Archives for January 2017

Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars – Who Will Reign in 2017?

​ PITTSBORO, N.C. (January 24, 2017): The PDRA is proud to announce the Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars are back for 2017. Last year’s inaugural season established an official battle between PDRA Pro Nitrous drivers and their respective engine builders. Industry-leading gasket manufacturer, Flatout … [Read more...]

1/24/17 Drag Racing News

Gallery: Vintage Drag Racing Through the Lens of Dave Kommel Hot Rod Network Dave Kommel fell in love with drag racing in 1960 as a 10-year-old reading about Don Garlits in Hot Rod Magazine. He went to his first race in Union ... Flag as irrelevant Xiberras … [Read more...]

NHRA NITRO SPRING TRAINING TO TAKE PLACE AT WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2017) — For the second consecutive year NHRA Nitro Spring Training is headed to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz., Feb. 1-4, where fans will have an opportunity to join NHRA’s elite drag racers as they gear up for the 2017 season. Defending champions and … [Read more...]

GRS Nostalgia Pro/Stock updates for 2017

T​he Gasser Racing Series (GRS) ​board would like to announce that we are in development process of a new class for GRS members to participate in. Mike Mesler has been named the GRS Nostalgia Pro/Stock class tech official. Mike is working with the GRS rules committee (Chuck Kirby, Matt Figura and … [Read more...]

1/23/17 Drag Racing News

VIDEO: Drag Racing Meets History WCBI For the second year in a row, the museum has held a themed car month, featuring drag racing cars. This year, they were very fortunate to have a one ... Flag as irrelevant Blue Oval Battles: The NMRA 2017 Season Preview … [Read more...]

1/22/17 Drag Racing News

Competitor dies in Portland raceway crash Illawarra Mercury “On behalf of the Australian National Drag Racing Association we pass on our sincere condolences to the Stewart family, crew and friends,” it said. Australian drag racer killed at South Coast Raceway - FOXSports.com Full Coverage … [Read more...]

2017 Winter Warm-Up/Racer Appreciation & Awards Ceremony Night at San Antonio

Mike Murillo heating up the tires on LaFawnduh By JM Hallas Marion, TX (Jan. 21, 2017) While most racers are trying to stay warm while finishing their off-season rebuild, San Antonio Raceway held its first event of the year. The day began with an open test-n-tune giving those ready for the … [Read more...]

PDRA Live Feed Continues to Bring Excitement and Inside Stories

PITTSBORO, N.C. (January 21, 2017): Online viewing of drag races has transformed a major aspect of the sport, exponentially expanding the marketing reach. The Professional Drag Racers Association has always taken advantage of streaming events live, but refuses to stop there. Every PDRA live stream … [Read more...]

1/21/17 Drag Racing News

Major drag racing returning to Cordova Raceway in August Quad City Times This sign at the booth for Cordova International Raceway at the Rod and Custom Show being held at the QCCA Expo Center informed people that ... Flag as irrelevant Pioneer Park Hosting Hot … [Read more...]

1/20/17 Drag Racing News

Competition drag racing — loud, fast and fun Community journal Drag racing takes place on a quarter-mile straight track, two diesel trucks side by side and the first driver in each race to reach the finish line closest to ... Flag as irrelevant NHRA Hot Rod … [Read more...]