Archives for April 2014

DOUGLAS MOTORSPORTS PARK BECOMES NHRA MEMBER TRACK

GLENDORA, Calif. (April 14, 2014) – Douglas Motorsports Park an eighth-mile facility located in Nicholls, Ga. has become a NHRA Member Track, it was announced today. Open since the late 1970s, Douglas Motorsports Park is eligible to offer drag racers a variety of NHRA racing opportunities including … [Read more...]

4/13/14 Drag Racing News

Racing four wide a unique thrill for NHRA competitorsSpartanburg Herald Journal CONCORD, N.C. — Organized chaos doesn't do drag racing four abreast justice, at least as Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Steve Johnson sees it. Flag as irrelevant Drag race series opener exceeds expectationsThe … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Charlotte Final Results

HIGHT, BROWN, ALUND AND HINES CLAIM WINS AT THE NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS CONCORD, N.C. – Robert Hight became the first two-time Funny Car winner at the fifth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals after his win at zMAX Dragway on Sunday. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Jimmy Alund (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Bradenton Final Results

Mike McIntire Jr. leads field of first-time winners at IHRA Nitro Jam Southern Nationals BRADENTON, Fla. (April 12, 2014) - Only two races have passed so far this season, but the questions were already starting to pop up - would anyone ever beat Jason Rupert.On Saturday, the answer to that … [Read more...]

Bill Stebbins passes

Kentucky chassis building legend Bill Stebbins passed away on the afternoon of April 12, 2014. He went in peace. The family will hold the funeral at Rattermans Funeral Home. Details forthcoming. Rest in peace, Bill Courtesy Dave Huber … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Charlotte Saturday Qualifying

LANGDON, CAPPS, MCGAHA AND RAY TO START FIRST AT NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS CONCORD, N.C. – For the second season in a row Shawn Langdon will enter eliminations at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as the No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel. Ron Capps (Funny Car), Chris McGaha (Pro Stock) and Michael Ray … [Read more...]

4/12/14 Drag Racing News

Drag racing returns to GMP Saturday with Street DragsAccess North Georgia Gresham Motorspots Park will hold its first drag racing event since 1967 with the first GMP Street Drags/Show 'N Shine on Saturday. / Photo: GMP ... Flag as irrelevant Rosy's Rant: Drag stars deserve Danica-sized … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Bradenton Friday Quifying

Rupert, Goforth Once Again Top Nitro Jam Qualifying At IHRA Southern Nationals April 11, 2014 - Can anyone slow down Jason Rupert? That is the question on the minds of many as the California native and driver of the Bays and Rupert "Black Plague" Camaro once again topped the charts of IHRA's Nitro … [Read more...]

4/11/14 Drag Racing News

The Complete Idiot's Guide to drag racing AutoWeek A new settlement with the neighbors, million-dollar sound wall, and a return of NHRA drag racing to Fontana, California is keeping the place busy. Flag as irrelevant "American Nitro" Drag-Racing Classic, Now Digitally … [Read more...]

LARRY DIXON TO DRIVE SECOND BVR DRAGSTER

Three-time NHRA Champion Top Fuel driver Larry Dixon has been selected to drive a second dragster for Bob Vandergriff Racing at the remaining 9 races, in a planned 10 race schedule in 2014. Casedhole Solutions and Total Equipment And Service (T.E.A.S.) will sponsor the car for those nine races this … [Read more...]