Archives for 2013

RESCHEDULED NEOPMA FINAL POINTS EVENT OF THE SEASON OCTOBER 26TH AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK TO DETERMINE 2013 CHAMPIONSHIP

(10-21-2013) Petersburg, VA– After rain forced the cancellation of the original scheduled date of October 12, the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods (NEOPMA) ready for their final point’s event of 2013, “Rumble in the Park” in Petersburg, VA. You won’t want to miss some of the Fastest Quarter Mile Pro Mods … [Read more...]

22nd California Hot Rod Reunion Concludes with Crowning of Champions

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- The NHRA Motorsports Museum’s 22nd annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California came to a thrilling conclusion Sunday at the legendary Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Racing icons like Grand Marshal Butch Leal, Honoree Larry Dixon Sr., Tom … [Read more...]

Atlanta Speed Shop $10,000 Drag Races and Car Show

(Commerce, GA – October 20) Atlanta Speed Shop hosted the eleventh edition of the Atlanta $10,000 Drag Races and Car Show at Atlanta Dragway on October 20, 2013. The first nine were held at Atlanta Speed Shop Dragway in Covington, GA from 1964 to 1972, and the tenth in October 2012 at Atlanta … [Read more...]

10/20/13 Drag Racing News

News Auto Club Speedway on track to reopen drag strip for 2014 Los Angeles Daily News ... “intense dedication” by sponsors Auto Club of Southern California, NHRA, SEMA and K&N Filters were the foundation of the decision to return to drag racing. See all stories on this topic » … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Eddie Krawiec on October 21!

Join us on Monday, October 21, as we host Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance and Hines rider Eddie Krawiec, a three-time and reigning NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion. Eddie rode a Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson V-Rod to the title in 2008, 2011 and 2012. Bike fans, this one is for … [Read more...]

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...]