Archives for 2013

8/25/13 Drag Racing News

News Spring Hill's Meyer looks ready to close '13 drag racing season strong Topeka Capital Journal Veteran Top Alcohol Dragster competitor Randy Meyer insists that he doesn't pay attention to points, at least not until he absolutely has to. "To be honest with ... See all stories on this topic … [Read more...]

8/24/13 Drag Racing News

News W.Va. Drag Racer Hall of Fame to induct inaugural class in October The Republic CHARLESTON, West Virginia — A newly formed organization is looking to honor residents who contributed to the state's rich history of drag racing. A group of ... See all stories on this topic » Racing: … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: RACERS TO BATTLE FOR FINAL POSITIONS IN THE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS – When qualifying begins for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, all racers in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will enter the race with an assortment of goals on their to-do lists. While some racers will be thrilled by simply qualifying for Monday’s eliminations at the Big … [Read more...]

8/23/13 Drag Racing News

News 'Snake and Mongoo$e' brings high octane racing drama to ... The Beverly Hills Courier "Snake & Mongoo$e," the feature film about how drag racing became famous and the rivalry and friendship between the sports' two biggest stars, blazes into the ... See all stories on this topic » … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS TESTING RESULTS THURSDAY

LANGDON AND FORCE HAVE TOP RUNS DURING SECOND DAY OF TESTING FOR CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALSBROWNSBURG, Ind. – Top Fuel standout Shawn Langdon wasn’t far off his track-record pace during Thursday’s second day of testing for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, as the Top Fuel points … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT

An interview with:  MICHAEL RAY, GREG ANDERSON, RON CAPPS, TONY SCHUMACHERTHE MODERATOR:  We'll get started today with our NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series teleconference.  As you all know, the series heads to the world's largest drag race, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on August 28th … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA FUNNY CAR PIONEER JACK CHRISMAN INDUCTED POSTHUMOUSLY INTO THE MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME OF AMERICA CLASS OF 2013

DETROIT -- NHRA Funny Car pioneer Jack Chrisman was one of seven icons from the world of motorsports inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America class of 2013 Wednesday evening during the organization’s annual induction ceremony at The Fillmore Detroit.Chrisman, the 1961 NHRA world … [Read more...]

8/22/13 Drag Racing News

News Jeff Michaels keeps drag racing in the family Coon Rapids Herald The year was 1971 and Jeff Michaels was just starting out in drag racing at Minnesota Dragways in Coon Rapids competing in his 375-horsepower 1969 ... See all stories on this topic » Coon Rapids Herald City looks … [Read more...]

Printable Coupon to See Fire-Breathing Jet Funny Cars & Jet Dragsters in Side-by-Side Eliminations at JET WARS, THIS SATURDAY, August 24, 2013

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NHRA NEWS: CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS TESTING RESULTS WEDNESDAY

TODD, GRAY, SAVOIE QUICKEST DURING FIRST DAY OF TESTING FOR CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALSBROWNSBURG, Ind. – Top Fuel driver J.R. Todd and Funny Car championship contender Johnny Gray put together the quickest passes during Wednesday’s first day of testing for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. … [Read more...]