Friday, February 13, 2009

Today's Drag Racing News

NHRA Drag Racing Photo Greats Volume 1: Wild Rides Book Now Available
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
Straight from the legendary photo files of NHRA and National DRAGSTER, the National Hot Rod Association presents NHRA Drag Racing Photo Greats Volume 1: ...
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The Frontstretch: Mustang FR500CJ Cobra Jat Returns To Drag Racing ...
By Kim DeHaven
For decades, the Mustang has been the preeminent car in many forms of motorsports, including drag racing. Adding to the rich and successful racing history of Ford's iconic pony car, the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang is a factory-built race car ...
The Frontstretch - http://www.frontstretch.com/
Top Fuel Blogster: Daily Drag Racing Update: Granddaddy Joe Smith
By Bill Pratt
Draglist.com searches the web every day for drag racing in the news, cool drag racing websites, and anything else we think you'll like. Then we post it right here for your reading pleasure. Plus YouTube videos, drag racing photo ...
Top Fuel Blogster: Daily Drag... - http://draglist.blogspot.com/
2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Hyevon 1/4 mile Drag Racing timeslip ...
Fast 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Hyevon 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips.
DragTimes.com - Recent 1/4 Mile... - http://www.dragtimes.com/
Paul Nelson,English Racing and ETS 2009 drag plans - evolutionm.net
By Lucas English
Vid of 10.8 stock turbo 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1_G6UEYNYg. Track times and Mods for 2008 (Still pushing the stock turbo) http://forums.evolutionm.net/drag-racing/365817-getting-closer-10-882-125-stock-ix-turbo.html ...
evolutionm.net - http://forums.evolutionm.net/
3/15 PNWriders day at the drag strip - PNW Riders
By gilberjj
I don't see this as "cool," but if you want to try drag racing just to say you've been once, this is the time to come! If you get the drag racing bug and want to do it on a more regular basis, you should probably buy some leather. ...
PNW Riders - http://pnwriders.com/

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Draglist Contributor of the Week: David Oakes

Drag Racing List - Draglist Contributor of the Week: David Oakes
We have hundreds of great volunteer writers and photographers at draglist.com and it's time we highlighted them! This week we kick off our Contributor of the Week feature. We'll select one person every week and provide links to their contributions to Draglist.com. This week's Contributor of the Week is photographer David Oakes, who has brightened up the Drag Lists with lots of photos of drag cars both famous and obscure. Thanks, David! Here is a link to the Drag List entries featuring David's shots: http://tinyurl.com/dxvy9u

Granddaddy Joe Smith


Granddaddy Joe Smith
Top Fuel motorcycle racing from BACK in the day!

Today's Drag Racing News

MUSTANG FR500CJ COBRA JET RETURNS TO DRAG RACING WITH A WIN AT ...
Autochannel (press release) - USA
In 1968, drag racing legend Al Joneic drove the Cobra Jet to victory at Pomona in the NHRA Winternationals in the CJ's competition debut. ...
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Lucas Oil Slick Mist named title sponsor of Phoenix event
NHRA.com - Glendora,CA,USA
"Lucas Oil continues to be a valuable partner in NHRA Drag Racing and we appreciate their tremendous support of NHRA, our events, the teams and our fans," ...
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Maxximus Acceleration: Zero to 60 in 2.1 Seconds
Wired News - USA
... ever since I was strapping motors to my Radio Flyer to the time when I was drag racing Studebakers at Paradise Airport," said McMahan. ...
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Tiu shatters record, bags drag-race crown
Manila Standard Today - Philippines
The win also gave him a big start in the kickoff of the 2009 San Mig Coffee National Drag Racing Championship-National Trophy Series, sponsored by Pagcor ...
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shanghai fish: ...it's them "pack of low-lifes" again !
By shanghaistephen
Much more has been written about Mat Rempit over the years than is necessary to put an end to them; and we have failed, but not for want of using both carrot and stick—we've tried setting up drag-racing circuits, we've increased ...
shanghai fish - http://shanghaistephen.blogspot.com/
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By www.DadsVintageAds.com
1968 Kawasaki 175cc F-3 Bushwhacker Motorcycle Tra... 1968 NORRA Stardust 7-11 Off Road Motorcycle Race ... The 1320 Scene - 1968 Motorcycle Drag Racing · Antique Motorcycle Photos & 1914 Indian Hendee Spe. ...
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2010 Ford Taurus SHO - Top Speed
By Top Speed.com
... technology · radar detectors · government · safety · emissions · fuel · green cars · Road rallies · Candy Run · auto shows · Myles Away · TopSpeed Garage · car games · drag racing · drivers · motorcycle · news · police cars · stupid ...
Top Speed - http://www.topspeed.com/
Axis Of Oversteer: "A track day is the Ultimate Sunday Drive"
By AC
... Derek Bell (1); Detailing (1); Detroit Iron (1); diesel (3); Differential (2); Dijon (1); Dodge (1); Donkervoort (1); downshift (1); Dr. Evil (1); Drag Racing (2); drift (7); drifting (6); Driver's School (4); Drivers Republic (1) ...
Axis Of Oversteer - http://axisofoversteer.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Ahoy, Mike!


