Archives for October 2013

10/19/13 Drag Racing News

Early ADRL testing numbers impressive at Houston with better air to ... Drag Racing Online Magazine They are testing today at Houston for tomorrows ADRL's season finale. Some of the teams and drivers recording good early numbers include perennial Pro ... See all stories on this topic » … [Read more...]

Morgan, Crowley close in on championships at Calder

Darren Morgan and Luke Crowley appear to have a lock on their respective ANDRA Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle championships after victory at Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams on Saturday at Melbourne’s Calder Park Raceway. In front of over 7000 Melbourne race fans, the ANDRA Drag Racing … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR ICON JOHN FORCE A SPECIAL GUEST DURING NHRA BREAKFAST AT 2013 SEMA SHOW HONORING “LEGENDS BEHIND THE MICROPHONE”

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2013) – NHRA Funny Car icon John Force, the 15-time NHRA world champion and a winner of an NHRA record 137 national events, will be a special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show it was announced today by NHRA officials. Force will make a special appearance … [Read more...]

10/18/13 Drag Racing News

News Drag Racing and Mammograms - an unlikely combination Motorsport.com Drag Racing and Mammograms - an unlikely combination. Alexis DeJoria: “I encourage any woman attending the race to stop by the mammovan and get ... See all stories on this topic » Mundey takes shot at drag … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL DRIVER SPENCER MASSEY BACK IN TITLE CONTENTION AS MELLO YELLO COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP HEADS TO LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS – For the third straight year, Top Fuel standout Spencer Massey is in the championship mix, currently sitting third in the points standings heading into the NHRA Toyota Nationals, which takes place Oct. 24-27 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The race is the penultimate event in … [Read more...]

10/17/13 Drag Racing News

Midland family steeped in the drag-racing sport Midland Reporter-Telegram A marvel in the world of drag racing, Midland's Blaine Hale is a perfectionist who, above all, perseveres in pursuit of horsepower, torque, reliability, speed and ... See all stories on this topic » 2013 NHRA: NHRA Mello … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT: HECTOR ARANA JR., JASON LINE, MATT HAGAN AND DOUG KALITTA

The following excerpts are from an interview with NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr., Pro Stock racer Jason Line, Funny Car driver Matt Hagan and Top Fuel competitor Doug Kalitta. THE MODERATOR: Joining us first today will be Pro Stock Motorcycle rider … [Read more...]

10/16/13 Drag Racing News

Slideshow: Drag Racing in Brown County NUVO Newsweekly Slideshow: Drag Racing in Brown County ... Indiana's hills of turning oaks, walnuts, and ashes, is the Brown County Dragway, a weekly host to local drag racing. See all stories on this topic » NUVO Newsweekly Bonnar claims drag … [Read more...]

Gene Winfield’s Open House

Last Saturday Gene Winfield hosted his annual charity open house at his shops in Mojave. The shops are fascinating and the back acres where the old and ex-projects are kept are equally fascinating. Many projects that are either abandoned or awaiting to be started again are all over. It's like … [Read more...]

10/15/13 Drag Racing News

Lucas gives seat to team's Aussie crewman Crampton for 2014 season Drag Racing Online Magazine Next season Morgan Lucas will turn over the cockpit of the GEICO/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster to longtime crewman Richie Crampton, who recently earned his ... See all stories on this topic » Drag … [Read more...]