Drag Racing
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Quad bike overtakes police car on drag track in surprising race
The two vehicles engage in close combat, until the four-wheeled ATV overtakes the Ford Police Interceptor. Via YouTube Quarter-mile drag races are all about traction, power, ... -
Steve Dinan races dragsters with his 900 HP BMW M8
Steve Dinan was, is and will forever be a legend. The man created Dinan Engineering, one of the first tuning outfits for BMW in the United ... -
Spectator killed at Otay Mesa Drag Race – NBC 7 San Diego
A driver in a drag race in Otay Mesa lost control of his vehicle, hitting and killing a passer-by, police said on Sunday. Two motorists were ... -
New York will now fine you $ 1,000 for a noisy aftermarket exhaust
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has just signed a new bill that will raise fines for exhaust noise violations in the state from $ 150 to ... -
Toyota Hilux vs Ford Ranger Drag Race ends in dominant victory
In South Africa, where the featured video was shot, the best-selling pickup truck is good old Hilux. Last year, when no one – not even the ... -
Woman injured in drag racing crash in Kerrville dies, bringing death toll to 3, as well as 5 injured
A woman injured in a drag racing accident Saturday at the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport died at the university hospital on Wednesday. The San Antonio Express News ... -
BMW M3 Competition vs Audi RS5 drag race shows why all-wheel drive matters
BMW knows variety is the spice of life and offers the new M3 sedan in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive configurations with a choice between manual and ... -
Man killed in Christchurch Circuit crash was “much loved and respected racer”
STACY SQUIRES / Tricks Craig Smith died in an accident at Ruapuna Raceway in Christchurch on Sunday. A man who died when the car he was ... -
2 children killed, 8 people injured
A Texas drag racer lost control of his car and crashed into a crowd of spectators, killing two young boys and injuring eight people, authorities said. ... -
Bruce White obituary (1948 – 2021) – Snohomish, WA
Bruce Eldon White, 72, of Silver Lake, Washington, died suddenly from terminal cancer on Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Everett, Washington. 23 Oct 1948 – 14 ... -
Harvick’s Window of Hope bid for NASCAR Foundation’s highest auction
Share this article online! After two years of waiting, the NASCAR Cup Series was able to honor the letter of a young fan – whose mother ... -
AUTOMATIC RACE: NASCAR playoffs move to Kansas; F1 in Texas
Kyle Larson (5) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series car race at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP ... -
Lambo Urus drags Cullinan into unnecessary Luxobarge race we’ve all been waiting for
Airstrip, racing driver (and a friend), plus some of the most powerful and expensive SUVs in the world. Come to think of it, a meeting between ... -
S. Torrence, DeJoria and Pollacheck qualify No.1 at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Track records were dropped on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, as Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Alexis DeJoria (Funny Car) and Scotty Pollacheck (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all finished ... -
582 Chevy Big Block Turns This Camaro ZL1 Into The Ultimate Legal Street Race
Chevrolet Camaro customers with a penchant for American muscle have taken the ZL1 as the fastest route to more powerful performance since 1969. Thanks to a ... -
Tickets now on sale for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Finals
Tickets are now on sale for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil, which runs April 22-24 during the 2022 NHRA season and marks ... -
Robert (Bob) Ernest Hodges | Obituary
May 13, 1935 â Sept. 15, 2021 LEICESTER, North Carolina – Robert (Bob) Ernest Hodges, 86, died on September 15, 2021 from complications from Parkinson’s disease. ... -
Ford Muscle’s 2020 Shelby GT500 Gets Suspension and Wheels
“Round two. Fight!” rang in our minds as we moved on to the second round of testing our 2020 Ford Mustang GT500. Unlike the Street Fighter ... -
How Alex Taylor’s Dodge Challenger Lost 500 Pounds
Marc UrbanoCar and driver Extract from the November 2021 issue of Car and driver. Alex Taylor started drag racing at age 16. Now 24, she grew ... -
The secret of this stuntwoman: her Ford Fiesta ST is a beast
Verena Mei from Greater Seattle, a performance and stunt driver who hosts a show on Twitch.TV playing the video game Forza Horizon, on her 2014 Ford ... -