Drag Racing List - Ahoy, Mike!
Chuck Carman offers a comical take on modern drag racing sponsorship, and Mike Neff is the target this time.

Today's Drag Racing News


Ice drags return to Gaylord Regional Airport
Gaylord Herald Times - Gaylord,MI,USA
This is the second year for the event, promoted by the Central Ontario Snowmobile Drag Racing Association (COSDRA). Officials are waiting until Thursday ...
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Drag racing fans get their day in the sun at Pomona
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
By James Wagner After a tiring day of work on a construction site, Leon Youngblood came to Pomona last Thursday to watch some drag racing, something he's ...
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Will There Be Anyone Left To Run The Daytona 500 On Sunday?
Insider Racing News - USA
And in addition, if I'm recalling correctly, regular drag racing events require vehicles to have mufflers....when this track was built, nobody lived out ...
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1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1/4 mile Drag Racing timeslip specs 0-60 ...
Fast 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips.
DragTimes.com - Recent 1/4 Mile... - http://www.dragtimes.com/
Pixeleye Raceblog: Drag Racing // Hot Rodding // Kustom Kulture ...
By Dragstripper
But this is the nature of drag racing sometimes. At least we know we have a great racecar and we're ready to move forward." Erbacher will skip the next national event in Phoenix before returning for the ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals, ...
Pixeleye Raceblog: Drag Racing... - http://www.raceblog.de/
K&N Filters Pontiac GXP in Numbers Race Against John Force in NHRA ...
K&N is sponsoring six-time Pro Stock Champion Warren Johnson for the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Season. Johnson has 96 career NHRA national event wins. He is in his 38th year of competition. He has six NHRA Pro Stock ...
K&N Racing News - http://www.knfilters.com/news/knews.aspx
How To Win a Drag Race
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Amy Glover Wins ND Contributor of the Year


Drag Racing List - Amy Glover Wins ND Contributor of the Year
Amy Glover of Cumming, Georgia, recently received a nice surprise. She was selected as the National Dragster Contributor of the Year for 2008.

2009 NHRA Winternationals Final Results

Draglist.com - 2009 NHRA Winternationals Final Results
Final eliminations results and up to date NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing championship points after the 49th annual Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, California.

Today's Drag Racing News

ROUSH-McCLENAGHAN TO DISPLAY HER DRAG CAR AT DAYTONA 500
Autochannel (press release) - USA
Roush-McClenaghan competes in the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals drag racing series, finishing third in the ROUSH Modular Muscle class last season. ...
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Series names Larry Crum as Media/PR manager
Motorsport.com - Tallahassee,Florida,USA
As a fan of all racing, including drag racing, I can't wait to get started," Crum said. "I look forward to working with the fans, drivers and the IHRA/Feld ...
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Mickey Thompson sponsoring two racing circuits
Search-Autoparts.com - North Olmsted,OH,USA
They were racing along side of some of these legendary names in drag racing, and it's great to see the Floppers from the past brought back to life with that ...
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Speed machine
Mackay Daily Mercury - Australia
DRAG RACING: Scott Porter will be driving into the unknown at the Summernationals in Sydney this weekend. He will be racing the Porters Racing Team Mustang, ...
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DRAG RACING: NHRA tickets will be good
Pasadena Star-News - Pasadena,CA,USA
By Louis Brewster, Staff Writer POMONA - There were drag racing fans who drove to Pomona Raceway on Monday and bought $26 general admission tickets, ...
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DRAG RACING: Weather is the big winner
Pasadena Star-News - Pasadena,CA,USA
By Louis Brewster, Staff Writer POMONA - Ed "The Ace" McCulloch has been around drag racing long enough to remember when the starting line at the ...
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Matson Racing gears up for 2009 drive
The Union of Grass Valley - Grass Valley,CA,USA
Dave Matson and his crew have been busy at his home based shop preparing the two 1967 Camaros for the upcoming drag racing season. ...
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Cycle News
Richard Gadson's Plan for 2009
Cycle News - Tucker,GA,USA
Cooper commented that "this D&G Chassis is one of the nicest chassis that I've ever seen in my 30 years of drag racing, and I want to personally thank Eric ...
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Jet dragster gears up for the racing season - Campus News
After blazing a trail of new records in 2008, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University jet drag racing team (jetdragster.erau.edu) is positioned in 2009 for an even bigger racing season, with 24 major racing venues already scheduled. ...
Avion - http://www.avionnewspaper.com/home/
LinkSwarm.com -- Superbowl halftime pot-smoking Christian-Bale ...
Electric Drag Racing. Some guy built himself an electric car that blows away corvettes etc... by Senor_Smoke, 226 Reads. on Mon Feb 09 2009, Add to your ClipSwarm. Deciding vote went to: LORDKAHUNA: +1. Alpha votes: 0 by Dumbskull ...
LinkSwarm.com - http://www.linkswarm.com/
NHRA Fan Zone » Tour de Charity kart race will pit fans versus ...
Radioactive Drag Racing News, TX - 1 hour ago. NHRA drag racing fans have the opportunity to battle on the Infineon Raceway kart track against Top Fuel drivers Rod Fuller, Hillary Will and David Baca, … ...
NHRA Fan Zone - http://nhrafanzone.com/
Mishimoto - Hannah's Corner: Chris Forsberg Goes Drag
By Mishimoto Hannah
Well, Chris Forsberg headed to Fontana Raceway for some drag racing. He threw on a set of slicks on the NOS Energy 350Z and headed down the drag strip. Time, 11.9 @ 110 mph. Upon launching, his slicks broke traction, ...
Mishimoto - Hannah's Corner - http://blog.mishimoto.com/


