Archives for May 2016

2016 NHRA Atlanta Friday Pro Modified Qualifying Results

SMITH RACES TO QUALIFYING LEAD FRIDAY DURING NHRA J&A SERVICE PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES ACTION IN ATLANTA COMMERCE, Ga. – Rickie Smith powered to the qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals. … [Read more...]

SUPER STOCK HEMI “CHOOTOUT” ADDED TO JEGS SPORTSNATIONALS

Glendora, Calif. - NHRA, Beech Bend Raceway, and the Division Four Good Guys are pleased to announce that the annual Tim Hebert/Big Joe Super Stock Hemi “Chootout” has partnered with Southland Dodge and Mopar Performance for the 2016 event. The event will be held at the JEGS SPORTSnationals … [Read more...]

5/13/16 Drag Racing News

New car body coming for Wilkerson at Atlanta Drag Racing Online Magazine There will be a new body at Atlanta to go with Wilk's new chassis. (Ron Lewis photo). Currently tied for first place in the Nitro Funny Car Championship ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

JIM WHITELEY HOPES TO BUILD ON FIRST NHRA J&A SERVICE PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES WIN AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS

COMMERCE, Ga. — In one wild weekend Jim Whiteley racked up as many round wins as he previously had in a 15-race NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series career. Whiteley picked up his first class victory at the most recent race in Houston and while he feels there are plenty of areas to … [Read more...]

LEARNING PROCESS CONTINUES FOR PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE VETERAN STEVE JOHNSON APPROACHING NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS

COMMERCE, Ga. — The 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season marks the 30th season of racing for Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) veteran Steve Johnson. But even as the longtime rider enters his third decade in the class, Johnson fully admits there is still plenty to learn. The never-ending … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Jackie Fricke on May 16th!

Coming up Monday, May 16th, 2016 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with one of NHRA's rising stars, Jackie Fricke! Jackie's history is in Division 1's Sportsman ranks, and now she's running great in the Top Alcohol Dragster class with John … [Read more...]

5/12/16 Drag Racing News

IHRA: How to start your drag racing career Racer One of the best things about IHRA drag racing is its accessibility – and we don't mean how accessible the cars and drivers are at a meet, because if ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

TWO-TIME PRO STOCK WORLD CHAMP JASON LINE ENJOYING THE MOMENT AHEAD OF SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS

COMMERCE, Ga. — As Jason Line has progressed throughout his standout Pro Stock career, the two-time world champion admits he has become a more mature and calm racer in almost every aspect. That development has also allowed Line to enjoy a start to the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series … [Read more...]

PRO LINE RACING AND FUELTECH NAMED CO-PRESENTING SPONSORS OF PRO MOD EVENT IN ATLANTA

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 11, 2016) – NHRA announced today it has named Pro Line Racing (PLR) and FuelTech as co-presenting sponsors for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals, May 13-15, at Atlanta Dragway. The event is the … [Read more...]

Mandy and Dave Pearce are JB’s Pick for Racers of the Week: May 16th!

Coming up Monday, May 16th, 2016, for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Mandy Pearce and her husband Dave Pearce, from Tauranga, New Zealand. The Pearce's '52 Ford Pop S/ST hot rod is a gorgeous classic, and I'm looking forward to featuring Mandy and Dave in my segment on May … [Read more...]