Archives for December 2013

IHRA Welcomes Central Illinois Dragway to Member Track Family as 109th Track

NORWALK, Ohio (December 5, 2013) – The International Hot Rod Association™ is thrilled to announce the addition of Central Illinois Dragway to the IHRA Member Track family. Located in rural Havana, Illinois, Central Illinois Dragway is one of the longest running dragstrips in the state with … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Ted Jones on December 9!

Join us on Monday night, December 9, as we visit with former IHRA President and Masters Entertainment owner Ted Jones as he takes us Inside Drag Racing! Plus, John Bockelman and JB's Take and this week's Racer of the Week! MONDAYS, 8-9 PM Eastern Time (7-8 Central, 6-7 Mountain, 5-6 … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA PRO MOD SERIES TO FEATURE 10-RACE SCHEDULE WITH RETURN TO ATLANTA DRAGWAY; RACE COVERAGE TO AIR ON VELOCITY CHANNEL

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2013) – The 2014 NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series schedule has been released featuring a 10-race schedule, with each event to be televised on the Velocity Channel, it was announced today by NHRA officials. The series will visit drag strips across the country from March … [Read more...]

12/04/13 Drag Racing News

Your Awesome 2013 Small Tire Drag Racing Compilation Video Is ... autoevolution The guys over at “The Racing Vids” have put an end to this year's drag racing season with a 57-minute long compilation that should keep any drag strip ... See all stories on this topic » Brodix … [Read more...]

12/03/13 Drag Racing News

Stott In Search of New Primary Sponsor - Quain Stott Drag Racing admin Quain Stott Drag Racing is now facing a new challenge for the 2014 racing season. The last 17 years with LeeBoy have been some of the most rewarding times ... Quain Stott Drag Racing … [Read more...]

Woodburn Dragstrip Awards Banquet 2013

2013 Season Officially ends with 36th Annual Awards Dinner A marvelous time was had by all in attendance at the 36th Annual Woodburn Dragstrip Awards Dinner at the Holiday Inn in Wilsonville. Specialty awards and championship trophies were handed out, and lots of laughs and tears were experienced … [Read more...]

12/02/13 Drag Racing News

The Presurfer: ANDRA Drag Racing Super Slow Mo Gerard What does ANDRA Drag Racing look like at 1000 frames per second? Amazing details as the high speed sport of drag racing is slowed right down. ANDRA is ... The Presurfer … [Read more...]

12/01/13 Drag Racing News

Portage man loved fishing, drag racing nwitimes.com Dale “Vic” Vickrey was an outgoing man who loved drag racing and golfing, said his son, ... He began drag racing in the 1960s and continued to race until 1997. See all stories on this topic » Veteran Drag Racer Gordie Bonin Dead at 65 … [Read more...]

Farewell, Don Cook

Text by Danny White ~ Photos by Tom West Former fuel racer Don Cook recently passed away. We remember Cook, a member of Chris Karamesines' Greek Fleet, with a couple of photos. … [Read more...]

Farewell, Joe Black

  Text by Danny White   Mike Ditty Former funny car racer Joe Black recently passed away. Joe raced the Green Hornet funny cars mainly in the northeast, but was known to travel out west. We remember the Brooklyn racer in photos. RIP, Joe. Bob … [Read more...]