Monday, February 09, 2009

2009 NHRA Winternationals Finals Delayed Until Tuesday

Draglist.com - 2009 NHRA Winternationals Finals Delayed Until Tuesday
Rain continued to soak the grounds of Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Monday, forcing NHRA officials to postpone the continuation of eliminations for the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals until Tuesday.

Pink Pearl - The Recreation of a 1966 Chevy II Supersport Gasser


Pink Pearl - The Recreation of a 1966 Chevy II Supersport Gasser
Our friend Bob Starks -- of Flip A Dial fame -- has had his hot pink Nova featured in a recent article.

Today's Drag Racing News

Prudhomme gets jump on Dixon
San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego,CA,USA
By Bill Center The 2009 drag racing season is one-run old and Don Prudhomme is one-up on Larry Dixon, his former Top Fuel driver. ...
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March Meet 2008 Nostalgia Drag Racing Pictures
By admin
Drag racing pictures from the 2008 March Meet nostalgia drag race. Dragsters, doorslammers, gassers, floppers, and lots of nostalgia drag racing pics.
Muscle Car Photos & Drag Racing Pictures - http://www.media.dragracingtv.com/
Drag Racing seat - SRT Forums - SRT4, SRT6, SRT8, SRT10 & Dodge Forum
By edub20
Whats the best seat for the buck?? and its for a full out drag car. i've been to summit and jegs, and $200 is what im looking to spend, but would i.
SRT Forums - SRT4, SRT6, SRT8,... - http://www.srtforums.com/forums/
NHRA Drag Racing Starts Tonite! (7PM) - High Def Forum - Your High ...
The Pomona Winternationals will be broadcast tonite at 7PM EST on ESPN2. LOTS of interesting changes in the teams. Good food for discussion.
High Def Forum - Your High Definition... - http://www.highdefforum.com/
TV Times - Fox Sports Starts Us Off In NASCAR For 2009 | The ...
By Lou Modestino
As part of the agreement, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will continue to be showcased on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD. The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is the premier sportsman series in drag racing and, for many aspiring racers, ...
The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) - http://motorsportsnews.net/
Motorsports Journal: ROOKIE MATT HAGAN BOWS OUT IN POMONA OPENING ...
After qualifying 14th in only one qualifying round at the season-opening race of the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Hagan squared off against Ashley Force Hood in the first round of eliminations after a four-hour rain delay ...
Motorsports Journal - http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/


Sunday, February 08, 2009

2009 NHRA Winternationals Final Eliminations Delayed by Rain

2009 NHRA Winternationals Final Eliminations Delayed by Rain
Persistent rain showers throughout the day Sunday forced NHRA officials to postpone eliminations for the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona until Monday.

