Today, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) released an updated 2010 schedule featuring a return to familiar territory and a pair of date changes for established races.

“Creating a season schedule is one of the most challenging tasks we face every year as there are so many variables and individuals to consider,” ADRL President and CEO Kenny Nowling said. “Ultimately, every scheduling decision is reached based on how it affects our racers and track partners and our ability to put on the best show possible for ADRL fans. I think the scheduling changes we’re announcing today reflect that process well and will result in a stronger 2010 ADRL season all around.”  

In order to allow ADRL race teams additional testing opportunities, this year’s season-opening event, the ADRL Safety-Kleen Dragpalooza VI at Houston Raceway Park, will be held Mar. 19-20, one week later than originally planned. Also moving from July to May 21-22, will be the ADRL U.S. Drags III at Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg, Virginia.

The Pacific Street Car Association enters their 12th year as their season starts in Las Vegas Jan 29-31 with the Ford Racing Record Breaker Nationals.

The 2010 event schedule for the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association is finalized with three (3) new tracks coming on board in 2010 which include:

Zizzo Racing's Tony and T.J. Zizzo put the PEAK, HERCULINER / O'Reilly Top Fuel Dragster on display yesterday during the 2010 O'Reilly's National Managers Conference at The Gaylord Opryland Resort And Convention Center. The opportunity gave Zizzo a chance to meet O'Reilly team members from around the country. It also gave T.J. a chance to trade racing stories back stage with IRL driver Danica Patrick and NASCAR's Tony Stewart.

A generation has come and gone since it was financially feasible for fuel drivers to compete anywhere other than at national events, but 30 years ago,

The last time ADRL race fans saw Pro Extreme racer Jason Hamstra race, he suffered one of the most horrific crashes in the history of the doorslammer oriented series. He emerged uninjured, and undeterred in his determination to race.

Attitude’s CompetitionPlus.com, through the assistance of a key group of Pro Modified historians and enthusiasts, has compiled a list of Top 20 all-time drivers based on their contribution to the class, historic achievements, statistics and fan appeal.

Starting on Friday, January 8, 2010, the electronic magazine will reveal the list, announcing two drivers per week, until the No. 1 driver is unveiled on Saturday, Mar. 13, during the ADRL Dragpalooza in Houston, Texas.

Attitude’s CompetitionPlus.com narrowed the list from hundreds of drivers down to 20. Today, we reveal No. 18 on the list.

John Force is waiting to hear from the horse's mouth that Don “Snake” Prudhomme has truly hung up the towel.

“I haven't talked to Prudhomme,” said Force. “I've read it's official. But, I thought it was about finding a sponsorship. Whether he walks away now and comes back later when a sponsor pops up, I don't know.”

Despite the current economic conditions, Force believes there has to be a company out there who can easily see the value of a NHRA legend, his team and a new young driver.

“The sport cannot afford to lose Don Prudhomme.”

The IHRA believes they are on the verge of ushering in a new era of drag racing when the first cars fire up in just a few weeks at their season opening Palm Beach Nitro Jam in West Palm Beach, Fla.

They also believe their program will eliminate many of the issues which have tormented drag racing over the years.

Hours spent sitting in the sun, constant interruptions and unreliable racing are the symptoms of a day spent at most professional drag racing events.

The IHRA believes they have a cure.