2019 PDRA Northern Nationals Photo Review

There is a saying in Ohio, “Just wait 5 minutes and the weather will change.” In two years, the PDRA has experienced monsoon like rains and for this year’s Inaugural Northern Nationals at Dragway 42, near record temperatures. Despite the heat, performances did not suffer and there were no on track … [Read more...]

2019 Blue Suede Cruise Photo Review

For three days in July in each of the past 17 years all that is old becomes new again at the Lingenfelter Blue Suede Cruise at Summit Motorsports Park. Classic Car shows, poodle skirts, sock-hop music, and burnout contests create a relaxing family atmosphere, while vintage gassers and the Nostalgia … [Read more...]

2019 Funny Car Nationals Photo Review

An old-fashioned funny car love fest easily describes the 11th Annual Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit Funny Car Nationals held July 13th at Keystone Raceway Park. Four Injected and 14 blown alcohol funnies put on a great show. An added touch was guest announcing by Brian Lohnes of the … [Read more...]

2019 Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner to Honor Jack Beckman

SONOMA, Calif. (July 1, 2019) – Sonoma Raceway and the Sonoma chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) will continue to honor the spirit of the late Eric Medlen at the 13th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner on Thursday, July 25. This memorable evening has kicked off the NHRA … [Read more...]

Who Made High-Speed History this weekend? XDA Did!

Racers and fans have come to expect record-breaking performances when they attend an Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) event. And the 2nd annual Superbike Showdown at Maryland International Raceway (MDIR) delivered just that and more with breakthrough ET and MPH records. Over 600 entries were on … [Read more...]

2019 National Hot Rod Reunion Photo Review

While most of the Midwest racing season has been affected by heavy rains, racers at the 17th Annual Holley Hot Rod Reunion at Beech Bend Raceway were treated with 3 days of near perfect weather. Good, close racing in all categories was the result. Here are some photo highlights by Dave Oakes. Ted … [Read more...]

2019 XDA Hot Streak Fires Into Maryland

The Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) heads back to Maryland International Raceway (MDIR) located in Mechanicsville, Maryland for the 2nd annual Superbike Showdown on June 21-23, 2019! This event features the Orient Express Pro Street class running at speeds over 230 mph in only 6-seconds! Over … [Read more...]

First Timers Conquer Virginia at 2019 MTC Summer Nationals

The Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) delivered another exciting round of Motorcycle Drag Racing to Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP) with the 33rd annual MTC Engineering Summer Nationals. And for the second year in a row, the weather did not slow down the XDA War Machine. A weak forecast will … [Read more...]

XDA’s Motorcycle War Machines March to the VMP Battlefield

The Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) takes Motorcycle Drag Racing to Virginia Motorsports Park for the 33rd annual MTC Engineering Summer Nationals on May 31-June 2, 2019. This family-friendly event features over 700 Professional, Sportsman, and Grudge motorcycle drag racers in competition, and … [Read more...]

2019 Renegade Raceway Funny Car Frenzy Results and Photos

Wapato, WA - May 11, 2019 - The Inaugural Funny Car Frenzy took place at Renegade on Saturday, May 11th at Renegade Raceway. Presented by Yakama Nation Networks, the race featured 8 BB/FCs, one A/FC and one AA/FC, and was presided over by Grand Marshal, Jim “The Kahuna” Moore. Before a packed … [Read more...]