Archives for January 2014

O’Connor sits atop tightest Top Doorslammer field ever

Big names fell and locals made a name for themselves during qualifying at the Pro Showdown for round one of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Alcohol and Top Doorslammer. The Perth Motorplex track proved tricky with numerous teams in both brackets experiencing tyre shake and pedalling out in … [Read more...]

Double trouble for John Cannuli at Pro Showdown

John Cannuli is all set to pull double duty in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol tonight at Perth Motorplex. Cannuli’s Crossroads Racing Team is living up to their name travelling all the way from Queensland; so, why not put the throttle down in both brackets? “I … [Read more...]

1/31/14 Drag Racing News

Drag racing season nears for SM's Alan JohnsonSanta Maria Times - The stars of Top Fuel, Funny Car and the rest of the National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA) divisions will roll to the starting line Feb. 7 at the 54th ... Flag as irrelevant Hot Rod Magazine … [Read more...]

Pro Stock Novas, Part II

Danny White compiled another batch of hard-core Chevy Nova Pro Stock machines from our kind photo contributors. Click each photo to see it full size. … [Read more...]

1/30/14 Drag Racing News

Drag racing ready to kick off at Tarlton this Sunday Citizen - The 2014 drag racing season will kick off in tyre- smoking fashion at Tarlton this Sunday. Share & Rate this article. Share on email Email. Multimedia. Flag as irrelevant Track Time: Drag racing series dates … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE: ERICA ENDERS-STEVENS, RICHIE CRAMPTON AND TOMMY JOHNSON JR.

The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring Pro Stock racer Erica Enders-Stevens; Top Fuel rookie Richie Crampton; and Funny Car racer Tommy Johnson Jr. in advance of the Circle K NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Feb. 6-9. THE MODERATOR: The 2014 race season … [Read more...]

IHRA No Box Fab 5’s Moved to Pine Valley Raceway

Special $5,000 to win twin event to take place in February NORWALK, Ohio (January 29, 2014) – The International Hot Rod Association’s (IHRA) twin $5K race the No Box Fab 5’s, scheduled to take place the weekend of February 28-March 2, has been moved from Dallas Raceway to Pine Valley … [Read more...]

1/29/14 Drag Racing News

Inaugural Drag Racing Night of Champions Set For Friday, February ...Inside Track Motorsport News - Sponsored by David Stirk Enterprises (DSE), the Drag Racing Night of Champions will take place Friday, February 7th at 7 p.m. The presentations will ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Pat Walsh on February 3!

Join us on Monday night, February 3, as we visit with Pat "Mouse" Walsh, who rose to fame driving blown alcohol and fuel funny cars for decades! From the famous U.S. Male to the Raybestos machines, Pat was always one of the fastest on the track. Plus, the latest drag news, JB's Take, and his racer … [Read more...]

Lucky number 7?

John Zappia kicks off his campaign for an unprecedented seventh successive Australian Top Doorslammer championship this weekend. The ANDRA Drag Racing Series returns to Zap’s home track of Perth Motorplex for the Pro Showdown and the opening salvo of both the Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol crown … [Read more...]