Articles Of Interest

Aftermath of violent Talladega wreck ‘unsettling’ – Seattle Times – April 29, 2023

Letter To Drag Racers – Pacific Raceways – March 30, 2023

This is a poorly written press release regarding major entry fee increases in my opinion. It should have given the exact entry fees for all the various brackets and spectator fees, so I’ve included those from a screen capture for all to see below. It will be interesting to see how this major price increase will impact bracket racing at Pacific Raceways! – Roger Young

Track Insider – Pacific Raceways – October 3, 2022

Entering the Arena – Story & Photos by Yvonne Lucas, August 1, 2022

Sticking with it: National Dragster highlights the best stickshift class racers – NHRA – May 2022

TONY CHRISTIAN PASSES AWAY – CompetitionPlus – June 9, 2022

HONORING BIG MAC: LEGENDS: THE SERIES – THE LEGEND OF DAVE MCCLELLAND – CompetitionPlus – May 22, 2022

Remembering John Norcia – Ram Clutches – March 2022

Track Insider – Pacific Raceways – November 22, 2021

Pro Stock’s Dallas Glenn wins 2021 NHRA Rookie of the Year award – NHRA – November 14, 2021

2022 NHRA Schedule & Tickets – Posted September 21, 2021

As stick shifts fade into obscurity, collectors see opportunity – Seattle Times – June 27, 2021

Longtime KB Racing crewmember Dallas Glenn will get his shot at Pro Stock – NHRA – February 3, 2021

2020 NHRA Northwest Division 6 Champions – DragChamp.com – December 13, 2020

NHRA releases 22-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series 2021 schedule – NHRA – October 6, 2020

BREAKING NEWS: COKE DROPS NHRA SPONSORSHIP; SERIES FILES LAWSUIT – CompetitionPlus – Sept 21, 2020

2020 NHRA NW NATS UPDATE – Event Cancelled – June 25, 2020

A Closer Look at Melling’s New Shark Tooth Oil Pumps by Wayne Scraba – April 3, 2020

Ryan Newman’s fiery crash overshadows Denny Hamlin’s victory in Daytona 500 – Seattle Times – February 17, 2020

 

Highlights from the 2020 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals – NHRA – February 10, 2020

2020 PRO SPRING TESTING NOTEBOOK – LAS VEGAS – CompetitionPlus – February 2, 2020

COMMENTARY: TORRENCE-FERRE SKIRMISH IS WHAT IT IS by Bobby Bennett – November 19, 2019

Comment: If NHRA wants WWE nonsense on the top end, count me out!! This is NOT a good example for those youngsters in the Junior Dragster program coming up in our sport. – Roger Young, editor

NHRA Power Rankings: Champions top charts in Pomona – NHRA – November 18, 2019

In Tacoma, he keeps the California Dream alive one ‘woodie’ at a time – Seattle Times – September 18, 2019

Brittany Force makes the quickest Top Fuel pass in NHRA history – NHRA – September 2019

A heartfelt interview – The road to fame: John Force looks back on his career and the road to 150 victories – NHRA – August 27, 2019

John Force won his 150th Funny Car race – is his 17th championship next? – NHRA – August 5, 2019

Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Winners – NHRA – August 4, 2019

 

How to pick valve springs for your race car – NHRA – May 10, 2019

Pretty good article. It has been my personal experience that many of the valve springs that come in a cam kit are too light for high RPM engines with mechanical roller cams. We’re having good luck with the PacAloy springs in our engines – Roger Young

GITTINGS REFELCTS ON CHANGES IN NHRA OFFICIAL STARTER’S ROLE – CompetitionPlus – April 1, 2019

Long Style Clutch Building and Design by Cale Aronson – March 21, 2019

BREAKING NEWS – COURTNEY FORCE STEPPING AWAY FROM DRIVING DUTIES – CompetitionPlus – January 24, 2019

NHRA CONFIRMS SERIES HEADED IN NEW DIRECTION FOR OFFICIAL STARTER ROLE – CompetitionPlus – January 19, 2019

The NHRA Chief Starter has been an iconic symbol of NHRA, and he ruled the track and starting line. I remember Buster Couch and how he ruled the track and set an true example for those who followed in his footsteps, like Rick Stewart, Mark Lyle & Mike Gittings.

They have been the true face of NHRA and not having a nationwide Chief Starter, in my opinion, is a giant step backwards! And one would think the Pro teams would be upset with having a different starter at NHRA events? – Roger Young

A loss of a legend: Former NHRA world championship driver and crew chief LaHaie passes away – NHRA – December 5, 2018

GM to lay off up to 14K workers, close as many as 5 plants – Seattle Times – November 25, 2018

1970s Funny Cars! by Phil Burgess, NHRA – November 16, 2018

Whither NHRA Pro Stock? Many racers are moving on – Drag Racing Online – November 15, 2018

Comment: I hate to say it, but I believe Pro Stock is dead. This is a class that many of us have loved and followed since its inception but is going the way of Modified Eliminator and Pro Stock Truck. Sadly it is only a matter of time when Pro Stock will only be a distant memory… Roger Young

World champs Torrence, Todd, Gray, and Smith also claim wins at season finale – NHRA – November 11, 2018

Mopar introduces 1,000-horsepower 426 Crate Hemi engine at SEMA Show – NHRA – October 30, 2018

NHRA REVEALS INTENT FOR 16-RACE PRO STOCK SCHEDULE – CompetitionPlus – October 27, 2018

Burk’s Blast – DragRacingOnline – October 25, 2018

1974 CHEVROLET VEGA PRO-STOCK “GRUMPY” BILL JENKINS SELLS FOR $577,500.00 – Barrett-Jackson Auction – Posted October 18, 2018

Note twin Dominators on a 331 SBC!

