KDS MotorSports.com: The Wayne Greenway Collection
Great looking drag photos of some of the top circuit racers of the Mid Atlantic in the 60s and 70s.
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Johnson can't solve LVMS
Warren Johnson was able to end Greg Anderson's Pro Stock dominance at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but he wasn't able to parlay his semifinal victory in his first career win in Las Vegas.
Warren Johnson was able to end Greg Anderson's Pro Stock dominance at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but he wasn't able to parlay his semifinal victory in his first career win in Las Vegas.
Working with the best
On a typical weekend for Rainer Amrein... Well, there really are no typical weekends for Rainer Amrein. Life on the NHRA drag racing circuit is anything put typical. As a mechanic for pro stock legend Warren Johnson, Amrein never knows what he'll have to do to Johnson's race car from day to day or from round to round.
On a typical weekend for Rainer Amrein... Well, there really are no typical weekends for Rainer Amrein. Life on the NHRA drag racing circuit is anything put typical. As a mechanic for pro stock legend Warren Johnson, Amrein never knows what he'll have to do to Johnson's race car from day to day or from round to round.
Bartone latest underdog to get on a roll
It's easy to root for 13-time champions, multi-million dollar mega teams, and slick, glib, clever drivers and crew chiefs who dominate the high ground on the NHRA POWERade tour. But lately, some of the loudest cheers in the Funny Car class are for some determined underdogs who don't usually take a lead role in the outcome of national events.
It's easy to root for 13-time champions, multi-million dollar mega teams, and slick, glib, clever drivers and crew chiefs who dominate the high ground on the NHRA POWERade tour. But lately, some of the loudest cheers in the Funny Car class are for some determined underdogs who don't usually take a lead role in the outcome of national events.
A race that ended before it began
Rod Fuller had a short day at the NHRA Summitracing.com Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on a glorious Sunday afternoon. Fuller, who moved to Las Vegas three years ago and now wonders what took him so long, is five races into his second go-round as a Top Fuel driver following a nine-year hiatus from the pro ranks. This was to be his coming out party in his adopted hometown, but it was over before they even put out the bean dip.
Rod Fuller had a short day at the NHRA Summitracing.com Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on a glorious Sunday afternoon. Fuller, who moved to Las Vegas three years ago and now wonders what took him so long, is five races into his second go-round as a Top Fuel driver following a nine-year hiatus from the pro ranks. This was to be his coming out party in his adopted hometown, but it was over before they even put out the bean dip.
G.M. and Ford Stuck in Neutral as Buyers Look Beyond Detroit
In just the last few weeks, the grand plans that were supposed to carry General Motors and Ford Motor into their second centuries have crumbled.
In just the last few weeks, the grand plans that were supposed to carry General Motors and Ford Motor into their second centuries have crumbled.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Photo Coverage: Dixon, Bazemore, Connolly Hit the Jackpot in Vegas
James Drew provides photo coverage of the 2005 Summit Racing.com NHRA Nationals from Las Vegas.
Monday, April 18, 2005
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from IRP
Datweiller and Townsend take Top Alcohol victories at IRP.
Datweiller and Townsend take Top Alcohol victories at IRP.
One of a Kind Rides: James Brown's Anglia
The second installment features James Brown's Anglia. The car is infamous in Texas. He raced it on the Texas Anglia Circuit and in Pro Comp.
Warning noted by Griffith
It takes a mixture of horsepower and intelligence to succeed at the sportsman level in drag racing. Tim Griffith, 41, is a master of the game. The Cedar Bluff, Va., native has won several hundred events and around nine track championships in a career ignited by a word of caution.
It takes a mixture of horsepower and intelligence to succeed at the sportsman level in drag racing. Tim Griffith, 41, is a master of the game. The Cedar Bluff, Va., native has won several hundred events and around nine track championships in a career ignited by a word of caution.
PRUDHOMME EARNS 100TH CAREER VICTORY SUNDAY AT LAS VEGAS
Drag racing legend Don 'the Snake' Prudhomme chalked another milestone to his list of career accomplishments Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway becoming just the third driver/owner in NHRA history to collect 100 career victories.
Drag racing legend Don 'the Snake' Prudhomme chalked another milestone to his list of career accomplishments Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway becoming just the third driver/owner in NHRA history to collect 100 career victories.
A tour de Force at the O'Reilly Nationals
John Force is one of the funniest people in sports. He tends to get excited, and, during interviews, he'll veer off into tangents just like he tears down the quarter-time in the Castrol GTX Funny Car. You don't know where he's going, but you know it's going to fun. You can try to make sense of it later. Just buckle up and enjoy the ride.
John Force is one of the funniest people in sports. He tends to get excited, and, during interviews, he'll veer off into tangents just like he tears down the quarter-time in the Castrol GTX Funny Car. You don't know where he's going, but you know it's going to fun. You can try to make sense of it later. Just buckle up and enjoy the ride.
