Farewell, Joe Black

  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 in 2014

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...]

2013 USA-1 Dragfest Photos

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...]

IHRA Quick Rod World Champion John Dustin

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...]

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...]