Archives for 2014

7/28/14 Drag Racing News

Youngsters discover thrill of drag racing through familyKingsport Times News As eliminations continued on the final day of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals, only a smattering of ... Flag as irrelevant Don Schumacher Racing needs to regroup before … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Sonoma Final Results

COURTNEY FORCE BECOMES WINNINGEST FEMALE FUNNY CAR CATEGORY DRIVER IN NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS alBalooshi, Line and Krawiec also victorious at Sonoma Raceway SONOMA, Calif. – Courtney Force beat father John Force in the final to become the winningest female … [Read more...]

Tribute to Tommy ‘Dr. Hook’ Freeman & Summit Super Series at Little River Dragway

By J M Hallas Holland, TX (July 26, 2014) - The historic Little River Dragway celebrated the life of long time central racer/official, Tommy 'Dr. Hook' Freeman. Freeman, a track prep guru, also held the title of official starter for the 1/8 mile drag strip, east of Temple. While calling many … [Read more...]

7/27/14 Drag Racing News

Michigan drag racing program empowers young adults MiamiHerald.com Wehr, a 2006 Pinckney Community High School graduate, grew up listening to her father telling stories about his drag racing days. Since she was 13, ... Flag as irrelevant Drag racing fire trucks set to highlight cancer … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Sonoma Saturday Qualifying, Miramonte Pro Bike Battle Finals

A. HINES DEFEATS POLLACHECK TO WIN MIRAMONTE PRO BIKE BATTLE AT SONOMA RACEWAY; B. FORCE, C. FORCE, S. GRAY AND SAVOIE EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS SONOMA, Calif. – Andrew Hines drove to victory in the inaugural MiraMonte Records Pro Bike Battle, closing out an action packed Saturday at the … [Read more...]

7/26/14 Drag Racing News

9NEWS.com DPD: Don't drag race in fast food parking lots 9NEWS.com Every Wednesday, racers can pay $30 to go as fast as they want at the drag racing venue, located at 3051 South Rooney Rd. All you need is a valid ... Flag as irrelevant Sweltering conditions no sweat for drag racers … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Sonoma Friday Qualifying

B. FORCE, C. FORCE, LINE AND HALL TOP QUALIFYING LEADERBOARDS FRIDAY AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS SONOMA, Calif. – Courtney Force raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car during Friday qualifying at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and … [Read more...]

AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2014 YORK REUNION

YORK, PA - Charles and Denise Caldwell of Painesville, Ohio, and their '65 Dodge A-990 Coronet went home the big winners of the 13th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion held on July 11-12, 2014, at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds, when they were awarded the Best of Show … [Read more...]

7/25/14 Drag Racing News

USA TODAY Arizona State quarterback Taylor Kelly chooses football over drag racingUSA TODAY LOS ANGELES — Arizona State quarterback Taylor Kelly on Thursday revealed he has retired — from drag racing. Kelly, a senior and one of the top ... Flag as irrelevant DRAG RACING: Junior … [Read more...]

JB’s Racer of the Week for July 28: John Zappia!

Coming up Monday, July 28th on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com for Racer of the Week, I have selected John Zappia from Perth, Western Australia. John's Holden HQ Top Doorslammer is simply the best in the world. He is a six-time ANDRA Champion and as of right now it looks like he's well on his … [Read more...]