2005 NHRA Las Vegas Final Results
Final results and updated PowerAde points standings after the sixth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Final results and updated PowerAde points standings after the sixth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Heartland Park Junior Drag results
Junior racers finished a second consecutive day of drag racing as the Heartland Park Topeka Junior Drag Race Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels continued Sunday morning.
Junior racers finished a second consecutive day of drag racing as the Heartland Park Topeka Junior Drag Race Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels continued Sunday morning.
Saturday, April 16, 2005
2005 NHRA Las Vegas Final Qualifying Results
Final pro qualifying positions and first round pairings from the NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Final pro qualifying positions and first round pairings from the NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The History of Women Fuel Funny Car Drivers
Danny White covers the history of female fuel funny car drivers from 1966-2005, from Paula Murphy to today's drivers.
Fans React to the Passing of Quick Times Racing News
Becky White has received dozens of calls and emails since closing the doors on Quick Times Racing News. Here she shares some of her favorites.
Becky White has received dozens of calls and emails since closing the doors on Quick Times Racing News. Here she shares some of her favorites.
Funny Car Reunion Website Returns
After a six month wrestling match with his ISP, Mark "Big Dawg" Brewer has the Funny Car Reunion website back online.
After a six month wrestling match with his ISP, Mark "Big Dawg" Brewer has the Funny Car Reunion website back online.
Greg Zyla interviews Don Schumacher
Don Schumacher’s record as a drag racing car owner/crew chief was remarkable. His technological advancements made his Funny Cars the leading performers in the country in the Sixties and early Seventies. Retired since 1974, Don’s interest in drag racing returned when son Tony began racing NHRA sportsman cars in the early 1990s. In their first full year Schumacher and son captured the 1999 NHRA Winston Championship. In 2000, father and son partnered with the U.S. Army and today are the reigning 2004 NHRA POWERade Top Fuel Champions.
Don Schumacher’s record as a drag racing car owner/crew chief was remarkable. His technological advancements made his Funny Cars the leading performers in the country in the Sixties and early Seventies. Retired since 1974, Don’s interest in drag racing returned when son Tony began racing NHRA sportsman cars in the early 1990s. In their first full year Schumacher and son captured the 1999 NHRA Winston Championship. In 2000, father and son partnered with the U.S. Army and today are the reigning 2004 NHRA POWERade Top Fuel Champions.
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Friday from IRP
In the first rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP), Mick Snyder is leading the Top Alcohol Funny Car pack and Ken Perry is the frontrunner in Top Alcohol Dragster.
In the first rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP), Mick Snyder is leading the Top Alcohol Funny Car pack and Ken Perry is the frontrunner in Top Alcohol Dragster.
Face of drag racing a Force-ful presence
Michael Jordan. Wayne Gretzky. David Beckham. What these names have in common is that people that don't follow their particular sports have heard of them. John Force. Something to do with race cars, right? Exactly. Now try and get someone who doesn't follow drag racing to name another driver. I mean a current driver. Exactly.
Michael Jordan. Wayne Gretzky. David Beckham. What these names have in common is that people that don't follow their particular sports have heard of them. John Force. Something to do with race cars, right? Exactly. Now try and get someone who doesn't follow drag racing to name another driver. I mean a current driver. Exactly.
Fabulous Racers
Information on the Nevada Vintage Race Car Museum, located in Henderson Nevada. Lots of great looking and historic cars.
Information on the Nevada Vintage Race Car Museum, located in Henderson Nevada. Lots of great looking and historic cars.
Retro Race Tracks -- If You Build It, They Will Come (Back)
Nostalgia sells! NHRA's marketing team evidently got the message during the retro-themed 50th U.S. Nationals, which drew the largest crowd in at least a decade. 'Cacklefests,' Fuel Altered exhibitions, slingshot-dragster matches, and static historic displays have since been added to other national events. Three years after the organization reached the half-century mark, NHRA is finally capitalizing on its '50 Years' campaign.
Nostalgia sells! NHRA's marketing team evidently got the message during the retro-themed 50th U.S. Nationals, which drew the largest crowd in at least a decade. 'Cacklefests,' Fuel Altered exhibitions, slingshot-dragster matches, and static historic displays have since been added to other national events. Three years after the organization reached the half-century mark, NHRA is finally capitalizing on its '50 Years' campaign.
Tale of a Bionic Bunny
In the sport of drag racing where legends are made and history is never lost -- there is one face and name that through generations has not been forgotten. For the past 40 years, one of the most prominent figures in drag racing has simply been known as 'Bunny.' She has helped to shape the face of racing as we know it. A symbol of determination, courage and inspiration, she has faced at times what seemed to be insurmountable obstacles to remain true to her beloved sport.
