Archives for July 2014

7/18/14 Drag Racing News

Drag racing queen aims for the topHerald.ie The star of the Irish drag-racing circuit is hopeful that the thrilling sport will soon be officially recognised in Ireland. Flag as irrelevant NHDRO motorcycle drag racing series race report: Teasley, Knight Double at NHDROBikeland Jeremy … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE STANDOUT ANDREW HINES TREASURES TIME AT MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY

MORRISON, Colo. – Andrew Hines first professional race in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series came at Bandimere Speedway in 2002. The track will always hold a special memory because of that despite its unique challenges of racing at an elevation of more than 5,800 feet. Of course, just debuting … [Read more...]

7/17/14 Drag Racing News

NHRA drag racing revving up in SonomaNapa Valley Register Next weekend, July 25-27, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will embark on a hair-raising, heart-stopping three days of drag racing thunder ... Flag as irrelevant Demo Derby, Drag Racing to bring in large crowds … [Read more...]

JB’s Racer of the Week for July 21!

Coming up Monday, July 21st on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com for Racer of the Week, I have selected Bill Leaf from Kewanee, Illinois. Bill was recommended to me by his crewman and friend, D.J. Johnson. Thanks, D.J.! .I have also received valuable input from former Racer of the Week Rob … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Kara Strickler on July 21!

Coming up Monday, July 21st at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with the Northeast Division's Top Dragster Award winner, Kara Strickler! Kara has been racing in many Sportsman classes throughout her career, and her excellent record, experience, … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE WITH ANTRON BROWN, RON CAPPS AND GREG ANDERSON

The following transcript contains excerpts from an NHRA teleconference to preview the upcoming NHRA Western Swing featuring Top Fuel racer Antron Brown, Funny Car racer Ron Capps and Pro Stock racer Greg Anderson. MODERATOR: Thank you all for joining us today on this NHRA teleconference. The … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK’S JOHNSON HAS FOUND THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY’S MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS

MORRISON, Colo. – There are still five races before the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship begins. But as far as Pro Stock standout Allen Johnson is concerned, his personal countdown starts this weekend at Bandimere Speedway. Johnson, the 2012 world champion, has … [Read more...]

POPULAR TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT TICKET PACKAGE RETURNS FOR CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 16, 2014) — NHRA and Traxxas have partnered to once again offer fans a special Traxxas Nitro Shootout ticket package for the 60th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Aug. 27-Sept. 1. The Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the … [Read more...]

IHRA’s Biggest Funny Car Stars Clash This Weekend At Cordova

Clash at Cordova: Biggest stars in Funny Car travel to Cordova for IHRA's most anticipated race CORDOVA, Ill. (July 16, 2014) - If there is one race and one race only that you can attend in 2014, this is it. The 2014 IHRA Summer Nationals at Cordova Dragway Park will feature the largest field of … [Read more...]

7/16/14 Drag Racing News

SlashGear Electric golf cart drag racing results in flipped driverSlashGear Drag racing comes in many forms, but few of them involve the use of golf carts. Still, that hasn't stopped some from decking the carts out with hardware ... Flag as irrelevant 2014 NHRA: The Al-Anabi Racing … [Read more...]