All posts by Lisa Collier
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Lisa Collier | February 9, 2021
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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Lisa Collier | September 16, 2020
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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Lisa Collier | April 14, 2020
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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Lisa Collier | February 5, 2020
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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Lisa Collier | January 7, 2019
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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Lisa Collier | November 27, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | November 2, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | October 3, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | October 1, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | September 5, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | August 31, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | July 24, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | July 11, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | July 8, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | June 26, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | June 6, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | May 11, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | May 10, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | April 25, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | April 20, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | April 20, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | April 4, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 28, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 22, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 16, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 14, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 9, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 7, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 5, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | February 21, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | February 1, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | January 31, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | January 29, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | January 26, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | January 24, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | December 28, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | December 13, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | December 11, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | December 7, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | December 6, 2017
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...