Karamesines & Maynard 204 Car
Ron Johnson's Bowling Green Diary, aka the Chizler Cacklefest. A week long adventure in Ron's own words...
Friday, June 30, 2006
Cacklefest - Event Photos - 4th National Hot Rod Reunion
The always excellent nostalgia event coverage continues at 'We Did it for Love.'
The always excellent nostalgia event coverage continues at 'We Did it for Love.'
Thursday, June 29, 2006
2006 Rocky Mountain Nationals
Sheryl Ogonoski took several great shots at the IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals at Edmonton.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
A Slow-Road Movement?
This week, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Interstate highway system, a convoy will arrive in Washington, D.C., after driving I-80 across the country. Expected to last 13 days, some are calling it the 'greatest road trip in history.' This can't possibly turn out to be true.
This week, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Interstate highway system, a convoy will arrive in Washington, D.C., after driving I-80 across the country. Expected to last 13 days, some are calling it the 'greatest road trip in history.' This can't possibly turn out to be true.
A New Wrinkle in Hybrids Does Away With Batteries
By now, hybrid vehicles are familiar enough that buyers find nothing peculiar about a car's gasoline engine getting help from an electric motor. But just as drivers have grown comfortable with concepts like regenerative braking and issues like battery life expectancy, new types of hybrids are emerging -- including one that uses no electricity at all.
By now, hybrid vehicles are familiar enough that buyers find nothing peculiar about a car's gasoline engine getting help from an electric motor. But just as drivers have grown comfortable with concepts like regenerative braking and issues like battery life expectancy, new types of hybrids are emerging -- including one that uses no electricity at all.
Boom in Ethanol Reshapes Economy of Heartland
Once considered the green dream of the environmentally sensitive, ethanol has become the province of agricultural giants that have long pressed for its use as fuel, as well as newcomers seeking to cash in on a bonanza.
Once considered the green dream of the environmentally sensitive, ethanol has become the province of agricultural giants that have long pressed for its use as fuel, as well as newcomers seeking to cash in on a bonanza.
47,600 Take Offer of Buyouts at G.M. and Delphi
In an employee exodus that is one of the biggest ever, about 47,600 union workers at General Motors and its former division, the Delphi Corporation, accepted early retirement or buyout offers, the companies said Monday.
In an employee exodus that is one of the biggest ever, about 47,600 union workers at General Motors and its former division, the Delphi Corporation, accepted early retirement or buyout offers, the companies said Monday.
Fast Lane Summer
Flyin' Phil takes a look at the latest, and arguably the best, drag race documentary ever produced.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Booth's Consistency Takes Victory!
On June 24th, the blazing wheels of the Texas Outlaw Pro Mod Association heated up Caddo Mills’ Redline Raceway. It took 4.0 times to win in a tough eight car field.
30th Oldies but Goodies Event Thrills Woodburn Crowd
Race fans enjoyed nostalgia drag racing at its finest as classic funny cars and fuel altereds joined racers in 13 other classes at the 30th annual Woodburn Oldies event.
Race fans enjoyed nostalgia drag racing at its finest as classic funny cars and fuel altereds joined racers in 13 other classes at the 30th annual Woodburn Oldies event.
Monday, June 26, 2006
2006 NHRA St. Louis Final Results
Final eliminations results and up to date POWERAde championship points standings after the O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway International Raceway.
Final eliminations results and up to date POWERAde championship points standings after the O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway International Raceway.
Sunday, June 25, 2006
2006 IHRA Edmonton Final Results
Final eliminations results and up to date 2006 eMax Drag Racing Series Championship points standings after the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by TORCO Racing Fuels at Castrol Raceway.
Final eliminations results and up to date 2006 eMax Drag Racing Series Championship points standings after the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by TORCO Racing Fuels at Castrol Raceway.
Farewell, Malcolm Durham
We lost a great drag racer last week as Malcolm Durham passed away after a extended illness, one week after being honored at the National Hot Rod Reunion.
POWERade / Ingles Night of Fire at Atlanta Dragway
Racers and fans enjoyed another special event at Atlanta Dragway, the POWERade / Ingles Night of Fire. Fans were treated again to the largest fireworks show in North Georgia, flame throwing jet cars, a wheelstander and many activities in the manufacturer’s midway.
Racers and fans enjoyed another special event at Atlanta Dragway, the POWERade / Ingles Night of Fire. Fans were treated again to the largest fireworks show in North Georgia, flame throwing jet cars, a wheelstander and many activities in the manufacturer’s midway.
Iceman Lazenby earns his wings
Real Steel Street Eliminator UK Champion Colin Lazenby achieved a significant first yesterday when he took on the UK's Royal Air Force and won. Colin raced his Pinnacle-backed street-legal '56 Chevy against a Royal Air Force F3 Tornado at RAF Leuchars at an air show to celebrate the ninetieth birthday of 56 Squadron and took the win over a 550-metre course. Colin told Eurodragster.com how he became just about the first person in history to defeat the Royal Air Force.