 

NHRA CONFIRMS MOUNTAIN MOTORS NOW NOT AN OPTION FOR PRO STOCK – CompetitionPlus – October 16, 2018

Buckholz burns rubber, sets world record – Federal Way Mirror – October 15, 2018

Defections Will Hurt NHRA Pro Stock – CompetitionPlus – October 8,2018

Yakima Speedway: a throwback in danger of closing forever – Seattle Times – September 3, 2018

Brown breaks victory drought in Seattle; Capps, Gray add to season win totals – NHRA – August 5, 2018

It was a great week for Seafair here in the Northwest with the NHRA at Pacific Raceways, hydros & Blue Angels on Lake Washington. Plenty to see and do! – Roger

 

Legendary Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen passes away – NHRA – June 11, 2018

 

The Legend of Jungle Pam:

 

Jungle Jim perished on September 9, 1977

THE ACE BELIEVES LESS TRACTION IS A START TO FIXING NITRO – CompetitionPlus – May 3, 2018

PM RACER RICK HORD OPENS UP ABOUT NHRA RUN DQ – CompetitionPlus – April 30, 2018

LEGENDS: THE SERIES – THE LEGEND OF WARREN JOHNSON – CompetitionPlus – April 26, 2018

NHRA announces centerline/timing block violation policy for national events – NHRA – March 12, 2018

Don Garlits’ sidewinder Top Fueler by Phil Burgess – March 2, 2018

FUNNY CAR LEGEND JOHN FORCE DISCUSSES CRASH AND MORE – CompetitionPlus – February 28, 2018

Another tough day for John Force:

TIME CAPSULE–1970’S PRO STOCK DRAG RACING – Fuelcurve.com – February 20, 2018

A tough weekend for JFR at the Winternationals:

NHRA partners with Virginia Motorsports Park to host NHRA Virginia Nationals – NHRA – January 30, 2018 – [Englishtown replacement venue]

JIM OBERHOFER STEPS DOWN AS KALITTA GM; WILL REMAIN CREW CHIEF – CompetitionPlus – January 26, 2018

Bad News: Raceway Park Will Cease Drag Racing Operations – The End Of Englishtown Appears To Be Nigh – BangShift.com – January 16, 2018

TIME CAPSULE – NORTHWEST 1970’S TOP FUEL – REAR ENGINED REVS – FuelCurve – January 2, 2018

“If there was ever a golden age of Top Fuel in the Northwest it would be the 1970’s, in particular the mid to late years of the decade. At the time there were upwards of 30 licensed TF drivers in NHRA Division Six. The 1978 season saw three Division Six drivers finish in the NHRA National Top Ten with Rob Bruins third, Gary Beck fourth and current NHRA Senior VP of Racing Operations Graham Light ninth…”

Food for thought:

I don’t think I’ll be racing at 74!

Question, why does CompetitionPlus continue to delete/move historic articles, such as those they had posted on Lee Shepherd? Very frustrating! Therefore I will be deleting all their broken links in the coming months – Roger

Pacific Raceways, Building Project Filed with County – PR – December 22, 2017

2018 Project Development Details – Pacific Raceways – January 3, 2018

Hall of Fame NHRA Pro Stock driver Bob Glidden passes away – NHRA – December 17, 2017

Our prayers for the entire Glidden family. Bob was a good man, a legend of our Sport, and he and Etta raised a great family. – Roger Young

DI CLASSIC: The Bob Glidden Interview – Drag Illustrated – December 17, 2017

Remembering Bob Glidden by Edwards & Young – December 19, 2017

 

Another heart stopping moment in Pro Stock history:

NHRA to allow any accepted engine/body combination in Pro Stock in 2018 – NHRA – December 4, 2017

ALLEN JOHNSON UNDERSTOOD WALKING AWAY WAS BEST – CompetitionPlus – November 27, 2017

Neff Returns to DSR to Tune U.S. Army Top Fuel Dragster – Drag Illustrated – November 27, 2017

B. Force, Butner win in Pomona to go with titles; Johnson Jr. and Hines also earn wins – NHRA – November 12, 2017

Hight wins second NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car championship – NHRA – November 12, 2017

Martin, Patterson, Johnston, and Toth claim NHRA Summit Racing Series National titles – NHRA – November 12, 2017

Local racer, Dale Green was runner-up in Super Pro!

Tragic loss: Little drag car driver Anita Board, 8, loses fight for life in Princess Margaret Hospital – The West Australian – November 11, 2017

NHRA announces promotion of Glen Cromwell to President; Peter Clifford to Chief Executive Officer – NHRA – October 31, 2017

NHRA PRO STOCK FIELDS TO REMAIN AT 16 CARS FOR 24 RACES IN 2018 – CompetitionPlus – October 29, 2017

NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion Ends in Tragedy – Racingjunk.com – October 23, 2017

DEJORIA REFLECTS ON HER REASONS FOR STEPPING AWAY – CompetitionPlus – October 12, 2017

DeJoria to retire after conclusion of 2017 NHRA season – NHRA – October 9, 2017

Racer’s Scrapbook: Jerry Ruth by Phil Burgess – Posted October 2017

Pro Stock veteran Allen Johnson to retire at conclusion of 2017 season – NHRA – September 1, 2017

More Drivers Speak On What Should Happen With Pro Stock – CompetitionPlus – July 26, 2017

UP FRONT WITH JON ASHER: IT REALLY IS OVER FOR PRO STOCK by Jon Asher – July 4, 2017

Just my 2-cents, seems like everyone is out to kill Pro Stock, yet how many different winners have there been this season? [Currently 9 in 13 races thus far]. Pundits killed Modified Production, Pro Stock Truck and now Pro Stock is in their sights. I don’t like seeing just Camaros either, but the category performance wise, is still very competitive in my opinion and entertaining. Or could it just be that NHRA and the fans today don’t care for gear shifted cars? – Roger

An informative read, how current rev limits took out the Mopar’s:

2016 Pro Stock Problems, Solutions, and the Future by Thom Taylor – February 2017

TERRY CHANDLER PASSES FOLLOWING BRAVE FIGHT WITH CANCER – CompetitionPlus – July 4, 2017

JIMMY PROCK RETURNS TO JOHN FORCE RACING; WILL TUNE JOHN FORCE – CompetitionPlus – January 6, 2017

