NHRA NEWS: SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT BECOMES TITLE SPONSOR OF NHRA JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 13, 2012) – National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) officials announced today that Summit Racing Equipment has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League, an entry-level series for kids ages 8 to 17.                In the multi-year agreement, Summit Racing … [Read more...]

East Coast FORD vs. CHEVY Funny Cars returns for 2013

The FAMOUS…East Coast FORD vs. CHEVY Funny Cars returns for 2013Pirrone, Ellershaw & Musser Race Team  have joined forces with Frantic Ford Entertainment Group and Al Liebmann and will be campaigning the 1969 version of the Frantic Ford AA/FC this coming season as part of the newly created … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation to release "Voices from the Tower" DVD

Spotlights three veteran event announcersParma Heights, Ohio  (DECEMBER 10, 2012) – Traci Hrudka, chairman of the Quarter Mile Foundation has announced the Foundation has begun production of a special, introductory volume DVD for the PROJECT 1320 documentary, titled “Voices from the Tower.”   In … [Read more...]

NitroAmerica video: The Big End

"The Big End" by NitroAmerica WARNING: DO NOT WATCH THIS CLIP IF MERRY-GO-ROUNDS MAKE YOU NAUSEOUS. THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL CLIP. Nearly 5 minutes of continuous Top Fuel & Funny Car runs edited from the moment sound is heard (the initial sound of the engines are delayed from the distance I … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin with Don Prieto & Friends on December 10!

 Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin with Don Prieto & Friends on December 10! by Bill Pratt. We knew when we had Don Prieto on the show a few weeks ago, that we would only BEGIN to scratch the surface of his stories! Don said he'd be glad to return and we got him back just a month later! This … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA, ENDERS HONORED AT THE WOMEN IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE FOUNDATION AWARDS IN INDIANAPOLIS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2012) – Lyn St. James’ Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation honored NHRA, Pro Stock racer Erica Enders as well as her Victor Cagnazzi owned team at its 10th annual Women in the Winner’s Circle Awards dinner on Friday evening. The dinner was held in conjunction with the … [Read more...]

George Ray Wildcat Hotrod Drag Strip Book Available

In 1961 George Ray followed his dream. He bought a bean field near his home in Paragould AR and built a drag strip. He ran the racing heads up-no handicaps, his security was himself and the pistol on his hip. He developed his own rule book. The track was a huge success, big fields of racer … [Read more...]

MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES LOGO MODIFIED

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series logo has been slightly modified. Check it out:    The 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series begins Feb. 14-17 with the 53rd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.  For … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin (Again) with Al Segrini on December 3!

 Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin (Again) with Al Segrini on December 3! by Bill Pratt. Let's twist again like we did last summer! Popular funny car and top fuel racer Al Segrini returns to share his stories of barnstorming the country in match races and the large NHRA meets. We didn't want … [Read more...]

Cannons to Appear on Southern Hot Rod Association’s Tuesday Night Radio Show

(12-01-2012) Lyman, SC – Fans of Pro Modified legend Scotty Cannon will have the opportunity to catch up on what he and son Scott Jr. have been up to the last couple of seasons. "It has been nice to be home and catch up on some of my business stuff. I have also enjoyed getting to spend time with … [Read more...]