Archives for July 2014

7/26/14 Drag Racing News

9NEWS.com DPD: Don't drag race in fast food parking lots 9NEWS.com Every Wednesday, racers can pay $30 to go as fast as they want at the drag racing venue, located at 3051 South Rooney Rd. All you need is a valid ... Flag as irrelevant Sweltering conditions no sweat for drag racers … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Sonoma Friday Qualifying

B. FORCE, C. FORCE, LINE AND HALL TOP QUALIFYING LEADERBOARDS FRIDAY AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS SONOMA, Calif. – Courtney Force raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car during Friday qualifying at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and … [Read more...]

AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2014 YORK REUNION

YORK, PA - Charles and Denise Caldwell of Painesville, Ohio, and their '65 Dodge A-990 Coronet went home the big winners of the 13th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion held on July 11-12, 2014, at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds, when they were awarded the Best of Show … [Read more...]

7/25/14 Drag Racing News

USA TODAY Arizona State quarterback Taylor Kelly chooses football over drag racingUSA TODAY LOS ANGELES — Arizona State quarterback Taylor Kelly on Thursday revealed he has retired — from drag racing. Kelly, a senior and one of the top ... Flag as irrelevant DRAG RACING: Junior … [Read more...]

JB’s Racer of the Week for July 28: John Zappia!

Coming up Monday, July 28th on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com for Racer of the Week, I have selected John Zappia from Perth, Western Australia. John's Holden HQ Top Doorslammer is simply the best in the world. He is a six-time ANDRA Champion and as of right now it looks like he's well on his … [Read more...]

Racin’ and Rockin’ Radio: Scott Wilson on July 28!

Coming up Monday, July 28th at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host a visit with our friend Scott Wilson, the Canadian dragster pilot who came down and tore up the US Top Fuel ranks in the 1960s and 70s! Scott is a member of the Canadian Motorsports Heritage … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE RIDER HECTOR ARANA SR. HAS ONE GOAL IN MIND AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

SONOMA, Calif. — Hector Arana Sr. is happy with the progress he has made in recent races in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category. He was also pleased with the victory his son Hector Arana Jr. earned in Chicago, even if it came at his expense. But Arana Sr. also wouldn’t mind having his own winner’s … [Read more...]

7/24/14 Drag Racing News

Div. 7 events wrap up 1st of 2 drag racing weekends at SonomaNapa Valley Register 2014-07-23T21:12:00Z 2014-07-23T21:21:36Z Div. 7 events wrap up 1st of 2 drag racing weekends at SonomaRegister Staff Napa Valley Register. Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing Online Magazine IHRA's … [Read more...]

IHRA’s Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series debuts brand new, modernized website

NORWALK, Ohio (July 23, 2014) - The International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) and IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG) unveiled a brand-new website this week for the series' popular Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series.With a fresh, modernized look, the new www.NitroJam.com features news, stats, photo … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE RIDERS CHASE BONUS BUCKS IN MIRAMONTE RECORDS NHRA PRO BIKE BATTLE AT SONOMA

SONOMA, Calif. – Eddie Krawiec will lead the inaugural MiraMonte Records NHRA Pro Bike Battle field as the No. 1 seed when the lucrative special event takes center stage July 26 during the 27th annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. A purse of $61,000 is available for the eight Pro Stock … [Read more...]