Archives for May 2016

5/19/16 Drag Racing News

Teslarati When drag racing a Tesla Model X P90D, ask for a head start Teslarati DragTimes is back this time with their Ludicrous Model X P90D racing a Audi R8 V10 Spyder. But before we even get started, let's not pretend that this ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

NMCA: Fast Cars & Rising Stars in KY

Fast Cars & Rising Stars in Bowling Green, KY! Race Wrap for 15th Annual Quick Fuel Technology NMCA Bluegrass Nationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park Santa Ana, CA (May 18, 2016) - In addition to an endless supply of southern hospitality and sweet tea, the 15th … [Read more...]

THREE-TIME NHRA KANSAS NATIONALS PRO STOCK WINNER ALLEN JOHNSON FEELS TEAM ON THE CUSP OF SOMETHING BIG

TOPEKA, Kan. — The process has taken longer than he would have hoped but former Pro Stock world champion Allen Johnson believes his team is headed in a direction that could lead to impressive results. Heading to a track where he has three victories and five final-round appearances should only … [Read more...]

5/18/16 Drag Racing News

Torque News Roadkill Nights Powered by DODGE Announces Car Festival and Drag Racing Event in Kansas ... Business Wire (press release) On June 18 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Kansas City will host the Sunflower State's first hot rod and drag racing event straight from Pit Road at the Kansas … [Read more...]

5/17/16 Drag Racing News

Alabama Public Radio Family urges caution after Montgomery dad killed in drag racing accident WTVM Darren "Nunk" Bryant was experienced and took part in many races over the past nine years. Those in the drag racing circuit knew him as "Mr. 2Speed ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR STAR JACK BECKMAN READY FOR QUALIFYING SUCCESS TO TRANSLATE TO VICTORIES AT NHRA KANSAS NATIONALS

TOPEKA, Kan. — Jack Beckman already has four No. 1 qualifiers through seven events during the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. But what the 2012 Funny Car world champion really wants is his first victory of the season. After a record-breaking season a year ago in his … [Read more...]

DEFENDING NHRA KANSAS NATIONALS TOP FUEL WINNER RICHIE CRAMPTON ENJOYS BUSY STRETCH AS TEAM’S FORTUNES IMPROVING

DEFENDING NHRA KANSAS NATIONALS TOP FUEL WINNER RICHIE CRAMPTON ENJOYS BUSY STRETCH AS TEAM’S FORTUNES IMPROVING TOPEKA, Kan. — Richie Crampton got the lift he needed to kick off one of the busiest stretches during the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Now returning to the place … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Coming to Fontana

AUTO CLUB DRAGWAY HOSTS NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION FONTANA, Calif. – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series arrives at the Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway on May 20-22. The event is one of 45 scheduled across the country where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Lucas Oil Results from Atlanta Southern Nationals

FLETCHER, HIDALGO LEAD WINNERS IN ATLANTA COMMERCE, Ga. – In the final results from Atlanta Dragway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals veteran racer Dan Fletcher led the list of sportsman winners with his first win in Super Street, and 97th … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Coming to Spokane

SPOKANE COUNTY RACEWAY HOSTS THE NHRA NORTHWEST DIVISION SPOKANE, Wash. - The NHRA Northwest Division NAPA Auto Parts Lucas Oil Divisional Drag Race arrives at Spokane County Raceway on May 20-22. The event is one of 45 scheduled across the country where drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing … [Read more...]