Archives for 2017

EIGHT OF THE TOP RIDERS IN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE COMPETING IN MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES PRO BIKE BATTLE AT TOYOTA NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

SONOMA, Calif. – It was a thrilling weekend in Denver for Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Eddie Krawiec, who won his second event of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. But beyond the victory on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, qualifying No. 1 also ensured he … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin’ Radio: Della Woods on July 31st!

Coming up Monday, July 31st, 2017 on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with Drag Racing Legend, Della Woods! Della's story is one for all time, from her days driving the earliest Funny Cars up to present times, when she is receiving numerous awards for her … [Read more...]

Shawn Carlson is BIR’s 2017 King of the Track

BRAINERD, Minn. - Shawn Carlson outlasted the top drag racers in Brainerd International Raceway’s Bracket Drag Racing Series last Sunday to win the coveted title of King of the Track and take home a Wally trophy – the first in his drag racing career. Carlson’s the first to admit that he’s kind of … [Read more...]

Maryland Bike Fest Aiming to Break Records and Raise Money for Breast Cancer

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. - The International Drag Bike League (IDBL) invades Maryland International Raceway this weekend, July 28-30, hoping to smash records and raise money for those suffering from breast cancer. With world-famous bike builder Paul Teutul Sr. from television's Orange County Choppers … [Read more...]

DRIVERS FROM TEAM BODDIE RACING TO PARTICIPATE IN 16-CAR EXHIBITION AT 30TH ANNUAL TOYOTA NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

SONOMA, Calif. (July 21, 2017) – NHRA officials announced today that drivers from Team Boddie Racing, from the San Francisco area , will participate in a special 16-car exhibition race on Saturday, July 29 as part of the 30th annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. The field will … [Read more...]

Romine Wins Second DRO AA/FC Challenge Event of Season

The DragRacingOnline AA/FC Challenge presented by Hemi Parts King at Iowa’s Cedar Fall Motorsports Park was the second of seven races that make up the 2017 series. At the end of the Night of Fire race on July 15, after the last of the clutch dust and nitro fumes cleared away, the “Man O’ War” team … [Read more...]

7/26/17 Drag Racing News

Drag racer Antron Brown ready for his return to Sonoma Santa Rosa Press Democrat For as much publicity and credit that John Force, the king of drag racing, gets for being an ambassador for the NHRA, you would be hard-pressed to ... Torrence out in second round, but holds points lead - Kilgore … [Read more...]

Brandon Baxter is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week: July 31st!

Coming up Monday, July 31st, 2017 for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Brandon Baxter, from Granville, Illinois. Brandon was recommended to me by our friend and former Racer of the Week Steve Plumb. Thanks, Steve! Brandon's 2008 Dodge Stratus Top Sportsman race car is an outstanding … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR’S J.R. TODD PLANS TO PUT ON A SHOW AT 30TH ANNUAL TOYOTA NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS AT SONOMA RACEWAY

SONOMA, Calif. – J.R. Todd knows the importance of winning at Sonoma Raceway, doing it in 2016 in Top Fuel. While the Kalitta Motorsports driver is in a different class heading to the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals this weekend, the sentiment remains true for the now Funny Car driver. Still looking … [Read more...]

7/25/17 Drag Racing News

Drag racing registration open for “RoadKill Nights” The Oakland Press Drag racing registration open for “RoadKill Nights” ... Registration for legal street drag racing at “Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge” is open until 5 ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]