Friday night street drag racing comes to AMS
Starting July 21, 2006, AMS will host a “Friday Night Drags” series of heads up, street style drag racing. Racing will be held on the one-eighth-mile Atlanta Motor Speedway pit road and the events are open to any automobile and any driver, provided they possess a valid driver’s license.
Starting July 21, 2006, AMS will host a “Friday Night Drags” series of heads up, street style drag racing. Racing will be held on the one-eighth-mile Atlanta Motor Speedway pit road and the events are open to any automobile and any driver, provided they possess a valid driver’s license.
2006 NHRA St. Louis Final Qualifying Results
Final pro qualifying results and first round pairings from the $1.3 million O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Castrol.
Final pro qualifying results and first round pairings from the $1.3 million O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Castrol.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Nasty!
Robert Briggs captured Dave "Nasty" Benjamin at this year's NHRA Winternationals. We need more racers like Dave in the fuel ranks today.
2006 IHRA Edmonton Friday Qualifying Results
Day one qualifying results from the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco.
Day one qualifying results from the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco.
2006 NHRA St. Louis Friday Qualifying Results
Day one pro qualifying results from the 10th annual O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Castrol.
Day one pro qualifying results from the 10th annual O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Castrol.
Inaugural DragList Nationals in THREE WEEKS!
Come on out to the inaugural DRAGLIST NATIONALS on July 14 and 15, 2006 in Eddyville, Iowa. It will be an event where all the Drag List members get together, race, and hang out for a weekend. Everyone is invited!
Come on out to the inaugural DRAGLIST NATIONALS on July 14 and 15, 2006 in Eddyville, Iowa. It will be an event where all the Drag List members get together, race, and hang out for a weekend. Everyone is invited!
Latest Draglist Entries
The latest approved adds and updates to the Drag Racing Lists as entered by the Draglist.com staff and YOU!
The latest approved adds and updates to the Drag Racing Lists as entered by the Draglist.com staff and YOU!
Draglist.com Decals: Show that You're on the List!
Pro Signs has fired up the first batch of the new logo Draglist.com decals and we are shipping 'em out! A pair on your car are guaranteed for a tenth and five MPH!
Canadian Mouse!
Alberta Canada based racer Tavis MacDonell has fun with a mouse motored 23T that runs easy sevens.
Ford's Mexico Plan
Ford Motor Co., working through the early stages of its Way Forward turnaround plan, has crafted a plan for a major expansion of its operations in Mexico, where labor and car parts are cheap -- an effort that could save the ailing automaker about $1.8 billion a year, internal Ford documents show.
Ford Motor Co., working through the early stages of its Way Forward turnaround plan, has crafted a plan for a major expansion of its operations in Mexico, where labor and car parts are cheap -- an effort that could save the ailing automaker about $1.8 billion a year, internal Ford documents show.
Snake oil sells by the barrel
With drivers yearning for alternatives, manufacturers of products claiming to boost mileage are offering up solutions — in the form of pills, powders, liquid additives and mechanical devices. Among them are magnets attached to the fuel line that “realign” fuel molecules, and “vortex generators” that create mini-tornadoes inside the combustion chamber of the engine.
With drivers yearning for alternatives, manufacturers of products claiming to boost mileage are offering up solutions — in the form of pills, powders, liquid additives and mechanical devices. Among them are magnets attached to the fuel line that “realign” fuel molecules, and “vortex generators” that create mini-tornadoes inside the combustion chamber of the engine.
Driving Into the Sunset Years, and Keeping Going
Abetted by permissive laws, embarrassment over failing skills and necessity, many of the elderly are driving when they should not be.
Abetted by permissive laws, embarrassment over failing skills and necessity, many of the elderly are driving when they should not be.
Chevy Quiz: How Many SS's Are in Excess?
To get people excited about a message, it helps if they can understand it in the first place. But Chevy's SS lineup is an automotive pot-luck dinner.
To get people excited about a message, it helps if they can understand it in the first place. But Chevy's SS lineup is an automotive pot-luck dinner.
At 190 M.P.H., Who Needs a Spare Tire?
If you don't consider turning left for three hours a real sport, you might wonder what nutritional perspective a Nascar driver's diet might offer. But proper food and hydration is becoming as important on the racetrack as it is on the football field or the tennis court.
If you don't consider turning left for three hours a real sport, you might wonder what nutritional perspective a Nascar driver's diet might offer. But proper food and hydration is becoming as important on the racetrack as it is on the football field or the tennis court.
The In-Car Camera Never Blinks (but Viewers Flinch)
The screams and gasps were just what one might expect from an audience watching a horror movie, but the scenes on the screen were slices of everyday life: real-world traffic accidents in progress, seen in footage recorded inside the ill-fated cars as part of a study of driver attention patterns.
The screams and gasps were just what one might expect from an audience watching a horror movie, but the scenes on the screen were slices of everyday life: real-world traffic accidents in progress, seen in footage recorded inside the ill-fated cars as part of a study of driver attention patterns.
