Archives for 2013

MELLO YELLO COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE PICTURE COMING INTO FOCUS AS TEAMS GEAR UP FOR NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS IN LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS – Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Matt Smith has the most realistic shot of becoming the first 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champion during the NHRA Toyota Nationals this weekend (Oct. 24-27) at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but even he’s not counting his chickens … [Read more...]

Larsen Motorsports Taking Pre Orders of Blaze Graphic Novel

Pre Orders go on sale today for the Adventures of Blaze, a new graphic novel series presented by the Larsen Motorsports jet dragster team. Attached is a picture of the first cover. Check it out: http://www.adventuresofblaze.com   … [Read more...]

ANDRA announces first inductees for Hall of Fame

The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce the first five inductees into the ANDRA Hall of Fame. The ANDRA Hall of Fame was announced as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations for Australia’s drag racing sanctioning body and members had a chance to nominate the people … [Read more...]

MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY STEPS UP AND PICKS UP CANCELLED NEOPMA PRO MOD EVENT FOR THIS WEEKEND

(10-23-2013) Mechanicsville, MD – The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods (NEOPMA) will finish their season at MIR this coming weekend October 26 – 27 thanks to the Miller Family stepping up and having the NEOPMA final points event of the year at MIR to crown a Champion. Maryland International Raceway’s fans … [Read more...]

JASON LINE HOPING TO OVERCOME HURDLES IN PRO STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT AT NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS IN LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS – Currently sitting in third place in Pro Stock, two-time world champion Jason Line already knows he has to make up ground to leap past Mike Edwards and current points leader Jeg Coughlin during the final two events in the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. A recent mishap in … [Read more...]

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...]