‘Ridiculous’ NHRA Top Fuel Playoff Format Won’t Distract Attention From Continuing Steve Torrence Story
Steve Torrence is chasing a fourth consecutive NHRA Top Fuel World Championship tying a record against a field including his father, Billy, in a playoff format ... -
Racing Drone Market 2021 Global Growth and Demand Strategies | DJI, Parrot, Yuneec, Walkera, JYU, Sky Viper, Eachine, RotorX Racing – EcoChunk
The aim of the report is to provide a comprehensive study of the Racing drone market which includes all industry stakeholders. The study includes analysis of ... -
San Antonio Talent Competition gives drug artists a chance to shine locally
San Antonio – San Antonio is full of new local drug talent. In a competition, we help artists show their work in front of a live ... -
Obituary of Patrick Elwood (1950-2021) – Sedalia, MO
Patrick John Elwood, 71, of Windsor, visited our Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.He was born August ... -
Hemanth Mudappa breaks National Drag Racing record
Chennai, October 3: Seven-time national drag champion Hemanth Mudappa of Mantra Racing broke a national record, improving his own mark with a triumphant double gold medal ... -
Hemanth Mudappa breaks national drag racing record | Race News
CHENNAI: Seven-time national champion Hemanth Mudappa of Mantra Racing broke his own record with a triumphant double gold medal in the ribbon events in the second ... -
The track runner is not afraid to get his hands dirty
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please ensure that Norris’ new signature is used, it is pasted below. Head spin: Husband and father help Carrying Place wife run errands American ... -
Busy Downtown St. Louis Weekend Raises Need for Security, Security Forces | Saint-Louis news headlines
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) – Tens of thousands are expected in downtown St. Louis this weekend, as the Cardinals host their last home of the season and ... -
Vance & Hines Launches Exhaust For BMW R1250 GS Motorcycles, Announces New Mojave Desert Test Ground Facility
âWe strive to bring the Vance & Hines euphoria to all types of off-road riders,â Kennedy said. Tweet this The BMW GS invented the âAdventure Touringâ ... -
The Chrysler 318 V8 was the unsung hero of the muscle car era
Throughout America’s muscle car era, the âbig threeâ of Detroit, made up of Ford, GM and Chrysler, made incredible vehicles powered by extremely powerful engines. For ... -
Health and Safety Requirements Planned for SEMA 2021
Based on current COVID-19 indicators and trends in Clark County, Nevada, attendees at SEMA 2021 can expect face masks to be required indoors during the event ... -
Tesla Plaid gets into a crazy fight with the 1,000-horsepower McLaren 720S
For a while, the McLaren 720S dominated the drag racing scene for production cars, being the model everyone wanted to beat. It wasn’t that long ago, ... -
Danny Nelson pursues dragster championship with Vortech Power
NHRA Top Dragster Races are a magnificent ballet of precision driving and wild power levels, and you must have both if you are to dance with ... -
2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Is Entering Drag Racing, Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks?
When it comes to super-fast Fords, all eyes are on the latest Mustang Shelby GT500. In case you forgot, this is the most powerful production car ... -
Malta to host European Drag Championship once Ħal Far Drag Track is completed
Malta could host the European Drag Racing Championship in April 2023 pending the completion of the drag track in the Ħal Far industrial area. Malta Motorsport ... -
Chevy C1500 Silverado wreck drags C6 Grand Sport and BRZ, Gap is trailer scale
Competitors probably had to carefully select their appearances. The Holley LS Feast East (September 10-12) and Hot Rod Drag Week (September 12-17) followed without a moment’s ... -
825-HP Super Snake Drag Races Demon, everything goes south
And today we take a look at two of the more spectacular versions of the two cars. They are both about to face off in a ... -
Old Audi A4 Diesel is killing the planet a quarter of a mile at a time
No matter what it looks like, you know things are about to get serious anytime an old car hits the start line for a quick quarter-mile ... -
Ronald Johnston obituary (1940 – 2021) – Floral City, FL
Ronald “Butch” Jackson Johnston, Sr. of Floral City passed away at Citrus Memorial Hospital on September 10, 2021, at the age of 81.He was born to ... -
State Health Commissioner resigns, officials say drag racing event may continue
