Archives for November 2016

Bowman, Maggio Score Upset Wins at JEGS Performance SCSN XII

LAS VEGAS—Mike Bowman (Precision Turbo Pro Mod) and Mike Maggio (Flying A Outlaw Pro Mod) scored upset victories Sunday night in the finals of the JEGS Performance Street Car Super Nationals XII at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speeday. Bowman, who has raced every SCSN event but one, topped No. 1 … [Read more...]

LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES SET TO RACE AT PREMIER FACILITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN 2017

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2015) – For the 16th season, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will compete at top flight NHRA Drag Racing facilities across the country for the 2017 season. The upcoming 2017 schedule will feature 45 divisional events with a minimum of six in each of the seven … [Read more...]

11/21/16 Drag Racing News

2016 Ford Focus RS Drag Races Ford Mustang GT in The Wet, Things Get Nasty autoevolution Nevertheless, the RS has already proven its might in terms of drag racing, with its high-IQ all-wheel-drive system delivering take-offs that are nothing ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

2016 South Texas Winter Shootout at San Antonio, Sunday

By JM Hallas Marion, TX (Nov. 20th, 2016) - With two days of racing behind them, drivers had one more shot to pick up some cash as the South Texas Winter Shootout concluded on the drag strip just outside of San Antonio. After near freezing temperatures overnight the sun was a warm welcome with … [Read more...]

11/20/16 Drag Racing News

It was quiet around the drag racing world today with no new stories coming across the line. Enjoy your Sunday! … [Read more...]

2016 South Texas Winter Shootout at San Antonio, Saturday

By JM Hallas Marion, TX (Nov. 19th, 2016) -​ ​After a chilly Friday night of racing action shifted to a day time start. A bit of a nip was still in the air during early time trials, but as the day progressed temperatures rose to the 60's, with a 75 degree track temperature at the start of … [Read more...]

Coughlin No. 1 in SCSN Qualifying, Looking for Third Title

LAS VEGAS—Troy Coughlin is a three-time NHRA Pro Mod champion looking to become a three-time JEGS Performance Street Car Super Nationals champ as well this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Delaware, Ohio native earned the pole in the fifth and final round of qualifying Saturday … [Read more...]

11/19/16 Drag Racing News

 Driver ejected, killed in crash at drag racing strip in Grand Prairie Fort Worth Star Telegram One person is dead after an unexpected drag race collision Thursday night in Grand Prairie. The drivers were racing legally around 11 p.m. at the ... Flag as … [Read more...]

2016 South Texas Winter Shootout at San Antonio, Friday

James Patterson gets some big air in his Camaro By JM Hallas Night one lost to fluid, cold and wind​. ​Marion, TX​ ​(Nov. 18th, 2016)​ -​ San Antonio Raceway hosted one last big blowout bracket race as the racing season draws to a close. The South Texas Winter Shootout had some nice pay … [Read more...]

PDRA: Little Wins Big in Talbert Pro Junior Dragster

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 18, 2016): In 2015, Kendal Little earned top honors in the junior dragster category at his home track, Little River Dragway in Holland, Texas. After winning that track championship, Little and his father decided to begin the 2016 season competing at the PDRA season opener … [Read more...]