RACE OF CHAMPIONS WINNERS CROWNED AT SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION SUMMIT FINALS

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 10, 2009) - Racing iscomplete for the day at the NHRA Summit Racing SeriesSouth Central Division Finals at Texas Motorplex.Competitors had one time trial before beginning firstround of eliminations. The top points earners fromeach track also ran in the Race of Champions, a … [Read more...]

Dragphoto.com Updated

We've updated Dragphoto.com with about a thousand new photos by Danny and Gena White. We also radically streamlined the site. Enjoy! http://www.dragphoto.com … [Read more...]

NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES FINALS GET UNDER WAY IN SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 9, 2009) – Although the day started out cold and rainy, once the storm passed it was time to race at the NHRA South Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals at Texas Motorplex. The top bracket racers in the division have converged on the track to vie for individual and team … [Read more...]

FAN RELIEF PROGRAM AT AUTO CLUB FINALS ANNOUNCED

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2009) – NHRA announced that a limited number of $20 Race Fan Relief tickets – a savings of up to $29 per ticket – will be made available for the Nov. 12-15 Auto Club NHRA Finals, the climactic race in NHRA’s six-race playoff, the Countdown to 1.The offer is available for … [Read more...]

NHRA RELEASES RESULTS OF INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2009) – Preliminary results of NHRA’s investigation into two separate incidents involving Funny Car at both the NHRA Nationals in Charlotte, N.C. and the  O’Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals in Memphis, Tenn. suggests the problems are not related in anyway, according to NHRA … [Read more...]

Two Much!

Drag Racing Stories: Two Much! by Alan Currans. Two Much indeed! Former British alcohol racer Norm Wheeldon has returned to drag racing with this wild twin engine dragster. Alan Currans of the Acceleration Archive sent us this excellent story on the new car. … [Read more...]

Mickey Thompson Ten Grand Slam one of two big money shootouts at World Finals

 There is nothing quite like a good old fashioned shootout, especially in the highly competitive world of professional drag racing.And fans of big money shootouts won’t have to look any farther than the World Finals in Rockingham, N.C. later this month as two door car shootouts will highlight four … [Read more...]

Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods Thrived in 2009

10-6-2009 - Huntington, NY – With tough economic times in 2009, Tracks, Teams and Sponsors stepped up for the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association and delivered, putting on exceptional events.After all, how can you put on an event without Race Tracks, Racecars, Drivers, Crews, and Sponsors? You … [Read more...]

NHRA VIRGINIA NATIONALS PREVIEW

TOP FUEL RACER McCLENATHAN STILL IN COUNTDOWN TITLE HUNT AS FULL THROTTLE SERIES HEADS TO VIRGINIADINWIDDIE, Va. – Now that veteran driver Cory McClenathan is in the hunt for a world championship title, he’s not changing anything about his approach to race weekends.McClenathan has experience in … [Read more...]

Goodguys Nostalgia Nationals Wraps Goodguys 2009 Racing Season

 Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Goodguys 2nd Nostalgia Nationals, October 16-18 at Dallas Jones’s Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green Kentucky will serve up a heavy dose of drag strip yesteryear giving both fans and participants one last chance to revel in nitro fumes and tire smoke before … [Read more...]