Camp near Reading barely a refuge for 'naturists' Sep 7, 2008
The secluded camp covers 130 acres in Brecknock Township not far from Maple Grove Raceway. A wooden sign along Camp Road points to PSHS Inc., providing the only hint that the camp exists. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Edwards chasing down Busch after fifth Nextel Cup win of year Aug 18, 2008
The victory at Maple Grove Raceway also moved Schumacher within one of Top Fuel great Joe Amato's record of 52 wins. Also, Jack Beckman raced to his second Funny Car victory of the season, beating Frank Hawley with a 4. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Edwards does Michigan 2-step Sprint Cup win after Nationwide Aug 18, 2008
The victory at Maple Grove Raceway moved Schumacher within one of Top Fuel great Joe Amato's record of 52 wins. Also, Jack Beckman, Jeg Coughlin and Matt Smith also won their divisions in the 17th of 24 events on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Auto racing: Edwards makes Sprint Cup move with win Aug 18, 2008
I'm feeling stronger than ever. We're here to win championships. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Anderson tops Pro Stock qualifiers Aug 17, 2008
It's Pedregon's second No. 1 qualifier of the season, 35th of his career and second at Maple Grove Raceway. Smith kept the top spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle, riding his Buell to a 6. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NHRA to visit Reading Aug 15, 2008
JOE KAMINSKI/FOR THE NEWS-ITEM Five-time top fuel world champion Tony Schumacher leads the 2008 points chase as the NHRA Series heads into Maple Grove Raceway this weekend ... Published: Friday, August 15, 2008 5:44 AM EDT This weekends Toyo Tires Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway serves as the next-to-last chance for the NHRA/POWERade Drag Racing Series drivers to gain access into the top 10 point standings in their respective classes for the Countdown to the Championship a six-race playoff... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Miller Memorial at Big Diamond Aug 10, 2008
com top fuel dragster, heads into next weekends Toyo Tires Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway looking to defend his 2007 NHRA/POWERade victory at the Berks County facility ... Continuing the week of speed in Berks County, the NHRA/POWERade Tour hits the Reading area on Thursday for the 24th annual Toyo Tires Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, featuring all the top drivers of top fuel, funny car, pro stock, P/S bike and the Lucas Oil sportsman series ... Tickets are also still available for the... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Coordinator drives to keep kids off streets Apr 15, 2008
Some of the participating dragways include the Mason Dixon Dragway and the Cecil County Dragway, both in Maryland; the New Media Dragway; Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton; and the renamed Quarter Aces Dragway, formerly the South Mountain Dragway. While the crew will still be racing at the former South Mountain Dragway, Stevenson is pleased about the changes. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
CHARLESMONT TEEN TAKES QUICKLY TO DRAG RACING Jan 11, 2008
A year later, he was the 2007 High School Class champion at Capital Raceway in Crofton and followed that up by finishing second at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa. Just before the racing season, Reed took first place in the 12-second class of a Nostalgia Race at Capital. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
York Co. woman races at 'Full Speed for Jesus' Sep 2, 2007
At first, she wasn't nearly as excited to watch drag racing, but by the end of her first night as a spectator at Maple Grove Raceway, she was hanging on the fence. That was five years ago. (NEPA News, PA)
After year hiatus, tennis hails return of Davenport as mom Aug 24, 2007
039-second reaction time, zooming down Maple Grove Raceway in 4. 526 seconds at 323. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Late stop boosts Benson Aug 23, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007. Published: Aug 23, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Aug 23, 2007 03:06 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Loeb rules in Germany Aug 20, 2007
Rain wiped out racing at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pa. midway through the first round of Funny Car eliminations. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The highlights Aug 20, 2007
Rain wiped out racing at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton midway through the first round of Funny Car eliminations. BASKETBALL MYSTICS WIN, MISS PLAY OFF SPOT: Monique Currie made a 3-pointer with 0. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hamlin simply has a gas Aug 19, 2007
The final seven open slots will be filled during today's elimination racing at Maple Grove Raceway. Top Fuel points leader Rod Fuller, Funny Car's Del Worsham, three-time Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson and Pro Stock Motorcycle's Angelle Sampey led their categories in Day 2. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Speedway crash claims driver's life Aug 19, 2007
NHRA QUALIFYING: Funny Car driver Del Worsham led the field Friday in qualifying for the Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pa. Worsham's 4. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gordon Storms To 6th Pole Of Cup Season At Michigan Aug 18, 2007
NHRA: Funny Car driver Del Worsham began his bid for the eighth and final spot in the Countdown to the Championship, leading the field in qualifying for the Toyo Tires Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Worsham's 4. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Auto Racing Glance Aug 17, 2007
Track: Maple Grove Raceway. Last event: John Force won his 125th Funny Car event by beating Kenny Bernstein by about 2 feet in a meeting of drag-racing legends. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
NHRA notes: Troxel revved by Countdown to Championship Aug 17, 2007
Where: Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton, Pa. 2006 winners: J.R. Todd (Top Fuel), Phil Burkart (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Karen Stoffer (Pro Stock Motorcycle). (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR regulars shine at Sharon Aug 17, 2007
The 23rd annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway near Reading runs through Sunday with more than 10 local drag racers representing Western Pennsylvania. DJ Johnson can be reached at. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
This week: Motor Sports Aug 16, 2007
Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 12 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 8 a.m. (ESPN2, 3 p.m., tape); Sunday, eliminations, 8 a.m. (ESPN2, 7 p.m., tape) Track: Maple Grove Raceway. IDLE UNTIL. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