LACK OF FUNDING HAS PS DRIVER STRONG PARKED – CompetitionPlus – January 6, 2017

Dogay and Ferguson Team Up for 2017 Top Sportsman Championship Chase – Drag Illustrated – January 5, 2017

Dan Ferguson is Back on Top – PDRA – November 14, 2016

Strong can do no wrong in stunning Seattle upset – NHRA – September 3, 2016

FIORITO FINALLY STARTING TO SEE PACIFIC RACEWAYS VISION COME TRUE by Susan Wade – August 15, 2016

NHRA STARTER LYLE REMEMBERED AT PACIFIC RACEWAYS by Susan Wade – August 5, 2016

FERGUSON FACES THE PAIN OF RACING WITHOUT FRIEND RONNIE DAVIS – CompetitionPlus – May 24, 2016

 

Gittings named official NHRA Chief Starter – NHRA – May 5, 2016

Comment: Congratulations to Mike, but I find it interesting while Division 7 runs the show, they and NHRA rob Division 6 of our talented personnel. – Roger

Bob Vandergriff announces immediate retirement from drag racing – NHRA – April 11, 2016

PDRA RACER RONNIE DAVIS PASSES – PDRA – April 10, 2016

Top 20 Funny Cars – NHRA’s Phil Burgess – March 31, 2016 “Celebrating 50 Years of Funny Cars”

Tragic news: NHRA Chief Starter Mark Lyle passes – NHRA – March 28, 2016

 

Pro Stock testing breakdown; one expert’s opinion – NHRA – February 10, 2016

Pacific Raceways on track to build Pacific Innovation Center – Seattle Times – January 31, 2016

NHRA video – January 11, 2016:

 

NHRA announces changes to Pro Stock designed to address technology and stimulate fan interest – NHRA – July 25, 2016

NHRA TO DITCH ESPN FOR FS1, SPORTS BUSINESS DAILY REPORTS by Susan Wade, July 14, 2015

Gary Burgin, drag racing’s ‘Orange Baron’ by Phil Burgess – May 29, 2015

Fiorito family reaffirms commitment to Pacific Raceways – NHRA – May 29, 2015

Have we made bracket racing too difficult? by Jok Nicholson – May 11, 2015

One of the problems that Jok did not touch on is the fact teens today are not that interested in automobiles!  That is a dramatic change in culture we have no control of! – Roger

The Changing Story Of Teens And Cars – NPR – August 2013

 

 

Top Dragster, Top Sportsman to compete for NHRA national championships in 2015 – NHRA – January 9, 2015

QATAR RACING CLUB TERMINATES FUNDING FOR ALL AL-ANABI RACING NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS – DragStory.com – January 5, 2015

 

Just Wondering before the Christmas Egg Nog takes effect – Jeff Burk – December 9, 2014

Dale Armstrong Dead At 73 – Greatest Fuel Car Innovator Of Modern Times – BangShift.com – November 28, 2014

Enders-Stevens, Hagan crown championship years with Finals wins – NHRA – November 16, 2014

Former three-time NHRA Funny Car champ Beadle dies – NHRA – October 20, 2014

NHRA Pro Stock driver V Gaines wild crash in Charlotte – September 14, 2014

THE TORCH HAS PASSED FOR BOB AND ETTA – CompetitionPlus – September 3, 2014

Indy 1970 by Phil Burgess – July 18, 2014 

Funny Car Summer 

Spokane County Raceway to become newest IHRA member track in 2015 – IHRA – July 9, 2014

2015 Corvette Z06 Rated at 650 Horsepower – Chevrolet News – Posted June 17, 2014 

TED PETERS WINS 2014 NOSTALGIA PRO STOCK “BLACK ARROW CUP” AT Ramchargers by Phil Burgess – NHRA – June 6, 2014

NHRA Fines Vandergriff $20,000 for Atlanta Actions – DragIllustrated – May 22, 2014

Finish at All Costs?  by Jeff Burk – May 20, 2014

Lucas Oil extends multi-level partnership with NHRA – NHRA – April 28, 2014

Pacific Raceways Drags Offer Best Guaranteed Payout in Northwest – PR – Posted April 25, 2014

At 50, Ford Mustang still revs the hearts of owners – Seattle Times – April 17, 2014

Brown, Hight, Alund, Hines win NHRA Four-Wide Nationals – NHRA – April 13, 2014

PDRA at Rockingham, NC – DragRacingOnline – April 9, 2014 

On April 6th, the Summit Nationals at Las Vegas was bumped on ESPN2 by some cricket match in Bangladesh – are you friggin’ kidding me? Is this what our NHRA membership is paying for? I’ve sent an e-mail to the marketing department of NHRA voicing my displeasure. BTW, Sri Lanka won the cricket match! – Roger

Time for Change? Hope it’s not too late by Jok Nicholson – Posted March 27, 2014

Nerd’s Eye View – Inside 10,000 horsepower! – MotoIQ – Posted March 12, 2014

Part 2: Putting the power to the ground – MotoIQ – Posted March 12, 2014

REMEMBERING BILL NEW, 1934 – 2014 – Firebird Raceway – February 12, 2014

COMPETITIONPLUS.TV – LOOKING BACK AT MODIFIED ELIMINATOR – December 10, 2013

We have much more on Modified, see “Memories of Modified: The Rise and Fall of Modified Eliminator.” – Roger Young 

Remembering Gordie Bonin by NHRA’s Phil Burgess – December 2, 2013

240 GORDIE BONIN PASSES – CompetitionPlus – November 30, 2013

Anyone who raced back then in Division 6 knew Bonin and his crew chief, Jerry Verhuel running the Pacemaker, ground shaking Funny Car. This was when Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock competed at the Divisional races. At one of our Division 6 banquets Verhuel sat with all of us who competed in Modified Production while Bonin collected the awards that evening. R.I.P to both Bonin and Verhuel who was taken from us years back after a long battle with cancer. – Roger Young

LEE BEARD NAMED NHRA TOP FUEL AND FUNNY CAR CONSULTANT – CompetitionPlus – November 20, 2013

