Rapid Runs the 2009 World Series

Drag Racing Stories: Rapid Runs the 2009 World Series by Randy Baker. Another great racing report from Rapid Randy Baker as he discusses the trials and tribulations of racing the Danny Miller Rear Gears Ford Maverick nitro funny car at the 2009 World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova, Illinois. … [Read more...]

NHRA launches mobile service

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2009) –NHRA officially launched, today, NHRA Mobile, a mobile application that will bring live racing action from all 24 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events into the palms of NHRA fans’ hands around the globe.          NHRA Mobile will be anchored by the live … [Read more...]

Pro Modified Racing Association’s top five for 2009 – Jason Kalso – fifth place

CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN (October 12, 2009) – Although he made a couple of appearances in 2008, Jason Kalso considers 2009 his rookie year with the Pro Modified Racing Association.And the driver of the Kalso Motorsports 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Pro Modified placed fifth in the PMRA Championship Point … [Read more...]

TEAM NORTH STAR DRAGWAY CLAIMS TITLE AT THE SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION SUMMIT SERIES FINALS

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 12, 2009) – It took a day longer than planned but the squad from North Star Dragway in Denton, Texas, took home the team honors at the NHRA South Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals at Texas Motorplex. The race kicked off on Friday and was slated to be finished Sunday … [Read more...]

NHRA Mobile Application Launched

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2009) –NHRA officially launched, today, NHRA Mobile, a mobile application that will bring live racing action from all 24 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events into the palms of NHRA fans’ hands around the globe.        NHRA Mobile will be anchored by the live timing … [Read more...]

Closest battle of season comes down to one race

For three drivers, one race is all that stands between championship glory and another offseason wondering what could have been.Concluding one of the most competitive seasons in Pro Stock history, the IHRA World Finals at Rockingham Dragway will provide the backdrop for the thrilling finish to the … [Read more...]

SUMMIT SERIES FINALS ELIMINATIONS RAINED OUT AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 11, 2009) – Rain has washed out eliminations for the day at the NHRA South Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals at Texas Motorplex. Racing will pick up again Monday morning at 9.Each of the five categories got through first round of eliminations and racers in Super Pro, … [Read more...]

Two Shots from Memphis

Drag Racing Pictures: Two Shots from Memphis by Jason Falconer. Reader Jason Falconer sent two great shots from NHRA Memphis, one pro and one sportsman. … [Read more...]

Pure Heaven Website updated

The Pure Heaven IV Nitro Funny Car will conclude the 2009 race season at the California Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfied, California the weekend of September 16th-18th. Please visit www.pureheavenracing.com for recent updates. … [Read more...]

Burkhart, Nichols Split Capitol Nostalgia Funny Car Prize

Phil Burkhart in Nick Boninfante's US Male Ford Mustang II and Steve Nichols in his pure Chevy Camaro split a fuel funny car match race at Capitol Raceway in Crofton, Maryland, Saturday. Marty Danko won a blown altered match over Mike Hall's venerable Shenandoah entry, and young Kevin Gresson won … [Read more...]