“the oldest, richest, and most prestigious drag race in the world. The US Nationals has a history, and everyone wants to win and have a chunk of that history." Said Pontieri

(8/28/08)Indianapolis, IN -- It’s the Big Go and its time to put it all on the line. This is the biggest race of the year, and everyone wants to win. “to win Indy is just the pinnacle, behind winning a Championship.” Tony Pontieri, and his crew know they will have to be on top of their game. “We have had a long break in the schedule, and had the opportunity to do some testing, spend some time with the families, and be ready for Indy. I believe we are ready!

Pontieri and crew left Canada to travel to O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana to compete in what is

“We looking for the three-peat,” said team crew chief Ryan Boniferro. “We’re hoping we can make it three in a row at Grand Bend.”

(8/27/08)
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO – As a two-time event winner in the Pro Modified Racing Association presented by Torco Racing Fuels Ontario, Joe Boniferro and his team would like to make it three at the upcoming Third Annual PMRA Challenge at the Grand Bend Motorplex this weekend.

Ironically, the owner of the Smokin’ Joe’s 1991 Dodge Avenger Pro Modified has won both his races at the Grand Bend Motorplex.

“We looking for the three-peat,” said team

“Just having the opportunity to be there is one thing, but to have a competitive team and be there with the chance of winning is pretty unbelievable.”

(8/26/08) LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. – Few things can prepare a driver or race team for the biggest event in drag racing – the 54th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals – but the Danny Rowe Racing team is poised for what promises to be a historic event as 25 drivers fight for a spot in the 16-car Pro Modified eliminator. Both team owner/driver Danny Rowe and teammate Kirk Kuhns currently hold the No. 4 and 5 spots in the JEGS Pro Mod Challenge point standings and have a serious shot at winning the coveted U.S. Nationals this weekend in Indianapolis.

The JEGS ProMod Challenge has been contested at the “Big Go” for the last seven

"I have a great team and we are making progress every race."

(8/26/08)Tulsa, OK- Pro Mod driver Tommy D'Aprile or "Tommy D" came to Tulsa looking for two things, points and redemption. After his worst event of the season at the previous Northern Nationals D'Aprile knew he needed a good showing in Tulsa to remain in the hunt for the 2008 IHRA Pro Mod title.

When qualifying ended D'Aprile held on to the fifth position after posting a best elapsed time of 6.114 seconds. In Round one D'Aprile was paired with the number 11 qualifier, Spring Texas' Thomas Patterson. Patterson at the wheel of his infamous "Head Hunter" '70 Charger posted a best of 6.273 during qualifying. D'Aprile won this race on a hole shot posting a slower 6.234 elapsed time to

To come to an event like this, qualify well and be involved with a top notch organization like Kenny Nowling's ADRL is just great," said an elated Robertson.

(8/26/08) Harrison Twp., MI – After the smoked cleared and their nerves settled Todd Robertson and his Pro Power Motorsports team couldn't be happier with their ADRL experience and are looking to return soon.

"I can't tell you how proud I am of my guys. To come to an event like this, qualify well and be involved with a top notch organization like Kenny Nowling's ADRL is just great," said an elated Robertson.

Robertson and his 07 Supercharged Chevy Cobalt were able to qualify for the Gatorz Eyewear Ohio Drags with an impressive 4.056 elapsed time at just

"We ran good all weekend and posted a number two qualifying effort but we continue to try and improve on our performance with every round to keep this National Guard Pro Extreme on top.

(8/26/08) National Guard Pro Extreme driver Josh Hernandez maintained his position atop the ADRL points board with a semifinal exit in the Gatorz Ohio Drags at Norwalk, Ohio's Summit Motorsports Park.

After qualifying No. 2 with a 3.855/195.25 blast, Hernandez dispatched Brandon Snider in round one after an impressive staging dual, and then the Texas-native delivered a monster run against Tommy Gray to earn lane choice over defending champion Bubba Stanton in the semifinals. In their duel, Hernandez smoked the tires early and gave the champ the line, putting the National Guard

During the self-imposed hiatus Knowles hired Ace tuner Al Billes to oversee his engine program and after a successful recent test session Knowles is looking forward to having fun at the racetrack again.

(8/26/08) Grand Junction, CO – Colorado business man, Mike Knowles has had one of the roughest seasons of racing he can remember, but as the old saying goes "a bad day at the race track is better than a good day at the office". That attitude is what keeps Knowles' desire for competition on the 1320 alive.

Mike Knowles has been sidelined since the completion of the O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in mid May. He made the decision to leave the JEGS ProMod Challenge Series as an owner. Not a driver. "We could've kept going and went