When it comes to Florida and racing perhaps no state does it better.

With dozens of tracks and multiple national events spread throughout the year Florida ranks right near the top of nearly everyone’s motorsports list.

Now Palm Beach International Raceway can add its name to the mix.

PBIR, one of the premier motorsports facilities in the country, features an Indy Racing League sanctioned road course and an IHRA sanctioned quarter-mile drag strip and both are getting the praise of motorsports experts throughout the country.

For the second year in a row, Houston Raceway Park will host the DragRaceHose.com Warm Up presented by Goodridge Hoses and Fittings, March 5-7, offering NHRA, ADRL, and IHRA teams a great chance to test their tune-ups at one of the quickest drag strips in the world.

"It's a perfect weekend for teams from drag racing's three biggest sanctions to come to Houston Raceway Park and test under what should be optimal conditions," said Seth Angel, general manager of Houston Raceway Park. "The track will be in perfect condition and the weather in early March is usually nice and cool so making horsepower won't be a problem.

"It was fun last year to see teams from NHRA, IHRA, and ADRL all run at the same time. I know from talking to drivers and crew chiefs they like to test alongside the guys they race at national events to see exactly how they stack up. When cars from all three sanctions are here there's even more to see. It's going to be a lot of fun."

Tracy Harrington, the widow of veteran sportsman drag racer Jim Harrington, spoke to the media for the first time since her husband's death last week. Her comments are on behalf of the family.

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Attitude's CompetitionPlus.com has confirmed with multiple sources close to the ADRL that a multi-million dollar libel suit is in the works against at least two drag racing message boards and various subscribing members. Reportedly these lawsuits stem from accusations that the ADRL has harbored a fugitive in "Crazy" Moe Atat, a fugitive from justice racing in the Arabian Drag Racing League in Qatar.

Our sources close to the ADRL have said the sanctioning body's decision to bring legal action was precipitated by letters with these allegations sent to various sponsors.

Mike McCain, owner of “McCain’s Bomb Squad” Nitro Funny Car announced today that Top Fuel pilot Troy Green would be taking over the seat of his 1973 Plymouth Duster for the 2010 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.
 
Troy Green is no stranger to nostalgia nitro racing when he took over the driving job of the High Speed Motorsports Top Fueler in 2007, then went on to win the 2008 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Top Fuel Championship.  In addition to the Championship, Green won multiple Top Fuel titles at the National Hot Rod Reunion-Bowling Green, KY and was runner-up at the 2009 California Hot Rod Reunion and is a Member of the exclusive AA/FD 260 mph club.
 

Established NHRA & bracket racers Peter Biondo and Kyle Seipel introduce the Inaugural Spring Fling 20's presented by K&N.  This four-day big money bracket extravaganza will be held on April 22-25, 2010 at the beautiful Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN.  Bristol Dragway is known as a top-notch facility complete with immaculate restrooms and showers along with 100% fully paved parking and pit areas.  The event includes an opening day $10,000 to win race on Thursday and will be highlighted by three $20,000 to win races on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

By combining their many years of knowledge and experience, Peter and Kyle promise to make the event the ultimate experience.  “Kyle and I are working on some unique ideas, which will combine a mix of high dollar bracket racing with a fun atmosphere and many perks to show our appreciation to the racers who attend.  After racing at big money bracket races for many years, I am excited and looking forward to the opportunity of working for the racers and being on the other side of the fence," Peter stated when asked about planning the race.

When it comes to dad’s Christmastime gift, the norm is a pair of socks or maybe a necktie. Maybe if it’s a special year, he’ll luck up and get a rod and reel.

Roy Johnson is counting his blessings during this holiday season.

The Australians have drawn first blood in round one of the USA vs AUS Nitro Funny Car Challenge at Willowbank Raceway last night.

The challenge is part of the two-round International New Year Series at the Ipswich facility, with Aussies Damien Harris and Ricky Steffens taking on American Jack Wyatt.

The trio had the fans cheering as they thundered down the quarter mile with header flames high, with Harris the standout with a ‘four second’ pass of 4.968s at over 300mph on his first run of the evening, which was the first 300mph Nitro Funny Car pass by an Aussie racer at the track.