IHRA announces newly created Division 6 on Summit Pro-Am tour

Norwalk, Ohio, February 14, 2011 – Just one month after announcing the creation of a new division in the Summit SuperSeries consisting of tracks in the western United States and Canada, the International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce that it will also be expanding the Summit Pro-Am Tour … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Bradenton Motorsports Park, Bradenton, Fla.

RACING COMPLETE AT BRADENTON MOTORPSORTS PARKBRADENTON, Fla. (February 14, 2011) – Racing concluded this weekend at Bradenton Motorsports Park for the first NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the season with some familiar names competing.A local to the track, Ed Richardson, Bradenton, Fla., … [Read more...]

Gasser Legend Junior Thompson on Racin’ & Rockin’!

Racin' and Rockin': Gasser Legend Junior Thompson on Racin' & Rockin'! by Bill Pratt. On Monday night, February 14, Racin' & Rockin' with Draglist.com brings you a conversation with legendary supercharged gasser and funny car racer Junior Thompson! Hey, we know it's Valentines Day, but you can take … [Read more...]

Another Record, Another Win For Al-Balooshi During Round Seven At QRC

DOHA, QATAR (February 11, 2011) – Heading into the eighth and final race of the 2010-2011 Arabian Drag Racing League season, Khalid Al-Balooshi made another resounding statement on Friday to finish off a record-breaking Round Seven.After watching his E.T. record in Pro Nitrous go momentarily to … [Read more...]

Super Chevy Show Announces Las Vegas Event Details

(February 11, 2011) Las Vegas, NV - The Super Chevy Show presented by GM Performance Division and Original Parts Group will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the weekend of April 29 – May 1, 2011. This will be the second stop on the twelve-event Super Chevy Show tour during the 2011 … [Read more...]

zMAX DRAGWAY EVENT ADDED TO THE NHRA LUCAS OIL SERIES SOUTHEAST DIVISION SCHEDULE FOR 2011

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2011) – NHRA officials announced today that zMAX Dragway has been added to the 2011 NHRA Southeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule to host a round of competition during the weekend of Aug. 26-28, to run in conjunction with the popular North Carolina track’s … [Read more...]

Derek Hawker to maintain status quo for upcoming PMRA drag race season

Placing second in 2010, Corvette team will continue with winning setupCORBYVILLE, ONTARIO (February 11, 2011) – Derek Hawker's game plan for competing in the 2011 Pro Modified Racing Association season is simple: the driver of the Hawker Racing Corvette is leaving well enough alone. After … [Read more...]

Smith, Jenkins, Millen Among Standouts During Round Seven Qualifying At QRC

DOHA, QATAR (February 10, 2011) – It was a pair of side-by-side runs that stole the show during Round Seven qualifying of the Arabian Drag Racing League at Qatar Racing Club (QRC).With one coming in Pro Extreme between Matt Smith and Ali Aryan, and another in Pro Nitrous between Shannon Jenkins and … [Read more...]

Bennett in ‘heaven’ entering Mardi Gras Nitro Jam

‘Pure Heaven’ team rides momentum into second Nitro Jam of seasonPORT ALLEN, La. (February 10, 2011) – For most racers, the first event of the season is typically a chance to shake off the cobwebs of a long offseason and try to get back in rhythm with a few smooth, consistent laps.That certainly … [Read more...]

TRI-CITIES FORD DEALERS ANNOUNCE SPONSORSHIP OF THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, February 10, 2011) -- Bristol Dragway officials and NHRA today announced the Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers as a new partner in Thunder Valley.The agreement, which is for the next four years, includes title sponsorship of Bristol’s flagship event, the June 17-19 Ford NHRA … [Read more...]