PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE RIDER JOHN HALL HOPEFUL FOR MORE INDY MAGIC AT 60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

​INDIANAPOLIS – John Hall always knew the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals was big, but it wasn’t until the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series standout won the world’s most prestigious drag race a year ago in Pro Stock Motorcycle that he realized just how significant it was. “It’s a race … [Read more...]

Muscle Car Shootout adds Pirelli World Challenge to packed lineup at Brainerd

Pirelli World Challenge joins Muscle Car Shootout lineup at Brainerd International Raceway on Labor Day weekend The Muscle Car Shootout has always been one of Brainerd International Raceway's most popular races each season, and now there's another reason for fans to attend this Labor Day weekend … [Read more...]

BRITTANY FORCE AND TIM WILKERSON CLAIM FAN VOTE/LOTTERY STARTING SPOTS IN TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT AT INDY

INDIANAPOLIS -- Top fan-vote getters Brittany Force and Tim Wilkerson secured the No. 8 positions in the Traxxas Nitro Shootout following special lottery drawings held today during a press conference in downtown Indianapolis to preview the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most … [Read more...]

8/27/14 Drag Racing News

Age of acceptance for Warrnambool drag racing association after 21 yearsWarrnambool Standard Darren McCosh (left), Tony Frost and Wes White are revved up for the 21-year anniversary of Warrnambool and District Drag Racing Association. Flag as irrelevant Drag … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK’S DAVE CONNOLLY SEEKING MORE BIG MOMENTS AT 60TH ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS – Long before Dave Connolly got behind the wheel of a Pro Stock car, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star knew the importance of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. With three career Pro Stock victories at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Connolly has also managed to … [Read more...]

ANDRA: No wins, no worries for Craig Geddes

Photo credit: dragphotos.com.au As the ANDRA Drag Racing season reaches the pointy end, Australian Competition Eliminator Championship hopeful Craig Geddes finds himself joint first in the standings despite a switch in vehicles and no 2014 Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship event … [Read more...]

2014 Cordova World Series Photos

Here are some photos from key drivers and cars at the 2014 World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Raceway Park. - Photos and words by David Oakes​ ​The debut of Tony Pedregon’s Tommy Ivo tribute car was almost a disaster when the steering wheel came off in Tony’s hands at the 660 foot … [Read more...]

FUNNY CAR STAR ROBERT HIGHT LOOKING TO ADD TO JOHN FORCE RACING’S LEGACY AT CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS

​ INDIANAPOLIS – It’s no secret the significance each driver and team on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit places on the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race. It has led to historic performances and some of the most memorable moments in … [Read more...]

“Mr. Explosive” takes DRO AA/FC Challenge win at World Series of Drag Racing

The father and son team of Mark and Jake Sanders from Washington State became the second straight West Coast team to win the AA/FC class at the oldest national event, the 61st World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Dragway Park. With Mark driving and son Jake tuning, they beat defending Hedman … [Read more...]

8/26/14 Drag Racing News

From Drag Racing to Dog Mushers, 12 Offbeat Sports Halls-of-FameHuffington Post (blog) Attached to the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, the hall of fame honors the heroes of drag racing. You're really getting two museums here with ... Flag as irrelevant Drag racing, … [Read more...]