Archives for 2014

ANDRA: Grand Finals moved to Sydney as Calder Park re-surface announced

After careful consideration, the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) Board in consultation with the venues have made the decision to move the ANDRA Drag Racing Grand Finals from Calder Park in Melbourne to the Australian Nationals on October 31 – November 2 in Sydney. “The finals … [Read more...]

8/28/14 Drag Racing News

99th Hopkinton Fair has snowmobile drag racing for first timeWMUR Manchester Snowmobile drag racing debuts at this year's fair. Three engine classes are on tap (600, 700 and 800 cc) with side by side elimination heats. Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing Online Magazine NHDRO … [Read more...]

SECOND STRAIGHT WIN IN SIGHTS FOR NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES DRIVER TROY COUGHLIN AT 60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

​INDIANAPOLIS – After a start to the season that might have had NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series standout Troy Coughlin ready to push the reset button, the 2012 world champion got the turnaround he was hoping for with a victory at the tour’s most recent event in Norwalk. Now after more than a … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE RIDER JOHN HALL HOPEFUL FOR MORE INDY MAGIC AT 60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

​INDIANAPOLIS – John Hall always knew the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals was big, but it wasn’t until the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series standout won the world’s most prestigious drag race a year ago in Pro Stock Motorcycle that he realized just how significant it was. “It’s a race … [Read more...]

Muscle Car Shootout adds Pirelli World Challenge to packed lineup at Brainerd

Pirelli World Challenge joins Muscle Car Shootout lineup at Brainerd International Raceway on Labor Day weekend The Muscle Car Shootout has always been one of Brainerd International Raceway's most popular races each season, and now there's another reason for fans to attend this Labor Day weekend … [Read more...]

BRITTANY FORCE AND TIM WILKERSON CLAIM FAN VOTE/LOTTERY STARTING SPOTS IN TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT AT INDY

INDIANAPOLIS -- Top fan-vote getters Brittany Force and Tim Wilkerson secured the No. 8 positions in the Traxxas Nitro Shootout following special lottery drawings held today during a press conference in downtown Indianapolis to preview the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most … [Read more...]

8/27/14 Drag Racing News

Age of acceptance for Warrnambool drag racing association after 21 yearsWarrnambool Standard Darren McCosh (left), Tony Frost and Wes White are revved up for the 21-year anniversary of Warrnambool and District Drag Racing Association. Flag as irrelevant Drag … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK’S DAVE CONNOLLY SEEKING MORE BIG MOMENTS AT 60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS – Long before Dave Connolly got behind the wheel of a Pro Stock car, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star knew the importance of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. With three career Pro Stock victories at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Connolly has also managed to … [Read more...]

ANDRA: No wins, no worries for Craig Geddes

Photo credit: dragphotos.com.au As the ANDRA Drag Racing season reaches the pointy end, Australian Competition Eliminator Championship hopeful Craig Geddes finds himself joint first in the standings despite a switch in vehicles and no 2014 Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship event … [Read more...]

2014 Cordova World Series Photos

Here are some photos from key drivers and cars at the 2014 World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Raceway Park. - Photos and words by David Oakes​ ​The debut of Tony Pedregon’s Tommy Ivo tribute car was almost a disaster when the steering wheel came off in Tony’s hands at the 660 foot … [Read more...]