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The Crash VIDEO & TIME SLIPS: Mike Hill VS Edmund Hall Part II - Crash
by Agent DC on March 11, 2010

The Agent has received a copy of the crash video that happened between Mike "The Hitman Hill" and Edmund "Mr.5 Speed" Hall. The Agent also has a copy of the time-slips. It took quite a bit to get the popular demand video, but here it is. The Agent was told that Hall has already been in contact with Jerry Bickel inquiring about repairing the GTO.


Mick Synder Crashes at South Georgia Motorsports Park While Testing
Photos by Marvin Smith

Mick Synder did not have the start he anticipated this 2010 season.  The young driver crashed while testing at SGMP last week.  Synder teamed with Scruggs in 2010 and was set to campaign Scruggs' previous 1963 corvette.  Unfortunately, Synder will not make his debut, March 19-20, at the opening ADRL Universal Technical Institute Dragpalooza VI.


Jones Paint & Design Completes Kenny Acree’s Promod Camaro
By Agent DC on March 10, 2010

Jones Paint and Body is on a mission. The artist "lil" Jones has definitely become dynamic with paint schemes and airbrushing. Agent DC received these spy photos of Kenny Acree’s new Promod Camaro.  The Outlaw Racing Street Car Association (ORSCA) racer purchased this bad to the bone hot rod last year some time, exiting his Chevy Lumina.  Casey Prince has obtained driving duties of Acree’s Chevy Lumina and will compete in 5.30 and 5.00 events. Acree will now complete in the 4.70 Heads Up Class and various heads up events.


PHOTOS: New Hot Rod in John Sullivan's Stable; Dodge Stratus
by TJ Pruitt on March 10, 2010

DragCoverage.com member John Sullivan, aka "lil john," has posted pictures of the new hotrod that has entered their stable.  "Lil" John Sullivan will be behind the wheel of this beautiful Dodge Stratus in 2010.  The Sullivans compete in various Heads Up Races across the South East and are known to turn the win light on quite often.


PHOTOS: Solid Rock 1971 Mustang Mach I Nostlagia Funny Car Complete
by TJ Pruitt on March 10, 2010

The final touches to the Solid Rock 1971 Mustang Mach I nostalgia funny car have been completed.  DragCoverage.com received these photos from Rocky Ausec and this is one bad to the bone hotrod.  The funny car will be on display at the Race and Performance Expo at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. on March 6th & 7th. It will be displayed in conjunction with the Engine Challenge that is put on by the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow organization


Kurt Busch is Drag Racing This Weekend
by Agent DC on March 10, 2010

2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kurt Busch will return to his drag racing roots during the 41st running of the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals March 11-14 at historic Gainesville (Fla.) Raceway. The driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge for Penske Racing is set to get behind the wheel of his rebuilt 1970 Dodge Challenger next weekend to compete against a field of between 70 and 90 veteran “Super Gas” racers who no doubt will be champing at the bit to line up against one of the biggest names in motorsports.


Mike Hill VS Edmund Hall Part II Coverage
March 6, 2010 (Montgomery, AL) -- Mike Hill and Edmund Hall could not have asked for a better day to grudge race. The weather was beautiful! DragCoverage was planning to cover the race live, but I (TJ) decided to try my luck in the 6.00 Heads Up Class.


Huntsville Engine King of the Coast Kicks off with over 200 entries
by K.O.C. Media

Feb. 20 & 21, 2010. The Huntsville Engine "King of the Coast" Bracket Series Kicked off it's 6th Season of racing this past weekend as the Bracket Bash invaded Gulfport Dragway in Gulfport, MS. With a good weather forecast in store racers from Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Texas made the trip to Gulfport Dragway hoping to cash in on the $26,000 Weekend Purse 


Goodyear's D4305 Drag Radial Takes Victory in Georgia
by Agent DC on March 10, 2010

Sometimes tires scream and sometimes they screech. But Sunday, at the ORTC/UORS Night The Lights Went Out Outlaw Radial Tire Championship at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Goodyear’s D4305 DOT drag radial tire made a statement. The race drew cars with wildly differing drag racing applications and matched purpose-built drag racing slick tires


Antron Brown Statement on Feb. 21 Accident
by Schumacher Racing on March 3, 2010

Don Schumacher Racing Top Fuel driver Antron Brown would like to extend his condolences to the family and friends of a woman who was killed on Sunday at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Ariz. on Feb. 21. Brown said "My heart and my prayers go out to the woman's family and friends," Brown said. "Our focus is on the family's well being during this very challenging time.


