Date archive for October, 2016
By Mike Haag On Monday, October 31st, 2016
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Texas Rangers manager Banister to lead drivers to green flag for Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 at TMS

FORT WORTH, Texas  – Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister, known for leading his team into the postseason, will lead a different playoff group during Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Banister More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, October 30th, 2016
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Jimmie Johnson’s win at Martinsville brings talk of seventh title to forefront

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2016 in Martinsville, More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, October 30th, 2016
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John Force wins 147th NHRA Funny Car race

  Story and photos courtesy of Elon Werner and Gary Nastase LAS VEGAS – John Force was racing in his 246th final round and he picked up his 147th win today at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, October 30th, 2016
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Texas drag racer Steve Torrence hits jackpot in Las Vegas

To the victor go the spoils. Steve Torrence shows off the hardware he collected after winning Sunday’s 16th annual Toyota Nationals at Las Vegas. Photo by Mark Rebilas   LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Steve Torrence More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, October 30th, 2016
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Antron Brown clinches Top Fuel title; J. Force, Torrence, Gray and Savoie win at the 16th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals

  LAS VEGAS – Antron Brown secured his third NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world championship Sunday at the NHRA Toyota Nationals. After defeating Wayne Newby in the quarterfinals, Antron More...