Archives for 2015

2015 IHRA San Antonio Final Results

Goforth Wins the San Antonio Nationals and Takes Over the Points Lead, Larsen Clinches the Championship MARION, Texas (September 26, 2015) - The San Antonio Nationals Fueled by Sunoco did not disappoint as fans witnessed a points lead change in the Pro Stock class, a new winner in 2015 and the … [Read more...]

2015 NHRA St. Louis Saturday Qualifying Results

HAGAN, TORRENCE, ANDERSON AND SAVOIE EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT AAA INSURANCE NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS MADISON, Ill. – Matt Hagan continued his quest for a third Funny Car world championship as he powered to the No. 1 qualifying position with a track-record performance Saturday during the … [Read more...]

2015 NHRA St. Louis Pro Mod Saturday Qualifying and First Round Results

WHITELY RACES TO FIRST ROUND VICTORY AS NO. 1 QUALIFIER IN J&A SERVICE PRO MOD ACTION AT AAA INSURANCE NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS MADISON, Ill. – Steven Whitely powered to a first round victory over Harold Martin Saturday in J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series action at the AAA Insurance … [Read more...]

IDRHOF Inductees for 2016

Now that they have been notified by Big Daddy… here are the inductees for the 2016 International Drag Racing Hall of Fame: Preston Davis Jack Doyle Marvin Miller (Ridge Route Terrors) Mark Oswald Dennis Priddle (English AA/FD Driver) Gas Ronda Steve Earwood - Founder’s Award Steve Gibbs … [Read more...]

Hubert Platt passes

Word comes that another "Good ol' Boy" drag racer, Hubert Platt, has left us. Buster always called Hubert, "Herbert Flatt," and he was a lot of fun to be around. Always had a mason jar handy, filled with some "aged" clear liquid... at least a week old. I was never man enough to handle that stuff, … [Read more...]

9/26/15 Drag Racing News

Morehead News Morehead to partner in drag racing championship Morehead News Morehead Mayor Jim Tom Trent met with Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton, Paintsville Mayor Bob Porter and Pikeville Mayor James Carter to make ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

IHRA San Antonio Nationals Results and Photos 9/25/15

Paul Romine grabbed the number one spot in AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car By JM Hallas Marion, TX. (Sept. 25, 2015) - They say patience is a virtue and good things come to those who wait. Well, the wait is over. After the closing of San Antonio Raceway at the beginning of the year, IHRA was forced … [Read more...]

Team “O” Takes on Top Competition at IHRA San Antonio

Scott Benham on qualifying burnout, he currently sits seventh in the order By JM Hallas San Antonio, TX. (Sept 25th, 2015) - Looking for a semi-local driver to cheer on in the IHRA Pro classes this weekend? Let me introduce Scott Benham (Magnolia), or 'Sweet' to his Jersey friends, who dives … [Read more...]

2015 IHRA San Antonio Friday Qualifying Results

MARION, Texas (September 25, 2015) - The San Antonio Nationals Fueled by Sunoco brought about some surprising results on day one of the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Nitro Jam event. The AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car presented by Aeromotive and Jet Dragster classes secured their spots while the … [Read more...]

2015 NHRA St. Louis Friday Qualifying Results

DIXON, BECKMAN, ANDERSON AND SAVOIE LEAD QUALIFYING AT AAA INSURANCE NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS MADISON, Ill. – Larry Dixon raced to the qualifying lead Friday at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park near St. Louis. Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro … [Read more...]