Archives for 2017

7/12/17 Drag Racing News

Troy High student making a mark in drag racing C&G Newspapers Monica Roberts races down the track during the NHRA Junior Drag Racing Western Conference Final June 16. (Photo provided by Brenda Roberts). Flag as irrelevant TV Ratings: NASCAR's first-half … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Coming to Woodburn

NHRA NORTHWEST DIVISION MAKES FIRST VISIT OF THE SEASON TO WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP WOODBURN, Ore. - Woodburn Dragstrip will host the Les Schwab Tires Challenge NHRA Northwest Division event on July 14- 16. The event is one of 45 scheduled across the country where drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag … [Read more...]

Awards Winners Announced for 2017 York US30 Heritage Days

YORK SPRINGS, PA - The Second York US30 Heritage Days and 16th Annual York Reunion was held on Friday and Saturday, July 7th and 8th at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing and the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. The awards winners for the event are as follows: Cruise-In Awards GM 1st Place – … [Read more...]

7/11/17 Drag Racing News

Ten meets a year for drag racing club Warwick Daily News THE Warwick District Drag Racing Association opened the Warwick Dragway in 2000 after earlier running three street meetings in East St in ... Flag as irrelevant Quaker City drag racing results Youngstown … [Read more...]

Paul Teutul Sr. and Orange County Choppers to Take Part in IDBL Bike Fest

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. - Paul Teutul Sr. entertained millions on his reality television show and even sat in the board room with President Trump. Now, he's on his way to one of the biggest motorcycle drag races and festivals of the year. The International Drag Bike League (IDBL) is proud to announce … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Joliet Sportsman Final Results

FLETCHER WINS 100TH NHRA NATIONAL EVENT JOILET, Ill.- Many special moments were made this past weekend at Route 66 Raceway. Dan Fletcher and team celebrated in winner’s circle as Fletcher took home his 100th national event win. Mark McDonald took home national event wally trophies from both the … [Read more...]

7/10/17 Drag Racing News

Cape Breton drag racing family hopes to bring crowds out to local events Cape Breton Post Chris' father, Gary Pozzebon, is the president of the Cape Breton Drag Racing Association and was the one who got Chris interested in the sport. Flag as irrelevant Tesla Model S P100D vs … [Read more...]

Personal Bests: 2017 NHRA Englishtown, Bristol, Norwalk

Steve Klemetti provides the new drivers, and new personal best elapsed times and speeds from the 2017 NHRA national events at Englishtown, Bristol, and Norwalk. New Drivers Class Driver Best ET Speed Year Track PMD Carl Stevens Jr 5.813 257.97 2017 ENGLISHTOWN PMD Dean Marinis 6.001 235.31 … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Joliet Pro Final Results

TORRENCE, CAPPS, SKILLMAN & TONGLET SECURE WALLY'S AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, Ill. -- Steve Torrence powered his Top Fuel dragster to his fifth victory of the season Sunday at the 20th annual Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters at Route 66 Raceway. Ron … [Read more...]

7/09/17 Drag Racing News

'Golden Greek' and 'Rod Father' look ageless, keep pace at Route 66 Raceway Chicago Tribune Affectionately known in the drag racing community as "The Rod Father," Novelli runs his racing team out of his National Machine Repair business in ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]