Archives for June 2017

Nitro is Coming to PDRA Pro Extreme

PITTSBORO, N.C. (June 8, 2017): The world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing association has not forgotten its outlaw roots. Pro Mod was birthed by asphalt desperados, and while the class has evolved and expanded to its current sophisticated and perhaps even exclusive state, the PDRA has not lost its … [Read more...]

6/08/17 Drag Racing News

Drag racing in the blood Wairarapa Times Age Bob Wilton has had almost two decades at the helm of Masterton Motorplex Drag Racing Club and he's as mad keen on the sport as he ever was. Flag as irrelevant Drag racing: 'Burndown' lights up the night at Route 66 … [Read more...]

24-RACE NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES 2018 SCHEDULE RELEASED

Historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona hosts season opener and finals; traditional Labor Day weekend showcase, Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis highlights thrilling season GLENDORA, Calif. (June 7, 2017) – NHRA announced its 24-race 2018 NHRA Mello Yello … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK STANDOUT VINCENT NOBILE READY TO GET HOT STARTING AT 48TH ANNUAL NHRA SUMMERNATIONALS

​ ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. – Vincent Nobile wasn’t shy in relaying his thoughts on how his 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has gone this far. But the Pro Stock standout also expects his luck to change in his Mountain View Tire Chevrolet Camaro starting at this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA … [Read more...]

Russell & Angel Shaner are JB’s Picks for Racers of the Week: June 12th!

Coming up Monday, June 12th, 2017 for JB's Pick as Racers of the Week, I have selected Russell Shaner Sr. and Angel Hilliard Shaner, from New Castle, Pennsylvania. Russell and Angel were recommended to me by our friend Robert Shaner. Thanks, Robert! This drag racing family races Russell's '69 Chevy … [Read more...]

6/07/17 Drag Racing News

400 THUNDER DRAG RACING SERIES ANNOUNCE SERIES EXPANSION Willowbank Raceway Australian Professional Drag Racing (APDR) have signed an agreement with the “Nitro Up North” event to expand the 400 Thunder Drag Racing ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Personal Bests: 2017 NHRA Atlanta, Topeka, Epping

Steve Klemetti serves up the new drivers, new personal best elapsed times, and new personal best speeds from the 2017 NHRA national events in Atlanta, Topeka, and Epping. He notes: "The fastest the funny cars went in the quarter mile was 334; now they are going 338 in 1000 feet. Top fuel went 337 in … [Read more...]

6/06/17 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing news: Watch Courtney Force's 330mph Funny Car crash video Daily Star A DRAG racer miraculously survived a horrific accident when her car burst into flames as she travelled at 330mph. Flag as irrelevant Warrnambool & District Drag Racing … [Read more...]

J.R. TODD AIMS TO MAKE MORE IMPROVEMENTS IN FUNNY CAR DEBUT SEASON AT 48TH ANNUAL NHRA SUMMERNATIONALS

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. – It has been a season of learning for J.R. Todd, who made the move from Top Fuel to Funny Car at the start of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series campaign. That includes last weekend’s first-round loss in Epping, where Todd immediately realized an aspect he has to … [Read more...]

2017 Santa Pod Main Event Results and Photos

The Main Event 2017 FIA/UEM European Drag Racing Championship Round 1, 26 – 29 May 2017 Santa Pod Raceway – England Words & Photos by Dick Parnham The expectations at Santa Pod Raceway with a massive attendance of fans saw an action-packed bank holiday weekend of record-breaking … [Read more...]