Archives for 2013

NHRA NEWS: ATLANTA DRAGWAY NAMES NEW SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 23, 2013) – NHRA announced today that Taylor Parkerson has been hired as the sales and marketing manager at Atlanta Dragway, a company owned and operated facility.Parkerson comes to Atlanta Dragway from the James Brown Arena and Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Ga., where he worked … [Read more...]

7/23/13 Drag Racing News

NewsJohnson Wins Fifth Mile-High NationalsESPNThe topsy-turvy championship battles in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series' top two divisions enjoyed a rare week of stability at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. In Top Fuel, where the championship lead has changed ...See … [Read more...]

Maier, Kile, Gallen Sweep at IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals

Kile, Maier, Gallen sweep in thrilling fashion during championship Sunday at Mopar Nitro Jam NationalsElrod back in Grand Bend winner's circle, Latino repeats in Pro ModGRAND BEND, Ontario (July 21, 2013) – Prior to this weekend's IHRA national event at the Grand Bend Motorplex neither Tracy Kile … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Harrison Peyton on July 22!

Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin Radio: Harrison Peyton on July 22! by Bill Pratt. Join us tonight, July 22, at 8pm Eastern, as we visit with Harrison Peyton, who is putting together a movie about his brother, top fuel racer R.L. Peyton, AKA the Wild Man! R.L. Peyton was colorful both on and off … [Read more...]

Meadors, Goodguys Racing Team Win Quickest Outlaw Pro Mod Race in History

Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA - After a consistent and mistake-free weekend performance, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association President Marc Meadors won the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod class at last weekend's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Division 7 Series event at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, CA driving the … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: DEFENDING NHRA TOP FUEL WORLD CHAMPION ANTRON BROWN ZEROESIN ON SEASON TURNAROUND AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

SONOMA, Calif. – When compared to his impressive 2011 season and his championship 2012 campaign, the current NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season may seem like a minor letdown for Top Fuel superstar Antron Brown.After winning twice early in the year, Brown and his Matco Tools team have fallen … [Read more...]

VINNY BUDANO RACES TO NEOPMA SUPER CHEVY VICTORY AT MAPLEGROVE RACEWAY’S CHEVY VS. THE WORLD

(7-22-2013) Mohnton, PA – Vinny Budano and Team "Bad Apples" had their 68' Shafiroff Sponsored, Tim McAmis built Pro Mod ready for action and proved it with an impressive win at the 2013 Maple Grove Super Chevy, Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods "Chevy vs. The World" event. Overcoming blistering heat all … [Read more...]

Oksas First Doorslammer over 270

Scott Oksas of Santa Clarita, California, became the first drag racer in history unofficially to eclipse the 270 mph barrier in a race car with working doors. The run occurred at a West Coast Outlaw Pro Modified Association event at Sonoma Raceway on July 21, 2013. After a non-qualifying pass in the … [Read more...]

7/22/13 Drag Racing News

News Frazier, 11, finding niche in drag racingmessenger-inquirerFrazier, 11, finding niche in drag racing. Story · Comments · Image (1). Print: Create a hardcopy of this page; Font Size: Default font size: Larger font size. Frazier, 11, finding niche in drag racing. photo submitted Colby Frazier, 11 … [Read more...]

draglist latest videos for Jul 22, 2013

draglist latest videos for Jul 22, 2013 Mike Hill $60,000 Auto ProMod from Carolina Dragway (Ha... by urbanhillbilly Aaron Bay Jet Car Crash Barry Richter Mac Tools US Nati... by LitbyNoonProductions GASSERS OF THE '50's … [Read more...]