Archives for July 2017

Fifth NHRA Division 4 Event Changes Venues

SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION 4 LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES VENUE CHANGE DALLAS (July 5, 2017) – NHRA officials announced today that the fifth of six events scheduled for the 2017 South Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will be changing venues. The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event … [Read more...]

7/13/17 Drag Racing News

Local family enjoys four generations of drag racing Buffalo News For good measure the late Ford Hughes has had three of his five kids active in drag racing, including Glenn Hughes, Phil Hughes and Holly Welsh. Flag as irrelevant From past to present, … [Read more...]

Fans Invited to 11th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner, July 27

Guests Include Jack Beckman, Ron Capps and Scotty Pollacheck SONOMA, Calif. (July 11, 2017) – Race fans are invited to enjoy a festive evening with NHRA racers, all in the name of charity, at the 11th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner at Bay Club Stone Tree on Thursday, July 27. In … [Read more...]

Robin Orhtodoxou is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week: July 17th!

Coming up Monday, July 17th, 2017 for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Robin Orthodoxou (Robin Ortho), from London, England. Robin was recommended to me by his son, Darren Orthodoxou. Thanks, Darren! Robin's '27 T altered is an outstanding performer in Comp Eliminator and has run some … [Read more...]

7/12/17 Drag Racing News

Troy High student making a mark in drag racing C&G Newspapers Monica Roberts races down the track during the NHRA Junior Drag Racing Western Conference Final June 16. (Photo provided by Brenda Roberts). Flag as irrelevant TV Ratings: NASCAR's first-half … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Coming to Woodburn

NHRA NORTHWEST DIVISION MAKES FIRST VISIT OF THE SEASON TO WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP WOODBURN, Ore. - Woodburn Dragstrip will host the Les Schwab Tires Challenge NHRA Northwest Division event on July 14- 16. The event is one of 45 scheduled across the country where drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag … [Read more...]

Awards Winners Announced for 2017 York US30 Heritage Days

YORK SPRINGS, PA - The Second York US30 Heritage Days and 16th Annual York Reunion was held on Friday and Saturday, July 7th and 8th at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing and the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. The awards winners for the event are as follows: Cruise-In Awards GM 1st Place – … [Read more...]

7/11/17 Drag Racing News

Ten meets a year for drag racing club Warwick Daily News THE Warwick District Drag Racing Association opened the Warwick Dragway in 2000 after earlier running three street meetings in East St in ... Flag as irrelevant Quaker City drag racing results Youngstown … [Read more...]

Paul Teutul Sr. and Orange County Choppers to Take Part in IDBL Bike Fest

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. - Paul Teutul Sr. entertained millions on his reality television show and even sat in the board room with President Trump. Now, he's on his way to one of the biggest motorcycle drag races and festivals of the year. The International Drag Bike League (IDBL) is proud to announce … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Joliet Sportsman Final Results

FLETCHER WINS 100TH NHRA NATIONAL EVENT JOILET, Ill.- Many special moments were made this past weekend at Route 66 Raceway. Dan Fletcher and team celebrated in winner’s circle as Fletcher took home his 100th national event win. Mark McDonald took home national event wally trophies from both the … [Read more...]