Archives for July 2014

7/03/14 Drag Racing News

Martinos, Smida ready for Norwalk's drag racingYoungstown Vindicator Phil Smida said he knew long before he climbed behind the wheel of his 1,000 horsepower dragster or Cavalier that drag racing would be a lifelong ... Flag as irrelevant NHRA Lucas Oil Division 7 Drag Racing Series … [Read more...]

Vintage Top Fuel Drag Bikes Come to St. Johns

For more than three decades, the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. Johns has showcased some of America ’s finest vintage cars. This year, they’ll also be showcasing some of the country’s finest vintage motorcycles. Not just any motorcycles but Top Fuel drag bikes—the biggest, baddest, meanest … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Matheson ready to light up Darwin

The nitro cowboys of Top Fuel Motorcycle once again head north to Hidden Valley Drag Strip next week in the hunt for ANDRA Drag Racing Series glory. Fresh off his latest Winternationals crown, three-time Australian Champion Chris Matheson is among those making the trek and he can’t wait to set … [Read more...]

Joe Morrison Successfully Licenses in Jerry Darien’s A/Fuel Dragster

Drive4COPD Ambassador completes NHRA 2A License cross-grade process under the expert guidance of legendary A/Fuel tuner Jerry Darien at Auto Club Famoso Raceway McFarland, Calif. – Flemington, NJ based drag racer, and Official Drive4COPD Ambassador Joe Morrison is one step closer to his goal of … [Read more...]

PREVIOUS TRACK RECORD AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT MOTORSPORTS PARK GIVES PRO STOCK’S DAVE CONNOLLY CONFIDENCE FOR SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS

NORWALK, Ohio — Dave Connolly has always enjoyed going to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk. With the way his NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is taking off, the Pro Stock standout may be ready for another banner performance at his home track. Connolly, an Elyria, Ohio … [Read more...]

7/02/14 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing's Most Unique Event Returns to Castrol Raceway This WeekendInside Track Motorsport News Drag Racing's Most Unique Event Returns to Castrol Raceway This ... as to why the IHRA's annual trip to Edmonton is the biggest drag racing event in ... Flag as irrelevant 2014 NHRA: … [Read more...]

WOODSTOCK OF DRAG RACING RECALLED

YORK, PA - The largest one day drag racing event to ever be held was the 1965 Super Stock Nationals at York US 30 Dragway,York, PA and the largest assembly of Legends of Drag Racing to be held at one event at one time will be held in York, PA on July 11-12th at the York Fairgrounds, York, Expo … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR DRIVER JACK BECKMAN FOCUSED ON SEASON TURNAROUND AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS AT SUMMIT RACING MOTORSPORTS PARK

NORWALK, Ohio — Jack Beckman may be as calm and collected as any driver in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car ranks but even he is ready for this roller-coaster to end. After seemingly getting his season on track following a final round appearance in Houston, Beckman has simply … [Read more...]

7/01/14 Drag Racing News

No shortage of drag racing actionJournal Pioneer No shortage of drag racing action ... car all the way from the state of Florida for the Atlantic Drag Racing Association and Raceway Park points event. Flag as irrelevant Boat Drag Racing in West Kentucky This Fourth WeekendWKMS While … [Read more...]