State Health Commissioner Dr Howard Zucker tendered his resignation on Thursday. (Credit: Office of the Governor) The Daily Update is a podcast briefing on what’s happening ... -
Dodge Challenger Hellcat vs. Tesla Model 3 Drag Race proves V8 is still king
Concerned that internal combustion engines die slowly? Well you should be, but it’s a whole different topic that would span many paragraphs. As we said before, ... -
Hyundai’s young Texan makes TCR history
While Shirley Muldowney was a trailblazer in winning several NHRA Top Fuel Drag Track Championships in the 1970s and 1980s (a tradition more recently confirmed in ... -
Obituary: Jerri-Ann Tims – CentralMaine.com
Jerri-Ann Tims MANCHESTER – Jerri-Ann Tims, 65, of Manchester, was suddenly called home to be with God and his angels on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at ... -
ACU Drag Racing Championship final this weekend
High-end gasoline bike. Repeating and reigning champion Steve Woollatt won the last round and has a slim points lead in this event, ahead of Al Smith ... -
Philadelphia residents say drag racing is becoming a major problem in the city – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Some neighbors who live in bustling downtown areas say drag racing is getting out of hand. Along Delaware Avenue, some call this a ... -
Police reports reveal more information on fatal Tucson street racing crash
TUCSON (KVOA) – The News 4 Tucson investigators learn more about a fatal crash at Golf Links Rd. And Sarnoff on April 27, witnesses said the ... -
Drag racing rally turns violent
By Wakisha Bailey Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA CREAM (KYW) – A drag racing rally on the Temple University campus in north Philadelphia ... -
Can the Ford Mustang EcoBoost stand up to a Nissan Skyline GT-R R32?
Its V8-powered siblings, especially the menacing Shelby GT500, may be more suited for a day on the drag strip, but despite having a smaller, quieter engine, ... -
992 Porsche 911 GT3 vs. 992 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Drag Race is incredibly loud
Revealed last December, the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup shares its base powertrain with the road 992 in GT3 gear. The biggest difference from the production ... -
World Superbike Catalunya, Spain – Superpole Race Results
Jonathan Rea wins a Catalunya WorldSBK Superpole race affected by Toprak Razgatlioglu’s red flag. World Superbike Catalunya, Spain – Superpole Race Results Pos Rider Nat Team ... -
Some NHRA drivers disagree with Billy Torrence’s “Loser Appreciation Program” label
NHRA Top Fuel rider Billy Torrence is the third ranked rider in his class. After failing to run a full program in 2019, the NHRA created ... -
Torrence aims for sixth consecutive victory over ZMax | Sports
CHARLOTTE, NC – Even if he hadn’t left Maple Grove Raceway with the point lead after the countdown opened last week, Kilgore’s Steve Torrence and his ... -
Greg Anderson looks for Pro Stock history at DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals
After tying an incredible mark in Pro Stock less than a week ago, Greg Anderson will now have the chance to make history at this weekend’s ... -
HOT ROD Drag Week Brings Midwestern Income and Communities to Byron
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – âOh, that’s really important,â said Harry Erickson, a racing fan. âI took a day off. I wouldn’t miss it. Erickson, a native ... -
Carwow’s Citroen Ami Drag Races Matt Watson on an electric bike among other things …
Maybe that’s part of the appeal for those who aren’t necessarily passionate about drag racing but still like to see two cars go head to head ... -
Old Chevrolet LUV truck is unlikely dragster, tears apart on drag track
Do you remember the Chevrolet LUV? It was a light pickup truck offered in North America by GM from 1972 to 1981, when the Chevrolet S-10 ... -
Cruz Pedregon Rises to No. 1 in Qualifying in Six Years
Cruz Pedregon led the Funny Car field in Saturday qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway. (Photo NHRA) MOHNTON, Pa – For the first time in more than ... -
Nissan GT-R finds unlikely rival in Chevrolet C10 Classic pickup
For a rather basic workaholic, the Chevrolet C10 has a large fan base. Some owners modified theirs for demonstration purposes, while others, like the person whose ... -
Rain wipes out last day of qualifying at Dodge // SRT NHRA US Nationals
Heavy rain showers on Saturday wiped out the final two qualifying sessions for the 67th Annual Dodge // SRT NHRA US Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway ... -
Ram truck launches 1,500 horsepower Cummins diesel, burns out all four wheels
