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» RON MILLER MEMORIAL |
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Feb 26, 2010 - 11:58 PM - by Darrell Conrad
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2010 STANDARD 1320 INVITATIONAL / RON MILLER MEMORIAL RACE
The Nostalgia Drag Racing community lost one of its finest citizens this past Dec 31, 2009. Ron Miller was a uniquely special individual that was greatly respected and loved by... [Read More]
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» Running Wild in 2010 season |
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Feb 21, 2010 - 3:01 PM - by Darrell Conrad
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RUNNING WILD IN 2010 SEASON
Brendan Murry, his best gal Karen Oie and the rest of the "Running Wild" Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster team are looking forward to a very competitive 2010 racing season. Their hope is to place their 2009 RooMan chassis into a top-10 finish by seaso... [Read More]
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» Foothill Flyer Returns |
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Feb 20, 2010 - 10:28 AM - by Darrell Conrad
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JAMES DAY TO PILOT THE FOOTHILL FLYER!
We are very excited to announce that the Jensen, Civillie & Rogers “Foothill Flyer” Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster will once again make its way to the “Patch” this coming Mar 5-7 for the 52nd Annual running of the Bakersfield March Me... [Read More]
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» 2010 March Meet |
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Feb 19, 2010 - 10:29 PM - by Darrell Conrad
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TOP FUEL AT THE MARCH MEET IS LOOKING GOOD!
On March 5-7, 2010 the Auto Club Famoso Raceway will once again be host to the legendary Bakersfield March Meet. This year will be the 52nd running of one of the best kno... [Read More]
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» Ash Marshal returns home |
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Feb 19, 2010 - 10:16 PM - by Darrell Conrad
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SCORCHER HEADED HOME TO AUSTRALIA!
The nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster “Scorcher” is headed back home to Australia; Scorcher carried the first Australian Ash Marshall to 200mph on 1st February 1969. Sc ... [Read More]
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» RON MILLER |
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Jan 01, 2010 - 11:04 AM - by Darrell Conrad
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RON MILLER
Dec 31, 2009 - Winslow, AZ
The Nostalgia Drag Racing community closed out 2009 on a very sad note with the news of Ron Miller entering into eternity. On this first day of the N... [Read More]
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» WSID NOSTALGIA DRAGS |
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Dec 27, 2009 - 2:45 PM - by Darrell Conrad
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NDRA NOSTALGIA DRAGS
Nov 22, 2009 – Eastern Creek NSW, Australia
Western Sydney International Dragway in NSW, Australia was host to the NDRA Nostalgia Drags this past Nov 22, 2009... [Read More]
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» CHRR NTF by Ben Jones |
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Nov 29, 2009 - 4:11 PM - by Darrell Conrad
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CHRR IMAGES FROM BEN JONES
AAFD News always welcomes news, photos and updates from our readers and FED fans world wide. The photos below were submitted from Ben Jones and are reflective of his point of view on the p... [Read More]
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» Brett Harris 2009 NTF Champion |
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Oct 21, 2009 - 9:04 PM - by Pam Schavrien
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BRETT HARRIS CROWNED 2009 NTF CHAMPION
Bakersfield, CA Oct 16-18, 2009
The NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing series final event was looking good for Rick White as far as the 2009 NTF points standing was conc... [Read More]
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» McGee Wins CHRR 18 |
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Oct 21, 2009 - 8:26 PM - by Pam Schavrien
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THE OVERTIME SPECIAL TAKES FAMOSO BY STORM
Bakersfield, CA Oct 16-18, 2009
When all was said and done Darrell Tedford, Rick McGee and their Overtime Special team once again took the... [Read More]
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» 2009 CHRR Cacklefest |
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Sep 27, 2009 - 8:23 PM - by Pam Schavrien
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CACKLE MANIA AT THE PATCH
Bakersfield, CA - Oct 16-18, 2009. The 18th Annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California is just days away so you better get your travel plans in... [Read More]
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» Escondido Nitro Night |
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Sep 16, 2009 - 3:13 PM - by Pam Schavrien
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ESCONDIDO NITRO NIGHT
WOW, here we are… only two days away from "Nitro Night" down in Escondido, CA!
The event is scheduled for this Fri... [Read More]
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» Adam Sorokin at Sacramento |
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Sep 14, 2009 - 9:17 PM - by Pam Schavrien
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CHAMPION SPEED SHOP TO GRAB GOVERNOR'S CUP
The Champion Speed Shop is rolling up the barrels of nitromethane and the small block Chevrolet powered AA/Fuel Special ... [Read More]
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» James Day's New Ride |
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Sep 14, 2009 - 9:10 PM - by Pam Schavrien
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JAMES DAY TO RACE AT SACRAMENTO
Cross-over Nitro Cowboy James Day will be in attendance at the up coming 40th Annual Govenor's Cup Championship event at Sacramento Raceway Park this Sep 18-19, 2009.