Friday, June 23, 2006
More Drag Racing Set For Hot Rod City
It's time for more summertime racing at the drag strip south of Sallisaw and drivers will be in action on Saturday night at Hot Rod City Raceway in Oklahoma.
It's time for more summertime racing at the drag strip south of Sallisaw and drivers will be in action on Saturday night at Hot Rod City Raceway in Oklahoma.
Smooth track pleases drivers
It was a hard task to determine just who had the biggest smile Thursday as the new quarter-mile drag strip in Southern California officially opened at California Speedway. Includes video clip.
It was a hard task to determine just who had the biggest smile Thursday as the new quarter-mile drag strip in Southern California officially opened at California Speedway. Includes video clip.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
George Britting Memorial Plans Set
A memorial service for Top Fuel chassis builder George Britting will take place on June 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Glenkirk Church, 1700 Palopinto Rd., Glendora, California. George’s family has requested that attendees who have classic/show/old cars bring them to the service, as George would have liked that.
A memorial service for Top Fuel chassis builder George Britting will take place on June 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Glenkirk Church, 1700 Palopinto Rd., Glendora, California. George’s family has requested that attendees who have classic/show/old cars bring them to the service, as George would have liked that.
East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame
The ECDTHOF has rolled out a new site to promote their Home-Cooked Traditional Southern Barbeque, Cruise-In, Car Show, And A Weekend Of Drag Racing Nostalgia With a “Heapin’ Helpin’ Of Southern Hospitality” at the East Coast Drag Times Hall Of Fame, October 20 - 22 in Henderson, NC!
The ECDTHOF has rolled out a new site to promote their Home-Cooked Traditional Southern Barbeque, Cruise-In, Car Show, And A Weekend Of Drag Racing Nostalgia With a “Heapin’ Helpin’ Of Southern Hospitality” at the East Coast Drag Times Hall Of Fame, October 20 - 22 in Henderson, NC!
More Fuel Altered Nationals Photos
Pete "More Better" Gemar traveled to Southwestern International Raceway and took over 100 photos of the AA/Fuel Altered Nationals for Draglist.com.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Motions Denied, Trial Date Set in Mickey Thompson Murder Case
In the Pasadena Courtroom of Superior Court Judge Teri Schwartz today, Michael Goodwin's defense team leader, Deputy Public Defender Elena Saris, presented her oral arguments to back up the written motions submitted over the past several weeks, asking the Court to recuse Prosecutor Alan Jackson, removing him from the case. Judge Schwartz denied the motion as she had in the past, then heard another motion in which Public Defender Saris requested that ten Prosecution witnesses be removed from the Witness List. Judge Schwartz also denied this motion and went on to set September 21, 2006 as a "firm" date to start trial in the more than 18 year old case. Judge Schwartz emphasized that she expected both the defense and the prosecution to be ready to proceed on that date.
In the Pasadena Courtroom of Superior Court Judge Teri Schwartz today, Michael Goodwin's defense team leader, Deputy Public Defender Elena Saris, presented her oral arguments to back up the written motions submitted over the past several weeks, asking the Court to recuse Prosecutor Alan Jackson, removing him from the case. Judge Schwartz denied the motion as she had in the past, then heard another motion in which Public Defender Saris requested that ten Prosecution witnesses be removed from the Witness List. Judge Schwartz also denied this motion and went on to set September 21, 2006 as a "firm" date to start trial in the more than 18 year old case. Judge Schwartz emphasized that she expected both the defense and the prosecution to be ready to proceed on that date.
Drag racing is family affair
Tommy Johnson Jr., a Funny Car driver from Ottumwa, Iowa, has often been eliminated from National Hot Rod Association events this season before Melanie Troxel, a Top Fuel driver from Littleton, Colo. Once he is knocked out, Johnson may want to leave, but he has to stick around. Johnson and Troxel have been married for more than two years.
Tommy Johnson Jr., a Funny Car driver from Ottumwa, Iowa, has often been eliminated from National Hot Rod Association events this season before Melanie Troxel, a Top Fuel driver from Littleton, Colo. Once he is knocked out, Johnson may want to leave, but he has to stick around. Johnson and Troxel have been married for more than two years.
Sunday Photos from E-Town!
Greg Gage wraps up his 2006 Englishtown coverage with shots from Sunday's finals
Saturday Photos from E-Town!
Greg Gage sent these shots from Saturday's final day of Pro Qualifying at the K&N SuperNationals last weekend at Englishtown.
Friday Photos from E-Town
Greg Gage shot the first day of Pro Qualifying at the K&N SuperNationals held at Englishtown.
Green's Gasser at the National Hot Rod Reunion
Team Draglist racer Perry Green was another racer who had a great outing at Bowling Green before the rains came.
My Weekend at Bowling Green
Team Draglist driver Darren Russell reports on his trip to the National Hot Rod Reunion and his terrific weekend of racing, despite the rain.
2006 NHRA Joliet Performance Updates
Steve Klemetti details the new entries and personal best elapsed times and speeds from the annual performance bonanza at Route 66 Dragway.
