ANDRA: Watch For Priolo and O’Rourke

All 20 Top Doorslammers entered are capable of doing something special but keep an eye on West Australian Pino Priolo and WA ex-pat Grant O’Rourke at the 43rd Westernationals this weekend. Earlier this month, Priolo broke through for his first ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslammer championship … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Sheehan to lead local charge

Mark Sheehan is ready to lead the West Aussie charge against current Top Fuel champion Darren Morgan, 2014 points leader Phil Lamattina, the duel threat of Rapisarda Autosport and former Top Fuel champion Martin Stamatis this weekend at the 43rd Westernationals. Although the NSW based Rapisarda … [Read more...]

Shane looking for first “Weston-nationals” title

If 21 year old Shane Weston can take the Competition Eliminator honours at the 43rd Westernationals, locals might just unofficially rename the event the “Weston-nationals” such is the growing support in the stands for the Byford boy. “The Westerns is the one to win. I have been trying now for 13 … [Read more...]

Smax Smith UK Top Fuel Circa 2005

Before the UK & Europe Season kicks off, I have updated my website with photos back to 2005 when we last saw Smax Smith in the UK wowing the crowds before he left for Canada where his Top Fuel career continues. A few shots of Smax Smith at Santa Pod Raceway are attached for Draglist.com. And … [Read more...]

IHRA to debut rebranded and redesigned Drag Review Magazine

NORWALK, Ohio - February 19, 2014 - Featuring an all-new look, a brand new, modern style and more coverage than ever before, the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) is excited to unveil a rebranded and redesigned Drag Review Magazine later this month. The new Drag Review Magazine will help … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Dick LaHaie on February 24!

Join us on Monday night, February 24, as we welcome five-time NHRA champion Dick LaHaie, who won titles as a top fuel driver and crew chief! Plus, John Bockelman and JB's Take and this week's Racer of the Week! MONDAYS, 8-9 PM Eastern Time (7-8 Central, 6-7 Mountain, 5-6 Pacific) REPLAY: 1 … [Read more...]

Geoff Chaisty: Pick an apple and polish the hell out of it

The name Chaisty is well known around the West. In fact, Chaisty is a name synonymous with Super Stock racing around the country. Geoff Chaisty is a former Australian Super Stock champion, multiple record holder and father of Jake and Jamie of Chaisty Motorsport. Running the only H/MSA in … [Read more...]

Big Money Kick-off Classic at San Antonio Raceway, Day Two

Marion, TX. (Feb. 16, 2014) - After a great day of racing Saturday, Sunday saw another complete show for San Antonio Raceway's Annual Kick-off Classic. Drivers in the Electronics, Foot brake and Jr. Dragsters again faced off in side by side competition on the 1/8 mile looking for that pay check at … [Read more...]

Big Money Kick-off Classic at San Antonio Raceway

Marion, TX. (Feb. 15, 2014) - San Antonio Raceway held its annual Big Money Kick-off Classic as the unofficial(non-points) start to the bracket racing season. Drivers in the Electronics class looked to pick a potential, based on car count, $3,000 to win each day, while the Footbrakers had a possible … [Read more...]

Watson and Holbrook Accept the Ultimate Super Stock Challenge…

One year ago, Watson Racing teamed with veteran Chris Holbrook to produce the quickest and fastest production car in drag racing history. In the team’s first event, Holbrook’s supercharged 2013 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet clocked a record 8.504 seconds at 160.68 miles per hour and, later in the season, … [Read more...]