Photo Tribute to Bob Glidden

Couldn’t think of a better way to pay tribute to one of the all-time greats of our sport other than by posting a few picks of various Bob Glidden cars throughout the years. R.I.P., Mr. Glidden. - David Oakes The Glidden & Allen Pinto Plymouth power in 1979 The short wheelbase EXP The … [Read more...]

Twin Turbo Kenworth Rocks 13s!

In 2001 at Heartland Park Topeka in Kansas I took these pictures of the CFI "Red Racer" Kenworth. It was out of Joplin, Mo., and ran 13.35 ET at 108.35mph that day. It was powered by Two Signature 600 Cummins engines with 3 Turbos producing 1750 hp in each engine. A worthy addition to … [Read more...]

Funny Cars at the 1969 Winternationals

I took these pictures at the 1969 Winter Nationals. I had just gotten out of boot camp in San Diego and was starting Radioman school for Uncle Sam. I had a day of leave so hooked a ride up in a bus and spent a terrific day taking in the action. Got to see the Hawaiian fly thru the traps (have a … [Read more...]

Funny Cars at Minnesota 1968

Here are a few pictures from a funny car meet at Minnesota Dragways in 1968 that I took. ​Mike Galewski Al Thomas Dodge Blue Bandit Dick Harrell Grey Ghost Jack Ditmars MCS Enterprises Dart Super "Camaro" (topless Chevy II) Tension Turncoat Wiskey Corvair … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Megan Meyer on December 18th!

Coming up Monday, December 18, 2017, at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, we will continue "Saluting The Champions" with Bill Pratt hosting an interview with the LODRS Central Division Top Alcohol Dragster Champ, Megan Meyer! We're honored to hear about her … [Read more...]

PDRA Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous and Pro Boost Will Pay $10,000 to Win in 2018

PITTSBORO, N.C. (December 13, 2017): At the PRI Show this past week, the Professional Drag Racers Association announced that the payout in their top three classes will increase in 2018. PDRA Pro Extreme, Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by MoTeC and Andy McCoy Race Cars Pro Boost will now all … [Read more...]

BreeAnn Covell is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week: December 18th!

Coming up Monday, December 18th, 2017 for JB's Pick as the final Racer of the Week for 2017, I have selected Junior Dragster Champion BreeAnn Covell, from Dixon, Illinois. BreeAnn's Dad, Bill Covell is the manager and crew chief of Covell Racing. BreeAnn has had a successful season with several … [Read more...]

More than 300 Children Attend “Race to the Holidays” Christmas Party at Sonoma Raceway

SONOMA, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2017) – More than 300 Sonoma Valley children enjoyed a day of holiday cheer under sunny skies at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday at the 13th annual “Race to the Holidays” Children’s Christmas Party. The raceway teamed up with the Sonoma chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Troy Coughlin, Sr. on December 11th!

Coming up Monday, December 11th, 2017 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, In the first installment of our "Saluting The Champions," Bill Pratt will host an interview with the 2017 NHRA Pro Mod Champ, Troy Coughlin, Sr.! Troy has had an outstanding career and his … [Read more...]

Giangrande Looks Back with Gratitude on PDRA Pro Stock Return

PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. (December 6, 2017): The offseason is the perfect time to reflect on the previous season, taking stock of the season’s pros and cons in preparation for the season to come. For Matt Giangrande, this was an important season on which to reflect. After being out of the driver’s seat … [Read more...]