Frey to retire from NHRA announcing at the end of this season

With his ever-present microphone, Frey interviews Antron Brown.  (Todd Dziadosz file photo)

Bob Frey, the long-time announcer at NHRA, will retire from announcing at the end of the year.

"I've been doing this since 1966 and travelling extensively and it's time to settle down," Frey said. "There are a lot of things at home I would like to do and take care of. I have six grandsons and I would like to see them grow up, play ball and be a bigger part of their lives. Plus, after all these years on the road, I'd like to share some time with my wife.” 

Frey will certainly be missed. (photo courtesy NHRA) [10/8/2012]

Summit World Finals to be shown live

Thanks to a collaborative effort between the International Hot Rod Association and Motor Mania TV, the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment World Finals from Memphis International Raceway will be broadcast live on www.IHRA.com and additional websites the weekend of October 12-14.

Using three separate camera angles in addition to live audio and live timing from the event, drag racing fans will be able to watch the entire event unfold as the IHRA and Summit Racing Equipment present sportsman drag racing’s biggest weekend with world championships and over $200,000 in cash and prizes on the line.

The Division 2 champions were crowned over the weekend. See our Sportsman Report for the results. [10/8/2012]