In the sport of drag racing where legends are made and history is never lost -- there is one face and name that through generations has not been forgotten. For the past 40 years, one of the most prominent figures in drag racing has simply been known as 'Bunny.' She has helped to shape the face of racing as we know it. A symbol of determination, courage and inspiration, she has faced at times what seemed to be insurmountable obstacles to remain true to her beloved sport.
2005 NHRA Las Vegas Friday Qualifying Results
Day one pro qualifying numbers from the sixth annual SummitRacing.com Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Day one pro qualifying numbers from the sixth annual SummitRacing.com Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Friday, April 15, 2005
A Force on the track and in the office
John Force has had such unparalleled success as an NHRA Funny Car driver that his skills as a team owner often go unnoticed.
John Force has had such unparalleled success as an NHRA Funny Car driver that his skills as a team owner often go unnoticed.
Two Guys Who Had Dreams
When Jay Blake's 'Follow A Dream' car won the O'Reilly Springnationals in Houston this past week it fulfilled a dream that he had. But, when driver David Ray crossed the finish line ahead of Bob Newberry, it also fulfilled a dream that he had.
When Jay Blake's 'Follow A Dream' car won the O'Reilly Springnationals in Houston this past week it fulfilled a dream that he had. But, when driver David Ray crossed the finish line ahead of Bob Newberry, it also fulfilled a dream that he had.
Racers' colors give nod to centennial celebration
When the NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series returns to Las Vegas in October, two competitors will be honoring this city's centennial celebration with special paint schemes.
When the NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series returns to Las Vegas in October, two competitors will be honoring this city's centennial celebration with special paint schemes.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Geiger Counter: April 2005
Numbers, notes, and news you need with NHRA.com Senior Editor Rob Geiger.
Numbers, notes, and news you need with NHRA.com Senior Editor Rob Geiger.
Drag racing fever hits Durban, South Africa
Drag racing fans can look forward to an event that's just 'out of this world'. For the first time in the history of drag racing in South Africa, the popular sport will take place at night under spectacular floodlights.
Drag racing fans can look forward to an event that's just 'out of this world'. For the first time in the history of drag racing in South Africa, the popular sport will take place at night under spectacular floodlights.
Red Bull Dragster Day Brings New Meaning to 'Fuel-Efficiency'
Are you a would-be automotive engineer? Do you doodle car concepts? Are your cell phone minutes consumed with discussions about gear ratios? Red Bull Dragsterday may be your road to greatness. This unique event, to be held in Detroit on September 10, 2005, challenges amateur drivers and their pit crews to design, construct, and race human-powered 'dragsters' that can cover a 1/8-mile flat course with speed, style, and showmanship. And the Grand Prize is what you've been dreaming about since you were a kid: an ultimate drag racing experience at the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School.
Are you a would-be automotive engineer? Do you doodle car concepts? Are your cell phone minutes consumed with discussions about gear ratios? Red Bull Dragsterday may be your road to greatness. This unique event, to be held in Detroit on September 10, 2005, challenges amateur drivers and their pit crews to design, construct, and race human-powered 'dragsters' that can cover a 1/8-mile flat course with speed, style, and showmanship. And the Grand Prize is what you've been dreaming about since you were a kid: an ultimate drag racing experience at the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
The New Face of Racing: Cosmetic Industry Leader StriVectin-SD(R) Sponsors Top Fuel Dragster at SummitRacing.com Nationals
For the first time in NHRA history, a high-end skin-care product is sponsoring a Top Fuel dragster. StriVectin-SD, the 'stretch mark cream turned anti-wrinkle phenomenon(TM),' is the title sponsor of a nitro-fueled rail at the NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals April 14-17 in Las Vegas.
For the first time in NHRA history, a high-end skin-care product is sponsoring a Top Fuel dragster. StriVectin-SD, the 'stretch mark cream turned anti-wrinkle phenomenon(TM),' is the title sponsor of a nitro-fueled rail at the NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals April 14-17 in Las Vegas.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
NHRA SUMMITRACING.COM NATIONALS FACT SHEET
All the info you need to know to enjoy the NHRA Las Vegas Extravaganza whether on site or at home.
All the info you need to know to enjoy the NHRA Las Vegas Extravaganza whether on site or at home.
2005 Houston & IHRA San Antonio Personal Bests
Steve Klemetti captures all the new drivers and personal best performances from 2005 NHRA Houston & IHRA San Antonio.
Steve Klemetti captures all the new drivers and personal best performances from 2005 NHRA Houston & IHRA San Antonio.
One of a Kind: Jeff Courtie's Nitro Woody
Danny White kicks off a new series of articles featuring unique or one of a kind drag racing machines. The first vehicle is Jeff Courtie's blown nitro Woody.
