Archives for 2014

60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS MOST ICONIC MOMENTS – BERNSTEIN EARNS FIRST DOUBLE

INDIANAPOLIS (June 17, 2014) – In 1983 at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Kenny Bernstein put on one of the most dominating Funny Car performances in NHRA history. On Sunday he drove his Budweiser-sponsored Mercury LN7 to the win in the lucrative Big Bud Shootout, an all-star bonus race … [Read more...]

6/17/14 Drag Racing News

Nevis Drag Racing Unit pulls off another successful eventSKNVibes.com “I would just like to thank everyone who came out and gave support to the Nevis Drag Racing event. I would like to thank the sponsors who were ... Flag as irrelevant Good turnout for drifting, drag racingComox … [Read more...]

BEN BRAY LEAVES HOSPITAL TO CONTINUE RECOVERY AT HOME

Team Bray Racing is pleased to report that following his recent accident, Ben Bray has been released from hospital to continue his recovery process at home. After the Saturday 7 June incident – which saw Ben’s Nissan Altima hit the track wall of Willowbank Raceway and roll his – the three-time … [Read more...]

39th Annual Sunbelt Rentals/Bi-Mart Rose Festival Drags Results

Mike McManus (Super Pro), Matt Kielman (Pro), Chance Taylor (Sportsman), Jim Werre (ET Motorcycle), Dale Hrenko (Super Comp), and Mike Hilsendager (Run Tuff) all claimed wins on the Saturday edition of the 39th Annual Sunbelt Rentals & Bi-Mart Rose Festival Drags. With cooperating weather that … [Read more...]

6/16/14 Drag Racing News

Medicine Hat News Going with the flow: Caruso falls into drag racingMedicine Hat News Brandon Caruso kind of fell into drag racing. As his confidence grew, he stuck with it. With no drag strip in his hometown of Lethbridge, Caruso came ... Flag as irrelevant Local officer wins … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL DRIVER BRITTANY FORCE BRINGS ADDED EXPERIENCE, SUCCESS INTO AUTO-PLUS NHRA NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS AT NEW ENGLAND DRAGWAY

EPPING, N.H. – Making her second trip to New England Dragway, Top Fuel driver Brittany Force will have an entirely different look and mindset heading into the 2014 Auto-Plus NHRA New England Nationals, which takes place this weekend at the historic track located just north of the Boston metro … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Jack Matyas on June 16!

Join us on Monday, June 16, as we check in with Division 1 sportsman drag racing veteran Jack Matyas. Plus, the latest drag news, John Bockelman and JB’s Take with his racer of the week! LISTEN ON THE INTERNET! http://www.zeusradio.com/racersreunion-radio/ MONDAYS, 8-9 PM Eastern Time (7-8 … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Bristol Final Results

LANGDON, JOHNSON JR. AND ENDERS-STEVENS EARN VICTORIES AT THE FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS IN BRISTOL BRISTOL, Tenn. – Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon claimed his first victory of the season Sunday at the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Bristol Pro Mod Final Results

FARBER WINS NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT IN BRISTOL BRISTOL, Tenn. – Peter Farber raced to his first career victory on Sunday during the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers at Bristol … [Read more...]

UNDEFEATED, BARTONE BOMBARDS BOWLING GREEN

June 15, 2014, AA/FD HQ—In consecutive NHRA Heritage Series events, AA/Fuel Dragster driver Tony Bartone has unleashed blistering back-to-back attacks on his drag-strip adversaries, taking Top Fuel Eliminator Saturday at the 12th Annual Holley Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, KY. This season … [Read more...]