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» NITRO RACING UNDER THE LIGHTS |
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Aug 31, 2009 - 6:52 PM - by Pam Schavrien
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NITRO RACING UNDER THE LIGHTS
Once again on this past August 14th thru16th there was plenty of “nitro under the lights” at Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho! Nestled quaintly between the foothills in Treasure Valley, this track is consider... [Read More]
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» Sizzler Sold |
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Aug 29, 2009 - 12:29 AM - by Pam Schavrien
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TONY NANCY CARS SOLD AT AUCTION
Tony Nancy’s immaculate “Superior Sizzler” Front Engine Dragster along with his “Wedge” Rear Engine Dragster was sold at the RM Auctions Inc event in Monterey, CA this past Aug14th.
Many will agree that the “Sizzler” is perhaps one of the most sought after Front Engine Dragsters in history; it sold for a respectable $85,000. The new ... [Read More]
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» Marion County NFC Nationals |
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Aug 28, 2009 - 11:42 PM - by Pam Schavrien
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MARION COUNTY NOSTALGIA FUNNY CAR NATIONALS
August 15, 2009 - La Rue, Ohio
AAFC NEWS staff photographer Bob Snyder was on hand at the 2nd annual Marion County Nostalgia Funny Car Nationals at Marion County International Raceway this past August 15th to capture the excitement and magic of yester year.
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» Chet Herberts Chino Grand Opening |
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Jul 26, 2009 - 5:38 PM - by Pam Schavrien
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 HERBERTS PERFORMANCE CENTER GRAND OPENING IN CHINO, CA
The grand opening of Doug Herbert’s Performance Center in Chino, CA was the place to be on July 18, 2009 if you love vintage front motor Fuel Dragsters. On hand to celebrate this historic occasion were five nitro gulping, fire belching, and ground pounding... [Read More]
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» 2009 Dragster Expo |
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Jul 22, 2009 - 9:12 PM - by Darrell Conrad
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 THE 4th ANNUAL DRAGSTER EXPO & CAR SHOW
The 4th Annual Bixby Knolls Dragster Expo & Car Show was sponsored by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association and Long Beach City Councilwoman Rae Gabelich. Once again Rae took center stage in the Dragster Expo section as she was marr... [Read More]
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» GG 2009 HRN |
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Jul 22, 2009 - 7:40 PM - by Darrell Conrad
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PHOTO COVERAGE OF THE GOODGUYS HOT ROD NATIONALS
A special thanks goes out to Media Journalist Bob Snyder for his photo coverage of the recently completed Goodguy's Hot Rod Nationals in Indy.... [Read More]
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» HSMS BG VICTORY |
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Jul 11, 2009 - 9:35 AM - by Darrell Conrad
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HIGH SPEED MOTORSPORTS & TROY GREEN DO IT AGAIN!
Bowling Green, KY: Under some of the worst of conditions Troy Green driving the potent H... [Read More]
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» Day Back In Nostalgia Top Fuel |
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May 20, 2009 - 3:52 PM - by Mark King
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Day Back In Nostalgia Top Fuel
NHRA Nitro Funny car driver James Day will once again jump behind the wheel of a Nitro burning Nostalgia car but its been awhile since he has driven a Top Fuel ca... [Read More]
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» 2nd Annual Dragfest |
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May 20, 2009 - 3:32 PM - by Mark King
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2nd Annual Dragfest
Though the gates of Famoso Raceway opened on Friday underneath the threat of rain, the spirit of Dragfest 2009 was not dampened... [Read More]
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» Dragfest |
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Apr 15, 2009 - 8:13 PM - by Darrell Conrad
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NORTH-SOUTH NITROFEST (DRAGFEST)
May 1-3, 2009 Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, CA will once again host the hottest show on the west coa... [Read More]
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» The 51st Annual March Meet 2009 |
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Mar 18, 2009 - 8:50 PM - by Pam Schavrien
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THE 51st ANNUAL MARCH MEET 2009
08-Mar-09, BAKERSFIELD, CA - This year’s 51st Annual March Meet was home to the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series season opener; it was one for the hist... [Read More]
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» Champion Speed Shop Special |
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Mar 01, 2009 - 11:20 AM - by Darrell Conrad
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CHAMPION SPEED SHOP SPECIAL... WOW!
As the history of Drag Racing reflects, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer... change is eminent! This "black beauty" has taken No... [Read More]
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