Archives for 2010

2010 NHRA Topeka Friday Qualifying

Drag Racing Results: 2010 NHRA Topeka Friday Qualifying by NHRA. Results Friday after the first two of four rounds of qualifying for the 22nd annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX at Heartland Park Topeka, Kansas. … [Read more...]

Taylor Tops in Early ADRL Qualifying in Virginia

PETERSBURG, VA (May 21, 2010)—Chalk one up for the little guy. Or at least for the littler guy, as Frankie “Mad Man” Taylor made the quickest run in “doorslammer” history to lead Pro Extreme qualifying after the first day of the ADRL Speedtech U.S. Drags III at Virginia Motorsports Park … [Read more...]

Brian Rodekopf Pro Stock, 1978

Brian Rodekopf Pro Stock AMX, 1978, by Al Booton … [Read more...]

WOOTTON SEEKS TO EXTEND THE WINNING WAYS IN KANSAS

CleanBoost® PERFORMANCE MOTOR OIL TEAM IMPRESSED WITH WOOTTON'S ROOKIE RESULTSTopeka, Kan. – Rookie Top Alcohol Dragster driver Kristen Wootton loves her new part-time job.The 32-year old driver from Magnolia, Texas juggles being a mother of two, running a successful glass business with driving her … [Read more...]

Early Dragmasters Rip Up the Quarter Mile!

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!!! Here's a couple real boss shots of Dragmasters burning up the quarter mile. These were the first edition Mark IV Dragmaster chassis. The top photo looks like Dode Martin behind the wheel of the "Two Thing." Take care gang!!! your Dragmaster Pal... Jeff --Posted By Jeff … [Read more...]

Rear view from a top alcohol dragster

At only half the horsepower of the Top Fuel class with Nitromethane fuel, this alcohol digger still gives you a thrill looking out over the poop deck...Hang On, wild ride - sound up!Looking backwards at 267 MPH. No wimpy sound!http://www.wimp.com/rearview … [Read more...]

Charles Carpenter Racing ADRL Speedtech U.S. Drags III Preview

(5-20-2010) PETERSBURG, VA – Dating back to the ADRL World Finals held in Dallas, TX last October, Charles Carpenter's performance has been nearly unparalleled. However, after a serious crash at the 2009 season opener in Houston, the patchwork appearance of his legendary Pro Nitrous '55 Chevy left … [Read more...]

Animal Jim Feurer Awards Pinks All Out Burnout Prize

Larry Dumke won the Pinks All Out Quick 8 "You Are An Animal" burnout contest. I was judge. - Animal Jim … [Read more...]

No more Mister Nice Guy, says Pro Stock veteran Morgan

TOPEKA, Kan. (May 20) -- Larry Morgan is taking his Lucas Oil Ford Mustang Pro Stock car to Kansas, and the gloves are coming off.The veteran racer and engine builder has been working the bugs out of his new Ford engine all season. In the process, he's burned up a lot of parts and pieces, which has … [Read more...]

Lucas hoping to do lots of laundry in Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (May 20) -- The GEICO Powersports/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster has been building momentum the last few races, and driver Morgan Lucas isn't going to let a checkered history with Heartland Park Topeka break that stride.Heading into this weekend's 22nd annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer … [Read more...]