PDRA takes a second look at Pro Extreme

PITTSBORO, N.C. (June 14, 2018): This season the PDRA has worked diligently to revive the Pro Extreme category, which has, in recent years, been losing racer support. The PDRA secured new sponsors and programs designed to ensure the class’ longevity with the series. Unfortunately, racer support … [Read more...]

DragList LIVE! Don Roberts on June 18th!

Coming up Monday, June 18th at 8 PM Eastern on DragList LIVE, Bill Pratt will host an interview with legendary Drag Racer Don Roberts, one of our sport's true multi-talented drivers. Don's history is an Encyclopedia of Drag Racing, and we’re honored to have him join us as our featured guest on the … [Read more...]

Kamaka Pocock and Frank Saponaro are JB’s Picks for Racers of the Week: June 18th!

We had a technical issue for the June 11th show; apologies to all...so coming up Monday, June 18th, 2018, originally scheduled for June 11th on DragList LIVE for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I will feature Frank Saponaro, from Conowingo, Maryland. Frank was recommended to me by our friend and the … [Read more...]

ORIGINAL TOP FUELERS SET FOR BATTLE AT BOWLING GREEN

  The All American Fuel Dragster coalition is tuned up for original Top Fuel action at the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky on June 14th-16th. A dozen dragster teams are motoring in from across the USA to … [Read more...]

NHRA STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF TOM “THE MONGOOSE” MCEWEN

GLENDORA, Calif. - Legendary NHRA drag racer Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen died last night at the age of 81. McEwen is one of the most widely recognized names in NHRA history and was a pioneer in shaping the landscape of the sport. “We are all saddened to learn the news of Mongoose’s passing. He was … [Read more...]

2018 NHRA Richmond Pro Final Results

C. FORCE, TORRENCE, GRAY, AND TONGLET EMERGE VICTORIOUS AT INAUGURAL VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS C. Force stays locked in with fourth victory of the season from No. 1 qualifying position Torrence builds on Top Fuel points lead with fourth win of 2018 Gray becomes second Pro Stock driver to earn … [Read more...]

2018 NHRA Richmond Pro Modified Final Results

​ JANIS MOVES ATOP PRO MOD POINTS LEAD WITH VICTORY AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK DINWIDDIE, Va. – Mike Janis secured his fifth career victory Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at … [Read more...]

GRUMPY’S TOY RETURNS TO YORK US 30 DRAGWAY

YORK, PA – Vicki Bolla and Dale Carvender will have the Grumpy’s Toy IV Camaro on display at the former site of York US30 Dragway on Father’s Day weekend, Saturday, June 16th, and Sunday, June 17th, at the York Airport in Thomasville, PA. The York US30 Dragway was a significant part of Bill … [Read more...]

Top Fuel Photos from the 1977 US Nationals

Here are a few shots of a few Top Fuelers at the 1977 US Nationals. - Mike Galewski Don Garlits Chris Karamesines Chris Karamesines Johnny Abbott Gary Ormsby Gopher State Timing Association (actually, a Top Alcohol Dragster) Shirley Muldowney Shirley Muldowney … [Read more...]

Funny Car Chaos at Amarillo

The second Funny Car Chaos event of 2018 was held at historic Amarillo Dragway on the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle. Seventeen funny cars made the tow from six different states to race at the Chris Graves-promoted event. This was the first funny car race at Amarillo in almost 30 years. The … [Read more...]