Saturday, February 28, 2009

Niver, O’Bannon Hold onto Top Qualifying Spots at Firebird Int’l Raceway

Drag Racing List - Niver, O’Bannon Hold onto Top Qualifying Spots at Firebird Int’l Raceway
In the final rounds of qualifying at Firebird International Raceway, Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Mark Niver of Phoenix, Ariz., and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Sean O'Bannon, Ontario, Calif., held onto the No. 1 qualifying positions in their classes.

Today's Drag Racing News


Drag Racing at Firebird Raceway 2-27-09 | Larz's Blog
By admin
The NHRA Division 7 opener started this weekend. Here are the photos from Friday. They are all together in chronological order. I will be putting them.
Larz's Blog - http://lnlphoto.com/blog/
My first drag run
By BuRnIn_YoUrS
Congrats on popping that drag racing cherry. I'm so addicted I'm at the track every Sunday 12-5pm. Best advice right now is work on the launch and after that its smooth sailing ...
Forums at Modded Mustangs - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/
Reba McEntire News » Blog Archive » Force to emcee Cal State ...
By admin
Radioactive Drag Racing News, TX Headlining the event will be Reba McEntire, the most successful female country artist of all time, having sold more than 55 million albums worldwide. Considered the queen of country music, McEntire also ...
Reba McEntire News - http://rebanews.com/
Green Topics: Battery Beach Burnout may be auto show of the future
By Conserv-A-Store
In 2000, he got involved in an association that sponsors electric drag racing, "and there was sort of a pioneering aspect, getting into the performance side of electric cars." He adds, "Talk to people, and you hear the typical myths: ...
Green Topics - http://greentopics.blogspot.com/
Motorsport.com: News channel
Drag racing · Rally & Rallycross · Off-road · Motorcycle · Karting · Racing series by region · Business · Commentary · History. Kyle Busch sails to new Las Vegas pole record time. Racing series, NASCAR-CUP. Date, 2009-02-27 ...
Motorsport.com: news - http://www.motorsport.com/news/series.asp?S=


Friday, February 27, 2009

Pacific Division Racing Kicks off at Firebird Int’l Raceway

Drag Racing List - Pacific Division Racing Kicks off at Firebird Int’l Raceway
In the first rounds of qualifying at Firebird International Raceway, local Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Mark Niver of Phoenix, Ariz., and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Sean O'Bannon from Ontario, Calif., took the No. 1 qualifying positions in their classes. This weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, which runs through Sunday, is the first of seven in Pacific division competition.

WEATHER FORCES POSTPONEMENT OF IHRA PRO-AM EVENT AT ROCKINGHAM DRAGWAY

Drag Racing List - WEATHER FORCES POSTPONEMENT OF IHRA PRO-AM EVENT AT ROCKINGHAM DRAGWAY
The promise of a record-breaking weekend of IHRA Pro-Am drag racing fell victim to weather Friday as rain and an unfavorable weekend forcecast forced Rockingham Dragway’s postponement of the season-opening three-day points meet until the weekend of June 19-21.

Today's Drag Racing News


Los Angeles Chronicle
Cruising with March Meet Grand Marshall Cruz Pedregon
Los Angeles Chronicle - CA, USA
You touched upon nostalgic drag racing. Obviously, the March Meet is the jewel of the Hot Rod Heritage Series. Why do you think nostalgic drag racing´s so ...
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RC Drag Racing - R/C Tech Forums
By myrxseven
I was wondering if there is any interest here to create a Drag Racing section?
R/C Tech Forums - http://www.rctech.net/forum/


Drag racer brain dead about his 280mph crash « Extreme Sports
By lolajones
Drag racing - the zenith of extreme sports? And a sport we have not often talked about - something we decided to change having done a little research and watched the video below from ProModFil which shows an unbelievable and horrific ...
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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Today's Drag Racing News