NHRA ESPN2 VIEWERSHIP DECLINES FOR THIRD STRAIGHT SEASON – CompetitionPlus – November 18, 2013

Is there any doubt why this is the case?  When you preempt the scheduled coverage and broadcast it in the wee hours of the morning what do you expect? – Roger Young, Edwards & Young Racing

THE JESEL BROTHERS TRULY HAUL WITH THEIR TRUCK – CompetitionPlus – November 15, 2013

2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series champions crowned at NHRA Awards Ceremony – NHRA – November 11, 2013

Langdon, Hagan, Jones, Krawiec collect season-ending wins – NHRA – November 10, 2013

More Wondering and clearing out  a cluttered notebook – Jeff Burk – October 29, 2013

Force, Smith earn race victories and world championship titles at NHRA Toyota Nationals – NHRA – October 27, 2013

Burke’s Blast – DragRacingOnline – October 9, 2013

“I’m getting more than a  little concerned that NHRA drag racing is becoming less and less a sport for the average drag racer and more an elitist hobby for the rich and retired. It  is painfully obvious that the days of anyone but millionaires being competitive in any professional class is almost impossible…”

NHRA relaunches NHRA.com – October 9, 2013

Langdon, Force, Coughlin, Smith take control of points chases with victories in Reading – NHRA – October 6, 2013

RICKIE SMITH BIDS AN EMOTIONAL FAREWELL TO DRIVING – CompetitionPlus – September 30, 2013

CPTV VIDEO: ADAM FLAMHOLC’S DEVASTATING CRASH – CompetitionPlus – September 28, 2013

Kalitta, Line take points leads with wins; Pedregon, Krawiec also score – NHRA – September 22, 2013

BATEMAN, GASPARRELLI WIN NHRA DIV. 6 WOODBURN REGIONAL – CompetitionPlus – September 18, 2013

Notes and observations from a four-week road trip by Jeff Burk – Posted September 18, 2013

MICHAEL KNIGHT: IMPROVING FAN EXPERIENCE MANDATORY FOR NHRA – CompetitionPlus – September 17, 2013

FORCE SPEEDS THROUGH HIS LATEST ‘CROSSROADS’ – CompetitionPlus – September 17, 2013

FORCE COMPLETES PURCHASE OF SNAKE RACING PROPERTY – CompetitionPlus – September 16, 2013

NHRA SUPER CLASS RACERS: IT’S TIME TO CHANGE THE INDEXES – CompetitionPlus – September 13, 2013

Comment: I have a real issue with this. NHRA should have put a cubic-inch or MPH restriction on these classes years ago to make it more affordable for racers across the country. Not doing so has made these categories much more expensive and more dangerous in the long haul. Changing the indexes as suggested will only enourage more cubic inches and dollars in my opinion. – Roger Young

Enders-Stevens will race for NHRA title with new sponsor Husky Liners – NHRA – September 6, 2013

The Big Picture: Peter Biondo on the Psychology of the Starting Line – Posted September 2, 2013

NHRA ERASES LINE IN THE SAND REGARDING SS/AH CARS – CompetitionPlus – August 30, 2013

ANDERSON SEES TURNAROUND IN WHAT HAS BEEN RED-LINE FRUSTRATING SEASON – CompetitionPlus – August 23, 2013

TASCA HAPPY WITH HOW NEW FC BODY RESPONDING – CompetitionPlus – August 22, 2013

NHRA CONTEMPLATING SCREW SUPERCHARGERS IN PRO MOD – CompetitionPlus – August 20, 2013

CASTROL CHANGES MARKETING STRATEGY TO HONOR FORCE THROUGH END OF CONTRACT – CompetitionPlus – August 20, 2013

It has been a tough few weeks for JFR. First Ford now Castrol slated to step aside. Certainly NOT good news for our sport as major sponsors are falling by the wayside in these tough economic times. – Roger Young

Video now available: PROJECT WHITE WAGON – CPTV’S VIDEO SERIES, PT. 1 – CompetitionPlus – Posted August 19, 2013

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: RON CAPPS GRENADES HIS FUNNY CAR BODY – CompetitionPlus – August 17, 2013

UP FRONT:  RACING IS KILLING DRAG RACING – Jon Asher – August 15, 2013

A SPECIAL BAZEMORE FILES: REMEMBERING MR. PAUL, THE GENTLEMAN by Whit Bazemore – August 12, 2013

NORTHWEST DRAG-RACING KING STILL CAN HOLD COURT – Susan Wade – August 8, 2013 

THE RECLINER REPORT: O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NORTHWEST NATIONALS – CompetitionPlus – August 8, 2013

Northwest Nationals Complete Coverage – Edwards & Young Racing

NHRA MAKES FC TETHERING SYSTEM OPTIONAL – CompetitionPlus – August 3, 2013

FORD RACING’S JAMIE ALLISON DISCUSSES FORD’S EXIT FOR NHRA MELLO YELLO SERIES – CompetitionPlus – August 3, 2013

Notice they mention television ratings which have been sinking like a rock! – Roger

PAUL CANDIES 1940 – 2013 – CompetitionPlus – August 1, 2013

MICHAEL KNIGHT: WHAT FORD’S DEPARTURE FROM NHRA PRO RACING REALLY MEANS – CompetitionPlus – July 30, 2013

JOHNNY GRAY: I’M NOT INTEREST IN BEING A 60-YEAR OLD GUINEA PIG – CompetitionPlus – July 29, 2013

COMMENTARY: FORD, PLEASE GIVE THIS A SECOND THOUGHT – CompetitionPlus – July 29, 2013

VIDEO FLASHBACK – ’77 NHRA SPRINGNATS SPORTSMAN – CompetitionPlus – July 25, 2013

Tanks A Lot! – A fuel system to cure vapor lock by Jeff Burke – Posted July 25, 2013

Bernie Fedderly: A champion’s crew chief – NHRA – Posted July 25, 2013

MICHAEL KNIGHT: HOW ESPN LOSING NASCAR COULD AFFECT NHRA – CompetitionPlus – July 25, 2013

