1965 Preston Honea Hemi Marlin Pics
Thought you guys might get a kick out of my tribute car to Preston. He's lent me some cool personal stuff and told some cool stories about the original wheelstander. Steve Drucker
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
Connie Swingle Tribute
Drag racing lost one of its original characters when Connie Swingle passed away on September 29. Don Ewald offers this tribute.
Drag racing lost one of its original characters when Connie Swingle passed away on September 29. Don Ewald offers this tribute.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
2007 Time Machine Nationals Photos
45 pics from the 2007 Time Machine Nationals at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, Wisconsin thanks to Peter Ores.
1500 Fast Fotos from Turtmann
Here are more than 1500 awesome photos from the race of Dragster de Turtmann, Switzerland, on July 20-21-22, 2007: http://www.photosvalais.ch
Here are more than 1500 awesome photos from the race of Dragster de Turtmann, Switzerland, on July 20-21-22, 2007: http://www.photosvalais.ch
Equation of Force and time
For Ashley Force, success is measured in quick bursts, in seconds and thousandths of a second, but also in 30-minute television windows, in 55-minute photo shoots and in 14-hour days.
For Ashley Force, success is measured in quick bursts, in seconds and thousandths of a second, but also in 30-minute television windows, in 55-minute photo shoots and in 14-hour days.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Pro Stock Showdown Finalists Confirmed
MILAN, Michigan (September 22, 2007) – The finalists for the Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock Showdown have been confirmed. The Showdown will take place next weekend at Maryland International Raceway during the Torco Racing Fuels President’s Cup Nationals.
Heading into this weekend’s race at Milan Dragway, the only driver with a mathematical chance to get into the Showdown was Rickie Smith. However, when John Nobile qualified No. 9 for the Suzuki Motor City Nationals, he shut the door on Smith’s chances.
The pairings:
#1 - Robert Patrick vs. #8 - John Nobile
#2 - Pete Berner vs. #7 – Rob Mansfield
#3 - Steve Spiess vs. #6 – Frank Gugliotta
#4 - John Montecalvo vs. #5 – Brian Gahm
MILAN, Michigan (September 22, 2007) – The finalists for the Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock Showdown have been confirmed. The Showdown will take place next weekend at Maryland International Raceway during the Torco Racing Fuels President’s Cup Nationals.
Heading into this weekend’s race at Milan Dragway, the only driver with a mathematical chance to get into the Showdown was Rickie Smith. However, when John Nobile qualified No. 9 for the Suzuki Motor City Nationals, he shut the door on Smith’s chances.
The pairings:
#1 - Robert Patrick vs. #8 - John Nobile
#2 - Pete Berner vs. #7 – Rob Mansfield
#3 - Steve Spiess vs. #6 – Frank Gugliotta
#4 - John Montecalvo vs. #5 – Brian Gahm
Monday, September 17, 2007
Rapid Ronald Lyles: From the Streets to the Strip
Here is a great page of articles and photos about Rapid Ronald Lyles and other black drag racing stars.
Here is a great page of articles and photos about Rapid Ronald Lyles and other black drag racing stars.
"Big Daddy" Roth's Orbitron Found in Mexico
The long-lost Orbitron, a one-off custom show car built by hot rod pioneer Ed Roth, appears to have been found last week—being used as a dumpster outside a porn shop in Mexico.
The long-lost Orbitron, a one-off custom show car built by hot rod pioneer Ed Roth, appears to have been found last week—being used as a dumpster outside a porn shop in Mexico.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
2007 NHRA Memphis Friday Qualifying
Day one qualifying results from the 20th annual O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Memphis Motorsports Park.
Day one qualifying results from the 20th annual O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Memphis Motorsports Park.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES ON NEW RACE CONTROL TOWER AT GAINESVILLE RACEWAY
GAINESVILLE – Phase two of the multi-million-dollar, multi-phase renovation project at Gainesville Raceway is underway, with the new race control tower and media center quickly taking shape.
Fans, media and personnel should expect to see the new facility – complete with a state-of-the-art media center and 360-degree race control center on the top floor - in March, at the popular 39th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals.
New grandstand suites were already in place for this year’s event, as were permanent grandstands on the spectator side (north side) of the track, as part of the multi-phase project that will eventually overhaul and update the entire track.
Gainesville Raceway, located near the University of Florida campus in north-central section of the state, opened in 1969 and held its first Gatornationals event in 1970. Long considered one of the fastest tracks on the NHRA circuit, it was from this legendary launch point that drivers clocked the first 260-, 270- and 300-mph Top Fuel runs. It remains one of the fastest tracks on the circuit today.
GAINESVILLE – Phase two of the multi-million-dollar, multi-phase renovation project at Gainesville Raceway is underway, with the new race control tower and media center quickly taking shape.
Fans, media and personnel should expect to see the new facility – complete with a state-of-the-art media center and 360-degree race control center on the top floor - in March, at the popular 39th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals.
New grandstand suites were already in place for this year’s event, as were permanent grandstands on the spectator side (north side) of the track, as part of the multi-phase project that will eventually overhaul and update the entire track.
Gainesville Raceway, located near the University of Florida campus in north-central section of the state, opened in 1969 and held its first Gatornationals event in 1970. Long considered one of the fastest tracks on the NHRA circuit, it was from this legendary launch point that drivers clocked the first 260-, 270- and 300-mph Top Fuel runs. It remains one of the fastest tracks on the circuit today.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
AOL SPORTS NAMES RACING DRIVER ASHLEY FORCE THE “HOTTEST ATHLETE” IN SPORTS
Sports Fans Select Force Over Tom Brady in AOL Sports’ First “Hottest Athlete” Poll
New York, NY - September 5, 2007 -- AOL Sports today announced that NHRA Driver Ashley Force has been named the winner of the First Annual “Hottest Athlete” Poll (http://sports.aol.com/photos/hottestathletes.) AOL Sports users voted on the best-looking sports guys and gals over the last several weeks and Force came out on top. Force, who is the daughter of NHRA racing legend John Force, beat out football hunk Tom Brady, as well as fellow motorsports sensation Danica Patrick, for the nod as the hottest athlete in sports.
Force spent two seasons in the entry-level Super Comp class and three more in Top Alcohol Dragster class before becoming the 10th woman in NHRA history to earn a license to compete in the Funny Car division. While competing in Top Alcohol, she won five NHRA national events including the biggest event in the sport, the 2004 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Ashley, and her father John Force, made racing history this past April when they became the first father and daughter to race against each other. Ashley won the race and advanced to the semifinals where she tied for the highest ever Funny Car event finish for a female.
Sports Fans Select Force Over Tom Brady in AOL Sports’ First “Hottest Athlete” Poll
New York, NY - September 5, 2007 -- AOL Sports today announced that NHRA Driver Ashley Force has been named the winner of the First Annual “Hottest Athlete” Poll (http://sports.aol.com/photos/hottestathletes.) AOL Sports users voted on the best-looking sports guys and gals over the last several weeks and Force came out on top. Force, who is the daughter of NHRA racing legend John Force, beat out football hunk Tom Brady, as well as fellow motorsports sensation Danica Patrick, for the nod as the hottest athlete in sports.
Force spent two seasons in the entry-level Super Comp class and three more in Top Alcohol Dragster class before becoming the 10th woman in NHRA history to earn a license to compete in the Funny Car division. While competing in Top Alcohol, she won five NHRA national events including the biggest event in the sport, the 2004 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Ashley, and her father John Force, made racing history this past April when they became the first father and daughter to race against each other. Ashley won the race and advanced to the semifinals where she tied for the highest ever Funny Car event finish for a female.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
IT'S FORCE VS. BRADY IN AOL'S 'HOTTEST ATHLETE IN SPORTS' POLL
Rookie NHRA POWERade Series Funny Car driver Ashley Force was voted “Hottest Female Athlete” by AOL users and now faces NFL Quarterback Tom Brady, of the New England Patriots, for the overall title of “Hottest Athlete in Sports.”
Force defeated IRL’s Danica Patrick en route to the title. Voting continues through Monday, with the winner to be revealed Wednesday.
Force drives the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang for John Force Racing.
Vote here: Hottest Athletes: Women's Bracket - AOL Sports
Rookie NHRA POWERade Series Funny Car driver Ashley Force was voted “Hottest Female Athlete” by AOL users and now faces NFL Quarterback Tom Brady, of the New England Patriots, for the overall title of “Hottest Athlete in Sports.”