Mickey Thompson announces a new program with the American Drag ...
Modern Tire Dealer - Akron,OH,USA
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels is pleased to announce a new and innovative program developed in conjunction with the American Drag Racing League ...
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Summit Racing Equipment Named Title Sponsor of Inaugural Mardi ...
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
The inaugural event will mark the first time in several years that professional drag racing has visited Louisiana and both the IHRA and Summit are excited ...
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World's Fastest Diesel-Powered Drag Truck will 'Ride Again' at ...
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
Perhaps diesel drag racing's most recognizable racer, the ruby red Banks Sidewinder Chevy S-10 will be "back in the saddle" and riding the range once again ...
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Batelco races set to resume
Gulf Daily News - Manama,Bahrain
Motor sport fans will have an added treat this weekend with the third round of the Alba Bahrain National Drag Racing Championships set to begin tonight with ...
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Fifth Gear, February 26
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Ontario,CA,USA
As expected, the NHRA Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event scheduled for April 24-26 at Auto Club Dragway in Fontana has been shifted to The Strip ...
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Pangelinan: Raceway Fees Too Much
Pacific News Center - USA
The raceway already has a motocross track and hosts Friday night drag racing. A new drag racing strip is also under construction there.
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Few Spots Remain for NHRA Tour de Charity at Infineon Raceway
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
David Baca (Mach1/Global Services Top Fuel Dragster): A veteran racer and Brentwood native, Baca returns to NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing after a two-year ...
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Georgia Drag Racing News: Maxwell High School of Technology's New ...
By David
Subscribe Via Email. If you'd prefer to get your Georgia Drag Racing News items via email, you can subscribe using the following form:. Enter your email address to subscribe:. Powered by FeedBlitz ...
Georgia Drag Racing News - http://gdrn.blogspot.com/
AUTO-RACING - IHRA: Summit Racing Title Sponsor for Mardi Gras ...
professional drag racing has visited Louisiana and both the IHRA and Summit are excited to be bringing big league drag racing back to the area. "We are thrilled that Summit Racing Equipment will be a part of our season opening race," ...
SPEED - Latest Headlines: MOTO-RACING - http://www.speedtv.com/rss/news
DoDealz.com to support Weickgenannt in 2009 EstateAnalytics
By Radioactive Drag Racing News - Houston,TX,USA
John Wilson and I have been avid real estate investors for many years. We have experienced the wealth-building success that comes with real estate. ... Discuss This View the full story.
EstateAnalytics - http://estateanalytics.com/
NitroJam.com
The inaugural event will mark the first time in several years that professional drag racing has visited Louisiana and both the IHRA and Summit are excited to be bringing big league drag racing back to the area. ...
IHRA Motorsports - http://www.ihra.com/

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Sally Gilberston arrangements

As some of you may already know, Bob Gilbertson's wife, Sally, passed away after a brief illness. Here are her arrangements.

My thoughts and prayers are for Gibly and his family and all of their friends. Jackee

Visitation:

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009

6-8 PM.

Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home

2916 Union Road

Gastonia, NC 28054

http://www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com/

Church Service:

Friday, Feb. 27, 2009

2 PM

Bethlehem Church

3100 Bethlehem Church Road

Interment after Church service:

Evergreen Cemetery

1462 Armstrong Ford Road

Today's Drag Racing News

Alba named title sponsors for drag racing
Gulf Daily News - Manama,Bahrain
ALBA were yesterday announced as title sponsors for the remainder of this year's Bahrain National Drag Racing Championship. The season will continue this ...
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The Better Race This Past Sunday Was In Phoenix
Insider Racing News - USA
The NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) drag racing event at Phoenix. Yep, I was more interested in watching Drag Racing. The only time I put NASCAR back ...
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Drag racing will continue during rough economic times
Radioactive Drag Racing News - Houston,TX,USA
It's no longer earth-shattering news to hear about companies laying off hundreds, even thousands of employees. From coffee chains to multi-million dollar ...
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Mindy's Monday Minute
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series visited Firebird International Raceway over the weekend for the 25th annual Lucas Oil Slick Mist Nationals, ...
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NHRA.com
Johnson has optimistic outlook for 2009
NHRA.com - Glendora,CA,USA
I know there are sponsors out there that want to be involved in drag racing and I'll find them. Right now, it's easy to talk about doom and gloom, ...
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Good Wheel Ambassador
ESPN - USA
Now 36, the two-time Mexican pro-stock drag racing champ is negotiating the leap to the NHRA. Tonight, he searches the city's dark corners for the next ...
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VP Racing Fuels Speeding Ahead in 2009 with DIRTcar Northeast Teams
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
... Hot Road Association (NHRA) Championship Drag Racing, International Hot Road Association (IHRA), American Drag Racing League (ADRL), American LeMans, ...
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Schippling Commits to Quick 32 Sportsman Series Presented by NAPA ...
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
Quick32.ca, of drag racing was started early in 2009 as an alternative for high-horsepower Sportsman-class teams to compete on a regular basis. ...
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BLABBERMOUTH.NET - MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Reveals Another New ...
Regarding MEGADETH new song "1320", the first title to be confirmed from the band's forthcoming album, Mustaine said, "It's a song about drag racing. A quarter-mile track in America is 1320 feet long. On our web site right now everyone ...
BLABBERMOUTH.NET Latest News - http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/
Any other NASA members out there? - Ford Mustang Forums
By WhiteWhale66
If you have any problems with registration or your account login, please contact support. Lounge, , Mustang Tech, , Power Adders, , Drag Racing, , Road Racing, , Audio & Alarms, , Show & Shine, , Tech ...
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Upcoming Events In Florida :Best Hotels Now
By mike
The Gator Nationals which is known as the largest drag racing event in the world will be held from March 12, 2009 through March 15, 2009. Daytona Beach hosts the largest, loudest and most enjoyable motorcycle gathering each year ...
Best Hotels Now - http://besthotelsnow.com/blog/
MT Santa Pod 1/4 Mile League Table - Mini Torque
By BigShow
Seeing how popular drag racing has become on MT ( ) I thought I'd put up the current league table so you can see our members results all in one place.
Mini Torque - http://www.minitorque.com/forum/
NHRA driver Jack Beckman disses Danika - crapwagon.com
They slapped the headphones on me and I got to talk with Mike Dunn and Paul Page about my meteorological skills and the benefits/detriments of rain tires in drag racing (I AM joking). Don't I look like I just lost my lunch money and am ...
crapwagon.com - http://www.champcarfanatics.com/forums/

