Archives for January 2014

Hangover/Racers Appreciation Race at San Antonio Raceway, 1-4-14

Marion, Tx. (Jan. 4, 2014) While people in the mid-west and north-east are buried under mountains of snow or shivering in sub-zero temperatures, Mother Nature provided central Texas with a beautiful day for drag racing. San Antonio Raceway hosted its annual Hangover/Racers Appreciation race on the … [Read more...]

Video scrapbook of Remembering Leo Dunn

I am excited to announce that the video scrapbook of Remembering Leo Dunn by the Jackson Bros. is ready. It’s a great look back at my dad’s race cars and the history of drag racing. He was among a breed of racers from the past who did it for the sport, and for fun. Many of the racers including my … [Read more...]

1/04/13 Drag Racing News

Drag racing to return to Orange airport? The Recorder ORANGE — Drag racing fans may once again flood into town if airport officials decide to allow organizers to reestablish racing at the airport. See all stories on this topic » Still smoking the competition Albany Democrat Herald A … [Read more...]

NWDRA Hi-Performance Automotive Swap Meet

January 26th, 2014 will be the NWDRA Hi-Performance Automotive Swap Meet at the Clark County Fairgrounds. This event draws attendees from all over the Northwest and is a mass joining ground for automotive enthusiast. With a plethora of available parts and services available, it is a must for … [Read more...]

Richard Parks: Books, movies and events

Happy New Year from Richard Parks and Roger Rohrdanz: Joan Denver Meyer, Bud's widow, is going to hold a Celebration of Life for Bud at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum on March 1, 2014, from 11 AM until 2 PM. Further details will be published at www.landspeedracing.com as we hear about them. … [Read more...]

1/03/14 Drag Racing News

Heartland Park Topeka announces 2014 schedule Topeka Capital Journal Heartland Park Topeka, getting set for its 26th season, has and probably always will be best known for its annual NHRA national drag racing event. See all stories on this topic » Drivin' the 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet … [Read more...]

Draglist Facebook and Racin & Rockin Nominated for Dot Com Awards. Vote TODAY!

Thanks to Bobby Bennett and Competition Plus for including Draglist.com's Facebook Page and Racin & Rockin with Draglist.com in the Best Drag Racing Facebook Page and Best Drag Racing Internet Radio categories for the 2013 Dot Com Awards! We have a fun time doing both the site and the show … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Larry Dixon Jr. on January 6!

Join us on Monday night, January 6, as we welcome world champion top fuel driver Larry Dixon Jr.! Tune in to hear Larry's latest plans for the 2014 season! 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 Mountain, … [Read more...]

1/02/14 Drag Racing News

Making space for drag racingSanta Ynez Valley News Currently, we only have three major drag racing venues in our state in Pomona, Bakersfield and Sonoma, which in not too distant future will probably ... See all stories on this topic » Birth of a racing MeccaClay Today … [Read more...]

ANDRA Drag Racing – Baker keeps his promise

Portland, Victoria plays host to the opening round of the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship this weekend and coming into the event with an expanded family team is Modified national champion Craig Baker. Baker will be joined by 12 year old son Josh who will be making his first appearance … [Read more...]