Archives for 2015

Thomas White is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week for November 16!

Coming up Monday, November 16th, 2015, for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Thomas White, from Hilo, Hawaii. Thomas was recommended to me by our friend Michael Baba Balbarino. Thanks, Michael! Thomas' '74 Datsun 210 "Abunai" is a consistent performer in Hilo's regional … [Read more...]

11/11/15 Drag Racing News

Independence Drag Racing Meet Postponed Antigua Observer “The Antigua & Barbuda Drag Racing Association in conjunction with the Government of Antigua & Barbuda sincerely apologises for any ... Flag as irrelevant The Daily Telegram … [Read more...]

ANDREW HINES, JERRY SAVOIE AND EDDIE KRAWIEC ALL GUNNING FOR PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE CROWN AT AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS

POMONA, Calif. – A change in mindset has worked wonders for reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Andrew Hines the past couple of seasons and he has no plans to alter that approach now, even with what will be on the line at this weekend’s 51st annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway … [Read more...]

11/10/15 Drag Racing News

Mother, daughter drag racing rivals at top of ladder Gladstone Observer "Drag racing is an adrenalin rush and it's social as well and we get together as a family as well as keeping me from speeding on the street," Keogh ... Flag as irrelevant Drag … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN PROMISES A THRILLING CONCLUSION AT AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS

POMONA, Calif. – The last time Del Worsham needed an impressive performance at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to win a world championship, he claimed a thrilling victory to win his first Top Fuel title. With his first Funny Car world championship up for grabs at this weekend’s 51st annual Auto Club … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: JERRY SAVOIE Tonight, November 9th, 2015

An 11th-hour switch for tonight, November 9th, 2015 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with the man who is putting Pro Stock Motorcycle on its collective ear, Jerry Savoie! The amazing performance of Jerry's bike has the competition shaking in … [Read more...]

LOMBARDO REMAINS IN THE HUNT FOR NATIONAL TITLE

Final Results from the Short Line Express Gambler Shootout event Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – John Lombardo Jr. went three rounds in Top Alcohol Funny Car to keep his name in the running for the NHRA Lucas Oil National Championship at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Short Line Express … [Read more...]

Valerie Thompson plans 2016 return to NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class

Seven-time motorcycle land speed record holder Valerie Thompson returns to NHRA drag racing series and land speed racing in 2016 America’s Queen of Speed combines forces with Star Racing and Chris Rivas for 2016 NHRA season (Scottsdale, AZ) – Nov. 9, 2015 – Seven-time land speed record holder … [Read more...]

11/09/15 Drag Racing News

Gulf Digital News Drag racing series returns to action Gulf Digital News The long wait is over as Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) welcomes back to action this week the biggest and most sought-after drag racing series in ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

BOURGEOIS, ABRUZZI LOCK UP LUCAS OIL CHAMPIONSHIPS, THORNLEY TAKES PRO FUEL HARLEY

LAS VEGAS – Craig Bourgeois and Marco Abruzzi clinched NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series National Championships and Janette Thornley scored the NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series National Championship at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Short Line Express Gambler Shootout at The … [Read more...]