To Reshape Headlamps, First Get Rid of the Bulbs
Designers who create the automotive fantasies known as concept cars are constantly hunting for something to innovate. This year, some of them have decided to liberate the headlamps. When Nissan unveiled its Azeal sporty coupe, the car was fitted with clusters of light-emitting diodes, rather than conventional bulbs, for headlamps.
Designers who create the automotive fantasies known as concept cars are constantly hunting for something to innovate. This year, some of them have decided to liberate the headlamps. When Nissan unveiled its Azeal sporty coupe, the car was fitted with clusters of light-emitting diodes, rather than conventional bulbs, for headlamps.
Dodge Charger models get price tags
Chrysler announced Wednesday that the base model of its new Charger will start at $22,995. While Charger models with the popular Hemi engine will start at $29,995, the base SE model price puts the large rear-wheel-drive muscle car into the same pricing category as some popular midsize car models, such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Nissan Altima.
Chrysler announced Wednesday that the base model of its new Charger will start at $22,995. While Charger models with the popular Hemi engine will start at $29,995, the base SE model price puts the large rear-wheel-drive muscle car into the same pricing category as some popular midsize car models, such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Nissan Altima.
U.S. to Order Tire Sensors on New Cars
Federal regulators are set to make automakers equip all lightweight passenger vehicles with tire pressure monitors, concluding a fight over what technology to adopt.
Federal regulators are set to make automakers equip all lightweight passenger vehicles with tire pressure monitors, concluding a fight over what technology to adopt.
Monday, April 11, 2005
Step 1: Check list of parts...
Germany's Marco Maurischat has sold his record-setting Competition Eliminator dragster and will be spending 2005 building a '57 'Vette bought in kit form from Tim McAmis Race Cars with a view to racing in NDRS Bilsport Pro Modified in 2006. Marco told Eurodragster.com all about his plans and his trip to see Tim.
Germany's Marco Maurischat has sold his record-setting Competition Eliminator dragster and will be spending 2005 building a '57 'Vette bought in kit form from Tim McAmis Race Cars with a view to racing in NDRS Bilsport Pro Modified in 2006. Marco told Eurodragster.com all about his plans and his trip to see Tim.
Sunday, April 10, 2005
70s Funny Cars - Photos and info on over 250 funny cars!
Danny White is back with 20 new funny cars! We have 10 from the land down under and ten more from OCIR.
Danny White is back with 20 new funny cars! We have 10 from the land down under and ten more from OCIR.
2005 NHRA Houston Final Results
Final elimination results and up to date PowerAde points standings after the 18th O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals in Houston.
Final elimination results and up to date PowerAde points standings after the 18th O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals in Houston.
Speed fans, thundering engines fill local track
The smell of fumes filled the air as the Night of Fire returned to Edinburg International Racetrack on Saturday night.
The smell of fumes filled the air as the Night of Fire returned to Edinburg International Racetrack on Saturday night.
Speed freaks ready for take off on airfield drag strip
From competitions to determine who has the best car stereo system to jet-engineered quad bikes, if you are looking for a wild weekend with a motoring twist, the 2005 season is just beginning to fire on all cylinders, and Crail is where it's all at.
From competitions to determine who has the best car stereo system to jet-engineered quad bikes, if you are looking for a wild weekend with a motoring twist, the 2005 season is just beginning to fire on all cylinders, and Crail is where it's all at.
Book Review: Shirley Muldowney's Tales From The Track
Although I've been a fan of Shirley Mudowney since her Funny Car days, most of what I knew about her was that she was a fierce competitor that wasn't afraid to say what she thought. After reading her new book, I have gained insight into what made Shirley the champion drag racer that she is and I have even more respect for her as a person and a racer.
Although I've been a fan of Shirley Mudowney since her Funny Car days, most of what I knew about her was that she was a fierce competitor that wasn't afraid to say what she thought. After reading her new book, I have gained insight into what made Shirley the champion drag racer that she is and I have even more respect for her as a person and a racer.
70s Funny Cars: Round 28
Here is a sneak preview of a new round for the 70s Funny Cars site, featuring the awesome photos of Mike Ditty. Most are from the late seventies at Orange County International Raceway.
70s Funny Cars: Round 27
The long awaited next round of 70s Funny Cars is here! The new round is an all Australian round devoted to the land down under, starting with the first funny car in Australia and including nine others who made the 70s great.
Visual Velocity: Motorsports Photography from Australia
The nostalgia drag racing photos on this site were taken in the late 1960's, throughout the 1970's and into the early 1980's, mainly at the long-gone, but fondly remembered, Castlereagh Dragway in Sydney. Some of them were also taken at the old Surfers Paradise track and at Adelaide. The nostalgia hot rod photos were taken during the 1970's at the Street Rod Nationals at Narrandera and Albury.
The nostalgia drag racing photos on this site were taken in the late 1960's, throughout the 1970's and into the early 1980's, mainly at the long-gone, but fondly remembered, Castlereagh Dragway in Sydney. Some of them were also taken at the old Surfers Paradise track and at Adelaide. The nostalgia hot rod photos were taken during the 1970's at the Street Rod Nationals at Narrandera and Albury.
