Archives for June 2014

TOP FUEL STANDOUT SPENCER MASSEY EXCITED FOR BUSY STRETCH STARTING AT FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY

BRISTOL, Tenn. — After back-to-back victories in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, Spencer Massey suffered a first-round loss at the most recent event in Englishtown. But to hear the ever-optimistic Top Fuel standout talk, he may be as thrilled to get back in his 10,000-horsepower Battery … [Read more...]

Hollywood Cars Of The Stars A Big Hit In IHRA’s All-New Fan Fest Pit Area

NORWALK, Ohio (June 5, 2014) - More racing, more excitement and more family fun - the all-new IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series has something for everyone.During a busy offseason that saw the sanctioning body announce its return to traditional drag racing competition and a massively increased purse … [Read more...]

2014 Fuchs Winternationals in full swing

Image credit: Dragphotos.com.au The 47th edition of the Fuchs Winternationals kicked off at Willowbank Raceway today with qualifying in Groups Two, Three and Four in the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship. Modified provided some fireworks as Andrew Musgrave sits atop a quick field after … [Read more...]

WCOPMA headlines Bakersfield Super Chevy Show this weekend

The West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association headlines Super Chevy Show at Auto Club Famoso Raceway this weekend Bakersfield, CA – This weekend marks the second event of the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association’s (WCOPMA) 2014 season as the club will headline Auto Club Famoso Raceway’s Super Chevy … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE: JEG COUGHLIN, RICHIE CRAMPTON, CRUZ PEDREGON

The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring Pro Stock racer Jeg Coughlin Jr., Top Fuel racer Richie Crampton, and Funny Car racer Cruz Pedregon. THE MODERATOR: Today we are joined by three racers who have hot streaks here the past couple of events, Jeg Coughlin Jr. in Pro Stock, … [Read more...]

New Nostalgia FC ready for debut at Bowling Green Reunion

Nostalgia AA/FD racer Tom Hunt of Franklin, Ohio, has updated and repainted his ex-Gene Snow, ex-Bill Brown Vega nostalgia funny car. Now called the Flying Purple People Eater, the machine should debut at the National Hot Rod Reunion in a couple of weeks. Donnie Moore, also of Franklin, Ohio, will … [Read more...]

Racin’ and Rockin’ Radio: Mark Pawuk on June 9!

Join us on Monday, June 9, as we visit with NHRA Pro Stock veteran Mark "Cowboy" Pawuk! Mark was one of the toughest and most popular professional drag racers throughout the 1980s and 1990s! Plus, the latest drag news, John Bockelman and JB’s Take with his racer of the week, Jeff Lewis from Perth, … [Read more...]

Goforth Racing Expands To Three Cars On Heels Of IHRA President’s Cup Nationals

Goforth Racing expands to three cars on the heels of IHRA President's Cup Nationals NORWALK, Ohio (June 4, 2014) - The Goforth Racing Team, currently first and third in the IHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock standings with the International Hot Rod Association's Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series, announced … [Read more...]

6/04/14 Drag Racing News

NHRA.com Mello Yello Drag Racing Series thunders back to BristolNHRA.com The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series heads to Tennessee for its 10th stop on the 2014 circuit at the 14th annual Ford NHRA Thunder Valley ... Flag as irrelevant Pro drag racing stars line up for FUCHS … [Read more...]

SIX DECADES OF DRAG RACING TO BE CELEBRATED DURING 60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS IN INDIANAPOLIS

INDIANAPOLIS (June 4, 2014) – The rich history and tradition of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals will once again be on display as the event celebrates its 60th anniversary during the traditional Labor Day weekend showcase of speed and high performance. For six decades, the event has been a … [Read more...]