Archives for 2019

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...]

7/15/19 Drag Racing News

Sackman, Drew, and Vincent heat up at Burndown at Sundown event NHRA.com Matt Sackman, Ray Drew, and Shaun Vincent led the list of winners as the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competed at Route 66 ... Flag as irrelevant Dodd, Ross, and Hidalgo Jr., … [Read more...]

7/14/19 Drag Racing News

Motorsports: King of the Track to be crowned at Brainerd International Raceway Brainerd Dispatch Selecting royalty at BIR is no easy task, as the best drag racers in the Bracket Drag Racing Series will get paired up to determine who's the best of the ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

7/13/19 Drag Racing News

Legendary Track Owner and Drag Racing Promoter Ron Leek Dead Hot Rod Network Sad news struck the drag racing community with the death of Ron Leek. He was the owner of Byron Dragway for decades, an inductee of the World ... Flag as irrelevant Greg Carrillo … [Read more...]