Saturday, April 09, 2005
2005 NHRA Houston Final Qualifying Results
Final qualifying results and first round pairings from the 2005 O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park.
Final qualifying results and first round pairings from the 2005 O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park.
British AA/Fuel Altereds, Part III: 1990-2005
Danny White and Alan Currans tell and show us the British Fuel Altered scene from 1990 to the present.
Lynn Welch no powderpuff story
Each weekday, Blountville, TN's Lynn Welch deals with animal emergencies. Her pace is even faster on weekends. Welch has been a regular in the popular Sunoco Bracket Series program at Bristol Dragway for three years.
Each weekday, Blountville, TN's Lynn Welch deals with animal emergencies. Her pace is even faster on weekends. Welch has been a regular in the popular Sunoco Bracket Series program at Bristol Dragway for three years.
British AA/Fuel Altereds, Part II: 1981-1990
Danny White and Alan Currans team up to discuss and show phase II of the history of British Fuel Altereds. Part two of a three-part series.
British AA/Fuel Altereds: The Beginning
Danny White takes us through the history of AA/Fuel Altereds in England, 1971-1975 (part one of a two-part series).
Top Ten Small Block Doorslammers, 2005
Six years after publishing his initial list of the world's quickest small blocks, Danny White is back to see where things shake out under the recent onslaught of Sport Compact racers.
Six years after publishing his initial list of the world's quickest small blocks, Danny White is back to see where things shake out under the recent onslaught of Sport Compact racers.
ANRA Classic Opener Photos, Part II
More photo coverage of the American Nostalgia Drag Racing Association's first race, the Classic Opener.
ANRA Classic Opener Photos
Photo coverage of ANRA's first race, the Classic Opener at Los Angeles County Raceway in Palmdale, California.
ANRA Classic Opener: Winner Photos
Starting line action of all the winners at the ANRA Classic Opener in Palmdale, California, on Saturday April 2, 2005.
Machinations from the Michigan Madman (Part One)
Perhaps the most fearless racer in drag racing history checks in with his thoughts on the state of the sport.
Perhaps the most fearless racer in drag racing history checks in with his thoughts on the state of the sport.
Machinations from the Michigan Madman (Part Two)
The famed Michigan Madman leaves no one untouched with his thoughts on sponsors, prize money, promoters, race track owners, sanctioning organizations, and spectators.
The famed Michigan Madman leaves no one untouched with his thoughts on sponsors, prize money, promoters, race track owners, sanctioning organizations, and spectators.
2005 NHRA Houston Friday Qualifying Results
Day one pro qualifying numbers from the 2005 O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park.
Day one pro qualifying numbers from the 2005 O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park.
1973 AHRA Grand Am Series Event at Dragway 42 Photo Gallery
Terrific photographs by Kevin Cooke of the title drag racing event held in West Salem, Ohio.
Terrific photographs by Kevin Cooke of the title drag racing event held in West Salem, Ohio.
Friday, April 08, 2005
Drag racing isn't always being the fastest
There are rules so that as many participants as possible can compete. This is where the complications and the difficulties in watching drag racing come in. If you are not familiar with legal drag racing, you might not understand what you are seeing during a race. So if you want to know more, read on.
There are rules so that as many participants as possible can compete. This is where the complications and the difficulties in watching drag racing come in. If you are not familiar with legal drag racing, you might not understand what you are seeing during a race. So if you want to know more, read on.
Raceway Breaks Down Drag Racer's Death
Racer Michelle 'Shelly' Howard may have lost consciousness and been unable to cut the fuel firing the engine of her dragster before it flipped over and shot backward, killing her and her son.
Racer Michelle 'Shelly' Howard may have lost consciousness and been unable to cut the fuel firing the engine of her dragster before it flipped over and shot backward, killing her and her son.
Local racer Enders pits self against the guys
The devotion still baffles Erica Enders. Every time she races, fans stand nearly 20-wide and 20-deep at her trailer. They want to catch a glimpse of her. Shake her hand. Get her autograph.
The devotion still baffles Erica Enders. Every time she races, fans stand nearly 20-wide and 20-deep at her trailer. They want to catch a glimpse of her. Shake her hand. Get her autograph.
Attend this weekend's drag races in Inyokern
Our very own Inyokern Airport will be the scene of some great drag racing this weekend, April 9th and 10th, featuring the Standard 1320 Group's vintage drag racing as well as the Dust Devils who are recognized, by 'The Guiness Book Of World Records,' as the world's oldest continually operated drag racing club.
Our very own Inyokern Airport will be the scene of some great drag racing this weekend, April 9th and 10th, featuring the Standard 1320 Group's vintage drag racing as well as the Dust Devils who are recognized, by 'The Guiness Book Of World Records,' as the world's oldest continually operated drag racing club.
