Archives for 2015

9/23/15 Drag Racing News

KABC-TV Man's one-of-a-kind drag racing car stolen in Long Beach KABC-TV Joe Barton loves the drag racing car he built from the ground up. He spent 10 years putting together this one-of-a-kind nostalgia car. The words "Zero ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

LADIES OF NHRA TO HIGHLIGHT NHRA BREAKFAST AT 2015 SEMA SHOW

GLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – The 2015 NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will celebrate the success of women in drag racing, it was announced today by NHRA officials. Drivers who will be featured during the NHRA Breakfast are Erica Enders, Courtney Force, Alexis DeJoria, Leah Pritchett and … [Read more...]

NHRA TO REDUCE PENALTIES FOR OILDOWNS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2015) - NHRA is reducing the penalties for oil downs on the track effective immediately, and at the same time working with teams to find technical solutions. Until further notice, escalating penalties for oildowns will be capped at $3,000 ($1,000 for first violation, … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR’S TOMMY JOHNSON FINE WITH THE STATUS QUO HEADING TO AAA INSURANCE NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS

MADISON, Ill. – Heading into the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, Tommy Johnson Jr. didn’t feel the need to change a great deal. The Funny Car standout was fine with the status quo of an already successful season that included two wins and five final rounds … [Read more...]

CALIFORNIA HOT ROD REUNION PRESENTED BY AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RETURNS TO BAKERSFIELD

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Hot rods and cool cars return to Bakersfield for the 24th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California®, Oct. 23-25 at Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Thrilling nostalgia quarter-mile nitro drag racing, meticulously restored hot rods and a … [Read more...]

9/22/15 Drag Racing News

KMOV.com Drag racing car stolen from Collinsville restaurant parking lot KMOV.com COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (KMOV.com) - A rare drag car was stolen from a Collinsville restaurant parking lot after a major drag race event in the area ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Tulsa Nitro Nationals 50th Anniversary Race Photos

Here are a variety of shots from the 50th Anniversary Nitro Nationals at Tulsa, thanks to Big Bob Snyder! … [Read more...]

Weekend Preview: San Antonio Nationals Fueled by Sunoco at San Antonio Raceway

NORWALK, Ohio (September 22, 2015) - The International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series has two races left on the 2015 schedule and every championship is up for grabs. The San Antonio Nationals Fueled by Sunoco will be a pivotal race in determining who will bring home the … [Read more...]

DUNLAP CAPTURES WINNER-TAKE-ALL MASTERCAM SHOOTOUT

Saturday Night Nitro event at the Auto Club Raceway Famoso (photo by Ted Soqui c/o thelastdragstrip.com) “Good Vibrations’ Saturday Night Nitro,” Auto Club Famoso Raceway, September 19, 2015—For the second time this summer, front-engine Top Fuel virtuoso Bill Dunlap zoomed ahead of Rick White and … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL STAR ANTRON BROWN LOOKING TO EXTEND IMPRESSIVE STREAK AT AAA INSURANCE NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS

MADISON, Ill. – Antron Brown already got off to a fantastic start in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, winning the first of the six-race playoffs on Sunday in Charlotte. Now Brown heads to a location where he has been unbeatable for the past three years, which … [Read more...]