Pickup trucks might not be as fast as full-fledged dragsters on a quarter or 1/8 mile, but they’re just as exciting to watch. To me, it’s ... -
Kentucky student gets the chance to work with a drag racing team
PADUCAH, Ky. Many can dream of being a racing car driver. Only a few pursue these dreams and are fortunate enough to work with a professional ... -
Mercury Muscle Cars through the years
Ford’s middle child has an interesting history with the world of hot rods. When Mercury was created in 1938 by Edsel Ford, it was ostensibly to ... -
Mayor Duggan appoints James White as Detroit police chief
James White Appointed Detroit Police Chief By Mayor Duggan, Needs City Council Approval Acting Detroit Police Chief James White will likely be named Detroit’s next full-time ... -
S. Torrence, Hagan scores wins at Brainerd
Steve Torrence has now won on every track of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series circuit, finally solving the Brainerd International Raceway on Sunday and ... -
Drag racing is coming back to LI: ‘Race Track, Not Street’ event draws large crowds to Calverton
More than 1,000 spectators watched the streetcars hurtle down an unused track at Enterprise Park in Calverton during the inaugural weekend of the “Race Track, Not ... -
This is what the coolest muscle cars of the 70s look like with wide body kits
For decades, the United States has pumped high-powered straight-line machines to pretty much win drag races and NASCAR. Many dream of harnessing horses under the long ... -
2022 Chevrolet Copo 572 powered by Chevrolet’s biggest V8
Chevrolet returns to drag strip with update COPO Camaro for 2022, and it will be powered by a big block engine. The last muscle car bear ... -
Pressure cookers and frying pans: NHRA Insider podcast with Justin Ashley, JR Todd
Justin Ashley and JR Todd join NHRA’s Brian Lohnes in this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. They talk about their personal experiences during what was ... -
Tips for installing your harness with Impact Racing
According to NHRA rules, when you’re running faster than 11.50 in the 1/4 mile or 7.35 in the 1/8 mile, it’s time an SFI-certified restraint system ... -
Jerry Summers: Drag Racing in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama
In addition to stock car racing, the Chattanooga area has been a hotspot for the popular sport of drag racing. At the height of this type ... -
Alberni Valley Drag Racing Charity Cruise scheduled for August 6 – Vancouver Island Free Daily
The Alberni Valley Drag Racing Association is moving forward with the Thunder in the Valley charity cruise this Friday August 6th. The cruise was held in ... -
Steve Huff: faster than cancer | SWX now
The Tri-City Water Follies offers more than just the H-1 Unlimited Tour. In the E-350 5 liter class, E-98 “The Flood Guys” pilot Steve Huff has ... -
Clark County Fair: Entertainment and Show Program
5:00 p.m. Sea lion show 7:00 p.m. Sea lion show 8 p.m. Dean Simms Band – Big Tent 9:00 p.m. Sea lion show To exploreFree of ... -
National Hot Rod Association: Sonoma in the middle of the NHRA Western Swing | Sports
The NHRA Sonoma Nationals weekend begins with the ever popular and spectacular Friday night qualifying, starting with Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycles at 6:30 p.m. ... -
Garbage Truck Drag Races two more trucks, it’s almost hilarious
I don’t know about you, but whenever I hear about truck races I tend to think of Stadium Supertrucks! This is a format you can never ... -
Gunfight at illegal drag race in Akron kills one, injures teenager
AKRON, Ohio – A man has died and a 17-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting Sunday night after large crowds gathered in an ... -
Attention Tesla, these used electric vehicles are full of zest: Drag Race Fun
What happens when you race two old used electric vehicles? How do they compare to the acceleration of the latest high-performance electric cars, such as the ... -
The 2021 Polaris RZR Trail goes where most side-by-sides can’t
Five years ago I spent a few days from Mexico drive a Can-Am Maverick X3 X RS side-by-side. This jumble of names translates to âBaja factory ... -
Champions crowned in JDRL Eastern Conference final in Bristol
Camden Teel wiped out the events of the 2021 Conference Finals when he outlasted the field in the 6-9 age group in the NHRA Jr. Drag ... -
Tesla Model 3 thinks it can beat Dodge Challenger Hellcat, Oh Boy, that’s wrong
With all the Tesla Model S Plaid drag racing videos, you’d imagine people weren’t exactly excited to field other Teslas against a muscle car like the ... -
