All posts by Lisa Collier
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Will Smith Motorsports Welcomes Two New Partners in Preparation for 2021 Season
Everyone is anxious to put 2020 behind and build a better 2021. With racing on full go, industry...
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Will Smith Scores First Top Alcohol Dragster Victory with Hirata Motorsports
In what driver Will Smith calls a “perfect day” the Smith/Hirata duo pulled out their first win together...
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Flatout Gaskets Celebrates Life of Founder Mark Adelizzi
The motorsports world lost an icon on March 26, 2020. Mark J. Adelizzi, founder of Flatout Gaskets and...
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New and Returning Sponsors Bring Will Smith, Hirata Motorsports into Pursuit of 2020 TAD Regional Title
Coming off a very strong 2019, Will Smith and the Hirata Motorsports Top Alcohol Dragster team are finding...
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Team Aruba Readies for 2019 Tour, Including Four NHRA National Events
Team Aruba enjoyed a historic year in 2018. They debuted a gorgeous new Jerry Haas-built 2018 Mustang, attended...
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Flatout Gaskets’ Mark Adelizzi Reflects on Two Decades of Business
In 1999 Mark Adelizzi left a 14-year stint at a well-established business and struck out on his own...
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Musi, Franklin Win 2018 Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars
The 2018 Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars is one for the history books. Although a quick look at the...
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PDRA Releases 2019 Schedule
The Professional Drag Racers Association has constructed an exciting 2019 schedule worthy of the world’s quickest and fastest...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Michael Recchia Jr.
Long before Mike Recchia was crowned the 2017 PDRA Pro Extreme world champion, he was dominating in the...
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Sonny’s to Build Charity Engine for Sunnen Sweepstakes at PRI Show
Sonny’s Racing Enginesproudly celebrates 50 years in business in 2018. Longevity of this magnitude in any industry is...
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Junior Dragster Points Battles Closest in PDRA History
The 2018 PDRA season is now halfway over and points battles are starting to shape up with clear...
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Making Moves: Ken Kershaw Sees Success with Versatile New Chassis Engineering Camaro
Last October, longtime bracket racer and PDRA tech director Ken Kershaw debuted a new Chassis Engineering-built ‘15 Camaro....
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PDRA’s Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars Heats Up
The PDRA is now officially halfway through the 2018 season and a clear leader has begun to emerge...
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PJ North to Perform at PDRA Super Strip Nationals
Every racer’s favorite recording artist, PJ North, will perform at the PDRA Super Strip Nationals at National Trail...
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Lizzy Musi to Debut ‘King Kong 7’ at PDRA Firecracker Nationals
Lizzy Musi and car owner, Frank Brandao, recently took delivery of a brand new Jerry Bickel-built Dodge Dart....
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Smith, Hirata Establish Strong Presence in TAD National Event Debut
After a warm up outing at a Lucas Oil Regional event, Will Smith and Dave Hirata took the...
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PDRA Reaffirms Commitment to Pro Extreme
Earlier this year, PDRA announced new partners for its Pro Extreme category including title sponsor Bryant Industrial Crane...
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Musi, Buck Take Early Lead in Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars
With two races complete on the 2018 PDRA Tour, there’s no clear favorite yet in the Flatout Gaskets...
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PDRA Bringing Back Long Burnouts
Racing is certainly about competition, but no one denies the fact that it’s also built on entertainment. The...
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Team Aruba Speaks for Autism
April is Autism Awareness month. Always willing to lend a helping hand, Team Aruba has spoken on behalf...
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Tommy Gray to Return in ‘Undertaker’ at PDRA Maryland
Tommy Gray is synonymous with his Undertaker persona. Always a fan favorite, he epitomizes Pro Modified. Gray missed...
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Will Smith Teams with Hirata Motorsports to Drive Top Alcohol Dragster
Industry marketing guru and longtime driver Will Smith has teamed up with Hirata Motorsports to compete in the...
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Edelbrock Brings PDRA Bracket Bash Into 2018 Season
The Edelbrock Bracket Bash is a favorite category among PDRA racers. It provides a place for the local...
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Atomizer Racing Injectors Outlaw 10.5 to Run at Four PDRA Races
Outlaw 10.5 will return to the PDRA schedule in 2018 thanks to backer Atomizer Racing Injectors. The class...
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VP Racing Fuels Expands PDRA Partnership
A partnership as old as the PDRA continues again now in its fifth season as VP retains rights...
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MagnaFuel Top Sportsman Continues to Thrive
MagnaFuel Top Sportsman has regularly produced the largest fields in the PDRA, garnering up to 100 participants at...
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PDRA’s Lucas Oil Top Dragster Heads Into New Era
After the huge success of the pilot program for Top Sportsman in 2017, the PDRA opened Lucas Oil...
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PDRA Announces 2018 Contingency Offerings
The Professional Drag Racers Association is proud to announce the 2018 contingency postings for all categories. There is...
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PDRA Drag 965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle Ready for Turbos
The upcoming season of Drag 965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle will arguably be the most exciting in class history....
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PDRA Increases Payouts for Top Sportsman 32 and Top Dragster 32
Due to outstanding participation from racers and expanded sponsor support, Top Sportsman 32 and Top Dragster 32 will...
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McCreery Fights Painful Disease to Find Success in Life and Racing
We often joke and dream about wanting life to be a walk down easy street. But, the best...
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HOTTEST 2017: Shelby Miles Talks Pro Mod Goals
She got settled into a Junior Dragster at the ripe age of 6, so it’s no surprise that...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Dillon and Cory Voss
As twin brothers, Dillon and Cory Voss are used to sharing pretty much everything, including time in the...
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Bryant Industrial Crane & Rigging Pro Extreme Presented by Pro Line Gears Up for 2018
PDRA’s Pro Extreme category welcomes new sponsorship for 2018. Bryant Industrial Crane and Rigging has come on board...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Johnny Pluchino
Like many kids with racing parents, Johnny Pluchino grew up racing Jr. Dragsters. He won three track championships...
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Liberty’s Gears Named Title Sponsor of PDRA Extreme Pro Stock
The PDRA is proud to announce a multi-year deal with Liberty’s Gears as the title sponsor of Extreme...
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PDRA Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Pro Boost to Pay $10,000 to Win in 2018
At the PRI Show this past week, the Professional Drag Racers Association announced that the payout in their...
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Giangrande Looks Back on Pro Stock Return with Gratitude
The off season is the perfect time to reflect on the previous season, taking stock of the season’s...
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PDRA Pro Junior Dragster Champion Amber Franklin Full of Gratitude
It was quite a year for the Franklin family. Hot of his 2016 Pro Nitrous Championship, Tommy Franklin...
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Former Circle Track Star Malcuit Scores PDRA Top Sportsman 32 Title
Mark Malcuit made his name in circle track racing. He racked up several championships and carved his mark...
