Archives for January 2016

1/28/16 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine New car for Davis, PDRA Sportsman Driver of the Year Drag Racing Online Magazine Ronnie Davis accepted his championship trophy at the PDRA Awards on December 12, but his accolades weren't over yet. That evening he was also ... Flag as … [Read more...]

Motorsports HoF 2016 Announces Class Finalists

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (January 27, 2016) - Finalists for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2016 class have been determined. The Hall will unveil its seven new members on Friday, January 29, at Daytona International Speedway prior to the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The racing legends will join the Hall of … [Read more...]

NHRA Northeast Division Returns to Toronto Motorsports Park

GLENDORA, Calif. - The NHRA Northeast Division will host a PC Richard.com National Open event at Toronto Motorsports Park on June 17-19, 2016. This will be the first Northeast Division hosted event at the facility in more than 10 years. “We are excited to return to the Toronto area and look … [Read more...]

INTERVIEW WITH ERICA ENDERS, LEAH PRITCHETT, TONY PEDREGON, AND JOHN FORCE

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series guests including drivers Erica Enders (Pro Stock), Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel), Tony Pedregon, Fox Sports color commentator and John Force (Funny … [Read more...]

PDRA Returns to Tulsa Raceway Park for Action-Packed Series Opener

PITTSBORO, N.C. (January 26, 2016): The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) series opener promises to be a marquee stop on the 2016 tour. After a one year hiatus from the schedule, the PDRA returns to famed Tulsa Raceway Park (TRP), March 10-12 bringing professional heads up eighth mile drag … [Read more...]

DENSO SPARK PLUGS NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT AT LAS VEGAS THIS SPRING

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2016) – NHRA announced today that DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. has signed an agreement to become the title rights sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this spring. The 17th annual DENSO Spark … [Read more...]

1/27/16 Drag Racing News

Hot Rod Network 200+MPH! Half-Mile Drag Racing On a Private Airstrip In Florida Hot Rod Network When hot rodders think about Ocala, Florida, the first thing that comes to mind is “Big Daddy” Don Garlits and his amazing Drag Racing Museum. Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

1/26/16 Drag Racing News

Track upgrades further delay return of drag racing Antigua Observer Ongoing work at the Staddaco Raceway has resulted in the indefinite postponing of meets by the Antigua & Barbuda Drag Racing Association. Flag as irrelevant Australian Nationals return to … [Read more...]

Ronnie Davis Enjoys Being in a Familiar Spot

PITTSBORO, N.C. (January 25, 2016): For the eighth time in his illustrious career Ronnie Davis will spout the number one and reign as Top Sportsman Champion. By capturing the 2015 PDRA MagnaFuel Top Sportsman World Championship, Davis earned his eighth divisional or national level championship … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation collects 25 interviews of drag racing/performance industry figures at PRI Show, Detroit

Parma Heights, Ohio (January 25, 2015) – The Quarter Mile Foundation, in conjunction with the management of the Performance Racing Industry Show (Indianapolis, Ind.) and Ken Lingenfelter (The Lingenfelter Collection, Brighton, Mich.), were able to record the recollections of 25 drag racing and … [Read more...]