Steve Klemetti details the new entries and personal best elapsed times and speeds from the annual performance bonanza at Route 66 Dragway.
6th Annual Fuel Altered Nationals
Pete Gemar was on hand for a hot Saturday night at Southwestern International Raceway in Tucson, Arizona, where a huge crowd came out to witness the 6th Annual Fuel Altered Nationals. He sent 25 photos.
Monday, June 19, 2006
2006 NHRA Englishtown Final Results
Final eliminations results and up to date POWERAde points standings after the 2006 K&N Filters NHRA Supernationals at Englishtown, New Jersey.
Final eliminations results and up to date POWERAde points standings after the 2006 K&N Filters NHRA Supernationals at Englishtown, New Jersey.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Do the Hustle!
Stephen sent some great shots of one of the best Division 4 funny cars of the 70s, Houston's Johnny White.
2006 NHRA Englishtown Final Qualifying Results
Final pro qualifying results and first round pairings from the 37th annual K&N Filters Supernationals at Englishtown, New Jersey.
Final pro qualifying results and first round pairings from the 37th annual K&N Filters Supernationals at Englishtown, New Jersey.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
60s Funny Cars: The Fords
This new round of the '60s Funny Cars is all about Ford floppers. The story covers cars from the small, sporty Mustangs to the large Torinos, with a Comet and a Cougar thrown in for good measure.
2006 NHRA Englishtown Friday Qualifying Results
Day one pro qualifying results from the 37th annual K&N Filters NHRA SuperNationals.
Day one pro qualifying results from the 37th annual K&N Filters NHRA SuperNationals.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Altered Bodywork!
Blair Alderton sent us these photos of an altered burnout gone bad. The driver climbed out on his own.
FIA / UEM Main Event 2006 at Santa Pod
Photo and race coverage of the FIA / UEM European Drag Racing championship round number one at Santa Pod Raceway, England.
Nobleton man brings home drag racing trophy
Grant Kimber knows the importance of a quick start and well-tuned equipment. He knows about consistency too.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Jet Beetle
This is a my street-legal jet car on full afterburner. The car has two engines: the production gasoline engine in the front driving the front wheels and the jet engine in the back.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Corr leaves MPM TF team
A couple of weeks after his first-round exit at the opening round of the FIA European Championships at Santa Pod Raceway, FIA European Top Fuel Dragster Champion Lex Joon has announced the departure of Crew Chief Eddie Corr from the MPM Oil-backed team. Lex told Eurodragster.com what was behind the shock announcement.
A couple of weeks after his first-round exit at the opening round of the FIA European Championships at Santa Pod Raceway, FIA European Top Fuel Dragster Champion Lex Joon has announced the departure of Crew Chief Eddie Corr from the MPM Oil-backed team. Lex told Eurodragster.com what was behind the shock announcement.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Redline Rockers: Outlaw Fuel Altered Photos
Gena White grabbed more photos of the popular Outlaw Fuel Altereds circuit at Redline Raceway in Caddo Mills, Texas.
Fuel Altereds Rock Caddo Mills!
The Outlaw Fuel Altereds visited Redline Raceway in Caddo Mills Saturday night and put on a spectacular show.
Southwest Junior Fuelers Circuit Debuts!
A new drag racing group made its public debut at Harry Hronas’ Redline Raceway Saturday night. The Southwest Junior Fueler Circuit is trying to get started in Texas.
WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP FIRE & THUNDER RESULTS
Woodburn, Ore. (June 11)
Brian Hough, from Junction City, OR ran a 5.909 ET and was victorious over Klamath Falls resident, Clint Thompson, in the Funny Car Final at the 2006 Wells Fargo / Bi-Mart Fire & Thunder Event.
In the Alcohol Dragster Final, Oregon City's Steve Federlin ran a 5.643 to defeat Joey Severance from Spanaway WA. Other class winners are listed below:
Top Comp
W: Steve Cooper ('03 Sarmento), Coos Bay, OR, - 9.279 ET, 131.19 MPH
R/U: Eddie Wells ('04 Undercover), Eugene, OR, - foul.
Super Comp
W: Tom Gresham ('89 Niel & Parks), Gresham, OR, - 8.908 ET, 158.89 MPH.
R/U: Rod Souza ('99 Mullis), Eugene, OR - 9.056 ET, 158.87 MPH
Super Stock/Stock Combo
W: Don Elgin ('74 Grand Am), De Moines, WA, - 12.404 ET, 105.80 MPH.
R/U: Larry Delplanche ('71 Mustang), Brookings, OR, - 11.461 ET, 127.59 MPH
Super Street
W: Bill Gee ('66 Chevy II), Silverton, OR, - 10.947 ET, 136.79 MPH
R/U: Dick Williams ('72 Vega), Puyallup, WA - broke.
