Archives for May 2014

5/19/14 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Fundraiser Held For Late Midland Firefighter Permianbasin360 Midland, TX (Big 2 News) - A Midland firefighter who was shot after a standoff, was honored this weekend at the first annual Ladder and Hook Drag ... Flag as irrelevant A rare quartermile blast from the … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Rockingham Final Results

Rupert, Waddle headline IHRA's thrilling return to Rockingham Dragway at Spring Nationals ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (May 18, 2014) - New world records, stunning upset winners and a showdown for the ages, the International Hot Rod Association's return to Rockingham Dragway provided enough drama for an … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Atlanta Postponed until Monday, May 19

SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY MAY 19 COMMERCE, Ga. — NHRA officials postponed eliminations for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway until Monday, following a day of lengthy rain delays. Racing will resume at 9 a.m. on Monday … [Read more...]

FUCHS Winternationals to host 16 car Top Doorslammer field

Image credit dragphotos.com.auWillowbank Raceway and ANDRA are pleased to announce the introduction of a 16 car Top Doorslammer field for June’s FUCHS Winternationals (Thursday 5 June to Sunday 8 June). Attracting Australia’s quickest racing sedans using methanol-fuelled and supercharged V8 … [Read more...]

5/18/14 Drag Racing News

Smith sets track record during Pro Mod Drag Racing Series qualifying on FridayMotorsport.com Reigning world champ Rickie Smith set a new track record during the first day of qualifying of the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the ... Flag as irrelevant John Force is the NHRA … [Read more...]

Jason Rupert Tops IHRA Nitro Funny Car Field For Fifth Straight Race

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (May 17, 2014) - For a few brief hours, it looked as if Jason Rupert's stranglehold on the IHRA Nitro Funny Car field would finally come to an end. Then Rupert reminded everyone exactly why he is one of nostalgia drag racing's most dominant drivers. Sitting fourth after one … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Atlanta Final Qualifying

DEJORIA, ENDERS-STEVENS, KALITTA AND KRAWIEC ROCKET TO NO. 1 QUALIFIERS AT THE SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS COMMERCE, Ga. – Alexis DeJoria (Funny Car) and Erica Enders-Stevens (Pro Stock) again proved they are two of the strongest competitors in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Atlanta Pro Mod Qualifying and First Round Results

SMITH FOLLOWS NO. 1 QUALIFIER WITH FIRST ROUND VICTORY IN NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES ACTION COMMERCE, Ga. – Reigning NHRA Pro Mod world champion Rickie Smith topped qualifying with a track record E.T. on Fridayand followed that up with a first round win in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series … [Read more...]

5/17/14 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Against A Cop Possible This Weekend WCHS If you ever had visions of outrunning the law, you'll get your chance if you want to give it a try. The nationally known Beat the Heat program will have a ... Flag as irrelevant Racing legends to meet fans at Detroit Dragway reunion … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Keith “Roo Man” Burgan on May 19!

Nostalgia Top Fuel racer, master fabricator, and world-class story teller Keith 'ROO MAN' Burgan will join us for a rollicking good time on Monday night, May 19! Plus, the latest drag news, John Bockelman and JB's Take with his racer of the week -- this week it's our good friend and bracket … [Read more...]