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November 20, 2009

Smith, Castellana Win at Qatar

Your Agent just got off the phone (2:15 EST) with ADRL Prez and CEO Kenny Nowling, who reported from the Qatar Race Club that Von Smith (above) and Mike Castellana just won the Pro Extreme and Pro Nitrous event titles, respectively, in the 2009-10 season opener for the Arabian Drag Racing League.

Smith overcame a . 019 holeshot by Sheikh Khalid Al-Thani in the PX final to win with a 3.758 pass at 205.69 mph over the Sheikh’s 3.860 at 198.06 mph.

In Pro Nitrous, Castellana left with a .029 light and posted a 3.931-seconds win at 191.70 mph, while new American Drag Racing League champ Khalid Al-Balooshi shook the tires off the start and coasted to a 7.121/89.74 finish.

“This has been a great event,” Nowling told your Agent. “I’m so impressed by the facilities and event staff over here and can’t wait for the next race in two weeks when we’ll be back here at the beautiful Qatar Race Club facility.”

November 20, 2009

National Guard ADRL on Versus TV this Sunday

Your Agent reminds everyone not to miss the airing of the LenMar Motorsports World Finals V at 3 p.m. (EST) this Sunday, Nov. 22, on the Versus television network.

As the first points-paying event of the 2010 National Guard ADRL season, the LenMar Motorsports World Finals V set the stage for next year’s Speedtech Battle for the Belts, so make sure to tune in and see who has a great start and who already has some catching up to do. If you haven’t been paying attention, your Agent suggests you may be surprised by a few of the names on both lists.

If you’re unsure of where to find Versus in your neck of the woods, visit ADRL Interactive, then scroll down about halfway on the page and insert your zip code in the box above the Versus schedule.

You can catch a brief clip of Speedtech Battle for the Belts action from the LenMar Motorsports World Finals V here.

November 19, 2009

Holiday Shopping at Adrenaline Zone Online

Your Agent was just tipped off that there’s a 15% off sale for National Guard ADRL members only over at the Adrenaline Zone Online. Free shipping also is available for all orders over $100 and for a limited time, all orders will receive a free ADRL Classic decal in their shipments.

There’s clothing and souvenirs and a just-added gift pack of the entire 2009 National Guard ADRL season on 11 DVDs. That’s the one your Agent is eyeing!

The holidays are fast approaching folks, so make sure to visit the Adrenaline Zone Online soon to pick up your National Guard ADRL gear as soon as possible to take advantage of the deals and ensure shipping in time for Christmas or Chanukkah (or Festivus, or whatever your holiday event of choice may be).

(ADRL/Tocher file photo)

November 19, 2009

Sheikh Shakes Things Up at QRC

Your Agent just got off the phone this morning (10:15 EST) with ADRL President and CEO Kenny Nowling reporting from Doha, Qatar.

Nowling said he just watched His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani (left) go 3.895 at 195.22 mph behind the wheel of a brand-new Pro Extreme ‘68 Camaro in round one of qualifying for the 2009 season opener for the Arabian Drag Racing League on the Qatar Race Club (QRC) eighth mile. The Sheik posted a .977 60-foot time and 2.630 to half-track.

It also was the maiden run for the Tim McAmis-built car, tuned by veteran supercharger wiz Frank Manzo, and currently has HH Sheikh Khalid placed third on the qualifying list.

“I was standing right behind the car when it left and it was as straight and smooth a pass as I’ve ever seen,” Nowling told your Agent. “What I’m saying is, the man can drive.”

Your Agent expects additional reports—and hopefully pictures—as the event progresses.

(ADRL/Burwell file photo)

November 18, 2009

U.S. 131 Work Progresses

Looks to your Agent like work is progressing quite nicely at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park up in Martin, MI, where crews are pouring a brand-new concrete racing surface in 16-foot sections.

Of course, National Guard ADRL racers will eat up 660 feet of it in a hurry when they return June 11-12, next year for the Ford Drive One Summer Drags VI.

(Photos courtesy U.S. 131 Motorsports Park)

November 18, 2009

Another Glidden in the Cockpit?

No, Shannon’s not getting her own car.

But your Agent did speak with 2008 Flowmaster Extreme 10.5 champion Billy Glidden, who said he installed a passenger seat complete with 5-point safety harness in his ‘06 GTO so he could take his wife and number-one teammate along for a ride during a recent Mickey Thompson tire test at Silver Dollar Raceway in Reynolds, GA.

“She went 4.25 at 165 miles an hour,” Glidden proudly declared. “[But] I don’t think she’ll be wanting her own car any time soon. 

Glidden also said close friend and professional golfer Kenny Perry took a turn behind the wheel of his small-block-Ford-powered beast and steered it to a nice 4.19 at 168-mph pass.

Regarding his plans for next season, Glidden said he’ll require “a lot more” sponsorship before he can embark on another National Guard ADRL tour.

“Mickey Thompson helped out this year, but there were a couple of teams that spent a quarter to half a million dollars to win this championship,” he said. “Mickey Thompson isn’t going to spend that kind of money, at least not on sponsorship, that’s not what they’re all about.

“So I can’t guarantee or assure anyone that we can do again what we did this year,” Glidden told your Agent. “Never say never, but to say we know where we’re going? I can’t say that.”

(ADRL/Tocher file photo)

November 15, 2009

16th Annual Myers Toy Drive and Car Show

Your Agent wishes he lived a little closer to Granbury, TX, because that’s where he’d be Dec. 5, as National Guard ADRL Pro Nitrous race winners Thomas and Rebecca Myers will host their 16th annual Racing for Kids Toy Drive and Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Performance Zone parking lot behind the Whataburger restaurant.

Thomas and Rebecca told your Agent they’re still looking for car show entrants, so if you’re nearby and have a great-looking race car or street-going ride to enter, give them a call at Myers Automotive (817) 279-0049 or (817) 475-1621. Free burgers, dogs (no, not those pictured!) and cold drinks will be available to car show participants.

Everyone is encouraged to join in the spirit of giving as the holiday season truly gets underway by bringing an unwrapped toy for later distribution to needy children.

For more information call either of the numbers above or (817) 894-1202.

(ADRL/Richards file photo)

November 13, 2009

Nowling to Appear on Buckeye Speedzone

Attention Ohio National Guard ADRL fans and racers: tune in to the Buckeye Speedzone Radio Show at 8:15 p.m. (EST) on Monday, Nov. 16, when series president and CEO Kenny Nowling will be a featured call-in guest.

Hosted by Dave “DC Bash” Campbell, Buckeye Speedzone is broadcast on WFRO 99.1 FM in Fremont, OH, and WQIO 97.3 FM in Bellevue, OH, to a triangular region between Toledo, Cleveland, and Columbus.