Archives for October 2013

10/23/13 Drag Racing News

Drag racing legalization pushed Saipan Tribune Christopher Leon Guerrero (Cov-Saipan) prefiled yesterday a bill that would legalize drag racing in the CNMI where he said “illegal” drag races have already ... See all stories on this topic Sweden's Tierp Arena declares bankruptcy, goes … [Read more...]

JOHN FORCE READY TO KEEP MOMENTUM GOING, INCH CLOSER TO FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP AT NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS IN LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS – In search of his 16th Funny Car world championship title, John Force has executed the blueprint perfectly in the Mello Yello Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs, advancing to the final round in each of the last three races and winning the last two events. It put Force and his … [Read more...]

10/22/13 Drag Racing News

Davenport's Grothus wins drag racing title Quad City Times Davenport's Brunson Grothus raced to victory Saturday in the American Drag Racing League World Finals IX at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas. See all stories on this topic » PSCA Western Shootout at Las Vegas Drag Racing … [Read more...]

SHAWN LANGDON BRINGS HOT HAND TO COUNTDOWN CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE AT NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS IN LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS – Riding a hot hand in Las Vegas can lead to riches for those who are lucky enough to find the winning groove. Shawn Langdon and his Al-Anabi Racing silver dragster have been one of the hottest teams this year in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. They have raced to six wins, three … [Read more...]

10/21/13 Drag Racing News

Dragfest pulls impressive numbers as classics show off Gatton Star DRAG RACING: Numbers easily passed 200 at Warwick Dragfest at the weekend, and included the only Model T Ford in the world with a fibre glass body. See all stories on this topic » Morgan, Crowley close in on championships … [Read more...]

RESCHEDULED NEOPMA FINAL POINTS EVENT OF THE SEASON OCTOBER 26TH AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK TO DETERMINE 2013 CHAMPIONSHIP

(10-21-2013) Petersburg, VA– After rain forced the cancellation of the original scheduled date of October 12, the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods (NEOPMA) ready for their final point’s event of 2013, “Rumble in the Park” in Petersburg, VA. You won’t want to miss some of the Fastest Quarter Mile Pro Mods … [Read more...]

22nd California Hot Rod Reunion Concludes with Crowning of Champions

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- The NHRA Motorsports Museum’s 22nd annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California came to a thrilling conclusion Sunday at the legendary Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Racing icons like Grand Marshal Butch Leal, Honoree Larry Dixon Sr., Tom … [Read more...]

Atlanta Speed Shop $10,000 Drag Races and Car Show

(Commerce, GA – October 20) Atlanta Speed Shop hosted the eleventh edition of the Atlanta $10,000 Drag Races and Car Show at Atlanta Dragway on October 20, 2013. The first nine were held at Atlanta Speed Shop Dragway in Covington, GA from 1964 to 1972, and the tenth in October 2012 at Atlanta … [Read more...]

10/20/13 Drag Racing News

News Auto Club Speedway on track to reopen drag strip for 2014 Los Angeles Daily News ... “intense dedication” by sponsors Auto Club of Southern California, NHRA, SEMA and K&N Filters were the foundation of the decision to return to drag racing. See all stories on this topic » … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Eddie Krawiec on October 21!

Join us on Monday, October 21, as we host Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance and Hines rider Eddie Krawiec, a three-time and reigning NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion. Eddie rode a Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson V-Rod to the title in 2008, 2011 and 2012. Bike fans, this one is for … [Read more...]