Tag archive for ‘Royal Purple Raceway’
By Mike Haag On Saturday, April 30th, 2016
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Winning NHRA Wally trophies is becoming a John Force Racing family tradition

BAYTOWN – In NHRA drag racing the most coveted prize for a racer to win is a Wally trophy. The Wally, which was named in honor of the late NHRA founder Wally Parks, stands at more than one-foot tall with a classy More...

By Mike Haag On Friday, April 29th, 2016
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Torrence, Wilkerson and Anderson lead qualifying at NHRA SpringNationals

BAYTOWN, Texas – Texas native Steve Torrence raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday at the NHRA SpringNationals, the sixth event of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car) and More...

By Mike Haag On Wednesday, April 27th, 2016
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Texas girl Erica Enders hopes for a three-peat in Houston

HOUSTON — Two-time NHRA Pro Stock World Champion Erica Enders is a tried-and-true Texas girl, so racing at her home track this weekend is a special treat. Enders, who grew up in Houston, will return to Texas More...

By Mike Haag On Wednesday, April 27th, 2016
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Houston race is a favorite for NHRA Pro Stock driver Jeg Coughlin Jr.

HOUSTON – Five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. has collected five of his 76 national event victories at Royal Purple Raceway, making it one of his favorite tracks on the NHRA Mello Yello tour. That’s More...

By Mike Haag On Wednesday, April 27th, 2016
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Texas Pro Stock racer Alex Laughlin has growing expectations going into NHRA SpringNationals

BAYTOWN, Texas – With just seven Pro Stock races under his belt heading into the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Alex Laughlin tried to keep expectations for his first full season within reason. But More...