2014 FIA European Drag Racing Championship, The Finals Santa Pod Raceway UK 4th-7th September 2014 Words & Photos by Dick Parnham The weather was fortunately good for the whole weekend and in this second year since the re-surfaced Santa Pod track was proving its value as new records and … [Read more...]
2014 Cordova World Series Photos
August 26, 2014 by
Here are some photos from key drivers and cars at the 2014 World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Raceway Park. - Photos and words by David Oakes The debut of Tony Pedregon’s Tommy Ivo tribute car was almost a disaster when the steering wheel came off in Tony’s hands at the 660 foot … [Read more...]
“Mr. Explosive” takes DRO AA/FC Challenge win at World Series of Drag Racing
August 26, 2014 by
The father and son team of Mark and Jake Sanders from Washington State became the second straight West Coast team to win the AA/FC class at the oldest national event, the 61st World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Dragway Park. With Mark driving and son Jake tuning, they beat defending Hedman … [Read more...]
Woodburn Hosts 21st Annual Nitro Motorcycle Nationals
August 26, 2014 by
With the 21st running of the Nitro Motorcycle Nationals completed, it's true to form that this year was by far the greatest on record. Between the blistering 6.5* passes from the Top Fuel Harleys, to the 200+ mile per hour runs from the Nostalgia BB/Funny Cars, to the bracket bikes racing with no … [Read more...]
2014 Norwalk Night Under Fire Photos and Results
August 19, 2014 by
37th Annual Norwalk Night Under Fire photos and results. Apparently in the winners circle at the NHRA event in Norwalk, Antron Brown made the comment that he “wanted a piece of the 16-time champ." This set up the “Nitro Challenge”: John Force said if Antron could beat Brittany, then he could … [Read more...]
2014 Pro Mod vs. Fuel Altered Showdown Results & Photos
July 9, 2014 by
Farris is Last Man Standing at Pro Mod vs. Fuel Altered Showdown North Star Dragway - Denton, TX - July 4-5th, 2014 The 2nd annual 2014 Pro Mod vs. Fuel Altered Showdown was held at North Star Dragway in Denton, Texas over Independence Day weekend July 4-5th. Leading the entertainment in … [Read more...]
2014 NHRA Joliet Photo Gallery
June 29, 2014 by
Gary Spear sent these 79 amazing shots of the people, cars, and happenings at the 2014 NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Nationals at Joliet, Illlinois. Thanks, Gary! … [Read more...]
2014 National Hot Rod Reunion Photos
June 18, 2014 by
David Oakes attended the 2014 National Hot Rod Reunion and sent along these great photos. Mike Smith, runner up in 7.0 Pro The new Smokey Red jet funny car George Ridenour’s Excalibur was also in 7.0 Pro TF runner up Jim Young Bruce Larson’s USA-1 Bill … [Read more...]
TED PETERS WINS 2014 NOSTALGIA PRO STOCK “BLACK ARROW CUP” AT SIKESTON
June 14, 2014 by
Text by Bret Kepner Photography by James Sisk Chrysler fans gained a bit of revenge when Ted Peters wheeled his 1974 Plymouth Duster to a stunning holeshot victory over Chuck Weck at the helm of the “Grumpy’s Toy XVI” 1980 Camaro to secure the second annual Nostalgia Pro Stock Association’s “Black … [Read more...]
Diamonds In The Rough: Southwest Superchargers at El Paso Motorplex
June 14, 2014 by
© 2014 Bill 'BADCO' Ott Saturday June 7, 2014 The air conditioner on the top floor of the timing tower was engaged in battle above and beyond the call as it fought keep the temperature inside liveable. Considering half the walls that make up this top floor are glass and the air temp on the … [Read more...]
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