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The Bend building $30 million dragway
Work has begun on a $30 million drag racing facility at The Bend Motorsport Park.
Reynolds may race nitro funny car
Supercars ace David Reynolds has been offered the opportunity to race a nitro funny car in Darwin later this year.
Biker boss killed in drag racing shooting
Senior member of the Rebels biker gang Nick Martin was killed in last night's shooting at the Perth Motorplex.
Shooting at Australian drag racing event
Police were forced to shut down a drag racing event at Perth Motorplex on Saturday due to a firearm incident.
Aussie junior drag ban lifted following coroner's report
The ban on junior drag racing in Western Australia has been lifted, almost two years after the tragic death of eight-year-old Anita Board.
Supercars Mustang set for quarter-mile drag showdown
Chaz Mostert's Tickford Mustang will take part in a quarter-mile showdown against accomplished drag racer Ben Bray at the Winternationals in Queensland this weekend.
Sebring drag finale to benefit family of Katarina Moller
Sebring International Raceway has announced that the concluding event in its drag racing season will benefit the family of Katarina Moller, who died in an accident there earlier this month.
JK Tyre Vroom: Riyaz, Joseph triumph in Super Bikes, Super Cars
Mohammed Riyaz and Joel Joseph emerged as winners in the Super Bikes and Super Cars categories respectively in the 2017 JK Tyre Vroom.
India to get first drag strip at Hyderabad
Yash Motorsports, an Indian startup company is setting up a drag racing track in Hyderabad, India in partnership with the National Hot Rod Association, USA.
Management changes at COTA, IHRA intertwined
Jason Rittenberry leaves the drag racing sanctioning body, joins Circuit of the Americas.
Competitors back new Oz drag racing series
The breakaway Australian Professional Drag Racing Series has received the blessing of Top Fuel, Top Bike and Nitro competitors.
Breakaway Aussie drag series confirms calendar
The breakaway professional drag racing championship set up by three of Australia’s biggest raceways has confirmed the calendar for its 2015/16 season.
Oz drag racing split by breakaway series
Australia’s three biggest drag racing venues have announced plans to promote a new National Championship Series for Group 1 categories.
Tony Schumacher wants to win at Atlanta in the worst way
Last track needed to win on to complete his resume.
L.A.-area street-legal drag racing may not die with Irwindale track
Irwindale president looking for property for new NHRA-sanctioned strip.
International Hot Rod Association announces schedule
Features more than 40 races at 23 tracks.
Flames, famous drivers star in 'Night Under Fire' at Summit
Drivers include Bob Motz and his jet-powered semi.
'Big Daddy' Don Garlits named Grand Marshal for IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals
IHRA event to take place on Ontario, Canada
New minimum weights for PDRA competitors
75 more pounds for PX, PN and PB classes of the PDRA
Manners named Nitro Jam Sportsman of the Year; Lagana Pro Driver of the Year NORWALK, Ohio (November 17, 2010) -- With the 2010 season officially over, Nitro Jam officials are pleased to announce the winners of the top awards in Nitro Jam ...
IHRA: CHAMPIONS CROWNED DURING WORLD FINALS NITRO JAM WEEKEND Over two dozen winners crowned during World Finals Nitro Jam weekend PETERSBURG, Va. (October 19, 2010) - After four full days of championship drag racing, the IHRA World Finals Nitro ...
Richmond: Dave Hill event summary
PETERSBURG, VA. Dave Hill and the Nitro Fever Racing Pro Fuel Dragster team certainly have a reason to celebrate after competing at the IHRA Nitro Jam World Finals. After running a career-best 5.45 in Round 1 and a trip to the final round, Hill is ...
Richmond: Series SuperSeries champions report
Hall, Johnson win Summit SuperSeries titles Utah and North Carolina represented in finals PETERSBURG, Va. (October 16, 2010) - It is one of the most lucrative and prestigious awards in sportsman drag racing today and on Saturday night two ...
Richmond: Series Saturday report
Lagana wins first Top Fuel championship with Saturday Nitro Jam victory Evans wins Pro Fuel title in final pass; Nichols seals Prostalgia championship PETERSBURG, Va. (October 16, 2010) - It was an event 12 years in the making. After a ...
Richmond: Series cancels Friday events due to weather
Weather cancels Friday's action, racing to resume Saturday morning Bonus professional session added to loaded Saturday schedule PETERSBURG, Va. (October 15, 2010) - Cold weather and scattered showers moved into southern Virginia Friday ...
