Archives for 2017

Dillon Voss Wins it All for PDRA Outlaw 632

PITTSBORO, N.C. (December 1, 2017): When Outlaw 632 came on the PDRA scene, it was immediately well-received and quickly established a spot on the PDRA tour. The class will enter its third PDRA season in 2018, again competing in five of the eight events, and this time with a fresh name, Pro … [Read more...]

Dunn Named IHRA Senior Consultant

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla - IRG Sports + Entertainment (IRGSE), a leading promoter of sports and live entertainment experiences, announced today that Mike Dunn has been named senior consultant for the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA). One of the most accomplished figures in drag racing, Dunn … [Read more...]

12/01/17 Drag Racing News

Big shows coming to US 131 Motorsports Park in 2018 MLive.com If it has wheels, there's a good chance that drag racing fans will see it flying down U.S. 131 Motorsports Park next season. Martin Dragway officials have announced the special events portion of its 2018 special events schedule, and … [Read more...]

11/30/17 Drag Racing News

Newly-crowned Pro Mod world champion Coughlin announces retirement NHRA.com Aside from his success in the J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Coughlin has excelled in the NMCA, where he was the Pro Street champion ... Flag as irrelevant UFO Sighting: The 1967 NHRA C/XS … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Shane Westerfield on December 4th!

Coming up Monday, December 4th, 2017 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, In the first installment of our "Salute To The Champions", Bill Pratt will host an interview with the 2017 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car Champion, Shane Westerfield! Shane … [Read more...]

11/29/17 Drag Racing News

Street Car Super Nationals in Las Vegas Drag Racing Online Magazine During round two, Eric Dillard set a new Pro Mod record speed of 275.48 mph. He went on to win the Outlaw Pro Mod class. The 13th annual Street Car Super Nationals was held Nov. 16-19, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. … [Read more...]

PDRA: Cary Goforth Makes it Eight

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 28, 2017): “To look back and think about the run that we've had, it's pretty special. When it's happening, you're not looking at it because you're so focused on trying to get to that point. So you don't have time to reflect until it's done.” Cary Goforth has had an … [Read more...]

Bowman & Chang Earn Back-To-Back SCSN Titles

LAS VEGAS—Mike Bowman came full circle Sunday evening at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, earning his second-straight Precision Turbo Pro Mod victory at the Nitrous Outlet Street Car Super Nationals 13 Presented by Speed Society in a span that also saw him earn the win at the Drag Illustrated … [Read more...]

Bobbi Hansen is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week: December 4th!

Coming up Monday, December 4th, 2017 for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Bobbi Hansen, from East Moline, Illinois. Bobbi was recommended to me by her daughter, Mercedes Starke. Thanks, Mercedes! Bobbi's '68 Camaro (the "Green Bean") is a competitive hot rod at Cordova and … [Read more...]

11/28/17 Drag Racing News

Risky Business: How To Protect Your Car With Drag Racing Insurance Dragzine.com Racers and gearheads alike pour not only their hearts and souls but also a considerable portion of their financial worth into their operations, and it goes without saying that many, if not the vast majority, would be … [Read more...]