John Smith and the Jungle Jim Nitro Funny Car team celebrate in the Winners Circle By JM Hallas Marion, TX. (Sept. 26, 2015) After a full night of qualifying on Friday, the AMSOIL Nitro Funny Cars and Jet Dragster fields were already set. Paul Romine(Man o' War) took the top spot in Nitro … [Read more...]
PDRA TS Points Leader Ronnie Davis Makes Astounding Offer
September 27, 2015 by
PITTSBORO, N.C. (September 27, 2015): There’s one event left in the PDRA’s sophomore tour, which means championships are on the line and a year’s worth of racing boils down to four short rounds. In Top Sportsman Ronnie “The King” Davis leads the pack, 185 points over current reigning champion Dan … [Read more...]
Hubert Platt passes
September 26, 2015 by
Word comes that another "Good ol' Boy" drag racer, Hubert Platt, has left us. Buster always called Hubert, "Herbert Flatt," and he was a lot of fun to be around. Always had a mason jar handy, filled with some "aged" clear liquid... at least a week old. I was never man enough to handle that stuff, … [Read more...]
IHRA San Antonio Nationals Results and Photos 9/25/15
September 26, 2015 by
Paul Romine grabbed the number one spot in AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car By JM Hallas Marion, TX. (Sept. 25, 2015) - They say patience is a virtue and good things come to those who wait. Well, the wait is over. After the closing of San Antonio Raceway at the beginning of the year, IHRA was forced … [Read more...]
Team “O” Takes on Top Competition at IHRA San Antonio
September 26, 2015 by
Scott Benham on qualifying burnout, he currently sits seventh in the order By JM Hallas San Antonio, TX. (Sept 25th, 2015) - Looking for a semi-local driver to cheer on in the IHRA Pro classes this weekend? Let me introduce Scott Benham (Magnolia), or 'Sweet' to his Jersey friends, who dives … [Read more...]
Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: “Bullet” Bob & Cathie Floch on September 28!
September 26, 2015 by
Coming up Monday, September 28th, 2015 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' and Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host an interview with one of Drag Racing's all-time great couples, "Bullet" Bob and Cathie Floch! From 1960 through current times, Bob has put an assortment of top-notch … [Read more...]
Kiah Taroma is JB’s Racer of the Week for September 28!
September 23, 2015 by
Coming up Monday, September 28th, 2015, for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Kiah-Lee Wong Taroma from Hilo, Hawaii. Kiah was recommended to me by Michael Baba Balbarino. Thanks, Michael! Kiah's gorgeous '68 Camaro doorslammer is a track and event champion in Hawaii, running … [Read more...]
LADIES OF NHRA TO HIGHLIGHT NHRA BREAKFAST AT 2015 SEMA SHOW
September 23, 2015 by
GLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – The 2015 NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will celebrate the success of women in drag racing, it was announced today by NHRA officials. Drivers who will be featured during the NHRA Breakfast are Erica Enders, Courtney Force, Alexis DeJoria, Leah Pritchett and … [Read more...]
Tulsa Nitro Nationals 50th Anniversary Race Photos
September 22, 2015 by
Here are a variety of shots from the 50th Anniversary Nitro Nationals at Tulsa, thanks to Big Bob Snyder! … [Read more...]
DUNLAP CAPTURES WINNER-TAKE-ALL MASTERCAM SHOOTOUT
September 22, 2015 by
Saturday Night Nitro event at the Auto Club Raceway Famoso (photo by Ted Soqui c/o thelastdragstrip.com) “Good Vibrations’ Saturday Night Nitro,” Auto Club Famoso Raceway, September 19, 2015—For the second time this summer, front-engine Top Fuel virtuoso Bill Dunlap zoomed ahead of Rick White and … [Read more...]
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