Ford Motor Co. Could be Done with Professional Drag Racing – Jeff Burk – July 23, 1013

Anxiety in Detroit Over a Prized Car Trove – The New York Tmes – June 20, 2013

MIKE EDWARDS: A MAN ON A MISSION – CompetitionPlus – June 12, 2013

THE EDWARDS EXPRESS ROLLS THROUGH E-TOWN – CompetitionPlus – June 3, 2013

SPORTSMAN RACERS TO NHRA: THERE’S DEFINITELY A DISCONNECT – CompetitionPlus – May 9, 2013

An AN adaptor fitting to stop those leaks – DragRacingOnline – Posted April 6, 2013

COUGHLIN HAS HIS FASTEST MOPAR EVER AT THE PERFECT TIME – CompetitionPlus – April 5, 2013

CPTV – VIDEO FOOTAGE OF DIXON’S CRASH – CompetitionPlus – March 29, 2013

Who says NHRA is profitable!? …and one more NHRA TV rant by Jeff Burk – March 20, 2013

GREG ANDERSON UNVEILS NEW LOOK FOR CAMARO AT ROCKINGHAM TEST SESSION – CompetitionPlus – March 8, 2013

Automated shifters allowed in Pro Bracket in Div. 6 – Edwards & Young – March 3, 2013

CPTV VIDEO – ANTRON TALKS ABOUT POMONA CRASH – CompetitionPlus – February 18, 2013

NHRA Video:

ENDERS PLANS 2013 ATTACK WITH NEW CAMARO AND POSSIBLE NEW SPONSOR – CompetitionPlus – January 30, 2013

BEARD LOOKING FORWARD TO LATEST CHALLENGE – CompetitionPlus – January 22, 2013

JFR expands effort with Castrol Edge Top Fuel dragster – NHRA – January 10, 2013

NHRA CONTENDS WITH CONFLICTING SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT – CompetitionPlus – January 8, 2013

VIDEO FLASHBACK: 1980 NHRA CAJUN NATIONALS  – CompetitionPlus – January 6, 2013

Medford motorsports owner will run dragstrip – Mail Tribune – January 4, 2013

SUSAN WADE’S 2012 NAUGHTY AND NICE LIST – CompetitionPlus – December 21, 2012

A new bracket racing magazine is in our future – DragRacingOnline – December 12, 2012

SCHUMACHER REMEMBERS: THE UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED WONDER WAGONS – CompetitionPlus – December 12, 2012

VIDEO – 1983 NHRA SUPER GAS RACING BEFORE ELECTRONICS – CompetitionPlus – December 2, 2012

Western senators ask Justice Department to probe soaring gas prices this year – FoxNews – 27 Nov 12

MAJOR KALITTA RESTRUCTURE: AREND OUT, WORSHAM IN, DELAGO AND HUSZAR TUNING ALEXIS – CompetitionPlus – November 27, 2012

PEDREGON RELEASES BEARD IN CHANGE OF DIRECTION MOVE – CompetitionPlus – November 27, 2012

BOB FREY’S PARTING LINE: IT’S GOOD TO BE ME – CompetitionPlus – November 21, 2012

THE BAZEMORE FILES: NOVEMBER ADDITIONS – CompetitionPlus – November 21, 2012 [Great old photos by Whit]

UPDATES TO NHRA PRO STOCK BIKE ENGINE SPECS REVEALED – CompetitionPlus – November 15, 2012

2012 champions honored at NHRA Full Throttle Awards Ceremony in Hollywood – NHRA – November 12, 2012

Bernstein, Pedregon, Johnson, Hines win drama-filled Finals – NHRA – November 11, 2012

ECKMAN AND TEAM SERVE UP FITTING VETERANS TRIBUTE – CompetitionPlus – November 10, 2012

Project White Wagon – BUILDING THE PERFECT BEAST: TALES OF THE FRONT END – CompetitionPlus – October 17, 2012

NHRA Pro Mods: still an Exhibition class after all these years – Jeff Burk – October 10, 2012

Notes scribbled in my coaster from The Cooler “dive bar”  in O’Fallon, MO by Jeff Burk – October 2, 2012

Famed broadcaster, racing journalist Economaki dies – NHRA – September 28, 2012

COMPTON: NHRA MUCH BETTER OFF THAN MANY RECOGNIZE – CompetitionPlus – September 28, 2012

Comment: I question his demographics that states the sport is getting younger!  When I started in this sport the vast majority were high school seniors or in their 20’s. Look around the pits today and decide for yourself. – Roger Young

TO 2013 RULE CHANGES – CompetitionPlus – September 21, 2012

INCREDIBLE PHOTOS: GRAY’S WILD RIDE IN CHARLOTTE – CompetitionPlus – September 17, 2012

Woodburn Lucas Oil winners crowned – NHRA Division 6 – September 9, 2012

A DAY WITH THE GEAR-JAMMERS – CompetitionPlus – August 28, 2012

A look back: INDY MEMORIES – UNDERSTANDING INDY IS THE REAL NATIONALS – CompetitionPlus – August 25, 2012

DRO Photo Extra from 41st Pepsi Nightfire Nationals (Boise, Idaho) – DragRacingOnline – Posted August 20, 2012

SCHUMACHER FIRES BACK AT CRITICS WITH NO. 1 AND STERN WORDS – CompetitionPlus – August 19, 2012

DSR CANOPY: NOT EVERYBODY FEELING THE LOVE – CompetitionPlus – August 18, 2012

IN HIS OWN WORDS: JERRY ECKMAN TALKS ABOUT THE LAST 15 YEARS – CompetitionPlus – August 17, 2012

 

 

SOURCE: PAUL PAGE OUT OF NHRA BOOTH FOR 2013 – CompetitionPlus – August 15, 2012

Line shatters Bonneville record, enters 200-mph Club – NHRA – August 14, 2012

NHRA GIVES FINAL CANOPY APPROVAL; USE NOT MANDATORY FOR REST OF CLASS – CompetitionPlus – August 14, 2012

PLOURD’S DOUBLE HEADLINES NHRA NORTHWEST NATS SPORTSMAN WINNERS – CompetitionPlus – August 7, 2012

