YORK 2013: THE SILENCE IS DEAFENING

It has been thirty four years since the roar of 600+ horsepower engines no longer roared at the site of the Woodstock of Drag Racing, York US 30 Dragway at the Thomasville Airport every Saturday evening from April to October but the pilgrimage continues the second full weekend of July when the … [Read more...]

70s Funny Cars, Round 58

 Drag Racing Stories: 70s Funny Cars, Round 58 by Danny White. The latest round of 70s Funny Cars features a wide variety with racers from the United States to England to Australia. The racers featured are Mickey Thompson & Larry Fullerton, Benjamin & Parsons, Ben Griffin, Paul Gordon, … [Read more...]

ABILENE’S BIG COUNTRY RACEWAY RETURNS TO IHRA FAMILY

Abilene's Big Country Raceway returns to IHRA familyBig Country Raceway rejoins Division 4 with new owners, big plansNORWALK, Ohio (November 29, 2012) – Following a year of no racing and a change of ownership at the former Abilene Dragstrip the IHRA is happy to report that the track has reopened … [Read more...]

Atlanta Dragway 2012 Champions banquet

ATLANTA DRAGWAY HONORS 2012 POINTS CHAMPIONS AT BANQUETBy Amy GloverAtlanta Dragway racers traded in their racing gear for button-ups and other formal wear to attend the 2012 Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions at the American Legion Post 127 in Buford, GA. Kids and adults were gathered around … [Read more...]

12th Annual York Reunion Announced

The 12th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion will be held on July 12-13th, 2013at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds marking the annual return to the "Best Days ofDrag Racing" and a "Salute to Ford."The York event is the only independent event of it's type in the country and has a … [Read more...]

Sensing Special Season, Snyder Takes Advantage To Win First ADRL World Championship In Pro Extreme

O'FALLON, MO - Even two weeks after it had become official, it still had not totally sunk in for American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Pro Extreme world champion Mick Snyder.The congratulations still come frequently from residents in his hometown of Demotte, Ind. and Snyder will also have his … [Read more...]

2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Champions Bios

Full Throttle Top Fuel World ChampionName: ANTRON BROWNDate of birth: March 01, 1976       Hometown: Chesterfield, N.J.    Residence: Pittsboro, Ind.2012 car: Matco Tools dragster2012 wins: 6 – Phoenix, Chicago, Denver, Sonoma, Dallas, St. Louis2012 Runner-up finishes: 5 – Pomona 1, Las Vegas 1, … [Read more...]

Number Of Special Moments Lead Rahaim To First ADRL Pro Nitrous World Championship In 2012

O'FALLON, MO – The moment and the season Bob Rahaim had always dreamed about came to fruition in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) in 2012.When it was over, the Pro Nitrous standout had a collection of special moments, including his first finals appearance, his first ADRL win, his first run in … [Read more...]

Hot Start, Three Wins Lead ADRL Mickey Thompson Extreme 10.5 Driver Alan Pittman To First World Championship

O'FALLON, MO - Alan Pittman had never won a world championship in drag racing before 2012.Along with a number of other significant items, the standout American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Mickey Thompson Extreme 10.5 driver can now check that item off his bucket list as well.Thanks to wins in the … [Read more...]

Dream Season Leads McKinney To First ADRL World Championship, 2012 Driver Of The Year Award

O'FALLON, MO - If asked to describe his dream season before this year, American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Pro Extreme Motorcycle rider Eric McKinney might have struggled to find the perfect description.But after a 2012 ADRL season that ranks as one of the most impressive in the organization's … [Read more...]