Hobart strip could make a comeback, but some neighbors strongly oppose it The pair of long asphalt straightaways look out of place in the midst of tall weeds across the street from houses and farmland. But if you close your eyes and think back about 25 years, you can still hear the roar of the engines and smell the gasoline fumes.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Drag strip debated in NW Indiana Plans to reopen a drag strip in northwest Indiana have been met with enthusiasm from race fans, but residents worry about increased traffic and noise.
Tony Schumacher's Dominant Year What else can you say about Tony Schumacher’s 2005 season? He not only won the NHRA Top Fuel title, he ran the fastest speed in the history of Top Fuel while doing it.
Weis Fire! Dan Himmel caught Scott Weis lighting it up on a Top Fuel pass in 2004. Scott was unhurt on the run.
Michigan drag racer re-signs with team It was supposed to be just a part-time gig for Steve Bareman, but the Holland drag racer has made the most of his opportunities.
Palm Desert man to race for the 'Pinks' It is the ultimate racing challenge. Two cars, two drivers and a quarter-mile drag strip; then there's one burst of acceleration, and the winner takes the loser's car.
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Remembering James Brown James Brown was one of the most popular racers in Texas. James was famous for his Anglias and later his funny cars. The Brown & Russell team was well liked by racers and fans alike.
Nitro Thunder For Sure! The Nitro Thunder dragster is well named. The James Drew photo catches the Harris family dragster at Las Vegas.
Snowmobile Events Calendar Snowmobileguys will keep you posted with the upcoming events around the country. The major race events are listed and you can click on a calendar to see more events in the months to come.
The Unstoppabulls Bahrain's first international motorsports team with cars in Pro Mod drag racing and many more series.
IHRA champ Spiess honored Parades held in late November are supposed to feature a jolly old man in a red suit. Sunday's traffic-stopper focused on a very happy 50-year-old with a rather red face.
Local drag racer burns to top finish Chris Lucero recently finished fourth place in the division seven super-pro class at the Rocky Mountain Raceway in Utah. Division seven includes racers from Wyoming all the way to the West Coast.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Triple Shot of Pro Mods John Gulla sent us a good example of why Pro Mod racing is so interesting. The three Pro Mods were shot at Atlanta a couple of years back.
Top dragsters to open New Zealand track Top American drag-racing stars and husband and wife Tommy Johnson, Jr. and Melanie Troxel will be at the official opening of Taupo's Lakeside International Dragway on January 2, 2006.
Monday, November 21, 2005
Wild Willys Bob Clayton's "Rat Infested II" ?33 Willys is one of the mainstays of the Good Guys A/Gas class.