Richie Crampton, driver of the Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster, celebrated his 36th birthday Saturday by qualifying in the top half of the 16-car field in the No. 8 position.
NHRA, through its partnership with Greenlight International Limited, has reached an agreement for FOX Sports Australia Pty Limited to televise programming of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events.
It was an action packed one day event at Sydney Dragway last Saturday, for Gary Phillips and his Lucas Oils team. A recent change in the scheduling of the Nitro Champs, saw Gary compete in both the Pro Alcohol and Pro Slammer categories, and complete 8 runs in just one day, a feat not possible without the reliability of Lucas Oil Products.
Robert Hight qualified his Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS third this past weekend with a pass at 3.935 seconds, 325.37 mph right behind teammate Courtney Force. He picked up five bonus points for his team for being quickest of Q1 and second-quickest of Q4.