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Today's Drag Racing News

March Meet is no Drag to Kern County Economy
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
6-8, 2009, is the recognized Mecca of nostalgia drag racing. For more details, visit www.autoclubfamosoraceway.com.
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Home Page Insider Racing News
Insider Racing News - USA
ESPN Classic's motorsports lineup this week features a classic NASCAR race, classic NHRA drag racing and an in-depth look at one of the best IndyCar drivers ...
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Gulf Daily News
Al Khan ready to stretch lead
Gulf Daily News - Manama,Bahrain
Motorsport fans will also be in for a treat during the third round of the Bahrain National Drag Racing Championship which will witness more intense ...
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Drag racing with missing headlights? - Pontiac Grand Prix Forums ...
By FuglyGTP
Not sure if this is the right category but-- Why do I see so many pics of Grand Prix's missing headlights on the dragstrip?
Pontiac Grand Prix Forums : Grandprix - http://www.grandprixforums.net/
Milan Dragway - 1320X - Grassroots Drag Racing - Fast Cars - Rock ...
1320X will again this year be holding our Live Event Drag Racing Series at the Milan Dragway.
Latest Activity on 1320X - Grassroots... - http://www.1320x.com/
Stock 1987 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Long Bed 1/4 mile trap speeds 0-60 ...
Fast 1987 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Long Bed 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips. ... Drag Racing 1/4 Mile times 0-60 Dyno Fast Cars Muscle Cars · Home · Browse · Search · Compare · Add · Classifieds · Forums · Parts · Tracks · Videos ...
DragTimes.com - Recent 1/4 Mile... - http://www.dragtimes.com/
San-O Daze: Murphy Takes Up Drag Racing
By UR Shittenmee
Murphy Takes Up Drag Racing. That's him on the left and the favor to win. He looks kinda cute in heals doesn't he? Posted by U.R. Shittenmee at 8:03 AM. 1 comments:. Oh Yeah! said... Question: Why did Murphy cross the road? ...
San-O Daze - http://sanodaze.blogspot.com/


Monday, February 23, 2009

Today's Drag Racing News

Brown wins Top Fuel, steals show
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
Brown, however, chose a drag-racing career over possible Olympic stardom after Troy Vincent, Brown's cousin-in-law and a former star NFL cornerback, ...
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SE: Gainesville Sunday final summary
Motorsport.com - Tallahassee,Florida,USA
(February 22, 2009) -- Racing is complete and the winners have been crowned at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event hosted at Gainesville Raceway. ...
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Mineral Wells Index, Mineral Wells, TX - A local racing legend
Drag racing had always been a family affair for Espinosa with his former wife, three sons and daughter attending every race and helping as his crew but in the early seventies, his wife decided to join him. Espinosa's wife at that time, ...
Mineral Wells Index, Mineral... - http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/
Maratte: the long route to the perfect - new words: import scene...
By Maratte
Racers like Stephen Papadakis, Ed Bergenholtz, and Myles Bautista dominated the first import drag racing circuit IDRA (Battle of the Imports) in the mid 1990s. Show car clubs became a huge factor within the import scene: Southern ...
Maratte: the long route to the perfect - http://kmaratte.livejournal.com/
Capps, Brown and Coughlin Win at Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA ...
By Bram
22, 2009) - Ron Capps drove the NAPA AUTO PARTS Dodge Funny Car straight into the winner's circle for the second consecutive event in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, and is undefeated in 2009. ...
Backstretch Motorsports - http://backstretchmotorsports.com/
Motorsports Journal: CAPPS, BROWN AND COUGHLIN WIN LUCAS OIL SLICK ...
By Motorsports Journal
Sunday's final-round results for the professional categories for the 25th annual Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway. It is the second of 24 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series in 2009. ...
Motorsports Journal - http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/
Ron Capps leads way in Funny Car - Top Stories - ThatsRacin.com
1 qualifying position in Funny Car at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at Firebird International Raceway, Chandler, Ariz. The event is the second of 24 in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. ...
ThatsRacin.com: Homepage - http://http/www.thatsracin.com/100/index.rss


