Archives for May 2014

SHRA – Little River Dragway Results

Wendland-Graves, Drozd & Morrison Tops In Temple The 2014 MalloryPrint.com Southwest Heritage Racing Association's third of eight events brought the tour to Little River Dragway in Temple, Texas on Saturday, May 3rd. The SHRA always enjoys it's trip to this unique facility, as it is one of … [Read more...]

5/07/14 Drag Racing News

Drag racing, car show in historic Eureka Elko Daily Free Press EUREKA — Drag racing and car shows will be featured at the seventh annual “Show What Ya' Brung” event Friday and Saturday in Eureka. Flag as irrelevant Longtime Ypsilanti drag racing legend Connie Kalitta still going … [Read more...]

5/06/14 Drag Racing News

Reporter gets behind the wheel at Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School in FontanaRedlands Daily Facts Anyone who likes to speed on the freeway or has even a passing interest in drag racing should consider Frank Hawley's Drag Racing school if they ... Flag as irrelevant Drag racers set for … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES SUNOCO SPONSORSHIP TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT

The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring Tom Compton, NHRA president; Graham Light, NHRA senior vice president, racing operations; Bob Owens, president and CEO of Sunoco; Rob Marro, general manager for performance products and automotive events of Sunoco. GENO EFFLER: Good … [Read more...]

5/05/14 Drag Racing News

Drag racing champ Connie Kalitta still feeling need for speedThe Detroit News Kalitta, 76, is as passionate as ever for the sport of drag racing. Known as the Bounty Hunter during his racing days, Kalitta has enjoyed tremendous ... Flag as irrelevant Video: Don Garlits Sets New EV Drag … [Read more...]

SUNOCO TO BECOME OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF NHRA

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 5, 2014) – Sunoco, one of America’s most recognizable fuel companies with a long heritage in motorsports, will become an official sponsor of NHRA in 2015, it was announced today. Activation of the sponsorship will include a comprehensive package of television spots, digital … [Read more...]

NEOPMA 2ND EVENT OF SEASON THIS WEEKEND AT MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY’S 36th ANNUAL MOUNTAIN MOTOR NATIONALS

(05-05-2014) Mechanicsville, MD – The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods (NEOPMA) Teams are ready to get back into action after the season kicked off at the MIR Door Wars four weeks ago with Dwayne Wolfe leaving MIR the winner and points leader. “For the past 36 years, the Mountain Motor Nationals has … [Read more...]

5/04/14 Drag Racing News

Salahuddin sets world record in exciting drag round Bahrain News Agency (BNA) -- Salah Salahuddin was the star of stars during an exciting fourth and penultimate round in the 2013/2014 Bahrain Drag Racing Championship ... Flag as irrelevant IHRA Palm Beach Nationals Called Due To … [Read more...]

IHRA Palm Beach Nationals Called Due To Weather

JUPITER, Fla. (May 3, 2014) - Heavy rains and a less than favorable forecast for the weekend have forced the cancellation of the remainder of the IHRA Nitro Jam Palm Beach Nationals at Palm Beach International Raceway. The event is considered complete, and the IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series will … [Read more...]

ANDRA: X-Champs provide maximum X-Citement

Image credit Fred Dwyer The X-Champs lived up to the billing and provided total non-stop action all weekend culminating in a pulsating final day of eliminations. Just when it looked as though Rapisarda Autosport International’s recent run would come to an end when top qualifier Damien Harris … [Read more...]