AN INTERVIEW WITH DALLAS GARDNER AND PETER CLIFFORD

THE MODERATOR: I would like to welcome the media members we have joining us today on the teleconference call and want to thank you for your interest in NHRA and for taking time to join us this afternoon to hear from NHRA's Chairman of the Board, Dallas Gardner, and our new President, Peter Clifford. … [Read more...]

The PDRA Brings Top Pro Mod Action to MDIR

PITTSBORO, N.C. July 1, 2015: The world’s quickest and fastest Pro Modifieds return to Maryland International Raceway July 17-18. The Professional Drag Racers Association brings the baddest eighth mile action in the country with 200+ MPH blown, turbo and nitrous machines. Watch the biggest names in … [Read more...]

NHRA ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF PETER CLIFFORD TO PRESIDENT UPON RETIREMENT OF TOM COMPTON

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 1, 2015) – The National Hot Rod Association today announced that Peter Clifford, the organization’s longtime executive vice president and general manager, has been promoted to president. Clifford succeeds Tom Compton, who announced his retirement from the NHRA following 15 … [Read more...]

NOPI NATIONALS Venue and NOPI Personnel changes

This is the official announcement that the NOPI NATIONALS event that was going to take place at Showtime Speedway in Tamps/St Pete on November 13-14-15. 2015 has been moved to the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort in Savannah Georgia. In response to numerous requests to relocate the Tampa/St Pete event, … [Read more...]

7/01/15 Drag Racing News

Your Sports: Drag racing Billings Gazette Super comp shootout: Mike Shannon, Kelowna, BC, dragster def. Ryan Cook, Idaho Falls, Idaho, dragster. Super gas shootout: Mike Shannon, ... Flag as irrelevant Three major Australian tracks leave ANDRA form own Pro … [Read more...]

Racin’ and Rockin’ Declares Independence Next Monday Night!

Hi, rock stars! We are taking off on Monday, July 6. Our next show will be on Monday night, July 13. Enjoy the 4th of July! BP, JB, Barb, Bud, and Jeff … [Read more...]

Next DRO Nostalgia Nitro Challenge is July 18-19 at Maple Grove

Veteran John "Bodie" Smith got his first professional national event win in a AA/FC over a stellar eight-car field at Pennsylvania's historic Maple Grove Raceway Saturday night, August 3, 2013. (Richard Muir photo) DRO Nostalgia Nitro Challenge will compete at Maple Grove’s Super Chevy Show on … [Read more...]

TWO-TIME NHRA FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMPION TONY PEDREGON WANTS TO KEEP MOMENTUM GOING HEADING TO SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS

NORWALK, Ohio — Tony Pedregon found out what his car and team are capable of with a semifinal performance at the most recent NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event in Bristol. Instead of being satisfied, the two-time Funny Car world champion wants his best finish in a year to signal the start … [Read more...]

6/30/15 Drag Racing News

KTVQ Billings News Lane, Walsh among NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing winners - KTVQ.com | Q2 | Continuous News ... KTVQ Billings News Jeff Lane and Butch Walsh lead the list of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series winners over the weekend at Yellowstone Drag Strip. It marked a ... … [Read more...]

2015 Woodburn Oldies But Goodies Results

A Weekend of Memories that None will Forget The 39th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Oldies But Goodies had something for everyone. With dynamic racing that featured everything from side-by-side 200mph passes, to bracket eliminators separated by thousandths of a second, the atmosphere was … [Read more...]