Author Archive: Darr Hawthorne
NHRA Nitro Spring Training Returns to Phoenix In 2016!
The 2016 preseason of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will be bigger than ever with the addition of NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, Feb. 3-6. The event will...
NHRA Summit Racing Series Division 7 Final Results From Auto Club Dragway
Words by Eric Lotz – NHRA Photos by Bob Johnson – NHRA Pacific Division In the final results from the NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Finals held at Auto Club Dragway in...
Paul Lee To Pilot U.S. Male Charger Funny Car Tribute
The recent loss of “Nitro Nick” Bonifante hit the drag racing community right where they live and many are still smarting after his passing. In the truly cool fashion that drag racing...
John Smith Grabs First IHRA Ironman In “Jungle Jim” Funny Car!
Words by Shayna Keller/IHRA and Darr Hawthorne Photos by Big Bob Snyder for BangShift.com The San Antonio Nationals Fueled by Sunoco did not disappoint as fans witnessed a points lead change...
Lee, Dunlap And Generalao Win Good Vibrations Saturday Night Nitro!
Words by Darr Hawthorne Photos by Mike & Jeff Burghardt and Rob Gibson The final of two Good Vibrations Saturday Night Nitro events finished over the weekend at Auto Club Famoso Raceway...
Top Fuel Tuner Alan Johnson Moves To Steve Torrence Racing!
Top Fuel team owner Alan Johnson will work with Steve Torrence Racing as a consultant for the remaining five races of the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Alan Johnson Racing...
Rowe Earns Charlotte NHRA Pro Mod Victory!
Words by NHRA Communications Photos by Richard Shute/Auto Imagery Danny Rowe raced to his first victory of the 2015 season in the J&A Service Pro Mod portion of the NHRA Carolina Nationals...
John Force Says Thank You To NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon At Charlotte Race
Words and photos by John Force Racing John Force’s memories of Jeff Gordon go back to the early 90’s when the two drivers were just getting started on their impressive championship...
Jack Beckman, Morgan Lucas, Erica Enders & Jerry Savoie Victorious At Indy’s Big Go!
Words by NHRA Communications Photos by Mike Burghardt “Fast” Jack Beckman completed a sweep of the weekend in Funny Car with his victory on Labor Day Monday at the Chevrolet Performance...
Rick Snavely’s ’69 Camaro Takes First Career NHRA Pro Mod Win!
Words by NHRA Communications Photos by Mike Burghardt Rick Snavely raced to his first career win Monday during the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet...
The 2016 Good Vibrations March Meet Date Is Set!
With all motorsports series nearing the end of their 2015 season, some events are releasing partial schedules for the quickly approaching 2016 racing season. Mark your 2016 calendars, now!...
2015 U.S. Nationals Extra: Wofford Captures Awesome Mopar HEMI® Challenge Victory!
Words by MOPAR Motorsports Photos by Mike & Jeff Burghardt The 15th anniversary edition of the Mopar HEMI® Challenge at the 61st annual National Hot Rod Association U.S. Nationals saw a...
2015 U.S. Nationals Extra: Beckman Wins Traxxas Nitro Funny Car Shootout – DSR Runs The Table!
Words by NHRA Communications Photos by Mike & Jeff Burghardt and Ron Lewis courtesy of John Force Racing Jack Beckman earned a $100,000 payday with his victory in the Traxxas Nitro...
