Archives for January 2016

1/31/16 Drag Racing News

Detroit Free Press Milwaukee Harley-Davidson museum explores racing Detroit Free Press Then on June 17, the exhibit "Drag Racing: America's Fast Time" opens. It traces drag racing from its back-road, often illegal, days to the current ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Winning is Business to PDRA Top Dragster Champ

PITTSBORO, N.C. (January 29, 2016): PDRA Top Dragster 2015 World Champion Justin Melton will probably not be defending his title at the PDRA’s 2016 series opener in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His opportunity to pilot an M&M Race Cars dragster owned by good friend Danny Payne was a venture with good … [Read more...]

Weekend Warriors at EMMR in Two Weeks

Two weeks from today is the Annual Weekend Warriors Luncheon at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR). Come join us for a "Blast From The Past" and day that takes you away from the snow and all the cabin fever, a day for one in the books, as we gather at our museum that presents our performance … [Read more...]

1/30/16 Drag Racing News

Car and Driver We Pick the Brain of Drag-Racing Legend Connie Kalitta Car and Driver C/D: How is your time split between the air-freight business and drag racing? CK: Ninety percent business, 10 percent racing. I make sure to go into ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

SOUTH CENTRAL NHRA MOSER SPORTSMAN SHOOTOUT FIELD SET

DALLAS, Texas (January 28, 2016) – The 2015 NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout field was finalized with a wild card drawing at the recent South Central Division Awards ceremony. Through a season long point’s battle in 2015, the top two Moser Sportsman Shootout point’s earners in … [Read more...]

1/29/16 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine 400000 people can't be wrong Drag Racing Online Magazine The Agent is pleased to report that on Wednesday, Jan. 27, our Facebook likes hit the 400,000 mark. We're humbled (and a little bit proud) to reach ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Del Worsham on February 1!

Coming up Monday, February 1st, 2016 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with the 2015 NHRA Funny Car Champion, Del Worsham! Del conquered the toughest nitro funny car field ever to win this championship, and we are thrilled to have him with … [Read more...]

Chris Gonier is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week for February 1!

Coming up Monday, February 1, 2016, on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Chris Gonier from Monroe, New Jersey! Chris was recommended to me by our associate producer Barb Santucci. Thanks, Barb! Chris's '69 Pontiac Firebird is a consistent … [Read more...]

2016 LEGION OF HONOR INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

YORK SPRINGS, PENNSYLVANIA - The National Nostalgia Drag Racing Association has been presenting the annual Legion of Honor awards since 2004 to many drag racing pioneers as esteemed recognition for their many contributions to the sport and performance industry. The awards will be presented for … [Read more...]

ENJOY CIRCLE K NHRA WINTERNATIONALS IN THE SNAKE SKYBOX WITH LEGENDARY DRIVER DON PRUDHOMME

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2016) — Fans attending the Circle K NHRA Winternationals, Feb. 11-14 at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy the tradition-rich season-opening event in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series alongside one of the … [Read more...]