Archives for 2019

2019 PDRA Northern Nationals Photo Review

There is a saying in Ohio, “Just wait 5 minutes and the weather will change.” In two years, the PDRA has experienced monsoon like rains and for this year’s Inaugural Northern Nationals at Dragway 42, near record temperatures. Despite the heat, performances did not suffer and there were no on track … [Read more...]

66th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing One Month Away

CORDOVA, Ill. (July 23, 2019) — Bigger and better than ever, the 66th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova (Ill.) International Raceway is just one month away on August 23-25, and tickets are still available. Adult tickets start at $30 for Friday, $40 for Saturday and … [Read more...]

K&N FILTERS EXTENDS MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP AS OFFICIAL FILTER AND AIR INTAKE OF NHRA

GLENDORA, Calif. – NHRA announced today the extension of its partnership with K&N Filters, a leader in filtration technology, as the Official Filter and Air Intake of NHRA. “K&N has been a wonderful partner of NHRA Championship Drag Racing for decades and we are so pleased that they are … [Read more...]

7/23/19 Drag Racing News

Late-Model Drag Racing COPO Camaros and More Super Chevy Network Arizona's Buddy Jensen is typical of many Sportsman drag racers out there; despite limited returns, he stays the course. While not collecting any major ... Flag as irrelevant JEGS Super Quick drag … [Read more...]

EIGHT TOP PRO STOCK BIKES RACING FOR $25,000 PRIZE IN MICKEY THOMPSON PRO BIKE BATTLE AT SONOMA

SONOMA, Calif. – The field is set for the annual Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle featuring the very best in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category. This race-within-a-race pits the top eight riders in the class against each other as they compete for a $25,000 prize on July 27 during the 32nd annual … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL’S RICHIE CRAMPTON HOPES TEAM’S POSITIVE DIRECTION LEADS TO WIN AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

SONOMA, Calif. – Richie Crampton isn’t all the way there yet, but he feels like his Kalitta Motorsports team is on the right track heading into this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals at scenic Sonoma Raceway. With the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship quickly approaching, that’s a good thing … [Read more...]

STAKES WILL BE HIGH AS NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING COMPETES AT BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

BRAINERD, Minn. – Serving as an important stop during the 2019 season, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to fan-favorite Brainerd International Raceway for the 38th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Aug. 15-18. It is the 17th of 24 races in 2019, meaning only one race follows it before … [Read more...]

7/22/19 Drag Racing News

'Big Daddy' Don Garlits is 87 and still shattering drag racing records - with an electric motor Palm Beach Post JUPITER— Father Time has nothing on the father of drag racing. At 87 years old, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits is looking in the rearview mirror – not to ... Whose Poor Decision Was This … [Read more...]

2019 NHRA Bandimere Pro Final Results

JOHNSON JR., TORRENCE, ANDERSON AND HINES START WESTERN SWING WITH WINS AT DODGE MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS PRESENTED BY PENNZOIL MORRISON, Colo. – Tommy Johnson Jr.’s first final round in his NHRA professional career came at Bandimere Speedway in 1991, but it took until Sunday at the 40th annual … [Read more...]

7/21/19 Drag Racing News

NHRA JUNIOR DRAG RACNG: Young Shelby Vining following in the footsteps of her legendary ... Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog) BRISTOL, Tenn. – Ted Jones is one of the pioneers of drag racing, and proof can be seen on the grandstands at Bristol Dragway. His name is posted ... … [Read more...]