VP Statement on Phoenix Traction Issues; It's Not Our FAULT
In response to several queries we've received and blogs that have been posted regarding the traction compound used at Firebird International Raceway which led to the postponement of the NHRA races there this past week, we want to confirm that VP's Lane Choice was not involved in any way.  VP's Lane Choice traction compound has never been purchased or used at Firebird.


New Look for Hinds Motorsports in 2010
by PMRA on March 2, 2010

Al Hinds Motorsports is very excited to announce its return to Pro Modified Racing Association competition for the 2010 season with major backing from Wakefield Canada, under the Castrol SLX banner. 


VIDEO: DragCoverage.com takes a ride with Timmy Smith - In-Car Video
by T.J. Pruitt on February 29, 2010

DragCoverage.com took a ride with Roanoke Mafia racer Timmy Smith at the Super 7 Series opener on February 27, 2010 at Montgomery Motorsports Park.  The big dollar bracket race winner took DC for a ride at nearly 140 mph during time trials of the $20,000 to win bracket race.  DC will feature more in-car videos throughout the year. 


ADRL and House of Hot Rods Present ‘Eye Candy’ to Dallas Car Show Goers
by ADRL Media on January 28, 2010
The House of Hot Rods “Eye Candy” display at this weekend’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Autorama Car Show in downtown Dallas, Texas, will feature sweet rides and sweet treats, courtesy of the American Drag Racing League (ADRL), which will be providing complimentary candy to Dallas Autorama fans.


Woman Killed By Debris After NHRA Crash
by Agent DC on February 22, 2010

A woman who was struck by a tire earlier today at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird International Raceway was pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital this evening. The tire became detached from Antron Brown's dragster following an incident during the first round of eliminations. Brown was not injured.

NHRA is investigating the incident. The entire NHRA community is deeply saddened by today's incident and sends its thoughts and prayers to the woman's family and friends.


Deceglie regroups after Phoenix accident
Mountain View Racing driver Vinnie Deceglie emerged unhurt following a high-speed accident during Pro Stock qualifying at this weekend’s Arizona NHRA Nationals in Phoenix. Deceglie was in the left lane, attempting to better an earlier 6.66-second run, when the team’s Dodge Avenger lost traction

and made contact with the left side retaining wall. The car turned over and slid across the finish line on its roof before coming to a stop in the shutdown area.


No Joke: Nostalgia Funny Cars Serious Business at March Meet
by  Rob Gibson

A funny thing is happening on the way to the 2010 March Meet nostalgia drag race: Funny Cars are having the last laugh - seriously. With 32 entries - the largest field since 1980 - and 14-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force tabbed as this year's Grand Marshal, Nostalgia Funny Cars will indeed reign supreme at the 52nd running of the March Meet, Mar. 5-7 at historic Auto Club Famous Raceway in McFarland, Calif.


Pacific Street Car Association (PSCA) News and Rumors for 2010
The PSCA is a West Coast heads up association that is, in my opinion, one of the most unique Drag Racing organization. The cars and entries are some of the baddest hotrods on this planet. Attending a PSCA event in Las Vegas is on the "to-do" list for DragCoverage.com. The following are PSCA news and rumors for 2010.



Bo Simpson's Nova Gets a Make-Over!
by Agent DC on February 17, 2010

Now this has to be the make-over of the year. Knoxville, TN racer and DragCoverage.com user Bo Simpson decided to paint his 4.70 Promod Nova over the offseason.  The racer transformed this maroon hotrod into a blue dynamite machine that can be entered into any car show. Simpson plans to compete in several 4.70 Heads Up Promod events across the South East in 2010.


Good Start for Luke Bogacki; Wins Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event in Bradenton
BY LUKE BOGACKI ON FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Luke Bogacki earned the first Super Comp Lucas Oil Divisional trophy of the 2010 season at the NHRA Division 2 opener at Bradenton Motorsports Park last weekend. Bogacki, at the wheel of his ThisIsBracketRacing.com backed, American Race Cars built dragster, took the title in odd fashion. As he completed the burnout prior to his semi-final bye run, Bogacki watched in horror


C1500 Sleeper: Ken Grant's Heavy Chevy 1500
For this month’s DragCoverage.com “Featured Ride,” we decided to pay homage to one cool garage-built Cheverolet Silverado.  Ken Grant, Americus, GA, has definitely built one unique sleeper, weighing in at nearly 3,900 lbs.


VIDEO: Huge Nitrous Explosion; Shakes the Glass in the Tower
by T.J. Pruitt on February 16, 2010

Check out this video from Sunday's race at Shakedown at Etown 2009 at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. After a long smokey burnout and nitrous purge, Jeff Rodger's Executioner Mustang had a huge Nitrous Explosion.  The announcer said that he has never ever seen a nitrous explosion this bad. It shook the glas in the tower. There is no doubt that the this explosion could have been much worst, but fortunately the crew were able to kill the source.


