Archives for 2013

NHRA NEWS: MELLO YELLO SERIES SUNDAY RESULTS FROM DENVER

JOHNSON, MASSEY, C. PEDREGON AND GANN EARN VICTORIES AT THE MOPAR MILE-HIGHNHRA NATIONALS AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY MORRISON, Colo. – Defending NHRA Pro Stock world champion Allen Johnson continued his incredible run at Bandimere Speedway and raced to his fourth win of the 2013 season Sunday at the … [Read more...]

Gallen Wows in Front of Packed House Saturday at Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals

Gallen wows in front of packed house at Mopar NationalsMaier gets first IHRA win in Top Fuel, Maroney nears national recordGRAND BEND, Ontario (July 20, 2013) – It seems nothing can slow down IHRA Funny Car pilot Peter Gallen.Not delays, not valve issues, not really much of anything, seems to be … [Read more...]

7/21/13 Drag Racing News

NewsDrag racing rivalry hits silver screen in "Snake and Mongoose" (VIDEO)NBCSports.comRight now, Dreamworks Animation's "Turbo" is out trying to get youngsters charged up about IndyCar. And later on this fall, Formula One's "golden age" will be on display in the highly anticipated "Rush." But drag … [Read more...]

Robert Overholser in the California Hustler wins the July Saturday Night Nitro show at Auto Club Famoso Raceway

Ryan Konno (left) -vs- Chris Bennett July 20, 2013 - Bakersfield, CA. 13 Floppers showed up for the July 13 Saturday Night Nitro at Auto Club Famoso Raceway to try and win some fat cash and gain some more points in the Boise Bakersfield Blitz series. This was the 3rd race in the 4 race series for … [Read more...]

7/20/13 Drag Racing News

News Drag racing: Khalid Al Balooshi hungry for more on Western Swing The National Khalid Al Balooshi is looking to build on his second career Top Fuel drag racing victory as the season enters its annual Western Swing - three races on consecutive weekends: Denver, Colorado; Sonoma, … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO RESULTS SATURDAY FROM DENVER

JOHNSON, TORRENCE, C. PEDREGON AND A. ARANA QUALIFY NO. 1 AT THE MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAYMORRISON, Colo. – Defending Pro Stock world champion Allen Johnson continued his qualifying success at Bandimere Speedway and raced to his second No. 1 qualifier this season on … [Read more...]

Lagana, Gallen Top Charts During Opening Night at Grand Bend Motorplex

Lagana, Gallen pick up where they left off at Grand BendDrivers get tune-up on Friday before big show at Mopar Nitro Jam NationalsGRAND BEND, Ontario (July 19, 2013) – Just one year ago Bobby Lagana Jr. hoisted the IHRA Ironman trophy after a dominating run in Top Fuel at the Grand Bend … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: MELLO YELLO SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM DENVER

MORRISON, Colo. – Veteran Funny Car driver and two-time world champion Cruz Pedregon raced to the qualifying lead Friday at the 34th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at scenic Bandimere Speedway.Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Adam Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were … [Read more...]

7/19/13 Drag Racing News

NewsFirst look: Snake & Mongoose movie to debut on Sept. 6Drag Racing Online MagazineSet in the heyday of drag racing and based on a true story, "Snake & Mongoo$e" tells the story of the rivalry and breakthrough sports marketing accomplishments of Don "The Snake" Prudhomme (played by Jesse Williams) … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT FIELDS NEARLY FULL; ELIGIBLE DRIVERS TO BEGIN CAMPAIGNING FOR FAN VOTES

GLENDORA, Calif. – As the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series prepares to start the famed Western Swing, only one spot remains open for the eight-car Funny Car field in the 2013 NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout. All seven positions in the Top Fuel field have been filled with four races remaining until … [Read more...]