Archives for 2015

NHRA OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE CHANGES TO PRO STOCK DESIGNED TO ADDRESS TECHNOLOGY AND STIMULATE FAN INTEREST

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 25, 2015) – NHRA announced today a series of changes for the Pro Stock category designed to increase spectator appeal, make the class more relevant from a technology standpoint, and to enhance the overall pit experience for fans of the 200-mph factory hot rod class. The … [Read more...]

7/25/15 Drag Racing News

The San Diego Union-Tribune Interstate 805 namesake Jacob Dekema turns 100 and drag-racing icon Dode Martin turns 90 ... The San Diego Union-Tribune If you drive on the Jacob Dekema Freeway through San Diego, yet have no clue as to who Jacob Dekema is, or was, chances are you arrived … [Read more...]

2015 NHRA Denver Friday Qualifying Results

DIXON, J. FORCE, JOHNSON AND KRAWIEC RACE TO QUALIFYING LEADS AT MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS MORRISON, Colo. – Larry Dixon raced to the qualifying lead in Top Fuel Friday at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. John Force (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie … [Read more...]

PDRA Promotions Ramp Up as Mike ‘The Hitman’ Hill Joins the Team

PITTSBORO, N.C. (July 24, 2015): Mike Hill, better known as ‘The Hitman’ to his competitors, has been a standout in outlaw racing for years. He cut his teeth street racing during his teens before he wised up and switched to the safety of the strip. He quickly fell in with the outlaw racing scene as … [Read more...]

7/24/15 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Association to have Show & Shine Day - The Billings Gazette Billings Gazette The Billings Drag Racing Association will be holding its Dyno Day+ Show & Shine show on Saturday at Hudson's Bar in Billings. Hudson's is located ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Bowen Takes DRO Challenge Win at Maple Grove

The reigning champion, Shawn Bowen, got the win over the first series champion, Paul Romine, at the Hedman Husler Hedders DragRacingOnline.com Nostalgia Nitro Challenge at Pennsylvania’s Maple Grove Raceway on July 19.Jimmy Young, driving the lone TF dragster competing with the DRO series after the … [Read more...]

HECTOR ARANA JR. READY TO BUILD ON RECENT VICTORY IN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE AT MOPAR MILE-HIGH NATIONALS

MORRISON, Colo. — The conditions awaiting Hector Arana Jr. at this weekend’s 35th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway will be nothing like the one he experienced at the most recent NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event in Chicago. But thanks to that Pro Stock … [Read more...]

7/23/15 Drag Racing News

Napa Valley Register Drag racing, mod series descends upon Sonoma Raceway - Napa Valley Register Napa Valley Register The event is the fourth of seven slated for NHRA's Pacific Division, and will feature drag racing in nine categories. Competitors will battle for points ... Flag as … [Read more...]

Ricky Fujitake is JB`s Racer of the Week for July 27!

Coming up Monday, July 27th on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Ricky Fujitake​ from Hilo, Hawaii. Ricky was recommended to me by our friend with 808_FUEL​, Michael Baba Balbarino​ . Thanks, Michael! Ricky's '72 Toyota Corolla is a consistent … [Read more...]

Recent Weather Delays Postpone Opening of Dragway 42

NORWALK, Ohio (July 23, 2015) - Dragway 42, in West Salem, Ohio, is entering the concrete and paving phase of their massive reconstruction of the entire racing facility. The relentless Ohio rain patterns have greatly stalled progress of laying track and pit road surfaces. General Manager, Joe … [Read more...]