Archives for August 2009

MOONEYES DRAGMASTER

Here's one of my favorite Dragmaster dragsters. This is the Mooneyes Dragmaster with the Mark IV chassis. This is an exact duplicate that Dode Martin and Jim Nelson built at the Dragmaster company in Carlsbad, California. Pretty cool stuff! Take care Dragmaster gang and I'll post soooon! Your … [Read more...]

2009 NHRA Indy Wednesday Testing

Drag Racing Results: 2009 NHRA Indy Wednesday Testing by NHRA. Tony Schumacher and Ashley Force Hood were the quickest in their respective categories during testing Wednesday at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. … [Read more...]

Pinks All Out Goes Nitro

Bakersfield, CA: The widely popular cable TV show "Pinks All Out" goes nitro. For the first time in the shows history they will feature exhibition runs by Top Fuel dragsters and Nitro Funny Cars. Auto Club Famoso Raceway manager, Blake Bowser announced this special aspect to the show that will tape … [Read more...]

LennMar Motorsports Keeps on Rocking

By Celeste SmithOn Friday, August 28th Christmas comes early for Gaylen Smith and Mark Eddins of LenMar Motorsports as they will take delivery of their new 1957 Hellaire built by Tim McAmis Race Cars. Once the anticipated ’57 is on campus, Chad Mahone (critter) at House of Hot Rods (the main … [Read more...]

Schmidt Wins Woodburn All Harley Northwest Nationals

Drag Racing Results: Schmidt Wins Woodburn All Harley Northwest Nationals by Elvon. Phil Schmidt won Top Fuel at the AHDRA Northwest Nationals at Woodburn Dragstrip on August 21, 22, and 23. The event saw new track ET and Speed records set in the nitro class. … [Read more...]

NHRA ANNOUNCES 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES SCHEDULE

Series Remains at 24 events; Second Event Added in Charlotte;Countdown to the Championship to Start at Mac Tools U.S. NationalsGLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2009) – It’s the newest and most spectacular drag racing venue on the tour, and in 2010 zMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C. will play host to two NHRA … [Read more...]

Pappas Joins Mickey Thompson XTF 3-Second Club

O’FALLON, MO (Aug. 25, 2009) — When Spiro Pappas joined the National Guard ADRL’s eighth-mile Flowmaster Extreme 10.5 (XTF) series this year, he had two stated missions: break into the three-second zone and beat Billy Glidden. He accomplished both goals Aug. 22, during the National Guard ADRL Summit … [Read more...]

From tragedy to triumph, the ‘King of Quake’ continues to wow audiences

Chances are at some point in your life you have seen – or at least heard – the fiery, earth-shaking truck driven by the legendary Bob Motz.Whether attending a race or simply driving by your local drag strip on a Saturday night, hundreds of thousands of people have witnessed the awesome spectacle … [Read more...]

IHRA, New England Dragway to honor American heroes on ‘Freedom Friday’

IHRA, New England Dragway to honor American heroes on ‘Freedom Friday’ at Amalie Oil North American NationalsSeptember 11th, 2001 is a date that won’t soon be forgotten.It is a date that struck the lives of every citizen in the United States and will always be remembered with sorrow. In the years … [Read more...]

Goodguys 8th DuPont Blue Suede Cruise hits Norwalk, Ohio

Goodguys 8th DuPont Blue Suede Cruise Brings a Dose of Nostalgia to Summit Motorsports Park!Norwalk, Ohio –The Goodguys 8th DuPont Blue Suede Cruise takes fans back in time the weekend of August 28, 29 & 30 as nostalgia takes center stage at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk. The racetrack will be … [Read more...]