National Sand Drag News - NEW National Sand Drag News (NSDN) is an online magazine covering the sport of sand drag racing. NSDN’s full array of up to the minute news and race coverage can be found online at www.NationalSandDragNews.com. Here is a brief explanation of what NSDN covers. The fast growing motor sport of sand drag racing consists of race cars that are very similar to their asphalt drag racing counterparts racing down 300 feet long (100 yard) tracks with a sand/dirt surface. The headliners of the show are the Nitro-burning Top Fuel dragsters that cross the finish line in under 2.5 seconds and reach speeds in excess of 160 MPH. Although the Top Fuel cars are the headliners of the show, multitudes of grass roots bracket racers compile the largest racer group in the sand. NSDN focuses on the hottest properties in sand drag racing, including coverage of the Pro Truck Nationals (PTN) series and other large independent events. Other large independent races across the country are also covered. NSDN covers these events with live race updates, race results, news, features, race videos, and photos. https://nsdn.us/index.php 2024-07-16T02:52:30+00:00 National Sand Drag News editor@nsdn.us Joomla! - Open Source Content Management NSDN Daily Race Coverage - PTN Cleves June '10 2010-06-23T02:01:03+00:00 2010-06-23T02:01:03+00:00 https://nsdn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=377&catid=55&Itemid=41 Administrator editor@nsdn.us <center><img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/sameday-clevesjune10.jpg" alt="sameday-clevesjune10.jpg" title="sameday-clevesjune10.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 500px; height: 63px" width="500" height="63" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial"><b>Presented By:</b></span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.protrucknationals.net/" target="_blank"><img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/ptnlogo.jpg" alt="ptnlogo.jpg" title="ptnlogo.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 179px" width="250" height="179" /></a></center> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">Saturday<br /> <br /> </span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">Race 2 of the 2010 Pro Truck Nationals series is now in the books. Kyle Harney continued his hot weekend, backing up his Friday night 4.5 Index class win, with his first Pro Truck class victory. Harney took the win over Ryan Wilson in the final round. A repeat final round occurred in the Pro Outlaw FE class as Brian Ambs took the win over Kathy Ellington. Other big winners on the day included Justin Dees (Bracket 1), Kasi Baker (Bracket 2), Dennis Ellington (Pro ATV), and Steve <st1:place w:st="on">Ewing</st1:place> (ATV). <b>UPDATE: Run Sheets &amp; Saturday Video Now Online!</b></span><br /> <br /> <center><img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/sameday-clevesjune10.jpg" alt="sameday-clevesjune10.jpg" title="sameday-clevesjune10.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 500px; height: 63px" width="500" height="63" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial"><b>Presented By:</b></span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.protrucknationals.net/" target="_blank"><img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/ptnlogo.jpg" alt="ptnlogo.jpg" title="ptnlogo.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 179px" width="250" height="179" /></a></center> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">Saturday<br /> <br /> </span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">Race 2 of the 2010 Pro Truck Nationals series is now in the books. Kyle Harney continued his hot weekend, backing up his Friday night 4.5 Index class win, with his first Pro Truck class victory. Harney took the win over Ryan Wilson in the final round. A repeat final round occurred in the Pro Outlaw FE class as Brian Ambs took the win over Kathy Ellington. Other big winners on the day included Justin Dees (Bracket 1), Kasi Baker (Bracket 2), Dennis Ellington (Pro ATV), and Steve <st1:place w:st="on">Ewing</st1:place> (ATV). <b>UPDATE: Run Sheets &amp; Saturday Video Now Online!</b></span><br /> <br /> PTN Cleves May '10 Race Recap 2010-06-16T19:18:19+00:00 2010-06-16T19:18:19+00:00 https://nsdn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=376&catid=55&Itemid=41 Administrator editor@nsdn.us <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/cleves-recap/lead.jpg" alt="lead.jpg" title="lead.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 134px; float: right; margin: 5px" width="250" height="134" /><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">The Pro Truck Nationals series kicked off its 2010 race season at the IOK 4-Wheelers &ldquo;Gravelrama&rdquo; Grounds in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Cleves</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">OH</st1:state></st1:place> during the annual IOK Spring Fling event. Excitement was definitely in the air as a new season of racing kicked off for the Midwest-based series. Racers from <st1:state w:st="on">Ohio</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Indiana</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Kentucky</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Michigan</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Missouri</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Iowa</st1:state>, and <st1:state w:st="on">Illinois</st1:state> were fired up and put on a great show in <st1:place w:st="on">Cleves</st1:place>.