Did Mellow Yellow pull out of NHRA?
Mello Yello, the citrus-flavored soda produced, distributed and created by Coca-Cola, has partnered with the NHRA since 2002 and had a deal with the series through 2023. The NHRA shut down following the Arizona Nationals on Feb. 23 and held no events until returning at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis on July 11-12.
Who won Pomona drag races?
Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence clinched his fourth straight NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship Sunday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, putting a 10-gallon hat on a dominating season in which he won half of the events on the calendar.
Why did Coke stop sponsoring NHRA?
NHRA Sues Coca-Cola for Missing Payment, Pulling Out of Sponsorship Deal. Drag racing series alleges that Coca-Cola missed $2.86 million payment, was contracted through 2023. The NHRA is suing its sponsor Coca-Cola after Coke officials told the racing series that it was ending its sponsorship.
Why did Coke pull out of NHRA?
The NHRA lodged the lawsuit in a Californian court on Monday. The suit claims Coca-Cola breached a long-term contract when it used the coronavirus-related slowdown in live sports attendance as a pretext for cancelling the partnership.
Did they stop making Mello Yello?
The original flavor of Mello Yello. A yellow-green-colored, citrus-flavored soda that was developed and introduced in 1979. Like Mello Yello Melon, it was discontinued shortly after its introduction. However, it was brought back in 2015 and has been available in Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines since 2009.
Who owns Mr PiBB?
The Coca-Cola Company
Pibb (sometimes styled as Mr. PiBB), a soft drink created and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company. It has several variants. As of 2020, it is sold in bottles, cans, and 2-liter bottles, and is available in most Coca-Cola Freestyle machines.
Why did Mellow Yellow stop sponsoring NHRA?
Coca-Cola and the NHRA have been partners since 2002. Coca-Cola, through its Mello Yello brand, is currently the series’ title sponsor. Cromwell says that Coca-Cola missed a payment to the NHRA during the pandemic, and now Coca-Cola has informed the racing series that it is ending the sponsorship deal entirely.
Who was the NHRA Funny Car winner in 2017?
Robert Hight scored a crucial victory at zMAX Dragway in the fall of 2017 as he closed in on his second NHRA Funny Car championship. 20 years after that fateful day in American history, the NHRA reflects on what the last two decades have meant, and the collective resolve that drives our nation forward.
When is the NHRA Camping World drag racing?
The Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil on July 16-18 is the eighth event of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and serves as the challenging and traditional starting point of the NHRA’s famed three-race Western Swing.
Who are the leaders in NHRA Pro Stock?
With his Pro Stock victory at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, Greg Anderson tied Warren Johnson for the class lead in victories at 97. NHRA historian and statistician Bob Frey took a deep dive into the numbers that make up their totals.
Who was the NHRA winner at Maple Grove?
Johnson capped off a tremendous Sunday at Maple Grove victory with his second victory of the season, rolling to the win in the final round of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil with a run of 6.775 at 196.87 against Eddie Krawiec.