Archives for July 2014

7/29/14 Drag Racing News

Drag racing: Taylor keeping it all in the familySunbury Daily Item Taylor's career in drag racing began in 1996, and was a result of his going to the track to watch his son, Larry, compete. The latter spent a few years as ... Flag as irrelevant NHRA.com Mello Yello Drag Racing … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES AWARDS CEREMONY RETURNS TO L.A.’S WESTSIDE IN 2014

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 28, 2014) – The 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony returns to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles’ posh Westside on Monday, Nov. 17, it was announced today by officials from the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning organization. NHRA also … [Read more...]

Why should we look to the past in order to prepare for the future?

Because there is nowhere else to look..... Legacy: Anything handed down from one generation to the following generations.This is a question drag racing and the industry must answer as each move forward in the 21 Century.The number of surviving pioneers and legends in both drag racing and … [Read more...]

60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS MOST ICONIC MOMENTS – MONGOOSE FINALLY BEATS THE SNAKE

INDIANAPOLIS (July 28, 2014) – Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen and Don “The Snake” Prudhomme were two of the fiercest rivals in NHRA Funny Car history. However, for most of the time, Prudhomme came out on the winning end in their legendary side-by-side races. It was a different story, however, in the … [Read more...]

TORRENCE LOOKING TO REPEAT TOP FUEL SUCCESS AT O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS AT PACIFIC RACEWAYS

KENT, Wash. — Steve Torrence might not have the recent results to show for it, but he believes his 10,000-horsepower Capco Contractors Top Fuel dragster is running as well as it has all season on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit. Now needing a few fortunate breaks to go his way, … [Read more...]

7/28/14 Drag Racing News

Youngsters discover thrill of drag racing through familyKingsport Times News As eliminations continued on the final day of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals, only a smattering of ... Flag as irrelevant Don Schumacher Racing needs to regroup before … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Sonoma Final Results

COURTNEY FORCE BECOMES WINNINGEST FEMALE FUNNY CAR CATEGORY DRIVER IN NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS alBalooshi, Line and Krawiec also victorious at Sonoma Raceway SONOMA, Calif. – Courtney Force beat father John Force in the final to become the winningest female … [Read more...]

Tribute to Tommy ‘Dr. Hook’ Freeman & Summit Super Series at Little River Dragway

By J M Hallas Holland, TX (July 26, 2014) - The historic Little River Dragway celebrated the life of long time central racer/official, Tommy 'Dr. Hook' Freeman. Freeman, a track prep guru, also held the title of official starter for the 1/8 mile drag strip, east of Temple. While calling many … [Read more...]

7/27/14 Drag Racing News

Michigan drag racing program empowers young adults MiamiHerald.com Wehr, a 2006 Pinckney Community High School graduate, grew up listening to her father telling stories about his drag racing days. Since she was 13, ... Flag as irrelevant Drag racing fire trucks set to highlight cancer … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Sonoma Saturday Qualifying, Miramonte Pro Bike Battle Finals

A. HINES DEFEATS POLLACHECK TO WIN MIRAMONTE PRO BIKE BATTLE AT SONOMA RACEWAY; B. FORCE, C. FORCE, S. GRAY AND SAVOIE EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS SONOMA, Calif. – Andrew Hines drove to victory in the inaugural MiraMonte Records Pro Bike Battle, closing out an action packed Saturday at the … [Read more...]