Archives for July 2014

MOPAR EXTENDS NHRA TITLE RIGHTS SPONSORSHIP OF DENVER EVENT

GLENDORA, Calif.(July 20, 2014) – NHRA today announced that Mopar has agreed to a three-year extension of its title rights sponsorship of the NHRA Mile-High Nationals at scenic Bandimere Speedway near Denver. Mopar’s title sponsorship of this tradition-rich event began in 1989 and is the longest … [Read more...]

7/20/14 Drag Racing News

THE MAN WHO INTRODUCED SWAZIS TO DRAG RACING... Times of Swaziland We have all seen how drag racing has taken the entertainment industry by storm, through the shows that have been hosted in the country. The sport is ... Flag as irrelevant NASCAR - Racing safety expert Dr. John Melvin … [Read more...]

2014 ANDRA Alice Springs Final Results

Image credit: David Murray When you’re racing over 660 feet, there is no room for error. The half-track distance is set up for close tight racing from the hit of the throttle to the finish line; it’s all over in a blink of an eye. The Desert Nationals presented by Supercheap Auto and Shannons … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Cordova Final Results

Bowen, Goforth win big during return of IHRA Summer Nationals at Cordova Dragway Park CORDOVA, Ill. (July 19, 2014) - Any question as to why the IHRA Summer Nationals at Cordova Dragway Park was the most anticipated IHRA national event of the season was answered Saturday night. With a massive … [Read more...]

Don Garlits to be inducted to British Drag Racing Hall of Fame

Ocala, Fla. (July 18, 2014) – Don Garlits will be winging his way to England in mid-November to be honored by the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame as a member of the 2014 class of inductees. Don will be joined by his daughters Donna and GayLyn, and the grandchildren (Sarah, Rodney, and Anna) at the … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Bandimere Saturday Qualifying

SCHUMACHER, J. FORCE, LINE AND ARANA JR. QUALIFY NO. 1 AT MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY MORRISON, Colo. – Tony Schumacher raced to his first No. 1 qualifying position of the year and his career first in his storied career at Bandimere Speedway during qualifying for the … [Read more...]

7/19/14 Drag Racing News

5280 The Denver Magazine Alexis DeJoria Talks Drag Racing in Denver 5280 The Denver Magazine If your only experience with drag racing is watching the pivotal scene in Grease when Danny Zuko challenges Crater Face on Thunder Road, you've ... Flag as irrelevant Drag racing at South … [Read more...]

ANDRA: 2014 Desert Nationals Qualifying

Thunderstorm in the Desert Image credit: David Murray Conditions were cool but the action was hot during qualifying for Round 8 of the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship at the 2014 Desert Nationals presented by Supercheap Auto and Shannons Insurance.Under clear blue skies at Alice … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Cordova Friday Qualifying

Shawn Bowen leads Nitro Funny Car field at IHRA Summer Nationals at Cordova Dragway Park CORDOVA, Ill. (July 18, 2014) - It was billed as one of the biggest nostalgia Nitro Funny Car races ever held. And so far, it is living up to all the hype. With one of the most decorated nostalgia Nitro … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Bandimere Friday Qualifying

J. FORCE, SCHUMACHER, JOHNSON AND ARANA JR. LEAD FRIDAY’S QUALIFYING AT MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS MORRISON, Colo. – Funny Car icon John Force rocketed to the quickest run in Bandimere Speedway history to take the qualifying lead at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals on Friday. Tony … [Read more...]