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2024 NHRA ROUTE 66 NATIONALS - EVENT RESULTS
FRIDAY QUALIFYING - ZIZZO, PROCK, ENDERS AND M. SMITH SET THE PACE FOR DAY ONE CHICAGO QUALIFYING. T.J. Zizzo is doing a terrible job of impersonating a part-time racer. The Chicago native made the quickest run in each of Friday’s Top Fuel qualifying sessions to set the pace for the 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance.
Angel Reese praised her mom in heartfelt moment following WNBA debut
Angel Reese seems to be fitting in with the Chicago Sky really well. The rookie had a solid debut, during which she displayed some of the same intensity and passion she showed during college. When Reese was recently asked what keeps her motivated, she had a very simple answer: her mom. Many things make Angel Reese who she is, including the city that raised her. But there’s something else that keeps her going. Her family plays a major role in pushing her to give basketball her all. The Athletic’s Dorothy J. Gentry recently caught up with Angel to ask what drives her,...
Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo Are Ready To Race At NHRA Route 66 Nationals
Sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo share a single-minded focus as they head to suburban Chicago for the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at historic Route 66 Raceway. They are in the joint pursuit of excellence in their Scrappers Racing machines, ultimately aiming to park Jasmine’s Top Fuel dragster and Jianna’s Pro Stock Motorcycle in the winners circle on Sunday.
11-year-old cancer survivor serves as Honorary Cubs Bat Kid
CHICAGO - An 11-year-old cancer survivor from Oak Lawn met his favorite athletes from the Chicago Cubs while serving at the Honorary Cubs Bat Kid at Saturday's game. Marty Brogan was diagnosed with stage IV rhabdomyosarcoma at age 4. Today, Marty is in remission but still sees his doctors at Advocate Children's Hospital regularly for follow-up care.
NHRA Drag Racers, Fans Pay Tribute to Late Don Schumacher in His Chicago Hometown
Tony Schumacher campaigning dragster with livery saluting his late father. Mega-team owner celebrated for his safety innovations, philanthropy, and his penchant for giving career-boosting opportunities to racers. Hall of Fame inductee died this past December after a battle with cancer. Chicago native and 1960s-’70s-era Funny Car driver Don Schumacher rekindled...
Bears’ first-ever female coach leads Girls Flag Football Clinic
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — It was a busy day at the Indoor Sports Center Saturday morning. Two different youth camps took place. One of them was the Girls Flag Football Clinic. Girls flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports nationally at the high school level. Women’s flag football is played at the World […]
Austin Prock Takes No. 1 Provisional Funny Car Spot in Chicago; John Force is No. 4
Austin Prock continued his superiority in qualifying this season, capturing the Funny Car provisional pole Friday at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals Presented by PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant at Route 66 Raceway in suburban Chicago. The John Force Racing driver earned No. 1 qualifying honors in three of the first...
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