Archives for 2016

Ohio Drag Racing Legends to be Honored in June 19 Ceremony

Akron, Ohio - Local drag racing legends Art and Walt Arfons, Otis "Otie" Smith, and "Akron" Arlen Vanke will be the subjects of an Ohio Historical Marker plaque dedication on Father's Day, June 19th, at the Akron Fulton Airport to honor their contributions and innovations in the drag racing … [Read more...]

5/25/16 Drag Racing News

ESPN Drag Racing Legend Muldowney Having Cancerous Lung Removed ABC News The 75-year-old Muldowney will have the five-hour procedure Wednesday at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. She told ... Shirley Muldowney to undergo surgery for lung cancer - Drag Racing … [Read more...]

5/24/16 Drag Racing News

ABC FOX Montana News Opening day for drag racing in Anaconda approaching ABC FOX Montana News Drag racing at Lost Creek Raceway in Anaconda is just under two weeks away from opening day. For 31 consecutive years drag racers as young as ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

San Antonio Raceway Readies for Big Memorial Weekend Show

By JM Hallas Marion, TX (May 24, 2016) - This Saturday (May 28th) San Antonio Raceway hosts its "Night of Fire" show on the 1/8th-mile track. The show features the Texas Outlaw Pro Modified Association (TOPMA) for its first of two visits to the speedplant just east of San Antonio. TOPMA is … [Read more...]

2016 Norwalk LODRS Cavalcade of Stars

Over 650 entries made their way to Summit Motorsports Park for the LODRS Division 3 race billed as the Cavalcade of Stars May 20-22. Cool temperatures and a strong headwind made for some quick but interesting racing that included lots of upsets. Photos by: David Oakes Tony Bartone had an … [Read more...]

Haas Crinkles his Top Sportsman Corvette

Scotty Haas crinkled his beautiful 53 Corvette Top Sportsman car Sunday morning during the final qualifying session at the Summit Motorsports Park LODRS Division 3 race. Scotty was ok; the Corvette, not so much. Photos by: Dave Oakes … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Lucas Oil Series Norwalk Results

NATIONAL CHAMPION VICTORIOUS IN NORWALK NORWALK, Ohio – National Champion Jonnie Lindberg raced to victory in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central division Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser event at Summit Motorsports Park. The Swedish racer was … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Lucas Oil Fontana Results

HOME STATE RACERS DOMINATE AT AUTO CLUB DRAGWAY FONTANA, Calif. – California racers dominated the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Auto Club Speedway at Auto Club Dragway as the home state took wins in seven of the nine classes this weekend. Doug Lambeck, Irvine, led the charge along with … [Read more...]

2016 NHRA Lucas Oil Series Topeka Results

SEVERANCE, JONES SCORE BIG IN THE HEARTLAND TOPEKA, Kan. – Reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Dragster World Champion and defending event champion Joey Severance gave a repeat performance picking up the win at the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka. Jeff Jones grabbed his first NHRA … [Read more...]

5/23/16 Drag Racing News

Drag racing: Line tops Anderson in Topeka for win Duluth News Tribune Jason Line of Wright, Minn., once again beat out teammate Greg Anderson of Duluth to capture his fifth Pro Stock win of the season in his eighth ... Flag as irrelevant C&G … [Read more...]