Kalitta Motorsports

Team Kalitta looks to carry success from 2018 season and pre-season test this weekend at the Winternationals for the 2019 season kick off.

Team Kalitta Crew Chief Line Up Set for 2019

YPSILANTI, Mich. (January 29, 2019) – Global Electronic Technology, the fastest name in credit card processing, has extended their partnership agreement with Kalitta Motorsports for the 2019 NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Drag Racing season. 

Global Electronic Technology is in their third year partnering with Team Kalitta and will continue as the primary colors on the Global Toyota Camry Funny Car driven by Shawn Langdon. After starting as an associate sponsor in 2017... Читать дальше...

Todd caps off championship season with victory at NHRA Finals

Race Recap: The unstoppable postseason dominance of J.R. Todd and the DHL/WIX Filters team continued with their sixth final round appearance in the past seven events and fourth in a row. Much like their most recent attempt in Las Vegas, the DHL/WIX team was once again able to guide their Toyota Camry to the winner's circle in Pomona.

It wasn't Todd's event win that clinched his championship, as his first Funny Car title... Читать дальше...

Doug Kalitta, driver of the Mac Tools Top Fuel Dragster

Q1: 5.352 sec. at 125.33 MPH
Q2: 3.740 sec. at 319.29 MPH
Q3: 5.785 sec. at 111.51 MPH
Q4: 3.743 sec. at 316.01 MPH

Starting Position: 11th
First Round Matchup: Antron Brown
Quotable: "This has been a bit of an up and down weekend for the MAC Tools team, but we feel like we have a good handle on the track heading into race day. Our goal is to end the season like we started it -- with a win in Pomona."

Richie Crampton... Читать дальше...

Kalitta hoping for Pomona sweep to close out the year

Pomona Highlights: Three wins (2009-I, 2016-II, 2018-I); Seven runner-up finishes (1999-II, 2004-I, 2010-I, 2013-II, 2014-I, 2016-I, 2017-I); Six No.1 qualifiers (2001-I, 2003-I, 2004-I, 2004-II, 2006-II, 2014-I)

Last Event Recap (NHRA Toyota Nationals): Qualified sixth; First round loss (Lost to Richie Crampton in the first round)

2017 NHRA Finals Recap: Qualified seventh; Semifinalist (Defeated Wayne Newby in the first round... Читать дальше...

Todd takes over Funny Car points lead with fifth win of season

Race Recap: The incredible postseason run of J.R. Todd and the DHL/WIX Filters team persisted with their fifth final round appearance in the past six events and third in a row. Unlike the previous two events that resulted in runner-up finishes for Todd, the DHL/WIX team was able to guide their Toyota Camry to the winner's circle in Las Vegas.

Todd struggled through his first two qualifying runs on Friday, ending up 16th after one day. Читать дальше...

Doug Kalitta, driver of the Mac Tools Top Fuel Dragster

Q1: 10.520 sec. at 94.45 MPH
Q2: 3.790 sec. at 321.50 MPH
Q3: 3.742 sec. at 326.00 MPH
Q4: 4.621 sec. at 163.55 MPH

Starting Position: 6th
First Round Matchup: Richie Crampton

Quotable: “We have not had the most consistent weekend so far, but this is a track we feel confident at. This Mac Tools team is going to take things one round at a time and look to close out this season on a positive note." 

Richie Crampton... Читать дальше...

Kalitta aims for another strong showing in Vegas

Las Vegas Highlights: Two wins (2004, 2015); Three runner-up finishes (2005, 2007, 2014); Two No.1 qualifiers (2003, 2005)

Last Event Recap (NHRA Carolina Nationals): Qualified fifth; Quarterfinalist (Defeated Scott Palmer in the first round, lost to Mike Salinas in the quarterfinals)

2017 NHRA Toyota Nationals Recap: Qualified fifth; Quarterfinalist (Defeated Scott Palmer in the first round, lost to Brittany Force in the quarterfinals)

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Todd secures second consecutive runner-up finish as he closes Funny Car points gap