Archives for June 2017

NHRA SUMMERNATIONALS ELIMINATIONS SHOW THE MOST WATCHED BROADCAST IN NHRA HISTORY

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 14, 2017) Television ratings for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continue to reach historic heights as Sunday’s eliminations show from the NHRA Summernationals in Englishtown, N.J., on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), became the most watched show in NHRA history. During the … [Read more...]

Kelsie Iida-Vierra is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week: June 19th!

Coming up Monday, June 19th, 2017 for JB's Pick as Racers of the Week, I have selected Kelsie Iida-Vierra, from Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. Kelsie was recommended to me by our friend and admin of the 808_FUEL page, Michael Baba Balbarino. Thanks, Michael! Kelsie, a former Junior Dragster champion, has … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Coming to Bandimere Speedway

NHRA LUCAS OIL RACING SERIES THUNDER ON THE MOUNTAIN MORRISON, Colo. - The NHRA West Central Division returns to Bandimere Speedway with Thunder on the Mountain presented by CARSTAR on June 16-17. The event is one of 45 scheduled across the country where drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing … [Read more...]

K&N AND CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS FOUNDATION NAMED TITLE RIGHTS SPONSORS OF NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 14, 2017) – K&N Engineering has signed an agreement to become the title rights sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway, NHRA officials announced today. As part of the agreement, K&N has teamed up with its charity partner, … [Read more...]

6/14/17 Drag Racing News

From Baseball to Drag Racing: Sports Personality Bob Wilber's Life in The Fast Lane Parade Your new autobiography Bats, Balls, & Burnouts: A Life of Sports, Marketing, and Mayhem covers a life filled with baseball, drag racing–a life that is ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Loeffelholz is double winner at Brainerd Int’l Raceway

Loeffelholz scores double win while Superbiker Hebeisen wins 4 at BIR's Wet & Wild Weekend Gary Loeffelholz had a weekend of drag racing that he’ll remember for a long time. Unfortunately for him, the 90 drivers he beat will probably remember it as well. Loeffelholz and his 2004 Mustang … [Read more...]

Gassers this Saturday, June 17th at Empire

The Gasser Racing Series second points race is this Saturday, June 17th. GATES open for GRS and Juniors at 12:00 PM. GRS Qualifying begins at 2:00 PM, after the Junior racing. There will be two qualifying rounds. The GRS Picnic is after the second qualifier. The picnic is open to current … [Read more...]

Nitro on Hold for PDRA

PITTSBORO, N.C. (June 13, 2017): Last week the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) announced a rule change that nitromethane would be allowed in the Pro Extreme category. However, previously unknown factors have come to light since the June 8 statement, and nitromethane will not be allowed … [Read more...]

TWO-TIME FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMP MATT HAGAN RELISHES RACING AT NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS IN FRONT OF FAMILY

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Racing just a couple hours from his Christiansburg, Va. home, Matt Hagan relishes the opportunity to compete at picturesque Bristol Dragway, the site of this weekend’s 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. After trying for years to win at his home track in Funny Car, Hagan … [Read more...]

6/13/17 Drag Racing News

Smith Wins NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series Event At The NHRA Summernationals PaddockTalk ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Final finish order (1-16) at the 48th NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The sixth of 12 events in ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]