Saturday, March 31, 2012

Test and Tune

Photo Courtesy of PBO Photography

This photo is of a Dodge Viper that was at Beech Bend Raceway today for test and tune.  Tomorrow will be NHRA Drag Racing plus Super Stock/Stock Combo.  Also, you may view more photo's of today's test and tune at PBO PHOTOGRAPHY


Thursday, March 29, 2012

Test and Tune

Drag racers this Saturday test and tune beginning at noon until 5 p.m.


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

2012 POINTS

Click on this link to view the current points. BBR 2012 Drag Points

Holley NHRA Hot Rod Reunion

Bowling Green, Kentucky in June just got hotter with the new addition of Koolhouse Publishing's Rodz DeLuxe Lot featuring some cool customs, rods and even a few pin-up models at the 10th Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA, Father's Day weekend (June 14-16) at Beech Bend Raceway Park.

Koolhouse has been a long-time Reunion participant and fan so this first-time display is a perfect fit! The popular custom car and rods magazines Ol’ Skool Rodz and Car Culture DeLuxe has become a staple in every hot rodder's garage, and share the same passion and love of American car culture and drag racing history as the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and the Hot Rod Reunions.

So get ready to get your socks knocked off with their cool display which will be located in the oval track at Beech Bend. If you have a traditional hot rod, gasser or custom, send your pics to alan@koolhousepublishing.com or Alan Mayes , Koolhouse Publishing PO Box 1928, Tullahoma , TN 37388. Send in your regular entry to the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion staff (forms available on museum.nhra.com and click on "reunions"). Just send pics and car description for "Rodz Deluxe Lot" consideration to Alan.

On Saturday, one car will win the coveted "Rodz Deluxe Award" (a diecast plaque designed by artist Max Grundy and produced by O’Brien Truckers) and perhaps a photo in an issue of the magazine.

In addition, Koolhouse is raising the mercury level and breaking thermometers with the first-ever Ol’ Skool Rodz Pin-Up Doll contest. Contact Alan if interested in being a contestant.

Be at the hottest place this June 14-16 for the 10th anniversary of the Holley NHRA Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA. It's going to be sweltering and you'll be whistling like a tea kettle!

Tickets are on sale now at www.nhratix.com or, by calling 800-884-6472. Three-day credentials are just $65 (advance sales only) which includes three days of fun, a goody bag with commemorative dash plaque and a reunion program.

For further details of all events at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum visit our web site at museum.nhra.com or, call 909.622.2133.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Greathouse Motorsports set a new 275 drag radial record for the quickest and fastest pass in history

 Photo Courtesy of Austin Acker Photography
By Justin McChesney -  At the ORTC “Lights Out 3” Race at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Greathouse Motorsports set a new 275 drag radial record for the quickest and fastest pass in history. In round 3 qualifying, Joel Greathouse in his 1990 silver Fox Mustang posted a 4.565 at 162.47 in the eighth mile. It was accomplished on the newly released Mickey Thompson 275 drag radial. The car is powered by a Bennett Racing 434” small block Ford with a 98mm Precision Turbo with an 88mm reducer. The pass was also a record for any single turbo vehicle on any size drag radial. Greathouse Motorsports would like to thank Bennett Racing, Precision Turbo, Kolivas Racing, TCI transmissions, Pro Torque converters, VP Racing Fuels, and Mickey Thompson Tires for making this possible.






Sunday, March 4, 2012

PBO Photography has posted photos from Saturday test and tune.

Click on the link below

It Is Official 2012 Drag Racing Season Has Started.


 Photo Courtesy of PBO Photography
Photo Courtesy of PBO Photography

By Odell Turner-Bowling Green, Ky. - Saturday 3-3-12 was the first day of test and tune.  This made it officially the start of the 2012 NHRA drag season at Beech Bend Raceway Park.  We had a great turn out of racers. 

Welcome drag fans to our new drag racing blog.  I hope that you all will enjoy reading news and rumors this coming season.  May God bless each one of you and good luck in 2012.

NOTE: Stock Car fans you can go to our new stock car blog by clicking on this link then bookmark it and save it.  Local Stock Car Racing News And Rumors By ODELL

Thursday, March 1, 2012

News Update

I have talked to Dallas Jones, owner of Beech Bend Raceway Park.  We have discussed the 2012 season and what my job will be.  I will be covering the drag races and stock car races for 2012 at Beech Bend Raceway Park. 

I have started a new blog for stock cars ONLY and this site will be for drag racers ONLY.  Here is the link to my new stock car blog site click on this link and then bookmark it to save it.  Local Stock Car Racing News And Rumors By ODELL