Archives for 2015

2015 NHRA Phoenix Lucas Oil Series Final Results

SEVERANCE, WESTERFIELD WIN AT WILD HORSE CHANDLER, Ariz. (March 2, 2015) – Joey Severance and Shane Westerfield both came from the No. 2 qualifying position to take the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Severance, Woodburn, Ore., took … [Read more...]

2015 YORK LEGION OF HONOR NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

YORK, PA - The National Nostalgia Drag Racing Association has been presenting the annual Legion of Honor awards since 2004 to many of the Pioneers of Drag Racing as esteemed recognition for their many contributions to the sport and industry. The awards are presented at the annual Musclecar … [Read more...]

NHRA WELCOMES SISTER ALABAMA PROPERTIES TO OFFICIAL MEMBER TRACK NETWORK

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 2, 2015) – It was announced today that Atmore Dragway, one of the most modern eighth-mile racing facilities in the South, and sister facility Mobile Dragway have joined the NHRA Member Track network. Equidistant to Mobile, Ala. and Pensacola, Fla., Atmore Dragway opened in … [Read more...]

3/02/15 Drag Racing News

Angelle Sampey, Star Racing reunite for 2015 NHRA season WALB-TV But after 13 seasons, she walked away from racing to pursue a different challenge. "In retired in 2009," said Sampey. "Decided to quit drag racing, go ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

3/01/15 Drag Racing News

Kuwait News Agency Kuwaitis win first places in Bahrain's drag racing tourney Kuwait News Agency KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti racers snatched first places after bagging 13 trophies in the fourth round of the Bahrain drag racing ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

2/28/15 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Hale's new AA/FC gets closer to the track Drag Racing Online Magazine A few photos were in the old mayo jar located high atop the second-story Phlegm Building penthouse this morning. John Hale is working on a new AA ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

2/27/15 Drag Racing News

CarBuzz Drag Racing Nissan GT-R Crashes Right Over The Wall At The Drag Strip CarBuzz There are quite a few driver aids in the Nissan GT-R to help you get to the end of a quarter mile strip quickly. But there isn't anything to make sure you ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Summit Racing Equipment Expands IHRA Tournament Of Champions To Include Junior Dragsters

February 26, 2015 (Norwalk, OH) -- The International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) is proud to announce its Master and Advanced Jr. Dragster classes have been added to the annual Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions presented by AMSOIL - held during the World Finals in Memphis, Tennessee - … [Read more...]

NHRA’S UNIQUE FOUR-WIDE RACING RETURNS TO CHARLOTTE’S ZMAX DRAGWAY IN LATE MARCH

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to the prestigious zMAX Dragway for one of the most exceptional events in the sport of drag racing, the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, March 27-29, the fourth of 24 events during the 2015 season. The event, the only one of its kind … [Read more...]

IDEAL SCENARIO FOR TOP FUEL DRIVER BRITTANY FORCE MEANS FIRST MELLO YELLO SERIES VICTORY AT AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Entering her third season in Top Fuel on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit, Brittany Force is still aiming to track down her first career victory. That fact says more about the impressive competition in the Top Fuel class than it does about Force’s young career, … [Read more...]