Archives for July 2016

2016 NHRA Sonoma Final Results

FORCE, TODD, ANDERSON, AND TONGLET CLAIM WINS AT THE TOYOTA NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS SONOMA, Calif. – John Force continues his mid-season surge and raced to his second consecutive Funny Car win of the year in front of a sold-out crowd at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. J.R. Todd (Top Fuel), … [Read more...]

7/31/16 Drag Racing News

Drag racing events cancelled Trinidad Guardian Promoter of the Llumar series of drag racing events at Wallerfield, Rishi Kanick has postponed his August 21 event, as well as other future drag racing ... Flag as irrelevant Photo Gallery! Wheels up drag racing … [Read more...]

TOYOTA NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS FEATURES SELLOUT CROWD ON SUNDAY

SONOMA, Calif. (July 31, 2016) – NHRA and Sonoma Raceway officials announced a sellout for Sunday’s racing at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Fans from all over the Bay Area and Northern California have filled the grandstands and pit areas under perfect weather conditions during the 15th of 24 … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Sonoma Saturday Qualifying Results, Bike Battle Final Results

HINES WINS NHRA PRO BIKE BATTLE: TORRENCE, WORSHAM, BUTNER AND KRAWIEC RACE TO QUALIFYING LEADS AT TOYOTA NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS SONOMA, Calif. – Andrew Hines raced to his second career NHRA Pro Bike Battle win during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday. Hines, received … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Topeka Results, Qualifing

WINNERS CROWNED FOR FIRST HALF OF DOUBLE-HEADER TOPEKA, Kan. – In the first half of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Double-Header weekend at Heartland Park Topeka Todd Patterson and Michael Lund led the charge taking wins in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock respectively. Reigning Division … [Read more...]

7/30/16 Drag Racing News

FOXSports.com Ex-NBA star Larry Nance is enjoying NHRA drag racing in his retirement FOXSports.com "I never looked at it like I was playing basketball to be able to drag racing; playing ball was something I just did, and I enjoyed it so much I probably ... Flag as … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Sonoma Friday Qualifying Results

TORRENCE, WORSHAM, BUTNER AND SAVOIE LEAD FRIDAY QUALIFYING AT TOYOTA NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS IN WINE COUNTRY SONOMA, Calif. – Top Fuel driver Steve Torrence powered to a national record time and moved into position to claim his eighth No. 1 qualifying position of the season Friday at the Toyota … [Read more...]

NHRA PRO BIKE BATTLE AT SONOMA RACEWAY TO CONTINUE IN 2017

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 29, 2016) – NHRA and Sonoma Raceway officials announced today that the NHRA Pro Bike Battle at Sonoma Raceway, an all-star bonus event for the eight quickest Pro Stock Motorcycle riders in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, will continue in 2017. The 2017 NHRA Pro Bike … [Read more...]

7/29/16 Drag Racing News

SFGate What's exciting about drag racing? Just ask John Force SFGate Yes, that's his real name, a perfect fit for a man who, after 143 race wins and “well over a hundred crashes or major fires,” is still drag racing's main ... 'Pro Bike Battle' extra at Sonoma - Drag Racing Online … [Read more...]

PDRA: Joey Martin Fills Seat for Wesley Jones

PITTSBORO, N.C. (July 28, 2016): Wesley Jones made the best pass of his career at the PDRA Spring Nationals earlier this year. He took his famed ‘41 Willys to a 3.55 elapsed time at almost 215 miles per hour. On the very next pass, just past the finish line, Jones took a wild ride, slamming into the … [Read more...]