Archives for January 2014

1/13/14 Drag Racing News

Drag stars in top form at third BDRC round Bahrain News Agency (BNA) -- The region's best drag contenders were in fine form over the weekend, when they participated at the third round of the Bahrain Drag Racing ... See all stories on this topic » Bahrain News … [Read more...]

Records fall at Perth Motorplex

The numbers are in and despite the heat in Perth no less than six new records were set over 1320 feet. Once the track settled down, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Perth Motorplex crew, records tumbled in the balmy conditions. Rob Pilkington set the mark for AA/FC with an ET of 5.842 … [Read more...]

Video: “The $25,000 Challenge: BMW E46 M3 vs. Ford Fiesta ST” and more

Play all » The $25,000 Challenge: BMW E46 M3 vs. Ford Fiesta ST by TheSmokingTire Mullet's 1500hp TT Lamborghini Superleggera! + 1 video by 1320video 2013 Gasser Nationals … [Read more...]

1/12/14 Drag Racing News

Lamattina hot on track as temperature sores in Perth OzRacingWrap It was hot tonight at Perth Motorplex, very hot! But despite the heat the ANDRA Drag Racing Series top fuel and top fuel motorcycle lit up the crowd ... See all stories on this topic » … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Brian Greer on January 13!

Join us on Monday night, January 13, as we welcome funny car racer Brian Greer, who has built a tribute to his father Shirl Greer's 1974 World Championship Mustang Funny Car! Plus, John Bockelman and JB's Take and this week's Racer of the Week! MONDAYS, 8-9 PM Eastern Time (7-8 Central, 6-7 … [Read more...]

ANDRA – Lamattina does it again in stifling conditions at Perth Motorplex

It was hot tonight at Perth Motorplex, very hot! But despite the heat the ANDRA Drag Racing Series top fuel and top fuel motorcycle lit up the crowd while the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship competitors were just happy for dry conditions after the rain out at Portland last … [Read more...]

1/11/14 Drag Racing News

A booming new craze is gaining popularity at Sydney's Dragway, we ... NEWS.com.au In this world of drag racing, vilified as a Bogan's paradise, McNeil is a stereotype smasher. This is the 26-year-old's first run in his Toyota 86 at Race 4 ... See all stories on this topic » Ford Returns … [Read more...]

ANDRA – Mr consistency Lamattina takes round 1 in style

Perth Motorplex played host to some world class nitro action tonight in round 1 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel and Top Fuel Motorcycle.The ultra-consistent Phil Lamattina set a pair of quick times in qualifying (4.632) before losing a chute and stopping just shy of the sand trap, and again … [Read more...]

ANDRA – Burnett to race after epic rebuild

Nitro is back at Perth Motorplex this weekend with the opening rounds of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series featuring national championship racing for both Top Fuel and Top Fuel Motorcycles. Western Australian Terry Burnett won the round of Top Fuel Motorcycle last season at the Motorplex but his lead up … [Read more...]

Video: Quickest Small Block Ever Adam Sorokin & CSS 5.671

Quickest Small Block Ever Adam Sorokin & CSS 5.671 by NitroAmerica The most commonly used power-plant in drag racing history is the Small-Block Chevrolet. Out of the millions of runs from that engine design on a 1/4 mile, here is the quickest one courtesy of Small Block Nitro experts … [Read more...]