Archives for 2016

2/09/16 Drag Racing News

Quad-Cities Online Editorial: O'Reilly World Series belongs at Cordova Quad-Cities Online As of our last check with several sources, it remains up in the air whether Cordova will host the O'Reilly's World Series of Drag Racing in August. Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

International Hot Rod Association Names Mike Dunn As President

One of the legendary names in drag racing to help lead the organization's new strategic vision NORWALK, Ohio/New York City, New York: (February 9, 2016) - IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE), proud portfolio company of TPG; parent company to the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA); one the … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL STANDOUT RICHIE CRAMPTON EAGER FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN 2016 STARTING WITH CIRCLE K NHRA WINTERNATIONALS

POMONA, Calif. — Now, entering his third season in Top Fuel, Richie Crampton doesn’t take his opportunity for granted. That appreciation to drive the 10,000-horsepower Lucas Oil dragster for Morgan Lucas Racing has already taken the Australia native to incredible places, including five victories and … [Read more...]

2/08/16 Drag Racing News

FOXSports.com NHRA: DeJoria to become first female to make 100 Funny Car events FOXSports.com The 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will kick off this weekend with the 56th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals, with qualifying airing ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

2/07/16 Drag Racing News

Motorsport.com 'Fastest Jack' Lays Down Huge Pass In Arizona Test Session RacinToday.com The race near Los Angeles is the season-opening event for the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Beckman powered his Infinite Hero ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Phoenix Testing Saturday Results

TOMMY JOHNSON JR. AND BRITTANY FORCE ARE QUICKEST SATURDAY TO CLOSE NHRA NITRO SPRING TRAINING CHANDLER, Ariz. – Tommy Johnson Jr. and Brittany Force posted the quickest runs in their respective categories Saturday during the final day of NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports … [Read more...]

2/06/16 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Story continues below this advertisement Drag Racing Online Magazine As far as the Agent knows Mr. Dunn has no management experience involving drag racing at any level which makes this appointment extremely ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Three new presenters named for 2016 International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

Ocala, Fla. (FEBRUARY 5, 2016) – Three new presenters have been named to introduce the audience to the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame’s (IDRHoF) “Class of 2016” inductees. An unfortunate death and personal conflicts necessitated the selection of new presenters. The 26th annual International … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Phoenix Friday Testing Results

BECKMAN AND SCHUMACHER SET THE PACE FRIDAY AT NHRA NITRO SPRING TRAINING CHANDLER, Ariz. – NHRA Funny Car racer Jack Beckman posted a time quicker than the current national record that he owns and veteran Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher almost bettered the national record in his category Friday … [Read more...]

MIRAMICHI DRAGWAY JOINS NHRA MEMBER TRACK NETWORK

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2016) – NHRA officials announced today that Miramichi Dragway, in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of Division 1, the Northeast Division. Located west of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and just south of the Miramichi Airport, … [Read more...]