Today's Drag Racing News

WhoWon.com
Cruz Pedregon Named Grand Marshal of 2009 March Meet
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
This is true drag racing history and one of the places I learned to drag race. I can't wait to get back there." "Besides being a world champion and having a ...
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Safety-Kleen to Sponsor Dragpalooza V
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
Officials of the National Guard American Drag Racing League announced today that Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., a leading North American provider of ...
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NHRA.com
Drag Racing Classes
NHRA.com - Glendora,CA,USA
Welcome to NHRA 101, your complete guide to the world of NHRA Drag Racing, from the terminology of the sport to what you need to enjoy a day at the races to ...
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Success in drag racing is almost reflexive
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
By James Wagner In drag racing, believe it or not, fastest doesn't always win. Arguably more important than blazing speed is lightning-quick reaction time. ...
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Pomona: Cory McClenathan Saturday notes
Motorsport.com - Tallahassee,Florida,USA
3 in the FRAM Top Fuel dragster at the NHRA Winternationals, the season-opener of the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. ...
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1994 Pontiac Trans Am 25th anniversary 1/4 mile Drag Racing ...
Fast 1994 Pontiac Trans Am 25th anniversary 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips.
DragTimes.com - Recent 1/4 Mile... - http://www.dragtimes.com/
MotorWard - Auto News and Views
By admin
PK) has returned to drag racing with a limited edition Prudhomme Edition Super Snake package for the Shelby GT500 Mustang. (CSBI.PK) has returned to drag racing with a limited edition Prudhomme Edition Super Snake ...
MOTORWARD.com - http://www.motorward.com/
Race Related Rules - Read Before Starting New Threads - 8th ...
By webby
A Truly Great Ad - Race Related, White05X3, Autocross & Sanctioned Drag Racing, 4, 07-01-2007 02:03 AM. Race Related Rules: Read before posting, webby, Autocross & Sanctioned Drag Racing, 20, 10-21-2006 06:15 PM ...
8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/
Prudhomme Edition Shelby GT500 Super Snake
"It reminds me of how drag racing used to be back in the day when we would drive our cars to the drag strip, race them, and drive them home at the end of the day. That's maybe the neatest thing about this car." ...
TheMustangNews.com - http://www.themustangnews.com/carnews/st-0306eleanor.htm
Santa Anita Racing -- 2/07/2009 - Inside Horse Racing
By Art Wilson
Top Qualifiers Quotes in A View From the Tower - An inside look at NHRA drag racing. Today's stakes winners in Inside Horse Racing. What is about baseball that scares editors away? in From the sidelines with Miguel ...
Inside Horse Racing - http://www.insidesocal.com/horseracing/


Saturday, February 07, 2009

2009 NHRA Winternationals Final Qualifying

2009 NHRA Winternationals Final Qualifying
Final pro qualifying results and first round pairings from the 49th annual Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, California.

The Mistress Nostalgia Jr. Fuel Dragster


The Mistress Nostalgia Jr. Fuel Dragster
Alaska's only Jr. Fuel Dragster.

Today's Drag Racing News

Racing -- drivers, teams, series, factories -- feeling the pinch
Hamilton Spectator - Hamilton,ON,Canada
Major drag racing is also suffering. After fielding four nitro cars for several years, Connie Kalitta will run only one Funny Car full- time for 2009, ...
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Drag race champ Brett Stevens has titles suspended over drug count
Courier Mail - Australia
By Mark Hinchliffe DRAG racing titles and records held by retired competitor Brett Stevens have been suspended while drug charges against him are resolved. ...
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Series announces new bonus award program
Motorsport.com - Tallahassee,Florida,USA
5, 2009) - When every second of NHRA Drag Racing is packed with heart-pounding moments, how do you single out those moments that rank as the best of the ...
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NASCAR Notebook: Bud Shootout has new format, but not all drivers ...
Winston-Salem Journal - Winston-Salem,NC,USA
The NHRA and ESPN have agreed to a five-year contact extension that will keep the Full Throttle Drag Racing Series on the air through 2016. ...
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Corvette is fastest of them all
Baltimore Sun - United States
Indeed, an August 2002 issue of Car and Driver magazine highlighted vehicles in the funny car class of drag racing that have been clocked going from zero to ...
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Home » WOT » Shelby Unveils 800+ HP Prudhomme Edition Super Snake ...
MotorTrend Magazine - USA
It reminds me of how drag racing used to be back in the day when we would drive our cars to the drag strip, race them, and drive them home at the end of the ...
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2004 Nissan 350Z TT 700BB 1/4 mile Drag Racing timeslip specs 0-60 ...
Fast 2004 Nissan 350Z TT 700BB 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips.
DragTimes.com - Recent 1/4 Mile... - http://www.dragtimes.com/
Shelby unveils Prudhomme 800hp GT500 SuperSnake drag race package ...
Don "The Snake" Prudhomme is one of the best-known names in drag racing, and today Shelby Automobiles announced the legendary duo has rejoined for a limited-edition GT500 conversion. The car will be an 800hp (597kW) drag-race special ...
MotorAuthority - Latest Galleries - http://www.motorauthority.com/
My Best 1/4 Mile Times - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum
By rcallaham
1/8 Mile Times, SoCal07Si, Autocross & Sanctioned Drag Racing, 80, 04-04-2008 07:40 PM. Best 1/4 mile times, Black06NaviSI, Autocross & Sanctioned Drag Racing, 5, 07-02-2006 12:31 AM ...
8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/
Warp-Stopping Ahead! - Installing Aerospace Components' Front ...
By Street Legal News
Drag racing is all about going as fast as you can, but what some people seem to forget is that at the end of the track you need to be able to stop the.
Street Legal TV Forums - http://www.streetlegaltv.com/forum/
HORSEPOWER & HEELS: Prudhomme "Super Snake" Mustang
By Erica Ortiz
I'm really excited that Ford is taking such an active role in Drag Racing again. First, the Cobra Jet Mustang is developed by Ford for NHRA sportsman racing. Now, Carol Shelby has paired up with drag racing legend Don ...
HORSEPOWER & HEELS - http://www.horsepowerandheels.com/blog/blog.htm