Sunday, February 22, 2009

Draglist Contributor of the Week: Bill Ott

Drag Racing List - Draglist Contributor of the Week: Bill Ott
We have hundreds of great volunteer writers and photographers at draglist.com and here's our chance to highlight them! This week's Draglist Contributor of the Week is writer and photographer Bill "Badco" Ott. Bill has provided us some of our most entertaining stories over the years with his unique perspective on nostalgia drag racing. Thanks, Badco!

2009 NHRA Phoenix Final Results

Drag Racing List - 2009 NHRA Phoenix Final Results
Final eliminations results and up to date NHRA Full Throttle championship points standings after the 25th annual Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway, Phoenix, Arizona.

Lawson & Payne Crowned at Gainesville Raceway

Drag Racing List - Lawson & Payne Crowned at Gainesville Raceway
Racing is complete and the winners have been crowned at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event hosted at Gainesville Raceway.

Today's Drag Racing News

3 drivers discuss appeal of drag racing
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
21, 2009 08:43 PM Drag racing, arguably, is everyman's motorsport: All drivers have felt the thrill of acceleration when the traffic light turns green. ...
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Drag Racing...Ice Style | KXNet.com North Dakota News
Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck - Bismarck,ND,USA
Driving has been tough, shoveling hasn't been easy, even ice fishing has been a challenge. But an excess of snow is definitely good for one ...
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K&K Racing Preparing for New Drag Racing Series
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
STRATFORD, Ontario -- For the past few seasons the K&K Racing Top Sportsman team has been concentrating on the IHRA circuit with some success, ...
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Just a car guy: American Hot Rod and Drag Racing Pioneers
By jesse
American Hot Rod and Drag Racing Pioneers. Giving a biography of about 100 people you should be familiar with... guys like Isky, Engle, Ivo, Navarro, Hilber, Brizio, Carillo... Good resource of info! Posted by jesse at 10:14 PM ...
Just a car guy - http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/
Captain Jack McClure: One of Drag Racing's Oddest Acts: by K ...
By motorheadgeardude
Jack McClure was either the bravest man in drag racing or the chief of the "More Balls Than Brains" department. This little machine was nothing more than a single cylinder, gas powered go-kart frame and body with a small hydrogen ...
Let's Go Bench Racing - http://letsgobenchracing.wordpress.com/
2006 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG VRP 1/4 mile Drag Racing timeslip ...
Fast 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG VRP 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips.
DragTimes.com - Recent 1/4 Mile... - http://www.dragtimes.com/
wantin somethig diffent - 1320X - Grassroots Drag Racing - Fast ...
wanting to get rid of the grand am so hit me up and ill tell u about it.
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herbandskills.com » Blog Archive » Route 66 Raceway
By Bill
Route 66 Raceway is a drag racing strip in Joliet, Illinois. It opened in 1997 and features a ½ mile (0.8 km) dirt oval and a ¼ mile (0.4 km) drag strip. The drag strip hosts several events including the NHRA Car Quest Nationals in ...
herbandskills.com - http://herbandskills.com/

Saturday, February 21, 2009

2009 NHRA Phoenix Final Qualifying

Drag Racing List - 2009 NHRA Phoenix Final Qualifying
Final pro qualifying and first round pairings from the 25th annual Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway, Phoenix, Arizona.

Pairings Locked for Gainesville Raceway NHRA Lucas Oil Event

Drag Racing List - Pairings Locked for Gainesville Raceway NHRA Lucas Oil Event
Duane Shields of Boulder City, Nev., reached the No.1 qualifying spot in Top Alcohol Dragster with Saturday’s run at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway. Claremont, Calif., resident Jay Payne wheeled his ‘08 Mustang to the No.1 qualifying seed in Top Alcohol Funny Car.

