Marion, Tx. (Jan. 4, 2014) While people in the mid-west and north-east are buried under mountains of snow or shivering in sub-zero temperatures, Mother Nature provided central Texas with a beautiful day for drag racing. San Antonio Raceway hosted its annual Hangover/Racers Appreciation race on the … [Read more...]
In a Christmas card that Jerry Baltes received came word about the passing of Don Croshier, a partner in the Croshier-Baltes-Lavato and Croshier-Baltes-Leavitt 1964 top fuel cars. A resident of Coronado, Ca., Don's passing came on February 12, 2013, two days after his 83rd birthday. Not only was … [Read more...]
Who was the first Pro Stocker to run a seven second time? That has been a good question for many years in the drag racing community. Three drag racing legends can lay claim to the run: Don Nicholson, Butch Leal, and Rickie Smith. We are here to provide the answer! Butch Leal ran his seven in 1977 … [Read more...]
Pro Stock returns to its quarter-mile home with IHRA NORWALK, Ohio (December 11, 2013) – IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG) and the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) are thrilled to announce the return of one of IHRA’s most treasured classes, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, to the Nitro Jam Drag … [Read more...]
Championship lineup includes top racers from across North America NORWALK, Ohio (December 10, 2013) – Following a landmark announcement made last month by the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) announcing the return to traditional drag racing competition and a record championship points … [Read more...]
Text by Danny White ~ Photos by Tom West Former fuel racer Don Cook recently passed away. We remember Cook, a member of Chris Karamesines' Greek Fleet, with a couple of photos. … [Read more...]
Text by Danny White Mike Ditty Former funny car racer Joe Black recently passed away. Joe raced the Green Hornet funny cars mainly in the northeast, but was known to travel out west. We remember the Brooklyn racer in photos. RIP, Joe. Bob … [Read more...]
IHRA to debut ‘Hollywood Cars of the Stars’ collection at all 2014 Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series events Famous cars from film and television to star in new IHRA Fan Zone NORWALK, Ohio (November 21, 2013) – In one of the most exciting additions to the national event lineup, the International Hot … [Read more...]
Bill, Jack Redd, and Derek Fender attended Bruce Larson's annual November get together and offer 80 shots of the machines on display ands few people, too! Click HERE to see the photos! … [Read more...]
NORWALK, Ohio (November 7, 2013) – John Dustin did not have a good weekend at the Summit World Finals. Well, not to start out at least. In the days leading up to championship Sunday in the Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions at Memphis International Raceway, Dustin had just about … [Read more...]
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