Archives for 2017

6/03/17 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing A Defender Against A Fiesta ST Never Looked More Intriguing Carscoops Pitting two wildly different cars against each other on a straight line is always a fun exercise. Maybe a bit pointless but still fun. Top Gear magazine ... Flag as irrelevant New England Dragway … [Read more...]

JB’s Take: Monday, June 5th, 2017: A Loving Tribute To Kenny Cordray

In my segment on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, for Monday, June 5th at 8 PM Eastern (7 PM Central), in "JB's Take", I will deliver a loving remembrance to one of our greatest people and truly one of the greatest musicians ever, Kenny Cordray. Our guest on the show will be … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Epping Friday Qualifying Results

B. FORCE, C. FORCE AND ENDERS LEAD QUALIFYING FRIDAY AT NHRA NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS EPPING, N.H. – Brittany Force raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday night at the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Courtney Force (Funny Car) and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) are … [Read more...]

6/02/17 Drag Racing News

Drag racing: 'Burndown at Sundown!' highlights Lucas Oil drag racing weekend The Herald-News Burndown at Sundown! is just one evening of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series exhibition, where more than 500 cars will participate during ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES TO SPONSOR TOP FUEL HARLEY SERIES

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 2, 2017) – NHRA officials announced today that Mickey Thompson Tires, a leader in high performance tires and wheels, has signed a multiyear agreement to become the series sponsor of the popular Top Fuel Harley motorcycle category. The powerful machines and their riders have … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Joey Haas on June 5th!

Coming up Monday, June 5th, 2017 on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will go "Big Game Hunting" with Nimrod Racing's Joey Haas! We recently had Joey's Dad Joe on the show and had a great evening, and with Joey's outstanding Nostalgia Funny Cars, it will no doubt be … [Read more...]

Sand wins 3 classes Sunday at BIR’s Street Car Showdown

Sand does it again, with trifecta win at Showdown Kevin Sand Kevin Sand is officially the hottest drag racer in Brainerd International Raceway’s Muscle Car Series. During last weekend’s Street Car Showdown – the first race in the three-race Muscle Car Series – Sand drove his 1983 Olds … [Read more...]

York US30 Dragway to be Highlighted at Annual York Aviation Days

York, PA - York US30 Dragway was an important part of the history of the York Airport in Thomasville. The track was operational as South Penn Dragway from 1955 to 1959 and operated on Sundays under​ ​the auspices of the Hanover Rod and Custom Club and Oscar Hostetter, then​ ​owner of the airport. … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR ICON JOHN FORCE READY TO GET BACK ON WINNING TRACK AT FIFTH ANNUAL NHRA NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS

EPPING, N.H. – An early-season win and No. 1 qualifier told legendary Funny Car driver John Force he had a car capable of competing for his 17th career world championship. But recent mishaps heading into this weekend’s fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway also let him know … [Read more...]

CHEVROLET RENEWS AS OFFICIAL TRUCK OF NHRA

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 1, 2017) Chevrolet and NHRA announced today they will continue their longstanding relationship as Official Trucks of NHRA that began in 2014. The renewal highlights their continued involvement with the sport. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with Chevrolet as … [Read more...]