Today's Drag Racing News


Racing into the spotlight
Milton Daily Standard - Milton,PA,USA
"Our drag racing is attributed to our business," the elder Marks said. "That was one of the reasons for the drag racing. We have one of the largest ...
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McBride doesn't mind his life being a drag
Richmond County Daily Journal - Rockingham,NC,USA
McBride works at the Rockingham Dragway, his uncle's body shop and will begin working with the IHRA Drag Racing Track Rescue next month. ...
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Phoenix: Ron Capps Friday notes
Motorsport.com - Tallahassee,Florida,USA
20, 2009) - On the heels of his first NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car victory of the 2009 season last week in Pomona, Calif., ...
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A local racing legend
Mineral Wells Index - Mineral Wells,TX,USA
By Christin Coyne If you stop in at the EZ Mart at 700 SE 25th Ave. on most weekday afternoons, you'll probably meet Mineral Wells local drag racing pioneer ...
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Drag racing hits town
Gainesville Sun - Gainesville,FL,USA
By Norm Froscher It's that time again as you see the big haulers and race cars on our streets. Tickets: $10 today, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. ...
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Quick 32 Sportsman Series, Sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts, Gets ...
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
by Bruce F. Mehlenbacher CAYUGA, Ontario -- A new Ontario-based Can-Am drag racing series has been established which will offer large fields of competitors ...
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VP NAMED OFFICIAL FUEL OF LANIER NATIONAL SPEEDWAY AND GAS
RacingWest.com - Thousand Oaks,CA,USA
... American LeMans, NHRA Championship Drag Racing and American Drag Racing League (ADRL), as well as sponsor of Atlantic Championship and Star Mazda, ...
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Power tool drag racing
What you can do with your old shop-vac Video http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7874998.stm My Belt Sander goes faster.
Home Repair - http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/1.htm
Stock 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1/4 mile trap speeds 0-60 ...
Fast 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips. ... Drag Racing 1/4 Mile times 0-60 Dyno Fast Cars Muscle Cars · Home · Browse · Search · Compare · Add · Classifieds · Forums · Parts · Tracks · Videos · Dyno ...
DragTimes.com - Recent 1/4 Mile... - http://www.dragtimes.com/
Paul Rocco's Page - 1320X - Grassroots Drag Racing - Fast Cars ...
A celebration of the American Muscle Car and the sport of grass roots drag racing.
Latest Activity on 1320X - Grassroots... - http://www.1320x.com/
Martin Racing Performance: SCOOTER DRAG RACING WITH TEAM MRP SAN ...
By MartinRacingPerformance
SCOOTER DRAG RACING WITH TEAM MRP SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO. MRP sponsors the official Puerto Rican Scooter Riding Association plus this is one of our rider teams with La Casa Del Go Kart in Puerto Rico. If you have a race team or are ...
Martin Racing Performance - http://martinracingperformance.blogspot.com/
How Does An Air-Shifter Work? - The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle ...
By Curbfeeler
How Does An Air-Shifter Work? Sportster Motorcycle Drag Racing. ... Sportster Motorcycle Drag Racing Discuss drag racing on a Sportster Motorcycle. Main Menu. XLF Portal · Forums · XLF Angel Riders Memorial · XLF Social Groups ...
The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum - http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/


MY DRAGMASTER AND ME 2007

HI DRAGMASTER GANG!! HERE'S A PHOTO OF ME AND MY DRAGMASTER DART IN PROGRESS. 2007 AT HOTWEYER PERFORMANCE.

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Friday, February 20, 2009

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Arrives in Gainesville

Drag Racing List - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Arrives in Gainesville
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series sets up shop at Gainesville Raceway this weekend for the second of six events in Southeast division competition. Friday’s qualifying and time trials are in the books with Pat Ross from Avon Lake, Ohio, taking the Comp Eliminator top qualifying position.

Then and Now Automotive


Then and Now Automotive
A fantastic company in the New England area that provides dozens of great services for hot rodders and vintage motorcar buffs.

2009 NHRA Phoenix Friday Qualifying

Drag Racing List - 2009 NHRA Phoenix Friday Qualifying
Day one qualifying results from the 25th annual Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway, Phoenix, Arizona.

Avatars By Mas back online!

The drag racing and hot rodding world's favorite avatar site is back online. Great graphics for your message board or forum profile.
http://www.avatarsbymas.com/

