Archives for 2016

2016 NHRA Las Vegas Friday Pro Modified Qualifying Results

BIEHLE RACES TO QUALIFYING LEAD FRIDAY DURING PRO MOD PORTION OF NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS LAS VEGAS – Michael Biehle II powered to the qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Toyota Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing at The Strip at Las … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Las Vegas Friday Qualifying Results

HAGAN, PRITCHETT, SKILLMAN AND SAVOIE LEAD QUALIFYING AT THE NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS Matt Hagan powered to the Funny Car provisional No. 1 qualifier Friday at the 16th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals. Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel), Drew Skillman (Pro Stock) and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were … [Read more...]

Mel Bush Motorsports Sunshine State Shootout Winners Played Big Roles in Championship Decisions

PITTSBORO, N.C. (October 28, 2016): The NAS Racing PDRA World Finals was arguably the most pivotal event of the year, especially considering that the Mel Bush Motorsports Sunshine State Shootout was completed in the same weekend, having been postponed from its original date in Bradenton, Florida. … [Read more...]

10/28/16 Drag Racing News

Weekend Picks: Stunts and Drag Racing ITV News Spectators can expect to see 300mph machines along with cars and bikes from all classes of Drag Racing, stunt displays including Monster Trucks, ... Flag as irrelevant Larry 'Drums' Brancaccio dies unexpectedly Drag … [Read more...]

2016 NMCA West Coast World Finals Results

A Fantastic Finale! Race Wrap for the 5th Annual Mickey Thompson NMCA West Coast World Finals at Auto Club Dragway Oct. 14-16, 2016 … [Read more...]

RICKIE SMITH ON CUSP OF THIRD NHRA J&A SERVICE PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HEADING TO NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS

LAS VEGAS – Rickie Smith has accomplished a great deal during his incredible drag racing career and world championships are nothing new to him; but the veteran is on the cusp of something big in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Smith is the current points leader in the … [Read more...]

10/27/16 Drag Racing News

2016 India Speed Week Drag Racing Championship Details Announced, to Be Held in Kolkata News18 The 2016 India Speed Week 2016 (ISW) has been announced. The 3-day event will bring drag racing teams and speedsters across various ...Kolkata to host India Speed Week in December - … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE’S JERRY SAVOIE BACK IN CHAMPIONSHIP MIX APPROACHING NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS

LAS VEGAS – Jerry Savoie heads to this weekend’s 16th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in nearly an identical situation as he was in a year ago. The Pro Stock Motorcycle standout trails Eddie Krawiec by just 49 points, putting him in world championship contention … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Carol Henson on October 31st!

Coming up Monday, October 31st, 2016 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with one of Top Alcohol Funny Car's greatest, Carol Henson! Carol's history in our sport is legendary, and we are honored to have her join us on Monday's show!My pick for … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK VETERAN SHANE GRAY RACING WITH A SENSE OF IMMEDIACY HEADING TO NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS

LAS VEGAS – With only two races remaining in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season there is a sense of urgency for drivers, especially for those seeking their first win of 2016; and a win is at the top of the list for Pro Stock’s Shane Gray. Gray has posted a solid season in the new era … [Read more...]