<br /> <br /> </span> <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/cleves-recap/lead.jpg" alt="lead.jpg" title="lead.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 134px; float: right; margin: 5px" width="250" height="134" /><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">The Pro Truck Nationals series kicked off its 2010 race season at the IOK 4-Wheelers &ldquo;Gravelrama&rdquo; Grounds in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Cleves</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">OH</st1:state></st1:place> during the annual IOK Spring Fling event. Excitement was definitely in the air as a new season of racing kicked off for the Midwest-based series. Racers from <st1:state w:st="on">Ohio</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Indiana</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Kentucky</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Michigan</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Missouri</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Iowa</st1:state>, and <st1:state w:st="on">Illinois</st1:state> were fired up and put on a great show in <st1:place w:st="on">Cleves</st1:place>.<br /> <br /> </span> Atoka Heartland Nats May '10 Race Recap 2010-06-16T19:08:50+00:00 2010-06-16T19:08:50+00:00 https://nsdn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=375&catid=55&Itemid=41 Administrator editor@nsdn.us <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/atoka-recap/lead.jpg" alt="lead.jpg" title="lead.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 138px; float: right; margin: 5px" width="250" height="138" /><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">2010 marked the 12th edition of the Heartland Nationals at <st1:placename w:st="on">Atoka</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Motorsports</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype> in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Atoka</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">OK</st1:state></st1:place>. This year&rsquo;s version saw the trademark warm temps &amp; high humidity, but lacked the passing rain storms throughout the weekend that are normally seen in SE Oklahoma this time of year. This set the scene for another great Heartland Nationals with racers coming in from as far away as <st1:city w:st="on">Washington</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Arizona</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">California</st1:state>, and <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Michigan</st1:place></st1:state> for this event.<br /> <br /> </span> <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/atoka-recap/lead.jpg" alt="lead.jpg" title="lead.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 138px; float: right; margin: 5px" width="250" height="138" /><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">2010 marked the 12th edition of the Heartland Nationals at <st1:placename w:st="on">Atoka</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Motorsports</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype> in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Atoka</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">OK</st1:state></st1:place>. This year&rsquo;s version saw the trademark warm temps &amp; high humidity, but lacked the passing rain storms throughout the weekend that are normally seen in SE Oklahoma this time of year. This set the scene for another great Heartland Nationals with racers coming in from as far away as <st1:city w:st="on">Washington</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Arizona</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">California</st1:state>, and <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Michigan</st1:place></st1:state> for this event.<br /> <br /> </span> NSDA Lake Elsinore May '10 Race Recap 2010-06-16T18:57:01+00:00 2010-06-16T18:57:01+00:00 https://nsdn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=374&catid=55&Itemid=41 Administrator editor@nsdn.us <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/lakeel-recap/lead.jpg" alt="lead.jpg" title="lead.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 121px; float: right; margin: 5px" width="250" height="121" /><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">The NSDA Walt&rsquo;s RV Summer Nationals at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex was another typical NSDA event with close racing and high action. Despite hot weather, racers came close to rewriting the record books. Those on hand saw a quality event start to finish. Here&rsquo;s a look at the action.<br /> <br /> </span> <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/lakeel-recap/lead.jpg" alt="lead.jpg" title="lead.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 121px; float: right; margin: 5px" width="250" height="121" /><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">The NSDA Walt&rsquo;s RV Summer Nationals at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex was another typical NSDA event with close racing and high action. Despite hot weather, racers came close to rewriting the record books. Those on hand saw a quality event start to finish. Here&rsquo;s a look at the action.