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Today's Drag Racing News

NHRA announces fan relief programs for Gainesville and Atlanta
NHRA.com - Glendora,CA,USA
To help families attend NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events, NHRA also announced that in 2009, children 12 and under will be admitted free at all ...
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Losing Pontiac Again?
SportingNews.com - USA
... a lot except for the Early 1990s and winning races was a big deal and winning titles was even bigger in a lot of leagues besides ASA and Drag Racing. ...
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Bernstein, Richter among racing Hall of Fame inductees
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
Kenny Bernstein, the six-time drag-racing champion who was the first to break the sport's 300-mph barrier, is among seven racing figures to be inducted into ...
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ARTICLE - NASCAR News, F1 News, and Racing News on SPEED - SPEEDtv.com
There will be a lot of star power on SPEED™ in the coming months, as two NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series stars will make numerous appearances during the second season of Drag Race High. The show premieres tonight at 10 p.m. ET/7 ...
SPEED - Latest Headlines - http://www.speedtv.com/rss/news
Motorsports Journal: NHRA ANNOUNCES FAN RELIEF PROGRAMS FOR ...
By Motorsports Journal
To help families attend NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events, NHRA also announced that in 2009, children 12 and under will be admitted free at all NHRA owned tracks, including Pomona, Gainesville, Atlanta and Indianapolis, ...
Motorsports Journal - http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/
NitroJam.com
IHRA celebrates drag racing Mardi Gras style with $10 LSU Student Night at Mardi Gras Nationals. POSTED: 2009-02-18 15:11:50, EMAIL TO A FRIEND · PRINT VIEW. NORWALK, Ohio – Finals, essays and early mornings got you down? ...
IHRA Motorsports - http://www.ihra.com/
Formula 1 racing rule change SixPackTech
By fcgrabo
Recent Posts. Humpday Honeys - Tramp Stamps · Drag racing at 1000 frames per second · Formula 1 racing rule change · A helping gland · Trailer racing · Brutally honest beer labels ...
SixPackTech - http://sixpacktech.com/
Sports Car Club of America ProSolo Event Cancelled
By Action Alameda
The Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo® combines the excitement of drag racing and the skill of Solo on side-by-side, mirror-image autocross courses. Lining up at the familiar "Christmas Tree" start, drivers compete heads-up in various classes by ...
ACTION ALAMEDA News - http://actionalameda.org/actionalamedanewsblog/

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Grand Bend Spring Nationals in June


Grand Bend Spring Nationals Coming
Big happenings at Grand Bend Motorplex in June. Check it out.

Jerry Kumre's Nitro Flyer


Jerry Kumre's Nitro Flyer
Nostalgia Dragsters are 'The kings of the quarter mile!'

RSC Moves to New Online Garage


Draglist.com - RCS Gets New Site
Ray at RSC Collectibles emailed to let us know that they have a new website. Check it out.

Today's Drag Racing News

Phoenix: Alan Johnson Al-Anabi Racing preview
Motorsport.com - Tallahassee,Florida,USA
Worsham is currently in fifth place in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series point standings. Worsham finished 13th in the 2008 NHRA POWERade Funny Car ...
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Lucas Oil named presenting sponsor of Mac Tools US Nationals
NHRA.com - Glendora,CA,USA
The Mac Tools US Nationals presented by Lucas Oil can define a drag racing career and past winners of the event comprise a who's who of the quarter-mile ...
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Phoenix: Tony Schumacher preview
Motorsport.com - Tallahassee,Florida,USA
CHANDLER, Ariz., February 17 - After round one of the 2009 NHRA drag racing season, US Army Top Fuel driver Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher suddenly finds ...
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March Meet Kicks-off 2009 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, Mar. 6-8
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
"We're honored to once again kick-off the Hot Rod Heritage drag racing series," said Blake Bowser, vice president and general manager of the Kern County ...
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Motorsports Journal: LUCAS OIL NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF ...
The Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil can define a drag racing career and past winners of the event comprise a who's who of the quarter-mile sport, including its greatest legends: Nine-time winner Bob Glidden; ...
Motorsports Journal - http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/
AutoRacing1.com - Hot News Page
"We are proud to welcome Lucas Oil aboard as a presenting sponsor for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, the most historic and tradition-rich race in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series," said Gary Darcy, senior vice president of sales ...
Autoracing1.com - Hot News - http://www.autoracing1.com/
AUTO-RACING - NHRA: Rent a Top Fuel Ride - a Sign of the Times ...
"We think there's a group of people out there, maybe competing at a lower level of drag racing or some other form of motorsports, that have always wondered what it's like to drive a Top Fuel dragster, even if it's just for one race," ...
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By Boosted
Taupo is a proper race car track built for proper race cars, not drag racing cars. It is my understanding they let them run there because they feel sorry for those people who race for 8 secs (approx) as they dont appear to have the ...
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By Hal Alpiar
You probably should do the Lincoln penny test more than the average 95 year-old driver, and; STOP drag-racing! People get themselves killed like that. Go get a job at Dover Downs and get your rocks off on their track. ...
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series at Phoenix
PaddockTalk - USA
NHRA's annual duel in the desert has been a Southwest fixture since 1985, when it joined the tour in a late fall slot. Since 1990, it has been the second ...
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Looking ahead to '09 season at Infineon
Sonoma Index-Tribune - Sonoma,CA,USA
... with two-time champion and series runner-up, Larry Dixon, and a Funny Car with veteran Del Worsham, in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. ...
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Rent a Top Fuel ride -- a sign of the times
Radioactive Drag Racing News - Houston,TX,USA
"We think there's a group of people out there, maybe competing at a lower level of drag racing or some other form of motorsports, that have always wondered ...
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NHRA.com
New strategy, attitude for Morgan Lucas
NHRA.com - Glendora,CA,USA
The 25-year-old drag racing phenom, who has already raced enough years to be classified as a veteran in the 300 mph NHRA Top Fuel world, has developed a ...
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Lucas Oil racer Langdon craving seat time as NHRA arrives in Phoenix
Autochannel (press release) - USA
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SE: Shayne Lawson Bradenton summary
Motorsport.com - Tallahassee,Florida,USA
Lawson's Tigerflow Team will next appear in Gainesville, Florida for the second Southeast Division, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event.
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Blue Collar Moto: Monday Drag Racing from LIFE Magazine
By Blue Collar Moto
Monday Drag Racing from LIFE Magazine. Posted by Blue Collar Moto at 7:28 PM. 0 comments:. Post a Comment · Older Post Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Almost every Saturday night. Almost every Saturday night ...
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Motorsports Journal: ONE RACE ADDED, ANOTHER REMOVED FROM 2009 ...
By Motorsports Journal
NHRA developed the Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series in 2008 to help preserve NHRA's rich history and tradition while providing racing opportunities for those enthusiasts who enjoy nostalgia drag racing competition. ...
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RANDOM SNAP>> SANTOS AND HIS 9.64 SEC. KE15 SPRINTER - Speedhunters
By Antonio Alvendia
Last year's SEMA show marked a high point in the Renovales family's lifelong passion for vintage Toyotas; Toyota Motor Sales recognized them for all their efforts in drag racing vintage Toyotas in the west coast, and displayed the ...
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The Frontstretch: Motorsports This Week on ESPN posted by Kim ...
By Kim DeHaven
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its annual appearance at Firebird International Raceway in Phoenix this weekend, and ESPN2 will have coverage of qualifying and eliminations from the Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA Nationals. ...
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DRAGMASTER DARTS