Force defeated IRL’s Danica Patrick en route to the title. Voting continues through Monday, with the winner to be revealed Wednesday.
Force drives the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang for John Force Racing.
Vote here: Hottest Athletes: Women's Bracket - AOL Sports
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
TROXEL, CAPPS QUICKEST AT TUESDAY TESTING FOR MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS
CLERMONT, Ind. – Melanie Troxel and Ron Capps posted the quickest runs in their respective categories Tuesday at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis during testing for the 53rd annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race.
Troxel and Capps will be among the many drivers competing in the $2.6 million event, Aug. 29 — Sept. 3 at the legendary multi-use motorsports facility. ESPN2 will provide more than 10 hours of event coverage of the historic race.
Troxel’s Vietnam Veterans/POW-MIA dragster clocked the quickest Top Fuel run of the day, with 4.530 second run at 328.46 mph.
“We made three runs today and two of them we got down the track so we’re feeling pretty good about the test session in general,” Troxel said. “I’m looking forward to getting out here tomorrow and seeing if we can’t improve on those times.”
Troxel found herself within 2 points of the eighth-place cutoff spot in the Countdown to the Championship heading into the Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals last week in Reading, Pa. but was unable to make it into the Top 8 after a first round loss to teammate Morgan Lucas. Though Troxel finds herself on the outside of the Countdown playoffs, her motivation in testing is to test some of the smaller things on her dragster in preparation for next week’s event in Indy.
“We’ve just been testing some little things,” Troxel said. “Trying some new clutch discs and just generally getting ready for qualifying here at Indy. I would imagine that is what we are going to do out here tomorrow. A little bit of testing and a little bit of getting ready for our U.S. Nationals tune-up.”
Following a close second during the test session was U.S. Army dragster pilot and five-time U.S. Nationals winner Tony Schumacher. Schumacher piloted his dragster to a 4.572 second run at 325.85 mph. Schumacher is the defending event winner in Indy and is currently fourth in the POWERade Championship point standings.
Capps held the fastest run in Funny Car for most of the day, driving his Brut Dodge Charger to a 4.852 second at 317.12 mph run. Currently sitting in the No.1 position in the points in Funny Car, Capps is ready to see what will happen in Indy next week.
“I’m so excited with the Countdown starting,” Capps said. “You can feel the excitement and there is so much going on. We got in the lanes right at 8 o’clock and ran a 485 and right now, to be honest with you, we’re not testing. We’re practicing. And we’re practicing running race day attitudes, approaching night qualifying and getting ready. It’s just exciting. I wish next weekend was here all ready.”
Capps’ teammate, Gary Scelzi, drove his HEMI/Oakley Dodge Charger to the second spot during testing with a 4.869 second run at 321.19 mph. “Fast” Jack Beckman completed the Don Schumacher Racing Funny Car trio, driving his Mail Terminal Services Dodge Charger to the sixth spot in testing with a 5.229 second run at 207.72 mph.
Pro Stock driver Kevin Lawrence ended the day with the fastest run in his category. Lawrence drove his Modern Carraige Werks Chevy Cobalt to a 6.866 second run at 193. 18 mph.
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Joe DeSantis was the only rider to make a successful run down the track, posting a 7.958 second run at 130.15 mph.
Mac Tools U.S. Nationals testing continues Wednesday at 10 a.m.
CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Tuesday's best runs, listed in order of elapsed time, in Funny Car at the NHRA, Indianapolis Test Session:
Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed
1. Ron Capps Brut Charger 4.852 317.12
2. Gary Scelzi Hemi Oakley Charger 4.869 321.19
3. Mark Oswald Torco Racing Fuels Charger 4.974 294.82
4. Jerry Toliver Rockstar Energy Drinks Solara 4.995 311.13
5. Kenny Bernstein Monster Energy/Lucas Oil Charg 5.010 264.18
6. Jack Beckman MTS Charger 5.229 207.72
7. Gary Densham Torco/Racebricks Impala 7.420 114.45
8. Scott Kalitta DHL Solara 9.889 87.11
CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Tuesday's best runs, listed in order of elapsed time, in Top Fuel at the NHRA, Indianapolis Test Session:
Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed
1. Melanie Troxel Vietnam Veterans/POW-MIA Drags 4.530 328.46
2. Tony Schumacher U.S. Army Dragster 4.572 325.85
3. Whit Bazemore Matco Tools Dragster 6.451 127.67
4. Phil Burkart Hartley Racing Dragster 6.644 129.49
5. Hillary Will KB Racing Dragster 6.692 118.04
6. Scott Kalitta Mac Tools/Jesse James Dragster 7.367 106.22
7. Bob Vandergriff UPS Dragster 10.062 82.58
CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Tuesday's best runs, listed in order of elapsed time, in Pro Stock at the NHRA, Indianapolis Test Session:
Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed
1. Kevin Lawrence Modern Carriage Werks Cobalt 6.866 193.18
2. Matt Scranton GTO 6.869 200.74
3. Steve Schmidt Schmidt Competition Engines Co 6.870 201.22
4. Kenny Koretsky Indicom Cobalt 7.199 146.99
5. Matt Hartford GTO 7.421 130.69
CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Tuesday's best runs, listed in order of elapsed time, in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA, Indianapolis Test Session:
Psn Rider Vehicle ET Speed
1. Joe DeSantis Suzuki 7.958 130.15
CLERMONT, Ind. – Melanie Troxel and Ron Capps posted the quickest runs in their respective categories Tuesday at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis during testing for the 53rd annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race.
Troxel and Capps will be among the many drivers competing in the $2.6 million event, Aug. 29 — Sept. 3 at the legendary multi-use motorsports facility. ESPN2 will provide more than 10 hours of event coverage of the historic race.
Troxel’s Vietnam Veterans/POW-MIA dragster clocked the quickest Top Fuel run of the day, with 4.530 second run at 328.46 mph.
“We made three runs today and two of them we got down the track so we’re feeling pretty good about the test session in general,” Troxel said. “I’m looking forward to getting out here tomorrow and seeing if we can’t improve on those times.”
Troxel found herself within 2 points of the eighth-place cutoff spot in the Countdown to the Championship heading into the Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals last week in Reading, Pa. but was unable to make it into the Top 8 after a first round loss to teammate Morgan Lucas. Though Troxel finds herself on the outside of the Countdown playoffs, her motivation in testing is to test some of the smaller things on her dragster in preparation for next week’s event in Indy.
“We’ve just been testing some little things,” Troxel said. “Trying some new clutch discs and just generally getting ready for qualifying here at Indy. I would imagine that is what we are going to do out here tomorrow. A little bit of testing and a little bit of getting ready for our U.S. Nationals tune-up.”
Following a close second during the test session was U.S. Army dragster pilot and five-time U.S. Nationals winner Tony Schumacher. Schumacher piloted his dragster to a 4.572 second run at 325.85 mph. Schumacher is the defending event winner in Indy and is currently fourth in the POWERade Championship point standings.
Capps held the fastest run in Funny Car for most of the day, driving his Brut Dodge Charger to a 4.852 second at 317.12 mph run. Currently sitting in the No.1 position in the points in Funny Car, Capps is ready to see what will happen in Indy next week.
“I’m so excited with the Countdown starting,” Capps said. “You can feel the excitement and there is so much going on. We got in the lanes right at 8 o’clock and ran a 485 and right now, to be honest with you, we’re not testing. We’re practicing. And we’re practicing running race day attitudes, approaching night qualifying and getting ready. It’s just exciting. I wish next weekend was here all ready.”
Capps’ teammate, Gary Scelzi, drove his HEMI/Oakley Dodge Charger to the second spot during testing with a 4.869 second run at 321.19 mph. “Fast” Jack Beckman completed the Don Schumacher Racing Funny Car trio, driving his Mail Terminal Services Dodge Charger to the sixth spot in testing with a 5.229 second run at 207.72 mph.
Pro Stock driver Kevin Lawrence ended the day with the fastest run in his category. Lawrence drove his Modern Carraige Werks Chevy Cobalt to a 6.866 second run at 193. 18 mph.
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Joe DeSantis was the only rider to make a successful run down the track, posting a 7.958 second run at 130.15 mph.
Mac Tools U.S. Nationals testing continues Wednesday at 10 a.m.
CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Tuesday's best runs, listed in order of elapsed time, in Funny Car at the NHRA, Indianapolis Test Session:
Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed
1. Ron Capps Brut Charger 4.852 317.12
2. Gary Scelzi Hemi Oakley Charger 4.869 321.19
3. Mark Oswald Torco Racing Fuels Charger 4.974 294.82
4. Jerry Toliver Rockstar Energy Drinks Solara 4.995 311.13
5. Kenny Bernstein Monster Energy/Lucas Oil Charg 5.010 264.18
6. Jack Beckman MTS Charger 5.229 207.72
7. Gary Densham Torco/Racebricks Impala 7.420 114.45
8. Scott Kalitta DHL Solara 9.889 87.11
CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Tuesday's best runs, listed in order of elapsed time, in Top Fuel at the NHRA, Indianapolis Test Session:
Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed
1. Melanie Troxel Vietnam Veterans/POW-MIA Drags 4.530 328.46
2. Tony Schumacher U.S. Army Dragster 4.572 325.85
3. Whit Bazemore Matco Tools Dragster 6.451 127.67
4. Phil Burkart Hartley Racing Dragster 6.644 129.49
5. Hillary Will KB Racing Dragster 6.692 118.04
6. Scott Kalitta Mac Tools/Jesse James Dragster 7.367 106.22
7. Bob Vandergriff UPS Dragster 10.062 82.58
CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Tuesday's best runs, listed in order of elapsed time, in Pro Stock at the NHRA, Indianapolis Test Session:
Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed
1. Kevin Lawrence Modern Carriage Werks Cobalt 6.866 193.18
2. Matt Scranton GTO 6.869 200.74
3. Steve Schmidt Schmidt Competition Engines Co 6.870 201.22
4. Kenny Koretsky Indicom Cobalt 7.199 146.99
5. Matt Hartford GTO 7.421 130.69
CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Tuesday's best runs, listed in order of elapsed time, in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA, Indianapolis Test Session:
Psn Rider Vehicle ET Speed
1. Joe DeSantis Suzuki 7.958 130.15
Sunday, August 19, 2007
RELENTLESS RAIN AT MAPLE GROVE PUSHES ELIMINATIONS TO MONDAY
MOHNTON, Pa. - The 23rd annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals have been postponed until Monday after a light but steady rain halted the action midway through the first round of Funny Car eliminations and continued to fall for many hours thereafter. Action will resume at the exact same spot in the proceedings Monday morning at 10 a.m.
A few things were decided in the first round of Top Fuel. The pool of drivers fighting for the final spot in the Countdown to the Championship was pared from six racers to three, with Dave Grubnic, Doug Herbert, and Cory McClenathan still alive. All three of those men advanced to Round 2, along with points leader "Hot Rod" Fuller, J.R. Todd, Morgan Lucas, Doug Foley, and Clay Millican.
In Funny Car, Ron Capps edged Kenny Bernstein, with John Force and Tim Wilkerson also advancing to the quarterfinals.
MOHNTON, Pa. - The 23rd annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals have been postponed until Monday after a light but steady rain halted the action midway through the first round of Funny Car eliminations and continued to fall for many hours thereafter. Action will resume at the exact same spot in the proceedings Monday morning at 10 a.m.
A few things were decided in the first round of Top Fuel. The pool of drivers fighting for the final spot in the Countdown to the Championship was pared from six racers to three, with Dave Grubnic, Doug Herbert, and Cory McClenathan still alive. All three of those men advanced to Round 2, along with points leader "Hot Rod" Fuller, J.R. Todd, Morgan Lucas, Doug Foley, and Clay Millican.
In Funny Car, Ron Capps edged Kenny Bernstein, with John Force and Tim Wilkerson also advancing to the quarterfinals.
Woodburn Ford Fever Classic Results
Ford Fever Classic Results
WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP Woodburn, Ore. (Aug. 19)
The slight bit of moisture that fell overnight only served to freshen-up the air and improve the performance of the many Ford enthusiasts who attended the 10th Annual Ford Fever Classic sponsored by Hillyer’s Mid City Ford, Dearborn Classics, and Capitol Area Mustang Club. Cars from five states and Canada demonstrated their loyalty to the blue-oval logo and performed extremely well. A car show, swap meet, and display of the finest of the new year’s product, as well as an attractive display of Roush Mustangs only added to a great day of racing. Race results are listed below:
SUPER PRO
W: Roberta Van Scoyk, Willamina, OR ('67 Mustang) - 10.435, 127.64 (10.43 dial).
R/U: Jerry Odman, Pendleton, OR ('70 Maverick) - broke.
Semi's: Tracy Popham, Clarkston, WA ('66 Falcon);
PRO ET
W: Rob Merriman, Pendleton, OR ('67 Mustang) - 12.131, 110.82 (12.11 dial).
R/U: Dave Flett, Tillamook, OR ('67 Mustang) - foul.
SPORTSMAN
W: Matt Schumacher, Sublimity, OR ('03 Ford Lightning) - 13.212, 103.60 (13.10 dial).
R/U: Richard Watson, Portland, OR ('00 Ford) - 14.285, 96.70 (14.28 dial).
Semi's: Kathy Figini, Oregon City, OR ('76 Maverick);
Mike Harrison, Tillamook, OR ('72 Maverick).
Stick Shift
W: Dave Abslag, Redmond, OR ('06 Mustang) - 13.856, 103.72 (13.70 dial).
R/U: Vernon T Benguerel, Silverton, OR ('93 Mustang) - 13.459, 102.92 (13.40 dial).
Semi's: Steve Erickson, Portland, OR ('07 Shelby GT 350);
RUN TUFF
W: Chuck Gordon, Portland, OR (01 Mustang) -14.225, 103.28 (14.20 dial)
R/U: Tim Elvord, Abbotsford, BC (87 Mustang) –foul
Semi’s: Mike Morales, Coos Bay, OR 65 Mustang -foul
WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP Woodburn, Ore. (Aug. 19)
The slight bit of moisture that fell overnight only served to freshen-up the air and improve the performance of the many Ford enthusiasts who attended the 10th Annual Ford Fever Classic sponsored by Hillyer’s Mid City Ford, Dearborn Classics, and Capitol Area Mustang Club. Cars from five states and Canada demonstrated their loyalty to the blue-oval logo and performed extremely well. A car show, swap meet, and display of the finest of the new year’s product, as well as an attractive display of Roush Mustangs only added to a great day of racing. Race results are listed below:
SUPER PRO
W: Roberta Van Scoyk, Willamina, OR ('67 Mustang) - 10.435, 127.64 (10.43 dial).
R/U: Jerry Odman, Pendleton, OR ('70 Maverick) - broke.
Semi's: Tracy Popham, Clarkston, WA ('66 Falcon);
PRO ET
W: Rob Merriman, Pendleton, OR ('67 Mustang) - 12.131, 110.82 (12.11 dial).
R/U: Dave Flett, Tillamook, OR ('67 Mustang) - foul.
SPORTSMAN
W: Matt Schumacher, Sublimity, OR ('03 Ford Lightning) - 13.212, 103.60 (13.10 dial).
R/U: Richard Watson, Portland, OR ('00 Ford) - 14.285, 96.70 (14.28 dial).
Semi's: Kathy Figini, Oregon City, OR ('76 Maverick);
Mike Harrison, Tillamook, OR ('72 Maverick).
Stick Shift
W: Dave Abslag, Redmond, OR ('06 Mustang) - 13.856, 103.72 (13.70 dial).
R/U: Vernon T Benguerel, Silverton, OR ('93 Mustang) - 13.459, 102.92 (13.40 dial).
Semi's: Steve Erickson, Portland, OR ('07 Shelby GT 350);
RUN TUFF
W: Chuck Gordon, Portland, OR (01 Mustang) -14.225, 103.28 (14.20 dial)
R/U: Tim Elvord, Abbotsford, BC (87 Mustang) –foul
Semi’s: Mike Morales, Coos Bay, OR 65 Mustang -foul
Saturday, August 18, 2007
RACE RESULTS: WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP Woodburn, Ore. (Aug. 18)
On the final event of the VP Fuels Championship Series, racers were vying for every possible point to earn a spot on the Woodburn Dragstrip Summit ET Finals Team. Track Champions were crowned at this event. Tim Schillereff, from Portland OR topped all others in Super Pro. Vancouver, WA’s Steve Kelly earned top honors in Pro Bracket. Kathy Figini, from Oregon City, out-drove all the guys in Sportsman Bracket and Brian Carr, from Clackamas, OR claimed the Motorcycle Championship. A complete listing of team members will follow at a later date. Following is the results of the finals for today’s race:
SUPER PRO
W: Randy Pressel, Colton, OR ('01 V.E. Dragster) - 8.470, 148.36 (7.83 dial).
