12/01/17 Drag Racing News




Big shows coming to US 131 Motorsports Park in 2018 MLive.com
If it has wheels, there’s a good chance that drag racing fans will see it flying down U.S. 131 Motorsports Park next season. Martin Dragway officials have announced the special events portion of its 2018 special events schedule, and variety is the word. Beginning with the inaugural Memorial Weekend …

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Mike Dunn Out As President Of The IHRA? Dragzine.com
His presence was expected to factor heavily into the return of nitro racing to the program, but such a move never materialized, as the professional racing roadmap has been continually pushed. The organization then announced this fall the discontinuation of all championship sportsman drag racing in …

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Larry Larson Adds Another Redemption Title To Growing No Prep Resume Dragzine.com
Larry Larson is and perhaps always will be regarded as the king of true street legal drag racing, thanks to his impressive run of Drag Week victories and performance records. But the Kansas City-area chassis builder may soon reign over the no prep world, as well, if he continues the pace he’s presently …

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Community news and events for Dec. 1 and beyond Ocala
The Twilight Cruisers will hold their 17th annual Toys for Kids show 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, 13700 SW 16th Ave., Ocala. The show will include classic cars, food, displays and drag racer Josh Hart. Free admission; donations accepted. Proceeds will benefit Interfaith …

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1968 Plymouth Hemi GTX Has Traveled From Michigan to Hawaii—More Than Once! Hot Rod Network
It is a given that rare coins travel, but so do collector cars. We first encountered this pristine Medium Dark Turquoise Metallic 1968 Hemi GTX at St. Ignace, Michigan, back in 1999. It was our intent to photograph the car, but due to inclement weather we missed the opportunity. Fast-forward to 2012.

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Ricky "Shady" Coker Index-Journal
Shady had a passion for drag racing and loved being surrounded by family and friends. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are his son, Mark Mooney (Amanda) of Greenwood; step mother, Vickey Landrick; sisters, Jackie Branham, Marie Coker, Erica “Missy” Neely, and Tammy Coker; brother, …

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What Makes A Fully Built Engine? Super Street Network (blog)
“I absolutely hate this term with a passion, as some can describe a piston-and-rod setup with stock sleeves as a fully built engine,” Rodcharoen says, who’s known for building big-power, race-winning drag racing engines, mostly of the Honda variety. Hate the term or not, Rodcharoen has still got an …

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New BMW i8 Coupe and i8 Roadster Debut Hybrid Cars News
For those who care about silent running more than drag racing, battery range stands at 34 miles (55 km) for the fixed-roof model, and just under that for the drop top. All of your favorite i8 features – including BMW Laserlight headlights, an acoustic warning for scaring pedestrians, and the ability to …

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What’s That Hemi Worth? Real-World Guide for Muscle Car Collectors Today Hot Rod Network
This 1970 Hemi Road Runner turned up in a Texas barn and, despite a drag racing background, was “original enough” that Tim Wellborn chose to leave it as found. Seen here at MCACN, at the Wellborn Museum it is now the centerpiece of a special group of cars and parts that are unrestored but still …

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Jeep Compass Trailhawk Vs Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Off-Roading Comparison: Video Fiat Chrysler Authority
It’s more entertaining than you might expect, plus the guys decided to throw in a little drag racing between the two Jeeps for good measure. Spoiler …

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