Super Gas
W: Rod Andreas ('71 Vega), Gervais, OR - 9.917 ET, 151.89 MPH
R/U: Barney Davis ('67 Mustang), Newberg, OR, - 9.897, 142.31 MPH
Super Pro
W: Al Chinn ('64 Nova), Auburn, WA - 9.826 ET, 129.66 MPH.
R/U: Devon Hilton ('27 Ford T), Vancouver, WA - 8.541 ET, 154.32 MPH.
PRO
W: Steve Kelly ('81 Malibu), Vancouver, WA - 12.126 ET, 110.03 MPH
R/U: Ron Anderson ('66 El Camino), Ridgefield, WA - 11.894 ET, 111.11 MPH.
Semi's: Gary Fetters ('55 Chevy); Mike Cairy ('66 Chevy).
Sportsman
W: Paul Leiby ('00 Dakota), Oregon City, OR - 16.266 ET, 82.87 MPH
R/U: David Chun (Suburban), Vancouver, WA - 16.909 ET, 77.84 MPH
Woodburn, Ore. (June 11)
Brian Hough, from Junction City, OR ran a 5.909 ET and was victorious over Klamath Falls resident, Clint Thompson, in the Funny Car Final at the 2006 Wells Fargo / Bi-Mart Fire & Thunder Event.
In the Alcohol Dragster Final, Oregon City's Steve Federlin ran a 5.643 to defeat Joey Severance from Spanaway WA. Other class winners are listed below:
Top Comp
W: Steve Cooper ('03 Sarmento), Coos Bay, OR, - 9.279 ET, 131.19 MPH
R/U: Eddie Wells ('04 Undercover), Eugene, OR, - foul.
Super Comp
W: Tom Gresham ('89 Niel & Parks), Gresham, OR, - 8.908 ET, 158.89 MPH.
R/U: Rod Souza ('99 Mullis), Eugene, OR - 9.056 ET, 158.87 MPH
Super Stock/Stock Combo
W: Don Elgin ('74 Grand Am), De Moines, WA, - 12.404 ET, 105.80 MPH.
R/U: Larry Delplanche ('71 Mustang), Brookings, OR, - 11.461 ET, 127.59 MPH
Super Street
W: Bill Gee ('66 Chevy II), Silverton, OR, - 10.947 ET, 136.79 MPH
R/U: Dick Williams ('72 Vega), Puyallup, WA - broke.
Super Gas
W: Rod Andreas ('71 Vega), Gervais, OR - 9.917 ET, 151.89 MPH
R/U: Barney Davis ('67 Mustang), Newberg, OR, - 9.897, 142.31 MPH
Super Pro
W: Al Chinn ('64 Nova), Auburn, WA - 9.826 ET, 129.66 MPH.
R/U: Devon Hilton ('27 Ford T), Vancouver, WA - 8.541 ET, 154.32 MPH.
PRO
W: Steve Kelly ('81 Malibu), Vancouver, WA - 12.126 ET, 110.03 MPH
R/U: Ron Anderson ('66 El Camino), Ridgefield, WA - 11.894 ET, 111.11 MPH.
Semi's: Gary Fetters ('55 Chevy); Mike Cairy ('66 Chevy).
Sportsman
W: Paul Leiby ('00 Dakota), Oregon City, OR - 16.266 ET, 82.87 MPH
R/U: David Chun (Suburban), Vancouver, WA - 16.909 ET, 77.84 MPH
Howard's tough luck
The excitement for hundreds of local fans lasted just 60 feet Sunday afternoon. Braidwood's Dave Howard had to end his first round battle with Dave Connolly after his rear wheels started to shake after the shift from first to second.
The excitement for hundreds of local fans lasted just 60 feet Sunday afternoon. Braidwood's Dave Howard had to end his first round battle with Dave Connolly after his rear wheels started to shake after the shift from first to second.
Duchsherer’s home away from home
Jim Duchsherer Jr. works with steel every day to pay the bills. He is a full-time welder at Jim’s Welding, owned by his father Jim Duchsherer. He’s been welding steel since he was 8 years old. On weekends, he sits in a steel cage and travels over 85 miles-per-hour down a 1/8-mile drag racing track.
Jim Duchsherer Jr. works with steel every day to pay the bills. He is a full-time welder at Jim’s Welding, owned by his father Jim Duchsherer. He’s been welding steel since he was 8 years old. On weekends, he sits in a steel cage and travels over 85 miles-per-hour down a 1/8-mile drag racing track.
Drag racing event a drought-breaker
They have a saying in the drag racing game: if you want to break a drought, hold a drag racing event. So it was that southeast Queensland's first real rain in months conspired to interrupt the season-ending Winternationals at Willowbank Speedway at Ipswich over the weekend.
They have a saying in the drag racing game: if you want to break a drought, hold a drag racing event. So it was that southeast Queensland's first real rain in months conspired to interrupt the season-ending Winternationals at Willowbank Speedway at Ipswich over the weekend.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Post Race Notes: 2006 NHRA Joliet
Facts and figures from the ninth annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Joliet.
Facts and figures from the ninth annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Joliet.
