Archives for August 2019

8/13/19 Drag Racing News

Legal drag racing on Woodward Avenue draws thousands The ClassicCars.com Journal (blog) Who would even dream that you could drag race – legally – on Detroit's famed Woodward Avenue? With the police taking part in the smoky action, ... Fifth Annual 'Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge' Draws … [Read more...]

MENDY FRY TAKES TOP FUEL AT 2019 NIGHTFIRE NATIONALS

Mendy Fry is the 48th Pepsi Nightfire Nationals Top Fuel Champion. Fry won with a 5.62 ET at 254 MPH in the High Speed Motorsports hemi against Adam Sorokin, who turned a 6.08 ET at 204 MPH in the Champion Speed Shop small block Chevrolet for Runner-Up. The weekend saw Fry break the Firebird Raceway … [Read more...]

2019 Norwalk Night Under Fire Photo Review

Over 40,000 fans packed the stands at Summit Motorsports Park for the 42nd Annual Kelly Services Night Under Fire. The crowd was treated to nitro funny cars, jet dragsters, jet trucks, pro-mods, classic gassers and more all in one night. Here are the highlights in photos by Dave Oakes. Robert … [Read more...]

ICONIC HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND TO HOST NHRA AWARDS IN 2019

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2019) – NHRA Championship Drag Racing, the world’s fastest motorsport, announced that the 2019 NHRA Awards will once again return to Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland on Monday, Nov. 18. This invitation-only black-tie affair, where NHRA will … [Read more...]

8/12/19 Drag Racing News

CapFed Best News: Drag racing star teaches safe driving techniques to teens in Topeka The Topeka Capital-Journal A local event this weekend was planned with the goal of helping young drivers stay safe on the road. “I don't want any other parent to get the phone ... Flag as … [Read more...]

8/11/19 Drag Racing News

Qualifying completed at Division 5 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Brainerd International ... NHRA.com The Division 5 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series heads to minnesota's Brainerd Int'l Raceway for the the fourth of six events on the 2019 schedule. Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

8/10/19 Drag Racing News

I've Got An Idea For A New Kind Of Truck-Friendly Drag Racing Jalopnik The idea behind Moving Day Drag Racing is simple: make a drag event that turns a truck's greatest ability—hauling shit—into a fun sport. Here's what ... Flag as irrelevant July Racing Roundup … [Read more...]

8/09/19 Drag Racing News

Drag racing, winery concert, steam-powered machines on Peninsula Peninsula Daily News Drag racing in Forks, a winery concert and a gathering of steam-powered machines are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic ... Flag as irrelevant Then Drag … [Read more...]

8/08/19 Drag Racing News

Drag racing: Anderson to compete in match race Duluth News Tribune Duluthian Greg Anderson will compete against Warren Johnson in a best-of-three match race of two of the National Hot Rod Association Pro Stock ... Flag as irrelevant Roadkill Nights is Back With More … [Read more...]

DragList LIVE: Ron Colson on August 12th!

Coming up Monday, August 12th, 2019 at 8 PM Eastern on DragList LIVE, Bill Pratt will host an interview with legendary Hall of Fame drag racer, Ron Colson! Ron is making a return visit, as his last one just got to cover a small amount of his many adventures and accomplishments. We're honored to have … [Read more...]