Archives for 2014

17th Annual Hillyers Mid City/Stayton FORD FEVER CLASSIC

Miller, Campbell, Hilton, Skinner, and Kalsch Claim Wins on Ford Fever Day The 17th running of the Hillyers Mid-City/Stayton Ford Fever Classic showcased fun times, cool cars, and dynamite drag racing. Winners amongst the four groups were Mike Miller (Super Pro), Chad Campbell (Pro), Devon Hilton … [Read more...]

Castrol Raceway Takes D6 Win At IHRA Summit Team Finals

Castrol Raceway takes Division 6 Summit Team Finals win; Thornsley, Smith, Ochitwa advance in Summit SuperSeries EDMONTON, Alb. (August 19, 2014) - In the first Summit Team Finals action of the year, Castrol Raceway opened the season with a victory in the Division 6 Border Bandits team competition … [Read more...]

8/19/14 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Rocky Mountain Superchargers at Billings, MontanaDrag Racing Online Magazine Ed Arcuri has come up with a very interesting and exciting concept in drag racing. This is where the perseverance comes into play. First off, the last ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

DWAYNE WOLFE RACES TO NEOPMA PRO MOD SERIES VICTORY AT CAPITOL RACEWAYS NEOPMA PRO MOD SERIES EVENT

(08-19-2014) Crofton, MD – What an incredible finish to an incredible event presented by Switzer Dynamics. Dwayne Wolfe and Team Wolfe squeak out a close nail biter against Tommy “The Undertaker” Gray, 6.063 to a 6.064. It doesn’t get much closer than that. The Management at “The New Capitol … [Read more...]

2014 Norwalk Night Under Fire Photos and Results

37th Annual Norwalk Night Under Fire photos and results. Apparently in the winners circle at the NHRA event in Norwalk, Antron Brown made the comment that he “wanted a piece of the 16-time champ." This set up the “Nitro Challenge”: John Force said if Antron could beat Brittany, then he could … [Read more...]

JEGS NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT AT CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2014) – It was announced today that the NHRA has named JEGS, one of the largest mail order automotive performance equipment companies in the United States, as presenting sponsor for the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series event at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Aug. … [Read more...]

BREWER EARNS 2014 KING OF THE TRACK AWARD AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY

By: Tim Glover (Commerce, GA – August 16) In spite of parts breakage, traffic jams and other opportunities, Atlanta Dragway racers prevailed at the NHRA King of the Track event. Congratulations to King of the Track winner Chad Brewer (Pro class), who had the best class winner's package at the end … [Read more...]

SIX TOP FUEL, SIX FUNNY CAR DRIVERS VIE FOR TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT FAN VOTES

GLENDORA, Calif. – Only one spot remains open in each of the NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout fields for Top Fuel and Funny Car. Those two positions will be determined by NHRA fan votes and a pair of lottery-style drawings. Six drivers in both Top Fuel and Funny Car are eligible for the fan-vote/lottery … [Read more...]

8/18/14 Drag Racing News

The Golden Age Of Drag Racing - Part 1Hot Rod Magazine In particular, Rick's drag-racing-related photos from the '60s generated the greatest numbers of comments, questions, and, yes, corrections. Flag as irrelevant Connecticut Man Hurt in NY Drag-RaceWTNH WEST LABANON, Conn. (WTNH) – … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Brainerd Final Top Fuel Results, Funny Car and Pro Stock Finals at Indy

MORGAN LUCAS RACES TO DRAMATIC TOP FUEL VICTORY AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS Brainerd Funny Car and Pro Stock finals will conclude in two weeks at Indianapolis during 60th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals BRAINERD, Minn. – Morgan Lucas raced to his third Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top … [Read more...]