Archives for April 2017

Alexis DeJoria Withdraws from Charlotte Race

CONCORD, N.C. (April 27, 2017)-- Alexis DeJoria will not compete in the eighth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend in Charlotte, N.C. DeJoria must step away from the driver’s seat to deal with a family matter. Although she will not attend the Charlotte event, it is important to DeJoria … [Read more...]

Specialty Events to Showcase JEGS SPORTSnationals Saturday Action

GLENDORA, Calif. (April 27, 2017) – The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals presented by Quick Fuel will feature an assortment of specialty events over Memorial Day weekend at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky. Beginning Saturday morning and running throughout the day, racers will be shooting to … [Read more...]

NHRA J&A SERVICE PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES DRIVERS THRILLED FOR FIRST CHANCE TO RACE FOUR-WIDE AT NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS

CONCORD, N.C. – The rapid rise in growth and popularity of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will take another big step at this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, as the class will compete in the four-wide set-up for the first time in class history. While … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE STANDOUT ANDREW HINES LOOKS TO MAKE IT FOUR STRAIGHT WINS AT NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS

CONCORD, N.C. – To have success over the years at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, taking place this weekend at state-of-the-art zMAX Dragway, the key term for Andrew Hines is adapt. In that regard, the five-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Andrew Hines has had no trouble adapting to the most … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Heather Ford Park on May 1st!

Coming up Monday, May 1st, 2017 on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with Heather Ford Park, C/SA Drag Racer and leading representative of SAM Tech, the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology! We're excited to have Heather join us for Monday's … [Read more...]

4/27/17 Drag Racing News

Demolition Derby Drag Racing Is The Pure Ridiculousness You Need In Your Life Jalopnik Famed YouTube speed-redneck Cleetus McFarland came up with a new kind of drag racing for his “Cleetus and Cars” event: Demolition Derby Drag ... Flag as irrelevant Drag racing … [Read more...]

Ignitor Helps to Launch historic 50th Year of Racing at Firebird

EAGLE, Idaho (April 26, 2017) - The oldest major event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet returns to western Idaho on the weekend of May 5-7. This year’s Ignitor is earmarked to help commemorate 50 years of racing at Firebird. Taking place … [Read more...]

RISING PRO STOCK STAR TANNER GRAY SUCCEEDING WITH STRONG TEAM SUPPORT HEADING TO NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS

​ CONCORD, N.C. – Tanner Gray has jumped into the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series spotlight with a quick start in his rookie season. But even at 18 years old, the Pro Stock rising star knows his performance is only made possible by the support of a strong team. Gray, who won his first … [Read more...]

4/26/17 Drag Racing News

Gallery: The Best of 1970s Drag Racing 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 Racing to support a program for those … [Read more...]

JEGS.COM AND PLUGFONES NAMED CO-PRESENTING SPONSORS OF PRO MOD FOUR-WIDE EVENT AT ZMAX DRAGWAY

GLENDORA, Calif. (April 26, 2017) – JEGS.com, a worldwide leader in high performance parts, and Plugfones, a hearing-protection company, have been named co-presenting sponsors for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the eighth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 28-30 … [Read more...]