Archives for November 2013

‘Mr. Explosive’ crew chief Jake Sanders gets his A/Fuel License

Jake Sanders, crew chief for his Dads 'Mr Explosive' Nitro Nostalgia funny car, finished up his licence runs Thursday at the NHRA Division 7 Final test/tune day. Driving the Litton Financial Services A/Fueler Jake made a final run of 5.56 @ 241.37. Is Jake on his way to taking the seat from his Dad … [Read more...]

COURTNEY FORCE HOPING TO KEEP POMONA FINAL ROUND STREAK GOING, END MELLO YELLO SERIES SEASON WITH A VICTORY AT AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS

POMONA, Calif. – Sensational sophomore Funny Car racer Courtney Force enters the Auto Club NHRA Finals attempting to end the season in the same way as it began, with a win at the historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. The tradition rich season-ending event, Nov. 7-10, is the second of two NHRA races … [Read more...]

11/04/13 Drag Racing News

Gaston Gazette Racers make strong starts at Bahrain drag racing championship ... Bahrain News Agency Manama, Nov. 3. (BNA) -- The skills of the GCC region's most talented drag racers came under the spotlight over the weekend when the opening round of the ... See all stories on this topic … [Read more...]

Jones Clinches Third Straight Painless Performance OFAA Championship with Win at Texas Raceway

Event # 9 of 9 - October 25th, 2013 - Kennedale, TX The Painless Performance Products Outlaw Fuel Altered Series invaded Texas Raceway as thirteen cars came to strut their stuff under the lights on a chilly Friday night in North Texas. Jimmy Jones came into the event with a very slim points … [Read more...]

Mercedes 300SL Gullwing at Bonneville Gives Us Salt Fever and more videos

Play all » Mercedes 300SL Gullwing at Bonneville Gives Us Salt Fever by Petrolicious SMP Racing — ELMS Hungaroring + 1 video by DragTimesInfo 900hp FLAME THROWER Supra by … [Read more...]

11/03/13 Drag Racing News

PH GOES DRAG RACING... Pistonheads.com Green. Go. Pedal to the metal, the scream of tortured rubber, the smell of knackered clutch. Drag racing is the purest, most egalitarian form of motorsport and ... See all stories on this topic » Pistonheads.com 10 pm — Auto Racing. … [Read more...]

ANDRA Drag Racing – Gruelling conditions cap gruelling season at Australian Nationals

The Australian Nationals rounded out the longest ANDRA season in decades on Sunday at Sydney Dragway with dramatic final rounds crowning the champions in hot and windy conditions. American Tommy Johnson Jr earned his first win on Australia soil, adding to his nine NHRA victories. It was an … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Donnie Holbrook Tribute on November 4!

Join us on November 4 as we pay tribute to a great racer and businessman who helped many along the way, Donnie Holbrook. Joining his wife Barbara will be special guests Bunny Burkett, Clay Millican, and others. Plus, John Bockelman and JB's Take and this week's Racer of the Week! MONDAYS, 8-9 … [Read more...]

11/02/13 Drag Racing News

PH GOES DRAG RACING... Pistonheads.com Drag racing is the purest, most egalitarian form of motorsport and practised at traffic lights across the nation every single day. Let's be honest, it's the first 'racing' ... See all stories on this topic » Pistonheads.com Kuwaiti … [Read more...]

Quick qualifying day as Australian Nationals takes shape in Sydney

Phil Lamattina, John Zappia, Steve Reed, Lee Bektash, Chris Matheson and Luke Crowley lead their respective fields following day two of the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway.Lamattina used a final session 4.715 to narrowly oust brother John’s 4.719 near identical Fuchs dragster from the top … [Read more...]