R/U: Donny Richards, Gladstone, OR ('66 Chevy Nova) - foul.
Semi's: Dennis Weddle, Salem, OR ('57 Chevy);
PRO
W: Mike Bales, Jr, Florence, OR ('65 Ford) - 11.747, 112.83 (11.72 dial).
R/U: Scott Ranelle, Tacoma, WA ('70 Nova) - foul.
Semi's: Casey DePeel, Gladstone, OR ('27 Roadster); Tony Price ('63 Nova).
SPORTSMAN
W: Patrick Arnott, Redmond, OR ('82 Camaro) - 13.732, 97.16 (13.77 dial).
R/U: Rodney Holt, Portland, OR (Mopar) - 14.857, 86.73 (14.90 dial).
Semi's: Karl Hart, Portland, OR ('84 Pontiac);
MOTORCYCLE
W: Mike O’Leary, Richland, WA ('81 Kawasaki) - 9.230, 134.08 (9.23 dial).
R/U: Craig Rych, North Bend, OR ('76 Kawasaki) - 9.821, 127.49 (9.83 dial).
Semi's: Brian Carr, Clackamas, OR ('83 Suzuki);
On the final event of the VP Fuels Championship Series, racers were vying for every possible point to earn a spot on the Woodburn Dragstrip Summit ET Finals Team. Track Champions were crowned at this event. Tim Schillereff, from Portland OR topped all others in Super Pro. Vancouver, WA’s Steve Kelly earned top honors in Pro Bracket. Kathy Figini, from Oregon City, out-drove all the guys in Sportsman Bracket and Brian Carr, from Clackamas, OR claimed the Motorcycle Championship. A complete listing of team members will follow at a later date. Following is the results of the finals for today’s race:
SUPER PRO
W: Randy Pressel, Colton, OR ('01 V.E. Dragster) - 8.470, 148.36 (7.83 dial).
R/U: Donny Richards, Gladstone, OR ('66 Chevy Nova) - foul.
Semi's: Dennis Weddle, Salem, OR ('57 Chevy);
PRO
W: Mike Bales, Jr, Florence, OR ('65 Ford) - 11.747, 112.83 (11.72 dial).
R/U: Scott Ranelle, Tacoma, WA ('70 Nova) - foul.
Semi's: Casey DePeel, Gladstone, OR ('27 Roadster); Tony Price ('63 Nova).
SPORTSMAN
W: Patrick Arnott, Redmond, OR ('82 Camaro) - 13.732, 97.16 (13.77 dial).
R/U: Rodney Holt, Portland, OR (Mopar) - 14.857, 86.73 (14.90 dial).
Semi's: Karl Hart, Portland, OR ('84 Pontiac);
MOTORCYCLE
W: Mike O’Leary, Richland, WA ('81 Kawasaki) - 9.230, 134.08 (9.23 dial).
R/U: Craig Rych, North Bend, OR ('76 Kawasaki) - 9.821, 127.49 (9.83 dial).
Semi's: Brian Carr, Clackamas, OR ('83 Suzuki);
RACE RESULTS: WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP Woodburn, Ore. (Aug. 17)
Sports Compact racers gathered on a Friday evening for an exciting afternoon and evening of drag race competition. Results from this race were critical in the determining of which competitors would earn the right to represent Woodburn Dragstrip at the Summit ET Finals, September 7-9, 2007. By virtue of a runner-up finish, Derrick Jackson earned the number one position in Sports Compact Sportsman. Joining him as the Sports Compact Pro representative will be Bud Kuhns, who cemented his position in the first round of competition. Complete final results are listed here:
SPORTS COMPACT SPORTSMAN
W: John Floyd, Jr ('01 Honda) - 17.799, 74.34 (17.74 dial).
R/U: Derrick Jackson ('98 Suzuki) - 18.996, 70.49 (18.85 dial).
Semi's: Aaron Mauldin ('97 Honda); Keith Duber ('96 Acura).
SPORTS COMPACT PRO
W: Pamela McClaskey ('77 Datsun) - 12.536, 106.62 (12.30 dial).
R/U: Jereme Lennig ('91 Honda) - 13.575, 107.44 (12.83 dial).
Semi's: Bernd Arndt ('93 VW);
STREET BIKE SHOOTOUT
W: Eric Johns ('79 Kawasaki) - 12.662, 104.94 (12.55 dial).
R/U: Roger Wolff (Kawasaki) - 9.319, 146.84 (9.32 dial).
Semi's: Daniel London ('01 Suzuki);
Sports Compact racers gathered on a Friday evening for an exciting afternoon and evening of drag race competition. Results from this race were critical in the determining of which competitors would earn the right to represent Woodburn Dragstrip at the Summit ET Finals, September 7-9, 2007. By virtue of a runner-up finish, Derrick Jackson earned the number one position in Sports Compact Sportsman. Joining him as the Sports Compact Pro representative will be Bud Kuhns, who cemented his position in the first round of competition. Complete final results are listed here:
SPORTS COMPACT SPORTSMAN
W: John Floyd, Jr ('01 Honda) - 17.799, 74.34 (17.74 dial).
R/U: Derrick Jackson ('98 Suzuki) - 18.996, 70.49 (18.85 dial).
Semi's: Aaron Mauldin ('97 Honda); Keith Duber ('96 Acura).
SPORTS COMPACT PRO
W: Pamela McClaskey ('77 Datsun) - 12.536, 106.62 (12.30 dial).
R/U: Jereme Lennig ('91 Honda) - 13.575, 107.44 (12.83 dial).
Semi's: Bernd Arndt ('93 VW);
STREET BIKE SHOOTOUT
W: Eric Johns ('79 Kawasaki) - 12.662, 104.94 (12.55 dial).
R/U: Roger Wolff (Kawasaki) - 9.319, 146.84 (9.32 dial).
Semi's: Daniel London ('01 Suzuki);
Friday, August 17, 2007
SALEM HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO HOST ALL HARLEY DRAG RACING ACTION IN WOODBURN, OR ON AUGUST 25TH AND 26TH
WINSTON-SALEM, NC, August 16, 2007—The All Harley Drag Racing association (AHDRA) is approaching the final five mark of the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts National Championship Series and with that- fierce competition is expected at the upcoming Salem Harley-Davidson Northwest Nationals on August 25th and 26th at Woodburn Dragstrip.
There is still plenty of room in several of AHDRA’s sixteen classes of competition for upsets and comeback championship titles as competitors load up for the action at Woodburn Dragstrip.
Fans can expect to see competitors from the east and west battle it out on the 1/4-mile for the prize purse, totaling over $60,000.
Fueling the excitement for this year’s event is a brand new title sponsor, Salem Harley-Davidson. AHDRA President, Craig Tharpe says that his organization is very appreciative of the outstanding promotional support that Salem Harley-Davidson is bringing forth to the event and he expects the event to be the biggest yet at Woodburn Dragstrip.
Salem Harley-Davidson will lead off the pre-race activities on Thursday, August 23rd (5:00-8:00pm) at the Salem Harley-Davidson AHDRA Nitro Party. The dealership will host drag bike displays and autograph sessions featuring several AHDRA teams, live entertainment by the Ty Curtis Band, discount race tickets and more! Salem Harley-Davidson is located at 3601 Silverton Road NE in Salem, OR.
Saturday and Sunday, in addition to the action on the track and ample vendor displays, AHDRA proudly welcomes the Harley Owners Group for an Official H.O.G. Pitstop at Woodburn Dragstrip. H.O.G. members will receive a free pin at the Pitstop with paid admission.
Racing gets underway Saturday at Woodburn Dragstrip with qualifying at 9:00am.
Sunday, eliminations for sportsman categories get underway at 9:00am and the Pros take the track at 12:30pm.
Admission is $50 for the weekend and $30 for a single-day pass. H.O.G. members receive a $5 discount at the gate. Children 11 and under are admitted free. Discount tickets are available Salem Harley-Davidson and discount coupons are available at many Bi-Mart locations. Admission includes full access to the pits.
For more information on the Salem Harley-Davidson Northwest Nationals, August 25th and 26th contact 336-924-2095 or visit www.ahdra.com. For more track information contact 503-982-4461 or visit www.woodburndragstrip.com.
