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December 2002
Happy Holidays!
Posted Tuesday, December 24, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year! Thanks for all of the support and positive feedback! David Dilbeck- GeorgiaDragRacing.com
John Force Christmas Memory
Posted Tuesday, December 24, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Here is a touching Christmas memory from
John Force.
GDR Website Updated
Posted Wednesday, December 18, 2002 by johndilbeck
Several new photos have been added today (GDR-00296 through GDR-00302).
Thanks to David R. Burlington for submitting these photos.
Star Racing Season Wrap Up
Posted Tuesday, December 17, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Star Racing and Angelle Savoie
GDR Website Updated
Posted Tuesday, December 17, 2002 by johndilbeck
Thanks to NHRA Southeast Division and Addie Combass for providing us with the information for our new Hall of Fame page.
Thanks to Craig Couris for emailing us with more information about his car shown in photo GDR-00283.
We updated information about Southeastern Dragway and updated the link to their new website.
There's a new page in the Directory for Drag Racing Memorabilia. (Note: You must have the Flash plug-in enabled to see Mr. Goyda's site.)
There will be more photos coming soon.
Happy Holidays, y'all.
Craig Couris of Atlanta Sets E/SA Record ( 10.80 120.33 - Pending Verification )at Orlando
Posted Monday, December 16, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Division 2, Southern Sportsman Open Results
Ronnie Davis Wins Top Sportsman at Murray's Mountain Dew Citrus Nationals
Posted Sunday, December 15, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Final Round Results
Warren Johnson Press Release
Posted Saturday, December 7, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Contact: Rick Voegelin
TMG Sports Marketing
rickvoegelin@compuserve.com
831-761-2201
GM PERFORMANCE PARTS EXTENDS WARREN JOHNSON SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
"Professor of Pro Stock" to Represent GM Performance Parts in
Multi-Year Agreement
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 6, 2002 - One of the longest running sponsorships
in NHRA drag racing will continue for three more years with the
announcement today at the Performance Racing Industry trade show that GM
Performance Parts has extended its sponsorship of Pro Stock racer Warren
Johnson. Johnson, a six-time NHRA champion and the most successful Pro
Stock driver in drag racing history, will carry GM Performance Parts as the
primary sponsor of his Pontiac SC/T Grand Am through at least 2005.
"The 2003 season will mark the 18th consecutive year that GM Service
and Parts Operations has supported Warren Johnson's championship-winning
team," said Robert Triulzi, General Director, GM Accessories - GM Service
and Parts Operations. "Warren began his long-term association with our
organization in 1986 with sponsorship from the GM Performance Parts brand,
and we are proud to continue this enduring relationship far into the
future.
"This agreement between GM Performance Parts and Warren
Johnson Enterprises exemplifies the teamwork and commitment that are
essential for success in both motorsports and business," Triulzi added.
Johnson, 59, of Buford, Ga., has driven GM products exclusively
throughout his 27-year professional career. He introduced GM Performance
Parts - then known as "Goodwrench Performance Parts" - to NHRA drag racing
in 1986.
"GM Performance Parts has played an essential role in the success of
my racing business," said Johnson. "The technical and financial resources
that GM Performance Parts brings to our program enable us to compete
successfully in the most competitive category in motorsports. In turn, the
parts that we develop in Pro Stock become available to racers and
performance enthusiasts through GM Performance Parts authorized dealers."
Johnson was instrumental in the design and development of
GM's purpose-built Drag Race Competition Engine (DRCE), which has become
the cornerstone of GM's Pro Stock engine program. Johnson is now working
with GM Racing engineers on the next-generation DRCE.
"I know that I can count on GM Performance Parts to produce the
components we need to win in this intensely competitive category," said
Johnson, who was voted "Engine Builder of the Year" on the Car Craft
All-Star Drag Racing Team in 2001 and 2002.
"Warren's hands-on approach and his engineering insights directly
benefit GM Performance Parts customers," said Bill Fitzgerald, manager of
GM Performance Parts and Vehicle Care. "His race car is not only the
flagship of GM SPO's marketing program in NHRA drag racing, but also a
high-speed laboratory that GM engineers use to test and develop components.
Just as Warren represents the best in NHRA drag racing, GM Performance
Parts represents the best in high-performance engines and parts in the
industry."
Johnson is known as the "Professor of Pro Stock" for his
analytical approach to racing. He stands at the head of the Pro Stock class
in every performance statistic: career victories (88), final rounds (138),
No. 1 qualifiers (127), low elapsed times (129), and top speeds (196).
GM Performance Parts is part of General Motors Service and
Parts Operations (SPO). SPO, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Mich., markets
automotive replacement parts and accessories worldwide under the GM and
ACDelco brand names. For more information, visit the GM Goodwrench web site
at gmgoodwrench.com.
World Drag Expo in Atlanta January 4 & 5, 2003
Posted Sunday, December 1, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Drag News Magazine announces second World Drag Expo in Atlanta.
The very successful show will remain at Pheasant Run Expo Center in St. Charles, Illinois., on January 18 and 19 for its seventh year and now a second show will be held two weeks earlier, on January 4 and 5, 2003 at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta.
"We've always had a great following of attendees coming from anywhere north of Kentucky. We felt that Atlanta would be the next logical step to bring the show to the racers of the south," said Laurie Silvey, Show promoter. "We look forward to introducing the racers to our unique trade show atmosphere, along with our free seminars, which will include all of the same activities which have made the Chicago show so popular."
Each World Drag Expo features 300+ booths of:
Retail trade show - leading manufacturers, chassis, engine, trans and accessory dealers make this the place to fins out what's new and get great deals.
The Hardcore Racer's Swap - has developed into the racers happening. Don't dig through greasy junkyard and antique parts again. This is the show to sell to the racers and find deals for hardcore parts.
Racers Seminars - Both days will offer the finest seminars which are free to our show attendees. No wimpy speeches here! Just great topics like Racing Psychology, Race Car Aerodynamics, Racer Taxes, and Sponsorship. PLUS! Make sure you don't miss our most popular seminar of all with the infamous "Mr. Dirt", aka ESPN's Bret Kepner, on bracket racing.
For more information on the World Drag Expo please visit
World Drag Expo .
Any more questions, please contact Laurie Silvey
Drag News Magazine
laurie@dragnews.com
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