New racetrack record on the 1st Stage of Russian Drag Racing Championship in Krasnoyarsk

1st Stage of Russian Drag Racing Championship, which was held on 25-26 June on the racetrack “Krasnoye Koltso” in Krasnoyarsk, was hardly predictable as usual. On Saturday, the weather interfered in the competition, on Sunday the racetrack record was renewed, and a newcomer of the season and the … [Read more...]

Farewell, Chuck Etchells

Funny car veteran Chuck Etchells passed away today. Here is the Draglist.com collection of Chuck Etchells stories and references. Thanks for the memories, Chuck, and rest in peace. Photo by Norman Blake http://tinyurl.com/ChuckEtchells … [Read more...]

Frankie Taylor: Small Budget, Big Personality

Frankie Taylor Topping PX Competition Once Again PITTSBORO, N.C. (July 5, 2016): Frankie “Mad Man” Taylor has been in a self-proclaimed slump lately, but with a runner up at the PDRA Texas Nationals, followed by a win at the PDRA Summer Drags, he seems to be rising quickly back to the top of NAS … [Read more...]

IHRA: Harper Has Commanding Pro Mod Lead

Sonny’s Racing Engines Propels Harper in IHRA Domination LYNCHBURG, Va. (July 1, 2016): It’s been a dream year for Billy Harper and his IHRA Pro Mod team. Led by crew chief Dennis Radford and assistant crew chief Jim “Skid” Rowe, Harper has won two of the four IHRA events this year, and has such … [Read more...]

GALOT Drivers Dominate in GALOT Motorsports Pro Boost

PITTSBORO, N.C. (June 30, 2016): There have been only two unique winners in GALOT Motorsports Pro Boost this season and both of those also happen to come from the GALOT Motorsports camp. Kevin Rivenbark came out swinging this year, winning the first three events. Teammate John Strickland ran beside … [Read more...]

Terry Leggett: You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down

PITTSBORO, N.C. (June 28, 2016): In March of this year PDRA Pro Extreme pilot, Terry Leggett, went in for a regular eye checkup. He walked away with a long list of upcoming appointments and treatment options. Leggett had melanoma eye cancer. “Back in March I went for just a regular eye checkup … [Read more...]

Book Report: Top Fuel Wormhole, part 2

By Phil R. Elliott I have to blame my pal Cole Coonce for a lot of recent hours gone. But I’m not too upset. Just about the time I completed Top Fuel Wormhole, Volume 1, guess what arrived in my mailbox? Yup, Top Fuel Wormhole, Volume 2. Like the first, part two of Top Fuel Wormhole is a … [Read more...]

Goodguys Northwest Nitro Shootout Lights up Pacific Raceways July 29th

Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA – If you’re a fan of nitro burning Nostalgia Funny Cars, circle the evening of July 29th on your calendar. Goodguys will transform Pacific Raceways into a fiberglass forest with the biggest field of Nitro Funny Cars to ever run this event. An 8-car “Chicago-Style” program, … [Read more...]

2016 Bowling Green NHRR Photos

Hot weather and nostalgia racing combined for a great father’s day weekend at the National Hot Rod Reunion at Beech Bend Raceway. Here are some photo highlights. Photos by Dave Oakes Adam Sorokin took top fuel over Jim Murphy with a 5.76 @ 237.38 Kyle Hough in the Nanook altered out ran … [Read more...]

2016 Santa Pod Main Event Results and Photos

Stig Neergaard The Main Event 2016 FIA/UEM European Drag Racing Championship Round 1, 27 – 30 May 2016 Santa Pod Raceway – England Words & Photos by Dick Parnham In this 50th Anniversary celebration of Santa Pod Raceway the record attendance of fans saw an action-packed bank holiday … [Read more...]