Archives for October 2017

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE’S HECTOR ARANA JR. DETERMINED TO BOUNCE BACK AT AAA TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS

​ ENNIS, Texas – Primed to make a move in the hunt for his first career world championship, Hector Arana Jr. did not have the result he had hoped for during the most recent race of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. Despite the disappointing finish, the Pro … [Read more...]

10/12/17 Drag Racing News

Want your own drag strip? One in NC will soon go up for auction. News & Observer ... County Dragstrip and over the years has hosted some of the nation's top cars and drivers – even Richard Petty during his brief stint in drag racing. Flag as irrelevant Dreams become reality … [Read more...]

Sonoma Raceway Opens 50 Acres Campground to Evacuees

SONOMA, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2017) – Sonoma Raceway will open its 50 Acres campground to evacuees seeking temporary refuge from the Northern California fires. The raceway, which is equipped to handle up to 2,000 campers during its major event weekends, will open its largest campground to evacuees in … [Read more...]

10/11/17 Drag Racing News

The Drag Racing Scene Is Alive And Well In Okinawa, Japan Dragzine.com Having been away from the USA for over a year, I really missed drag racing. Since Japan does not have any drag strips, I was surprised when I found ... Flag as irrelevant Take Five with Frank … [Read more...]

IRG Affirms Commitment to IHRA and Grassroots Drag Racing

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - IRG Sports + Entertainment (IRGSE), a leading marketer and promoter of sports and live entertainment experiences, today reaffirmed its commitment to IHRA and grassroots drag racing. IRGSE purchased the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) in 2015 with the primary plan … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK’S CHRIS MCGAHA RECALLS FOND MEMORIES AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX HEADING TO AAA TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS

ENNIS, Texas – Racing at Texas Motorplex means a great deal to Pro Stock’s Chris McGaha. The Odessa, Texas, native was there the day the track opened in 1986, he watched his dad racing there growing up and got his first career Pro Stock round win at the facility. The only thing missing for McGaha … [Read more...]

2017 PDRA Championships on the Line

PITTSBORO, N.C. (October 11, 2017): During the last eight months, Professional Drag Racers Association racers have traveled the country chasing win lights. Results from the seven events already contested on the 2017 tour have proclaimed three new world champions. In Extreme Pro Stock, it’s no … [Read more...]

York 2018: Cavalcade of Memories

17TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR FOR THE CAVALCADE OF MEMORIES YORK SPRINGS, PA – The year 2018 will mark the 17th consecutive year for the presentation of the York Reunion for the former York US30 Dragway formerly operated at the York Airport in Thomasville. On July 20-21 the Cavalcade of Memories will … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Coming to Silver Dollar Raceway, Reynolds, Ga.

SOUTHEAST DIVISION HEADS TO SILVER DOLLAR RACEWAY REYNOLDS, Ga. - Silver Dollar Raceway will host the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division on October 14-15. The event is one of 45 scheduled across the country where drivers in the Lucas Oil Series earn points leading to divisional … [Read more...]

10/10/17 Drag Racing News

Legends to reveal 'untold stories' during NHRA Breakfast at SEMA Show NHRA.comFeaturing “Untold Stories of the NHRA,” some of the most prominent and memorable names in drag racingwill come together to share insider ... Flag as irrelevant     Gassers, … [Read more...]