Archives for June 2014

Bowen takes second DRO AA/FC Challenge of season at Paducah, KY

‘Pedal Fest’ proves challenging for racers but entertaining for spectators Shawn Bowen drove the family’s “Violator” AA/FC Pontiac Firebird to its second win of the 2014 season at the June 6-7 inaugural Eighth-Mile Nationals at Keith Murt’s refurbished Beacon Dragway in Paducah, KY. Bowen defeated … [Read more...]

6/12/14 Drag Racing News

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series races held at Route 66Morris Daily Herald JOLIET – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series ran at Route 66 Raceway over the weekend with hundreds of racers competing in Top Alcohol ... Flag as irrelevant Osoyoos drag racing attracts 47 carsPentiction … [Read more...]

NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES STANDOUT VON SMITH CONTINUES CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE AT FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY

BRISTOL, Tenn. — 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 that his Al-Anabi Racing team has always performed well under adversity. This season has proven to be no different for Smith and his … [Read more...]

6/11/14 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Cole CoonceDrag Racing Online Magazine Cole Coonce is a died in the wool drag racing junkie and one of drag racing's premiere journalists and a pretty damn good photographer. He has ... Flag as irrelevant Father and son racing duo thrive … [Read more...]

Don Garlits Named Grand Marshal For IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals At Grand Bend

NORWALK, Ohio (June 11, 2014) - The International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) and Mopar are excited to announce that drag racing legend and 17-time world champion "Big Daddy" Don Garlits has been named Grand Marshal for the upcoming IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals set for June 20-22 at the Grand Bend … [Read more...]

60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS MOST ICONIC MOMENTS – GARLITS SHAVES HIS BEARD FOLLOWING TRIUMPHANT 1967 WIN

INDIANAPOLIS (June 11, 2014) – It was on this exact date in 1967, when NHRA Top Fuel great “Big Daddy” Don Garlits had suffered a stunning setback at the NHRA Springnationals in Bristol, Tenn. After already posting a devastating DNQ at the season-opening Winternationals, one of the most successful … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK DRIVER RODGER BROGDON LOOKING TO RECREATE BRISTOL MAGIC AT FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY

BRISTOL, Tenn. — After winning his first career Pro Stock race in 2013, Rodger Brogdon was ready to turn that momentum into multiple wins in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Instead, Brogdon spent nearly a year mired in a slump that could crush the confidence of even the most talented … [Read more...]

NO “SISSY,” HIRATA TO BATTLE BEASTLY FUELERS AT BOWLING GREEN REUNION

AA/FD HQ, March 5, 2014—Exuberant, fresh-faced Dave Hirata is among the fearless AA/Fuel Dragster drivers converging from all points of America to battle at this week’s 12th Annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, Kentucky for an 8-car showdown between the always gnarsome and … [Read more...]

Goodguys: Meadors Blows Doors Off in Bakersfield

Pure Hell Turns to Pure Gold in Season Debut Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, CA – Defending West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Series Champion Marc Meadors and the Goodguys racing team made their seasonal debut at Famoso Raceway last weekend, overcoming extreme weather and a mechanical failure to … [Read more...]

6/10/14 Drag Racing News

Top drag racing action at blue sky Winternationals: video, photosBayside Bulletin Also on track today was racing for the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Series. A special story emerged in the Junior Dragster bracket, with Madison ... Flag as irrelevant Royston Crow Drag racing: … [Read more...]