2016 South Texas Winter Shootout at San Antonio, Saturday

By JM Hallas Marion, TX (Nov. 19th, 2016) -​ ​After a chilly Friday night of racing action shifted to a day time start. A bit of a nip was still in the air during early time trials, but as the day progressed temperatures rose to the 60's, with a 75 degree track temperature at the start of … [Read more...]

2016 South Texas Winter Shootout at San Antonio, Friday

James Patterson gets some big air in his Camaro By JM Hallas Night one lost to fluid, cold and wind​. ​Marion, TX​ ​(Nov. 18th, 2016)​ -​ San Antonio Raceway hosted one last big blowout bracket race as the racing season draws to a close. The South Texas Winter Shootout had some nice pay … [Read more...]

PDRA: Little Wins Big in Talbert Pro Junior Dragster

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 18, 2016): In 2015, Kendal Little earned top honors in the junior dragster category at his home track, Little River Dragway in Holland, Texas. After winning that track championship, Little and his father decided to begin the 2016 season competing at the PDRA season opener … [Read more...]

PDRA: Big Changes Led to Championship for Kirk

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 15, 2016): “Everything was still going wrong” is how Justin Kirk described the start of his 2016 season. Early exits marked the first half of the year for the third generation racer. He and car owners Randy and Cathy Kelly fought their dragster all season until the Kellys … [Read more...]

PDRA: Dan Ferguson is Back on Top

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 14, 2016): Dan Ferguson never quite imagined that in three years of running the quickest and fastest sportsman doorslammer category, he’d rack up two championships and a second place finish in points. He took a leap of faith into the world of PDRA’s Ronnie Davis Top … [Read more...]

John Pluchino Becomes Underdog Champ in PDRA Pro Stock

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 12, 2016): After a one year hiatus, the PDRA welcomed back Extreme Pro Stock with a five race schedule. The racers and organization greeted each other with open arms, welcoming the reunion. With a small schedule, XPS racers knew each run could play a major role in the 2016 … [Read more...]

PDRA: Eric McKinney Continues Reign in Drag965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 11, 2016): Looking at the last three championships in PDRA’s Drag965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle, one would assume that Eric McKinney has had complete and total domination. But that is only part of the story. While he walked away with the championships in ‘14 and ‘15, this year … [Read more...]

PDRA: Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by MoTeC was the Class to Watch this Season

Tommy Franklin Silenced Naysayers and Won it All PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 10, 2016): The Nitrous Wars, both the unofficial smack talk between drivers/engine builders and the official Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars, were clearly beloved by fans this season. Pro Nitrous was the class to watch. It … [Read more...]

Snider Crowned Champion of PDRA’s Quickest and Fastest Category

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 8, 2016): It’s never an easy thing to jump behind the wheel of a machine that can power from 0 to over 230 miles per hour in just 660 feet. To perfect this feat, both in tuning and driving, going to six final rounds and winning three in just nine events in a single year is, … [Read more...]

PDRA Applauds Its 2016 Champions

PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 3, 2016): As the sun sets on the Professional Drag Racers Association’s third season, the growing series applauds its next regime of World Champions. Many faces are new to wearing the laudable #1, while a few returners welcome the badge of honor with familiarity. Battles … [Read more...]