Archives for December 2019

12/18/19 Drag Racing News

No-Time Stunner: Roger Holder's Twin-Turbo 1968 Nova Dragzine.com The latest machine in his drag racing arsenal is this twin-turbo 1968 Nova — an immaculate work of art that's every bit as fast as it looks. When you ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

2020 HOT ROD HERITAGE SERIES AND REUNION DATES ANNOUNCED

GLENDORA, Calif (December 18, 2019) – NHRA has announced the schedule for the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing series, featuring the NHRA Motorsports Museum’s Hot Rod Reunions. The series will feature thrilling racing action, highlighted by the crowd-pleasing, nitro burning Nostalgia Top Fuel … [Read more...]

12/17/19 Drag Racing News

Safety pioneer Bill Simpson passes away; brought parachute to drag racing NHRA.com Safety equipment pioneer Bill Simpson, founder of Simpson Racing Products, died Dec. 16, three days after suffering a massive stroke. He was 79. Flag as irrelevant Council voting on … [Read more...]

12/16/19 Drag Racing News

Roger Diez: Christmas shopping for your favorite gearhead Nevada Appeal Drag racing fans, nitromall.com is your go-to place for everything for your favorite racer. Team and driver gear, event items, diecasts, and accessories ... Flag as irrelevant 2019 Motorsports … [Read more...]

Personal Bests: 2019 NHRA Dallas, Las Vegas Fall, Pomona Finals

Steve Klemetti provides new drivers and new personal best elapsed times and speeds from the final events of the 2019 NHRA season. New Entries Class Driver Best ET Speed Year Track AAFK Steven Densham 3.958 320.20 2019 VEGAS 2 AAFK Steven Densham 4.129 294.69 2019 POMONA2 TAD Ron August … [Read more...]

12/15/19 Drag Racing News

ADRL Announces Return, Mel Roth Named President SPEED SPORT (press release) The ADRL and Nowling's leadership of it has led to some of the largest crowds and most historic events in drag racing history. The Missouri native ... Flag as irrelevant Leverich Family Top … [Read more...]

Personal Bests: 2019 NHRA Maple Grove, St. Louis, Charlotte

Steve Klemetti provides new drivers and new personal best elapsed times and speeds from the later events of the 2019 NHRA season. New Entries Class Driver Best ET Speed Year Track TAD Jamie Noonan 5.278 276.01 2019 CHARLOTT TAD Jim Libby 14.778 70.91 2019 NED LODRS TAFC Brian Gawlik 5.605 … [Read more...]

Personal Bests: 2019 NHRA Seattle, Brainerd, Indianapolis

Steve Klemetti provides new drivers and new personal best elapsed times and speeds from the second half of the NHRA season. New Entries Class Driver Best ET Speed Year Track PRO Jeremy Martorella 6.848 202.45 2019 INDY New Personal Best Elapsed Times CLASS Driver Previous Best ET New … [Read more...]

Sonoma Raceway Spreads Holiday Cheer to More than 300 Children

SONOMA, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2019) - Nearly 300 Sonoma Valley children enjoyed a day of holiday cheer under sunny skies at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday at the 15th annual “Race to the Holidays” Children’s Christmas Party. The raceway teamed up with the Sonoma chapter of Speedway … [Read more...]

ADRL Announces Return, SCSN’s Roth Named President

INDIANAPOLIS--“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished; that will be the beginning.” -Louis L’Amour The final chapter of the American Drag Racing League, and that of its enigmatic owner Kenny Nowling, isn't finished. In fact, Saturday morning at the Performance Racing … [Read more...]