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Yesterday's Heroes: Don Roberts
Bud DeBoer introduces us to Don Roberts, the 1971 New England Driver of the Year who did seat time in great machines from Jack Doyle, A & J Speed Center, King & Marshall, Tom Dawes, Kosty Ivanof, and others.
Step up to Pro Stock has been a culture shock for Enders
Erica Enders has made countless runs -- and won a handful of races -- as a Junior Dragster competitor on the quarter-mile drag strip at Houston Raceway Park. But when Enders, a 21-year-old Houston native, pulls her Cagnazzi Racing Pro Stock Chevrolet to the starting line Friday afternoon for her first qualifying run as a professional at HRP, it is unlikely she will have a hometown advantage.
Erica Enders has made countless runs -- and won a handful of races -- as a Junior Dragster competitor on the quarter-mile drag strip at Houston Raceway Park. But when Enders, a 21-year-old Houston native, pulls her Cagnazzi Racing Pro Stock Chevrolet to the starting line Friday afternoon for her first qualifying run as a professional at HRP, it is unlikely she will have a hometown advantage.
Homebuilder branches out into drag racing
It comes as a pleasant surprise that when David Powers, the mammoth Houston homebuilder, looks out on the expanse of Houston Raceway Park, he sees not visions of rows of new homes, but race fans and race cars. For years to come.
It comes as a pleasant surprise that when David Powers, the mammoth Houston homebuilder, looks out on the expanse of Houston Raceway Park, he sees not visions of rows of new homes, but race fans and race cars. For years to come.
The Nitro Ambassadors
Sweden's Lorentzon and Möller Top Fuel Dragster team are to take Top Fuel racing to a new audience. The team will be taking their new Top Fueller to Estonia with every intention of putting on a good show and putting the local track record out of reach for quite some time. Crew Chief Kenneth Lorentzon told Eurodragster.com about the team's new adventure.
Sweden's Lorentzon and Möller Top Fuel Dragster team are to take Top Fuel racing to a new audience. The team will be taking their new Top Fueller to Estonia with every intention of putting on a good show and putting the local track record out of reach for quite some time. Crew Chief Kenneth Lorentzon told Eurodragster.com about the team's new adventure.
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Lavy Wins Texas Stampede With Broken Car; Richardson, Cameron and Blakely Make Two Finals Each
Results from the BTE/Citgo Series Texas Stampede, presented by Advanced Product Design, in Denton, Texas, on April 1-3.
Results from the BTE/Citgo Series Texas Stampede, presented by Advanced Product Design, in Denton, Texas, on April 1-3.
Simmons takes first at drag strip
Ron Simmons of Cape Girardeau won the feature race in Super Pro at the Sikeston Drag Strip on Saturday.
Ron Simmons of Cape Girardeau won the feature race in Super Pro at the Sikeston Drag Strip on Saturday.
Rogan Sets Himself For Tin Top Titles
A 20-year hiatus from the sport of drag racing hasn't hindered the ability of current ANDRA Australian Pro Stock Drag Racing series leader Dave Rogan.
A 20-year hiatus from the sport of drag racing hasn't hindered the ability of current ANDRA Australian Pro Stock Drag Racing series leader Dave Rogan.
Speed Dawg Performance Apparel
Speed Dawg Performance Apparel steps up to sponsor Draglist.com. Welcome aboard! Speed Dawg Performance Apparel can be customized for enthusiasts in Street Rod, Quarter Mile, Nostalgia, Dirt Trackin' and Muscle Car. There are also several other versions due to be released. Visit our online store to find what's right for you.
Speed Dawg Performance Apparel steps up to sponsor Draglist.com. Welcome aboard! Speed Dawg Performance Apparel can be customized for enthusiasts in Street Rod, Quarter Mile, Nostalgia, Dirt Trackin' and Muscle Car. There are also several other versions due to be released. Visit our online store to find what's right for you.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Interview with the Pros: Dick LaHaie
Dick LaHaie is arguably the most respected crew chief in the Top Fuel ranks if not all of NHRA drag racing. The 63-year-old crew chief talks about his five championships, the pressure of tuning a high-profile race car, Funny Cars, his rivals, and his passion for Hot Rods.
Dick LaHaie is arguably the most respected crew chief in the Top Fuel ranks if not all of NHRA drag racing. The 63-year-old crew chief talks about his five championships, the pressure of tuning a high-profile race car, Funny Cars, his rivals, and his passion for Hot Rods.
ARSLANIAN, STREETGLOW SOLARA RACE TO BEST EVER 6.64 AT NHRA MOROSO
Bullish Racing owner and driver Ara Arslanian drove his StreetGlow-sponsored Solara to an eye-opening, career-best 6.644-second/202.38-mph qualifying blast at the third annual BFGoodrich Tires NHRA Sport Compact Nationals.
