Archives for 2015

DUNLAP DASHES DENVER’S CURTAIN CALL AT CALI REUNION

24th Annual California Hot Rod Reunion, Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, CA, October 25, 2015—In a final round of competition that was as poignant as it was dramatic, 74-year-old “High Speed Motorsports”’ driver Bill Dunlap seized victory from the maw of veteran nitro-racer Denver Schutz and … [Read more...]

2015 California Hot Rod Reunion Final Results

CHAMPIONS CROWNED ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE CALIFORNIA HOT ROD REUNION PRESENTED BY AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The final day of the California Hot Rod Reunion® presented by Automobile Club of Southern California saw intense racing action on the quarter-mile strip … [Read more...]

10/25/15 Drag Racing News

Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Nath returns to drag racing Fiji Broadcasting Corporation National drag race champion, Ravin Nath will make a return to competition this afternoon in the Fiji Car Club competition at the Nanuku Airstrip in ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

10/24/15 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine PDRA offers free admission for military Drag Racing Online Magazine Virginia native Tommy Franklin took his eye-catching '69 Camaro to a recent display event at the Fort Lee military base in Fort Lee, Va. (photo courtesy ... Flag as … [Read more...]

MICHAEL WENEY NAMED S&W PERFORMANCE GROUP PRESIDENT

Spring City, PA - October 23, 2015 - Michael Weney has been named S&W Performance Group President. Mr. Weney was promoted on Wednesday, October 21st, 2015, by his proud father and company founder, Walt Weney. Previously, Michael held the position of Executive Vice President of the groups S&W Race … [Read more...]

SIX ROOKIE CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE FOR 2015 AUTO CLUB ROAD TO THE FUTURE AWARD

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2015) – Six rookie drivers representing three NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories, Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock, were announced today by officials from NHRA and Automobile Club of Southern California as the eligible candidates for the 2015 Automobile Club … [Read more...]

10/23/15 Drag Racing News

Cambridge News Drag racing Cambridgeshire mum celebrates Hall of Fame honour Cambridge News Drag racing Cambridgeshire mum celebrates Hall of Fame honour ... Yvonne is due to be inducted into the UK's Drag Racing Hall of Fame on ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL’S RICHIE CRAMPTON LOOKS TO KEEP PERFECT FINAL ROUND STREAK INTACT WITH WIN AT THE NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS

LAS VEGAS – Thanks to his victory at the most recent event in Dallas, Top Fuel standout Richie Crampton managed to maintain his flawless performances in final rounds. Crampton picked up his seventh Top Fuel victory in his seventh final round appearance at a national event, this time at the Texas … [Read more...]

Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman World Finals Returns to Memphis in 2016

NORWALK, Ohio (October 22, 2015) - The International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) Summit Tournament of Champions and Summit SuperSeries World Championship events will return to Memphis International Raceway (MIR) in 2016. The track will host what is collectively known as the Summit Racing Equipment … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Chris McGaha on October 26!

Coming up Monday, October 26th, 2015 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with one of NHRA Pro Stock's top contenders, Chris McGaha! Chris is in the thick of the points race in NHRA's Countdown to the Championship, currently sitting in Third … [Read more...]