Archives for 2015

10/20/15 Drag Racing News

DragZine.com IHRA Unveils 2016 IHRA Drag Racing Series Schedule DragZine.com International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) officials and IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG) unveiled the 2016 IHRA Drag Racing Series schedule ... IHRA Unveils 2016 IHRA Drag Racing Series Schedule - … [Read more...]

Bill McDaniel passes

Bill McDaniel, who partnered with Dick Rosberg and Don Novak on the Fighting Irish funny cars of the late 70s and early 80s, passed away on October 9, 2015. When the team converted to jet cars, Bill joined Dick behind the wheel of one of their two Stroh's sponsored machines and thrilled fans from … [Read more...]

LEGENDS OF DRAG RACING TO BE HONORED AT CALIFORNIA HOT ROD REUNION PRESENTED BY AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The legends of drag racing will be celebrated during the 24th annual California Hot Rod Reunion® presented by Automobile Club of Southern California, Oct. 23-25 as those who shaped the sport will be celebrated during the weekend. Grand Marshal Jim Dunn and honorees Paul … [Read more...]

LITTON AND BELLEMEUR WIN NATIONAL EVENT AT DALLAS

ENNIS, Texas – At the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, Bill Litton captured his first career National event win in Top Alcohol Dragster. Sean Bellemeur rode a string of 5.40s to his first national event win this year in Top Alcohol Funny Car. In the Top Alcohol Dragster final, … [Read more...]

MARTEL, ELROD IN THE HUNT FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

REYNOLDS, Ga.– Arnie Martel raced to the win in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Silver Dollar Raceway over the weekend. With just one divisional and two national events left to finish the season, the Lucas Oil Championship races have heated up. In the final round of Comp Eliminator, it … [Read more...]

NHRA NAMES VETERAN AUTOMOTIVE MEDIA EXECUTIVE TYLER SCHULZE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2015) – NHRA announced today that Tyler Schulze, a versatile executive who has excelled in the management of multi-media content publishing enterprises, has been named vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. In his new role with NHRA, Schulze … [Read more...]

10/19/15 Drag Racing News

Daily Beast Drag-Racing Arab Playboys Tear Up L.A. Daily Beast At the time of the drag-racing incident, the sheikh and his family were holed up in a Malibu pad, as well as a suite at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and a ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

IHRA Unveils 2016 IHRA Drag Racing Series Schedule

Includes inaugural events in Orlando and Ohio NORWALK, Ohio (October 19, 2015) - International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) officials and IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG) unveiled the 2016 IHRA Drag Racing Series schedule today. The 2016 professional schedule currently features nine-events … [Read more...]

2015 NHRA Dallas Final Results

ENDERS, CRAMPTON, WORSHAM AND SAVOIE RACE TO VICTORY AT THE AAA TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS ENNIS, Texas – Erica Enders became the winningest female in a single season in NHRA history with her victory in Pro Stock Sunday at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. Richie Crampton (Top Fuel), Del Worsham … [Read more...]

ROLLINS TAKES MOSER SPORTSMAN SHOOTOUT

REYNOLDS, Ga. – John Rollins outlasted the 16-car field on Saturday to take home the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout at Silver Dollar Raceway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Rollins, representing the Super Street contingent, faced off with Steve Furr and his Super Gas entry in … [Read more...]