Highlights From European Drag Racing Event in Sweden

TIERP, Sweden — The Summit Racing Equipment Internationals took place this past weekend at Sweden’s Tierp Arena, where some of Europe’s fastest drivers will be racing for trophies in everything from Jr. dragsters to Top Fuel. On the first day of the event, drivers competing for FIA championships set up camp for the weekend, while

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Photo Gallery: Summit Racing Super Series Track Champions Award Luncheon

TIERP, Sweden — During the Summit Racing Equipment Internationals at Tierp Arena, Sweden, the Summit Racing Pro ET/Super Pro ET Super Series track champions were honored for season-long achievements with a luncheon and individual recognition. Qualifying events were hosted May through August at various drag strips in four countries. Overall championships will be awarded following

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Sportsman Racing Recap: NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Charlotte

The sixth race of 24 in NHRA’s 2018 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series took place at zMAX Dragway near the motorsports hotbed of Charlotte, NC. Smack-dab in the middle of three in a row, the action was hot. Catch up on the results in the professional classes here. The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman

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Sportsman Racing Recap: NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Las Vegas

The NHRA roared through Las Vegas, NV earlier this month, bringing the allure of four-wide racing (a first for The Strip at The Las Vegas Motor Speedway) with it. Want to see how the top classes shook out? Read this. The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season continues at Royal Purple Raceway in

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Sportsman Racing Recap: NHRA Gatornationals

Last month, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series stopped in Gainesville, Florida for the NHRA Gatornationals. You can see the the Pro Stock, Funny Car, Top Fuel, and Pro Stock Motorcycle recap and current points standings here. Here’s a rundown of the Sportsman class winners from Gainesville. Sportsman Racing Recap: NHRA Gatornationals Frank Aragona

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Sportsman Racing Recap: NHRA Arizona Nationals

The NHRA continued its early-season excitement with the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix last week. If you want to read about the Pro Stock, Top Fuel, and Funny Car finishes, check out this story, but here’s a look at the Sportsman class winners. (All images/Auto Imagery) Justin Lamb – Super Stock The defending world champion

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Sportsman Racing Recap: Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

The NHRA kicked off its 2018 season with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals two weeks ago. We gave you a recap of the top NHRA class winners here, but here’s a rundown of the Sportsman class winners. (All images/Auto Imagery) Super Gas – Kevin McClelland  As the son of legendary NHRA announcer Dave McClelland, Kevin

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Operation Appreciation (Day 6): Eddie Krawiec Reflects on Assault Ship Tour, Meeting U.S. Troops in Japan for the Holidays

U.S. FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan — The final day of the 2017 Operation Appreciation tour concluded with a visit to the USS Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault ship that is the Expeditionary Strike Group’s main battle platform. The great ship was forward-deployed to U.S. Fleet Activities, Sasebo Japan, during the Tour of Champions that included

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