Racing returns to SGMP – South Georgia Motorsports Park, Valdosta

It’s that time of year again, race fans. The Eastern Spring Test Nationals has returned to South Georgia Motorsports Park. This weekend, about 130 of the world’s best drivers will be putting their rides to the test on one of the south’s top tracks. Read the full story in The Valdosta Daily Times

Drag Review Magazine Joins IHRA Family of Websites

After months of preparation and work, Live Nation/IHRA entities Knoll-Gas Motorsports, O’Reilly Auto Parts Thunder Jam, Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour, Summit SuperSeries, and Street Warrioz now all have individual websites exclusively tailored to the unique requirements of racers and fans. IHRA is pleased to announce that DRM has become an integral part of this … Read more

Hernandez, Patrick, Gahm, Gilbertson Confirmed For Fourth Nitrojam.com Spring Blast at The Rock

Reigning IHRA Pro Stock World Champion Robert Patrick of Fredericksburg, Va., and reigning NHRA Pro Modified Champion Josh Hernandez of Conroe, Texas, are among more than 40 drivers committed to… (snip) One of the major pre-season tests for pros from both the NHRA and IHRA, the NitroJam.com Spring Blast also will feature the national record-holding … Read more

Black History Month Spotlight: Sonny Shipmon

Herb McCandless and Sonny Shipmon reached speeds and heights so rarified in drag racing that their distinguished accomplishments are set to become stamped into immortalization today. The Burlington legends are among the five members who comprise the second class of inductees for the North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame. “For people to recognize the … Read more

PRN Now the Official Program Producer for IHRA National Events

TORONTO, ON – Performance Racing News is pleased to announce the development and expansion of its relationship with the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) for the 2008 season. PRN’s commitment to drag racing has been greatly enhanced through this new deal through both coverage in the magazine and a wider… Read full story

Clevite and Perfect Circle Provide Bearings and Piston Rings for McMillen Top Fuel Entry

Hoosier Thunder Motorsports announced today that the Amalie Oil / Torco Nitro Top Fuel dragster, driven by team owner Terry McMillen, will be outfitted with Mahle Clevite bearings and Perfect Circle piston rings for the 2008 racing season. Clevite and Perfect Circle will be major associate product sponsors…. Read the full story at IHRA