Derek Hawker to debut '63 Corvette for 2010 Season; Gets Rid of Nitrous adds Super Charger
by PMRA on February 16, 2010

After running just one year in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, Derek Hawker decided to upgrade and increase his racing effort, with the Pro Modified Racing Association.

So the Hawker Racing Team, based near Belleville, Ontario, took his two-year old 1963 Corvette Sting Ray, removed the tunnel ram-injected engine, and replaced it with a 526-cubic inch Alan Johnson supercharged unit complete with a PSI Supercharger, Atchison Fuel System, and a Lenco three-speed on the back of the engine.


Force Ends 40-Race Winless Streak with 50th Winternationals Win
by NHRA on February 16, 2010

POMONA, Calif. – On a weekend in which NHRA paid tribute to its rich history during the 50th running of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals, NHRA legend John Force turned back the clock himself by winning for the first time in a year-and-a-half.

The other winners at the season-opening event in the 23-race NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season were Larry Dixon (Top Fuel) and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock). All three final rounds featured drivers who ranked in the top-10 on the all-time wins lists in their respective classes. 


Al-Anabi to Back Matt Smith; Prostock Bike Heading to Quatar?
BY NHRA ON FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Former Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith has signed a major sponsorship deal with Al-Anabi Racing for the 2010 season. Smith confirmed that he will return to his Buell this season and resume his engine research and development program which he suspended with the end of the Torco sponsorships.

Smith said that his resumed program will include noted mountain motor Pro Stock engine builder Sonny Leonard. He believes that Pro Stock Motorcycle riders, primarily those on the Buells, will begin to align themselves with Pro Stock car engine builders. | Read More


Your Ideal Garage; Work Bench, TV, Tools, etc
Take a close look at the photo below. It is a garage with tools scattered throughout, tires stacked, and a workbench with engine parts.  This is a pretty nice shop right?

Now, would you believe that it is a 1/24th scale model? | Read More


The Junk Yard - Time Forgotten; Yard Full of Antique Cars Found
BY T.J. PRUITT ON FEBRUARY 10, 2010

A SinglefingerSpeedShop user found an old junk yard somewhere in Michigan where the owner has passed and the land is being cleared. He was sworn to secrecy and would not post the location – do you blame him?  Most of the metal is beyond saving, but there are several bits and pieces that can be used; tons of trim, engine parts, etc.

While reading the post, it made me think of the old junk yards or cars that are stashed in backyards that are hidden treasures.  Riding down old country roads in Alabama, you are bound to come across similar findings | Read More


The SoundRacer V8 Experience; Everyone Needs One.
BY T.J. PRUITT ON FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Call me childish, but this gadget is pretty cool. The link to this youtube video was sent in by a DragCoverage.com viewer and it is a classic! Plug the SoundRacer V8 into your cigarette lighter and your car instantly has the sound of a high horsepower V8 engine.  According to the video, the sound is amplified through the sound system of your car | Read More


Photo Feature: TM Race Cars 1941 Willys
BY T.J. PRUITT ON FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Tommy Mauney and the staff at TM Race Cars have definitely outdone themselves with the construction of this 1941 Willys.  This car, one of Mauney's finest masterpieces, features all of the latest and greatest tricks from the shop.  Check out this beautiful ride within this photo feature | Read More


Berner Completes Rendering of Summit Colors; Pontiac GXP
by Lisa Collier

Pete Berner's Pontiac GXP has never looked better as it now flies the familiar red, white and blue of Summit Racing Equipment in a unique and eye-catching design by Greg Ozubko. With its new look, the GXP is sure to cause a stir with onlookers as well as with opponents | Read More


Debut of Frantic Ford Nostalgia Funny Car
The long awaited debut of the Frantic Ford AA/Fuel Coupe Nostalgia Funny Car is right around the corner. Car should be ready for active competition up and down the eastern seaboard this coming May-June 2010 | Read More

The team of Freddy Frey, Bob Rosetty, Bobby Frey & "Big Al" Liebmann are set to bring you a "Blast from the Past" with the return of the legendary Frantic Ford AA/Funny Car.


GM to Auction 427 Big-Block Z06 Corvette; proceeds go to Haiti
by TJ on February 4, 2010

General Motors will auction off a limited-edition 427 Cheverolet Corvette Z06 at the Barrett-Jackson auction on Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz.  Any proceeds from the sale will help fund relief efforts in Haiti.

The proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to help fund it’s work in Haiti which was destroyed after a devastating earthquake.  GM donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross | Read More


Safety Shut-off Transmitter/Receiver system to debut at Winternationals
All participants in the Top Fuel dragster and Funny Car classes will be required to use an Electrimotion Safety Shut-off Receiver at the season-opening 50th annual Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals presented by Valvoline | Read More

The Safety Shut-off system is made up of two parts, (left) a vehicle-mounted receiver (arrow) and a guardwall-mounted transmitter (right).


LEGO American Muscle Cars
by Agent on February 3, 2010

Johannes R is a classic american car enthusiast and has used his creativity to recreate different cars in various scales out of LEGO, mainly in 1:20-24 scale.  If you translate that, it’s about 8-10 wide for cars and 12 for trucks.  

The photo above represents a 1964 Chevelle Drag car.  The paint scheme was designed after the drag car “Chevelle” that competed in FHRA Drag Racing in the early 80s | Read More


Plymouth Cuda on Ebay at $164,992.00; Reserve Not Met
by TJ Pruitt on February 3, 2010

Check out this ebay auction ad that is apparently one of a kind. It is a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda 426; 1 of 284, according to the ad.  It has been fully restored and has all the matching numbers.  It even has the fender tags, dash plate, and door sticker.  

The auction will end on tomorrow, February 4th, and the bidding is up to $164,992. The reserve has not been met! I now realize the value of a Hemi Cuda | Read More


VIDEO: 1968 Camaro Wrecks Into Parked Car
by DC on February 3, 2010

This is a WTF were you thinking video posted on youtube.   The driver of this Pro Street 1968 Camaro decided to smoke the tires a little and the axle broke.  The driver did all he could to save this beautiful ride, but he slammed the hot rod into a parked car. I’m sure the cost of repair wasn’t cheap.

Check out the hub at the end of the clip. | Read More


Edmund Richardson's New TNT  Dragster
DragCoverage shot a few photos of Edmund Richardson’s  Sunset Racecraft powered 2010 TNT dragster at Montgomery Motorsports Park’s Hangover Nationals.  | Read More



DragCoverage.com joins Facebook!
by T.J. Pruitt on January 30, 2010

DragCoverage.com, one of the fastest growing drag racing news sites, has joined the Social Network of Facebook.com. The social networking site is just the latest in the sites efforts to make information widely available. Become a fan of DragCoverage.com Today! | Read More


Johnny Jordan's first "formal" race car;
DragCoverage.com member Johnny Jordan describes what he calls his first “formal” race car.  This Pontiac Super Duty was used in competition in B Stock with elapsed times in | Read More



CAR FEATURE: Pro Street 1985 Ford Thunderbird; Basically Stock!
by T.J. Pruitt on January 22, 2010

Ford Thunderbirds are becoming more uncommon by the day. You rarely even seen them on the dragstrip.Maybe that’s why Don Popham and his father Roger Popham put together this neat Thunderbird that I ran into on Saturday at Montgomery Motorsports Park’s Hangover Nationals. This is an example of a budget operation  | Read More


IN-CAR VIDEO: Ken Rainwater 4.36, 168 MPH. Opponent Almost Wrecks
by DC on January 31, 2010

Check out this in-car video of Ken Rainwater’s Outlaw 10.5 Mustang. I mean seriously, it has been a year or so since I last watched an ORSCA (Outlaw Racing Street Car Association) race, but I had no idea that the Outlaw 10.5 cars were running 4.30s.

His opponent’s chutes fail to deploy and almost wrecks at the top end | Read More


VIDEO: Wicked GT500 Ford Shelby
By T.J. Pruitt on January 31, 2010


This Lethal Performance built Ford Shelby GT500 mustang is the just plain bad to the bone, running an impressive 9.66 second quarter mile time at 146 miles per hour.  Check out this video posted on youtube.

This wicked Ford is powered by a 4.0 litter engine with a four inch pulley on the Whipple charged V8; 21.5psi.  The team was forced to use C16 fuel because methanol would blow the engine into pieces, although it can achieve a higher | Read More


Times are Tuff - Force Forced to Cut Back; Drops back to 3 Cars in 2010
by NHRA on January 31, 2010


Responding to an unpredictable economy, drag racing icon John Force on Thursday outlined a plan to ensure both the competitive and financial viability of John Force Racing Inc. for years to come. The plan has been a work in progress for more than a year.

