Archives for August 2015

INTERVIEW: JACK BECKMAN

The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series driver Jack Beckman (Funny Car). MODERATOR: We are joined by Jack Beckman, driver of the Infinite Hero Dodge Charger R/T. Jack won his fifth Funny Car event at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals when he defeated … [Read more...]

8/05/15 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Gerry Vizzo vs. Paul Vizzo in the IHRA Southern Nationals NTS 11.50 final. (IHRA photo) Drag Racing Online Magazine “Fans in the northwest are passionate about drag racing and Oberto so it is a great combination.” (The Agent warns the team to be on the … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: John Hale on August 10!

Coming up Monday, August 10th, 2015 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host a visit with one of Drag Racing's most talented and versatile personalities, John Hale! Currently on the NHRA Mello Yello Tour with Jim Dunn Racing, John is also a Nostalgia Funny Car … [Read more...]

THREE-TIME SEATTLE PRO STOCK WINNER JASON LINE FEELS RIGHT AT HOME AT NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS

KENT, Wash. — Two-time Pro Stock world champion Jason Line may have struggled at scenic Pacific Raceways early in his career, but he has more than made up for it in recent seasons. Line picked up his third win at the facility a year ago in his Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro, tying him … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES STAKES WILL BE HIGH AT PRESTIGIOUS CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS IN INDIANAPOLIS

Traxxas Nitro Shootout, Mopar Hemi Challenge, Fireworks, the Golden Knights, Jet Dragsters and high-octane competition in Lucas Oil Series and J&A Service Pro Mod Series also part of the fun at the ‘Bigger’ Go INDIANAPOLIS – The world’s most prestigious drag race, the 61st annual Chevrolet … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR’S TIM WILKERSON STAYING LOCKED IN HEADING TO NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS

KENT, Wash. — Tim Wilkerson is currently in a much more enviable position than he has been in previous seasons when it comes to qualifying for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Mello Countdown to the Championship. But the popular Funny Car driver is not about to relax heading into the final … [Read more...]

Derrick Beach Named PDRA Senior Vice President of Marketing

PITTSBORO, N.C. (August 4, 2015): Derrick Beach, a beloved PDRA and NHRA announcer, has just stepped up in his role with the PDRA, taking a position as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Beach joined the PDRA as a commentator for the 2015 season, working alongside veteran announcer Brian Olsen. It … [Read more...]

8/04/15 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing: Point standings tighten up for BIR's bracket series Brainerd Daily Dispatch With only two weekends left on the schedule, drivers in Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series are starting to ... Flag as irrelevant Drag … [Read more...]

EIGHT-TIME TOP FUEL WORLD CHAMPION TONY SCHUMACHER HAS SPECIFIC MINDSET READY FOR NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS

KENT, Wash. — With four wins at scenic Pacific Raceways, eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher knows how to close out the legendary NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Western Swing with a bang. Another win at this weekend’s 28th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals in his … [Read more...]

2015 NHRA Atco Lucas Oil Series Final Results

MC PHILLIPS & GILL DOMINATE ALCOHOL RACES ATCO, N.J. – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by PC Richard.com commenced at Atco Raceway over the weekend and Rich McPhillips, Phoenixville, Pa., and Matt Gill, Brocktown, Mass., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top … [Read more...]