Archives for 2016

BROWN, CAPPS, LINE AND SAVOIE HONORED AS 2016 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONS IN HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2016) – Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Jason Line and Jerry Savoie were the headliners crowned as world champions Monday evening during the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland. The four drivers were … [Read more...]

PDRA: Dan Ferguson is Back on Top

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 14, 2016): Dan Ferguson never quite imagined that in three years of running the quickest and fastest sportsman doorslammer category, he’d rack up two championships and a second place finish in points. He took a leap of faith into the world of PDRA’s Ronnie Davis Top … [Read more...]

11/14/16 Drag Racing News

Legendary 1970s drag racing figure makes a return to the strip FOXSports.com Pam Hardy, the iconic figure who became a drag racing icon for her role in backing up the legendary "Jungle" Jim Liberman and his iconic Funny Cars ... Liberman Vega voted top Funny Car of all time - NHRA.com Full … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Pomona Finals Results

LINE AND SAVOIE CLAIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS; KALITTA, JOHNSON JR., ANDERSON AND SMITH RACE TO VICTORY AT SEASON-ENDING AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS POMONA, Calif. – Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) claimed NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships Sunday at the … [Read more...]

John Pluchino Becomes Underdog Champ in PDRA Pro Stock

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 12, 2016): After a one year hiatus, the PDRA welcomed back Extreme Pro Stock with a five race schedule. The racers and organization greeted each other with open arms, welcoming the reunion. With a small schedule, XPS racers knew each run could play a major role in the 2016 … [Read more...]

11/13/16 Drag Racing News

Pratap Jayaram, Rizwan Khan light up Indian National Drag Racing Championship TheSportsCampus.com Veteran Pratap Jayaram literally set the track on fire in a fully modified Reva on his way to victory in the Indian Open class for cars in the Indian ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Pomona Finals Saturday Qualifying Results

CAPPS CLINCHES FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP; TODD, BECKMAN, LINE AND SAVOIE ARE NO. 1 QUALIFIERS AT AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS POMONA, Calif. – Funny Car racer Ron Capps clinched his first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship on Saturday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club … [Read more...]

11/12/16 Drag Racing News

How 13-year-old girl became drag racing champ East Bay Times Now, the Stone Valley Middle School eighth grader is the 13-14-year-old age group champion in the National Hot Rod Association's junior drag racing ... Flag as irrelevant Drag racing teammates set to duke it out for … [Read more...]

2016 Bruce Larson USA-1 Dragfest Set for November 12!

Once again, Bruce Larson opens the doors to the Magic Barn in Dauphin, PA, and invites his fellow drag racing and hot rodding fans to the annual USA-1 Dragfest. And this year, his special guest is Big Daddy Don Garlits! Clear your calendar for November 12 and join us in beautiful Pennsylvania! … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Pomona Finals Friday Qualifying Results

CAPPS CONTINUES PUSH TO CHAMPIONSHIP; BECKMAN, BROWN, LINE AND SAVOIE LEAD QUALIFYING FRIDAY AT THE AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS POMONA, Calif. – Ron Capps scored valuable qualifying points and Jack Beckman sprinted to the qualifying lead in Funny Car on Friday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club … [Read more...]