Archives for July 2019

PRO STOCK’S DERIC KRAMER THINKING BIG AT HOME TRACK DURING DODGE MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS PRESENTED BY PENNZOIL

MORRISON, Colo. – When it comes to his home track, Deric Kramer isn’t afraid to dream big. That’s why the Pro Stock standout’s high hopes at Bandimere Speedway, home to this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, include taking over Allen Johnson’s throne as the dominant Pro … [Read more...]

7/17/19 Drag Racing News

'Must-do in Canadian drag racing' celebrates 20th anniversary in Elliot Lake Sudbury.com ELLIOT LAKE — Elliot Lake's North Shore Challenge Drag Race has reached a milestone – it's 20th anniversary. It will happen when the ... Flag as irrelevant Cacklefest, … [Read more...]

Andrew & Calvin Nelson are JB’s Picks for Racers of the Week: July 22nd!

Coming up Monday, July 22nd, 2019 on DragList LIVE, I have selected Andrew Nelson and his son Calvin Nelson, from York, Pennsylvania. Andrew and Calvin were recommended to me by our friend and the admin of the Mid-Atlantic Street Outlaws group, Duane Morris. Thanks, Duane! Andrew and Calvin are a … [Read more...]

2019 Blue Suede Cruise Photo Review

For three days in July in each of the past 17 years all that is old becomes new again at the Lingenfelter Blue Suede Cruise at Summit Motorsports Park. Classic Car shows, poodle skirts, sock-hop music, and burnout contests create a relaxing family atmosphere, while vintage gassers and the Nostalgia … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR STAR MATT HAGAN LOOKS TO SOLVE MOUNTAIN RIDDLE FOR FIRST TIME AT DODGE MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS

MORRISON, Colo. – There are still a few items on Matt Hagan’s bucket list he would like to check off, including sweeping the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ famed Western Swing, which begins at this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. But to do that, a more immediate … [Read more...]

7/16/19 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Promoter & Announcer Ron Leek, 80 SPEED SPORT (press release) ROCKFORD, Ill. – Ron Leek, best known as the owner of Wisconsin's Byron Dragway, died July 10. He was 80 years old. Leek got his start in ... Flag as irrelevant 'Must-do in Canadian drag … [Read more...]

2019 Funny Car Nationals Photo Review

An old-fashioned funny car love fest easily describes the 11th Annual Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit Funny Car Nationals held July 13th at Keystone Raceway Park. Four Injected and 14 blown alcohol funnies put on a great show. An added touch was guest announcing by Brian Lohnes of the … [Read more...]

Cacklefest, Nostalgia Get-Together Highlight 2019 NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Raceway Celebrates 50 Years of Drag Racing History, July 26-28 SONOMA, Calif. (July 15, 2019) – Sonoma Raceway celebrates 50 years of racing in wine country throughout its 2019 season, and race fans can take a step back in time during the NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 26-28, with an array of … [Read more...]

DEFENDING PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WORLD CHAMP MATT SMITH AFTER REPEAT IN PRO BIKE AT NHRA SONOMA

SONOMA, Calif. – Matt Smith wrapped up his third career NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship with a record-breaking performance on the final day of the 2018 season in Pomona. But the Pro Stock Motorcycle standout fully believes that championship run was set in motion thanks to his … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL’S LEAH PRITCHETT HAS PLENTY OF EXCITEMENT, MOTIVATION HEADING TO DODGE MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS

MORRISON, Colo. – After winning at Bandimere Speedway a year ago at her sponsor’s race, Leah Pritchett was already excited to return to Denver to kick off the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ famed Western Swing at this weekend’s the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. But … [Read more...]