Archives for August 2014

Greenberg Takes Albuquerque Firecracker Nationals

We finished the weather delayed Firecracker Nationals on August 2 and were fortunate to win the event. In addition, we also qualified 3rd in the regularly scheduled event with a 7.04 second elapsed time at 201 mph. Unfortunately this event was a “Chicago-Style” match race format that brings the 2 … [Read more...]

Lakefest 2014 Final Elimination Results

Lakefest 2014 at Lake Marble Falls, August 8-10, 2014 By JM Hallas Marble Falls, TX. (Aug. 10th, 2014) With qualifying done and the ladders set, the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series began eliminations in all the Pro and Sportsman classes on Sunday. The top drivers in each of the Pro classes … [Read more...]

8/11/14 Drag Racing News

Route 66 Classic scheduled Saturday at drag stripThe Herald-News JOLIET – The Hollywood Casino Joliet Route 66 Classic returns Saturday to Route 66 Raceway to pay homage to early drag racing and the hot-rod ... Flag as irrelevant USA TODAY Ripple effects for Stewart, NASCAR, … [Read more...]

8/10/14 Drag Racing News

Car enthusiasts seek to cut down on illegal street racing LocalNews8.com Drag racing has long been a popular hobby in eastern Idaho, but some are concerned that too many are racing on streets in unsafe conditions. Flag as irrelevant Boaters battling it out on Lake D'Arbonne … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Martin Final Results

Bealko collects first career Ironman at IHRA Nitro Jam Northern Nationals at US 131 MARTIN, Mich. (August 9, 2014) - For the past seven years, Kevin Bealko has played second fiddle on his own race team. Not anymore. After nearly a decade of success in the world of Pro Stock, just not in his … [Read more...]

Lakefest 2014 at Lake Marble Falls Qualifying

Lumbert, Ball, Logan grab top qualifying spots at Lakefest 2014 By JM Hallas Marble Falls, TX. (Aug. 9th, 2014) After a full day of testing, tuning and practice on Friday, the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series began their qualification runs on Lake Marble Falls for the 23rd Annual Lakefest. Seems … [Read more...]

8/09/14 Drag Racing News

Local 10 Drag racing held at Homestead Miami Speedway Local 10 To combat illegal street racing in South Florida, advocacy groups have come together to make a safe environment for racers. Fast Lane Friday is held ... Drag racing becomes family affair at Homestead-Miami Speedway - Local 10 Full … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Martin Friday Qualifying

Hintz, Pelrine, Maroney top qualifying Friday at IHRA Nitro Jam Northern Nationals MARTIN, Mich. (August 8, 2014) - On one of the fastest tracks in the entire country in cars very familiar with the US 131 Motorsports Park quarter-mile, the usual suspects were expected to rule the day in IHRA's … [Read more...]

21st Annual Nitro Motorcycle Nationals — August 23 and 24th at Woodburn Dragstrip

In just two short weekends, there will be the running of the 21st Annual Nitro Motorcycle Nationals at Woodburn Dragstrip. This historic event features the dangerously exciting 220 mph Top Fuel Harleys, wild 200mph Nostalgia BB/Funny Cars, and 6-second Metric Motorcycles. With a class for everyone, … [Read more...]

8/08/14 Drag Racing News

Two-day drag racing event is set for GatewayBelleville News Democrat Gateway Motorsports Park will host the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the All American Hot Rod Showdown on Friday and Saturday. Flag as irrelevant ATV sand drag racing coming to countySierra Vista Herald DOUBLE … [Read more...]