Archives for 2019

E3 SPARK PLUGS EXTENDS MULTI-YEAR SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

GLENDORA, Calif. – E3 Spark Plugs recently extended its partnership with NHRA as the Official Spark Plug and Official Ignition Products of NHRA. E3 Spark Plugs has been involved with NHRA racing across all platforms including the sponsorship of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR’S JACK BECKMAN WILL LOOK TO FINISH FOUR-RACE STRETCH ON A GOOD NOTE AT 13TH ANNUAL SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS

NORWALK, Ohio – Starting off a stretch of four straight race weekends on a sour note is usually not ideal, even for a veteran driver and team. But Jack Beckman has already reversed course quickly and he’ll now to look to end this rigorous stretch on a good note at the 13th annual Summit Racing … [Read more...]

6/11/19 Drag Racing News

Here's What Happens When a 891-HP Hillclimb Car Goes Drag Racing Jalopnik You don't see the enormous wings of a high-dollar hillclimb car anywhere outside of, well, a hill climb, too often. But this Audi Quattro S1 E2 built for ... Flag as irrelevant E3 Spark … [Read more...]

6/10/19 Drag Racing News

Defending champ Steve Torrence tops his dad for NHRA Top Fuel victory in Topeka Kansas City Star Topeka is the 10th of 24 stops on the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The next stop is in Tennessee at the Thunder Valley Nationals on ... Steve Torrence beats dad Billy in NHRA Heartland … [Read more...]

2019 NHRA Topeka Pro Final Results

S. TORRENCE AND HIGHT VICTORIOUS AT THE MENARDS NHRA HEARTLAND NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MINTIES TOPEKA, Kan. – Steve Torrence raced to his fifth consecutive race victory Sunday afternoon at the 31st annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park when he … [Read more...]

2019 NHRA Topeka Pro Modified Final Results

(Photo from Houston) S. JACKSON VICTORIOUS AT THE MENARDS NHRA HEARTLAND NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MINTIES TOPEKA, Kan. – Stevie “Fast” Jackson claimed his second victory of the season at Heartland Motorsports Park in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service … [Read more...]

6/09/19 Drag Racing News

Ford drivers hopeful for more success at Michigan ESPN "I was texting my father and a guy that means a lot to me and is really close to him and has been around hot rods and drag racing all my life, my whole ... Flag as irrelevant Meyer sisters race for … [Read more...]

2019 NHRA Topeka Saturday Pro Qualifying Results

S. TORRENCE AND TODD CLINCHED NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT THE MENARD'S NHRA HEARTLAND NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MINTIES TOPEKA, Kan. – Defending Top Fuel and Funny Car world champions Steve Torrence and J.R. Todd claimed the top spot in each of their respective categories Saturday afternoon at the … [Read more...]

First Timers Conquer Virginia at 2019 MTC Summer Nationals

The Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) delivered another exciting round of Motorcycle Drag Racing to Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP) with the 33rd annual MTC Engineering Summer Nationals. And for the second year in a row, the weather did not slow down the XDA War Machine. A weak forecast will … [Read more...]

6/08/19 Drag Racing News

Drag racing legend honored with marker in Decatur WANE “John Lingenfelter was an Indiana drag racing legend and proud member of the Decatur community,” noted Brian Hasler, co-founder, Indiana Racing ... Flag as irrelevant RACING: OReilly Auto Parts Friday Night … [Read more...]