Archives for 2014

NHRA ADDS SOUTH MOUNTAIN RACEWAY TO NHRA MEMBER TRACK NETWORK

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2014) -- NHRA announced today that South Mountain Raceway, Bowling Springs, Pa., (formerly Quarter Aces Dragway) has rejoined the NHRA Member Track Network. New owner Mike Natoli will handle the day to day operations along with Kathy Jones. “South Mountain Raceway is … [Read more...]

RACERS VYING FOR FINAL COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP SPOTS AT CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS – Jack Beckman is in uncharted territory heading into the 60th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, which takes place Aug. 27-Sept. 1 at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. But a strong performance in his 10,000-horsepower Valvoline Max Life/MTS Dodge Charger at the world’s most … [Read more...]

8/22/14 Drag Racing News

World Series of Drag Racing to honor 'Diamond Jim'Quad City Times "It's something that isn't really done in drag racing," track owner Scott Gardner said. "We pulled an old chapter out of an old book and said, 'Hey this ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Indy Thursday Testing

SCHUMACHER, LANGDON, CRAMPTON AMONG QUICKEST TOP FUEL DRIVERS IN FINAL DAY OF CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS TESTING BROWNSBURG, Ind. – Several Top Fuel drivers, including nine-time Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals winner Tony Schumacher, defending winner Shawn Langdon and noted rookie … [Read more...]

8/21/14 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine PDRA at TulsaDrag Racing Online Magazine In front of its biggest crowd since becoming the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA), the freshman sanctioning body gave the Tulsa ... Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing Online Magazine Stanley & … [Read more...]

JB’s Racer of the Week for August 25th

Coming up Monday, August 25th on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com for Racer of the Week, I have selected Pro ET Racers Carla Pittau and Rick McCann of Heaven & Hell Racing from Blackheath, London, England. Carla and Rick's team consists of 3 cars; a '70 Chevy Camaro, an '84 Camaro and a '65 … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Indy Wednesday Testing

TODD AND HAGAN MAKE QUICKEST RUNS DURING FIRST DAY OF TESTING FOR CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS Brownsburg, Ind. -- Top Fuel driver J.R. Todd and Funny Car pilot Matt Hagan raced to the quickest passes Wednesday during the opening day of testing for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals … [Read more...]

MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE – ERICA ENDERS-STEVENS, TONY SCHUMACHER AND JACK BECKMAN

The following are excerpts from a national media teleconference today featuring Pro Stock racer Erica Enders-Stevens, Top Fuel racer Tony Schumacher, and Funny Car racer Jack Beckman. THE MODERATOR: Erica joins us after leading the Pro Stock points for the majority of the season. She'll head to … [Read more...]

Racin’ and Rockin’ Radio: Ed McCulloch on August 25!

Coming up Monday, August 25th at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will wrap up The Road To The 60th series by hosting a visit from Six-Time US Nationals champion Ed "The Ace" McCulloch! Ed's life in Drag Racing as both a driver and crew chief at the top level of the … [Read more...]

8/20/14 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine FIA/FIM-Europe NitrOlymp'X, at Hockenheimring, GermanyDrag Racing Online Magazine With significant apprehension, the FIA/FIM-Europe tour returned to the Rico Anthes Quartermile at the spectacular Hockenheimring in ... Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing … [Read more...]