WINSTON-SALEM, NC, August 16, 2007—The All Harley Drag Racing association (AHDRA) is approaching the final five mark of the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts National Championship Series and with that- fierce competition is expected at the upcoming Salem Harley-Davidson Northwest Nationals on August 25th and 26th at Woodburn Dragstrip.
There is still plenty of room in several of AHDRA’s sixteen classes of competition for upsets and comeback championship titles as competitors load up for the action at Woodburn Dragstrip.
Fans can expect to see competitors from the east and west battle it out on the 1/4-mile for the prize purse, totaling over $60,000.
Fueling the excitement for this year’s event is a brand new title sponsor, Salem Harley-Davidson. AHDRA President, Craig Tharpe says that his organization is very appreciative of the outstanding promotional support that Salem Harley-Davidson is bringing forth to the event and he expects the event to be the biggest yet at Woodburn Dragstrip.
Salem Harley-Davidson will lead off the pre-race activities on Thursday, August 23rd (5:00-8:00pm) at the Salem Harley-Davidson AHDRA Nitro Party. The dealership will host drag bike displays and autograph sessions featuring several AHDRA teams, live entertainment by the Ty Curtis Band, discount race tickets and more! Salem Harley-Davidson is located at 3601 Silverton Road NE in Salem, OR.
Saturday and Sunday, in addition to the action on the track and ample vendor displays, AHDRA proudly welcomes the Harley Owners Group for an Official H.O.G. Pitstop at Woodburn Dragstrip. H.O.G. members will receive a free pin at the Pitstop with paid admission.
Racing gets underway Saturday at Woodburn Dragstrip with qualifying at 9:00am.
Sunday, eliminations for sportsman categories get underway at 9:00am and the Pros take the track at 12:30pm.
Admission is $50 for the weekend and $30 for a single-day pass. H.O.G. members receive a $5 discount at the gate. Children 11 and under are admitted free. Discount tickets are available Salem Harley-Davidson and discount coupons are available at many Bi-Mart locations. Admission includes full access to the pits.
For more information on the Salem Harley-Davidson Northwest Nationals, August 25th and 26th contact 336-924-2095 or visit www.ahdra.com. For more track information contact 503-982-4461 or visit www.woodburndragstrip.com.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
San Antonio Pro-Am Postponed
NORWALK, Ohio (August 16, 2007) – This weekend’s Pro-Am event in San Antonio, Texas, has been postponed due to the imminent severe weather conditions expected from Tropical Storm Erin, which came ashore near Corpus Christi Thursday morning.
The Renegades double-event Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by Mr. Gasket race was scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19.
Stay tuned to www.ihra.com for more information.
NORWALK, Ohio (August 16, 2007) – This weekend’s Pro-Am event in San Antonio, Texas, has been postponed due to the imminent severe weather conditions expected from Tropical Storm Erin, which came ashore near Corpus Christi Thursday morning.
The Renegades double-event Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by Mr. Gasket race was scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19.
Stay tuned to www.ihra.com for more information.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
100 Foot Drag Racing News
Better get your 60 foot times in order, gang, because you only have 40 more feet of top end!
Better get your 60 foot times in order, gang, because you only have 40 more feet of top end!
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Model Car Memories
What a neat site. I built quite a few of these babies and this site really took me back.
What a neat site. I built quite a few of these babies and this site really took me back.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Panella's drag racing fortunes back in fast lane
Bob Panella has been trying to build his Pro Stock program after the truck division was canceled in 2001 and his recent late round finishes have brought the good news he has sought since then.
Bob Panella has been trying to build his Pro Stock program after the truck division was canceled in 2001 and his recent late round finishes have brought the good news he has sought since then.
Corvettes in Drag Racing - The Midyear Era
The Corvette's second big styling advancement came with the '63 model year and the release of the "Sting Ray" design, a model still popular with drag racers today.
The Corvette's second big styling advancement came with the '63 model year and the release of the "Sting Ray" design, a model still popular with drag racers today.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Drag racer dominates the quarter mile
Since switching from Sport Compact racing in 2005, Karl Martin has earned two consecutive Fast Compact class championships at Rocky Mountain Raceways. And with a large points lead so far this summer, he is right on track for three in a row.
Since switching from Sport Compact racing in 2005, Karl Martin has earned two consecutive Fast Compact class championships at Rocky Mountain Raceways. And with a large points lead so far this summer, he is right on track for three in a row.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Just like the old days
Drag racing on airfield runways is alive and well in Sweden, most recently at Dala Airport in Borlänge where the Borlänge Street Open took place last Friday and Saturday. Eurodragster.com attended the event and we have posted a small photo gallery.
Drag racing on airfield runways is alive and well in Sweden, most recently at Dala Airport in Borlänge where the Borlänge Street Open took place last Friday and Saturday. Eurodragster.com attended the event and we have posted a small photo gallery.
Monday, July 23, 2007
StatCounter Rakes In the Clicks
Congrats to Aodhan Cullen of StatCounter for winning the BusinessWeek young entrepreneur contest. Draglist.com finds Aodhan's service invaluable! Any serious webmaster should check it out.
Congrats to Aodhan Cullen of StatCounter for winning the BusinessWeek young entrepreneur contest. Draglist.com finds Aodhan's service invaluable! Any serious webmaster should check it out.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Draglist Teams with Rit Pustari and Limbo.com to Offer Top Fuel Gear
Draglist.com publisher Bill Pratt announced today that he has entered into an agreement with NHRA Top Fuel Dragster driver Rit Pustari and the Limbo.com Cell Phone Auction Service to offer Top Fuel Gear from Pustari Racing, including a driver's suit, a helmet, and an autographed slick. Play via cell phone or online THIS WEEKEND.
Draglist.com publisher Bill Pratt announced today that he has entered into an agreement with NHRA Top Fuel Dragster driver Rit Pustari and the Limbo.com Cell Phone Auction Service to offer Top Fuel Gear from Pustari Racing, including a driver's suit, a helmet, and an autographed slick. Play via cell phone or online THIS WEEKEND.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
2007 Fuel Altered Nationals Photos
Pete Gemar sent 145 great photos from the 2007 version of the Fuel Altered Nationals in Tucson.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Elite female racers commonplace
Females on road crews are now as common as traffic cones and roadwork itself. The wall has crumbled. The shock has worn off. I bring this up only because you can see the exact phenomenon of familiarity in today’s NHRA.
Females on road crews are now as common as traffic cones and roadwork itself. The wall has crumbled. The shock has worn off. I bring this up only because you can see the exact phenomenon of familiarity in today’s NHRA.
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Willowbank Regular Wins Wallace Bishop Jewellers Photographic competition
Mal Burgess has demonstrated a keen eye and a focused lens to secure overall honours in the inaugural Wallace Bishop Jewellers Photographic competition.
Mal Burgess has demonstrated a keen eye and a focused lens to secure overall honours in the inaugural Wallace Bishop Jewellers Photographic competition.
Thunder Valley undergoing face lift
The sights and sounds of 300-mph National Hot Rod Association dragsters and fans has been replaced by construction equipment and workers.
The sights and sounds of 300-mph National Hot Rod Association dragsters and fans has been replaced by construction equipment and workers.
Ghost Rider is a six-second monster
The 375kW Bear Racing 'Ghost Rider' Kawasaki ZX-12R Turbo is Africa's most powerful motorcycle.
The 375kW Bear Racing 'Ghost Rider' Kawasaki ZX-12R Turbo is Africa's most powerful motorcycle.
Musi stakes a tent in the Middle East
Pat Musi, a legend in drag racing circles, has supplied spare parts, information and knowledge to most of the leading teams in the Gulf and is a guest driver for the Kuwait McDonald's team.
Pat Musi, a legend in drag racing circles, has supplied spare parts, information and knowledge to most of the leading teams in the Gulf and is a guest driver for the Kuwait McDonald's team.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Drag racing to get cash infusion
If the sale of the National Hot Rod Association's pro racing assets to a group of investors is finalized, NHRA president Tom Compton predicts it will be a boon to the already thriving drag racing business in the Indianapolis area.
If the sale of the National Hot Rod Association's pro racing assets to a group of investors is finalized, NHRA president Tom Compton predicts it will be a boon to the already thriving drag racing business in the Indianapolis area.
100mph truck drag-racing headlines action weekend at UK Truck Show
Entertainment at the forthcoming UK Truck Show includes the return of the mighty BTRA Sprint Cup, featuring race truck drag-racing action over 100mph.