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!! Here's a great pair of Dragmaster Darts. I know the gold Dragmaster is currently at the NHRA Drag Racing Museum in Pomona, California. I used it for reference in restoring my Dragmaster Dart, which is almost complete.

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Posted By Jeff DeGrandis to Dragmaster

Monday, February 16, 2009

Draglist Contributor of the Week: John Kilburg

Drag Racing List - Draglist Contributor of the Week: John Kilburg
We have hundreds of great volunteer writers and photographers at draglist.com and here's our chance to highlight them! This week's Draglist Contributor of the Week is photographer (and funny car crewman/driver) John Kilburg. John has sent hundreds of shots of fuel and alcohol funny cars and dragsters, plus other great machines. John's contributions make the drag lists come alive. Thanks, John! Here is a link to the Drag List entries featuring John's shots: http://tinyurl.com/anh95c

Today's Drag Racing News

Sunday's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Bradenton ...
Autochannel (press release) - USA
(February 15, 2009) – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season opener is in the books and the winners have been crowned at Bradenton Motorsports Park. ...
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Park Ridge native Schumacher doesn't mind flying under the radar
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
He's the all-time winningest driver in Top Fuel drag racing history. He just won a record sixth career world title and is going for No. ...
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Trading high tops for a fire suit
The Morning Journal - Lorain,OH,USA
When a knee injury forced Nance to retire after playing just 33 games in the 1993-94 season, he turned to his second love and his drag racing career was off ...
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Capps plays it cool in testing but gets red-hot on race day
Radioactive Drag Racing News - Houston,TX,USA
"I do a lot of racing away from drag racing and what I've found is that in our sport, you can't be any better than the car. In a Funny Car or a Top Fuel car ...
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The new Cafe (racer) Society: Gallery: British Drag Racing in the ...
By sa
Gallery: British Drag Racing in the early seventies. From the Roger Phillips Collection, Via: The Acceleration Archive. Posted by s.a. at 10:15 AM. Labels: Racing. 0 comments:. Post a Comment · Older Post Home ...
The new Cafe (racer) Society - http://thenewcaferacersociety.blogspot.com/
Blue Collar Moto: Sunday drag racing
By Blue Collar Moto
Sunday drag racing. : www.ukdrn.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=24. Posted by Blue Collar Moto at 9:00 PM. 0 comments:. Post a Comment · Older Post Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Almost every Saturday night ...
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Busch's Bid Ends With Wreck
The last time a Petty driver wasn't in the field was 1965, when Richard Petty went drag racing in protest of NASCAR banning Dodge's hemi engine. HOT LAPS. Country music superstar Keith Urban played a couple of acoustic songs in the ...
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Rain Nationals | EMDUB Racing
By Emily
If I had one complaint about drag racing it would be the ridiculous amount of time I spent on my behind waiting for the next pair. Ah, well. You take the bad with the good, right? All in all, I'd pick a rained out weekend with Chris ...
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Sunday, February 15, 2009

75-80 Dragway may reopen this spring

75-80 Dragway may reopen this spring
Track closed in 2005 after 45 years; racing may resume in April, according to Facebook.