Bullish Racing owner and driver Ara Arslanian drove his StreetGlow-sponsored Solara to an eye-opening, career-best 6.644-second/202.38-mph qualifying blast at the third annual BFGoodrich Tires NHRA Sport Compact Nationals.
MG Easter Thunderball Drag report
Probably the fastest MG out there, Chris Johnson's MG XPower liveried drag MG ZS recently started its season at Santa Pod.
Probably the fastest MG out there, Chris Johnson's MG XPower liveried drag MG ZS recently started its season at Santa Pod.
Monday, April 04, 2005
Drag Racer, Son Die in Raceway Accident
A top female drag racer and her son were killed after her car went out of control and struck his support vehicle at Tulsa Raceway Park, police said Sunday.
A top female drag racer and her son were killed after her car went out of control and struck his support vehicle at Tulsa Raceway Park, police said Sunday.
Thomas Motorsports Fields New Outlaw Top Sportsman Car
Thomas Motorsports has teamed up with Heath Harvey for the 2005 racing season and they are already going rounds.
Thomas Motorsports has teamed up with Heath Harvey for the 2005 racing season and they are already going rounds.
Sunday, April 03, 2005
O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals Fact Sheet
All fans need to know to enjoy the 18th annual O’Reilly Spring Nationals, either on site or at home.
All fans need to know to enjoy the 18th annual O’Reilly Spring Nationals, either on site or at home.
Speedway's owner looks at acquiring drag-racing group
The company that owns Bristol Motor Speedway might be expanding into something other than NASCAR. Bruton Smith, president and chief executive officer of Speedway Motorsports, said last week he wants to acquire the National Hot Rod Association.
The company that owns Bristol Motor Speedway might be expanding into something other than NASCAR. Bruton Smith, president and chief executive officer of Speedway Motorsports, said last week he wants to acquire the National Hot Rod Association.
Qualifying complete at SIR's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event
In the final rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Southwestern International Raceway (SIR) Chris Demke was the top qualifier in Top Alcohol Dragster and Larry Miner maintained his No. 1 position in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
In the final rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Southwestern International Raceway (SIR) Chris Demke was the top qualifier in Top Alcohol Dragster and Larry Miner maintained his No. 1 position in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
Former Division 4 champ Shelly Howard dies in accident
Former two-time Division 4 Top Alcohol Dragster driver Shelly Howard died Saturday, April 2, as the result of injuries suffered in an exhibition pass at a non-NHRA track in Tulsa, Okla., in an incident that also claimed the life of her son Brian.
Former two-time Division 4 Top Alcohol Dragster driver Shelly Howard died Saturday, April 2, as the result of injuries suffered in an exhibition pass at a non-NHRA track in Tulsa, Okla., in an incident that also claimed the life of her son Brian.
Shelly Howard Killed in Testing Accident
It is with great sadness that we report that Top Alcohol Dragster driver Shelly Howard was killed yesterday in an accident at Tulsa Raceway Park.
It is with great sadness that we report that Top Alcohol Dragster driver Shelly Howard was killed yesterday in an accident at Tulsa Raceway Park.
2005 IHRA San Antonio Final Results
Clay Millican has risen to the top of the IHRA Top Fuel field and has held that perch for the last four seasons. He entered 2005 with a record 37 career Ironmen and an unprecedented four consecutive World Championships. His campaign for a fifth consecutive title got off to a good start as he won at San Antonio for a third straight time and opened his season with a win for the fourth year in a row. Rob Rob Atchison, Daniel Seamon, and Ed Hoover also kicked off the 2005 IHRA season with wins.
Clay Millican has risen to the top of the IHRA Top Fuel field and has held that perch for the last four seasons. He entered 2005 with a record 37 career Ironmen and an unprecedented four consecutive World Championships. His campaign for a fifth consecutive title got off to a good start as he won at San Antonio for a third straight time and opened his season with a win for the fourth year in a row. Rob Rob Atchison, Daniel Seamon, and Ed Hoover also kicked off the 2005 IHRA season with wins.
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Fearless Fred Goeske -- Photos and History
During the 60's and 70's, Fearless Fred Goeske toured some truly unique drag racing creations. He was the 1969 F/C National Record Holder with his famous Fred Goeske Funny Car sponsored by the Plymouth Dealers Association of Southern California. In the 60's and 70s, Fred was a match car racer and campaigned with the Coca-Cola Cavalcade of Funny Cars, putting on trend setting shows for the race fans.
During the 60's and 70's, Fearless Fred Goeske toured some truly unique drag racing creations. He was the 1969 F/C National Record Holder with his famous Fred Goeske Funny Car sponsored by the Plymouth Dealers Association of Southern California. In the 60's and 70s, Fred was a match car racer and campaigned with the Coca-Cola Cavalcade of Funny Cars, putting on trend setting shows for the race fans.