<br /> <br /> </span> BRSD Battle at Big River Photo Extra 2010-06-15T02:38:20+00:00 2010-06-15T02:38:20+00:00 https://nsdn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=373&catid=55&Itemid=41 Administrator editor@nsdn.us <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/bt-photox/lead.jpg" alt="lead.jpg" title="lead.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 164px; margin: 5px; float: right" width="250" height="164" /><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">The 2nd Annual Battle at Big River saw some great racing throughout the Gallay Motorsports Quick 16 as well as the regular bracket class action. Here is a recap of some of the big stories from this event through photos from Rick Berry of RixPix Digital Action Photography. You can view Rick&rsquo;s full assortment of photos from Big River Sand Drags &amp; other events that he shoots at <a href="http://www.rixpixonline.com/">www.rixpixonline.com</a>. </span> <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/bt-photox/lead.jpg" alt="lead.jpg" title="lead.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 164px; margin: 5px; float: right" width="250" height="164" /><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">The 2nd Annual Battle at Big River saw some great racing throughout the Gallay Motorsports Quick 16 as well as the regular bracket class action. Here is a recap of some of the big stories from this event through photos from Rick Berry of RixPix Digital Action Photography. You can view Rick&rsquo;s full assortment of photos from Big River Sand Drags &amp; other events that he shoots at <a href="http://www.rixpixonline.com/">www.rixpixonline.com</a>. </span> Atoka June '10 Race Results 2010-06-15T02:12:52+00:00 2010-06-15T02:12:52+00:00 https://nsdn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=372&catid=55&Itemid=41 Administrator editor@nsdn.us <b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">Race Results (Atoka Motorsports Park - June 12, 2010)</span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial"><br /> <br /> Money Classes<br /> Pro 1 Cars<br /> 1st-Tyner Morris<br /> 2nd-Amie Wilson<br /> <br /> Pro 2 Cars<br /> 1st-Luis Shull<br /> 2nd-Wyatt Fomby<br /> <br /> Pro 1 Quads<br /> 1st-Joseph Evans<br /> 2nd-Bobby Kincaid<br /> <br /> </span> <b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">Race Results (Atoka Motorsports Park - June 12, 2010)</span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial"><br /> <br /> Money Classes<br /> Pro 1 Cars<br /> 1st-Tyner Morris<br /> 2nd-Amie Wilson<br /> <br /> Pro 2 Cars<br /> 1st-Luis Shull<br /> 2nd-Wyatt Fomby<br /> <br /> Pro 1 Quads<br /> 1st-Joseph Evans<br /> 2nd-Bobby Kincaid<br /> <br /> </span> NSDN Daily Race Coverage - BRSD Battle at Big River June '10 2010-06-09T19:10:22+00:00 2010-06-09T19:10:22+00:00 https://nsdn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=371&catid=55&Itemid=41 Administrator editor@nsdn.us <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/sameday-btjune10.jpg" alt="sameday-btjune10.jpg" title="sameday-btjune10.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 500px; height: 63px" width="500" height="63" /><br /> <br /> <center><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial"><b>Presented By:</b></span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.bigriversanddrag.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/brsdlogo.jpg" alt="brsdlogo.jpg" title="brsdlogo.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 157px; height: 62px" width="157" height="62" /></a> <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/gallaylogo.jpg" alt="gallaylogo.jpg" title="gallaylogo.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 156px; height: 62px" width="156" height="62" /></center> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">Saturday<br /> <br /> </span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">The second annual <st1:city w:st="on">Battle</st1:city> at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Big</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place> saw a record breaking performance in the Gallay Motorsports Quick 16 Shootout. Josh Stephens not only took the final round victory over David Risher, but also took home the A/4WD World Record with a 2.869/121.75mph blast in qualifying. Competition was also tight throughout the rest of Big River Sand Drags regular program. Mike Orness made the haul from <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Iowa</st1:place></st1:state> pay off with a win in the Comp Eliminator class. Art Gordon topped the Outlaw ATV category. Other winners on the night included David Mallow (Pro Index), Chris Loy (Vehicle ET), Fred Dannenburger (Unlimited ATV), Christopher Andrews (Super Pro ATV), and Jason Waller Jr. (Juniors).</span><br /> <br /> <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/sameday-btjune10.jpg" alt="sameday-btjune10.jpg" title="sameday-btjune10.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 500px; height: 63px" width="500" height="63" /><br /> <br /> <center><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial"><b>Presented By:</b></span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.bigriversanddrag.