Archives for 2013

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...]

Quarter Mile Foundation names John Mullin to produce documentary pilot

Parma Heights, Ohio (October 29, 2013) – The Board of Directors of the Quarter Mile Foundation has named veteran, award winning motorsports television producer John B. Mullin to create an initial pilot for the PROJECT 1320 documentary. Foundation Chairman Traci Hrudka commented, “After reviewing … [Read more...]

ARANA TARGETING SEASON ENDING SUCCESS IN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE AT AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS

POMONA, Calif. – The 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series comes to a dramatic close at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, Nov. 7-10, and racers in each Mello Yello Series category hopes to finish the season riding a wave of success. This includes Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Hector Arana and his Lucas Oil … [Read more...]

11/01/13 Drag Racing News

How to Make Electric Cars The Future Of Drag Racing Jalopnik ... essentially, an electric car can take off incredibly fast. Which is what drag racing is all about. The cars are well-suited to drag racing — so what's the problem? See all stories on this topic » Motorcycle Racing … [Read more...]

Sportsman racers in record territory at Australian Nationals

Friday qualifying for the Australian Nationals saw many racers in the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship bettering national records as fields were set ahead of the start of Saturday eliminations at Sydney Dragway. Greg Leahy was in a position of domination in Competition following a 6.553 … [Read more...]

JEGS RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA SPORTSNATIONALS EVENTS THROUGH 2016

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2013) – JEGS Mail Order, a nationwide leader in the sales and distribution of parts and supplies for the aftermarket performance industry, has signed an agreement with NHRA to continue as the title sponsor for all three NHRA SPORTSnationals events through 2016. The end of … [Read more...]

10/31/13 Drag Racing News

Stage set for tonight's Bahrain drag racing championship opening ... Bahrain News Agency Manama, Oct. 31. (BNA) -- The GCC's top drag racing teams are tuned up and ready to make a formidable start to this year's Bahrain Drag Racing ... See all stories on this topic » Bahrain News … [Read more...]

GARY COURTIER CROWNED 2013 NEOPMA CHAMPION

(10-31-2013) Huntington, NY – It’s been a long journey filled season, but one team persevered and emerged a champion after battling the tough competition that race the quarter mile Pro Mod series, and it came down to the final points event of 2013 to determine the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE: JEG COUGHLIN JR., SHAWN LANGDON, MATT SMITH, JOHN FORCE

The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring newly crowned 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force; 2013 Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith; Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon; and Pro Stock points leader Jeg Coughlin. MODERATOR: Thank you for joining us for this … [Read more...]

10/30/13 Drag Racing News

Final chance to see American drag racing star Blacktown Sun Racing fans will get see nine-time American champion Tommy Johnson Jr for the last time when he competes in the Australian drag racing championships at ... See all stories on this topic » 16th NHRA title sweet for John Force … [Read more...]