Archives for 2015

Gary Riley is JB’s Racer of the Week for August 3!

Coming up Monday, August 3rd on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Gary Riley from Htichcock, Texas. Gary was featured as Racer of the Week with his "Panacea" nostalgia fuel altered in August of 2014. At that time, he told me that his plans were … [Read more...]

7/30/15 Drag Racing News

TheNewsTribune.com Drag racing ignites internal fire for group of siblings TheNewsTribune.com Jordan Calhoun is the only racer without a sibling on his Sumner drag ... The young drag racing phenoms sponsored by Infinity Coach Inc. and K&D ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Steve Harker on August 3!

Coming up Monday, August 3rd, 2015 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with NHRA's 2014 Top Alcohol Funny Car World Champion, Steve Harker! Steve's 30-plus years of Drag Racing experience and his excellence in this highly competitive class will … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES AWARDS CEREMONY RETURNS TO HOLLYWOOD IN 2015

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 29, 2015) – The 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony returns to Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland on Monday, Nov. 16, it was announced today by officials from the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning organization. NHRA also … [Read more...]

7/29/15 Drag Racing News

Canton Repository Louisville brothers build upon drag racing success Canton Repository Another successful racing season in the NHRA Top Alcohol drag racing circuit has Louisville brothers Kyle and Corey Michalek dreaming big for next ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

FOUR-TIME PRO STOCK WORLD CHAMPION GREG ANDERSON RELISHES CHANCE TO PERFORM AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

SONOMA, Calif. — When it comes to performing at a high level and getting the most out of a Pro Stock car, it doesn’t get much more ideal than scenic Sonoma Raceway. It’s also one of many reasons why four-time Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson loves racing at the track. Of course, having a … [Read more...]

Guide to the 2015 IHRA Northern Nationals

Your Complete Guide to the 2015 IHRA Northern Nationals presented by Aeromotive NORWALK, Ohio (July 28, 2015) - The International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) will make stop number nine on the 2015 Nitro Jam tour at US 131 Motorsports Park. Plan to be in Martin, Michigan August 7-8 to view one … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR STANDOUT JACK BECKMAN HAS FOUND WINNING COMBINATION HEADING TO NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

SONOMA, Calif. — When Jimmy Prock took over crew chief duties late last season for Jack Beckman’s 10,000-horsepower Infinite Hero Foundation Dodge Charger R/T, Beckman admitted he could have felt considerable pressure by the move. After all, Prock has been the crew chief for a number of legendary … [Read more...]

7/28/15 Drag Racing News

Drag racing legend to serve as grand marshal AthlonSports.com When Texas Motorplex opened its gates to the public and became the first super-stadium of drag racing in August of 1986, Garlits was on his way to ... Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing Online … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL STANDOUT AND FORMER WORLD CHAMPION SHAWN LANGDON LOOKS TO BUILD COUNTDOWN MOMENTUM AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

SONOMA, Calif. — Barring an unexpected series of catastrophes or collapses, 2013 Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon feels safe about earning a spot in the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. But currently sitting in eighth place in the loaded Top Fuel class, … [Read more...]