2006 NHRA Joliet Final Results
Final eliminations results from the ninth annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals and up to date POWERAde championship points standings. Plus, the results of the Pro Stock King Demon crown and winners of the various sportsman All Stars races.
Final eliminations results from the ninth annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals and up to date POWERAde championship points standings. Plus, the results of the Pro Stock King Demon crown and winners of the various sportsman All Stars races.
Spokane to return to normal operation
Northwest drag racing veteran Herman Marchetti dropped us a line to announce that Spokane Raceway Park will resume normal drag racing next weekend; this weekend was rained out. Last Wednesday, Herman received a call from Jim Tice, Jr., who is now the operator of the track as appointed by the receiver in control of the track books. Tice asked Marchetti if he was interested in helping the track get through the rest of the summer. Herman said yes and he will be returning to Spokane next weekend as the official starter for their Saturday night programs. It is unknown at this time if Spokane will be running any nitro events, although two events are still on the schedule. Herman noted that he is hoping that they will proceed as planned and that he may be trained to launch the big guns by the end of the year. Marchetti worked at the track for three years and had the opportunity to run prestage and stand between the nitro cars when they left. He said, “If you ever get the chance take it. The view is unbelievable and the rush lasts for days!” Herman noted that if anyone associated with the online drag racing groups is going to be in the neighborhood, get in touch with him to hook up. Herman is hoping for good weather next weekend so he can resume some local friendships that he’s missed for the last two years. We at draglist.com are glad to see this great track back up and on its way to respectability again.
Northwest drag racing veteran Herman Marchetti dropped us a line to announce that Spokane Raceway Park will resume normal drag racing next weekend; this weekend was rained out. Last Wednesday, Herman received a call from Jim Tice, Jr., who is now the operator of the track as appointed by the receiver in control of the track books. Tice asked Marchetti if he was interested in helping the track get through the rest of the summer. Herman said yes and he will be returning to Spokane next weekend as the official starter for their Saturday night programs. It is unknown at this time if Spokane will be running any nitro events, although two events are still on the schedule. Herman noted that he is hoping that they will proceed as planned and that he may be trained to launch the big guns by the end of the year. Marchetti worked at the track for three years and had the opportunity to run prestage and stand between the nitro cars when they left. He said, “If you ever get the chance take it. The view is unbelievable and the rush lasts for days!” Herman noted that if anyone associated with the online drag racing groups is going to be in the neighborhood, get in touch with him to hook up. Herman is hoping for good weather next weekend so he can resume some local friendships that he’s missed for the last two years. We at draglist.com are glad to see this great track back up and on its way to respectability again.
64 Funny Cars at Irwindale
Mark Hendon is back with another great memory from SoCal in the 70s. Irwindale called itself "The Action Strip" and it certainly was.
Mark Hendon is back with another great memory from SoCal in the 70s. Irwindale called itself "The Action Strip" and it certainly was.
Inaugural DragList Nationals Next Month!
We are holding the first ever DRAGLIST NATIONALS on July 14 and 15, 2006 in Eddyville, Iowa. It will be an event where all the Drag List members get together, race, and hang out for a weekend. Everyone is invited!
Saturday, June 10, 2006
A Peek at the Rear-Engine Funny Car
The rear-engine Funny Car was one of the sport’s most amazing creations.
The rear-engine Funny Car was one of the sport’s most amazing creations.
Anderson Wins King Demon Crown with Quickest Run in History
Three-time NHRA champion Greg Anderson used the quickest Pro Stock pass in NHRA history to capture the title of the 22nd annual King Demon Crown with a victory over teammate Jason Line Saturday at Route 66 Raceway.
Three-time NHRA champion Greg Anderson used the quickest Pro Stock pass in NHRA history to capture the title of the 22nd annual King Demon Crown with a victory over teammate Jason Line Saturday at Route 66 Raceway.
2006 NHRA Joliet Final Qualifying Results
Final qualifying results and first round pairings from the 2006 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
Final qualifying results and first round pairings from the 2006 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
Muscle Cars Now Worth Millions
Blame Milton Robson, an Atlanta car collector, for the sky-high prices of muscle cars.
Blame Milton Robson, an Atlanta car collector, for the sky-high prices of muscle cars.
ANRA Summer Nationals Photos
Gary Brown sent photo coverage of winner trophy presentations and the winners in action at the ANRA Summer Nationals at LACR, Palmdale, Ca., on June 3.
Draglist.com Decals: Show you're on the List!
Pro Signs has fired up the first batch of the new logo Draglist.com decals and we are shipping 'em out! A pair on the sides of your car are guaranteed for a tenth and five MPH!
Panapinto, Kepner, Phillips, and Saitz winners at NDRA’s NOPI Nationals
Bret Kepner won his 88th Race of his career as he beat one of his student Jason Phillips in Bracket 15. Kepner, Gateway’s Professor of Drag Racing, teaches a free drag racing school at Gateway.
Bret Kepner won his 88th Race of his career as he beat one of his student Jason Phillips in Bracket 15. Kepner, Gateway’s Professor of Drag Racing, teaches a free drag racing school at Gateway.
