Archives for 2014

FOUR TO THE FLOOR, BARTONE SCORES HERITAGE TITLE

September 16, 2014, AA/FD HQ—For the fourth time in as many events, this weekend an undefeated Tony Bartone helmed the “Bartone Bros.” AA/Fuel Dragster to yet another win in Top Fuel Eliminator, in this instance at the New England Reunion in Epping, New Hampshire. Moreover, for the fourth … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL’S SPENCER MASSEY KNOWS BIG WEEKEND AT AAA TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS COULD PUT HIM BACK IN CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENTION

ENNIS, Texas — Spencer Massey was in unfamiliar territory as far as recent history when he started the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. By the end of the six-race playoff the Top Fuel standout wouldn’t mind a late-season push, putting him into some more … [Read more...]

IHRA Welcomes Steven Cole as VP Of Corporate Partnerships

Steven Cole joins IHRA Motorsports as Vice President of Corporate Parternships NORWALK, Ohio (September 15, 2014) - The International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) and IRG Sports + Entertainment™ are excited to welcome Steven Cole as Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for IHRA … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF DOUBLEHEADER COMING TO FAMED TEXAS MOTORPLEX

ENNIS, Texas — It’s been said that everything is bigger in Texas. To confirm that notion, NHRA is serving up Texas Motorplex fans a double-portion of the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Texas race fans will get to enjoy a rare doubleheader of action as the stars of the … [Read more...]

9/15/14 Drag Racing News

GTspirit Gallery: Mile Long Drag Racing In Battle RoyaleGTspirit Just as we promised when the first photos and video were posted, detailed information on Battle Royale mile long race along with a whole gallery ... Flag as irrelevant 9/14 - 6:30PM - Back Roads: … [Read more...]

VIDEO: PRO STOCK RACER GAINES WALKS AWAY FROM CRASH AT ZMAX DRAGWAY

YouTube link containing video of the V. Gaines Pro Stock incident from zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C. http://bit.ly/VGCncZm NHRA Pro Stock driver V Gaines, Lakewood, Colo., was involved in a high-speed racing incident during the first round of eliminations Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Charlotte Fall rained out, will finish at Ennis

CONTINUATION OF PEP BOYS NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS ELIMINATIONS MOVED TO TEXAS MOTORPLEX NEXT WEEKEND CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NHRA officials announced today that the continuation of eliminations for the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals, round one of the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship … [Read more...]

9/14/14 Drag Racing News

NHRA.com Back in the saddle: Angelle Sampey-Drago returns to drag racing SportingNews.com CONCORD, N.C. — Angelle Sampey-Drago, the most successful female driver in NHRA history, is coming out of retirement. Sampey-Drago will make ... Sampey Returning To NHRA Bike Competition - … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Perfect weekend for Craig Geddes in Mildura

Perfect weather, perfect track conditions and a perfect performance from Craig Geddes headlined Round 9 of the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship at Mildura Sunset Strip today. Geddes made a recent switch in classes from B/DA to E/DA in an effort to become more competitive and it looks … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Charlotte Fall Saturday Qualifying

DEJORIA, ENDERS-STEVENS, TODD AND KRAWIEC RACE TO NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT PEP BOYS NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Alexis DeJoria and Erica Enders-Stevens raced to No. 1 qualifying positions in their categories Saturday at the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals, extending the most … [Read more...]