30-year-old man arrested in shooting of 6 people outside Detroit banquet hall
A suspected man in a car shooting who left one dead and five others injured at an unlicensed Detroit banquet hall has been arrested at a ... -
Island County Sheriff’s Office: Fireworks shake houses, hit cars | New
A two-car accident occurred on Mountain View and Elger Bay Road. A white Mazda parked in Iverson Beach had a broken window and a stolen purse. ... -
2022 VW Golf R Drag Races Tuned Golf 7.5 R, the gap is confusing
Don’t get too excited; it’s not a 2022 Golf R from the US market, as Volkswagen has barely started showing people the new GTI. But all ... -
Community members mobilize amid lingering chaos in Uptown
On Thursday, the Minneapolis Police Department said it would be setting up additional patrols in the Uptown area, effective immediately, and is ready to call for ... -
1,380 horsepower Chevrolet Caprice on 24-inch Drag Races Big-Block Impala wheels, crushes it
In factory finishes, these Golden Bowtie machines had different ways of using the full-size formula, the eras in which they were built were a big contributor ... -
800HP Chevy Nova Ten Feet Drag Race Takes Over 1 Minute, Always Entertaining
Well, this one is definitely different, to say the least, as it involves some serious drag racing construction and a track that’s about ten feet long. ... -
John Gorrie’s Supercharged 1970 Camaro No Time
Timeless racing is the purest form of drag racing – you line up against someone else, execute what you brought in, and hope you brought in ... -
Ferrari F12berlinetta Drag Races Porsche 911 Turbo S, takes a serious hit
Ferrari ditched the F12berlinetta in 2017, replacing it with the 812 Superfast, but it remains one of the fastest and most exciting grand touring cars. But ... -
Paul Walker enjoyed going to drag races long before he starred in “The Fast and the Furious”
Paul Walker became an international icon after starring in The Fast and the Furious, and what started as a single movie about illegal street racing exploded ... -
Sports shorts: results of drag races and shooting clubs
The Jamestown Drag Racing Association (JDRA) held their annual drag races on June 26-27 at the Jamestown Regional Airport. The event brought together 158 cars on ... -
NOTICE | EDITORIAL NWA: Thursday Thumbs
It’s Thursday and another chance to throw a few thumbs up or down on some of the news developments in our neck of the woods and ... -
Celebrate NHRA Drag Racing’s return to SoCal in a Pomona Party Suite!
NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will have the opportunity to enjoy the historic event from the comfort of a Quarter ... -
Two people killed by MPD officer on leave in high-speed crash
An MPD officer on leave reportedly did a drag race in Walnut Grove before crashing into the victims. MEMPHIS, Tennessee – While the Memphis Police Department ... -
Bugatti Chiron VS. Red Bull Racing on the drag track
Photo: Joe portlock (Getty Images) Hypercars and F1 cars are both multi-million dollar machines designed for speed, but neither are exactly designed for drag racing. But ... -
1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS is an unrestored vintage dragster, needs TLC
While there is no solid evidence for the car’s racing career, it looks like a full-fledged dragster of the time. The massive bulge on the bonnet, ... -
Champions crowned at JDRL Western Conference Finals
Camden Teel (6-9 years), Emma Elliott (10), Tyler Wied (11), Kayden Salter (12), Cole Foster (13), Jada Sexton (14), William Craft (15) and Braiden Chesleigh (16 ... -
Tasca and Troy Coughlin Jr. say electric vehicles could bring a new level of excitement to NHRA
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing series is committing to an EV class in its Summit ET series for 2022. While racer Troy Coughlin Jr. enjoys ... -
Chevy Nova SS Drag Races Fox Body Mustang, is surprised by submission
Built between 1967 and 1972, the Nova reached its peak during those years, with the Golden Bowtie leaving behind the Chevy II economy car brand and ... -
Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye Drag Races Ram TRX, Mammoth Gap is big
The differences between the two are immediately apparent. The TRX is an all-terrain truck with gigantic tires, and it doesn’t seem like the ideal setup for ... -
Pink 1,200-horsepower Nissan GT-R races 862-horsepower Subaru STI drag race, Travis loses daughter
Travis has faced serious opponents in the past five episodes, including a 1,300-HP Nissan Altima, a twin-turbo Chevrolet Corvette, a 1,000-horsepower Mazda RX-7, a 1,080-horsepower Jeep ...