Dave Wallace: Good Traction vs. Good Racing
Drag racers demand and deserve decent traction and trustworthy clocks.
Drag racers demand and deserve decent traction and trustworthy clocks.
Photos by Gregory Safchuck
Gregory Safchuk has kindly provided us with some of the greatest photos we've seen from New England Dragway.
2006 NHRA Joliet Spring Friday Qualifying Results
Day one qualifying results from the ninth annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Joliet.
Day one qualifying results from the ninth annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Joliet.
Personal Bests: 2006 Atlanta, Columbus, Topeka, IHRA Grand Bend
Steve provides new entries and new personal best elapsed times and speeds from the 2006 NHRA Atlanta, Columbus, Topeka events and from IHRA Grand Bend.
Steve provides new entries and new personal best elapsed times and speeds from the 2006 NHRA Atlanta, Columbus, Topeka events and from IHRA Grand Bend.
THQ Releases NHRA Drag Racing: Quarter Mile Showdown for PC
NHRA Drag Racing: Quarter Mile Showdow puts players into over 100 Top Fuel Dragsters, Funny Cars and Pro Stock Cars, as players race at 23 NHRA national events from Gainesville to Pomona.
NHRA Drag Racing: Quarter Mile Showdow puts players into over 100 Top Fuel Dragsters, Funny Cars and Pro Stock Cars, as players race at 23 NHRA national events from Gainesville to Pomona.
NHRA LODRS Divisional, Mission B.C., June 2, 3, 2006
Blair Alderton got several great shots from this record shattering event.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Dragsters in Love
They need less than five seconds to travel a quarter mile, but drag racers Melanie Troxel and Tommy Johnson Jr. didn't rush into love.
They need less than five seconds to travel a quarter mile, but drag racers Melanie Troxel and Tommy Johnson Jr. didn't rush into love.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Acme Engineering
Badco’s up with an example of racing ingenuity by the great Buddy Cortines, and why that clanging sound on the top end was a good thing.
Funny Cars at Lions 1965
Mark Hendon shares another great memory from the legendary Lions Drag Strip, this one of the time the Mr. Norm's funny car came out west and made history.
Mark Hendon shares another great memory from the legendary Lions Drag Strip, this one of the time the Mr. Norm's funny car came out west and made history.
Drag racing dream
For the first six months of 2005, Cope resident Larry Ferguson poured his heart and soul -- and thousands of dollars -- into a dream.
For the first six months of 2005, Cope resident Larry Ferguson poured his heart and soul -- and thousands of dollars -- into a dream.
Sisters Share Love of Drag Racing
While racecar driving may conjure up visions of hunky men in funky suits battling around a curve or down a straightaway, sometimes the peddle-to-the-metal idea is far from the truth.
While racecar driving may conjure up visions of hunky men in funky suits battling around a curve or down a straightaway, sometimes the peddle-to-the-metal idea is far from the truth.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Racing Atchison family affair
Once upon a time, Julie Evans didn't know a blower belt from a clutch. She's now Julie Atchison, full-time weather anchor/videographer, and she's so comfortable talking about drag racing, she's doing it on weekends for the U.S.-based network, Speed Channel.
Once upon a time, Julie Evans didn't know a blower belt from a clutch. She's now Julie Atchison, full-time weather anchor/videographer, and she's so comfortable talking about drag racing, she's doing it on weekends for the U.S.-based network, Speed Channel.
Monday, June 05, 2006
2006 IHRA Grand Bend Final Results
Final eliminations results and up to date eMax IHRA Championship points standings after the 2006 MOPAR Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol.
Final eliminations results and up to date eMax IHRA Championship points standings after the 2006 MOPAR Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Will the NHRA Fade Away?
The NHRA seems to me to be at an equivalent turning point that NASCAR was in the mid-'80s: get bigger, or stay static and slowly fade away.
The NHRA seems to me to be at an equivalent turning point that NASCAR was in the mid-'80s: get bigger, or stay static and slowly fade away.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
2006 IHRA Grand Bend Final Qualifying Results
Final pro qualifying results and first round pairings from the 2006 MOPAR Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol.
Final pro qualifying results and first round pairings from the 2006 MOPAR Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol.
Moe Banned from Spokane
Draglist.com got a tip that Orville Moe, the long time owner operator of Spokane Raceway Park has been "fired" by a local judge. The founder of the ADRA and the man who many say ruined the once successful AHRA has been barred from the premisses on behalf of the original track investors who have been involved in a lenghty lawsuit with Moe. A real estate firm will soon appraise the track and eventually it will be sold. Many local racers are praying for a real sanctioning body to step in and help bring this once successful track back to its glory days.
Draglist.com got a tip that Orville Moe, the long time owner operator of Spokane Raceway Park has been "fired" by a local judge. The founder of the ADRA and the man who many say ruined the once successful AHRA has been barred from the premisses on behalf of the original track investors who have been involved in a lenghty lawsuit with Moe. A real estate firm will soon appraise the track and eventually it will be sold. Many local racers are praying for a real sanctioning body to step in and help bring this once successful track back to its glory days.
