Archives for November 2014

TOP FUEL STAR TONY SCHUMACHER DETERMINED TO WRAP UP TITLE TALK WITH STRONG SHOWING AT 50TH ANNUAL AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS

POMONA, Calif. — The door is still slightly open for a miraculous comeback for five Top Fuel standouts in the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. But if Top Fuel points leader Tony Schumacher has his way that door will be slammed shut as quickly as possible at this weekend’s 50th annual … [Read more...]

DEDICATION OF CHRISMAN, BRINKER GALLERY OF SPEED AND NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS AT WALLY PARKS NHRA MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM

GLENDORA, Calif. – The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California will dedicate the Chrisman, Brinker Gallery of Speed, Nov. 15 during an historical evening at the museum which is located on the edge of the Los Angeles County Fairplex. The “Night of … [Read more...]

11/10/14 Drag Racing News

Santa Fe New Mexican.com Sunday Spotlight: Española man well-versed in the art of speed Santa Fe New Mexican.com Jeff Brock of Rocket Heads Studio in Española stands by 'Evil Twin,' a heavily modified classic car that he hopes to race at the Bonneville Salt Flats in ... Flag as … [Read more...]

11/09/14 Drag Racing News

Slow Motion Drag Racing Launches, Just Because CarBuzz Drag racing is pretty fantastic to watch, but it all happens so fast that it can be difficult to catch all of those little details which make it so great. Flag as irrelevant Tuner guru sees hope for really young buyers … [Read more...]

11/08/14 Drag Racing News

2015 NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series Schedule Announced PaddockTalk The NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series will compete at tracks across the country and will hold at least one race in each of the seven NHRA ... Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing Online … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Nitro Funny Car Champion Jason Rupert

NORWALK, Ohio (November 7, 2014) - Everyone knew Jason Rupert would be good. After all, he is a former world champion and national record holder in the nostalgia Nitro Funny Car ranks with a knack for putting down some very fast, very consistent laps. They just didn't know he would be this … [Read more...]

DEFENDING TOP FUEL WORLD CHAMPION SHAWN LANGDON WANTS TO CLOSE SEASON WITH A VICTORY AT 50TH ANNUAL AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS

POMONA, Calif. — The chance for a repeat title for reigning Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon is very slim and will be totally negated if series leader Tony Schumacher qualifies for eliminations at the 50th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals next weekend. But Langdon, who is fourth in the standings … [Read more...]

NEW TRACKSIDE MOTORHOME PARKING SOLD OUT FOR 50TH ANNUAL AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS

GLENDORA, Calif. – NHRA’s new trackside motorhome parking area at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona has sold out for the upcoming 50th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals, it was announced today by NHRA officials. In addition, all front row spaces have also sold out for the 2015 Circle K NHRA Winternationals … [Read more...]

2015 NHRA HARLEY-DAVIDSON DRAG RACING SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2014) – Officials from NHRA and Harley-Davidson today announced the 2015 NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series schedule. The popular series, highlighted by the Top Fuel and Pro Fuel classes, brings high-energy motorcycle racing to fans nationwide. The NHRA … [Read more...]

11/07/14 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Steve Earwood's Rockingham Dragway leaves IHRA for NHRA sanction Drag Racing Online Magazine ... the IHRA and we're anxious to get started on an exciting new chapter in our history with the world's top drag racing sanctioning body, the NHRA. NHRA welcomes … [Read more...]