Archives for November 2014

11/02/14 Drag Racing News

Our Readers' First Time - Ken Rappaport Drag Racing Online Magazine I was 12 years old and while fingering through the newspaper there was an ad for a new dragstrip on Long Island: New York National Speedway. Flag as irrelevant KB Racing owner, driver scarred — but not … [Read more...]

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing Announces 2015 Inductees to International Drag Racing Hall of Fame

Ocala, Fla. (November 2, 2014) – The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame (IDRHOF), housed at the famed Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing (Ocala, Fla.) has revealed its inductee Class of 2015. This group has a particular significance, as they mark the 25th anniversary of honoring significant … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Golden weekend at Australian Nationals

Image credit: dragphotos.com.au The Australian Nationals are the most prestigious event on the ANDRA Drag Racing calendar and eliminations in the six ANDRA Drag Racing Series brackets delivered action, drama and excitement at Sydney Dragway. The Top Fuel title fight between Phil Lamattina and … [Read more...]

ANDRA: First time winners reach the top of the mountain

Image credit: dragphotos.com.au Titles were decided and Champions were crowned at the 2014 Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway this past weekend. The final round of the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship was action packed with tight, close racing as the Championship drama … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Las Vegas Fall Saturday Qualifying Results

TODD, HAGAN, ENDERS-STEVENS AND HINES CLAIM TOP QUALIFIERS AT LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS – Matt Hagan took another step towards a second Funny Car world championship when he qualified No. 1 with the sixth quickest time in NHRA Funny Car history at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Las Vegas Fall Pro Mod Final Qualifying; First Round Results

WALSH QUALIFIES NO. 1, TAKES FIRST ROUND VICTORY DURING NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES ACTION SATURDAY AT LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS – Don Walsh claimed the No. 1 qualifying position and a first round victory during the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Toyota Nationals Saturday at The … [Read more...]

11/01/14 Drag Racing News

Women in Top Ranks of Drag Racing: Hear Them Roar New York Times This human data download, which can generate hours of work for the pit crews, is no longer the domain of an exclusive men's club in drag racing. Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing Online Magazine Flynn to join … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Lamattina, Reed, Bektash, Kapiris, Guillory and White lead the fields in Sydney

 Image credit: dragphotos.com.au There were fireworks in the sky as well as on the track, but not even a thunderstorm or two could dampen day two of the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway. The crowds weren’t deterred as the thunder, rain and lightning came and went more than once during … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Nine Sportsman titles still up for grabs

Image credit: dragphotos.com.au Despite rain delays and thunderstorms, the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship eliminations reached the half way point as several Championships are yet to be decided on a thrilling final day. Competition Eliminator Championship rivals Craig Geddes and … [Read more...]