ANDERSON APOLOGIZES TO ENDERS – CompetitionPlus – August 6, 2012

NHRA INCREASES INVOLVEMENT WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON – CompetitionPlus – August 6, 2012

Courtney Force scores first Pro win; Enders, Torrence also shine in Seattle – NHRA – August 5, 2012

More thrills from Indy ’77 by NHRA’s Phil Burgess – August 3, 2012

BOBBY BENNETT: NHRA’S DECISION HAS PSM IN A NO-WIN SITUATION – CompetitionPlus – July 31, 2012

Getting Nostalgic: Trying to stay positive and passionate by Brian Losness – July 2012

KJ FOULS BUT REALLY DOESN’T – CompetitionPlus – July 30, 2012

ANDERSON CALLS OUT ENDERS ON SPORTSMANSHIP ISSUE – CompetitionPlus – July 30, 2012

Brown, A..J. score again to keep Swing sweep hopes alive – NHRA – July 29, 2012

The Neutering of Nitro Drivers by Jeff Burk – Posted July 23, 2012

Is it just me or do we need to make some changes? by Jok Nicolson – Posted July 23, 2012

INCREDIBLE PHOTOS: PAUL PITTMAN’S DENVER CRASH – CompetitionPlus – July 22, 2012

COMPULINK TESTING NEW NHRA TIMING SYSTEM THIS WEEKEND – CompetitionPlus – July 20, 2012

House kills measure to end sports sponsorships – ArmyTimes – July 19, 2012

LAWRENCE, PAYNE HEADLINE WOODBURN NHRA REGIONAL WINNERS – CompetitionPlus – July 17, 2012

JOPLIN VICTIM’S DRAG RACE STORY TRANSCENDS WINNING – CompetitionPlus – July 12, 2012

Notes and quotes from a sweat-soaked reporter’s notebook by Jeff Burk – July 10, 2012

UPDATED: ARMY DROPS NASCAR PROGRAM BUT HINTS POSITIVELY ABOUT DSR – CompetitionPlus – July 10, 2012

Army terminating its NASCAR sponsorship – ArmyTimes – July 10, 2012

Edwards & Young comment: With the Defense Dept. facing large budget cuts, I expect the same cuts to impact DSR in the future!  With enlistments and retention numbers high and the Army looking to cut the size of their forces, there is little need for advertising in this tough economy. – Roger

Nobile sweeps event; Massey, Neff, Hines also win in Norwalk – NHRA – July 8, 2012

Enders makes history with Pro Stock win in Chicago – NHRA – July 1, 2012

PROJECT WHITE WAGON: GRINDING, CLEANING, LIGHTENING AND ASSEMBLING – CompetitionPlus – June 24, 2012

Oldies But Goodies Drags at Boise – DragRacingOnline – June 12, 2012

Fighting fires by Phil Burgess – NHRA – June 12, 2012

Force’s fire-fighting flopper by Phil Burgess – NHRA – June 6, 2012

JERRY ECKMAN: EVERY DAY SHOULD BE MEMORIAL DAY – CompetitionPlus – May 28, 2012

PHOTOS: GREG ANDERSON’S NEW SUMMIT CAMARO – CompetitionPlus – May 24, 2012

New attempt made to quash [military] NASCAR sponsorships – ArmyTimes – May 17, 2012

ENCORE: GLIDDEN’S FAIRMONT – NOTHING LIKE UNDEFEATED – CompetitionPlus – May 12, 2012

Carroll Shelby, Automotive Legend, Dead At 89 – May 11, 2012

Nelson named NHRA Northwest Division Director – Division 6 – May 1, 2012

Harry Schmidt, original owner of Blue Max, dies – NHRA – April 30, 2012

Wondering a little bit more by Jeff Burk – April 26, 2012

“With all the problems the sport and business of drag racing face in these tough economic times how can the picayune issue of what kind of parking surface professional racers park on be a major issue and warrant rants from the racing press?…”

COMMENTARY: INEXCUSABLE AND WE’RE NOT EVEN SURPRISED – CompetitionPlus – April 26, 2012

Beating my head against a dead horse by Jeff Burk – April 16, 2012

“…Currently, the solution that the major sanctioning bodies have come up with to make up the shortfall in revenues is to keep increasing the financial burden on their ever-dwindling manufacturer, racer, and fan base by raising or adding fees…”

BROGDON HONORS VETERANS IN CHARLOTTE – CompetitionPlus – April 13, 2012

S#!+ SCELZI SAYS – APRIL EDITION – CompetitionPlus – April 12, 2012

CAPPS: I WAS SHOCKED TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED – CompetitionPlus – April 5, 2012

SCHUMACHER: RICHARDS REFUSAL TO TEST LED TO RESIGNATION – CompetitionPlus – April 4, 2012

What do race fans want? by Jeff Burk – April 4, 2012

Clearing out a cluttered Reporter’s Notebook by Jeff Burk – March 29, 2012

Pro Stock legend Bill ‘Grumpy’ Jenkins dies – March 29th 2012

SoCal Drag Strips — who needs ‘em? by Darr Hawthorne – March 27, 2012

“…What is really surprising to me is that there has not been one word, not a whimper of protest or support, from the National Hot Rod Association. Actually there has been very little or no support for any local SoCal dragstrip in recent years. After all, the Big Show has basically stolen Pomona Raceway from anything but the Big Show; there is no weekly racing…”

‘WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM?’ DSR DEVICE DESIGNER ASKS – CompetitionPlus – March 27, 2012

PSM – GRAY: ADDING WEIGHT WAS THE RIGHT STEP TO TAKE – CompetitionPlus – March 22, 2012

DSR CANOPY STILL UNDER REVIEW – CompetitionPlus – March 21, 2012

HORTON RECREATES MAGIC WITH KARAMESINES DUAL ENGINE DRAGSTER – CompetitionPlus – March 15, 2012

The passing drag racing scene by Jeff Burk – March 14, 2012

“…I know I’ve ranted about this before and maybe this is premature but I think it still needs talking about. As of close of business here at DRO on Wednesday, March 14th, we have yet to receive a single piece of PR from NHRA regarding the JEGS-backed Cajun SPORTSnationals being held this weekend at No Problem Dragway. (We did get PR from JEGS, but nothing from NHRA.)

