Archives for April 2015

ENDERS-STEVENS RECOGNIZED FOR HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN FIA NEWSLETTER

GLENDORA, Calif. (April 17, 2015) – Erica Enders-Stevens, who made history as the first female world champion in the Pro Stock category of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in 2014, was recently recognized in the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile’s Auto + Women in Motor Sport, a … [Read more...]

4/17/15 Drag Racing News

NHRA.com Top Fuel points leader Brown to race in Toyota Grand Prix Pro/Celebrity event NHRA.com "The first time we met a couple weeks ago during our first practice they all wanted to talk about drag racing," said Brown, who will return to drag racing ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

TEXAN TOP FUEL DRIVER STEVE TORRENCE EYES RETURN TO WINNING WAYS AT HOUSTON’S O’RELLY AUTO PARTS NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS

BAYTOWN, Texas — Steve Torrence knows he has a dragster capable of winning races in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel class. But the young standout is also currently facing one of the harsh realities in a class loaded with talent. There have been five different Top Fuel winners … [Read more...]

Dave W. Saunders is JB’s Racer of the Week for April 20!

Coming up Monday, April 20th on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Dave W Saunders, from Tapau, New Zealand. Dave's awesome Black '69 Chevy Nova, the "Nova Dog" is a top competitor in the region's Super Sedan Series, and after taking some 15 … [Read more...]

4/16/15 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Muy buenas noticias: Lupe Tortilla to sponsor Enders-Stevens at Houston Drag Racing Online Magazine Lupe Tortilla will give sponsorship to reigning Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders-Stevens at the April 24-26 O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA ... Houston-Based Lupe … [Read more...]

History-making race to be held in Paducah on May 8-9

DRO Nostalgia Nitro Challenge to debut new name, new format at Beacon Dragway Beacon Dragway’s Birthday Bash on May 8-9 will be the first time Nostalgia Funny Cars, Dragsters and Fuel Altereds will race each other head to head. The Paducah, Kentucky, event is the season opener for the new … [Read more...]

4/15/15 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Paducah Applebee's to host pre-race party for DRO series fans and racers on May 7 Drag Racing Online Magazine The first race of the 2015 season for the reformatted Hedman Husler Hedders DRO Nostalgia Nitro Challenge, which for the first time in drag racing … [Read more...]

Racin’ and Rockin’ Radio: Jason Rupert on April 20!

Coming up Monday, April 20th, 2015 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host a visit from the 2014 IHRA Nitro Funny Car Champion, Jason Rupert! Jason's performance in the last season and throughout his career is the model of consistency and excellence, and we are … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Event at Montgomery Raceway Park Rescheduled

The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event originally scheduled for April 17-19, 2015 at Montgomery Raceway Park is being re-scheduled to take place on June 5-7. Track owner, Dave Elsberry and General Manager, Jim Howard have done a great job getting Montgomery Raceway Park ready to host the Lucas … [Read more...]

IHRA Nitro Jam National Event Episodes Now Available On iTunes

NORWALK, OHIO (April 14, 2015) - IRG Sports + Entertainment™ and the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) are proud to announce all episodes of the IHRA Nitro Jam TV show now are available on iTunes. Fans may watch each 2014 championship event, including races at Tucson, San Antonio, Bradenton, … [Read more...]