NHRA Drag Racing Revs up Sunday
Drag racing action revs-up this Sunday at Kaua'i Raceway Park in Mana. It promises to be a fun filled day and the weather on the west side is almost always clear.
Drag racing action revs-up this Sunday at Kaua'i Raceway Park in Mana. It promises to be a fun filled day and the weather on the west side is almost always clear.
2005 IHRA San Antonio Friday Qualifying Results
At last season's Amalie Oil Texas Nationals, IHRA Top Fuel driver Bruce Litton hit the wall in the semifinals and suffered the most devastating crash of his career. He returned to the same track, the same lane and the same event to grab the provisional pole position after Friday qualifying at San Antonio Raceway. Plus all day one pro qualifying numbers.
At last season's Amalie Oil Texas Nationals, IHRA Top Fuel driver Bruce Litton hit the wall in the semifinals and suffered the most devastating crash of his career. He returned to the same track, the same lane and the same event to grab the provisional pole position after Friday qualifying at San Antonio Raceway. Plus all day one pro qualifying numbers.
Easter Thunderball - Santa Pod Raceway, England
The Easter Thunderball is the first major event of the European Drag Racing season and what a great start to the season it was!
Dust Devils to Hold Drag Race on April 9 & 10
The Dust Devils Auto Club will be hosting a two-day race at the Inyokern Airport April 9th and 10th. The club, which has put on races at the track for 51 years (making it the oldest continuously operated dragstrip in the world), will have two days of fun filled racing.
The Dust Devils Auto Club will be hosting a two-day race at the Inyokern Airport April 9th and 10th. The club, which has put on races at the track for 51 years (making it the oldest continuously operated dragstrip in the world), will have two days of fun filled racing.
Classic Car Commercials
Let's go back to those days of yesteryear, where muscle cars appeared in ads on our TV screens...
Let's go back to those days of yesteryear, where muscle cars appeared in ads on our TV screens...
Friday, April 01, 2005
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Montgomery Motorsports Park delayed until July
Due to substantial flooding in the pit area, the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event that was scheduled to take place this weekend at Montgomery Motorsports Park has been postponed. The event will now take place July 16-17.
Due to substantial flooding in the pit area, the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event that was scheduled to take place this weekend at Montgomery Motorsports Park has been postponed. The event will now take place July 16-17.
Hill on that pass
UK Jet Funny Car pilot Martin Hill, who recorded a World's best terminal speed for a Jet of 336.10 at Santa Pod Raceway last weekend, has given Eurodragster.com his personal account of the run. Eurodragster.com has also spoken to a member of Santa Pod Raceway's timing crew who has explained why he considers the terminal speed to be genuine.
Editor's note: A review of the incremental timers have disputed the validity of this run. BP
UK Jet Funny Car pilot Martin Hill, who recorded a World's best terminal speed for a Jet of 336.10 at Santa Pod Raceway last weekend, has given Eurodragster.com his personal account of the run. Eurodragster.com has also spoken to a member of Santa Pod Raceway's timing crew who has explained why he considers the terminal speed to be genuine.
Editor's note: A review of the incremental timers have disputed the validity of this run. BP
ANRA 2005 Season Opener Radio Spot
Hey, need a little lift to get you ready for the 2005 season? Here's the radio spot for the American Nostalgia Racing Association's 2005 season opener.
Hey, need a little lift to get you ready for the 2005 season? Here's the radio spot for the American Nostalgia Racing Association's 2005 season opener.
2005 Outlaw Fuel Altered Preview
With every new year comes the excitement of a new season of drag racing. The Outlaw Fuel Altered Association is just a few weeks away from kicking off their seventh season on April 16th at Redline Raceway in Caddo Mills, TX. Over the past few seasons the Outlaw Fuel Altered Association has blossomed into one of the biggest match race organizations in the southwest. Along with this growth has come tougher competition and much bigger car counts.
With every new year comes the excitement of a new season of drag racing. The Outlaw Fuel Altered Association is just a few weeks away from kicking off their seventh season on April 16th at Redline Raceway in Caddo Mills, TX. Over the past few seasons the Outlaw Fuel Altered Association has blossomed into one of the biggest match race organizations in the southwest. Along with this growth has come tougher competition and much bigger car counts.
Densham team still working out kinks after three races
Three races into the 2005 NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series season, Gary Densham has failed to qualify for two national events and is a distant 18th in the NHRA Funny Car standings. But Densham, who left John Force Racing after four years to start his own team this season, isn't reaching for the panic button.
Three races into the 2005 NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series season, Gary Densham has failed to qualify for two national events and is a distant 18th in the NHRA Funny Car standings. But Densham, who left John Force Racing after four years to start his own team this season, isn't reaching for the panic button.
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