“Just what do the Lucas and Coughlin families have to do for the NHRA sportsman classes to get the giant NHRA PR machine to do some promotion for this race?

“In my opinion there is simply no excuse for their absolutely ignoring one of the three SPORTSnationals. There is no NHRA national event this weekend the NHRA’s PR staff needs to promote. The SPORTSnationals offers plenty of story angles for the mainstream press including the fact that three generations of the Coughlin family will be racing at this event. I tell you I think the NHRA’s lack of attention to this ‘national event’ and its primary sponsors is simply inexcusable!”

Remembering Buddy Ingersoll… March 11, 2012

PHOTOS FROM BAKERSFIELD MARCH MEET – CompetitionPlus – March 3, 2012

KNIGHT: NHRA LARGELY TO BLAME FOR AZ NATS SHORTCOMINGS – CompetitionPlus – February 27, 2012

NHRA isn’t the only game in town anymore by Jeff Burk – February 23, 2012

DRAG RACING ICON GARLITS SUFFERS MILD STROKE – CompetitionPlus – February 23, 2012

McMillen Team Rolls Up Sleeves, Looks For Veterans To Help – CompetitionPlus– February 21, 2012

Related article: Power Of Caring: McMillen’s 2nd Dragster To Help Veterans – CompetitionPlus – February 21, 2012

NHRA TECH MAN GRAY DISCUSSES THE CANOPY APPROVAL PROCESS – CompetitionPlus – February 15, 2012

S#!+SCELZI SAYS – THE NHRA GRIPES, PT. 2 – CompetitionPlus – February 14, 2012

The Winternationals was a ‘good ol’ drag race’ by Jeff Burk – February 13, 2012

Video: 2012 NHRA Winternationals Mike Austin Crash – Posted February 12, 2012

InnerView with Austin Coil – DragRacingOnline – Posted February 10, 2012

A Conversation With Larry Dixon – CompetitionPlus – February 10, 2012

BACK PAIN NEARLY FORCED PRO STOCK’S EDWARDS FROM DRIVING – CompetitionPlus – February 9, 2012

COUGHLIN PRIMED AND READY FOR PRO STOCK RETURN – CompetitionPlus – February 9, 2012

HADMAN, LESSER FUNDED TEAMS TALK CANOPY – CompetitionPlus – February 6, 2012

“…Brad Hadman, a renowned chassis and car builder, believes NHRA would be making the Top Fuel dragster more dangerous for drivers because the fully-enclosed canopy adds about 25 pounds to a dragster’s weight…”

NO ENCLOSED COCKPIT FOR DSR IN POMONA – CompetitionPlus – February 3, 2012

“Don Schumacher Racing will not be able to start the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season with its innovative fully enclosed canopy on Tony Schumacher’s U.S. Army Top Fuel Dragster until NHRA completes further inspection of the revolutionary component…”

Mark Lyle named official NHRA chief starter – NHRA – February 1, 2012

JFR BACK IN ITS PROPER ORBIT WITH RETURN OF JOHN MEDLEN – CompetitionPlus – February 1, 2012

VIDEO FLASHBACK: 1981 NHRA WORLD FINALS – CompetitionPlus – January 22, 2012

Tidbits from the Burkster’s slightly cluttered notebook! – Jeff Burk – January 20, 2012

“It’s so quiet out there you can hear the paint drying! The National Hot Rod Association (of which I’m a dues paying member)  spends a lot of their (not our) money employing full-time and high-priced marketing talent and public relations types whose job it is to sell NHRA drag racing to the public, news media and Corporate America. So my question is, where the hell has all that expensive help been the last couple of months?…”

CLASSIC VIDEO: 1980 NHRA FALLNATIONALS – CompetitionPlus – January 14, 2012

ADRL BRINGS OUT A TRUE PRO STOCK CLASS – CompetitionPlus – January 13, 2012

Finally some good news! by Jeff Burk – January 11, 2012

Looking at NHRA’s 2010  Tax Return by Jeff Burk – January 11, 2012

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM COURTNEY FORCE PRESS CONFERENCE – CompetitionPlus – January 11, 2012

Fresh Off Vegas Crash, Petersen Returns With ’52 Chevy Pro Mod – DragZine.com– January 11, 2012

PROGRESS AND PREPARATION DOMINATE LINE/ANDERSON OFFSEASON – CompetitionPlus– January 9, 2012

ENCORE: THE RIVALRY TO END ALL RIVALRIES – BIG AND SHIRLEY – CompetitionPlus– January 8, 2012

Bernstein signed to drive MavTV/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster – NHRA– January 4, 2012

Stocking Stuffers for the Drag Racing World by Jeff Burk – Posted January 4, 2012

“For NHRA Pres Tom Compton: The realization that a majority of the members of the National Hot Rod Association still think of it as their car club. That for a majority of NHRA racers and members it is a hobby, not a business. The understanding that a huge majority of NHRA’s members absolutely don’t understand why the NHRA needs to make enough profit to pay executives that work for the organization over $2,000,000 yearly…”

UP FRONT: FACING UP TO A VERY TOUGH FUTURE – CompetitionPlus– December 30, 2011

TEAMS, DRIVERS REACT TO NEW DRUG TESTING POLICY – CompetitionPlus– December 26, 2011

Closing the books on 2011 by Jeff Burk – Posted December 22, 2011

“…Now I have no issue with NHRA punishing anyone who knowingly violates their rules with fines or what have you, but I do think they had better damn well be sure that what they are doing is justified. Being branded as a cheater in any sport is extremely serious business and is not to be taken lightly…”

‘WE CAUSED IT OURSELVES,’ HIGHT SAYS OF TIRE INCIDENT – CompetitionPlus.com– November 28, 2011

