Archives for 2014

2014 NHRA Bristol Friday Pro Mod Qualifying

FISCUS RACES TO QUALIFYING LEAD DURING NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES QUALIFYING ON FRIDAY AT BRISTOL BRISTOL, Tenn. – Kevin Fiscus raced to the qualifying lead Friday in the Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers at … [Read more...]

Friday Action At IHRA President’s Cup Nationals Washed Out, Racing To Resume Saturday

BUDDS CREEK, Md. (June 13, 2014) - Strong thunderstorms and rain showers pushed through southern Maryland on Friday forcing the cancellation of day one action at the IHRA Nitro Jam President's Cup Nationals at Maryland International Raceway. Not a single engine was fired in competition on Friday … [Read more...]

6/13/14 Drag Racing News

Pro Mod Drag Racing Series standout Von Smith continues championship chase at Bristol DragwayMotorsport.com With his team needing a swift turnaround, NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series standout Von Smith knew what was coming. After all, he has learned ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Pro Stock To Return To IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series In 2015

NORWALK, Ohio (June 13, 2014) - Following a successful return to competition with the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) in 2014, the IHRA and IRG Sports + Entertainment™ are thrilled to announce that the Mountain Motor Pro Stock division will once again return to the IHRA Nitro Jam Drag … [Read more...]

Bowen takes second DRO AA/FC Challenge of season at Paducah, KY

‘Pedal Fest’ proves challenging for racers but entertaining for spectators Shawn Bowen drove the family’s “Violator” AA/FC Pontiac Firebird to its second win of the 2014 season at the June 6-7 inaugural Eighth-Mile Nationals at Keith Murt’s refurbished Beacon Dragway in Paducah, KY. Bowen defeated … [Read more...]

6/12/14 Drag Racing News

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series races held at Route 66Morris Daily Herald JOLIET – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series ran at Route 66 Raceway over the weekend with hundreds of racers competing in Top Alcohol ... Flag as irrelevant Osoyoos drag racing attracts 47 carsPentiction … [Read more...]

NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES STANDOUT VON SMITH CONTINUES CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE AT FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY

BRISTOL, Tenn. — With his team needing a swift turnaround, NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series standout Von Smith knew what was coming. After all, he has learned that his Al-Anabi Racing team has always performed well under adversity. This season has proven to be no different for Smith and his … [Read more...]

6/11/14 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Cole CoonceDrag Racing Online Magazine Cole Coonce is a died in the wool drag racing junkie and one of drag racing's premiere journalists and a pretty damn good photographer. He has ... Flag as irrelevant Father and son racing duo thrive … [Read more...]

Don Garlits Named Grand Marshal For IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals At Grand Bend

NORWALK, Ohio (June 11, 2014) - The International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) and Mopar are excited to announce that drag racing legend and 17-time world champion "Big Daddy" Don Garlits has been named Grand Marshal for the upcoming IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals set for June 20-22 at the Grand Bend … [Read more...]

60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS MOST ICONIC MOMENTS – GARLITS SHAVES HIS BEARD FOLLOWING TRIUMPHANT 1967 WIN

INDIANAPOLIS (June 11, 2014) – It was on this exact date in 1967, when NHRA Top Fuel great “Big Daddy” Don Garlits had suffered a stunning setback at the NHRA Springnationals in Bristol, Tenn. After already posting a devastating DNQ at the season-opening Winternationals, one of the most successful … [Read more...]