Archives for 2014

IHRA Announces All-New Sonic Rush Tour

Explosive Sonic Rush Tour to debut in 2014 with more than a dozen nationwide eventsNORWALK, Ohio - January 6, 2014 - The International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) and IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG) announce an all-new series set to debut in 2014, Sonic Rush Tour™, built on a foundation of … [Read more...]

RacersReunion Radio Returns Tonight!

Hey folks!Seems like it's been longer, but after 2 weeks off RacersReunion Radio returns to the air tonight with live programming from STARS Radio at 6 PM Eastern, Motorweek LIVE! at 7 PM Eastern, and Racin and Rockin with Draglist.com at 8 PM Eastern. Then tomorrow night at 7 PM Eastern The goat … [Read more...]

CIRCLE K NAMED SPONSOR OF TRADITION-RICH NHRA WINTERNATIONALS AT POMONA, 2014 MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES SEASON-OPENER

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2014) – NHRA officials announced today that Circle K, one of the nation’s premier convenience retailers, has been named the title sponsor for the 2014 NHRA Winternationals. The tradition-rich season-opening event for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, scheduled for … [Read more...]

1/06/14 Drag Racing News

Drag racers all set to continue battles at BICBahrain News Agency (BNA) -- Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is all set to host an exciting third round of the 2013/2014 Bahrain Drag Racing Championship this week ... See all stories on this topic » Bahrain News … [Read more...]

2013 Capitol Nostalgia Funny Car Nationals Photos

Brother Tim Pratt attended the inaugural Nostalgia Funny Car Nationals at Capitol Raceway in Crofton, Maryland, on November 9, 2013, and he grabbed these iPhone shots. (From the lost email archives!) Click HERE to see the photos!     … [Read more...]

Hangover/Racers Appreciation Race at San Antonio Raceway, 1-4-14

Marion, Tx. (Jan. 4, 2014) While people in the mid-west and north-east are buried under mountains of snow or shivering in sub-zero temperatures, Mother Nature provided central Texas with a beautiful day for drag racing. San Antonio Raceway hosted its annual Hangover/Racers Appreciation race on the … [Read more...]

Video scrapbook of Remembering Leo Dunn

I am excited to announce that the video scrapbook of Remembering Leo Dunn by the Jackson Bros. is ready. It’s a great look back at my dad’s race cars and the history of drag racing. He was among a breed of racers from the past who did it for the sport, and for fun. Many of the racers including my … [Read more...]

1/04/13 Drag Racing News

Drag racing to return to Orange airport? The Recorder ORANGE — Drag racing fans may once again flood into town if airport officials decide to allow organizers to reestablish racing at the airport. See all stories on this topic » Still smoking the competition Albany Democrat Herald A … [Read more...]

NWDRA Hi-Performance Automotive Swap Meet

January 26th, 2014 will be the NWDRA Hi-Performance Automotive Swap Meet at the Clark County Fairgrounds. This event draws attendees from all over the Northwest and is a mass joining ground for automotive enthusiast. With a plethora of available parts and services available, it is a must for … [Read more...]

Richard Parks: Books, movies and events

Happy New Year from Richard Parks and Roger Rohrdanz: Joan Denver Meyer, Bud's widow, is going to hold a Celebration of Life for Bud at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum on March 1, 2014, from 11 AM until 2 PM. Further details will be published at www.landspeedracing.com as we hear about them. … [Read more...]