Tribute to Tommy ‘Dr. Hook’ Freeman & Summit Super Series at Little River Dragway

By J M Hallas Holland, TX (July 26, 2014) - The historic Little River Dragway celebrated the life of long time central racer/official, Tommy 'Dr. Hook' Freeman. Freeman, a track prep guru, also held the title of official starter for the 1/8 mile drag strip, east of Temple. While calling many … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Sonoma Saturday Qualifying, Miramonte Pro Bike Battle Finals

A. HINES DEFEATS POLLACHECK TO WIN MIRAMONTE PRO BIKE BATTLE AT SONOMA RACEWAY; B. FORCE, C. FORCE, S. GRAY AND SAVOIE EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS SONOMA, Calif. – Andrew Hines drove to victory in the inaugural MiraMonte Records Pro Bike Battle, closing out an action packed Saturday at the … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Sonoma Friday Qualifying

B. FORCE, C. FORCE, LINE AND HALL TOP QUALIFYING LEADERBOARDS FRIDAY AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS SONOMA, Calif. – Courtney Force raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car during Friday qualifying at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and … [Read more...]

Western Fuel Altereds at Albuquerque Dragway July 4 & 5, 2014

Lyle Greenberg qualifies #1 and runs Low ET of the event. This year I got serious about trying to put together a tuneup that would go down the tricky Albuquerque track. The first (and biggest) change was replacing the clutch and 3 speed Lenco transmission with a 2 speed LencoDrive. The LencoDrive … [Read more...]

Texas Nostalgia Thunder at San Antonio Raceway, 7/19/14

By J M Hallas Marion, TX. (July 19th, 2014) It was old school racing as San Antonio Raceway hosted Texas Nostalgia Thunder, featuring the wild and wicked Outlaw Fuel Altered Association (OFAA), Southwest Heritage Racing Association (SHRA) and some old school Non-Electronics Bracket racing for … [Read more...]

2014 ANDRA Alice Springs Final Results

Image credit: David Murray When you’re racing over 660 feet, there is no room for error. The half-track distance is set up for close tight racing from the hit of the throttle to the finish line; it’s all over in a blink of an eye. The Desert Nationals presented by Supercheap Auto and Shannons … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Cordova Final Results

Bowen, Goforth win big during return of IHRA Summer Nationals at Cordova Dragway Park CORDOVA, Ill. (July 19, 2014) - Any question as to why the IHRA Summer Nationals at Cordova Dragway Park was the most anticipated IHRA national event of the season was answered Saturday night. With a massive … [Read more...]

2014 NHRA Bandimere Saturday Qualifying

SCHUMACHER, J. FORCE, LINE AND ARANA JR. QUALIFY NO. 1 AT MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY MORRISON, Colo. – Tony Schumacher raced to his first No. 1 qualifying position of the year and his career first in his storied career at Bandimere Speedway during qualifying for the … [Read more...]

ANDRA: 2014 Desert Nationals Qualifying

Thunderstorm in the Desert Image credit: David Murray Conditions were cool but the action was hot during qualifying for Round 8 of the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship at the 2014 Desert Nationals presented by Supercheap Auto and Shannons Insurance.Under clear blue skies at Alice … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Cordova Friday Qualifying

Shawn Bowen leads Nitro Funny Car field at IHRA Summer Nationals at Cordova Dragway Park CORDOVA, Ill. (July 18, 2014) - It was billed as one of the biggest nostalgia Nitro Funny Car races ever held. And so far, it is living up to all the hype. With one of the most decorated nostalgia Nitro … [Read more...]