NHRA (FRESNO) – SCELZI INSPIRED BY SON’S SUCCESS (The Auto Channel)

Four-time NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series champion Gary Scelzi reaped some inspiration from his 10-year-old son Dominic’s Mini-Sprint racing success in California last weekend, as well as his USAC driver’s performance, as he approaches this weekend’s Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals driving the Mopar/Oakley Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car. Read full story

NHRA schedule (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

NHRA schedule The schedule for the second annual Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals, held at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie County: FRIDAY 7 a.m. – Spectator gates open 8:15 – Sportsman qualifying 2:45 p.m. – Nitro Harley qualifying 3 – Pro Mod qualifying 3:30 – Pro Stock qualifying Read full story

Hot Rod Reunion – The roots of Bakersfield (Motorsport.com)

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — (Oct. 1, 2007) — If Bakersfield’s known around the world — and it is — it’s because of country music and Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Famoso is the home of the Automobile Club of Southern California Hot Rod Reunion, presented by Holley, now in its 16th year (Oct. 12-14). Read full story