Archives for October 2016

10/19/16 Drag Racing News

Drag racing brings out local talent Hays Daily News GREAT BEND — The history of automobiles and motorcycles being used for drag racing goes back as far as the history of the automobile itself. Flag as irrelevant Dundas' Rob Potter named to Drag Racing Hall of … [Read more...]

Fuelers In A Furious Four-Way Fight At 25th California Hot Rod Reunion

25th California Hot Rod Reunion, October 21-23, 2016, Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, CA—As NHRA's Heritage Series wraps up its season this weekend in Bakersfield, AA/Fuel Dragster drivers Tony Bartone, Jim Murphy, Adam Sorokin and Rick Williamson will finish the year at Famoso Raceway in a fierce and … [Read more...]

10/18/16 Drag Racing News

Snowmobile Drag Racing at Northern Maine Fairgrounds Saturday Bangor Daily News Guerrette said, “Snow sled drag racing will be Oct 22nd at 3:00 PM under the lights at the Presque Isle Fairgrounds. There will be 100% payback rain ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Tulsa Raceway Park stands out with successful Throw Down in T-Town

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 17) - Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park hosted one of the most successful races in its history when the track held the Osage Casino Throw Down in T-Town last weekend. A large contingent of race cars across several classes populated the track, and a huge crowd was in … [Read more...]

2016 LODRS Results from the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex

THOMPSON AND HALL WIN AT HOME ENNIS, Texas – Fans were in celebration as multiple home state winners were crowned in the action packed AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex. Champions were recognized in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, as well as Comp Eliminator, … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA LODRS SOUTHEAST DIVISION Silver Dollar Raceway Results

ACKERMAN AND EWING WIN AT SILVER DOLLAR REYNOLDS, Ga. – Al Ackerman raced to the win in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Silver Dollar Raceway over the weekend. With just a handful of events left to finish the season, the Lucas Oil National and Divisional Championship races have heated … [Read more...]

10/17/16 Drag Racing News

Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame welcomes Class of 2016 inductees NBC Sports - Motorsports (blog) Hockey may be Canada's favorite sport, but drag racing isn't far behind in terms of popularity and interest. Saturday night in Montreal, 23 drag racing ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

PDRA: Dan Ferguson, One Round Away From Another World Championship

HARRISBURG, N.C. (October 17, 2016): The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) has contested 23 events in its tenure thus far. Dan Ferguson has held the points lead in Ronnie Davis Top Sportsman presented by MagnaFuel for 18 of those events. Now, at just 29 years old, Ferguson is up for his … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Ennis Final Results

BROWN, HAGAN, SKILLMAN AND KRAWIEC CLAIM VICTORIES AT THE AAA TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS ENNIS, Texas – Antron Brown furthered his points lead in Top Fuel on Sunday by racing to victory at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Drew Skillman (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro … [Read more...]

Results: Annual Mid America Chevy Dealers Super Chevy Show at Gateway Motorsports Park

October 15, 2016, St. Louis Region -- Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois hosted the annual Mid America Chevy Dealers Super Chevy Show this weekend. The event included an extensive all-Chevrolet car show, drag racing, swap meet and manufacturers midway. The feature show included K.C. … [Read more...]