Archives for 2010

NHRA AND PRODUCERS OF POPULAR DRAG RACING SHOW ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO PRODUCE MEDIA PROPERTIES

First Project “NHRA Unleashed” to Celebrate Pure American Horsepower GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2010) – NHRA and producers of the popular drag racing show Pinks®, Stephen Pullin and Jack Schaeffer, have agreed to create, develop and produce media properties including new racing competitions, new … [Read more...]

Martin Family Racing Team looking forward to 2010 PMRA season

Wayne Martin guides three generations of family racing with Barrie, Ontario-based Corvette Pro ModifiedSitting in the team’s large shop just outside of Barrie, Ontario recently, Tim Martin explained why his team signed up with the Pro Modified Racing Association in 2009.“This will open more doors … [Read more...]

Drag Racers Reunion Radio Mon. 11th 7pm EST

Don't miss Sam Auxier, Jr's. radio show every Monday 7pm EST http://dragracersreunion.ning.com/  … [Read more...]

IHRA Nitro Jam Featured Nationally in Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal

Anticipation Building for Season Debut January 29-30 at PBIRNORWALK, Ohio (January 6, 2010) – The International Hot Rod Association's recent announcements regarding the changes to its popular Nitro Jam drag racing series continues to make waves as media outlets across the country weigh in on the … [Read more...]

Mountain Music

Drag Racing Pictures: Mountain Music by Danny White. Former funny car racer Roger Hamrick sent some updated information for the Drag List, including this cool photo from 1975. … [Read more...]

NHRA’S GREATEST RACES SERIES TO AIR ON FOX SPORTS NET

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 5, 2010) – Take a step down memory lane as NHRA, in cooperation with long-time announcer, television commentator and author, Bill Stephens, relives the great history of NHRA’s most memorable events in a 13-week series entitled “NHRA’s Greatest Races” presented by ProCare Rx. … [Read more...]

Palm Beach Provides Backdrop for Nitro Jam Sunshine State Debut

Record Crowds Expected at Largest Nitro Jam in History NORWALK, Ohio (January 4, 2010) – When it comes to Florida and racing perhaps no state does it better.With dozens of tracks and multiple national events spread throughout the year Florida ranks right near the top of nearly everyone's motorsports … [Read more...]

50th Winternationals Web Site Launched at Noon ET Today

NHRA LAUNCHES EVENT-SPECIFIC WEB SITE TO KICK OFF COUNTDOWN TO THE HISTORIC 50TH WINTERNATIONALSWeb site will provide a memorable look back at every decade and a road map of planned activities including Cacklefests, Tribute Cars, Autograph sessions, “Golden 50” cars and unveiling of the Greatest … [Read more...]

Rufus Boyd aka ‘Brooklyn Heavy" passes

I just heard that Heavy has passed away.  Anyone in drag racing in the 70's, especially from the NY Metro area, surely has a couple of Heavy stories, that's for sure.I don know when, where, or anymore about this, but if I learn more, I will pass it along.  - Jackee Allen … [Read more...]

Lou Sattelmaier Passes on….

Famed Cleveland area altered and jet funny car driver, Lou Sattelmaier... has passed away... complete story, click http://www.cruisintimes.org/  or click Gone But Not Forgotten for complete story.   Feel free to email the story to a friend. - John Shapiro … [Read more...]