The cornerstones of Force’s initiative are a reduction in the number of cars the team will support next season in its bid for an unprecedented 17th NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car world championship, relocation of all JFR racing resources | Read More


1980s Photos from Atmore Dragway
John Claxton started a thread on the DragCoverage.com forum that has several images from the 1980s at Atmore Dragway. Atmore Dragway was definitely the place to be every weekend and several racers jump started there career at this 1/8th mile facility that several call home | Read More




Sunken Bugatti in Italy Auctioned for Big Bucks; $321,000
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 27, 2010

Back in January, Yahoo Cars published a report stating that a rare Bugatti had been discovered and rescued from the bottom of a lake in Italy. Despite the condition, the car would be auctioned for an estimated £80,000, about $112,000 U.S. Dollars.

The car was lot number 250 in the Retromobile Salon, a top notch auction in Paris, and brought a surprising $321,000, nearly 3 times as much as expected. | Read More


GM’s Appointed CEO Not a Car Guy
BY DC ON JANUARY 27, 2010

The spirit of GM enthusiast was not lifted by the appointment of Ed Whitacre.  Whitacre, a retired CEO of AT&T Corp, made the mistake of saying “I don’t know anything about cars.  A business is a business, and I think I can learn about cars. I’m not that old, and I think the business principles are the same.”

Whitacre is 67 years old and was appointed CEO of a crippled General Motors Company last year by president Barak Obama. | Read More


Brogdon Bringing New Attitude to Pro Stock in 2010
HOUSTON, Tex. - When the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle season begins, Rodger Brogdon and the Steve Kent Racing Pro Stock team will have a whole new Attitude when they roll through the gates for the first race of the year in Pomona, CA.

The team's new Jerry Haas Pontiac GXP will feature the bold new colors, look and logo of Attitude Apparel, the clothing line that Brogdon purchased mid-season last year.| Read More


1914 Replica/Kit Homemade
BY DC ON JANUARY 23, 2010

We ran across this ebay auction last night and I must say – it is quite unique.  It is a homemade 1914 C Model Roadster.  Powered by a 350 chevy motor backed with a 700R transmission, you are sure to get plenty of horsepower with such a lightweight chassis. It has antilock brakes and a positive traction rear end.

The master cylinder, brake panel, and rear lines have been installed.  The owner was building it to look like the old red Baron and states that it would be the number one | Read More


1963 VIDEO: Drag Racing when it was fun; Pocono Drag Lodge
by T.J. Pruitt on January 23, 2010

The Pocono Drag Lodge (PDL) is the home of several drag race enthusiast, launched the careers of many, and captured the heart of others. It’s sad to see the remains of what was once the stomping grounds of many every weekend. The future of the track looked good with man stars racing there often, but in summer of 1972, Hurricane Agnes swept through the region and wiped out many businesses | Read More


Video; Huge Nitrous Explosion at ORSCA Race MMP
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 12, 2010

Talk about a nitrous explosion. Check out this video of a Modified Street Car at the June 14, 2009 ORSCA (Outlaw Racing Street Car Association) race at Montgomery Motorsports Park. What goes through your mind when something like this happens? DOLLAR SIGNS! | Read More


FEATURE: 1971 Drag Truck; Add your Garage Today!
BY T.J. Pruitt on January 22, 2010

DragCoverage.com has added a new feature; “Reader Garages.” Members can now add a hotrod to their profile and show off their ride. Add photos and give a detailed description of your hotrod. Profiles will be randomly featured on DragCoverage so create your garage today! Check out this 71 Drag Truck added by DC member 71DragTruck. | Read More 


Dennis Coover wins MMP Hangover Nationals
Put the Hangover Nationals at Montgomery Motorsports Park, Montgomery, AL, in the books! Dennis Coover took home the title in Super Pro after defeating Leon Robertson in the finals | Read More



CAR FEATURE: Pro Street 1985 Ford Thunderbird; Basically Stock!
by T.J. Pruitt on January 22, 2010

Ford Thunderbirds are becoming more uncommon by the day. You rarely even seen them on the dragstrip.Maybe that’s why Don Popham and his father Roger Popham put together this neat Thunderbird that I ran into on Saturday at Montgomery Motorsports Park’s Hangover Nationals. This is an example of a budget operation  | Read More


NASCAR To Relax Rules In 2010
by DC on January 22, 2010

After last fall's terrible Talladega race NASCAR has taken steps to, hopefully, improve the racing this year. Starting with the 2010 Daytona 500 NASCAR has decided to relax the rules that limit bump-drafting, increase the size of the restrictor plate to give the cars more horsepower and to allow the drivers to beat and bang a little more on the track | Read More


VIDEO: Atlanta Speed Shop Dragway; Camaro Hits the Guard Rail
BY T.J. Pruitt on January 22, 2010

