Archives for 2017

NITRO ADDICTS BINGE-WATCH BAKERSFIELD ACTION AS AAFD’S “DRAGSTRIP RUMBLE” DROPS ON YOUTUBE

AAFD HQ, Los Angeles, CA — After a popular initial run on Facebook, the first fist-sized episodes of the web television series "Dragstrip Rumble" have dropped on the AA/Fuel Dragsters’ YouTube page and are available for immediate … [Read more...]

Gasser Racing Series first date is rained out

UPDATE: Our next race is May 27th. This is from Empire's website: "It is with great disappointment we have to announce Empire will be closed again this weekend. Simply put, pit spaces are still swamped and tomorrow appears to have more rain coming." GATES open for GRS and Juniors at 12:00 PM. … [Read more...]

5/10/17 Drag Racing News

Drag racing: Osoyoos BC opens season Omak Okanogan County Chronicle #“Impressive start to 2017 drag racing season,” spokeswoman Shana Cachola said. “When the array of registered cars range from everyday driver ... Flag as irrelevant Rupert gets Ignitor AAFC win … [Read more...]

Nathan Chesler is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week: May 15th!

Coming up Monday, May 15th, 2017 for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Nathan Chesler, from Evans City, Pennsylvania. Nathan was recommended to me by our friends Don Turner (Sandi Don Turner) and Gorden Jenkins. Thanks, guys! Nate's Ford Mustang Outlaw Limited Street Racer is an … [Read more...]

DragRacingOnline.com AA/FC Challenge begins season at San Antonio on May 19-20

The DragRacingOnline.com AA Funny Car Challenge will make its first appearance at San Antonio Raceway on May 19-20. After a one-year hiatus, the drag racing series for nitro Funny Cars returns for its eighth season. “With the IHRA walking away from their nostalgia Funny Car program this year, … [Read more...]

5/09/17 Drag Racing News

Classic Drag Racing: Ferraris vs Lamborghinis (Diablo GT, 599 GTB and More) duPont REGISTRY (blog) Age can be a major factor in human racing, but Italian exotics seem to stay young forever. You might be quick to disregard a twelve-year-old car if it ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

2017 Boise Ignitor Final Results

NOSTALGIA HISTORY MADE AT FIREBIRD RACEWAY BOISE, Idaho – Jason Rupert, Brian Hyerstay, and Jacob Wood all took their pictures in the winner circle of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest division NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Championship presented by Peterson Chevrolet this past weekend … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Atlanta Sportsman Final Results

RAMPY AND HIDALGO JR. LEAD WINNER’S CIRCLE IN ATLANTA COMMERCE, Ga. – The 37th annual NHRA Southern Nationals took place this past weekend at Atlanta Dragway. And despite the inclement weather, all competition was completed. David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. Donaldsonville, La., … [Read more...]

5/08/17 Drag Racing News

Car and motorcycle show merges with drag racing for post Derby event WDRB (WDRB) -- Bringing the best of both worlds together, merging a car and bike show with drag racing. It was a day full of racing, tailgating, and checking ... Flag as irrelevant DRAG RACING … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Atlanta Pro Final Results

Bo Butner won his second NHRA Pro Stock event in Atlanta. TORRENCE, CAPPS, BUTNER AND TONGLET TAKE HOME WALLY TROPHIES AT THE LUCAS OIL NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS COMMERCE, Ga. – Ron Capps raced his NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger R/T to his third consecutive Funny Car victory this season Sunday … [Read more...]