EARLY MOONEYES DRAGMASTER DRAWING

Hi Gang!!! While we're on the Mooneyes subject, I found a cool, early cut-away drawing of the Mooneyes Dragmaster with Mark IV chassis. Revell was a major sponsor. This was dated 1963. This dragster was also at the 1st Annual Dragster Challenge in 1963 and driven by Dante Duce.

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Friday, February 06, 2009

Today's Drag Racing News

ESPN signs 5-year drag-racing deal with National Hot Rod Association
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
ESPN signed the NHRA to a five-year extension, meaning it will carry the drag-racing series through 2016, SportsBusiness Journal reports Thursday. ...
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RoadracingWorld.com
Strapless Transport Systems Still Offering Racer Discounts
RoadracingWorld.com - Lake Elsinore,CA,USA
If you race in a discipline that does not require a racing license (ie Off-Road, MX, Dirt track, Drag racing Etc.) you may still be eligible, contact us for ...
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Pedregons team up to win Funny Car titles
Indianapolis Star - United States
By Steve Ballard BROWNSBURG, Ind. -- For all they accomplished separately in their drag racing careers, it pales in comparison to what the Pedregon brothers ...
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Plainfield drag racer wins national Person of the Year award
Norwich Bulletin - Norwich,CT,USA
About Smallridge: Smallridge has been involved with drag racing since he was 10, and started racing at 16. A professional drag racer, Smallridge has been ...
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Get your motors runnin'
Staunton News Leader - Staunton,VA,USA
Fitzgerald will be promoting the drag racing side, while Bradley will take the dirt track. "We're both owners, I'm just more involved in drag racing, ...
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Steve Ballard's NHRA picks
Indianapolis Star - United States
Comment: Drag racing legend, a 14-time champion, aims to prove all of his best days aren't behind him. Comment: First time in his career he can concentrate ...
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Tiu eyes 3-peat in drag racing | The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports
Jonathan Tiu of JCT-Blanche Racing hopes to cap his domination of the Pagcor Drag Racing Championships-Northern Series as the country's first ever triple crown winner goes for another win in the event firing off tomorrow at the Clark ...
philstar.com - Breaking News - http://www.philstar.com/
ESPN signs 5-year drag-racing deal with National Hot Rod ...
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Dutch Info Network - http://www.dutchinfonetwork.com/
Shelby unleashes 750 horsepower GT500 Super Snake Prudhomme ...
By Drew Phillips
PK) has returned to drag racing with a limited edition Prudhomme Edition Super Snake package for the Shelby GT500 Mustang. Carroll Shelby and Don "The Snake" Prudhomme unveiled the program during a private reception at the Wally Parks ...
Autoblog - http://www.autoblog.com/
Georgia Drag Racing News: Like Father, Like Daughter
By David
Subscribe Via Email. If you'd prefer to get your Georgia Drag Racing News items via email, you can subscribe using the following form:. Enter your email address to subscribe:. Powered by FeedBlitz ...
Georgia Drag Racing News - http://gdrn.blogspot.com/
NitroCentral.com Drag Racing: OK I'll shut up now. LOL
By Bob
Began drag racing in 1962 at the old Sanford, Maine dragstrip. I've run everything from Modified production to altereds to drag bikes and now a nostalgia fuel dragster. Worked for three years with the Boucher Top Fuel ...
NitroCentral.com Drag Racing - http://nitrocentral.blogspot.com/



Kingfish in the Lights


Draglist.com - Kingfish in the Lights
Funny car legend Larry Arnold sent along this great Steve Shuck illustration of his famous KingFish Cuda under the lights at Orange County International Raceway.

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Microsoft Hates Random Rods!

Draglist.com - Microsoft Hates Random Rods!
We love our Random Rods feature but it is making the pages jump around in Microsoft Explorer and driving drag fans worldwide crazy as they try to read our stories. We are working on that problem, but here are links to three EXCELLENT browsers that PROPERLY display random photos without any tweaking on our part.