Richmond: Series round ten preview
Record weekend could be in store at Virginia Motorsports Park Huge crowds expected as Nitro Jam returns to Virginia this Friday and Saturday PETERSBURG, Va. (October 14, 2010) - After an incredible weekend in Epping, N.H. one month ago where ...
Series Richmond spotlight - Chicago Fire team
After a stunning sweep in Epping, 'Chicago Fire' team look to continues success World Finals to wrap up Nitro Jam season this weekend PETERSBURG, Va. (October 11, 2010) -- After a stunning sweep of the Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car field in Epping ...
Series signs three new member tracks
IHRA continues international expansion with signing of three new tracks New tracks in Canada, Puerto Rico and Texas join IHRA Norwalk, Ohio, October 4, 2010 -- The International Hot Rod Association and Feld Motor Sports are pleased to announce ...
Series spotlight - Steve Nichols
Nichols looking to sew up first championship in new Prostalgia class Championships in 10 different classes to be decided at World Finals Nitro Jam in Virginia PETERSBURG, Va. (September 30, 2010) -- When the 2010 racing season began, Steve Nichols ...
Series championship news 2010-09-26
Championships To Be Decided At World Finals Nitro Jam; Less than three points to decide championships in Nitro Jam pro dragster classes Close battles highlight Nitro Jam's return to Virginia Motorsports Park PETERSBURG, Va. (September 27, ...
Epping: Series post event notes
Multiple records fall during huge Nitro Jam at New England Dragway Only one race remains in chase for 2010 Nitro Jam championship EPPING, N.H. (September 14, 2010) -- With pristine weather and a well prepped track, conditions were perfect this ...
Epping: Series Sunday event report
Massey returns to victory lane at record-breaking North American Nitro Jam Krafft sweeps Prostalgia; Evans caps wild weekend with win in Pro Fuel EPPING, N.H. (September 12, 2010) - It has been two years since then-rookie Spencer Massey's ...
EPPING, N.H. -- Sunday's final results from the IHRA North American Nitro Jam at New England Dragway. The race is the eighth of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 2 Spencer Massey, 4.966 seconds, 274.44 ...
R2B2 Racing FIA Santa Pod Sunday report
Faulty fitting sidelines Troxel in semis of FIA Finals NORTHAMPTON, England (Sept. 12) -- American drag racing star Melanie Troxel exited Sunday's FIA Finals at Santa Pod Raceway in the semifinal round of Pro Mod when a oil line fitting prevented ...
Series spotlight - New England Dragway
New England Dragway provides unique view at North American Nitro Jam EPPING, N.H. (September 12, 2010) - When it comes to professional sports, a nice view is often one of the first things considered when choosing to attend an event. Most sports ...
Epping: Saturday final results
EPPING, N.H. -- Saturday's final results from the IHRA North American Nitro Jam at New England Dragway. The race is the ninth of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Prostalgia Funny Car Day 1 Rick Krafft, Chevy Corvette, 5.857, ...
IHRA and New England Dragway bid farewell with huge Nitro Jam this weekend Longest running Nitro Jam event to feature biggest show yet EPPING, N.H. (September 7, 2010) -- It is one of the oldest and most prestigious events on the International Hot ...
Epping: Series Saturday event report
Overflow crowd watches records fall, upset champions crowned on thrilling night at New England Dragway King, Krafft and Hamelink all winners on opening night EPPING, N.H. (September 11, 2010) - In front of a standing room only crowd and with near ...
R2B2 Racing FIA Santa Pod Friday report
R2B2 Racing leads way at FIA Finals, but not with Troxel's car NORTHAMPTON, England (Sept. 10) -- American team owner Roger Burgess has two entries at this weekend's FIA Finals at Santa Pod Raceway in England, but it's European-based Michael ...
R2B2 Racing FIA Santa Pod Saturday report
Troxel thunders to qualifying lead at FIA Finals in England NORTHAMPTON, England (Sept. 11) -- American drag racer Melanie Troxel posted a steady 6.027 at 241.22 mph Saturday at historic Santa Pod Raceway to assume the top spot in the Pro Mod ...
Andy Carter FIA Santa Pod Saturday report
Lucas Oil drag racer Carter leaves his mark on Santa Pod NORTHAMPTON, England (Sept. 11) -- Britain Andy Carter was the big star Saturday at Santa Pod Raceway as qualifying for the FIA Finals drew to a close in grand style. Racing before a ...
Epping: Series round 9 preview
Manners riding wave of momentum into New England Lagana, Nichols hoping to keep championship leads EPPING, N.H. (September 2, 2010) -- With only two races remaining in the 2010 season the championship picture couldn't be any more unclear for two ...
