Archives for 2015

2015 NHRA Sonoma Final Results

BECKMAN, BROWN, MCGAHA AND KRAWIEC RACE TO NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS VICTORIES SONOMA, Calif. – Jack Beckman finished off a dominating weekend at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Sunday by racing to the Funny Car victory. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Chris McGaha (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock … [Read more...]

8/02/15 Drag Racing News

SFGate Beckman proves his US Funny Car record in Sonoma SFGate Posting the fastest Funny Car time in NHRA history wasn't enough for Jack Beckman. By the organization's arcane rules, he had to come within 1 ... Brown, Beckman, McGaha. Krawiec hold on to top spots in Sonoma - … [Read more...]

2015 NHRA Sonoma Saturday Qualifying, Pro Stock Bike Shootout Results

KRAWIEC EARNS NHRA PRO BIKE BATTLE VICTORY AND TOP QUALIFYING POSITION IN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Beckman sets provisional national record; Brown and McGaha also earn No. 1 qualifying positions at NHRA Sonoma Nationals SONOMA, Calif. – Eddie Krawiec raced to victory in the NHRA Pro Bike Battle … [Read more...]

8/01/15 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racers boycott Shootout at Sonoma Drag Racing Online Magazine Steve Johnson has had a 30-year career with the NHRA as a Pro Stock Motorcycle racer. He has a win at the U.S. Nationals on his resume and ... Beckman Fastest In … [Read more...]

2015 NHRA Sonoma Friday Qualifying Results

BECKMAN, BROWN, MCGAHA AND KRAWIEC ARE FRIDAY QUALIFYING LEADERS AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS SONOMA, Calif. – Jack Beckman powered his Infinite Hero Foundation Dodge Charger R/T to the quickest Funny Car run in NHRA history Friday as he raced to the qualifying lead at the NHRA Sonoma … [Read more...]

NEW ENGLAND HOT ROD REUNION OFFERS HOT RODDING CULTURE AND NOSTALGIA RACING

EPPING, N.H. – The third annual New England Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance returns to the New England area Aug. 28-30, with classic cars and nostalgia quarter-mile drag racing. The Hot Rod Reunion® is a three day classic car show and nostalgic quarter-mile drag race that takes place … [Read more...]

Eric Medlen Dinner Kicks Off NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Eric Medlen Nitro Night Dinner Race weekend kicked off last night at the 9th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night dinner at the Bay Club Stone Tree in Novato. All proceeds from the evening, which raised more than $32,250, benefit Sonoma County youth groups through the Sonoma chapter of Speedway … [Read more...]

7/31/15 Drag Racing News

IHRA ownership consolidated; Rittenberry resigns from IRG Drag Racing Online Magazine The IHRA management and ownership is once again going through some changes. Although the news hasn't officially been released, DRO learned ... Flag as irrelevant Press … [Read more...]

TOP SEED KRAWIEC LEADS PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE TEAMS INTO PRO BIKE BATTLE AT SONOMA RACEWAY

SONOMA, Calif. – Eddie Krawiec will lead the NHRA Pro Bike Battle field into competition as the No. 1 seed when the special event takes center stage Saturday, Aug. 1 during the 28th annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. The winner of the NHRA Pro Bike Battle will earn $7,500 and the … [Read more...]

ALLIGATOR FARMER JERRY SAVOIE ENJOYING THE RIDE IN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE, READY TO ‘SHOCK THE WORLD’ AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

SONOMA, Calif. — From an outsider’s perspective, one could stand to reason that Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Jerry Savoie might be a little on edge. Savoie, who moonlights as an alligator farmer in his hometown of Cut Off, Louisiana, is currently in 10th in the points standings and holds just a … [Read more...]