Archives for August 2014

PRO STOCK’S DAVE CONNOLLY SEEKING MORE BIG MOMENTS AT 60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS – Long before Dave Connolly got behind the wheel of a Pro Stock car, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star knew the importance of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. With three career Pro Stock victories at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Connolly has also managed to … [Read more...]

ANDRA: No wins, no worries for Craig Geddes

Photo credit: dragphotos.com.au As the ANDRA Drag Racing season reaches the pointy end, Australian Competition Eliminator Championship hopeful Craig Geddes finds himself joint first in the standings despite a switch in vehicles and no 2014 Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship event … [Read more...]

2014 Cordova World Series Photos

Here are some photos from key drivers and cars at the 2014 World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Raceway Park. - Photos and words by David Oakes​ ​The debut of Tony Pedregon’s Tommy Ivo tribute car was almost a disaster when the steering wheel came off in Tony’s hands at the 660 foot … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR STAR ROBERT HIGHT LOOKING TO ADD TO JOHN FORCE RACING’S LEGACY AT CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

​ INDIANAPOLIS – It’s no secret the significance each driver and team on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit places on the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race. It has led to historic performances and some of the most memorable moments in … [Read more...]

“Mr. Explosive” takes DRO AA/FC Challenge win at World Series of Drag Racing

The father and son team of Mark and Jake Sanders from Washington State became the second straight West Coast team to win the AA/FC class at the oldest national event, the 61st World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Dragway Park. With Mark driving and son Jake tuning, they beat defending Hedman … [Read more...]

8/26/14 Drag Racing News

From Drag Racing to Dog Mushers, 12 Offbeat Sports Halls-of-FameHuffington Post (blog) Attached to the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, the hall of fame honors the heroes of drag racing. You're really getting two museums here with ... Flag as irrelevant Drag racing, … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL STANDOUT TONY SCHUMACHER EYES RECORD-BREAKING 10TH VICTORY AT PRESTIGIOUS CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS – Tony Schumacher might not pay close attention to all of the numbers that equate to his remarkable success in the sport, but even he is well aware of the incredible success he’s had at the world’s most prestigious drag race, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Schumacher’s … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES WILL SHOWCASE 300-MPH EXCITEMENT AT 24 EVENTS IN 2015

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2014) – The 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule was announced today by NHRA officials. The 24-race NHRA Mello Yello Series will make its traditional stops across the country and remains the most geographically dispersed U.S. touring series in all of … [Read more...]

Cruise-In TV: Goodguys Columbus….

In case you missed the last episode here's Cruise-In TV: Goodguys Columbus Oh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEun5AmIY78 … [Read more...]

Woodburn Hosts 21st Annual Nitro Motorcycle Nationals

With the 21st running of the Nitro Motorcycle Nationals completed, it's true to form that this year was by far the greatest on record. Between the blistering 6.5* passes from the Top Fuel Harleys, to the 200+ mile per hour runs from the Nostalgia BB/Funny Cars, to the bracket bikes racing with no … [Read more...]