RRRadio: Bob Motz & Dave Hough on August 20!

 Racin' and Rockin': RRRadio: Bob Motz & Dave Hough on August 20! by Bill Pratt. Get ready for outrageous jet flame and thunder and outta-site nitro action on Monday, August 20, as we welcome two of the most famous and popular drag racers in history! BOB MOTZ will tell us what it's like … [Read more...]

August 19th Results- Ford Fever Classic

‘Blue Ovals’ overtook Woodburn Dragstrip August 19th, as the 15th Annual Ford Fever Classic, presented by Hillyer’s Mid City Ford, was run under blue skies. In conjunction with the excellent drag racing held, a car show with many spectacular machines was on display, as well as a swap meet with many … [Read more...]

IHRA promotes Robert Jaramillo to Director of Contingency

NORWALK, Ohio (August 20, 2012) – Robert Jaramillo has been named Director of Contingency Sales for the International Hot Rod Association, IHRA Vice President Skooter Peaco announced.Jaramillo will take on the new role in addition to his current position as Sales Director for IHRA's in-house … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SIX IN TOP FUEL, EIGHT IN FUNNY CAR VIE FOR FAN VOTE-LOTTERY ENTRY INTO TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUTS AT INDY

GLENDORA, Calif. -- Only one spot remains open in each of the Traxxas Nitro Shootout fields for Top Fuel and Funny Car. Those two positions will be determined by NHRA fans and a pair of lottery drawings.Six Top Fuel drivers are eligible for the Fan Vote/Lottery position and there are eight Funny Car … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FIVE DRIVERS CLINCH FULL THROTTLE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP BERTHS AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

BRAINERD, Minn. – Following the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, five more drivers clinched Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship playoff berths. There are now 23 drivers who will be competing for a title in their respective categories.Top Fuel racer Doug Kalitta and … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: CAPPS DEFEATS J. FORCE, TAKES OVER POINTS LEAD; LUCAS, ENDERS AND KRAWIEC ALSO VICTORIOUS AT BRAINERD

BRAINERD, Minn. – Ron Capps raced to the Funny Car victory Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and moved into the Full Throttle Series points lead for the first time this season with one race remaining before the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro … [Read more...]

Tim Glover: Atlanta Dragway National Dragster Challenge

RACERS BRING THEIR "A-GAME" FOR NATIONAL DRAGSTER CHALLENGE TITLE(Commerce, GA – August 18) Racers from several surrounding states joined Atlanta Dragway regulars to compete for a coveted "Wally" trophy at the 2012 edition of the NHRA National Dragster Challenge, and everyone gave their best efforts … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER, BECKMAN, ENDERS AND ARANA SR. WILL LEAD THE PACK HEADING INTO THE LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS FINAL ELIMINATIONS

BRAINERD, Minn. – Tony Schumacher raced to the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel competition Saturday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Sr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also will lead their respective categories into Sunday’s 11 a.m. … [Read more...]

Melanie Simmons wins her first Quick 32 Sportsman Series drag race event

Toyrific Racing Top Dragster driver captures gold at Grand Bend, Dan Aitken Jr leads series points raceGRAND BEND, ONTARIO (August 14, 2012) – There was good cause for celebration in the Toyrific Racing team camp as driver Melanie Simmons drove her Top Dragster to victory during the … [Read more...]

Dan Flanigan wins his first Top Sportsman race in Quick 32 Sportsman Series drag racing at Grand Bend event

I've never gone 195 mph. That was a career best for meCourtesy of: NOCO MotorsportsGRAND BEND, ONTARIO (August 14, 2012) – We had a great weekend. I'm still excited about it.Dan Flanigan has reason to be excited. The Buffalo, New York racer won the Top Sportsman race in the Quick 32 Sportsman … [Read more...]