Archives for June 2019

NOSTALGIA TOP FUEL FIGHT AT 2019 BOWLING GREEN

Twelve Nostalgia Top Fuel contenders will battle for victory at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky at the 17th Annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance. All-American Fuel Dragster coalition drivers and teams are converging from across the USA for the three-day … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL STAR BRITTANY FORCE HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL PLANNED FOR FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS

BRISTOL, Tenn. – It’s Father’s Day Weekend and there’s no place Brittany Force would rather be than Bristol Dragway for this weekend’s 19th annual NHRA Thunder Nationals. The former Top Fuel world champion has always held the picturesque track in high regard and with her legendary father, 16-time … [Read more...]

E3 SPARK PLUGS EXTENDS MULTI-YEAR SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

GLENDORA, Calif. – E3 Spark Plugs recently extended its partnership with NHRA as the Official Spark Plug and Official Ignition Products of NHRA. E3 Spark Plugs has been involved with NHRA racing across all platforms including the sponsorship of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR’S JACK BECKMAN WILL LOOK TO FINISH FOUR-RACE STRETCH ON A GOOD NOTE AT 13TH ANNUAL SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS

NORWALK, Ohio – Starting off a stretch of four straight race weekends on a sour note is usually not ideal, even for a veteran driver and team. But Jack Beckman has already reversed course quickly and he’ll now to look to end this rigorous stretch on a good note at the 13th annual Summit Racing … [Read more...]

6/11/19 Drag Racing News

Here's What Happens When a 891-HP Hillclimb Car Goes Drag Racing Jalopnik You don't see the enormous wings of a high-dollar hillclimb car anywhere outside of, well, a hill climb, too often. But this Audi Quattro S1 E2 built for ... Flag as irrelevant E3 Spark … [Read more...]

6/10/19 Drag Racing News

Defending champ Steve Torrence tops his dad for NHRA Top Fuel victory in Topeka Kansas City Star Topeka is the 10th of 24 stops on the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The next stop is in Tennessee at the Thunder Valley Nationals on ... Steve Torrence beats dad Billy in NHRA Heartland … [Read more...]

2019 NHRA Topeka Pro Final Results

S. TORRENCE AND HIGHT VICTORIOUS AT THE MENARDS NHRA HEARTLAND NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MINTIES TOPEKA, Kan. – Steve Torrence raced to his fifth consecutive race victory Sunday afternoon at the 31st annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park when he … [Read more...]

2019 NHRA Topeka Pro Modified Final Results

(Photo from Houston) S. JACKSON VICTORIOUS AT THE MENARDS NHRA HEARTLAND NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MINTIES TOPEKA, Kan. – Stevie “Fast” Jackson claimed his second victory of the season at Heartland Motorsports Park in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service … [Read more...]

6/09/19 Drag Racing News

Ford drivers hopeful for more success at Michigan ESPN "I was texting my father and a guy that means a lot to me and is really close to him and has been around hot rods and drag racing all my life, my whole ... Flag as irrelevant Meyer sisters race for … [Read more...]

2019 NHRA Topeka Saturday Pro Qualifying Results

S. TORRENCE AND TODD CLINCHED NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT THE MENARD'S NHRA HEARTLAND NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MINTIES TOPEKA, Kan. – Defending Top Fuel and Funny Car world champions Steve Torrence and J.R. Todd claimed the top spot in each of their respective categories Saturday afternoon at the … [Read more...]