Street racing legislation excessive, Spiering says
Don't get Carl Spiering started. Not only can he launch a pro modified dragster more than 230 miles an hour down a quarter-mile, he's also quick to go off when Prime Minister Stephen Harper's pending legislation to criminalize street racing pops into the conversation.
Don't get Carl Spiering started. Not only can he launch a pro modified dragster more than 230 miles an hour down a quarter-mile, he's also quick to go off when Prime Minister Stephen Harper's pending legislation to criminalize street racing pops into the conversation.
2006 IHRA Grand Bend Friday Qualifying Results
Day one pro qualifying results from the 2006 MOPAR Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol.
Day one pro qualifying results from the 2006 MOPAR Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol.
Friday, June 02, 2006
The 1967 OCIR Manufacturer's Meet: Funny Car Heaven
In my view, the 1967 Manufacturers Meet at O.C.I.R. was the greatest flopper meet of all time (non national event). Here is my story of that day.
In my view, the 1967 Manufacturers Meet at O.C.I.R. was the greatest flopper meet of all time (non national event). Here is my story of that day.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Race car vet sobered by major neck injury
Carl Spiering made an investment over the winter he says saved his life. The 41-year-old racing veteran crashed his pro modified at San Antonio Raceway in the opening event of the IHRA eMax Drag Racing Series in late March. He escaped with broken ribs, assorted bumps and bruises -- and his life.
Carl Spiering made an investment over the winter he says saved his life. The 41-year-old racing veteran crashed his pro modified at San Antonio Raceway in the opening event of the IHRA eMax Drag Racing Series in late March. He escaped with broken ribs, assorted bumps and bruises -- and his life.
Fallen photographer loved racing
One man is dead and another in Victoria General Hospital with serious injuries following a motorcycle drag racing crash in Youbou Sunday afternoon.
One man is dead and another in Victoria General Hospital with serious injuries following a motorcycle drag racing crash in Youbou Sunday afternoon.
Sales From a Crypt of Kustom Kulture
Your teenager may wear them blue jeans with a Von Dutch logo, memorializing a legend that rivals any temperamental artist of any age. But despite what young people may think, the legend did not become a legend by designing clothes with the ultracool logo.
Ron Capps Races to Funny Car Victory
Nothing we all didn't know already, but I just dig that it's in the New York Times.
Nothing we all didn't know already, but I just dig that it's in the New York Times.
Ford brings out the ponies with the GT, GT500
In the flat-out frenzy of global automotive competition, the Ford Motor Co. is relying on a strength honed over a century: Ford does Fast.
In the flat-out frenzy of global automotive competition, the Ford Motor Co. is relying on a strength honed over a century: Ford does Fast.
With 'Cars,' Pixar Revs Up to Outpace Walt Disney Himself
If the pre-show jitters are more than usually apparent in the bayside town Emeryville, Calif., it's because Pixar Animation Studios, the little movie factory that recently sold itself to the Walt Disney Company, stands on the verge of pushing its unbroken string of critical and box-office hits to seven. Its record is already unmatched in American animation history, even by Walt Disney himself.
If the pre-show jitters are more than usually apparent in the bayside town Emeryville, Calif., it's because Pixar Animation Studios, the little movie factory that recently sold itself to the Walt Disney Company, stands on the verge of pushing its unbroken string of critical and box-office hits to seven. Its record is already unmatched in American animation history, even by Walt Disney himself.
When It Comes to Alternate Fuels, All Gallons Aren't Equal
Some drivers who fill their cars with gasoline this summer may find themselves traveling fewer miles on a tankful than they did last summer. Their gas tanks did not shrink, and it's not a year's wear and tear cutting into the mileage. The difference is the fuel --it may have less energy in it."
Some drivers who fill their cars with gasoline this summer may find themselves traveling fewer miles on a tankful than they did last summer. Their gas tanks did not shrink, and it's not a year's wear and tear cutting into the mileage. The difference is the fuel --it may have less energy in it."
The $9,000 Car Wash
A car washer whose celebrity clients include rocker Rod Stewart charges almost $9,000 per car.
A car washer whose celebrity clients include rocker Rod Stewart charges almost $9,000 per car.
Mother Nature Wins Best of Three Over Goodguys in Seattle
Damn the rain, we still had some fun and here are the photos to prove it.
Damn the rain, we still had some fun and here are the photos to prove it.
Mat Thomas Wins Caddo Mills Outlaw Top Sportsman Go
Gena White was on hand for some Lone Star Outlaw Top Sportsman action at Caddo Mills and she filed this report.
Fired up Nova!
Russ Teager has to have one of the best looking Super Pro cars in America. Gena White shot this jewel at Caddo Mills last weekend.
Snowman From Hell!
Dr. Marvin Smith sent us this shot of Bill Brown's Gene Snow tribute classic funny car from South Georgia.
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