Archives for 2017

TOP FUEL VETERAN TERRY MCMILLEN HAS EYES ON COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP BERTH HEADING TO LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

​ BRAINERD, Minn. – After racing to his second career final round, Top Fuel veteran Terry McMillen is closer than ever to his first-ever appearance in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. It also means the next two races, including this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA … [Read more...]

JESSICA HATCHER NAMED NHRA SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

GLENDORA, Calif. (August 14, 2017) – NHRA announced today that Jessica Hatcher, an experienced public relations executive with deep family ties to NHRA racing, has been named senior director of public relations and communications. In her new role with NHRA, Hatcher will lead and create the … [Read more...]

26th Annual LakeFest Drag Boat Races at Lake Marble Falls, Sunday 8/13

By JM Hallas Marble Falls, TX. (Aug. 13th, 2017) - After two days of qualifying it was time for the final eliminations at the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series, 26th Annual LakeFest. Today was the day to find out who would take home the championship trophies in each class, and maybe set a new … [Read more...]

2017 Norwalk Night Under Fire Photos

Mother Nature provided a perfect day for the 40th Annual Kelly Services Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park. A sellout crowd of 40,000 fans witnessed the largest 1 day race in the country. The program featured 8 nitro funny cars, jets, pro-mods, gassers, a wheelstander, the NDRL 7.0 pro … [Read more...]

8/14/17 Drag Racing News

Deadly shooting at Wisconsin drag racing event KWQC-TV6 KENOSHA COUNTY, Wisc. (KWQC) Three people were shot at killed at a Wisconsin drag racing track on Sunday night. Shooting at Wisconsin drag-racing strip leaves 3 dead - cleveland.com Three killed in shooting during Wisconsin drag racing … [Read more...]

8/13/17 Drag Racing News

Roadkill Nights brings drag racing to Woodward Ave. The Detroit News After a full day of drag racing down Woodward – yes, Woodward Avenue – next to M1 Concourse here, four cars have qualified for the finals and a ... WATCH: Local 4's Kim DeGiulio drifts at Pontiac's Roadkill Nights drag race … [Read more...]

26th Annual LakeFest Drag Boat Races at Lake Marble Falls, Saturday 8/12

By JM Hallas Marble Falls, TX.,(Aug. 12Th, 2017) With the first day of Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series qualifying completed, Saturday was a last chance for racers in all classes to move up the starting ladder and/or test out any changes made from Friday. Recapping Friday qualifying; In the … [Read more...]

8/12/17 Drag Racing News

VOLUME XIX, NUMBER 8 - AUGUST 2017 Drag Racing Online Magazine The great Dave Densmore (journalist and PR person) once told a story, I believe it was called "I'm in jail, I'm loaded and I'm screwed." Nobody can tell ... Flag as irrelevant Byron, Illinois Drag Racing … [Read more...]

26th Annual LakeFest Drag Boat Races at Lake Marble Falls, Friday 8/11

By JM Hallas Marble Falls, TX.,(Aug. 11Th, 2017) Friday kicked off thew first of three days of the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series on Lake Marble Falls. Friday and Saturday are qualifying for all the classes in competition as drivers try to get themselves set in good bracket position and get … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Thursday Results from Indianapolis

LOCAL RACERS CROWNED IN INDY OPENER INDIANAPOLIS - Jason Coan, Don O`Neal, and Devin Isenhower all rang in wins in front of the home crowd in Indy Thursday evening. The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series hits the North Central Division this weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Coan of … [Read more...]