PDRA: Defining A Champion

PITTSBORO, N.C. (September 24, 2016): For drag racers, fall is arguably the most exciting time of year. After the ‘dog days’ of summer, fall brings with it cooler temperatures and more opportunities to improve times, break records, and, most importantly, define what it means to be a … [Read more...]

2016 Norwalk Shakedown Photos and Results

Marco Abruzzi outlasted a tough 48 car field to win top sportsman. Maybe, just maybe the persistent rain on Saturday that washed out the entire day actually washed away the bad karma that hung over the beginning of the 14th Shakedown at the Summit presented by Mickey Thompson. Friday night saw … [Read more...]

2016 FIA European Drag Racing Championship – Santa Pod Raceway

New FIA Champ Anita Makela The Euro Finals 2016, FIA/UEM European Drag Racing Championship 8 – 11 September 2016, Santa Pod Raceway - England Words & Photos by Dick Parnham Good weather greeted the massive field of competitors and despite a day rain off on the 10th September the good … [Read more...]

Summit Super Series at San Antonio Raceway, 9/3/16

By JM Hallas Marion, TX (Sept. 3rd, 2016) - It was another big Saturday show at San Antonio Raceway beginning with the second to last round of Summit Super Series bracket racing. Later in the evening, it was MOPARS vs. the world show along with the Nogalitos Gear Door Slammers running their 4.90, … [Read more...]

25th Annual Lakefest at Lake Marble Falls, Sunday Finals

By JM Hallas Marble Falls, TX (Aug. 14th, 2016) - After two days of qualifying it was finally time for the racers and crews to put it all on the line in the quest for the win, series points and, of course, the payday that comes with the win. The weekend ran the gamut of weather conditions and … [Read more...]

Third stage of Russian Drag Racing Championship took place in Nizhny Novgorod during 13-14 August

The 3rd stage of Russian Drag Racing Championship took place in Nizhny Novgorod during 13-14 August. The penultimate stage of the season has presented a new intrigue and become rather dramatic. Both 3rd stage of RDRC and The Drag Racing Cup of Nizhny Novgorod region “Battle of Engines ET” took … [Read more...]

2016 Lakefest at Lake Marble Falls, Saturday Qualifying Results

25th Annual Lakefest at Lake Marble Falls, 8/13/2016 By JM Hallas Marble Falls, TX (Aug. 13th, 2016) - After a full day of qualifying for both the Pro and Sportsmen classes, it was time for two more rounds to improve your qualifying spot, or perhaps back up any record runs. At the end of … [Read more...]

2016 Lakefest at Lake Marble Falls, Friday Qualifying Results

25th Annual Lakefest at Lake Marble Falls, Friday Qualifying By JM Hallas Marble Falls, TX (Aug. 12th, 2016) - Action kicked off Friday with a new format for 2016 and the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series. In the past the morning times were slated for an open test-n-tune before afternoon … [Read more...]

Russian Drag Racing Championship: new battle for the seconds in Nizhny Novgorod

Just after one week, Russian Drag Racing championship is returning back to the racetrack “Nizhegorodskoe Ring”: 3rd stage of RDRC will take place on the dragstrip on 13-14 August. The entrance will be free for both days. The audience will see a new round of battle for seconds and for the 1st … [Read more...]

25th Annual Lakefest Coming to Lake Marble Falls

By JM Hallas Marble Falls, TX (Aug. 11, 2016) - If it's 100 degrees and August it must be time again for the Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce, Lakefest, featuring the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series. This is the silver anniversary of the event hosting not only some of the baddest drag boats on … [Read more...]