Archives for May 2014

REAL PRO MOD ASSOCIATION NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES ATLANTA EVENT

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 14, 2014) – The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) today announced the Real Pro Mod Association, an organization dedicated to supporting and preserving the unique doorslammer Pro Mod category, as presenting sponsor for the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series event at the Summit … [Read more...]

5/14/14 Drag Racing News

Drag racing season startsAnchorage Daily News Clint Van Noy of Wasilla didn't have the fastest car but he had the fastest reaction time, and that let the Wasilla drag racer claim victory in Sunday's ... Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing Online Magazine PDRA Georgia Drags at … [Read more...]

IHRA’s Biggest Stars Return To Rockingham Dragway This Weekend For Spring Nationals

IHRA's biggest stars return to Rockingham Dragway for IHRA Spring Nationals May 17-18 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (May 13, 2014) - The International Hot Rod Association's (IHRA) Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series returns to Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, N.C. on May 17-18 for the IHRA Nitro Jam Spring … [Read more...]

5/13/14 Drag Racing News

Cycle News Drag Racing Legend Russ Collins Passes Cycle News His dual- and triple-engine monster motorcycles, such as the Assassin, the Sorcerer and others, marked the apex of outrageous drag racing ... Flag as irrelevant Ladder and Hook Drag Racing Event to be … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR STANDOUT MATT HAGAN EYES TURNAROUND AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY

COMMERCE, Ga. – Matt Hagan does not have to wonder about the mindset of his Funny Car team after a slow start to his 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. The constant phone calls and text messages are the only indicators Hagan needs to know that everyone is eager for a turnaround. After … [Read more...]

CHEVROLET NAMED OFFICIAL TRUCK OF NHRA

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 13, 2014) – The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) today announced it has signed a multi-year agreement with Chevrolet, designating the legendary U.S. vehicle manufacturer as the Official Truck of NHRA. As the Official Truck of NHRA, Chevrolet will have a major on-site … [Read more...]

RAIN FORCES CANCELLATION OF DAY TWO AT MIR’S 36th ANNUAL MOUNTAIN MOTOR NATIONALS FEATURING THE NEOPMA

(05-13-2014) Mechanicsville, MD – Spring 2014 has been extremely unpredictable in the Northeast to say the least, and the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association [NEOPMA], like many other Associations and Series, had one of their events cancelled due to weather. This was the second year in a row this … [Read more...]

Remembering Tom Anderson

Just a few words about Tom Anderson, funny car driver, tuner, and one of my favorite drag racing icons, who passed away on May 10th. For a long time I have considered Tom to be in the pantheon of most-gifted funny car pilots of all time. I am talking about a list of, oh, precisely four drivers. … [Read more...]

ATLANTA DRAGWAY COULD PROVIDE PERFECT SETTING FOR TOP FUEL POINTS LEADER ANTRON BROWN TO CONTINUE HOT STREAK DURING SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS

COMMERCE, Ga. – Athletes often talk about being in the zone, a feeling where nothing can go wrong. It’s a feeling Top Fuel standout Antron Brown can relate to at the moment, and the 2012 world champion is taking full advantage of a hot streak that has impressed everyone in the motorsports … [Read more...]

5/12/14 Drag Racing News

Hassan heroics!Gulf Daily News ADEL Hassan had twice the reason to celebrate during the fifth and final round of 2013-2014 Bahrain National Drag Racing Championship. Flag as irrelevant Don Garlits Sets Electric Dragster RecordAutomobile Magazine Drag racing champion "Big Daddy" Don … [Read more...]