2009 NHRA Winternationals Day One Qualifying Photos


Drag Racing List - 2009 NHRA Winternationals Day One Qualifying Photos
Twenty photos from the first day of qualifying at the NHRA Winternationals at Autoclub Raceway Pomona, California.

Top Fuel Wormhole

Top Fuel Wormhole
The Cole Coonce Drag Strip Reader. If you've read any of Cole's work, you know you can't miss this.

2009 NHRA Winternationals Final Eliminations Photos


Drag Racing List - 2009 NHRA Winternationals Final Eliminations Photos
Nineteen photos from Tuesday's Final Eliminations and Winners Circle from the 49th Annual NHRA Winternationals at Autoclub Raceway, Pomona, California.

Winners Crowned at Bradenton Motorsports Park

Drag Racing List - Winners Crowned at Bradenton Motorsports Park
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season opener is in the books and the winners have been crowned at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Top honors went to John Finke of Selkirk, N.Y., in Top Alcohol Dragster and Mickey Ferro from Stamford, Conn., won once again in Top Alcohol Funny Car.

2009 NHRA Winternationals Saturday Qualifying Photos


Drag Racing List - 2009 NHRA Winternationals Saturday Qualifying Photos
Sixteen photos from Saturday Qualifying at the 2009 NHRA Winternationals at Autoclub Raceway, Pomona, California.

2009 NHRA Winternationals Thursday Qualifying Photos


Drag Racing List - 2009 NHRA Winternationals Thursday Qualifying Photos
Gary Brown sent 20 photos from Thursday qualifying at the 2009 Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals.

IACONIO NO LONGER WONDERING "WHAT IF"

IACONIO NO LONGER WONDERING "WHAT IF"
He was one of Pro Stock’s superstars in the late 1970s and early ‘80s, winning 11 NHRA national events and having his name mentioned in the same breath as Bob Glidden, Reher-Morrison-Shepherd and the other icons of the class for a few of those years.

Yet today, Frank Iaconio might best be remembered for something he didn’t win – the 1983 NHRA World Championship.

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Stock 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 1/4 mile Drag Racing ...
Fast 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips.
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Racing with power tools « The Armchair Pulpit
By David
Racing with power tools · leave a comment ». Here's a great video, drag racing with power tools! A real case of boys' toys. ... drag racing power tools Tiger Woods walking on water ...
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SGMP February 13, 2009 Testing - Marvin T. Smith Photos pictures ...
Marvin T. Smith drag racing photos from SGMP! Mopar Southern Nationals at SGMP · 2008 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationals Photos by Fred Simmons - Album 2 · ADRL at SGMP - 2008 - Marvin T. Smith Photos ...
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TV Times - Lowest TV Rating Ever for NASCAR's Bud Shootout | The ...
By Lou Modestino
JFR is led by 14-time Funny Car drag racing series champion John Force, and its team of drivers has claimed 175 professional race series victories. This item came from SportsBusinessInternational. AMA Pro Road Racing announced today ...
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Saturday, February 14, 2009

Spots are Set for Lucas Oil Event at Bradenton

Drag Racing List - Spots are Set for Lucas Oil Event at Bradenton
Duane Shields of Boulder City, Nev., claimed the No.1 qualifying spot in Top Alcohol Dragster with Saturday’s run at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Stamford, Conn., resident Mickey Ferro put together an impressive pass in Top Alcohol Funny Car to take the top spot in the six car field.

Today's Drag Racing News

Drag Racing - Chevy Impala SS Forums
By Junkit54
I was wondering if any of you guys have run at the track. If so, how fast and whats done to the car. My best in my 78 Caprice is a 15.873 @ 89.9mph with a 2.4 60foot. I have a GMPP crate motor with.
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Happy Valentine's Day!


Drag Racing List - Happy Valentine's Day!
Hey, guys. Get out of the garage and take your honey out for a nice romantic day out. If that fails, how about a nice dinner? Whatever you do, have a great day.

Friday, February 13, 2009