Archives for 2014

NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES DRIVER MIKE CASTELLANA READY TO SHOW TRUE POTENTIAL AT TOYOTA NHRA SUMMERNATIONALS AT RACEWAY PARK

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. — The standings for the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series list Mike Castellana with one victory and have him second in the points standings. But as far as the veteran Pro Mod racer is concerned, the best is yet to come. Castellana is hopeful that comes this weekend during the 45th … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE’S ANDREW HINES LIKES VIEW FROM TOP HEADING TO TOYOTA NHRA SUMMERNATIONALS AT OL D BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. — Intent on making up for a season of disappointment, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Andrew Hines and his Screamin’ Eagle Vance and Hines Harley-Davidson team went to work in the off-season, determined to produce something far different in 2014. It may just be three events, but the … [Read more...]

Romine returns to DRO AA/FC Challenge in Kentucky; Muldowney to be Grand Marshal

Romine's ‘Man O’ War’ to run in Kentucky; Shirley Muldowney is Grand Marshal at DRO AA/FC Challenge second event The second race of the sixth season for the DragRacingOnline.com AA/FC Challenge with new Title Rights sponsor Hedman Husler Hedders will be held June 6-7 at Beacon Dragway in Paducah, … [Read more...]

MOPAR HEMI(r) CHALLENGE SET FOR 60TH CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS; THIS YEAR’S EDITION TO INCLUDE SPECIAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY HEMI TRIBUTE

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 29, 2014) – The Mopar brand will highlight its commitment once again to Sportsman racing competition within the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) by holding the ever-popular HEMI® Challenge for a 14th consecutive season at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in … [Read more...]

5/29/14 Drag Racing News

Must Watch: Fire Breathing Monsters Documentary [Video]autoevolution If you're a fan of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, then heed our words and watch the 'Fire Breathing Monsters' documentary as soon as ... Flag as irrelevant Just like old times: Popular team … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK DRIVER NOBILE HOPEFUL THAT HOME COOKING LEADS TO FIRST WIN AT TOYOTA NHRA SUMMERNATIONALS AT OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. — Entering just his fourth full season in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, Vincent Nobile has already posted an impressive list of accomplishments. But you can count the Pro Stock standout impatient when it comes to winning at least one event. With strong ties to Old … [Read more...]

5/28/14 Drag Racing News

Local drag racing resultsMedicine Hat News Street Friday —1. Rod Phaff, Dunmore, '03 Ford F-150; 2. Darren Dietz, Medicine Hat, '07 Ford F-150; 3. John Lahey, Medicine Hat and Darcy Glasgo, ... Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing Online Magazine 2014 NHRA: NHRA Mello Yello Drag … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE: COURTNEY FORCE

The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring NHRA Funny Car racer Courtney Force who secured the 100th win by a female in NHRA history with her victory in Topeka over Cruz Pedregon. MODERATOR: From the first win by a female in the history of the NHRA by Shirley Muldowney in 1976 to … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR DRIVER RON CAPPS READY TO MAKE MORE HISTORY AT TOYOTA NHRA SUMMERNATIONALS AT OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. — Ron Capps knows how to win at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, having done so in 2006. Capps also knows how to go fast there, as his incredible 3.964 second elapsed time from 2012 still stands as the quickest run in Funny Car history. Next on Capps’ to-do list is repeating at … [Read more...]

5/27/14 Drag Racing News

Drifting, drag racing at Saratoga SpeedwayComox Vallety Record In drag racing action, local Dylan Tibbits steered his 300-horsepower Honda Civic to victory lane. Tibbits battled #17 Aaron Craig's Acura Integra in the ... Flag as irrelevant Bay Net New details emerge in fatal … [Read more...]