IHRA Super Rod World Champion Dave Marcus Jr.

NORWALK, Ohio (November 7, 2013) – If you are looking for an unlikely champion from this year’s Summit Tournament of Champions at Memphis International Raceway, look no further than longtime racer David Marcus Jr. from Sarasota, Florida. Marcus has the stuff, there is no doubt about that. He has … [Read more...]

IHRA Hot Rod World Champion Daryl Griffin

NORWALK, Ohio (November 6, 2013) – The year was 1990. A then 27-year-old Daryl Griffin was just getting into the world of drag racing when he did the unthinkable, winning the IHRA Hot Rod World Championship in only his third year behind the wheel. Now, 23 years after winning his first title with … [Read more...]

IHRA Top ET World Champion Tim Lucas

NORWALK, Ohio (November 6, 2013) – Winning a world championship in your own car, that is one thing. Winning in someone else’s car, that is an entirely different animal. With issues arising in his own car just one week prior to the Summit World Finals in Memphis, Lillington, North Carolina’s … [Read more...]

IHRA Mod ET World Champion Kevin Pollard

NORWALK, Ohio (November 5, 2013) – Kevin Pollard had one heck of a year. The 36-year-old racer out of Fincastle, Virginia has racked up big money wins, two track championships, a couple of Summit SuperSeries championships and recorded a big win at the Division 1 Summit Team Finals at Piedmont … [Read more...]

IHRA Junior Dragster World Champion Justin Poindexter

NORWALK, Ohio (November 5, 2013) – For some who spend their lives playing in the arena known as drag racing, a lifetime can go by without experiencing the joy of winning a big time race or a national title. But for Justin Poindexter, that thrill of hoisting a championship trophy high into the air … [Read more...]

‘Mr. Explosive’ crew chief Jake Sanders gets his A/Fuel License

Jake Sanders, crew chief for his Dads 'Mr Explosive' Nitro Nostalgia funny car, finished up his licence runs Thursday at the NHRA Division 7 Final test/tune day. Driving the Litton Financial Services A/Fueler Jake made a final run of 5.56 @ 241.37. Is Jake on his way to taking the seat from his Dad … [Read more...]

Jones Clinches Third Straight Painless Performance OFAA Championship with Win at Texas Raceway

Event # 9 of 9 - October 25th, 2013 - Kennedale, TX The Painless Performance Products Outlaw Fuel Altered Series invaded Texas Raceway as thirteen cars came to strut their stuff under the lights on a chilly Friday night in North Texas. Jimmy Jones came into the event with a very slim points … [Read more...]

ANDRA Drag Racing – Gruelling conditions cap gruelling season at Australian Nationals

The Australian Nationals rounded out the longest ANDRA season in decades on Sunday at Sydney Dragway with dramatic final rounds crowning the champions in hot and windy conditions. American Tommy Johnson Jr earned his first win on Australia soil, adding to his nine NHRA victories. It was an … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Donnie Holbrook Tribute on November 4!

Join us on November 4 as we pay tribute to a great racer and businessman who helped many along the way, Donnie Holbrook. Joining his wife Barbara will be special guests Bunny Burkett, Clay Millican, and others. Plus, John Bockelman and JB's Take and this week's Racer of the Week! MONDAYS, 8-9 … [Read more...]

Quick qualifying day as Australian Nationals takes shape in Sydney

Phil Lamattina, John Zappia, Steve Reed, Lee Bektash, Chris Matheson and Luke Crowley lead their respective fields following day two of the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway.Lamattina used a final session 4.715 to narrowly oust brother John’s 4.719 near identical Fuchs dragster from the top … [Read more...]