U.S. 19 DRAGWAY BACK ON BOARD AS NHRA MEMBER TRACK; HOLLY SPRINGS DRAGWAY ALSO JOINS SOUTHEAST DIVISION

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2011) – NHRA announced today the return of U.S. 19 Dragway in Albany, Ga., and the addition of Holly Springs Dragway in Holly Springs, Miss., to the list of NHRA sanctioned dragstrips.U.S. 19 Dragway rejoins the NHRA family of tracks after a brief hiatus following the 2008 … [Read more...]

Top Sportsman and Top Dragster back in the spotlight

IHRA’s two fastest sportsman classes featured during Nitro Jam pro roundsNORWALK, Ohio (January 13, 2011) – They are the quickest and fastest sportsman cars on the planet, and once again they are going to be a feature attraction at all Nitro Jam events in 2011.Known as Top Sportsman and Top … [Read more...]

Insane Nitro Harley racing returns to Nitro Jam in 2011

Bikes return fulltime for first time since 2002NORWALK, Ohio (January 13, 2011) – Crazy, psychotic, suicidal – all are words that have been used to describe the insane riders of the nitro powered motorcycle class known as Nitro Harley.But while those terms all seem to fit perfectly anyone who … [Read more...]

Matt Smith Excelling In Two Classes In Qatar, Prepping For Double-Duty In ADRL

DOHA, QATAR (January 12, 2011) – Matt Smith has long believed he was capable of being a standout driver in a car and not just on a motorcycle.As he's quickly proven in the Arabian Drag Racing League, the Al-Anabi Racing talent is also able to do both at the same time.Smith, the son of legendary … [Read more...]

Jenkins Still Searching For Consistency After Semifinal Loss in Round Four At QRC

DOHA, QATAR (January 11, 2011) – During the two-week break from racing in the Arabian Drag Racing League, Shannon Jenkins spent most of his time in front of his laptop studying graph after graph, in search of the problems that had plagued his Al-Anabi Racing's Camaro during the first three races in … [Read more...]

Paolo Giust ready to return to Quick 32 Sportsman Series for 2011

No major changes to Top Dragster entryOSGOODE, ONTARIO (January 12, 2011)  – Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competitor Paolo Giust is ready for the upcoming season in this popular drag race series."I'm ready to go," he said recently. "And the car is ready. There won't be … [Read more...]

Palm Beach kicks off 2011 racing season with Palm Beach Nitro Jam

Five nitro classes join world’s fastest monster truck in biggest Nitro Jam of the seasonJUPITER, Fla. (January 11, 2011) – While most major motorsports brands are still simply dreaming of hitting the track this offseason, Nitro Jam is gearing up for its season debut the weekend of January 28-29 at … [Read more...]

Top Fuel and Funny Car Veteran Don Roberts on Racin & Rockin!

 Racin' and Rockin': Top Fuel and Funny Car Veteran Don Roberts on Racin & Rockin! by Bill Pratt. On January 10, Racin' & Rockin' with Draglist.com brings you a conversation with New England top fuel and funny car veteran Don Roberts! Don drove several machines, including the famous King and … [Read more...]

Roth Racing returns to Pro Modified Racing Association for 2011

Team back and ready with 1941 Willys Pro Modified KITCHENER, ONTARIO (January 10, 2010) – Roth Racing is ready to return to racing for the 2011 Pro Modified Racing Association."Pretty well everything is the same as last season," noted team owner Jim Roth. "There will be some chassis changes, and … [Read more...]

LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS ACQUIRES NAMING RIGHTS TO HISTORIC NHRA-OWNED MOTORSPORTS FACILITY IN INDIANAPOLIS

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 9, 2011) – Lucas Oil Products, an industry leader in lubricants and fuel treatments, has acquired the naming rights to the NHRA-owned and operated multi-purpose auto racing facility located just west of Indianapolis, officials from the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning … [Read more...]