Today's Drag Racing News

News

July full of drag racing at Infineon Raceway Sonoma Index-Tribune By Steven Serafini After wrapping up June by holding its largest-attended event of the season, the 23rd annual NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350, Infineon Raceway is presenting a July filled with drag-racing as the NHRA comes to the Valley for two ... See all stories on this topic »

Man dead after drag racing accident UpNorthLive.com HILLMAN, MI -- A Mio man is dead after losing control of his car at the annual "Hillman Street Drag" racing competition. The car rolled and crashed into a utility pole Sunday. Spectators at this weekend's drag races in Hillman say the race got off to a ... See all stories on this topic »

NHRA: Matt Hagan Looks To Repeat At Joliet Motorsport.com Matt Hagan, aboard the DieHard Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car, hopes to replay last year's outcome at this weekend's 14th annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals and thus secure his first win of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. ... See all stories on this topic » Motorsport.com

Father, daughter team making mark on NHRA racing Sand Springs Leader He owns Mills Truck and Tractor and said he got into drag racing wanting a second childhood. Mills races a 1968 Chevy Camero, affectionately called the "Golden Gorilla." He has a day job and this is more of a hobby, but it is taken very seriously. ... See all stories on this topic »

Sawyer Doubles up in Lebanon WhoWon.com by Eric Lotz WEST LEBANON, NY -- Lebanon Valley Dragway witnessed exciting drag racing action over the 4th of July weekend during the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event. Mike Sawyer, Leominster, Mass., went home with two championships yesterday, ... See all stories on this topic »

Racing fireworks at Winterport Dragway VillageSoup Belfast By Staff | Jul 05, 2011 Winterport — Although held the day before Independence Day, there still were plenty of drag racing fireworks in Sunday's action at Winterport Dragway. Super Pro/Pro — 1, Willy Larrabee, Stockton Springs; and 2, Mike Whitaker, ... See all stories on this topic »

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Delta Secondary drag racer debuts at track Delta-Optimist By Dave Willis, Delta Optimist July 5, 2011 A group from Delta Secondary completed the first runs with its electric drag racing truck at Mission Raceway last Thursday and Friday. Two years of hard work paid off last week for Delta Secondary automotive ... See all stories on this topic »

Rob Wendland New Crew Chief On Johnny Gray's Funny Car Motor Authority With two DNQ (did not qualify) results thus far in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car season, team owner Don Schumacher decided to make some changes to the F/C driven by Johnny Gray, in his first year working with Don Schumacher Racing ... See all stories on this topic »

Teenage Drag Star KIMA CBS 29 What do you like about drag racing? It's the adrenaline." Just another day at the office for Denise. Just another exciting night of racing at Renegade. A gorgeous July evening in our part of the world. The racing gods created this sizzling time of year ... See all stories on this topic »

Web

NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series isn't a young man's game ... NORWALK -- Watching the drivers come on stage during introductions before Sunday's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, I was surprised by all the gray ... www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/.../NHRA-Full-Throttle-Drag-...

NHRA Drag Racing Countdown Tightens Up | Motorsports Unplugged on ... http://www.motorsportsunplugged.com In the NHRA the points battle to make it into the The Countdown to The Championship tightens up with six races left ... blip.tv/.../nhra-drag-racing-countdown-tightens-up-5344927

Kenny Lang wins PMRA Pro Modified event during Canadian Nitro Nationals

Test session proves a winner for Manitoba racer at TMP's Cayuga Dragway

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 5, 2011) – He only came to test out some new equipment, but Pro Modified racer Kenny Lang ended up winning the Pro Modified Racing Association race during the Canadian Nitro Nationals at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park.

The event was the third in the 2011 PMRA schedule.

And the win was not only Lang's first in PMRA competition, it was his first in the Pro Modified series.

"We had a good day," Lang said after his win. "We just came here to test a new converter, started picking away, and stayed with our game plan."

Lang, from Grand Pointe, Manitoba, is a regular competitor in the Get Screened America Pro Modified Series which competes at NHRA National events. Earlier this year Lang acquired major sponsorship from Summit Racing Equipment, a marketer of high-performance parts and accessories. Lang made history in 2010 at the NHRA Gatornationals in Florida as the first competitor to win an NHRA Pro Modified event and be awarded the coveted "Wally" trophy.

Lang qualified his 1969 Camaro-bodied, Tim McAmis car in fourth spot over the weekend. The team installed a new convertor in the Al Billes-powered car, was going to use the weekend testing, but felt the car was good enough to enter the event.

Lang eliminated Derek Hawker of Corbyville, Ontario in the final with a 6.035-second, 239.57-mph pass. Hawker, who had not qualified for the race, was in the show as first alternate with his Corvette, and won his early rounds to meet up with Lang in the final. Hawker tried to get Lang on the start of the final, but red-lit in the process, giving the win to Lang.

Once again, Vito Montesano set the pace in qualifying for a PMRA race. Montesano, of Maple, Ontario, ran his 1969 Corvette to a 5.907-second, 245.54 posting to take the number one qualifying spot. His run also recorded the meet's low ET and top speed.

Lang eliminated number five qualifier Jeff Roth of Kitchener, Ontario in the first round, and then Montesano in the semi-final to meet up with Hawker in the final. Hawker, who replaced number seven qualifier Rob Atchison of London, Ontario, took out number two qualifier Eric Latino of Whitby, Ontario, and then former PMRA champion and number six qualifier Bruce Boland of Hamilton, Ontario before meeting up with Lang.

Others who qualified for the field included John Russo of Middletown, Massachusetts, who started third, and Mark Nielsen of Brantford, Ontario, who started eighth. Both were eliminated in first-round action.

While the Lang team was without crew chief Rob Poirier for the race, the team was in the capable hands of Al Billes, the former driver who is now one of the top engine builders and tuners in the sport.

Billes said after the win he was pleased with how the weekend went down.

"We came here just to test a new converter," he noted. "We went from nothing to a 6.03."

Billes added the team will be racing at the Get Screened America Pro Mod events, but would like to return to the PMRA, which may happen at the next event on the 2011 schedule, the Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals presented by Ideal Supply & NAPA Auto Parts August 5-7 at the Grand Bend Motorplex.

"It's a good series," he said. "Hopefully we can come back."

After some struggling earlier in the weekend, Jack Grainy of Tonawanda, New York was able to find the combination to win the PMRA Non-Qualifiers event. The Grainy Brothers Racing 1969 Camaro bested Gary Irving of Toronto, Ontario in the Al Hinds 2004 Corvette.

Winning his first Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts event was Bob Bauer Jr of Elma, New York. The Top Sportsman driver, who competes in his big-block powered 2007 Pontiac GTO, won in the final over Billy White of Gadshill, Ontario in his RE/MAX White & Wild Top Dragster entry. This series is comprised of 16 Top Sportsman cars and 16 Top Dragster cars, which compete in their respective divisions, and the top eliminator in each division goes into the final to determine an event champion.

In the PBSS presented by Wiseco Performance Products, Pro Bike racer Mike Konopacki rode his Kawasaki to a PBSS win over the Yamaha Pro Sled of James Miller of Orillia, Ontario. Konopacki, of Hampton, Ontario, qualified fifth in the Pro Bike field and Miller qualified fifth as well on the Pro Sled side. Konopacki ran an 8.547-second, 144.49-mph final for his win.

The Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the PBSS will join the PMRA for the next event, the Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals presented by Ideal Supply & NAPA Auto Parts to be held August 5-7 at the Grand Bend Motorplex.

Presently leading the Pro Modified Racing Association Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts and Patio Passport is Montesano with 817 points. Second is Boland with 811 points, and third is Latino with 788 points. Roth is fourth in points with 778, and fifth is Russo with 775 points. Following the top five are Nielsen, Irving, Hawker, Jay Dos Santos of Halton Hills, Ontario, and Sal Cammisuli of Markham, Ontario.

RacingJunk.com and Super Chevy Show Team up on Retro-Style Giveaway Prize

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (July 5, 2011) -- Raceway Media’s RacingJunk.com and Super Chevy Show are teaming up on the latest prize in the RacingJunk.com Giveaway. The lucky winner of this Giveaway contest will snag a 7-ft. tall, hand-crafted retro-style gas pump with custom graphics featuring Super Chevy Show and RacingJunk. Worth over $1150, it’s a gotta-have, all-out nostalgic piece perfect for any performance enthusiast’s garage, shop or den.

The contest launches July 1, and one random winner will be selected on November 14, 2011. Entries can be submitted online on the RacingJunk.com contest entry page and in person at Super Chevy Show events throughout the season.

In addition to being the proud sponsor of the Super Chevy Show swap meets, RacingJunk.com also powers the free, Chevy-heavy classifieds on the Super Chevy Show web site.

“RacingJunk.com is a great resource for our racers and fans, so this is a fun opportunity to partner with our friends there to customize this great Giveaway prize,” said Ryan Haas, Director of Business Development for FSM, the agency that oversees the Super Chevy Show series.

“Super Chevy Show fans and racers are the grassroots enthusiasts who have helped grow RacingJunk.com into the world’s largest online motorsports marketplace. This is a cool prize that we think any Chevy or RacingJunk fan would want to win and display in their garage, shop or den,” said Robert Adams, Vice President of Sales at Raceway Media. “Our Giveaway is a way for us to give back to the people at the heart of the motorsports industry, and it’s very meaningful to have a partner like Super Chevy Show to join in.”

The RacingJunk.com 2011 Giveaway offers up a different prize every month through December 2011. Individuals can re-enter the Giveaway for another chance to win each time a new prize is revealed. See the Official Rules for complete rules and details.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Results from Lebanon Valley

MIKE SAWYER DOUBLES UP IN LEBANON

WEST LEBANON, N.Y. – Lebanon Valley Dragway witnessed exciting drag racing action over the 4th of July weekend during the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event. Mike Sawyer, Leominster, Mass., went home with two championships yesterday, in Super Gas and Super Street. Sawyer, who won last month at the NHRA SuperNationals, defeated Douglas Marsters, Canton, Maine in Super Gas. Both drivers got off the line with a 0.023 reaction time, but Sawyer’s finish of 9.876 seconds at 158.74 mph was enough for the win over Marsters’ 9.858 in a double break out race. In Super Street, Sawyer met Shawn Fricke from Flemming, N.J. During the run, Sawyer’s early lead and run of 10.908 seconds at 135.71 mph earned him the win in this class as well.

Dan Page, Hampstead, N.H., met Dan Mercier, LaPrarie, Que., in the final of Top Alcohol Dragster. In this battle of the Dans, Page ended up in the top spot with his pass of 5.529 seconds at 261.22 mph against Mercier’s run of 5.516 seconds at 259.35 mph. With a margin of less than a foot, this marks Page’s first victory of the season and Mercier’s second trip to the finals this year.

The 2010 Comp Eliminator National Champion, Al Ackerman, also earned his first divisional win for the 2011 season. Ackerman, Saddle Brook, N.J., had a faster reaction time at the start and kept his lead the whole way down the track over his opponent, Calvin Hill, Tamaqua, Pa. In Top Alcohol Funny Car, Eric Lourie, Terryville, Conn., scored his first win of the season as well after a runner-up finish at this event in 2010. Lourie beat John Anderkia and Todd Veney in rounds 1 and 2 on his way to his final round match up with Dale Cox Jr.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Results from Summit Motorsports Park

REICHERT, FOSTER WIN IN NORWALK

NORWALK, Ohio – Bill Reichert qualified No. 1 and out ran the field for the win in Top Alcohol Dragster this past weekend at the B’Laster Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser event at Summit Motorsports Park. The Owosso, Mich., racer clicked off a 5.391 second lap at 266.85 mph in the final against Marty Thacker awarding him the trophy and a berth in the prestigious JEGS Allstar competition this coming weekend at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.

Joining Reichert with wins and trips to the allstar were Michael Shelton, Independence, Ky., in Super Comp and John Scali, Chicago, in Top Sportsman. Shelton knocked off Dave Dahlem, Tremont, Ill. in the Super Comp final while Scali bettered Mathew Sam, Austintown, Ohio, with his ’67 Camaro running 7.045 seconds, 195.56. The three racers will join the rest of the North Central Division JEGS Allstar team and battle for both individual and team honors against the teams from the other six NHRA divisions.

Chris Foster of Davenport, Iowa, was the No. 2 qualifier in Top Alcohol Funny Car and beat Paul Noakes, Thomas Carter, and Brian Harvanek for the win and the trophy. No. 1 qualifier and defending event champion Frank Manzo fell in round one to Harvanek opening the door for Foster.

THIS WEEKEND Fri-Sun, July 8-10th is the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular - FREE ADMISSION TICKET - print several and give to friends & family!

www.facebook.com/mirdrag

IHRA Nitro Jam returns to Grand Bend July 16-17

Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals to feature huge lineup and incredible racing

GRAND BEND, Ontario (July 5, 2011) – Entering its 11th season of providing thrilling entertainment and white-knuckle racing for Ontario fans, the Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals has earned a reputation as one of the biggest and best Canadian motorsports events and this year the IHRA Nitro Jam series will keep with that tradition with one of its biggest races yet.

The 2011 Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals will feature a full lineup of nitro entertainment and thrill acts along with plenty of great sportsman racing making for an event race fans simply can't miss. And it all takes place July 16-17 at Ontario's premier vacation destination at the Grand Bend Motorplex, just minutes from the waters of Lake Huron.

O'REILLY AUTO PARTS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS FACT SHEET

WHAT: 14th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals, the 11th of 22 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Drivers in four categories - Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle - earn points leading to 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. NHRA is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2011 and will pay tribute to the evolution of the hot rod and honor its legendary racers as well as the sport's current stars.

DEFENDING O'REILLY ROUTE 66 NATIONALS FUNNY CAR CHAMP MATT HAGAN READY TO RETURN TO FULL THROTTLE WINNER'S CIRCLE

JOLIET, Ill. – As 2010's breakthrough Funny Car driver of the year takes inventory of his 2011 season, he's been spending a bit of time looking at an empty column on the left side of his stats sheet.

Matt Hagan, driver of the national record-holding DieHard Dodge Charger R/T and the runner-up in last season's dramatic down-to-the-wire points chase with John Force, is puzzled by the zero he sees there and is determined to start adding a few digits to the empty win column.

LOCAL FAVORITE TONY SCHUMACHER LOOKING FOR ELUSIVE FIRST TOP FUEL VICTORY OF SEASON AT O'REILLY ROUTE 66 NATIONALS

JOLIET, Ill. – Seven-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher owns 67 Wally trophies, the most of any driver in that category in NHRA history. However, at the moment, none of them are pewter.

As part of NHRA's 60th anniversary celebration, special limited edition Wally trophies are being presented to all Full Throttle Series winners at each of the 22 races during the 2011 season. These trophies feature a pewter finish and provide drivers with just a bit of extra incentive to try to add one to the trophy case.

Today's Drag Racing News

News

Island racers sweep ADRA drag event Journal Pioneer OYSTER BED BRIDGE - The combined Atlantic Drag Racing Association and Raceway Park points event was completely dominated by Prince Edward Island racers, who took home top honours in all five classes over the weekend. The event, which was run over three ... See all stories on this topic »

Stroupe Wins Night of Fire after a Long Absence from Drag Racing WhoWon.com by Rich Bailey MEDFORD, Ore. -- The Pacific ProComp event held in Medford, Oregon, over the fourth of July Weekend was a hot one as the competition was fierce and the race attracted the biggest crowd in recent memory. The stands were full when the ... See all stories on this topic »

New England Summer Nationals fits in well in Worcester over the July 4 weekend Wicked Local (blog) In later years, expansion resulted in Worcester city officials shutting down streets for the burnouts and drag racing. Thousands of collector cars were packed into Green Hill Park by Saturday afternoon where motor head spectators paid 12 bucks to check ... See all stories on this topic »

Disease hasn't slowed local drag racer Aversa Utica Observer Dispatch "It's getting harder and harder," Aversa said, fearing his run of three consecutive Street Trophy track titles, even his drag racing days, may end this season. "This is probably my last year. It's tough to be a racer and lose because of a disease. ... See all stories on this topic »

Rapid Bikes Sponsors Modified Bike At Sydney Dragway PaddockTalk Rapid Bikes Modified Bike will be a part of the 2011/2012 NSW Drag Racing Championship Series at Sydney Dragway. The first round bursts into action over two huge days on Saturday the 30th and Sunday the 31st of July! A total of seven rounds are planned ... See all stories on this topic »

Goodguys likes car exhibits, races, music Bucyrus Telegraph Forum Drag racing fans also will be able to watch races at National Trail Raceway. The event continues all weekend with live music, food, awards and more than 400 exhibits. There will be cars for sale, themed parking areas and autocross racing. ... See all stories on this topic »

Clinton Alfred Weslager, Jr. Cecil Whig Mr. Weslager enjoyed drag racing and working in his garage. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Elizabeth Weslager; sons, Clinton Weslager, III, Brick, NJ, and David Weslager, New York, NY; grandchildren, Clinton Weslager, IV, Julie Lynn Weslager ... See all stories on this topic »

Bob Gldden Replay, American Music on Racin and Rockin July 4!

 
Racin' and Rockin': Bob Gldden Replay, American Music on Racin and Rockin July 4! by Bill Pratt. Join us on July 4 as we replay our great January 3 show with Pro Stock legend Bob Glidden. It was one of our most popular shows ever! And John Bockelman has provided a list of great songs celebrating America! We will play them during the breaks and then will play them ALL at the Racin & Rockin After Party! Let Zeus Radio be your soundtrack for Independence Day 2011! Happy birthday, America!

Today's Drag Racing News

News

Cary Goforth blazes trail at Thunder Nationals at US131 Motorsports Park HollandSentinel.com By LEE LAMBERTS If Saturday's Pro Stock races were a tuneup for the American Drag Racing League's big event at US 131 Motorsports Park as Pete Berner said it was going to be, there is going to be some good racing on July 16. ... See all stories on this topic »

Teen Drag Racer Speeds Ahead of Pack WCTV The 16-year-old drag racer said, "I'd seen drag racing on TV, then I thought about drag racing." Now at the old age of 16, he has moved up to the big car as he calls it. At more than 100 miles an hour only one thing drives him. ... See all stories on this topic »

Pedregon brothers put on a powerful show Buffalo News By Larry Ott With a very large sun-splashed crowd looking on Friday evening at Dunn Tire Raceway Park, the Nitro Funny Car drag racing tandem of brothers Cruz and Tony Pedregon gave this area a chance to feel the noise and fury of their brand of racing ... See all stories on this topic »

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Tropicana Field Again Welcomes Georgia Fans on ... Dawg Sports It was while in this state of mind that I misread roadside signs advertising the museum of drag racing as the museum of drug racing, snarkily considered billboards urging motorists to obtain vasectomies on the cheap and wondered just how useful such a ... See all stories on this topic »

Web

Adelphi student, 19, a drag-racing champ The Facebook requests flood Vincent Nobile's in-box almost daily, appeals from fellow college students and fans eager to connect with the 19-year-old ... www.newsday.com/.../adelphi-student-19-a-drag-racing-cham...

AUSTRALIAN DRAG RACING CONTROVERSY PUTS SPORT AT CROSSROADS Major League drag racing in Australia has reached a critical crossroad. At issue is which direction Down Under drag racing goes. Should the sport continue ... www.competitionplus.com/.../18124-australian-drag-racing-co...

Lang, Bauer, Konopacki victorious at Canadian Nitro Nationals

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS record new winners during major drag race at Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 3, 2011) – Round three in the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series was completed today, and each of the drag racing series produced new event winners.

The racing took place during the Canadian Nitro Nationals at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario over the holiday weekend.

Winning his first PMRA race was Kenny Lang. It was also the first PMRA race for the team from Grande Pointe, Manitoba. Lang, driving the Summit Racing Equipment 1969 Camaro, qualified fourth in the field, and bested Derek Hawker of Corbyville, Ontario in his Corvette in the final for the win. Lang recorded a 6.035-second, 239.57-mph winning pass over Hawker.

Semi-finalists for the PMRA race were Bruce Boland of Hamilton, Ontario, and number one qualifier Vito Montesano of Maple, Ontario.

Winning his first Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts event was Bob Bauer Jr of Elma, New York. The Top Sportsman driver, who competes in his big-block powered 2007 Pontiac GTO, won in the final over Billy White of Gadshill, Ontario in his RE/MAX White & Wild Top Dragster entry. This series is comprised of 16 Top Sportsman cars and 16 Top Dragster cars, which compete in their respective divisions, and the top eliminator in each division goes into the final to determine an event champion.

The final round was the best showing for White so far this season, but he broke at the line, giving Bauer the victory. Bauer had qualified 11th in the Top Sportsman field, while White qualified his small-block supercharger Chevy dragster in fourth.

Bauer eliminated Rob Gray of Ingersoll, Ontario, in the Top Sportsman final, while White won over Jamie Bridge of Napanee, Ontario in the Top Dragster final.

In the PBSS presented by Wiseco, Pro Bike racer Mike Konopacki rode his Kawasaki to a PBSS win over the Yamaha Pro Sled of James Miller of Orillia, Ontario. Konopacki, of Hampton, Ontario, qualified fifth in the Pro Bike field and Miller qualified fifth as well on the Pro Sled side. Konopacki ran an 8.547-second, 144.49-mph final for his win.

The PBSS is structured similar to the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, as each division runs its own set of eliminations, and the top from each division is pitted against each other for an event title.

Placing second on the Top Bike side was number two Dan Cryderman of Thamesville, Ontario, while Dave Marshall of Prescott, Ontario, who qualified second, was runner-up to Miller on the Pro Sled side.

The fourth of six events in the PMRA, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the PBSS will be the Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals presented by Ideal Supply & NAPA Auto Parts held August 5-7 at the Grand Bend Motorplex in Grand Bend, Ontario.

Spokane County Raceway prepares for Super Chevy Show, July 29-31

Airway Heights, Wash. (July 3, 2011) - A Super Chevy Show schedule of events was recently finalized as Spokane County Raceway staff put the finishing touches on the details of their event which will be held July 29-31.

This will be the first time ever that the Super Chevy Show series has traveled to Spokane County Raceway. Spokane locals, raceway staff and Super Chevy Show sponsors are all excited to get the activities underway. The weekend will include a car show, swap meet, autocross, bracket drag racing, a vendor midway, and a Revell Make 'N Take activity for children.

Qualifying completed in PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS at Canadian Nitro Nationals at Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park_..

Montesano, Goddard, Kopp, Orfanidis, and Swartz head up qualifying

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 2, 2011) – The qualifying rounds in the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series were completed Saturday during the Canadian Nitro Nationals at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario.

This is the third event for all the series in their 2011 six-race schedule.

Vito Montesano of Maple, Ontario qualified his 1969 Camaro number one in the PMRA with a 5.907-second, 245.54-mph run. Close behind in second is Eric Latino of Whitby, Ontario, with a 5.959, 242.58 pass. Third is John Russo of Middletown, Massachusetts with a 6.005, 239.31. Kenny Lang of Grande Pointe, Manitoba is fourth, and Jeff Roth of Kitchener, Ontario rounds out the top five.

Frank Goddard of Guelph, Ontario, took the number one spot in the Top Sportsman side of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, qualifying his 2008 Cobalt with a 6.856-second, 208.85-mph pass. Doug Cadman of Courtland, Ontario, is second with a 6.960, 200.83 pass in his 1955 Thunderbird. The 1963 Corvette of Darryl McMillen of Goderich, Ontario is third with a 6.984, 197.51. Mike Digby of Sterling, Ontario and Kevin Wicke of Stratford, Ontario round of the top five in Top Sportsman.

On the Top Dragster side of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, Rick Kopp of Burlington, Ontario took the number one spot with a 6.063-second, 227.50-mph run. Second is Peter Edwards of Honeoye, New York with a 6.233 221.38 posting, and Scott Wildgust of Wartburg is third with a 6.510, 209.75. Fourth and fifth spot in Top Dragster are Billy White of Gadshill, Ontario, and Tony Positano of Toronto, Ontario.

Leading the Pro Bike side of the PBSS is John Orfanidis of Toronto, Ontario, who rode his Suzuki to a 7.920-second, 167.38-mph pass. Next is Dan Cryderman of Thamesville, Ontario with an 8.184, 157.76. Third is Ted Glinny of Milton, Ontario with an 8.463, 150.92. Randy Hope of London, Ontario is next, and Mike Konopacki of Hampton, Ontario rounds out the top five on the Top Bike side.

Michael Swartz of Beachville, Ontario is number one qualifier in the PBSS Pro Sleds, with an 8.401-second, 166.52-mph pass. Dave Marshall of Prescott, Ontario is second with an 8.592, 173.78, and Bill Anderson is third with a 9.095, 146.69.

Racing resumes Sunday, July 3 with the elimination rounds in all series, scheduled to begin 11:15 a.m. with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the PMRA and PBSS will begin their finals at 1:00 p.m.

Today's Drag Racing News

News

Bissessar in drag action today Trinidad Guardian With over 27 years experience in racing, it has been a journey of perseverance and determination that has seen Bissessar rise to the top of his sport and become a world record holder in international drag racing. As Bissessar puts it, "I've always had ... See all stories on this topic »

My Totally Hot Car: 1941 Willys Coupe OCRegister "The gasser – and 41 Willys in particular – is the iconic car of drag racing," Warren said. "This is a survivor. It survived the gasser wars. I don't think there is another of its quality." That said, this machine is anything but a trailer queen. ... See all stories on this topic »

Inaugural Howard Kaeding Classic another honor for 'Campbell Comet' Santa Cruz Sentinel Most people wouldn't remember drag racing at the Felton Airport, but Howard Kaeding does. His first competitive event was drag racing a motorcycle there. The first car he raced was a 1931 Ford -- it remains in the family to this day, restored by son ... See all stories on this topic »

Adelphi student, 19, a drag-racing champ Newsday (subscription) (May 4, 2011) The Facebook requests flood Vincent Nobile's in-box almost daily, appeals from fellow college students and fans eager to connect with the 19-year-old drag-racing phenom. He may be only a rookie, but he already is a star in the drag-racing ... See all stories on this topic » Newsday (subscription)

World's top Funny Car drivers at Cayuga CANOE By DEAN McNULTY, QMI Agency TORONTO - If you listen carefully enough on Friday, Saturday or Sunday this week you might just hear the big boys of drag racing who will be staging their 8000 horsepower Top Fuel dragsters at the National Hot Rod ... See all stories on this topic »

Let's burn some rubber! The Borneo Post The ever-popular drag racing series, which was fully sanctioned by the Automobile Association Malaysia (AAM) will see participants in its class to be paired for a 400 metre sprint with the fastest time declared as the winner. Among machines expected to ... See all stories on this topic » The Borneo Post

Atlanta Motor Speedway's Friday Night Drags & MCR Safety Show-N-Shine Week 9 ... WhoWon.com Fans were treated to an exciting display of patriotism with the Papa John's Pizza Fireworks Extravaganza prior to drag racing eliminations, as well as a large field of competitors looking to gain momentum heading into the Mid-Season Points Championship ... See all stories on this topic »

Top Fuel Drag racer Scott Palmer seeks redemption in Thunder Nationals MLive.com Drag racing fans might have caught Palmer on ESPN2 last weekend, although Palmer is likely hoping they missed it. Palmer is participating in as many as 12 NHRA events, including last Sunday's race at Norwalk, Ohio. Palmer qualified for the 16-car field ... See all stories on this topic »

Today's Drag Racing News

News

Fan's view: Are needless changes ruining Nostalgia drag racing? Yahoo! Sports Contributor Network 12 hours, 23 minutes ago Some of the great innovations in motorsports can usually be attributed to drag racing. When you need to get the ultimate extreme out of a car in a short violent burst, well, that tends to bring many ... See all stories on this topic »

Eli & Ali's Peter Kroner ready for drag racing on July 4 weekend TheProduceNews.com "Dominic gave me an opportunity to purchase one of his older cars, and together we upgraded it to today's level of drag racing," said Mr. Kroner. "There is a tremendous amount of time-consuming logistics involved in getting the cars to and from the ... See all stories on this topic »

NHRA: Pro Mod Series needs new sponsor to continue beyond 2014 AutoWeek The NHRA's Pro Mod Drag Racing Series' existence is under threat after Get Screened America informed the NHRA that it will no longer fund the series' television broadcasts beginning with the 2012 season. Get Screened America confirmed its commitment to ... See all stories on this topic »

Racing bug passed from father to son NG News This weekend they're in Charlottetown where Justin is drag racing. ADAM MACINNIS – THE NEWS While some Grade 12 students spend their spare time on soccer fields or hockey ice, 17-year-old Trenton resident Justin Horton has been tearing up a drag racing ... See all stories on this topic » NG News

Weekend best bets: July 1-4 Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Car show judging begins at 6 pm July 1; practice drag runs begin at 6:15 pm; grandstand gates open at 6:30 pm The fireworks are scheduled for approximately 9:05 pm, just prior to the start of drag racing eliminations. Spectator admission $8; exterior ... See all stories on this topic » Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

ADRL Debuts New Custom-Built Golf Cart for Mickey Thompson Extreme Fan Experience WhoWon.com The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Extreme Fan Experience, presented by Mickey Thompson, already offers fans an incredible opportunity to see a drag race like never before. With its latest addition, the experience will now be that much more ... See all stories on this topic »

Driver enjoys van-tastic debut on dragstrip North Island Gazette Terry Mackay of Port McNeill achieves liftoff during Super-pro eliminations in the North Island Timing Association's season points drag racing event at Port McNeill Airport Sunday, June 26. By JR Rardon - North Island Gazette PORT McNEILL — Chris ... See all stories on this topic »

GET SCREENED AMERICA EXERCISES OPTION TO CANCEL TELEVISION BROADCASTS OF SERIES ON ESPN2 AND ESPN2HD

Get Screened America to remain series sponsor until end of 2014

               

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 1, 2011) — Get Screened America has informed NHRA that it will no longer fund the television broadcast of the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series beginning with the 2012 season. Get Screened America also confirmed its commitment to remain as series sponsor until the end of 2014, fulfilling the terms of the initial deal which began in 2010. 

The formation of the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series was made possible by the financial commitment and support of ProCare Rx and Get Screened America, led by Roger Burgess.  NHRA hopes to find a new series sponsor to replace Get Screened America and continue the series beyond 2014. However, if a sponsor is not found before December 2012, the Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will be discontinued after the 2014 race season.

Beginning in 2012, Get Screened America opted out of funding television coverage of the series, which currently airs on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD.  Get Screened America provided 100 percent of the financial support necessary for these programs.

ADRL Debuts New Custom-Built Golf Cart For Mickey Thompson Extreme Fan Experience

O'FALLON, MO (June 30, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Extreme Fan Experience, presented by Mickey Thompson, already offers fans an incredible opportunity to see a drag race like never before.

With its latest addition, the experience will now be that much more memorable.

Mickey Thompson and Labeled X Golf Carts worked together on a special golf cart, creating an eye-catching, custom-made golf cart that is now used for the ADRL Extreme Fan Experience, transporting fans around the track and in the pits in style.

Today's Drag Racing News

News

Media Matters: Norwalk race scores great ESPN stories Radioactive Drag Racing News Drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney commanded the event's start with a "Light 'em up" call to fire-up the engines. Muldowney's favorite driver, Antron Brown, then drove his Matco Tools dragster to a win in the first pair down the track. ... See all stories on this topic »

Roy Hill's Drag Racing School to Feature Bob Tasca III as Guest Instructor in ... WhoWon.com SOPHIA, NC -- Roy Hill's Drag Racing School will feature NHRA Nitro Funny Car superstar Bob Tasca III as a special guest instructor when the school visits New England Dragway in Epping, NH on July 12-13. The driver of the Motorcraft / Quick Lane Ford ... See all stories on this topic »

Has it been 50 years? What a great trip I've had Drag Racing Online Magazine I've been hooked on fast cars, drag racing, and dragstrips every since. Oh sure there were periods when I was on the no drag racing wagon like when I spent six-plus years of my life working on Boeing B-52 and KC-135 aircraft in the Air Force. ... See all stories on this topic »

Aerospace Components NHRA Unleashed And NMCA To Join Forces PaddockTalk The NMCA welcomes the opportunity to work directly with NHRA to carry on their support for heads-up and index drag racing,†said Charlie Harmon, president of ProMedia Events. “Over the years, NHRA has developed some amazing resources and all of us ... See all stories on this topic »

Worsham has no trouble with Top Fuel switch FOXSports.com Despite more than two decades in drag racing and some previous experience in the long, narrow cars of Top Fuel, Del Worsham figured he would have an adjustment period switching over from racing Funny Cars. NHRA Top Fuel driver Del Worsham celebrates ... See all stories on this topic » FOXSports.com

Record holding jet dragster about to blast off in Yakima KIMA CBS 29 By Alan Sillence The incredibly exciting golden age of drag racing collides with today's fastest road rockets this weekend at Renegade Raceway. That's about as slow as you'll ever see the Warhawk roll. That's the fastest jet funny car in the western US ... See all stories on this topic »

MOTORSPORTS: Randy Moore falls short of monster truck record TriCities.com Randy Moore's resumé also includes stints in sand drag racing, mud racing and Pro Modifieds. "If somebody is going to go drag racing in a monster truck, it needs to be me," said Moore, who often appears before crowds in excess of 50000. ... See all stories on this topic »

Historical Society hosts Car Show July 2 Times Community Newspapers of Greater Dayton The Society is happy to announce that "Ohio George"--George Montgomery will be making a special appearance at the show and he will have memorabilia and die-cast models from his outstanding drag racing career available for purchase. ... See all stories on this topic »