Bobby Blue Bland passes

We were saddened today to learn that one of our favorite musicians has passed on. Bobby Blue Bland was the consummate blues singer and I was proud to have seen him live on a double bill with BB King in Washington, DC, several years ago. Farewell to one of the giants. Color us... Two Steps … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FUNNY CAR POINTS LEADER HAGAN READY TO GET BACK INTO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE AS NHRA MELLO YELLO SERIES RETURNS TO CHICAGO

JOLIET, Ill. — When Matt Hagan won his Funny Car world championship title in 2011, he did it with the three P’s: perseverance, performance when it counted, and most of all, patience.Like a Major League Baseball team that excels with a “small ball” approach, Hagan only won two races in four final … [Read more...]

X-DRL Bringing Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School Experience to Mayhem at the Creek

(June 25, 2013) KERRVILLE, TX – The X-DRL has formed a partnership with Roy Hill's Drag Racing School that will add even more excitement to the already jam-packed Mayhem at the Creek at Maryland International Raceway in Budds Creek, MD on July 26-27. Drag racing legend Roy Hill and his staff will … [Read more...]

DOUG KALITTA READY TO TURN STRONG QUALIFYING RUNS INTO TOP FUEL WIN AT O’REILLY ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY

JOLIET, Ill. – Doug Kalitta has had no trouble turning in top runs in qualifying in his Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster during the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, taking the No. 1 spot at four different races, including last weekend’s NHRA debut at New England Dragway. The next step is … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: ENDERS RETURNS TO CHICAGO’S ROUTE 66 RACEWAY AND SITE OF HISTORIC FIRST PRO STOCK VICTORY

JOLIET, Ill. — When Erica Enders-Stevens defeated Greg Anderson in the finals at the 2012 O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals she wrote another page in the NHRA history books. She became the first woman to win in Pro Stock and the 14th female overall to win in the sport. The win was nearly a year … [Read more...]

6/25/13 Drag Racing News

NewsDrag Racing: Shawn Langdon back on top of standings after New EnglandThe NationalLangdon reached the final at the New England Nationals, the 11th of 24 races that make up America's 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season, losing to Spencer Massey. However, his sixth, final-round appearance of … [Read more...]

“Queen of Diamonds II” 300 MPH Jet Dragster Debuts in Style

Enfield, CT – Al Hanna, President of Hanna Motorsports Jets, Enfield, CT announces the debut of the much awaited “Queen of Diamonds II” 300 MPH Jet Dragster. The brand new and revolutionary semi-streamliner “Queen of Diamonds II” 300 MPH Jet Dragster was conceived more than 10 years ago, on a napkin … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: DOUG KALITTA READY TO TURN STRONG QUALIFYING RUNS INTO TOP FUEL WIN AT O’REILLY ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY

JOLIET, Ill. – Doug Kalitta has had no trouble turning in top runs in qualifying in his Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster during the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, taking the No. 1 spot at four different races, including last weekend’s NHRA debut at New England Dragway.The next step is turning … [Read more...]

NEOPMA NEXT EVENT AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY JUNE 29TH FOR THE “RUMBLE IN THE GROVE” PRESENTED BY PENSKE

(06-24-2013) Mohnton, PA – The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association [NEOPMA], moves onto their fifth event of 2013, the "Rumble in the Grove" June 29th at Maple Grove Raceway. You won't want to miss some of the fastest quarter mile Pro Mods in the country competing on the historic surface, and look … [Read more...]

6/24/13 Drag Racing News

NewsResults from NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series New England Nationals at ...MassLive.com (blog)TOP FUEL: 1, Spencer Massey. 2, Shawn Langdon. 3, Doug Kalitta. 4, Terry McMillen. 5, Tony Schumacher. 6, Bob Vandergriff. 7, Morgan Lucas. 8, Clay Millican. 9, David Grubnic. 10, Antron Brown. 11, … [Read more...]