PRO STOCK’S TANNER GRAY KEEPS PUSHING FORWARD AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

​ CHANDLER, Ariz. – A tremendous rookie season has only pushed Pro Stock driver Tanner Gray to raise the bar even higher for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, which is why a strong start to the year is important for the rising star. It didn’t happen at the season-opener in … [Read more...]

2/21/18 Drag Racing News

VOLUME XX, NUMBER 2 - FEBRUARY, 2018 Drag Racing Online Magazine The 83-time event winner was the runner-up at the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season opener in Pomona, a strong start after Mike Neff was named the new crew chief over the winter. Heading into this weekend's 34th … [Read more...]

Bill Combest is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week: February 26th!

Coming up Monday, February 26th, 2018 for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Bill Combest, from Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. Bill was recommended to me by our friend and the admin of the 808_Fuel page, Michael Baba Balbarino. Thanks, Michael! Bill owns and operates the Kihei Moped Company and … [Read more...]

Ford Performance Parts Division Announces Bob Glidden “85/10” Award

New Bob Glidden “85/10” Award to be Given to Ford Drag Racer Who Best Epitomizes the Grit and Determination of Hall of Fame Racer · New lifetime achievement award from Ford Performance Parts division will honor legendary Ford drag racer’s legacy · Distinguished panel of experts will review … [Read more...]

PDRA TS 32 and TD 32 Payout Increased Thanks to Generous Class Support

PITTSBORO, N.C. (February 20, 2018): Due to outstanding participation from racers and expanded sponsor support, Top Sportsman 32 and Top Dragster 32 will see a payout increase from runner-up down. Top Sportsman 32 will enter its second season this year. This will be the first season for Top … [Read more...]

NEW CHALLENGE IN FUNNY CAR DOESN’T CHANGE SHAWN LANGDON’S EARLY-SEASON EXPECTATIONS AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONAL S

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Shawn Langdon has never been one to back down from a challenge and the former Top Fuel world champion remains thrilled at trying to tackle perhaps the biggest one in his racing career early in the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Langdon made the transition from … [Read more...]

2/20/18 Drag Racing News

Watch: Micallef to defend FIA drag racing championship crown Times of Malta Duncan Micallef, the reigning Champion Of The International Federation of Automobile (FIA) Top Fuel Dragster, confirmed that he will be again taking part in the entire championship in 2018. During an activity at a hotel … [Read more...]

EIGHT-TIME TOP FUEL CHAMP TONY SCHUMACHER LIKES TEAM’S DIRECTION HEADING TO NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

​ CHANDLER, Ariz. – After a year that did not meet the high expectations for eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher, the veteran knew there needed to be some changes. After an off-season that included a significant one, Schumacher, who finished eighth in the Top Fuel standings a year … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Coming to Orlando Speed World Dragway

THE SOUTHEAST DIVISION OPENS WITH THE RPM WINTER WARM-UP ORLANDO, Fla. - The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division arrives at Orlando Speed World Dragway for the RPM Winter Warm-Up on February 23-24. The event is one of 44 scheduled across the country where drivers earn points … [Read more...]

2/19/18 Drag Racing News

Dodge fuels Mile-High NHRA Nationals as new title sponsor NHRA.com Dodge has signed on as title sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national event at Bandimere Speedway in Denver. The 2018 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar marks the 30th year that FCA US LLC brands … [Read more...]