Archives for June 2013

NHRA NEWS: ENDERS RETURNS TO CHICAGO’S ROUTE 66 RACEWAY AND SITE OF HISTORIC FIRST PRO STOCK VICTORY

JOLIET, Ill. — When Erica Enders-Stevens defeated Greg Anderson in the finals at the 2012 O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals she wrote another page in the NHRA history books. She became the first woman to win in Pro Stock and the 14th female overall to win in the sport. The win was nearly a year … [Read more...]

6/25/13 Drag Racing News

NewsDrag Racing: Shawn Langdon back on top of standings after New EnglandThe NationalLangdon reached the final at the New England Nationals, the 11th of 24 races that make up America's 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season, losing to Spencer Massey. However, his sixth, final-round appearance of … [Read more...]

“Queen of Diamonds II” 300 MPH Jet Dragster Debuts in Style

Enfield, CT – Al Hanna, President of Hanna Motorsports Jets, Enfield, CT announces the debut of the much awaited “Queen of Diamonds II” 300 MPH Jet Dragster. The brand new and revolutionary semi-streamliner “Queen of Diamonds II” 300 MPH Jet Dragster was conceived more than 10 years ago, on a napkin … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: DOUG KALITTA READY TO TURN STRONG QUALIFYING RUNS INTO TOP FUEL WIN AT O’REILLY ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY

JOLIET, Ill. – Doug Kalitta has had no trouble turning in top runs in qualifying in his Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster during the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, taking the No. 1 spot at four different races, including last weekend’s NHRA debut at New England Dragway.The next step is turning … [Read more...]

NEOPMA NEXT EVENT AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY JUNE 29TH FOR THE “RUMBLE IN THE GROVE” PRESENTED BY PENSKE

(06-24-2013) Mohnton, PA – The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association [NEOPMA], moves onto their fifth event of 2013, the "Rumble in the Grove" June 29th at Maple Grove Raceway. You won't want to miss some of the fastest quarter mile Pro Mods in the country competing on the historic surface, and look … [Read more...]

6/24/13 Drag Racing News

NewsResults from NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series New England Nationals at ...MassLive.com (blog)TOP FUEL: 1, Spencer Massey. 2, Shawn Langdon. 3, Doug Kalitta. 4, Terry McMillen. 5, Tony Schumacher. 6, Bob Vandergriff. 7, Morgan Lucas. 8, Clay Millican. 9, David Grubnic. 10, Antron Brown. 11, … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Adam Sorokin on June 24!

 Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin Radio: Adam Sorokin on June 24! by Bill Pratt. Join us on June 24 as we welcome the popular Adam Sorokin, the two-time NHRA Heritage Series Top Fuel Champion. Adam has driven just about every type of car in nostalgia drag racing to work into the seat of the … [Read more...]

Atlanta Dragway Summit ET Series Double Header event

FLETCHER WINS SECOND IN A ROW, ANOTHER BROWN IN SUPER PRO FINAL(Commerce, GA – June 22)  Racers coming to Atlanta Dragway had a chance at double the fun, where not one, but two complete Summit ET Series events were contested.  For the second week in a row, David Fletcher enjoyed the Super Pro … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: MELLO YELLO SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM EPPING, N.H.

C. FORCE, MASSEY, JOHNSON AND HALL RACE TO VICTORIES AT INAUGURAL AUTO-PLUS NHRA NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS AT NEW ENGLAND DRAGWAYEPPING, N.H – In their first finals head-to-head matchup, Courtney Force claimed a memorable Funny Car victory against her legendary father John Force on Sunday at the … [Read more...]

Weekly YouTube Drag Racing Update

22 videos DRAG RACING (OSCA) PLAYLIST  by Manny Rego We think you'd like... BAD ASS DRAG CRASH / WHEELSTAND HIGHLIGHT VIDEO by urbanhillbilly Sick Seconds Camaro Chassis Dyno Session by stevemorrisracing 1965 NHRA … [Read more...]