Archives for April 2016

NHRA TV Update: NHRA Spring Nationals, Houston

Please note the following information regarding this weekend’s FOX Sports 1 television schedule for the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas. Portions of Friday’s one hour qualifying show are scheduled to air live. Also, below there is a correction to Sunday’s show listing, … [Read more...]

Racin’ & Rockin’ Radio: Murf McKinney on May 2nd!

Coming up Monday, May 2nd, 2016 at 8 PM Eastern on Racin' & Rockin' with DragList.com, Bill Pratt will host a visit from the great Murf McKinney, Drag Racing's all-time great fabricator and chassis builder! The list of championship machines that Murf has built is endless, and we are honored to … [Read more...]

4/28/16 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Story continues below this advertisement Drag Racing Online Magazine A note written on a brown paper bag was in the mayo jar on the Phlegm Building penthouse porch. The note said that Tanner Gray, 17-year-old son of ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

TELEVISION PROGRAMMING ALERT: Updated TV schedule for this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals

Please note the updated television schedule for this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas, which includes a new starting time for Saturday’s qualifying coverage: Friday, April 29: FOX Sports 1 (FS1) will televise one hour of qualifying highlights at 8 p.m. … [Read more...]

RACING RVS NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF NHRA TOP DRAGSTER AND TOP SPORTSMAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

GLENDORA, Calif. (April 27, 2016) – NHRA officials announced today that Racing RVs, an Ohio company that specializes in new and used Semi style motorhomes, has signed a multiyear agreement to become the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Top Dragster and Top Sportsman national championships. Drivers … [Read more...]

Jeremy Barsema is JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week: May 2nd!

Coming up Monday, May 2nd, 2016, for JB's Pick as Racer of the Week, I have selected Jeremy Barsema, from Fulton, Illinois. Jeremy was recommended to me by his wife Jamie Barsema. Thanks, Jamie! Jeremy's Super ET dragster and the Junior Dragster for his daughter Victoria are two fine examples of … [Read more...]

4/27/16 Drag Racing News

Xenia Gazette Kil-Kare opens 2016 drag racing season Xenia Gazette The NHRA-sanctioned Summit E.T. Racing Series enjoyed its first weekend of drag racing, Saturday, at Kil-Kare Dragway in Xenia. Class winners ... Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing … [Read more...]

TEXAS PRO STOCK RACER ALEX LAUGHLIN HAS GROWING EXPECTATIONS APPROACHING NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS IN HOUSTON

BAYTOWN, Texas – With just seven Pro Stock races under his belt heading into the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Alex Laughlin tried to keep expectations for his first full season within reason. But with the potential that Laughlin has already seen in his Gas Monkey Garage … [Read more...]

TWO-TIME FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMPION MATT HAGAN TURNING THE CORNER HEADING TO NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS

BAYTOWN, Texas – Two-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan often compares his role as a driver to that of a quarterback, especially during the current circumstances this season. He knows it is his responsibility to keep spirits and confidence high, even with the team struggling to start the 2016 … [Read more...]

NHRA National Open returns to Toronto

NHRA National Open returns to Toronto Motorsports Park CAYUGA, ON – The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) returns to Toronto Motorsports Park’s Dragway (TMP) in Cayuga, Ontario, as part of the NHRA Northeast Division PCRichard.com National Open Series, June 17-19, 2016. TMP’s Divisional … [Read more...]