Archives for December 2017

IHRA and Sunoco Announce Multi-Year Partnership

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla - The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and Sunoco announce a multi-year partnership that will see Sunoco Race Fuels continue as the official fuel of the IHRA. The partnership includes Sunoco Race Fuels as the official fuel of the new IHRA Summit Sportsman Spectacular … [Read more...]

LUCAS OIL EXTENDS NHRA SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2017) – Lucas Oil Products announced today that the organization is renewing its longstanding sponsor partnership with NHRA. This multi-year agreement includes Lucas Oil’s recent decision to sign on as the title sponsor for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series opener, … [Read more...]

12/07/17 Drag Racing News

Fox TV releases 2018 NHRA Mello Yello drag-racing series schedule USA TODAY Fox Sports and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) announced the release of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series television schedule, highlighted by live broadcast network coverage of the “Western Swing” … [Read more...]

Giangrande Looks Back with Gratitude on PDRA Pro Stock Return

PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. (December 6, 2017): The offseason is the perfect time to reflect on the previous season, taking stock of the season’s pros and cons in preparation for the season to come. For Matt Giangrande, this was an important season on which to reflect. After being out of the driver’s seat … [Read more...]

PDRA: Brayden Davis Makes History

PITTSBORO, N.C. (December 6, 2017): The MegaCorp Top Junior Dragster World Champion, Brayden Davis, won his championship alongside his father, Travis, making them the first PDRA son/father championships won in the same year. Now, just days after turning 12 years old, Brayden is ready to make his … [Read more...]

E3 SPARK PLUGS EXTENDS OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH NHRA

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2017) – NHRA announced today that E3 Spark Plugs, the manufacturer of DiamondFIRE spark plugs and performance ignition products, has renewed their sponsorship agreement with NHRA which includes their latest decision to sponsor NHRA’s Pro Mod series. As part of this … [Read more...]

12/06/17 Drag Racing News

Virginia man breaks world records in motorcycle drag racing WHSV (AP) — A Virginia man has broken two world records in motorcycle drag racing. The Daily Press in Newport News reported Monday that Larry McBride of Poquoson broke the records last month at the Manufacturer's Cup Final at South … [Read more...]

PDRA: Amber Franklin, Full of Gratitude

PITTSBORO, N.C. (December 6, 2017): It was quite a year for the Franklin family. Hot off his 2016 Pro Nitrous Championship, Tommy Franklin continued his winning ways. His eldest daughter, Amber, followed closely in his footsteps and the youngest Franklin, Ashley, did incredibly well in her first … [Read more...]

Bobbi Hansen is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week: December 11th!

Last Monday, the show was postponed due to an emergency. We will start over this week! Coming up Monday, December 11th, 2017 for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Bobbi Hansen, from East Moline, Illinois. Bobbi was recommended to me by her daughter, Mercedes Starke. Thanks, … [Read more...]

12/05/17 Drag Racing News

Virginia man breaks world records in motorcycle drag racing 13newsnow.com POQUOSON, Va. (AP) - A Virginia man has broken two world records in motorcycle drag racing. The Daily Press in Newport News reported Monday that Larry McBride of Poquoson broke the records last month at the Manufacturer's … [Read more...]