Entertainment at the forthcoming UK Truck Show includes the return of the mighty BTRA Sprint Cup, featuring race truck drag-racing action over 100mph.
Drag racing set for thrilling end
The Chevrolet Bahrain Drag Racing Championship is set for a thrilling climax this weekend at the Bahrain International Circuit.
The Chevrolet Bahrain Drag Racing Championship is set for a thrilling climax this weekend at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Bill France Jr., 74, Dies; Gave Nascar Its National Reach
Bill France Jr., who took over Nascar from his father when it was a regional stock-car racing attraction and transformed it into a multibillion-dollar enterprise with a national presence, died Monday at his home in Daytona Beach, Fla. He was 74.
Bill France Jr., who took over Nascar from his father when it was a regional stock-car racing attraction and transformed it into a multibillion-dollar enterprise with a national presence, died Monday at his home in Daytona Beach, Fla. He was 74.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Racing and reality TV bind a family, entertain the masses
This guy might have a hit TV show on A&E, but don't let his television superstar status fool you. Out here to the fans, he's still the 'King of Speed.'
This guy might have a hit TV show on A&E, but don't let his television superstar status fool you. Out here to the fans, he's still the 'King of Speed.'
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Auto racing is a team sport, no matter who's face you see
Professional racing crews spend their time grinding away on spark-plugs, fuel-lines, fan belts and at times, their own personal lives.
Professional racing crews spend their time grinding away on spark-plugs, fuel-lines, fan belts and at times, their own personal lives.
Speed feeds a need
Unlike any other sport, we can all relate to drag racing’s basic urge to see who is the fastest.
Unlike any other sport, we can all relate to drag racing’s basic urge to see who is the fastest.
Open letter to the Sportsman racing community
The purchase of the pro portion of the NHRA ensures, through a long-term agreement, that all the unique attributes of the sport remain intact including Sportsman racing at NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series national events. The initial term of the agreement is 25 years.
The purchase of the pro portion of the NHRA ensures, through a long-term agreement, that all the unique attributes of the sport remain intact including Sportsman racing at NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series national events. The initial term of the agreement is 25 years.
Friday, June 01, 2007
Street drags back on the schedule
Pat Wilkinson, the former track manager at North Central Motorsport Park, announced Wednesday he’s coming out of retirement to launch the revival of the street legal racing program.
Pat Wilkinson, the former track manager at North Central Motorsport Park, announced Wednesday he’s coming out of retirement to launch the revival of the street legal racing program.
Drag Racing Museum a cheap diversion
Very little money needs to be spent to enjoy this diversion that is history and memory for drag racing fans. Take the family on one of those lazy Saturdays where you haven’t yet planned anything. You won’t be disappointed.
Very little money needs to be spent to enjoy this diversion that is history and memory for drag racing fans. Take the family on one of those lazy Saturdays where you haven’t yet planned anything. You won’t be disappointed.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Screamin' Eagle NHRA Nitro Harley exhibition tour to continue
NHRA has announced the continuation of the Screamin' Eagle NHRA Nitro Harley-Davidson exhibition tour to be held at three national events in conjunction with the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
NHRA has announced the continuation of the Screamin' Eagle NHRA Nitro Harley-Davidson exhibition tour to be held at three national events in conjunction with the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
'10-4, good buddy - We got us a drag race'
Drag racing in slow motion characterized the movement of huge, 10-ton diesel tractors competing against each other Saturday at Top Gun Raceway.
Drag racing in slow motion characterized the movement of huge, 10-ton diesel tractors competing against each other Saturday at Top Gun Raceway.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Aryan tops Pro Mod in drag racing
Ali Aryan clinched first place in the Pro Mod category in the fifth leg of the Chevrolet-sponsored National Drag Racing Championship at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).
Ali Aryan clinched first place in the Pro Mod category in the fifth leg of the Chevrolet-sponsored National Drag Racing Championship at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).
Old Dominion Speedway: Dragging off the line
Civics, Acuras, pocket rockets and motorcycles do show up, but Mustangs, Malibus, Corvettes, Chevelles, Novas, Firebirds, Camaros, Chargers, and GTOs rule.
Civics, Acuras, pocket rockets and motorcycles do show up, but Mustangs, Malibus, Corvettes, Chevelles, Novas, Firebirds, Camaros, Chargers, and GTOs rule.
Motor sports hitting on all cylinders in Indy metro area
It's race day, one of the more important days on the calendar for Tom Weisenbach, executive director of the Indiana Motorsports Association. In a recent issue of National Dragster Weekly, Brownsburg was called the new 'Drag Racing Capital of the World.' Could it be? Is racing in Indiana becoming serious business? Weisenbach weighs in.
It's race day, one of the more important days on the calendar for Tom Weisenbach, executive director of the Indiana Motorsports Association. In a recent issue of National Dragster Weekly, Brownsburg was called the new 'Drag Racing Capital of the World.' Could it be? Is racing in Indiana becoming serious business? Weisenbach weighs in.
A Juel at the track
About the time Francesca Plaizier of Edmonton was explaining how tight-knit the drag racing community is, fellow competitor Jessica Juel of Spokane learned it the hard way Saturday.
About the time Francesca Plaizier of Edmonton was explaining how tight-knit the drag racing community is, fellow competitor Jessica Juel of Spokane learned it the hard way Saturday.
80s Funny Cars - Drag Racing Photos and History
We took all of Danny White's great 80s Funny Cars stories from draglist.com and set up a new funny car site to join our 60s and 70s Funny Cars sites. It's a whole 'nother decade of floppers to record! Enjoy...
We took all of Danny White's great 80s Funny Cars stories from draglist.com and set up a new funny car site to join our 60s and 70s Funny Cars sites. It's a whole 'nother decade of floppers to record! Enjoy...
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Indy 500 captures drivers' imagination
The running of the Indianapolis 500 always makes for some interested observers in the NASCAR garage at Lowe's Motor Speedway, as drivers tune in to the 500 telecast while they await the start of the Coca-Cola 600. Kyle Busch, for instance, daydreams of driving a top fueler or funny car.
The running of the Indianapolis 500 always makes for some interested observers in the NASCAR garage at Lowe's Motor Speedway, as drivers tune in to the 500 telecast while they await the start of the Coca-Cola 600. Kyle Busch, for instance, daydreams of driving a top fueler or funny car.
2007 European Championships Round 1
The UK's Santa Pod Raceway is hosting the first round of the 2007 FIA and FIM/UEM European Championships this weekend. The Eurodragster.com team is reporting live from Santa Pod with real-time race reports, pit notes, end-day photo galleries and webcam.
The UK's Santa Pod Raceway is hosting the first round of the 2007 FIA and FIM/UEM European Championships this weekend. The Eurodragster.com team is reporting live from Santa Pod with real-time race reports, pit notes, end-day photo galleries and webcam.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Main street drag racing
Good clean community fun is how organizers are describing the annual soap box rally set for Saturday.
Good clean community fun is how organizers are describing the annual soap box rally set for Saturday.
2007 Grand Prix of Cleveland to Roar Back to Town with Exciting Innovations and New Fan Attractions
A Cleveland summer tradition will be renewed on June 22-24 when the high-speed thrills of the Champ Car World Series return to Burke Lakefront Airport for the 2007 Grand Prix of Cleveland. And drag racing is included.
A Cleveland summer tradition will be renewed on June 22-24 when the high-speed thrills of the Champ Car World Series return to Burke Lakefront Airport for the 2007 Grand Prix of Cleveland. And drag racing is included.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Skull Shine Sooner Nationals: Full speed ahead
They say Methuselah lived to be 969 years old. Chris 'The Golden Greek' Karamesines hasn't reached that milestone, but word is, he began top fuel drag racing in a Fred Flintstone-era rock-wheeled runabout.
They say Methuselah lived to be 969 years old. Chris 'The Golden Greek' Karamesines hasn't reached that milestone, but word is, he began top fuel drag racing in a Fred Flintstone-era rock-wheeled runabout.
Hopf puts it on the line as 11-year-old racer
Haley Hopf is a typical 11 year-old. She likes music, enjoys her friends and does pretty well in school. But she is also different than most other girls her age. She's a racer.
