Archives for February 2014

ANDRA Drag Racing viewership on the rise

The Australian National Drag Racing Association is proud to announce a 34 percent increase in TV viewership through 2013. Broadcast on free to air through SBS Speedweek and via pay TV on Speed, ANDRA Drag Racing has increased audience numbers year on year as race fans follow their heroes in both … [Read more...]

NHRA SWEEPSTAKES RETURNS FOR 2014

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2014) – Fans of the NHRA will once again have an opportunity to win big with the 2014 NHRA Sweepstakes. One lucky fan will win the all-new 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited, the grand prize of the 2014 sweepstakes. The 2014 NHRA Sweepstakes will kick off Feb. 6 prior to … [Read more...]

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PRO STOCK DRIVER IN THE K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE PEOPLE’S CHOICE

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2014) – NHRA fans will be able to vote their favorite Pro Stock driver into the 2014 NHRA K&N Horsepower Challenge, a special bonus event for the category. The K&N Horsepower Challenge will be held Saturday, March 29 during the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals … [Read more...]

Video: 2013 Eagle Field Drags – Buddy Holly Tribute

2013 Eagle Field Drags - Buddy Holly Tribute by NitroAmerica In tribute to the "Day the Music Died", a collage of the racing at Eagle Field near Fresno California October, 5th, 2013.. www.eaglefielddrags.­com/ … [Read more...]

K&N FILTERS EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2014) – NHRA officials announced today that K&N Engineering Inc. has signed a multiyear agreement to extend the company’s sponsorship of the K&N Horsepower Challenge, the longest running specialty event in the NHRA. “The K&N Horsepower … [Read more...]

2/06/14 Drag Racing News

Biden praises unions, dreams of drag racing Washington Times Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday delivered an impassioned speech to an organized labor convention in Washington but also yearned ... Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing Online Magazine Story continues … [Read more...]

NOBILE READY FOR CIRCLE K NHRA WINTERNATIONALS TITLE DEFENSE AND CHAMPIONSHIP RUN WITH NEW TEAM ALLIANCE IN 2014

POMONA, Calif. – For Vincent Nobile, the 2014 season is a chance to defend one of the biggest wins of his career and to set his sights on the ultimate prize: the 2014 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship in Pro Stock. Nobile’s 2014 season will be highlighted by a new … [Read more...]

IHRA Opens Season to Fanfare of Largest Opening Weekend in Series History

20 different winners take home Ironman at IHRA season opener IMMOKALEE, Fla. (February 5, 2014) – The International Hot Rod Association opened its 2014 racing season at Immokalee Regional Raceway over the weekend to the fanfare of the largest opening weekend car count in the history of the … [Read more...]

2/05/14 Drag Racing News

Pat Garlits, wife of drag racing legend, dies at 79Daily Commercial "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, right, and his wife, Pat, greet guests during the 22nd International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at the Hilton, ... Flag as irrelevant South Shore Now South … [Read more...]

EMMR Spring Open House on April 5

The 2014 EMMR features memories of Bud Faubel. … [Read more...]