Archives for June 2014

2014 NHRA Bristol Pro Mod Final Qualifying and First Round

PRO MOD NO. 1 QUALIFIER FISCUS RACES TO OPENING ROUND WIN AT FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS BRISTOL, Tenn. – Kevin Fiscus secured the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway and then claimed … [Read more...]

6/14/14 Drag Racing News

ZINK: Fischle's drag racing is a family affairPress-Enterprise For the Fischle Racing team, competing this weekend at the NHRA Summit Racing Series event at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana is family affair. Flag as irrelevant Pro Stock Returns To IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing … [Read more...]

TED PETERS WINS 2014 NOSTALGIA PRO STOCK “BLACK ARROW CUP” AT SIKESTON

Text by Bret Kepner Photography by James Sisk Chrysler fans gained a bit of revenge when Ted Peters wheeled his 1974 Plymouth Duster to a stunning holeshot victory over Chuck Weck at the helm of the “Grumpy’s Toy XVI” 1980 Camaro to secure the second annual Nostalgia Pro Stock Association’s “Black … [Read more...]

Diamonds In The Rough: Southwest Superchargers at El Paso Motorplex

© 2014 Bill 'BADCO' Ott Saturday June 7, 2014 The air conditioner on the top floor of the timing tower was engaged in battle above and beyond the call as it fought keep the temperature inside liveable. Considering half the walls that make up this top floor are glass and the air temp on the … [Read more...]

Personal Bests: 2014 Topeka and Englishtown

Steve Klemetti provides new drivers and new personal best elapsed times and speeds for currently listed drivers from the NHRA events at Topeka and Englishtown 2014. New Entries Class Driver Best ET Speed Year Track PSB Brian Pretzel 7.163 184.93 2014 ATLANTA TAD Tripp Tatum 5.683 229.55 2014 … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Bristol Friday Qualifying

WORSHAM, B. FORCE, S. GRAY LEAD OPENING-DAY QUALIFYING FRIDAY AT THE FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS BRISTOL, Tenn. – Del Worsham raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car Friday during a rain-shortened day of action at the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Bristol Friday Pro Mod Qualifying

FISCUS RACES TO QUALIFYING LEAD DURING NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES QUALIFYING ON FRIDAY AT BRISTOL BRISTOL, Tenn. – Kevin Fiscus raced to the qualifying lead Friday in the Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers at … [Read more...]

Friday Action At IHRA President’s Cup Nationals Washed Out, Racing To Resume Saturday

BUDDS CREEK, Md. (June 13, 2014) - Strong thunderstorms and rain showers pushed through southern Maryland on Friday forcing the cancellation of day one action at the IHRA Nitro Jam President's Cup Nationals at Maryland International Raceway. Not a single engine was fired in competition on Friday … [Read more...]

6/13/14 Drag Racing News

Pro Mod Drag Racing Series standout Von Smith continues championship chase at Bristol DragwayMotorsport.com With his team needing a swift turnaround, NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series standout Von Smith knew what was coming. After all, he has learned ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Pro Stock To Return To IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series In 2015

NORWALK, Ohio (June 13, 2014) - Following a successful return to competition with the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) in 2014, the IHRA and IRG Sports + Entertainment™ are thrilled to announce that the Mountain Motor Pro Stock division will once again return to the IHRA Nitro Jam Drag … [Read more...]