Anyone ever heard of Atlanta Speed Shop Dragway? To give you a little history, there was a guy by the name of Julius Hughes, Jr. who was probably Atlanta's strongest proponent of sanctioned drag racing, according to georgiadragracing.com. In 1960 he and his wife Elaine opened the first speed shop in Georgia, The Atlanta Speed Shop.  In 1964, he purchased Newton County Dragway and changed the name to Atlanta Speed Shop Dragway. Until 1970, he held the largest drag race at this facility, "The Atlanta $10,000 race.  This video was filmed at "The Atanta Speed Shop Dragway." | Read More


VP Racing Fuels Helps Pilots Fly Supplies to Earthquake Victims in Hati
BY STEVE SCHEIDKER ON JANUARY 22, 2010
 
Moved by the images coming out of Haiti, Steve Burns, President of VP Racing Fuels, and his wife, Sandi, have stepped up to assist a mission being coordinated by Key West, Florida pilot Freddy Cabanas. A reknowned aerobatic performer for 30 years, Cabanas will be flying supplies directly to the starving island nation with a departure from Key West scheduled Saturday morning, January 23 | Read More


Scary crash from “Most Shocking”
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 21, 2010

Wow… I ran across this horrific video on youtube. Fortunately, the driver made it out alive, but he went for one wild ride.  The video was filmed and featured on “Most Shocking” crashes | Read More


Jeff Paulk's Wreck at Montgomery
BY T.J. Pruitt on January 20, 2010

Extreme 10.5 racer Jeff Paulk lost control of his Sheppard race Cars camaro and smacked the wall at the ORSCA finals at Montgomery Motorsports Park back in November last year.  Months before, Paulk lost control of his camaro at Gateway Raceway during the ADRL event, but only received minor damage. He was  | Read More


One Bad 1989 Ford Mustang "Sleeper"
Ok, lets be honest – I’m more of a Chevy fan, but this 1989 Mustang of DragCoverage.com member onebad12 is the ultimate pro-street hotrod and it is immaculate | Read More


South Georgia is "a GO" for ADRL
BY ADRL COMMUNICATIONS ON JANUARY 21, 2010

The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is pleased to confirm its ADRL Hardee’s Georgia Drags VI will be held Apr. 23-24, at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Georgia. The two-week move from the original date creates an ideal balance in the schedule for the 2010 ADRL tour | Read More


Support Disaster Relief in Haiti; Donate Now
BY THE AMERICAN REDCROSS ON JANUARY 16, 2010

A massive, 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, January 12th. The damage to buildings is extensive and the number of injured or dead is estimated to be in the hundreds, even thousands. World Vision is on the ground rushing emergency supplies to survivors of this catastrophe. The aftermath of Tuesday earthquake has posed logistical challenges for all humanitarian organizations, including Red Cross responders, who are working around the clock to meet the challenges and ensure aid reaches the survivors. | Read More


VIDEO: Worst Nitrous Explosion. It's pretty Bad!
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 19,2010

This has to be the worst nitrous explosion video that I have ran across. This is a testimony that NOS can provide optimal horsepower but can be deadly. Luckily, no one was injured but the car was destroyed. Video by youtube user "dugani." | Read More


Winner of the World's Ugliest Hummer Contest!
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 15, 2010

Congratulations to the New Auto Toy Store for winning the ugliest Hummer contest.  Well, i'm not sure if this is something to be proud of, but the bright red H1 definately deserves the trophy.  The unique Turbo Diesel powered engine has well over $185,000  | Read More


Bob Tasca Sr. dies at age 83; NHRA innovator and prominent Ford dealer
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 15, 2010;

We have received the sad news that Bob Tasca Sr died on January 8th at age 83.  Tasca Sr was the Ggrandfather of Bob Tasca III, NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car driver. Tasca is known for his introduction of the Cobra Jet 428 engine in the 1960s and the development of the drag racing | Read More


Peterson's Super Clean 1969 GTO SS
Big Fan of GTO's? Well check out this 1969 GTO that Art Peterson's competes in SS/JA Class in NHRA.  Peterson, Rialto, CA,  | Read More






Lassiter Mountain Dragway in Gardendale, AL to Reopen
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 12, 2010

Lassiter Mountain is coming back! The 1958 dragstrip that several built memories on closed in 2006 but is coming back in 2010 with a face lift.  The property, purchased by Jarred Bostic and Donald Phillips | Read More


The Fastest 2010 Camaro on
the Planet
- 9.98
BY GM HIGHTECH PERFORMANCE ON JANUARY 16, 2010

Yes, since the camaro was introduced, car enthusiast have been researching several ways to improve its performance. David Brooks's 427 cubic inch blown 2010 camaro is currently the fastest 2010 camaro in the world, and was the first in the 9's, stopping the clock at 9.98 | Read More


