Archives for April 2014

FUNNY CAR STAR JACK BECKMAN ZEROES IN ON TURNAROUND AT PRESTIGIOUS NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS AT ZMAX DRAGWAY

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Simply put, Funny Car driver Jack Beckman is ready for a turnaround and he would be perfectly fine with it coming at one of the most prestigious events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit. Following a disappointing performance at the most recent event in Las … [Read more...]

4/08/14 Drag Racing News

Inside Track to produce official 2014 program for the PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman & PBSS drag ... Inside Track Motorsport News Our commitment to the series is part of a larger initiative, by Inside Track and the Canadian Motorsports Expo, to promote Canadian drag racing.". Flag as … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Southern Nationals Wrap Up

The Southern Nationals run over April 4-5th was the second ANDRA National Championship event to be run at Calder Park Raceway in over 13 years. Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle headlined the event with the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship supporting the Group 1 … [Read more...]

IHRA Heads To Bradenton For Southern Nationals Following Record-Breaking Start

BRADENTON, Fla. (April 7, 2014) - If there is one thing to be said for the upcoming IHRA Southern Nationals at Bradenton Motorsports Park it is this - fans can bet on history being made.Coming off of two record-breaking weekends to start the 2014 racing season, the International Hot Rod Association … [Read more...]

4/07/14 Drag Racing News

The Nelson Mail Life is for living, vows survivorThe Nelson Mail TAKING CHARGE: Robyn Beaumont gets ready to take a ride with Richie Ayers in his Valiant V8 during the Nelson drag racing meeting at Motueka. Flag as irrelevant Thrill of the raceCanton Repository But don't tell that … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL ROOKIE RICHIE CRAMPTON TO EXPERIENCE ANOTHER FIRST AT PRESTIGIOUS NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS AT ZMAX DRAGWAY

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Richie Crampton has enjoyed every experience thus far in his rookie season driving the GEICO/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Heading to prestigious zMAX Dragway for the first time as a driver this weekend, the Australian native certainly … [Read more...]

4/06/14 Drag Racing News

The Idaho Statesman NHRA's Four-Wide Nationals return to Concord Fresno Bee The NHRA's unique event – four lanes are used instead of drag racing's traditional two – begins with Friday and Saturday's qualifying sessions and ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

4/05/14 Drag Racing News

Photo gallery: Revelstoke Snowarama revival featured snowmobile drag racing Revelstoke Times Review The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club's Snowarama on Mar. 30 featured drag races at Glacier House Lodge at speeds of up to 140 km/h! There was a ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Zappia and Bishop on Pace at Calder Park

The ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship got off to an early start this morning as the sun began to shine and the track came around but the full race program was unable to be completed. Similar to Friday night, safety concerns were raised as a result of rapidly … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Chilly conditions ends qualifying early

Qualifying for the Southern Nationals presented by Fiat Professional & Essendon Chrysler Jeep Dodge got off to a promising start today but ultimately weather dictated proceedings at Calder Park. Each of the three ANDRA Drag Racing Series brackets, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock and Top … [Read more...]