Class Will Run At All Ten Events ...

For the National Guard American Drag Racing League, it just keeps getting better.

Having already established itself as the fastest growing motorsports
series in the world, the National Guard ADRL continues it growth in
2009 with an eye towards the future. On the heels of the unveiling of
the series' expanded 10-race National Guard ADRL schedule, ADRL
President and CEO Kenny Nowling welcomes the addition of the Extreme
Pro Stock class to the ADRL family of racers.

"This may be one of the most gratifying moments in our brief history,"
said Nowling. "While other series across the country are struggling to
maintain the status quo, we've been able to add to our roster of racing.

"The ADRL staff has worked diligently for the past several months to
put this program together. My personal love for these cars made the
task of bringing championship caliber drivers like Robert Patrick and
Brian Gahm to the ADRL more of a personal crusade."

Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson, driving his Summit Racing Equipment Pontiac clicked off a string of 6.53’s followed by a stellar 6.527,
212.63 at the team’s second test session at the newly renovated Palm
Beach International Raceway. The atmospheric conditions were what
racers call mineshaft conditions with an adjusted altitude reading of
-1400’ below sea level. The temperature was in the low to mid-50’s most
of the day and virtually no wind. Needless to say, the horsepower from
KB Racing Pontiac was optimal in this environment! The current NHRA
National record for Pro Stock is 6.536, 211.69 set by Anderson at the
2007 AC Delco Gatornationals an event he also won.

The 2009 will be a landmark year for the Budweiser/Lucas Oil team and Kenny Bernstein Racing.  It will be a year of change and
a season of celebration as it marks the 30th anniversary of the
Budweiser/Bernstein sponsorship association, the longest sponsor/team
relationship in autosports history.

"We are so proud of our unprecedented water mark for the longest
consecutive partnership in all of autosports," said six-time NHRA
champion Kenny Bernstein.  "We are deeply indebted to August Busch III
and IV, as well as the sports marketing and brand personnel who have
supported our program these last three decades.  We also want to thank
all the wholesalers who have used our race team as a marketing and
sales tool.  It was the collaborative support of all these individuals
who contributed to the longevity of our program.

"Our 30-year tenure with Budweiser says a lot for the sport of drag racing.

Veteran NHRA drag racer David Baca announced the renewed support of
international freight forwarder Mach 1 Global Services, Inc., as
primary sponsor of his Top Fuel dragster on the elite NHRA Full
Throttle Drag Racing series.

After more than a year away from the sport, Baca recently announced his
return to straight-line racing. He bannered Mach 1 Global Services on
his racecar in the past so the relationship is one that's comfortable
for both parties.

"Mach 1 Global Services and I have always had a great relationship and
it's great to make our reentry into NHRA competition together," Baca
said. "I'm very happy to be able to bring such a great sponsor back to
the sport and can't wait to see the success we will generate together
in 2009."

Mach 1 Global Services, which sponsored Baca in 2006, agreed the time was right to rekindle the relationship with Baca.

With the 2009 racing season about to unfold, the popular online racing community of 1320X.com is pleased to announce their schedule of fast cars and rock & roll events.

The celebration of the American Muscle Car is alive and well and begins at “The Rock”, Rockingham Dragway on April 4th. A total of six events will comprise the season which will also feature a points structure in place. All six events are well within distance to major metropolitan markets assuring each of the events becoming sell outs. Rules for the entire series are complete and listed on the 1320X.com website.

The following rules were provided by the Outlaw Racing Street Car Association (ORSCA) for 2009.

**Body;

-Door cars only. Body must retain a 45” Maximum over-hang. All car must have working tail-lights. Cars must have a minimum of 3” ride-height.

**Chassis;

-All chassis must be NHRA/IHRA certified.

**Safety;

Houston Raceway Park is stepping up big for racers and fans in advance
of the 22nd annual O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals, scheduled for March
27-29. Items addressed in recent weeks include the track surface,
sportsman pit area, luxury suites, spectator parking, ticket offers,
and permanent safety components.

"I think our family's commitment to the City of Baytown, the greater
Houston area, and the people of southeast Texas and western Louisiana
are clear," said Seth Angel, HRP's general manager. "We want to provide
racers and fans with a top-notch venue and we've spent a lot of time
and resources in the last 12 months to reach that goal. From the Grand
Parkway/Highway 99 Spur off Interstate 10 that gets fans in and out of
the racetrack faster than ever before to these latest improvements,
we're doing everything in our power to be the best."

After 28 different war stories from sixteen different story tellers, the second annual CompetitionPlus.com War Stories Showdown has whittled down to the best two story tellers for the 2008 - 2009 competition. This final round features the No. 10 seeded Pat Musi against the top-ranked John Force in a battle for the trophy. Read both stories and cast your vote at the bottom of the page.

We've received this first look of the V. Gaines Kendall Oil-sponsored
Dodge Stratus. Gaines will be running Larry Morgan horsepower in 2009.

Following an active off season that included trips to New York and Orlando, nasal surgery, and a recent ownership change, sophomore
Top Fuel sensation Antron Brown is certainly ready to go drag racing.
Brown and his Mike Ashley Racing/Matco Tools Top Fuel team will prepare
for the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series at the National Time
Trails at Firebird International Raceway Jan. 23-25.
 
"I'm thrilled to finally get to the race track and fire up this Matco
Tools dragster," Brown said. "I'm so ready to get out of the midwest
and the cold weather, and get to some warm weather and see the sun, and
put the off season behind and start 2009 on the right track.
 
"Testing is very important to our race team because we want to start
strong this season. I'm really looking forward to working with my new
crew chiefs, Brian (Corradi) and Mark (Oswald), and learning how they
run the car and getting to know their personalities. Having good
chemistry with the crew and crew chiefs is very important to me, so I
really want to get to know my guys and get this Matco dragster down the
track at Phoenix with some quick E.T.s."