Densham makes fastest FC run in Australian History

Gary Densham kicked off round one of the ENZED International Nightfire New Year Series by running Australia’s quickest and fastest ever Nitro Funny Car pass when he crossed the Willowbank quarter mile in 4.86 seconds at 309.7mph (approx 495.52kph).

The result is the first Nitro Funny Car four-second pass to be run not only in Australia but also outside of North America, and also tops the speed ladder as the first pass in Australia by a Nitro Funny Car to come in at over 300 miles per hour.

The 62-year-old Californian smashed the Willowbank Raceway track record that he set 13 years ago in December of 1995 of 5.63/259.37mph (approx 414.99kph).  (file photo by Ron Lewis) [01/02/09]

The First Burk’s Blast of 2009

Your Editor takes another shot at predicting the future of drag racing in his latest “Blast”, only this time instead of a crystal ball he went with a magic eight-ball. What could go wrong? [01/02/09]

Castrol hangs with Force, pulls NHRA programs

Castrol’s relationship with John Force Racing, which now includes primary sponsorship on both John and Ashley Force's Fuel Funny Cars in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, will enter its 24th year in 2009.  Castrol will continue to provide secondary/associate sponsorship support to Robert Hight, Mike Neff, Brittany Force and Courtney Force

In addition, Castrol will be “realigning its activation support” of John Force Racing in programs to be announced prior to the 2009 season. Castrol will end their NHRA contingency program sponsorship and eliminate Castrol's at-track interactive Midway program. 

Last June, Castrol Global Lubricants announced a new partnership with FIFA to be a primary sponsor for the 2010 and 2014 World Cup soccer championships.  (James Drew photo) [01/02/09]