Archives for 2016

5/12/16 Drag Racing News

IHRA: How to start your drag racing career Racer One of the best things about IHRA drag racing is its accessibility – and we don't mean how accessible the cars and drivers are at a meet, because if ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

TWO-TIME PRO STOCK WORLD CHAMP JASON LINE ENJOYING THE MOMENT AHEAD OF SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS

COMMERCE, Ga. — As Jason Line has progressed throughout his standout Pro Stock career, the two-time world champion admits he has become a more mature and calm racer in almost every aspect. That development has also allowed Line to enjoy a start to the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series … [Read more...]

PRO LINE RACING AND FUELTECH NAMED CO-PRESENTING SPONSORS OF PRO MOD EVENT IN ATLANTA

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 11, 2016) – NHRA announced today it has named Pro Line Racing (PLR) and FuelTech as co-presenting sponsors for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals, May 13-15, at Atlanta Dragway. The event is the … [Read more...]

Mandy and Dave Pearce are JB’s Pick for Racers of the Week: May 16th!

Coming up Monday, May 16th, 2016, for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Mandy Pearce and her husband Dave Pearce, from Tauranga, New Zealand. The Pearce's '52 Ford Pop S/ST hot rod is a gorgeous classic, and I'm looking forward to featuring Mandy and Dave in my segment on May … [Read more...]

SUMMIT SERIES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWING TO BE HELD IN ATLANTA

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 11, 2016) – A special drawing for the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship will be held at the upcoming Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. The drawing will determine which NHRA division will send the eighth man in each of the four … [Read more...]

5/11/16 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Duell gets Nostalgia SuperStock win at Gateway Drag Racing Online Magazine The Gateway Motorsports Park Dragplex dates back to the 1960s when it was St. Louis International Raceway. Early starter, Jim Lockeby (age 84), ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR POINTS LEADER TIM WILKERSON BACK TO WINNING WAYS HEADING TO SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS

COMMERCE, Ga. — The last time Tim Wilkerson arrived at Atlanta Dragway he was hoping to finally end a long dry spell in the winner’s circle. A year later, Wilkerson is simply aiming to add to what has been an impressive start to his 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. The Funny Car … [Read more...]

5/10/16 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Pro winners named at Australian Nitro Championships Drag Racing Online Magazine The 2016 version of the Australian Nitro Championships was run last weekend and while the sportsman racing, run on Sunday, was rained out, the ... Flag as … [Read more...]

FORCE GIRLS LEADING TOP FUEL POINTS COMING IN TO THE 36TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN NATIONALS

by Tim Glover – photos by Wanda Glover The 36th Annual NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationals are coming to Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, GA on May 13-15, 2016 for three days of Nitromethane fueled thunder delivered from the fastest cars on the planet, 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny … [Read more...]

NMRA: Persistence Pays Off in PA

Race Wrap for 16th Annual WyoTech NMRA Ford Motorsport Nationals presented by Juggernaut Power at Maple Grove Raceway Santa Ana, Calif. (May 9, 2016) - The cold and wet weather might have dampened the mood at the 16th Annual WyoTech NMRA Ford Motorsport Nationals presented by Juggernaut Power, … [Read more...]