Today's Drag Racing News

Selma News
Billy West inducted into NC Drag Racing Hall of Fame
Selma News - Selma,NC,USA
FEB.09 The North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame inducted Selma native Bill "High Gear" West this past in a special ceremony at the Greensboro Coliseum. ...
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MLive.com
Schumacher still the best in NHRA's Top Fuel
MLive.com - MI,USA
The National Hot Rod Association's 2009 Full Throttle Drag Racing season opens this weekend with the 49th annual Winter Nationals in Pomona, Calif., ...
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Gulf Times
QRC Series drag racing event from today
Gulf Times - Doha,Qatar
THE first round of the Qatar Race Club (QRC) Series drag racing event will be held at the QRC drag racing track in Industrial Area from today. ...
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Pomona: Jeff Arend preview
Motorsport.com - Tallahassee,Florida,USA
5-8, at the season-opening NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event, the Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.). ...
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Dunn is in no mood to call it a career
San Bernardino Sun - San Bernardino,CA,USA
With the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series opener just around the corner at Pomona Raceway, Dunn has evolved into a role as an elder statesman for the ...
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WJ to return with backing from K&N Filters
Radioactive Drag Racing News - Houston,TX,USA
"Warren Johnson is one of the most accomplished and respected figures in the sport of drag racing, and we are excited to welcome him to the K&N family," ...
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Pedregon feels ready to go on the defensive
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Ontario,CA,USA
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series doesn't award style points for hauler paint jobs, or cash. Pedregon did pick up the $500000 bonus after his win at ...
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New challenge: Alan Johnson, sheik embark on unique racing partnership
USA Today - USA
In a statement, Al-Thani describes himself as a huge fan of drag racing and a longtime follower of Johnson's career as an owner, crew chief and builder of ...
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Sand drag racing plan hits snag
Press-Enterprise - Riverside,CA,USA
In sand drag racing, specially modified vehicles with oversized tires race through off-road areas. The proposed site near San Jacinto is a sandy riverbed on ...
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NASCAR, other racing series feel the pinch of economic slowdown
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
All of the major motor racing series -- NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula One and NHRA drag racing -- are undergoing their own versions of creative destruction ...
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Roush Rear Window Louvers and Drag Racing - Ford Mustang Forums
By wayneproperties
Does anyone here know whether the Roush Rear Window Louvers will withstand the air turbulence of mostly stock drag racing? I'm talking about 100-106mph 1/4 mile runs, not 130mph pro cars. I also wonder if they'd even pass tech ...
Ford Mustang Forums - http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/
2001 Buick Le Sabre custom 1/4 mile trap speeds 0-60 - DragTimes.com
Fast 2001 Buick Le Sabre custom 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips. ... Drag Racing 1/4 Mile times 0-60 Dyno Fast Cars Muscle Cars · Home · Browse · Search · Compare · Add · Classifieds · Forums · Parts · Tracks · Videos · Dyno ...
DragTimes.com - Recent 1/4 Mile... - http://www.dragtimes.com/
Georgia Drag Racing News: K&N Filters to Sponsor WJ
By David
Georgia Drag Racing News. Information about Georgia drag racing history, personalities, activities and events from GeorgiaDragRacing.com. Wednesday, February 04, 2009. K&N Filters to Sponsor WJ. Details. posted by David @ 6:48 PM ...
Georgia Drag Racing News - http://gdrn.blogspot.com/
Cobra Jet Comes to the Air Capital - Update - Stang TV Forums
By Mark Keiser
This is a HUGE deal in drag racing, as Mr. Hajek is really paying true deserved respect to the history of drag racing. Afterall, without some of these Iconic drivers and cars, we wouldn't have half of what we do today, ...
Stang TV Forums - http://www.stangtv.com/forum/



Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Today's Drag Racing News

"The Racing Chef" to appear in Phoenix
Arizona Daily Star - Tucson,AZ,USA
The NHRA POWERADE Drag Racing Series will appear in Phoenix Feb. 20 through 22nd, and with the racers will be their whole crew. One of those crew members ...
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Rocky Mountain Raceways leaves NHRA for IHRA
StandardNet - Ogden,Utah,USA
The $21.5 million IHRA Nitro Jam� Drag Racing Series is a 10-event North American professional drag racing circuit produced by the IHRA. ...
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Drag champ busted in raids
Gold Coast News - Molendinar,Queensland,Australia
During the day's raids, five people were arrested, including 44-year-old drag racing identity Brett Stevens from Narangba who has won several national ...
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Drag racing champion granted bail
Gold Coast News - Molendinar,Queensland,Australia
Mr Stevens is known for his drag racing success, having won several national championships in the sport since 1992. The matter was adjourned for mention on ...
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Martin Racing Performance: SCOOTER DRAG RACING WITH MRP EXHAUST ...
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SCOOTER DRAG RACING WITH MRP EXHAUST GY6 150cc. Check it out GY6 Drag Scooter Racing with MRP Exhaust. Posted by MartinRacingPerformance at 12:49 PM. 0 comments:. Post a Comment · Newer Post Older Post Home ...
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roanoke marginal arts festival 2009: Power Tool Drag Racing Award ...
By Brian Counihan
2009 Power Tool Drag Racing on Kirk. Ubu Enchained -Live Theater. Screenprinting Workshop. Conceptual Art Auction. Broadway Star sings Rarities. Monday February 23 Broadway Stars Masterclass ...
roanoke marginal arts festival 2009 - http://roanokemarginalartsfestival.blogspot.com/
Inside Track Breaking News Blog: Drag Racing: Schippling, Lucas ...
By GREGM
Drag Racing: Schippling, Lucas Oil embark on milestone year. Lucas Oil Products Canada continues partnership with Schippling Motorsports for fifth season. MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- Dragster driver T.J. Schippling will ...
Inside Track Breaking News Blog - http://insidetracknews.blogspot.com/
1995 Honda Accord ex 1/4 mile Drag Racing timeslip specs 0-60 ...
Fast 1995 Honda Accord ex 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips.
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Georgia Drag Racing News: 1968 Atlanta $10000 Video by Hugh ...
By David
Along with all of the other drag racing legends, be sure to notice GeorgiaDragRacing.com site sponsor Bogan Renfroe's great looking "Cat Skinner" Willys! posted by David @ 7:10 PM ...
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The Virginian


