Archives for 2010

British Drag Racing Hall of Fame inductees announced

After a very successful race season in 2009 racers, officials and their guests gathered in Northampton, England on 6th February for the annual Santa Pod Racers Club / Avon Park International Racing Association dinner and dance which also incorporate trophy presentations. Since its inception the … [Read more...]

NHRA UNLEASHED LOGO UNVEILED

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2010) — NHRA unveiled the logo for its newest exciting and interactive experience for spectators and participants, NHRA Unleashed, and also revealed additional details about the event concept.NHRA Unleashed, an experience unlike any other, both on and off the track, … [Read more...]

FULLER, JOON, STEPHENS, REINHART ON WFO RADIO NHRA TUESDAY

HOLLYWOOD, FL (February 1, 2010) - Veteran NHRA Top Fuel driver "Hot" Rod Fuller headlines a diverse lineup of guests on this week's WFO Radio NHRA Tuesday with host Joe Castello, live at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 2.  To listen, go to http://www.wforadio.comFuller, the 2007 NHRA Top Fuel … [Read more...]

2010 TV Schedule on ESPN2 Announced

NHRA Race Day presented by Lucas Oil returns for fourth seasonGLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2010) — NHRA will launch its 10th anniversary season with ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports television, with a primetime telecast of the most highly anticipated Full Throttle Series race in many years at … [Read more...]

We lose another Pioneer-KS Pittman passes 1-31-10

Bob Tasca Sr.                           Dick Wells                         KS PittmanWe lose another Pionner-KS Pittman passed on January 31, 2010Where do we go from here? This isn't where we intended to be. We had it all, … [Read more...]

KS Pittman passes

Gasser Legend KS Pittman passed away last night.  My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and many fans. Here are some photos of K.S.' machines. - Jackee Allen … [Read more...]

Grady Bryant offers second novel

Veteran drag racer Grady Bryant is out with his second non-drag racing novel. It's called the Devils Bible, an action adventure story. Wouldn't it be cool if an old drag racer made it to the New York Times best seller list? Check it out: https://www.createspace.com/3407172 … [Read more...]

Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association releases 2010 schedule

Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association releases 2010 schedule, adds Super Chevy and NHRA Unleashed to the series.01-18-2010 Huntington, NY – The NEOPM’s 2010 season is set with 9 events for 2010 starting with Napa Day at the Drags May 1st at Virginia Motorsports Park. The NEOPM has doubled its quarter … [Read more...]

Palm Beach International hosts sold out Nitro Jam

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Saturday's final results from the IHRA Palm Beach Nitro Jam at Palm Beach International Raceway. The race is the first of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster -- Bobby Lagana Jr., 6.339 seconds, 136.52 mph def. Del Cox Jr., 10.158 seconds, 80.78 mph. … [Read more...]

80s Funny Cars, Northeast Part 2

Drag Racing Stories: 80s Funny Cars, Northeast Part 2 by Danny White. In this round of 80s Funny cars, we go back to the Northeast and feature the Arrows of R.C Sherman, Jim Wemett, Tom Gambardella, and Bobby Lagana. The Challengers of Gary Richards and Frank Kramberger are showcased, as are the … [Read more...]