Haley Hopf is a typical 11 year-old. She likes music, enjoys her friends and does pretty well in school. But she is also different than most other girls her age. She's a racer.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Caribbean Drag Racing Championships planned
Last Thursday night over thirty local racers and representatives from St. Maarten, gathered at the Sticky Wicket for the first of several drivers’ briefings for the upcoming Caribbean Drag Racing Championship which is scheduled for June 22-23, in Antigua and Barbuda.
Last Thursday night over thirty local racers and representatives from St. Maarten, gathered at the Sticky Wicket for the first of several drivers’ briefings for the upcoming Caribbean Drag Racing Championship which is scheduled for June 22-23, in Antigua and Barbuda.
Ex-street racers ditch danger for thrills on the desert track
Speed loving Dubai youth formerly raced their high dollar Lambos and other exotics on the desert highways. Now they take them to the "Emirates Motorplex."
Speed loving Dubai youth formerly raced their high dollar Lambos and other exotics on the desert highways. Now they take them to the "Emirates Motorplex."
40th Winternationals to Be Held at Queensland’s Willowbank Raceway on June 8-10
Such is the significance of the 40th Castrol EDGE Winternationals to be held at Queensland’s Willowbank Raceway on June 8-10, event officials have invited the most synonymous name in Australian drag racing to officially launch proceedings at the Logan Hyperdome this Saturday morning.
Such is the significance of the 40th Castrol EDGE Winternationals to be held at Queensland’s Willowbank Raceway on June 8-10, event officials have invited the most synonymous name in Australian drag racing to officially launch proceedings at the Logan Hyperdome this Saturday morning.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Engines revving to Race Against MS
The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta (MSCA) will host the first-ever “Racing Against MS,” a family fundraising special event on Sunday, June 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Foundry at Puritan Mill in Atlanta.
The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta (MSCA) will host the first-ever “Racing Against MS,” a family fundraising special event on Sunday, June 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Foundry at Puritan Mill in Atlanta.
Drag Racer In Car Drama
Fast lady Victoria Higham narrowly escaped injury in her weekend attempt to drive her drag-racer under 10 seconds.
Fast lady Victoria Higham narrowly escaped injury in her weekend attempt to drive her drag-racer under 10 seconds.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Town to show off motor-sports shops
In an effort to build awareness about the town's growing reputation in the racing industry, motor-sports businesses in Brownsburg will open their facilities to race fans Saturday.
In an effort to build awareness about the town's growing reputation in the racing industry, motor-sports businesses in Brownsburg will open their facilities to race fans Saturday.
Monday, May 21, 2007
FUTURE STARS OF NHRA?
They come from throughout New Jersey and points beyond in muscle cars, pickup trucks, even ordinary family minivans drawn by a mutual need for speed.
They come from throughout New Jersey and points beyond in muscle cars, pickup trucks, even ordinary family minivans drawn by a mutual need for speed.
Mechanic enjoys spinning wrenches on his three drag cars
Mechanic Steve Aslinger, who owns and operates Aslinger Automotive on Staley Street in Carmi, Ill., enjoys spinning wrenches on the three drag cars he owns and spending time with his extended family of fellow drag racing enthusiasts.
Mechanic Steve Aslinger, who owns and operates Aslinger Automotive on Staley Street in Carmi, Ill., enjoys spinning wrenches on the three drag cars he owns and spending time with his extended family of fellow drag racing enthusiasts.
Harker, Hitchman Win In Cherokee County Racing
In the final results from the $201,000 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series East Texas State Championships it was veteran Top Alcohol Dragster driver Darryl Hitchman ousting James Thompson Jr. in the dragster final and Steve Harker taking his second win in as many races over Kennedale resident and No. 1 qualifier Kebin Kinsley.
In the final results from the $201,000 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series East Texas State Championships it was veteran Top Alcohol Dragster driver Darryl Hitchman ousting James Thompson Jr. in the dragster final and Steve Harker taking his second win in as many races over Kennedale resident and No. 1 qualifier Kebin Kinsley.
Drag racing never gets old for 70-year-old
Louie Hall still has the Martin Dragway jacket he purchased from the track back when it opened in 1962. Martin celebrated its 45th anniversary when the season opened in late April. Hall was in the driver's seat, as he has been every year.
Louie Hall still has the Martin Dragway jacket he purchased from the track back when it opened in 1962. Martin celebrated its 45th anniversary when the season opened in late April. Hall was in the driver's seat, as he has been every year.
Boniferro Speed & Custom Unveils PMRA Six Thirty Club
Joe Boniferro is ready to put something back into the sport. The 2006 Pro Modified Racing Association champion is proud to unveil the Boniferro Speed & Custom Six Thirty Club.
Joe Boniferro is ready to put something back into the sport. The 2006 Pro Modified Racing Association champion is proud to unveil the Boniferro Speed & Custom Six Thirty Club.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Champion drag racer unassuming for someone living life in the fast lane
By day, Sue Campbell is secretary for the Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce. On weekends, she's the Rantoul Rocket, a legend in the drag racing world.
By day, Sue Campbell is secretary for the Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce. On weekends, she's the Rantoul Rocket, a legend in the drag racing world.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Racers still burn rubber at Island Dragway
Ah, the fresh scent of burning rubber, accompanied by plumes of smoke dancing to the vibrations of revving engines reaching decibels capable of piercing eardrum and soul at the same time.
Ah, the fresh scent of burning rubber, accompanied by plumes of smoke dancing to the vibrations of revving engines reaching decibels capable of piercing eardrum and soul at the same time.
Drag strip offers opportunities for bikers
Motorcycle enthusiasts who want to do a little more than just cruise the back roads should take their two-wheelers and their courage to the Oxford Dragway.
Motorcycle enthusiasts who want to do a little more than just cruise the back roads should take their two-wheelers and their courage to the Oxford Dragway.
A Rev Fest in the west
Around five hundred rev heads from western Queensland and further beyond turned up for Barcaldine's first Rev Fest, it was held as part of the May Day long weekend celebrations.
Around five hundred rev heads from western Queensland and further beyond turned up for Barcaldine's first Rev Fest, it was held as part of the May Day long weekend celebrations.
Drag racing loses `one of the truly great' in Danish
If there is a memory of Dave Danish, the Auto Club Dragway at California Speedway manager who died Tuesday night, many recall his smile.
If there is a memory of Dave Danish, the Auto Club Dragway at California Speedway manager who died Tuesday night, many recall his smile.
MatchRace Mania
Veteran racer Rick Krafft has put together a fantastic race at Joliet THIS WEEKEND! Pack up the car and GO!
Thursday, May 17, 2007
High school students form drag-racing club
When members of the new drag-racing club at Milan High School drove its overhauled 1974 Chevy Nova to the Milan Dragway last month for the High School Nationals, the car's paintjob was still wet.
When members of the new drag-racing club at Milan High School drove its overhauled 1974 Chevy Nova to the Milan Dragway last month for the High School Nationals, the car's paintjob was still wet.
Street Legal Racing is Alternative Way to the Drag Strip
Under the leadership of Bob Dimino and his family, NHRA-sanctioned Numidia Dragway continues to flourish.
Under the leadership of Bob Dimino and his family, NHRA-sanctioned Numidia Dragway continues to flourish.
Drag Racing Brings Griffin Father – Son Team Closer Together
For Griffin, Ga.’s Arnold Sr. and Arnie Cobb Jr., Castrol GTX Friday Night Drags at Atlanta Motor Speedway are more than a chance to race friends and foes; it is an opportunity to spend time together and bring the entire family out for an evening of heads-up drag racing.
For Griffin, Ga.’s Arnold Sr. and Arnie Cobb Jr., Castrol GTX Friday Night Drags at Atlanta Motor Speedway are more than a chance to race friends and foes; it is an opportunity to spend time together and bring the entire family out for an evening of heads-up drag racing.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Bristol Dragway officials ready to regroup
Sunday’s decision to postpone this weekend’s O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationalss until July 6-8 was a setback, yet there is a bright side.
Sunday’s decision to postpone this weekend’s O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationalss until July 6-8 was a setback, yet there is a bright side.
We Try Harder (but What’s the Point?)
Since 1946, Avis has been sold or reorganized 17 or 18 times, depending on how you count. The swirl of financial activity around Avis for the past six decades has had little or nothing to do with the business of renting cars.
