Archives for January 2014

The Long Road to Perth for Steven Reed

Steven Reed is just one of the headliners of a stellar field in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol season opener at Perth Motorplex on January 31-February 1. The Top Alcohol cornucopia of supercharged dragsters, funny cars and altereds reaching over 400 kph during fierce elimination racing … [Read more...]

DEFENDING MELLO YELLO WORLD CHAMPIONS READY TO MAINTAIN CHAMPIONSHIP FORM IN 2014

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan 23, 2014) – The 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champions earned a deserved off-season break, but for Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car) and Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock), the 2014 season couldn’t come soon enough. The three champions will kick off … [Read more...]

1/23/14 Drag Racing News

Three Drag Racing Series Announce 2014 SchedulesInside Track Motorsport News - Along with its annual regular championship, the PMRA has provided fans with performances at major national drag racing venues, and last year at a ... Flag as irrelevant Snowmobilers battle … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Johnny Ahten on January 27!

Join us on Monday night, January 27, as we visit with Johnny Ahten -- the Stump Puller -- who finally broke through for his first NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster victory at the Pomona World Finals after so many years of trying! A story of true grit and determination. Plus, the latest drag news, John … [Read more...]

The Beginnings of European Pro Stock, Part 2

More great European Pro Stock teams, thanks to Alan Currans. (Click to see larger photos) Alan Currans http://www.theaccelerationarchive.co.uk/ … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE: JEG COUGHLIN JR., SHAWN LANGDON AND JOHN FORCE

The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring 2013 Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin; 2013 Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon; and 2013 Funny Car world champion John Force. THE MODERATOR: Thank you for joining us today on our conference call to kick off the start of the 2014 … [Read more...]

1/22/14 Drag Racing News

NHRA.com Meet the Stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Series NHRA.com - The 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is nearly at hand and ESPN and ESPN2 are set to bring the sights and sounds to fans across ... Flag as irrelevant ESPN and ESPN2 partner with NHRA Motorsport.com - … [Read more...]

Serrano Wins Dyno Wars Contest

Here is a video of the car that won our Dyno Wars event. Made 1185 to the wheels and is 100% street legal. The owner's name is Mike Serrano and he took home $1,000 in cash along with a $250 Mickey Thompson Performance Wheels and Tires gift certificate. Fonse Performance … [Read more...]

Video: Bartone Bros. Racing

Bartone Bros Racing by NitroAmerica A recap of Bartone Bros. Racing team as they win their first race at the inaugural NHRA New England Hot Rod Reunion at New England Dragway, September 13th & 14th, 2013. … [Read more...]

ESPN AND ESPN2 TO BRING THRILLING NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES ACTION TO FANS FOR 2014 SEASON

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2014) – The 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is nearly at hand and ESPN and ESPN2 are set to bring the sights and sounds to fans across the country for the coming season. NHRA and ESPN have announced airdates and times for the first three events including … [Read more...]