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/brsdlogo.jpg" alt="brsdlogo.jpg" title="brsdlogo.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 157px; height: 62px" width="157" height="62" /></a> <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/gallaylogo.jpg" alt="gallaylogo.jpg" title="gallaylogo.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 156px; height: 62px" width="156" height="62" /></center> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">Saturday<br /> <br /> </span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">The second annual <st1:city w:st="on">Battle</st1:city> at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Big</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place> saw a record breaking performance in the Gallay Motorsports Quick 16 Shootout. Josh Stephens not only took the final round victory over David Risher, but also took home the A/4WD World Record with a 2.869/121.75mph blast in qualifying. Competition was also tight throughout the rest of Big River Sand Drags regular program. Mike Orness made the haul from <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Iowa</st1:place></st1:state> pay off with a win in the Comp Eliminator class. Art Gordon topped the Outlaw ATV category. Other winners on the night included David Mallow (Pro Index), Chris Loy (Vehicle ET), Fred Dannenburger (Unlimited ATV), Christopher Andrews (Super Pro ATV), and Jason Waller Jr. (Juniors).</span><br /> <br /> Atoka Heartland Nats May '10 Photo Extra 2010-06-02T15:14:43+00:00 2010-06-02T15:14:43+00:00 https://nsdn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=369&catid=55&Itemid=41 Administrator editor@nsdn.us <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/atoka-photox/lead.jpg" alt="lead.jpg" title="lead.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 123px; float: right; margin: 5px" width="250" height="123" /><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">Here is a look at some of the top performers and stories from the 12th Annual Heartland Nationals at <st1:placename w:st="on">Atoka</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Motorsports</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype> in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Atoka</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">OK</st1:state></st1:place>. These photos are courtesy of the hard working team of Gary and Michelle Burrow at Lone</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial"> Star Graphics &ndash; <a href="http://www.lonestargraphics.com/">www.LoneStarGraphics.com</a>. They put a ton of miles on to get from race to race and brave the heat to take these great photos. Be sure to check out their web site and all of the products they have to offer.<br /> <br /> <o:p></o:p></span> <img src="https://nsdn.us/images/stories/issue6-10/atoka-photox/lead.jpg" alt="lead.jpg" title="lead.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000; width: 250px; height: 123px; float: right; margin: 5px" width="250" height="123" /><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">Here is a look at some of the top performers and stories from the 12th Annual Heartland Nationals at <st1:placename w:st="on">Atoka</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Motorsports</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype> in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Atoka</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">OK</st1:state></st1:place>. These photos are courtesy of the hard working team of Gary and Michelle Burrow at Lone</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial"> Star Graphics &ndash; <a href="http://www.lonestargraphics.com/">www.LoneStarGraphics.com</a>. They put a ton of miles on to get from race to race and brave the heat to take these great photos. Be sure to check out their web site and all of the products they have to offer.<br /> <br /> <o:p></o:p></span> WMSD May '10 Race Results 2010-06-02T18:54:36+00:00 2010-06-02T18:54:36+00:00 https://nsdn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=370&catid=55&Itemid=41 Administrator editor@nsdn.us <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">West Michigan Sand Dragway in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Mears</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">MI</st1:state></st1:place> held their first two events of the 2010 race season on May 15 and 29. The big winner Memorial Weekend was Ed Engel as he drove his Dragonfly Buggy to the Quick 8 class win over Frank Martuscelli. Read on for full results from both events.<br /> <br /> <b>May 29 Race Results</b><br /> Quick 8<br /> 1st-Ed Engel<br /> 2nd-Frank Martuscelli<br /> 3rd-Ryan Poortenga<br /> 3rd-Brian McWethy<br /> <br /> </span> <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial">West Michigan Sand Dragway in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Mears</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">MI</st1:state></st1:place> held their first two events of the 2010 race season on May 15 and 29. The big winner Memorial Weekend was Ed Engel as he drove his Dragonfly Buggy to the Quick 8 class win over Frank Martuscelli. Read on for full results from both events.<br /> <br /> <b>May 29 Race Results</b><br /> Quick 8<br /> 1st-Ed Engel<br /> 2nd-Frank Martuscelli<br /> 3rd-Ryan Poortenga<br /> 3rd-Brian McWethy<br /> <br /> </span>