Drag Racing List - The Virginian
Chuck Carman shares some more awesome drag racing art. This time it's The Virginian '65 Mopar.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Alan Johnson Racing Gears up for 2009

Alan Johnson Racing Gears up for 2009
It has been a busy and exciting off season as we prepare for the Alan Johnson/Al-Anabi Racing teams debut at the Winternationals in Pomona.

Mendy Fry’s Nitro Kitty Blog

Mendy Fry’s Nitro Kitty Blog
History comes alive with nostalgia race cars at the Winternationals.

Today's Drag Racing News

NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Season Blasts Off on ESPN2
PaddockTalk - USA
Every February since 1961, fans have flocked to Southern California not just for the un-winterlike weather, but also for one of drag racing's grandest ...
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Lions Drag Strip's checkered flag
Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek,CA,USA
"It was, and still is, described as the Woodstock of drag racing," says Gillespie. And, as was the case at that legendary music fest, the throng would not ...
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Auto racing roars out of elitist niche
The National - Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Thousands crowded alongside the runway of Lahore's old Walton Airport on Sunday for Pakistan's first official drag-racing competition. ...
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Von Smith in quest of Qatar race victory
Radioactive Drag Racing News - Houston,TX,USA
And, as modern technology gradually changed lifestyles everywhere, drag racing attracted new audiences. Now, more than a half-century later, ...
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Coughlin Begins Quest For Rare Pro Stock Three-peat
Autochannel (press release) - USA
February 1, 2009: At just 38 years of age, Jeg Coughlin Jr. already has experienced lots of things during his drag racing career. ...
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NEWS RELEASE: Motorcraft and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers ...
Autochannel (press release) - USA
"Drag racing fans traditionally are the hands-on people that do much of the work on their cars and are very loyal to the sponsors that support the series," ...
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Johnston Update: Selma native selected for NC Drag Racing Hall of Fame
TheHerald - Smithfield,NC,USA
Selma native Billy West has been posthumously inducted into the North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame. West was one of a group of five races to be honored ...
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Embry-Riddle Jet Dragster Fires Up For Expanded 2009 Racing Season
Aero-News Network - FL,USA
After blazing a trail of new records in 2008, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University jet drag racing team is positioned in 2009 for an even bigger racing ...
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Motor Plex ready for action with SBDC's help
Valley Courier Online - Alamosa,CO,USA
They believe this would be a benefit to the whole community, and they would like to see drag racing offered in a safe environment. ...
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drag racing suspension - evolutionm.net
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Need some help on trying to get the right suspension setup for drag racing. Right now I'm on Megan Racing Track coilovers. Yes I know, not meant for.
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Just a car guy: Early 70's drag racing
By jesse
Early 70's drag racing · Don Garlits wins the 1967 US Nationals, called by ... Classic billboard cubic inch advertising, and shak... Retro Cafe, Norrbotten Sweden. Very cool · The new Camaro... in the classic color scheme. Man. ...
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Drag Racer's Guide to Twitter on PNN
By Horsepowerandheels
A drag racing princess takes on the world.
Horsepower and Heels - http://horsepowerandheels.pnn.com/2320-home
Motorsports Journal: SCHUMACHER-DIXON RIVALRY HAS POTENTIAL TO BE ...
By Motorsports Journal
Just mentioning the four pairings above brings immediate goosebumps and vivid memories to longtime drag racing fans. Whenever those racers met on the track, fans were guaranteed a dramatic, compelling race, most often with very high ...
Motorsports Journal - http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/
Super Bowl Car Commercial Roundup
Flag this Content as Inappropriate. 0 votes. Rating: 0.0. 0/10. You voted:. Views: 0. Email; Tags: a6 • audi • cars • castrol • drag racing • drifting • fast and furious • genesis • hyundai • rally · Commercial Bowl ...
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Monday, February 02, 2009

Dave McClelland, The Voice of the NHRA

Dave McClelland, The Voice of the NHRA
He's the guy they call when a car event needs the best emcee.

