Super Stock racer Jimmy DeFrank wins fifth NHRA season-opener title

Photo: Auto Imagery CHATSWORTH, Calif. (February 19, 2016) – Auto Club Raceway at Pomona has historically been a strong racetrack for Jimmy DeFrank, and the 56th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals, held at the venerable Southern California facility last weekend, held true to form. Thousand … [Read more...]

TWO-TIME FUNNY CAR CHAMPION MATT HAGAN REMAINS DRIVEN APPROACHING CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS IN PHOENIX

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Matt Hagan already has two world championships and 18 career wins in what has been a standout Funny Car career in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. But those accomplishments, coupled with the ultra-competitive and record-breaking state of the Funny Car class, only has the … [Read more...]

York 2016: Suddenly, It’s 1968 Again

YORK, SPRINGS, PA - York US30 Dragway was known nationwide for it's many outstanding drag racing events and 1968 was no exception. Two of the nation's premier funny cars staged at York to do battle for 1320 feet supremacy. Dick Harrell from the Midwest in his Camaro and local Dauphin, PA hero Bruce … [Read more...]

Pirrone Racing Taps Joe Morrison to Shoe ‘Super Camaro’ Nitro Funny Car

Flemington, NJ – New Jersey Nostalgia Drag Racer and co-founder of The Right2Breathe™ Project Joe Morrison has been selected to join the stable of licensed nitro drivers Rocky Pirrone, Bobby Toth and Jim Gifford of Pirrone Racing as they kick off their 'Nitro Funny Car Showdown' match-race series in … [Read more...]

TWO-TIME PRO STOCK WORLD CHAMPION ERICA ENDERS MOTIVATED TO DEFEND CROWN HEADING TO CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Erica Enders’ two-year run in Pro Stock has been one of the most impressive stretches in the illustrious history of the class. She capped it off in Pomona last year with a second straight world championship but Enders isn’t ready for the run to be over yet. Fresh changes await … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Jacob Elrod on February 15!

Coming up Monday, February 15, 2016, at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with the 2015 NHRA Super Gas National Champion, Jacob Elrod! Jacob had a fantastic season, winning the championship over the toughest field of hot rods in drag racing. We … [Read more...]

Tucci Returns to PDRA Announcing Team

PITTSBORO, N.C. (February 11, 2016): One of the most sought-after announcers in the industry returns as ‘The Voice’ of the PDRA. Al Tucci has one of the longest running commentator careers in drag racing with his own unique, personable style of entertainment. After a one year hiatus from the PDRA, … [Read more...]

Ross Whelan is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week for February 15!

Coming up Monday, February 15, 2016, on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Ross Whelan (HeleneRoss Whelan), from Hawera, New Zealand. Ross is a consistent competitor in the NZDRA with his outstanding 1934 Ford Y Hot Rod, running in the SS/A … [Read more...]

Siblings Share the Spotlight in PDRA Junior Dragster

PITTSBORO, N.C. (February 10, 2015): People often say drag racing is in the blood. Perhaps it’s also in the genes. Racing - and winning - would appear to be a part of the Tanner family genetic makeup. Siblings Preston and Alexis ‘Lexi’ Tanner have been bringing home Junior Dragster trophies since … [Read more...]

Weekend Warrior Luncheon at EMMR This Saturday!

EVERYONE WELCOME! Don't let a little cold weather dampen your spirits for a beautiful Weekend Warrior Luncheon at EMMR on Saturday. Get over the cabin fever blues and join Jack Redd, Bill Pratt, Rocky Pirrone, Jim & Alison Lee, George Nye, Jim Senkewitz and the Pittsburgh Five, Jim Fagan, … [Read more...]