Budds Creek: Series Sunday event report
Manners sets national record, wins fourth of season in Pro Fuel Litton, Gallen master scorching Sunday heat BUDDS CREEK, Md. (August 29, 2010) - It is a rivalry still in its infancy, but the battle between Bill Evans and Mike Manners has ...
Budds Creek: Sunday final results
BUDDS CREEK, Md. -- Sunday's final results from the IHRA Maryland Nitro Jam at Maryland International Raceway. The race is the ninth of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 2 Bruce Litton, 5.059 seconds, 294.95 mph def. Del Cox ...
Budds Creek: Series Saturday report
Hartman pilots 'Bullet Bob' to emotional victory in front of huge Maryland crowd Evans sets new record in Pro Fuel; Cox back in victory lane BUDDS CREEK, Md. (August 28, 2010) - Just seven months ago following a bad fire at the season opening Palm ...
BUDDS CREEK, Md. -- Sunday's final results from the IHRA Maryland Nitro Jam at Maryland International Raceway. The race is the ninth of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 1 Del Cox Jr., 5.386 seconds, 210.34 ...
Budds Creek: Series round eight preview
New format, new excitement highlights Nitro Jam's return to Maryland this weekend MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (August 24, 2010) -- At the end of the 2009 season the IHRA Nitro Jam series moved forward with a new format designed to increase the ...
Pro Fuel's master of disaster Bill Evans relives terrifying ride, looking forward to setting records at MIR NORWALK, Ohio (August 20, 2010) -- At no point during Bill Evans' wild opening round pass against Mike Manners at the Northern Nitro ...
Martin: Series Saturday report
New Nitro Jam a hit at Michigan's fastest track Lagana sweeps for third time this season; 'Madman' Manners, Gallen cap wild weekend MARTIN,Mich. (August 14, 2010) -- Unpredictable racing, 300 mile-per-hour dragsters and jets, daredevil ...
Martin: Saturday final results
MARTIN, Mich. -- Saturday's final results from the IHRA Northern Nitro Jam at US 131 Motorsports Park. The race is the seventh of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 2 -- Bobby Lagana Jr., 4.652 seconds, 317.19 mph def. Bruce ...
Martin: Saturday final round-by-round results
MARTIN, Mich. -- Final round-by-round results from the IHRA Northern Nitro Jam at US 131 Motorsports Park, the seventh of 10 events in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: TOP FUEL DRAGSTER DAY 2: ROUND ONE Bruce Litton, 4.770, ...
Hirata makes memorable debut with win at Northern Nitro Jam Lagana, Nichols add to win totals MARTIN,Mich. (August 13, 2010) -- Talk about making a good first impression. Having never made a pass in Nitro Jam competition before Friday night Dave ...
MARTIN, Mich. -- Friday's final results from the IHRA Northern Nitro Jam at US 131 Motorsports Park. The race is the seventh of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 1 Bobby Lagana Jr., 4.732 seconds, 313.95 ...
Martin: Series round seven preivew
It's Showtime: Nitro party returns to Michigan this weekend Huge show on tap for Northern Nitro Jam at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park MARTIN, Mich. (August 9, 2010) -- After a successful month spent north of the border the Nitro Jam series is ready for ...
Series Martin pre-event notes 2010-08-06
Martin Magic: Success at U.S. 131 paves way for future champions MARTIN, Mich. (August 6, 2010) -- When it comes to IHRA championships and Michigan's beautiful U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, there is just something magical about the place. With the ...
Friendly rivals add flare to Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car field Gallen and Nichols in dead heat for inaugural Nitro Jam Prostalgia championship NORWALK, Ohio (July 29, 2010) -- From the stands it certainly looks like just an ordinary race. Peter ...
Pivotal six week stretch lies ahead for Nitro Jam competitors U.S. 131 Motorsports Park next up for Nitro Jam the weekend of August 13-14 MARTIN, Mich. (July 26, 2010) -- As summer weather sets in all across the nation the Nitro Jam series is ...
Grand Bend: Series Sunday report
Paton wins battle of Canada versus U.S. Gallen gets his revenge; Evans back on track GRAND BEND, Ontario (July 18, 2010) -- When Todd Paton was invited to be a part of this year's MOPAR Nitro Jam Nationals at the Grand Bend Motorplex, the Ontario ...
Grand Bend: Sunday final results
GRAND BEND, Ont. -- Sunday's final results from the IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals presented by E3 Spark Plugs at Grand Bend Motorplex. The race is the sixth of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 2 -- Todd Paton, 4.812 seconds, ...