Archives for 2016

INTERVIEW WITH ERICA ENDERS, LEAH PRITCHETT, TONY PEDREGON, AND JOHN FORCE

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series guests including drivers Erica Enders (Pro Stock), Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel), Tony Pedregon, Fox Sports color commentator and John Force (Funny … [Read more...]

PDRA Returns to Tulsa Raceway Park for Action-Packed Series Opener

PITTSBORO, N.C. (January 26, 2016): The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) series opener promises to be a marquee stop on the 2016 tour. After a one year hiatus from the schedule, the PDRA returns to famed Tulsa Raceway Park (TRP), March 10-12 bringing professional heads up eighth mile drag … [Read more...]

DENSO SPARK PLUGS NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT AT LAS VEGAS THIS SPRING

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2016) – NHRA announced today that DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. has signed an agreement to become the title rights sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this spring. The 17th annual DENSO Spark … [Read more...]

1/27/16 Drag Racing News

Hot Rod Network 200+MPH! Half-Mile Drag Racing On a Private Airstrip In Florida Hot Rod Network When hot rodders think about Ocala, Florida, the first thing that comes to mind is “Big Daddy” Don Garlits and his amazing Drag Racing Museum. Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

1/26/16 Drag Racing News

Track upgrades further delay return of drag racing Antigua Observer Ongoing work at the Staddaco Raceway has resulted in the indefinite postponing of meets by the Antigua & Barbuda Drag Racing Association. Flag as irrelevant Australian Nationals return to … [Read more...]

Ronnie Davis Enjoys Being in a Familiar Spot

PITTSBORO, N.C. (January 25, 2016): For the eighth time in his illustrious career Ronnie Davis will spout the number one and reign as Top Sportsman Champion. By capturing the 2015 PDRA MagnaFuel Top Sportsman World Championship, Davis earned his eighth divisional or national level championship … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation collects 25 interviews of drag racing/performance industry figures at PRI Show, Detroit

Parma Heights, Ohio (January 25, 2015) – The Quarter Mile Foundation, in conjunction with the management of the Performance Racing Industry Show (Indianapolis, Ind.) and Ken Lingenfelter (The Lingenfelter Collection, Brighton, Mich.), were able to record the recollections of 25 drag racing and … [Read more...]

International Drag Racing Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Banquet sponsors named

Ocala, Fla. (JANUARY 25, 2016) – The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, Fla. has announced the return of four corporate sponsors of the 26th Annual International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, which will be held in Gainesville, Fla. at the Wyndham Garden Hotel Gainesville … [Read more...]

Atlanta Dragway Hosts NMRA/NMCA All the Stars & All the Cars in April

NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals presented by Miller Welders takes over Commerce, GA on April 7-10 with muscle car drag racing, car show, midway, swap meet & more! Santa Ana, CA (January 25, 2016) - The 8th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals presented by Miller Welders brings together the two … [Read more...]

NHRA’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY FUNNY CAR CELEBRATION KICKS OFF AT CIRCLE K NHRA WINTERNATIONALS AT POMONA

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2016) – NHRA will officially kick off its 50th anniversary Funny Car celebration at the tradition-rich Circle K NHRA Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Feb. 11-14. A wide variety of classic nostalgia Funny Cars will be on display in the Hot Rod … [Read more...]