Archives for July 2014

ANDRA: Rare local outing for Andrew Sutton

Image credit: Fred Dwyer Alice Springs local Andrew Sutton doesn’t race at his home strip as much as you might think. But he can’t wait for the Desert Nationals to roll around this weekend for a rare opportunity to put the hammer down in his 1953 Chevy Corvette at Alice Springs Inland … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR DRIVER TOMMY JOHNSON JR. LOOKING TO KEEP MOMENTUM GOING AT MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY

MORRISON, Colo. – Racing at Bandimere Speedway may present challenges unlike any on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit. But with what Tommy Johnson Jr. and his team have already overcome this season, the Funny Car standout appears more than ready for their latest test. Johnson is back … [Read more...]

FREDY SCRIBA RACES TO NEOPMA SUPER CHEVY VICTORY AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY’S CHEVY VS. THE WORLD

(7-15-2014) Mohnton, PA – Fredy Scriba and Team had their 63’ "Sorcerer Vette" Pro Mod ready for action and proved it with an impressive win at the 2014 Maple Grove Super Chevy, Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods "Chevy vs. The World" event. Overcoming blistering heat all weekend, Fredy Scriba and his team … [Read more...]

7/15/14 Drag Racing News

Pinckney graduate Wehr savors flavor of drag racing (with photo gallery and video)Livingston Daily 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 CarBuzz - … [Read more...]

“The Big One” this weekend for the WCOPMA at Sonoma

Sonoma, CA – It’s that time of the year again when the stars line up, the weather gets good and the cars come out! Sonoma Raceway’s NHRA Division 7 Drags are this weekend which will feature all the bracket action known to NHRA Divisional events plus the 5-second, 250 MPH West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod … [Read more...]

ANDRA: David Carroll to make Alice Springs debut

Image credit: Joe Maday David Carroll is confident his engine problems are behind him allowing the Victorian to take his place in the Modified Bike field at the Desert Nationals this weekend in Alice Springs. Following a semi final appearance in May at the X-Champs in Sydney, Carroll was … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL STANDOUT SPENCER MASSEY READY TO TACKLE CHALLENGES OF MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY

MORRISON, Colo. – The drivers on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit will have to deal with racing at an elevation of more than 5,800 feet this weekend at Bandimere Speedway. They will also have to deal with warm temperatures and the rising pressure of each race with the Mello Yello … [Read more...]

IHRA Returns To Cordova Dragway Park With Summer Nationals July 18-19

Event to feature largest fields in Nitro Funny Car, Pro Stock CORDOVA, Ill. (July 14, 2014) - For six exciting years in the late 90s and early 2000s, Cordova Dragway Park was on top of the IHRA world. Hosting the annual Summer Nationals with the International Hot Rod Association's professional … [Read more...]

Remembering Aquasco Dragway, August 17

The Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an event to remember Aquasco Dragway on August 17, 2014. The flyer has the info. See you there! … [Read more...]

7/14/14 Drag Racing News

Weekend sport July 12-13: pictures, photos Namoi Valley Independent It was fast action at the Tamworth Drag Racing Association July meet held at the Gunnedah Aerodrome on Sunday. It was fast action at the Tamworth ... Flag as irrelevant Lagana Jr. carries on dad's traditions Buffalo … [Read more...]