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March 11, 2008

Pro Extreme - Eliminations

In a true-life David vs. Goliath battle, Steve Wiley (far lane) treed Joshua Hernandez in the Pro Extreme final, but his '68 Camaro spun its tires near half-track, alllowing Hernandez to speed past and take the event win. Also, note that in round one of eliminations, Jason Scruggs went 203.89 mph in his win over Bill Doucet to back up his qualifying speed for a new official ADRL record. (ADRL/Ian Tocher photo)

March 11, 2008

Pro Nitrous Eliminations

In the competition debut of his Jerry Bickel-built '68 Camaro, Randy Weatherford made it all the way to the Pro Nitrous final, but it was Jim Halsey (far lane) who mounted a come-from behind victory. (ADRL/Ian Tocher photo)

March 11, 2008

Extreme 10.5 - Eliminations

Identical E.T.s flashed on the Houston Raceway Park scoreboards at the conclusion of the Extreme 10.5 final, but it was the .039 advantage off the start that spelled victory for reigning class champ Steve Gorman in the right lane. (ADRL/Ian Tocher photo)

March 11, 2008

Pro Extreme Motorcycle - Eliminations

North Carolina's Ron Procopio (far lane) led from start to finish against T.T. Jones in the Pro Extreme Motorcycle final to earn his career-first ADRL win. (ADRL/Ian Tocher photo)

March 11, 2008

Pro Extreme - Final Qualifying Order

March 11, 2008

Pro Nitrous - Final Qualifying Order

March 11, 2008

Extreme 10.5 - Final Qualifying Order

March 11, 2008

Pro Extreme Motorcycle-Final Qualifying Order

March 11, 2008

Scruggs Sets New Top Speed Mark

Straight off the trailer reigning class champion Jason Scruggs made an amazing pass in the opening round of Pro Extreme qualifying at Houston, eclipsing his official speed record by a quarter of a second. (ADRL/Ian Tocher photo)

March 11, 2008

Pro Extreme - Round 1 Qualifying

March 8, 2008

Pro Nitrous-Round 1 Qualifying

March 8, 2008

Extreme 10.5-Round 1 Qualifying

March 8, 2008

Pro Extreme Motorcycle-Round 1 Qualifying

March 7, 2008

Making Something Out of Nothing

With carloads of unaware fans continuing to stream in to Houston Raceway Park after dangerous conditions put an end to the possibility of any test or qualifying laps by the more than 100 race teams on the grounds, ADRL President Kenny Nowling personally escorted two busloads of school children on a tour of the pits, visiting Pro Extreme racer Don Wooten and Pro Nitrous drivers Billy Harper and Dennis Radford before taking them to the starting line where Pro Extreme Motorcycle rider Monte Campbell volunteered an exhibition burnout despite already packing up his bike and gear for the night. Braving overcast skies, temperatures in the 30s and a steady wind of 25 mph all day long that gusted to above 40 mph, ADRL fans turned in more than 12,000 tickets today at the HRP turnstiles. With much improved weather (mid-60s, sunshine and 5-mph winds) forecast for Saturday's twin qualifiers and eliminations, a record-setting crowd is expected at HRP with the potential for the biggest crowd ever in drag racing history. (Ian Tocher photos)  

March 7, 2008

Flu Bug Claims Cupp

Brian Cupp, the ADRL's intrepid round-by-round reporter, fell victim to a lingering flu in Houston, forcing him to return home to Alabama without even making it out to the track. So, unfortunately our planned live coverage will be reduced to photos and results posted at the completion of each round of qualifying and eliminations. We apologize for the change in plans and wish Brian a speedy recovery.  

March 7, 2008

Mother Nature Cancels Round One Qualifying

At 5 p.m., ADRL President Kenny Nowling announced round one of qualifying at Drag Illustrated Dragpalooza IV would not be run because of high winds and cold weather at Houston Raceway Park. "Everyone knows that the safety is first and foremost with the ADRL, so with that in mind we've decided to cancel today's on-track activities," Nowling said over the track's P.A. system. "It's just too windy and there's not enough track temperature to run safely tonight." With qualifying on the rocks, Nowling then invited race team members and fans to enjoy a trackside concert by country-rock recording artists The River.

Saturday's event will go as scheduled, with qualifying beginning at noon, followed by a second qualifying session and eliminations for all four classes. (Roger Richards photo) 

March 4, 2008

Round-by-Round Coverage to Begin Mar. 7

At The Track Coverage will begin with select practice runs Friday afternoon (Mar. 7), as Brian Cupp will provide round-by-round coverage of all classes at the ADRL's Drag Illustrated Dragpalooza IV from Houston Raceway Park. Check back often for updates and photos from Brian and other ADRL staffers.

March 4, 2008

ADRL Drag Illustrated Dragpalooza IV Facts

WHAT: Drag Illustrated Dragpalooza IV, the first of nine national events this year for the Flowmaster American Drag Racing League (ADRL) presented by the National Guard. Includes four eighth-mile drag racing classes: Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous and Pro Extreme, the quickest and fastest full-bodied, doorslammer class in the world.

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, March 7-8, 2008

WHERE: Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas

SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

THURSDAY, MAR. 6: Pit gates open 2 p.m.; event parking for all Pro categories and vendors from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAR. 7: Pit gates open 8 a.m.; event parking, tech inspection and registration for all Pro categories from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Spectator gates open 9 a.m. Pro practice from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pre-Qualifying Ceremonies at 7:45 p.m. Pro Qualifying Round 1 at 8 p.m. Jet Car one run at 10:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 8: Pit gates open 8 a.m.; event parking, final tech inspection and registration for all Pro categories from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Spectator gates open 9 a.m. Pro Qualifying Round 2 at noon. Pro Qualifying Round 3 at 2 p.m. Pro Eliminations Round 1 at 4 p.m. Pre-Race Ceremonies at 6:45 p.m. Pro Eliminations continue at 7 p.m. Jet Car runs at 8:15 p.m. Pro Eliminations continue at 9 p.m. Jet Car runs at 10:15 p.m. Winner's Circle Party from 10:25 p.m. to 11 p.m. Secure Event at 11:30 p.m.

TICKETS: FREE at more than 70 Houston area Discount Tire locations or HRP box office until Mar. 6; Friday at track: Adults $10, Children 6-12 $5; Saturday at track: Adults $25, Children 6-12 $5; Two-day pass at track: Adults $30, Children 6-12 $10; All children under 6 FREE; General parking $5; All tickets include pit access and FREE copy of Adrenaline magazine, official publication of the ADRL (while supplies last).

CONTACT: American Drag Racing League Communications (404) 375-4895 or

(636) 272-2375; Houston Raceway Park (281) 383-7223