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2016 NHRA Bristol Friday Qualifying Results

CAPPS, TORRENCE AND LINE RACE TO QUALIFYING LEADS FRIDAY AT NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS BRISTOL, Tenn. – Ron Capps raced to the Funny Car qualifying lead on Friday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) and Jason Line (Pro Stock) also were … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Bristol Friday Pro Modified Qualifying Results

RAHAIM SPRINTS TO QUALIYING LEAD IN PRO MOD PORTION OF NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS BRISTOL, Tenn. – Bob Rahaim powered to the qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing at Bristol … [Read more...]

6/17/16 Drag Racing News

Utahn rebuilds 13 Toyota Supras for drag racing, stereo competitions KSL.com When some people hear the name Toyota Supra, they think of action-packed car movies, while others might think of car shows or drag racing. Flag as irrelevant Drag racing … [Read more...]

2016 NHRR Bowling Green Thursday Qualifying Results

HOLLEY NATIONAL HOT ROD REUNION PRESENTED BY AAA INSURANCE THUNDERS INTO BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Picture perfect weather and a bustling Beech Bend Raceway Park set the stage for a successful start of the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance. Fans of … [Read more...]

Team Aruba Shares Vacation Paradise with Baltimore Area Fans

UNION, S.C. (June 16, 2016): Team Aruba is always easy to spot in their brightly colored uniforms that match their eye-catching Pro Stock Mustang. The team debuted new uniforms this year and recently presented a commemorative one to partners Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) and Aruba Tourism … [Read more...]

NHRA 2016 JDRL Western Conference coming to Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park

NHRA JR. DRAG RACING WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BRINGS THE BEST YOUNG DRAG RACERS TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS Tulsa – Tulsa Raceway will host the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals event, June 23-25. Nearly 300 racers from the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, ages 6 to 17 … [Read more...]

Heat & Heavy Action Highlight NMRA’s Return to National Trail Raceway

Race Wrap for 13th Annual NMRA Ford SuperNationals, June 9-12 … [Read more...]

FORMER NHRA J&A SERVICE PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES CHAMP VON SMITH THRILLED TO RETURN TO NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Former NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world champion Von Smith is simply happy to be back racing again. After not racing in 2015, Smith is back behind the wheel of the Al-Anabi Racing Chevrolet Camaro this year, and will compete at his home track during this … [Read more...]

6/16/16 Drag Racing News

Parade Can a Drag Racing Dad Teach His Kids Driver's Ed? The Daughters of NHRA Legend John Force ... Parade I know the drill because I lived it. Dad takes his position in the passenger seat and wannabe driver daughter with a learner's permit hunkers down at ... Flag as … [Read more...]

FIVE-TIME PRO STOCK WORLD CHAMPION JEG COUGHLIN JR. REFLECTS ON SPECIAL DATE FOR NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS

BRISTOL, Tenn. — The date will certainly be on Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s mind at this weekend’s 16th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Final eliminations on Sunday at the picturesque track come on Father’s Day, a meaningful time for Coughlin to reflect on the effect his father, … [Read more...]