Since 1946, Avis has been sold or reorganized 17 or 18 times, depending on how you count. The swirl of financial activity around Avis for the past six decades has had little or nothing to do with the business of renting cars.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Almost Fifty Years Of Greatness
It's hard to believe that one of the truly iconic cars in the sport of drag racing began with a young man running a 348 cubic inch Chevrolet at Inyokern drag strip in California forty-eight years ago. Dave Hough, who owns the Nanook AA/FA, took a 1959 Chevrolet to the Super Stock Eliminator championship at the California track in 1960.
It's hard to believe that one of the truly iconic cars in the sport of drag racing began with a young man running a 348 cubic inch Chevrolet at Inyokern drag strip in California forty-eight years ago. Dave Hough, who owns the Nanook AA/FA, took a 1959 Chevrolet to the Super Stock Eliminator championship at the California track in 1960.
Chrysler on Verge of Sale to a Private Firm
DaimlerChrysler appears close to selling the struggling Chrysler Group to a private equity firm that specializes in restructuring troubled companies, unwinding a 1998 merger that was meant to create a trans-Atlantic automotive powerhouse.
DaimlerChrysler appears close to selling the struggling Chrysler Group to a private equity firm that specializes in restructuring troubled companies, unwinding a 1998 merger that was meant to create a trans-Atlantic automotive powerhouse.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
TV4U.Com Signs TV Motor Racing Programming Agreement With Vintage Fuel Magazine
TV4U.Com, the fast growing 28 channel free internet television broadband network, has inked a pact with Vintage Fuel Magazine, the leading magazine covering Vintage Fuel Dragsters, to provide a TV series entitled High Octane TV, which will feature vintage drag racing as well as other motor sports.
TV4U.Com, the fast growing 28 channel free internet television broadband network, has inked a pact with Vintage Fuel Magazine, the leading magazine covering Vintage Fuel Dragsters, to provide a TV series entitled High Octane TV, which will feature vintage drag racing as well as other motor sports.
What a drag! Ramey races past competition
It had Murphy’s Law painted on its doors, but there was little doubt that Ramey Ruled on Friday night. Don Ramey, that is, and he didn’t break a single law.
It had Murphy’s Law painted on its doors, but there was little doubt that Ramey Ruled on Friday night. Don Ramey, that is, and he didn’t break a single law.
Drag-racing success continues
When the light turns green, Emporian Roberta Seaman revs her bike, dumps the clutch and shoots out like a rocket.
When the light turns green, Emporian Roberta Seaman revs her bike, dumps the clutch and shoots out like a rocket.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Racing is a family affair for Parkhursts
Steve Parkhurst has a novel suggestion for Mother’s Day. "Take mom to the drags,” he said.
Steve Parkhurst has a novel suggestion for Mother’s Day. "Take mom to the drags,” he said.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Regional drag racing entrees increases
The upcoming Regional Drag Racing Championship event “Invasion of the Imports” continues to take shape around the Caribbean.
The upcoming Regional Drag Racing Championship event “Invasion of the Imports” continues to take shape around the Caribbean.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Horvath family thrives in nostalgia funny car
'Drag racing is stupidity'; but Brad Horvath can't help loving it.
'Drag racing is stupidity'; but Brad Horvath can't help loving it.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
NHRA issues rule changes for Top Fuel, Funny Car categories
NHRA has announced several rule changes in the Top Fuel and Funny Car categories to enhance current safety measures as a result of initial evaluations from the tragic incident involving Eric Medlen during a test session March 19 in Gainesville, Fla.
NHRA has announced several rule changes in the Top Fuel and Funny Car categories to enhance current safety measures as a result of initial evaluations from the tragic incident involving Eric Medlen during a test session March 19 in Gainesville, Fla.
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Racing against cancer
Mark Schmidt's new dragster is being plastered with names of people and corporations for a good cause.
Mark Schmidt's new dragster is being plastered with names of people and corporations for a good cause.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Power to burn
Josh Boskovich likes to go fast - really fast. The 23-year-old mechanic has built himself a Ford XA Coupe drag car, and will race it in the Nitro Champs at Eastern Creek this weekend.
Josh Boskovich likes to go fast - really fast. The 23-year-old mechanic has built himself a Ford XA Coupe drag car, and will race it in the Nitro Champs at Eastern Creek this weekend.
Ex-hoops star feels the need for speed
Tom Hammonds the basketball player helped lead Georgia Tech to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances in the late 1980s, playing alongside fellow stars Mark Price and John Salley. But for all of his basketball success, the 6-foot-9 power forward has always considered himself Tom Hammonds the drag racer.
Tom Hammonds the basketball player helped lead Georgia Tech to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances in the late 1980s, playing alongside fellow stars Mark Price and John Salley. But for all of his basketball success, the 6-foot-9 power forward has always considered himself Tom Hammonds the drag racer.
Hoons set to take off legally
To try to get doughnut screeching hoons off the streets, about 5000 residents of the cities of Casey and Greater Dandenong are backing a bid to turn a Tooradin airfield runway over to drag racers.
To try to get doughnut screeching hoons off the streets, about 5000 residents of the cities of Casey and Greater Dandenong are backing a bid to turn a Tooradin airfield runway over to drag racers.
Barona Drag Strip bought
The Barona Drag Strip is under new ownership. Four San Diegans – Daryl Rustin, Rick Reynolds, Duncan Patterson and Don Julian – formed a limited liability corporation and recently finalized the purchase of the one-eighth-mile drag strip from Tony Kotasek.
The Barona Drag Strip is under new ownership. Four San Diegans – Daryl Rustin, Rick Reynolds, Duncan Patterson and Don Julian – formed a limited liability corporation and recently finalized the purchase of the one-eighth-mile drag strip from Tony Kotasek.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Students making the grade at race track
Ryan Haluska's fans and friends came to see the San Marin High senior blow past the competition during the Wednesday Night Drags at Sonoma's Infineon Raceway. And he rarely disappoints.
Ryan Haluska's fans and friends came to see the San Marin High senior blow past the competition during the Wednesday Night Drags at Sonoma's Infineon Raceway. And he rarely disappoints.
Rule changes to improve safety in drag racing
The National Hot Rod Association announced Wednesday it will implement several new rules in its Top Fuel and Funny Car divisions to enhance safety in the wake of the death of young star Eric Medlen.
The National Hot Rod Association announced Wednesday it will implement several new rules in its Top Fuel and Funny Car divisions to enhance safety in the wake of the death of young star Eric Medlen.
Stuart Bishop Racing Cranks Up Classy Image
A classy three-piece entourage of prestigious two and four-wheeled vehicles will mark the presence of Stuart Bishop Racing at this weekend’s 39th running of the Hot Rod, Street Machine and Custom Auto Spectacular at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds.
A classy three-piece entourage of prestigious two and four-wheeled vehicles will mark the presence of Stuart Bishop Racing at this weekend’s 39th running of the Hot Rod, Street Machine and Custom Auto Spectacular at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Technology has dragway up to speed
Saturday Rusty Baad achieved a rare bracket racing first at Knoll Gas Motorsports Park (formerly U.S. 131 Dragway), winning two divisions in one day.
Saturday Rusty Baad achieved a rare bracket racing first at Knoll Gas Motorsports Park (formerly U.S. 131 Dragway), winning two divisions in one day.
Screamin' Eagle going for Win at next hot track
Eddie Krawiec has already learned how to beat the pressure of being in the hot seat. The newest member of the two-bike Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson V-Rod team has already seen the drastic roller coaster ride that is drag racing.
Eddie Krawiec has already learned how to beat the pressure of being in the hot seat. The newest member of the two-bike Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson V-Rod team has already seen the drastic roller coaster ride that is drag racing.
Players Network Adds Vintage Drag Racing to Its Arsenal of Content
Players Network, a Las Vegas and Gambling Lifestyle Channel, announced today that it has entered into a co-venture agreement with High Speed Motorsports, an owner and operator of a top fuel dragster. The two have come together to create a digital media network and to develop television shows focusing on the world of vintage car racing.
Players Network, a Las Vegas and Gambling Lifestyle Channel, announced today that it has entered into a co-venture agreement with High Speed Motorsports, an owner and operator of a top fuel dragster. The two have come together to create a digital media network and to develop television shows focusing on the world of vintage car racing.
Family business: third Stewart begins racing career
Since his eighth birthday in December, when he received his first racecar as a gift, Blaine Stewart has been tearing up drag strips around the South, winning four of his first five races in the Junior Dragster Circuit.
Since his eighth birthday in December, when he received his first racecar as a gift, Blaine Stewart has been tearing up drag strips around the South, winning four of his first five races in the Junior Dragster Circuit.
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