Kenny Bernstein retires from NHRA Drag Racing – NHRA– November 15, 2011

Force’s improbable 15th Funny Car title is fans’ choice for NHRA’s greatest moment – NHRA– November 13, 2011

Stewart era as official NHRA starter comes to a close – NHRA– November 9, 2011

LINE STARTING TO EMERGE FROM ANDERSON’S SHADOW – CompetitionPlus– November 8, 2011

Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champ Coughlin to return with new Mopar – NHRA– November 1, 2011

A Kid & His Hero: Remembering Don Carlton – CompetitionPlus.com– Posted October 19, 2011

LINDER MAKES MEMORIES WITH HIS S/ST ‘57 CHEVY – CompetitionPlus.com– September 30, 2011

Audio feature: Talking with David Reher – CompetitionPlus.com– June 24, 2011

2010 Edwards & Young Highlight Video– Posted May 4, 2011

NHRA Sportsman Car Count Woes Continue To Spiral – Dragzine.com– April 21, 2011

WANTED: WAYNE COUNTY OPEL – CompetitionPlus.com– April 8, 2011

GARLITS RECALLS THE FUTURE HE SAW IN GWYNN – CompetitionPlus.com– March 11, 2011

Has Chevy’s management abandoned NHRA’s Chevy faithful? by Jeff Burk – Posted February 2, 2011

NHRA UNVEILS PORTION OF 60TH ANNIVERSARY PLANS – CompetitionPlus.com– January 27, 2011

NHRA’s Non-profit Status Challenged– January 22, 2011 [Updating as events unfold]

What’s Happening at Pacific Raceways?– January 18, 2011

Memories of Modified: The Rise and Fall of Modified Eliminator– Updated 5 Feb 2011

Are Burnouts Abusing Your Engine? by David Reher– Posted December 17, 2010

Bruce Allen: Life After Drag Racing – Competition Plus.com– May 7, 2010

Comp: Still Racing All Out – Competition Plus.com– March 11, 2010

 

The Tijjuana Taxi: Under Construction – Competition Plus.com– February 8, 2010

“…Before Roush became one of the most successful team owners in NASCAR, he worked as an engineer with partner Wayne Gapp in the early 1970s in the NHRA, IHRA and AHRA. The duo competed under the name Gapp and Roush and one of their cars that Gapp drove was ‘The Tijuana Taxi’…”

The Rear Engine Car Had Its Critics; But More Importantly It Had Garlits – Competition Plus.com– February 3, 2010

Don Garlits Top Fuel Dragster – Where It All Began – Hot Rod – Feb 2009

Once Upon A Time, So-Cal Was The Promised Land Of Drag Racing – Competition Plus.com– January 14, 2010

Liberty Stands Tall In The Face Of Increased Competition – Competition Plus.com– December 31, 2009

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“TV Tommy” Ivo – “Barnstormer” – AA/FD – Cacklefest.com– Posted 15 Dec 09

“240 Gordie” Reflects On His Drag Racing Career – Competition Plus.com– December 7, 2009

Mike Edwards: Before Pro Stock There Was Modified – Competition Plus.com– November 21, 2009

Mike Edwards – His Place In History – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com – August 26, 2008

TECH – Is Pro System’s SV1 The Last Great Innovative Carburetor Design? – Competition Plus.com– October 26, 2009

Remembering Indy’s 32-Car TF Fields – Competition Plus.com– September 2, 2009

A Carolina Legend Lives – Competition Plus.com– August 30, 2009

Classic Video – Judy Lilly – Competition Plus.com– August 12, 2009

Former Modified Racer Works The Gearbox Again – Competition Plus.com– June 25, 2009

From The Grandstands: Give Me The Old School – Competition Plus.com– May 20, 2009

Class Racing Dead? Not Hardly Says Super Stock Racer – Competition Plus.com– March 6, 2009

Iaconio No Longer Wondering “What If” – Competition Plus.com– February 15, 2009

F.J. Smith Honored – Competition Plus.com– January 15, 2009

Glidden’s Fairmont – Nothing Like Undefeated – Competition Plus.com– December 29, 2008

WJ’s White Knuckle Rider – Competition Plus.com– December 4, 2008

The Early Days of 500-inch Pro Stock – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com– November 10, 2008

“…Bob Glidden said that he and his Pro Stock constituents had no idea the change was coming…”

Mike Edwards – His Place In History – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com– August 26, 2008

Mike Edwards remembers his Modified world championship and the end of the class …

Related: The Day the Sportsmen Fought Back – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com – Jan 2007

Buddy Ingersoll – The Day Modern Technology Scared Pro Stock – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com– August 22, 2008

An American Longshot – The AMC Factory Pro Stock Effort – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com– Nov 30, 2007

How Booth and Maskin built a Pro Stock operation from scratch

The Wayne County Opel – This Opel was Really a Diamond – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com– Nov 6, 2007

Faith Moved Mountains – Mountain Motor Pro Stock Racing’s Early Years – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com– Aug 2007

Pounds Per Cubic Headache – The Days Before 500-inch Pro Stocks – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com– Jan 2007

Looking back to the days when the NHRA formulated the factory hot rods

The Day the Sportsmen Fought Back – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com– Jan 2007

“…These racers, many of whom had raced in one particular category for more than a decade, had no say-so as their beloved class was sentenced to the proverbial chopping block. The remnants of their high-energy eliminator known simply as Modified were to be spread out among the classes that ranked above and below it in the eliminator pecking order. To diehard gearheads, the move made no sense. Those on the outside could see the direction of sportsman drag racing changing before their eyes…”

E&Y comment: In a similar move in July 2001, NHRA announced that the Pro Stock Truck category would be moved also to Comp Eliminator for 2002, thus in effect, ending the days of the small-block trucks with apparently little or no prior discussion with the teams involved.

This caused much debate and angst across the racing community and negated the millions of dollars that had been invested in developing new small-blocks for the high-winding, wheel-standing Pro Stock Truck category.

NHRA could have – and should have – handled this transition with far more sensitivity in my opinion. A minimum one-year advance warning could have saved the teams a lot of cash and grief. – Roger Young