VIDEOS: DYNO DAY at Rick's Automotive and Custom Exhaust Shop
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 11, 2010

Rick's Automotive and Custom Exhaust held their annual Dyno day this past weekend, January 9th. Several DC Members were seen in the place and user "hambone" captured several videos.  The group had a great time - bench racing, car showing, and free pizza.  The  two videos below show a super charged cutlass and dc member roadster tearing up the dyno | Read More


New Volkswagen built in China. 258 Miles per Gallon!
BY: T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 7, 2010

Believe it or not? I received this email yesterday from a DC viewer. I don't know how many of you have been on the German highways, but I would be a little nervous driving this hotrod along side the 150mph+ BMW's.  This car, averaging 258 miles/gallon, has a 1.7 gallon tank.  | Read More


1988 Video: Bad Wreck at Atlanta Speed Shop Dragway. Camaro Rolls.
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 10, 2010

Anyone ever heard of Atlanta Speed Shop Dragway? To give you a little history, there was a guy by the name of Julius Hughes, Jr. who was probably Atlanta's strongest proponent of sanctioned drag racing, according to georgiadragracing.com. In 1960 he and his wife Elaine opened the first speed shop in Georgia, | Read More


University of Alabama wins BCS National Championship!
POSTED ON JANUARY 7, 2010

It is official. Alabama has won their 13th National Championship after defeating the Texas Longhorns 37-21 on Thursday night in Pasadena, CA. The victory makes Nick Saban the first coach to win BCS titles at two schools. Congratulations to Alabama for bringing the Championship back home to Alabama | Read More


Johnny Jordan describes his first "formal" race car;
1962 Pontiac Super Duty

DragCoverage.com member Johnny Jordan describes what he calls his first “formal” race car.  This Pontiac Super Duty was used in competition in B Stock with elapsed times in | Read More




Hot Rod Power Tour Dates are Out. Heading to Alabama June 10-12!
By T.J. Pruitt on January 7, 2010

Hot Rod Magazine has released the venues for 2010 and guess what? The tour is heading to Alabama June 10-12. The tour will stop in Birmingham on June 10th and then Mobile June 11-12. Early registration ends Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Call 877-413-6515 to pre-register | Read More


Old Photos from Powerhouse Dragway in Fountain, FL
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 7, 2010

DragCoverage.com member fstreetracing has posted several old photos from Powerhouse Dragway,now known as Panama Dragway in Panama City, Fl. Should bring back memories for you racers or race fans from the Southeast region | Read More


Ford Mustang Outsells Cheverolet's Camaro in 2009
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 8, 2010

The results are in: There were more Ford Mustangs sold in 2009 than Cheverolet’s Camaro.  But, the race was close, according to Car and Driver Magazine.The results show that there were 66,623 Mustangs sold in 2009, and Camaro closely behind with 61,618.  Several predicted Camaro to overtake the Mustang if their streak of month to month sales continued, but Ford’s percentage increased 60 percent in December.| Read More


Tindle Uses Jr.Dragster to “Fight for Misty”
BY T.J. Pruitt on January 5, 2009

T.J. Tindle uses Outlaw 330 Dragster to "Fight for Misty"TJ Tindle used his Outlaw 330 Jr.Dragster to raise cancer awareness for Misty Williams, a married mother of three currently battling stage 4 rectal cancer | Read More


One of the Best Wheelstands Ever!
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 4, 2010

Byron has an annual wheelstanding contest and the competition is pretty steep, but check out this huge wheelstand by Racin Jason in his 91 Mustang. A performance like this would be in the running for a wheelstanding championship at Byron dragway | Read More


John Fore III's Favorite 2009 Shots
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 3, 2010

John Fore III is definately not a newbie when it comes to any style of photos, but his expertise is drag racing. The motorsports photographer has released a few of his best 2009 photos and they are phenominal. Maybe we can "con" Fore into sending a few more shots for us DragCoverage.com viewers | Read More


Car Craft Offers Engine Swap Drags for Pre 92 Hot Rods
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 1, 2010

Got an early street machine with a late-model engine? If you do, the Car Craft Engine Swap drags are for you. The rules are simple. Show up in a pre-'92 model year street machine with a late-model engine and race heads-up against other engine swappers for magazine glory. We are looking for everyday street car bodies and wicked late-model motors | Read More


1968 Video: Big Name Drivers Invade Southeastern Dragway in Dallas, GA
BY T.J. PRUITT ON JANUARY 1, 2010

Ran across this old video taen by Hugh Greeson at Southeastern Dragway, Dallas, Georgia.  The video was shot in 1968 and there were several big name drivers of Southern drag racing at this race.  Southeastern International Dragway was first opened and operated by Marvin "Red" Jones, as "Red's Dragstrip", on July 4, 1955. The original track was  | Read More