Damn Yankee


Drag Racing List - Damn Yankee
Don Cook had the Damn Yankee built by Woody Gilmore and hired the late, great Pat Foster to drive. Foster drove the car with success before swapping driving seats with Kelly Brown.

Today's Drag Racing News

NHRA Kicks off Opening-Week Festivities with a Parade of Vehicles ...
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will officially kick off one of the most anticipated seasons in many years on Monday, Feb. ...
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mini bike drag racing in wisconsin - OldMiniBikes.com Forum
i found this ad for a car show here in wisconsin. take look at it. they are also having minibike drag racing 2009 Symco Shakedown.
OldMiniBikes.com Forum - http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/
Tuff Paw Drag Racing: What's better than GREAT Quality, Great ...
By tami
Tuff Paw Drag Racing. Sunday, February 01, 2009. What's better than GREAT Quality, Great Prices, and Great Service on Aluminum Accessories? Tuff Paw Aluminum Accessories and Products already has GREAT quality, GREAT prices, ...
Tuff Paw Drag Racing - http://tuffpaw.blogspot.com/
TDCP Drag Race - in Lahore | Pakistani Car Advice | News Blog
As promised, Car Advice has some decent coverage for you folks, regarding the first ever Drag Race in Lahore. In fact, the first ever organized drag racing competition in Pakistan. Period. The competition was held at Walton Airport. ...
Pakistani Car Advice | News Blog - http://www.caradvice.pk/
Force has fun with pre-Super Bowl assignment
go2geiger.com Radioactive Drag Racing News. ... go2geiger.com - Rob Geiger's drag racing news source · News · Blogs · Points · Schedules · Stats · About Us · SpeedTV.com · Force has fun with pre-Super Bowl assignment ...
Pro News - http://www.go2geiger.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=1&Itemid=17


Sunday, February 01, 2009

Today's Drag Racing News

Entries grow in drag series
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Ontario,CA,USA
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series is days away from its 2009 opener and the sanctioning body has indicated the entries for the 49th annual Kragen ...
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Dover Motorsports, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Memphis ...
WELT ONLINE - Germany
... and will continue to host events in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. ...
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Pomona always Sportsman's paradise for Kragen O'Reilly Winternationals
NHRA.com - Glendora,CA,USA
The 49th annual Kragen O'Reilly Winternationals will celebrate the official kick off of the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series for NHRA's ...
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NHRA Full Throttle Series and ESPN, the Premier Brand in Sports ...
WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA
Among the highlights of NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series coverage on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD include consistent time slots on Sunday evening for the final ...
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EVENT>> 4&ROTARY NATIONALS DRAG RACING ACTION - Speedhunters
Speedhunters is a car culture blog site from the creators of the Need for Speed video game team. We've hooked up with our favorite automotive writers, photographers and drivers from across the globe to bring you a daily dose of car ...
Speedhunters - http://speedhunters.com/default.aspx
Lucas, Langdon welcome their European teammate - Radioactive Drag ...
Lucas, Langdon welcome their European teammate Radioactive Drag Racing News, TX - 4 hours ago The last Englishman to compete on the NHRA tour was Clive Skilton, who raced stateside 30 years ...
RacingBlips - Top NHRA News,... - http://racingblips.dailyradar.com/nhra/
Top Fuel Drag Racing Power Statistics - IndyCar
Top Fuel Drag Racing Power Statistics - One dragster's 500-inch Hemi makes more horsepower then the first 8 rows at Daytona. Under full throttle, a dragster engine consumes 1 1/2 gallons of nitro per second, the same ...
RacingBlips - Top IndyCar News,... - http://racingblips.dailyradar.com/indycar/
TDCP drag racing competition in Lahore - Pakistan's first ever on ...
TDCP arranges the first ever drag racing competition of Pakistan. In Lahore, on Feb the 1st.
Pakistani Car Advice | News Blog - http://www.caradvice.pk/
John Roncallo's Page - 1320X - Grassroots Drag Racing - Fast Cars ...
John Roncallo's Page on 1320X - Grassroots Drag Racing - Fast Cars - Rock 'N Roll.
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The Prussian


Drag Racing List - The Prussian
Maynard Rupp won the NHRA Top Fuel World Championship in 1965 at the wheel of the Logghe Bros.' Prussian. The Roy Steffey tuned machine also set the NHRA speed record at Columbus.