Archives for May 2016

JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals presented by Quick Fuel, Schedule Update for Friday, May 27.

JEGS SPORTSNATIONALS SCHEDULE UPDATE Bowling Green, Ky. – Bowling Green and Beech Bend Raceway Park received a tremendous amount of rain on Thursday afternoon during Pit Parking and Tech for this weekend’s JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals presented by Quick Fuel Technology. As a result, parking is on hold … [Read more...]

RACING AT HOME TRACK DURING NHRA NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS BRINGS BACK SPECIAL MEMORIES FOR FUNNY CAR DRIVER BOB TASCA III

EPPING, N.H. — New England Dragway represents the beginning for Funny Car driver Bob Tasca III. In fact, his first racing memories behind the wheel happened at the track that celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016.They are decidedly different from the memories he will make in his 10,000-horsepower … [Read more...]

5/26/16 Drag Racing News

Mark your calendars for 'Race of Champions' Drag Racing Online Magazine Four of the biggest names in Nostalgia Funny Car racing will be duking it out to claim the title at a special event during the Funny Car Nationals Sept. Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

NHRA interview: Courtney Force, Jason Line, Matt Hagan, Doug Kalitta

The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series guests Courtney Force (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock), Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel). THE MODERATOR: Courtney is the driver of the Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car. She is the … [Read more...]

K&N FILTERS EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE THROUGH 2018

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 25, 2016) – NHRA officials announced today that K&N Engineering Inc. has signed a multiyear agreement to extend the company’s sponsorship of the K&N Horsepower Challenge. The K&N Horsepower Challenge is the longest running specialty event in the NHRA. “We are … [Read more...]

CONTINGENCY AWARDS ADDED FOR JEGS ALLSTARS FINALISTS

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 25, 2016) - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series sportsman racers who qualify for the JEGS Allstars in their respective categories will have an added incentive to perform this year with the addition of nearly $47,000 in manufacturer contingency awards. Finalists in Top Alcohol … [Read more...]

Ohio Drag Racing Legends to be Honored in June 19 Ceremony

Akron, Ohio - Local drag racing legends Art and Walt Arfons, Otis "Otie" Smith, and "Akron" Arlen Vanke will be the subjects of an Ohio Historical Marker plaque dedication on Father's Day, June 19th, at the Akron Fulton Airport to honor their contributions and innovations in the drag racing … [Read more...]

5/25/16 Drag Racing News

ESPN Drag Racing Legend Muldowney Having Cancerous Lung Removed ABC News The 75-year-old Muldowney will have the five-hour procedure Wednesday at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. She told ... Shirley Muldowney to undergo surgery for lung cancer - Drag Racing … [Read more...]

5/24/16 Drag Racing News

ABC FOX Montana News Opening day for drag racing in Anaconda approaching ABC FOX Montana News Drag racing at Lost Creek Raceway in Anaconda is just under two weeks away from opening day. For 31 consecutive years drag racers as young as ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

San Antonio Raceway Readies for Big Memorial Weekend Show

By JM Hallas Marion, TX (May 24, 2016) - This Saturday (May 28th) San Antonio Raceway hosts its "Night of Fire" show on the 1/8th-mile track. The show features the Texas Outlaw Pro Modified Association (TOPMA) for its first of two visits to the speedplant just east of San Antonio. TOPMA is … [Read more...]