Archives for 2019

2019 NHRA Joliet Friday Pro Qualifying Results

CAPPS, SALINAS, LINE AND KRAWIEC PROVISIONAL NO. 1 QUALIFIERS AT THE ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS JOLIET, Ill. – Funny Car driver Ron Capps landed the provisional qualifying lead Friday evening at the 22nd annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Coming off of back-to-back wins, he is … [Read more...]

5/31/19 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Fans Hope For A Comeback On Long Island WSHU Sanctioned drag racing left Long Island when the Westhampton Raceway closed 15 years ago. They had money problems and neighbors complained ... Flag as irrelevant 7 of History's Most Fearless Female … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK AND PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE STANDOUTS HOPE TO STOP HOT STREAKS OF POINTS LEADERS AT ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS

JOLIET, Ill. – There is no denying the fact that Bo Butner has made the most of his opportunities to open the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. The 2017 Pro Stock world champion has put together four wins in the first five races, but count two-time Pro Stock world champion Erica … [Read more...]

DragList LIVE: Ricky Ruiz on June 3rd!

Coming up Monday, June 3rd, 2019 at 8 PM Eastern on DragList LIVE, Bill Pratt will host an interview with the great Ricky Ruiz! Ricky's outstanding career as a top-flight Drag Racer has covered decades of the evolution of our sport, and we're honored to have him join us for the June 3rd … [Read more...]

5/30/19 Drag Racing News

VOLUME XXI, NUMBER 5 - MAY, 2019 Drag Racing Online Magazine Duane Shields in the PEAK A/Fuel Dragster took out number-one qualifier Troy Coughlin Jr. in a holeshot to win the NHRA Lucas Oil Regional at ... Flag as irrelevant Racing: Watercross puts the 'wet' in … [Read more...]

DEFENDING FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMP J.R. TODD AHEAD OF LAST YEAR’S TITLE PACE APPROACHING ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS

JOLIET, Ill. – As the defending Funny Car world champion, J.R. Todd has experienced a bigger spotlight than any other time in his standout drag racing career. But through eight races in the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Todd seems to be relishing the opportunity. Todd is … [Read more...]

Simon Boot is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week: June 3rd!

Coming up Monday, June 3rd, 2019 on DragList LIVE for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Simon Boot, from Manchester, United Kingdom. Simon was recommended to me by our friend and the Admin of the Supercharged Outlaws UK group, Andy Fadster. Thanks, Andy! Simon's '71 Camaro, "The … [Read more...]

AFTER STRONG START TOP FUEL STAR CLAY MILLICAN CONFIDENT A WIN IS COMING SOON HEADING TO ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS

JOLIET, Ill. – After winning on the 20th anniversary of his first career Top Fuel start a year ago, things continue to come full circle for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star Clay Millican at Route 66 Raceway, the site of this weekend’s 22nd annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals. Millican will … [Read more...]

5/29/19 Drag Racing News

Schenectady man nearly dies in drag racing crash WRGB Schenectady man nearly dies in drag racing crash ... N.Y. (WRGB) - A local man is sharing his story after a serious drag racing crash this weekend. Flag as irrelevant Schenectady man nearly dies in drag … [Read more...]

AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS TICKETS ON SALE

GLENDORA, Calif. -- Tickets for the season ending 55th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Pomona, Calif., are on sale now for the national event taking place Nov. 14-17. During the course of the busy weekend, champions will be crowned including those in the … [Read more...]