Archives for 2017

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...]

Record-Breaking IDBL Fall Nationals Moves to World Finals, Nov. 3-5 at the Rock

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. - Overcast conditions helped produce record-setting runs at the International Drag Bike League (IBDL) DME Fall Nationals held at Maryland International Raceway last weekend. However, those conditions also produced rain late Sunday, meaning eliminations in four divisions - the … [Read more...]

TWO-TIME FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMP MATT HAGAN READY FOR OVERDUE HOT STREAK TO START AT AAA TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS

ENNIS, Texas – Matt Hagan has been on enough hot streaks in his standout career – including one to open the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season – to know how quickly they can change the complexion of the season. Looking to end the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the … [Read more...]

PDRA’s Lucas Oil Top Dragster Expands to 32/48 Car Field for 2018

PITTSBORO, N.C. (October 10, 2017): Looking for innovative and greater ways to support their sportsman racers, the PDRA introduced a new program for MagnaFuel Top Sportsman this year. It featured the chance for up to 48 cars to qualify. The top 16 qualifiers automatically entered their own class, … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division Results from Noble, OK

CONWAY, WILLIAMS, AND WRIGHT WIN IN THUNDER VALLEY NOBLE, Okla. - Sean Conway, Kirk Williams, and Ed Wright all scored final victories Sunday at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division, Thunder in the Heartland at Thunder Valley Raceway Park. Conway, Spring, Texas, had an … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division Finals Results from Rockingham

GAINESVILLE TAKES TEAM TITLE; FIVE HEADING TO SUMMIT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – Gainesville Raceway won the NHRA Southeast Division Summit Racing Series Team Championship over Bristol Dragway and Atlanta Dragway, while Brendan George led the list of individual winners at the … [Read more...]