May, 2008
Doug & Rex Wright plan to attend the Kruse Spring Auction in Auburn, Indiana.  The Bedford Auto Museum is selling it's entire inventory, including the USAC Midget which carried Doug Wright from '88 - '92, including the runner up title in the '90 and '91 AAMS Midget Championship.

April, 2008
Comcast has tabbed Doug Wright as the color analyst for their telecast of the 51st running of the Purdue Grand Prix.  The telecast will air on all Comcast networks throughout April and May.

March, 2008
Doug Wright Racing & Promotions sponsors the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity in the 2008 Purdue Grand Prix.  The DWRPI shop designs and builds the Pike's racing machine.

February, 2008
Doug Wright is asked to judge the Hot Racing & Performance Trade Show's New Product Competition at the Indianapolis event.

January, 2008
DWRPI staff attends the World Of Wheels show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

October, 2007
The DWRPI staff attends the SEMA and NACE shows in Las Vegas, Nevada.  

July, 2007
Doug Wright attends Mecum's car auction.

June, 2007
DWRPI enters the 2007 Speed Week event at the Bonneville Salt Flats - will make attempt at C/GALT world record.

May, 2007
The Wright Racing staff attends the Good Guys Vintage Drag Racing event at Indianapolis Raceway Park.

April, 2007
Doug Wright attends 50th Anniversary Purdue Grand Prix Race and is recognized as an alumni (past race) champion for his victory in 1985.  Doug also provides color commentary for the Insight Production Company, televising the 2007 Purdue Grand Prix.

March, 2007
The Wright Racing staff attends the Hot Rodand Restoration Show at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

February, 2007
A new project enters the shop, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible.  The car will be completed for July, 2007, delivery.

January, 2007
Doug Wright's photograph is featured on the Purdue Grand Prix's 50th Anniversary marketing materials.  The photo, taken in 1985, shows Wright celebrating in victory lane.

December, 2006
Doug Wright attends the PRI (Performance Racing Industry) Show, in Orlando, Florida.

November, 2006
The Wright Racing staff attends the SEMA and AAPEX shows in Las Vegas, NV.

October, 2006
Heavy rains flooded the famed Bonneville Salt Flats, forcing cancellation of the "Bonneville World Finals".  This was the final meet for 2006, so the Wright Racing challenge for the C/GALT land speed record will be placed on hold until 2007.

September, 2006
The Wright Racing shop announces data acquisition capabilities for automotive performance testing and development.  The new system will be initially utilized on the Bonneville Salt Flat racing machine in October.

September, 2006
Attendance at the NHRA's US Nationals and the Kruse Fall Auction make for a busy Labor Day weekend for Wright Racing.

August, 2006
Wright Racing lands a contract with Valspar to provide coating plates through 2007.

July, 2006
The Wright Racing staff makes plans to attend the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Lousville, KY.

June, 2006
Brandon Wagner wins his first USAC Midget race in a car prepared by Doug Wright Racing & Promotions.  Wagner won "Ryan Newman Night" at South Bend Motor Speedway on Wednesday evening, June 14.  NASCAR star Newman, who hails from South Bend, returned to his roots, racing the open wheel midgets on his home track.  Newman qualifed 4th and finished 9th in the evening's events.  Brandon Wagner beat Ganassi development driver Bryan Clauson and Night Before the 500 winner, Bobby Santos, to capture the win.

June, 2006
Watch cars prepared by Doug Wright Racing & Promotions on June 3rd, at 5pm (EST), on The Outdoor Channel.  The Wagner Racing Team USAC Midgets, prepared by DWRPI, will have a tape delayed airing of the "Night Before The 500" race, where team driver Michael Lewis finished 4th.  Lewis carried an "in-car" camera during the race.

May, 2006
Testing and racing begins for the 2006 midget racing season.  Lucas Oil Products announces a partnership with Wagner Racing for the 2006 racing season.  Drivers Brandon and Nick Wagner will drive the Lucas Oil - Wagner Racing midgets, car number 92 and 93 on the USAC tour.  The cars will be prepared and maintained by the Doug Wright Racing staff.  Midget star Michael Lewis will drive for Wagner Racing in select USAC National Championship events.

April, 2006
DWRPI has re-signed with Wagner Racing for 2006, providing turnkey race preparation services, along with consultant and managerial services.  Drivers Nick and Brandon Wagner will compete in the USAC Midget division, sporting new Beast cars, powered by Esslinger Ford engines.

March, 2006
The SEMA Spring Expo and Off Road Expo will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, adjacent to the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.  Wright Racing's staff will attend the show and support events.

February, 2006
Indianapolis will host the 2006 Hot Rod & Restoration Trade Show at the city's Convention Center.  Wright Racing will be in attendance, participating in the show and educational seminars.

January, 2006
The Wright Racing staff attends the Indy Hot Rod Swap Meet at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

December, 2005
Wright Racing agrees to build a blown Ford flathead engine for a new customer.  The engine will be placed in a 1929 Ford Woodie Model A, which will be completed in late 2006.  Check the web site for photos of the engine as it is built at DWRPI.

