Archives for January 2016

International Drag Racing Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Banquet sponsors named

Ocala, Fla. (JANUARY 25, 2016) – The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, Fla. has announced the return of four corporate sponsors of the 26th Annual International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, which will be held in Gainesville, Fla. at the Wyndham Garden Hotel Gainesville … [Read more...]

Atlanta Dragway Hosts NMRA/NMCA All the Stars & All the Cars in April

NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals presented by Miller Welders takes over Commerce, GA on April 7-10 with muscle car drag racing, car show, midway, swap meet & more! Santa Ana, CA (January 25, 2016) - The 8th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals presented by Miller Welders brings together the two … [Read more...]

NHRA’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY FUNNY CAR CELEBRATION KICKS OFF AT CIRCLE K NHRA WINTERNATIONALS AT POMONA

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2016) – NHRA will officially kick off its 50th anniversary Funny Car celebration at the tradition-rich Circle K NHRA Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Feb. 11-14. A wide variety of classic nostalgia Funny Cars will be on display in the Hot Rod … [Read more...]

BACK-UP RUN CERTIFICATION NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR NHRA NATIONAL RECORDS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2016) – NHRA’s competition committee announced today that the longstanding 1-percent back-up policy to certify national record performances in the NHRA Mello Yello Series, J&A Service Pro Mod Series, and Lucas Oil Series Alcohol categories will no longer be required at … [Read more...]

1/25/16 Drag Racing News

Drag racing nationals return to Calder Park Star Weekly (blog) The crowds flocked back to Calder Park over the weekend with drag racing's Australian Nationals returning to the raceway for the first time since 2001. Flag as irrelevant Brevard County EDC … [Read more...]

PDRA Drivers Give Back Through Drag Race for a Cure

PITTSBORO, N.C. (January 22, 2016): A few years back Florida racer David Pike had an idea to get together with a few buddies and raise money for the local cystic fibrosis (CF) foundation while at the track. His own daughter battles CF and he had recently learned of a young girl his daughter’s age … [Read more...]

1/24/16 Drag Racing News

The Queensland Times Racing not a drag for RC car fans The Queensland Times Queensland Model Drag Racing Association president Marty Armstrong, vice-president Mitch Eager and veteran member Stewart Low promote the ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

1/23/16 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Summit Pro Stocks have successful test session Drag Racing Online Magazine The 2016 season has posed some big challenges to the Pro Stock class. New rules mandate the use of electronic fuel injection, a front-mount air inlet ... Flag as … [Read more...]

1/22/16 Drag Racing News

Latest:Youths To Get Hands-on Drag Racing Experience Antigua Observer Lisa Abraham was returned, unopposed, as President of the Antigua & Barbuda Drag Racing Association when the organisation held its annual ... Flag as irrelevant Story continues below this … [Read more...]

1/21/16 Drag Racing News

Speedhunters (blog) Drag Racing With Character Speedhunters (blog) As I've said time and time again, the reason we love 1960s drag racing so much is because the sport in that era was full of cars that had personality ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]