Sprinting ahead Jun 26, 2008
Channin placed ninth in his latest appearance in the June 21 USCS Sprint Car Nationals held at Houston Raceway Park. From there he hits the road for a three-day show next weekend where he will race in Corpus Christi on Friday, Edna on Saturday and Cleveland on Sunday. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
NHRA sends congratulations to Danica Patrick Apr 22, 2008
00 mph at Houston Raceway Park in 1994. On that run she became the 16th and final member (only female member) of the Slick 50 300-MPH Club. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dixon gets first victory in new IRL Mar 30, 2008
"Defending Grand Prix of Miami co-winner Bill Auberlen finished second in the No. 23 Porsche Crawford with teammate Joey Hand. Hand led 14 laps before losing the lead to Pruett on lap 78.BRADSHAW LEADS TOP FUEL IN TEXAS: Odessa native Alan Bradshaw and the three other provisional No. 1 qualifiers from Friday night retained their top spots in the O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas.Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Kurt Johnson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Grieb passes SaberCats to victory over Brigade Mar 30, 2008
Odessa native Alan Bradshaw and the three other provisional No. 1 qualifiers from Friday night retained their top spots Saturday in the O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park. Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Kurt Johnson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) rounded out the No. 1 qualifiers at the fourth of 24 races in the NHRA POWERade Series. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto Racing Notebook: Dixon holds on to win Gainsco Mar 30, 2008
" McDowell is driving Reutimann's old ride, the No. 00. He also has Reutimann's points after NASCAR turned down a request that Reutimann be allowed to take his points with him when he switched, with McDowell getting Jarrett's. Trucks Dennis Setzer took the lead when Kyle Busch had to brake to avoid a crash, then held on through numerous restarts to win the Kroger 250 Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway. The win was the first for Dodge since the late Bobby Hamilton won at... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Oden's pickup games lead to team reprimand Mar 29, 2008
Odessa, Texas, native Alan Bradshaw raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel during the first day of qualifying for the O Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park. BASKETBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Week of events lead up to O’Reilly Spring Nationals Mar 28, 2008
With more than 100,000 spectators expected to pack Houston Raceway Park over the course of the weekend, city officials hope that the influx in visitors will provide a boost to the local economy ... This is our way of thanking the community and local officers for supporting Houston Raceway Park and the events that we hold, said Seth Angel, general manager of the track ... Park gates open at 10 a.m. For ticket prices and other information, call Houston Raceway Park at 281-383-RACE.. (North Channel Sun, TX)
Coloradan gets on track for helping needy Jan 21, 2008
However, it is the new talk/reality format of the show that will allow those with extraordinary stories of perseverance and willpower to speak publicly and realize fantasies that were seemingly too far-fetched to be realized," Joey T. said. Pilots of the completed shows are online at . In a recent show about Kenny Adams, who was blinded in the Iraq war, Joey T. helps Adams reach his dream of driving a race car. They drove together at Houston Raceway Park in front of thousands of supporters... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
WoO: 2007 Season Review - Donny Schatz Dec 28, 2007
In the series return to Houston Raceway Park in Texas, Schatz made it two wins in a row. After seven straight finishes of sixth of better, he returned to victory lane at Knoxville Raceway at the end of April, a week after retaking the point lead from Joey Saldana, which he would not relinquish the rest of the season. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Annual Christmas Festival and car show a success Dec 14, 2007
I ride at the Houston Raceway Park in Baytown once or twice a month. I've won two trophies so far," he said. At 4 p.m., the Christmas parade got under way, leading up to the Christmas tree lighting at dark in front of the American Legion Hall. "And the lighting of this Christmas tree constitutes the community Christmas tree for the Crosby and Huffman communities," said Ward. "The festival is a big event. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Todd beats Hartley to win Spring Nationals Apr 6, 2007
A weekend filled with rain clouds did not stop the National Hot Rod Association from finishing the 20th annual O'Reilly Spring Nationals at the Houston Raceway Park March 28 through April 1 ... The only time she beat him in a final was in 2003 at Houston Raceway Park. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Stewart says new car is A-OK Mar 30, 2007
"IN MEMORIAM: Scott Kalitta will compete in funny car at this weekend's NHRA O'Reilly Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas.He'll do it with a heavy heart following the death of fellow funny car driver Eric Medlen , who died of injuries suffered in a Gainesville, Fla., testing accident earlier this month."Words can't even describe my feelings now," said Kalitta, who drives for Ypsilanti-based Kalitta Motorsports. "Eric had such a positive, unselfish and kind disposition... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Faster than a speeding bullet Mar 24, 2007
The Funny Car drag races are one of the competitive events in the O'Reilly Spring Nationals as part of the National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA) meet at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown March 30 and April 1. "Getting used to that first second takes 40 to 50 tries," said Will Hanna, a friend and fellow competitor of Callaway's. (North Channel Sun, TX)
'Pinks' prepares to invade raceway Mar 17, 2007
The long arm of reality television makes its way into Baytown March 17, when "PINKS," shown on the Speed Channel, takes over Houston Raceway Park ... "This is going to be a huge event. We expect a lot of people," said Seth Angel, Houston Raceway Park track manager. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Baytown manager resigns Feb 4, 2007
These races are part of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) races held at Houston Raceway Park, March 30 and 31. Wheeler's request would allow the chamber to promote two extra days of events preceding the races, which should bring in additional revenues for area businesses and the city. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