Photos from the 2009 PRI Show in Orlando, FL
BY JEFFERY DUNN ON DECEMBER 30, 2009

If you missed the 2009 Perforamance Racing Industry Show in Orlando, you missed quite a show. Fortunately, DragCoverage.com's Jefferey Dunn was there and captured a few shots. The aisles of the North/South Building of Orlando's Orange County Convention Center   | Read More


Advanced Door Car Technology Releases Pics of Vial's Pro Extreme Firebird
By T.J. Pruitt on December 30, 2009

Advanced Door Car Technology, better known as KKPRE has released in the shop photos of Ellis Vial's 1968 Pro Extreme Firebird. Pro Extreme is probably one of the fastest growing classes in drag racing right now, featuring blown 3 second door slammers | Read More


Vote for DragCoverage.com in the "DOT Com" Awards!
BY T.J. PRUITT on December 27, 2009

DragCoverage.com has been nomiated for the Competitionplus.com "Dot Com" awards once again. The site has been pleased to be nomiated for three consecutive years! Vote for your favorite Drag Racing News Site |
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A Look Back:Original Chrysler Pro Stockers
By Wade Mooney on December 28, 2009


A few of the original Chrysler Pro Stockers that were on display at the2009 PRI show. All were 426 CID Hemi powered and were very similar to previous factory backed Super Stock entries | Read More >


IHRA Drivers Making a Difference
POSTED BY T.J. PRUITT

From local racers to the national stage, drivers doing their part to help find a cure for one of world’s fastest growing diseases. Chances are at some point in your life you or someone you know has been directly affected by one of the world’s fastest growing diseases – diabetes | Read More




Article and photos by T.J. Pruitt

What a blow out for the Super 7 Series finale at Montgomery Motorsports Park held on Labor Day Week. This event was practically a “Minnie million dollar” race as over 280 entries packed in the park for four 10,000 races. Four winners were presented big checks for $10,000 and Chattanooga, TN racer Ron Lane was crowned the two-time points champion. This event marked the largest Super 7 Series event for track promoter Jim Howard | Read More


Dynamic part of History being rebuilt

Dusty Poteat, a 6.00 Heads Up Racer from Thomaston, GA, has definitely stepped up in the big game of drag racing with this Promod Pontiac Firebird. | Read More




Tommy Mauney and the staff at TM Race Cars have definitely outdone themselves with the construction of this 1941 Willys.  The car, one of Mauney’s finest masterpieces, features all the latest and greatest tricks from the shop.  Check out this beautiful ride within this photo feature.| Read More




The threat of mother-nature did not stop racers from hitting the strip to kick off the new years. Nearly 200 cars invaded Montgomery Motorsports Park for the 8th Annual Hangover Nationals, January 1-4, 2009 | Read More




For this month’s DragCoverage.com “Featured Ride,” we decided to pay homage to one cool garage-built Cheverolet Silverado.  Ken Grant, Americus, GA, has definitely built one unique sleeper, weighing in at nearly 3,900 lbs.  Other than radial tires and a registered tag, this truck is fully equipped with all necessities for daily highway driving; original dash, power windows, working headlights and taillights, signals, and brake lights. This bad to the bone hot rod even has the factory steering.

Crossing the traps with a best elapsed time of, 7.18, 96 mph, this quick “grocery getter” stood out amongst nearly 200 cars that attended the 8th Annual Hangover Nationals, Montgomery Motorsports Park | Read More


 
 
 
Whitehead to debut SB2/LENCO 67 Camaro|Mar.10
More Technology Launches MoTecOnline.com|Mar.10
Beal Racing Engines team up with EOPM|Mar.10
A Pro Mod dream becomes a reality|Mar.10
NHRA LODRS Results from Atlanta|Mar.10
Pro Slammers, On Fire with $5000 Payout |Mar.10
NHRA Announces Pro Mod Tv Schedule|Mar.05
BRODIX Presents TIBR “Live” in 2010 |Mar.05
Solid Rock '71 Mustang on Display at Exp|Mar.05
Team Frantic Ford featured on cover of DRM|Mar.05
ADRL Bans Use of Titanium Studs|Mar.02
Have You Considered Race Car Insurance? |Mar.02
2010 Million Dollar Race at Indy|Feb.27
ADRL Offering Printable Tickets Online|Feb.27
Prostock Eliminations to run during Gatornats|Feb.22
NHRA Statement|Feb.21
 

 


 
 
 
  

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