November, 2005
Here we grow again.  Doug Wright Racing assumes an additional 3500 sq. ft. of work area where a a paint booth and preparation room will be placed.  DWRPI's shop is now over 8,400 sq. ft.  Watch for more photos of the shop and recent expansions.

October, 2005
Wagner Racing orders a new Beast pavement midget for the 2006 racing season.  The Wagners will compete in the National midget series in '06 with cars and equipment prepared by DWRPI.

September, 2005
Nick & Brandon Wagner (race cars prepared by DWRPI) are invited to compete in the USAC Ford Focus National Championship races to be held at Lima (OH) Speedway and Anderson (IN) Speedway.  Brandon Wagner finishes 2nd in the pavement portion (Anderson, IN) of the National Championship race and Nick Wagner finishes 6th in the event's B-Main.

August, 2005
Mother Nature was the only victor at Bonneville's Speed Weeks.  In an unusual set of circumstances, the salt dried in a very rough, washboard-like state, preventing cars from racing at full speed.  The event was cancelled after three days.  Rex Wright made a single pass, but was forced to "shut down" at just over 200mph due to the rough surface.  The Wright's plan to return to Bonneville in August of 2006 to continue their quest for the C/GALT land speed record.

July, 2005
Wright Racing completes pre-entry for the 2005 Speed Week Event held at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.  Race Dates are August 13-19.

June, 2005
Wright Racing assumes an additional 3,500 sf of shop space...expanding our shop again!

May, 2005
DWRPI agrees to oversee Wagner Racing's USAC Midget effort.  Brandon and Nick Wagner will compete for the USAC Ford Focus Midget National Championship in 2005.

April, 2005
The Wright Racing staff attends the Chicago Corvette Show, featuring a Kruse Auto Auction, Corvette NCRS judging, and a large swap meet.

March, 2005
The Wright Racing staff attends the Hot Rod and Restoration Trade Show at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

February, 2005
The Wright Racing staff attends the SEMA Spring Show and 4-wheel drive exhibition at the Indiana Convention Center.

January, 2005
Work begins on the USAC Midget to prepare for competition in the 2005 racing season.

December, 2004
The Wright Racing staff attends the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis.  The world's largest "racing only" trade show.

November, 2004
Doug & Terri Wright attend the Kruse Las Vegas Classic Car Auction at Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort.

November, 2004
Doug & Terri Wright attend the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The SEMA show is America's largest auto-related trade show.

October, 2004
The Wright Racing staff attends the Kruse Auburn Auction and the NHRA's US Nationals over Labor Day weekend.

September, 2004
Doug & Rex Wright compete at the Bonneville Salt Flats annual Speed Week competition in Wendover, Utah.  Both logged times in excess of 220 mph!

August, 2004
Progress continues on all DWRPI Shop Projects, including the '65 Corvette restoration, the '72 Land Cruiser Hot Rod, and the Bonneville Salt Flat racer.

July, 2004
DWRPI submits entries for participation in the SCTA's Bonneville Speed Week.  The event will be held on the famed Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah.

June, 2004
DWRPI takes possession of the Chevy Land Speed Racing car which will compete at Bonneville's Speed Week in August of 2004.

May, 2004
Doug Wright Racing & Promotions joins SEMA, the auto industry's largest marketing organization.

April, 2004
The DWRPI staff will participate in the Hot Rod & Restoration Industry trade show, Feb 27-28, held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

March, 2004
DWRPI is retained to assist with Nick Wagner's Purdue Grand Prix effort.  Nick will also compete in the USAC Ford Focus Midget Series in 2004.

February, 2004
The first 2004 project arrives at the shop; a 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser - ready for a rebuild.

January, 2004
The Wright family visits Orlando over the holidays and attends the Capital One Bowl, watching the Purdue Boilermakers play the Georgia Bulldogs.

December, 2003
DWRPI keeps growing...adding an additional 3,000 square feet of shop space!

November, 2003
DWRPI is registered to attend the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis...the industry's largest "trade only" show.

October, 2003
The Valspar Corporation agrees to terms with DWRPI for a corporate paint sample project to be completed in December 2003.

September, 2003
DWRPI will attend the Kruse Auburn Classic Car Auction, Labor Day Weekend.  Over 5,000 antique and classic cars will roll off the auction block.

August, 2003
Doug Wright confirms plans to attend 2003 Speed Week at Bonneville Salt Flats (Utah) in August. Wright will finalize plans for a run on the salt in '04.

July, 2003
Doug Wright participates in the Good Guys Hot Rod Meet at Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis, Indiana.

June, 2003
Doug Wright attends the Jeff Gordon - Juan Pablo Montoya "tradin' paint" day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

May, 2003
Wright attends the Kruse Spring Auction featuring over 1,000 classic and custom cars.

April, 2003
Work begins on a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette for a customer in Racine, Wisconsin.  The car will require a complete driveline rebuild, including brakes, engine, and suspension.  The 'Vette is scheduled to be completed in mid-summer.

March, 2003
Doug & Terri Wright participated in the Hot Rod & Restoration Trade Show, sponsored by SEMA.  The Wright's attended several educational seminars for members of the hot rod industry.  The show was held at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis.