Wednesday, November 16, 2005


Snake's Bite
Billy Harper drives the world's fastest Pro Mod Viper. Geoff Stunkard shot the Kentucky based racer leaving the line at Bristol.

Dixie Classic Funny Cars
The site has been reborn in the memory of Dangerous Don Gatliff, and keeps fans up to date on the southern nostalgia funny car scene.
Personal Best: 2005 Vegas 2, Rockingham 2 & NHRA World Finals
Steve wraps up the results for 2005 with personal best performances from NHRA Vegas 2, IHRA Rockingham 2, and the NHRA World Finals.

Tuesday, November 15, 2005


The Texas Connection
Kirk Johnson sent us these photos of the Top Alcohol Funny Cars he drove in the 1990 and into this decade.

Burnout!
Ron Lewis sent this us this closeup burnout shot of a Nostalgia I car at the CHRR.

41st Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals - Part 3
Robert Briggs shares part 3 of his excellent photo coverage of the 41st Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals.

2005 NHRA World Finals Photos - Sunday Finals
Gary Brown's photos from the Sunday Finals at the 41st Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals.

2005 NHRA World Finals Photos - Saturday Qualifying
Gary Brown's photos of Saturday Qualifying at the 41st Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals.

2005 NHRA World Finals Photos - Friday Qualfying
Gary Brown sends Friday Qualifying photos from the 41st Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals - Part II.

2005 NHRA World Finals Photos - Thursday Qualifying
Gary Brown sent these great shots from Thursday qualifying at the 41st Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals. Part one of three.

Monday, November 14, 2005

Aryan signs off in style
Pro Car champion Ali Aryan of the Popeye Racing Team finished the season in style with victory in the fifth and final round of the National Drag Racing Championship which was held along with the two-day FIA International Drag Racing Festival at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).

U.S. 30 Dragstrip to roar again?
As you know we are moving forward towards the possible reopening of the famous U.S.30 dragstrip which is located in Hobart Indiana. This is a chance for everyone to relive this historical place. 1984 thousands of dreams and memories were shattered when they shut it down. We need your thoughts and experience written down. The people play a huge part in this process. Please E-mail comments to us30dragstrip@yahoogroups.com

Sunday, November 13, 2005

2005 USA-1 Dragfest Another Success.
The kids and I just got home from Bruce Larson's house. We dropped Jack Redd off 30 minutes ago. The USA-1 Dragfest once again was a great time hanging out with good friends. It was Emily's first time and all the veteran racers treated her like a princess. She took copious notes that she wants to turn into an article. Bruce, Dave Heisey, and Dick Gerwer generously awarded me with a "Hard Core Enthusiast" plaque for Draglist. It was neat to have the kids there for that. Also receiving the same award this year were superfan Mashie Mihalko, photojournalist Geoff Stunkard, and the Eastern Motorsports Museum. Mike Goyda, the primary sponsor of Draglist, was on hand. It was nice to able to thank him publicly for the support, as well as all the volunteers who help to make Draglist what it is. Pretty beat now, so it's off to bed. Will chat more tomorrow (er, later today)... bp

The Thunder and the Fury
Geoff Stunkard's photo from Bristol 2004 is a great example why funny cars are so popular. Tim Wilkerson is leaving the line with the flames high and on all eight into the night.

41st Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Photos - Part 2
Robert Briggs checks in with part 2 of 3 of his 41st Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals photo coverage.
Drag Race for a Breast Cancer Cure
Local drag racers are raising money for breast cancer research in an unusual event. An all-female lineup of drivers will hit the track at the Hawaii Raceway Park to raise money for live-saving research.

Friday, November 11, 2005

Smith still trying to buy NHRA
A pair of topics dominated the conversations during the weekend at Pomona Raceway, and it had nothing to do with selling the naming rights for the famed quarter-mile drag strip. The names of Bruton Smith and Don Schumacher were at the center of exchanges at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, whether it was the average fan, drivers, crew members or team owners. The mere mention of either name will spark reaction.

Crusading Poncho!
Brian Baker was searching for a name for this vintage Trans Am flopper, but a review of his dad's military memorabilia made the choice an easy one.
Gulf Drag racers thrill racing enthusiasts
THOUSANDS of motor racing enthusiasts last night enjoyed a thrilling display of top class action as leading drag racers and bikers from all over the world got down to business in the two-day International Drag Racing Festival at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).
Team ESX Drag Races a Subaru
Easy Street Motorsports, Inc., also known as ESX, holds title to the "Worlds Quickest and Fastest Subaru."