by Thomas Pope Tue, 2019-07-23 21:34
The date Nov. 1, 1974, is seared in Darrell Gwynn’s memory.
That was the Friday night when Gwynn, then 13, was standing with a group of people in the staging lanes at Miami-Hollywood (Fla.) Speedway Park. In a flash, the good-natured camaraderie among the racers, their crews and families turned into a scene of screams, blood and the death of another 13-year-old also named Darrell.
by Tracy Renck; Photo by Richard Brady Tue, 2019-07-23 20:34
No one can say Steve Matusek doesn’t mind trying something new.
The veteran Pro Mod standout tried something new this past weekend making his debut in Pro Stock at the Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colo.
by Tracy Renck; Photo by Richard Brady Tue, 2019-07-23 17:37
Jeff Diehl has been fighting this uphill battle for a long time.
The “Nitro Surfer” as he is known made his NHRA nitro Funny Car debut in 2006 – competing in two races. He rejoined the NHRA national circuit in 2009 and has been competing on the tour every year since against the powerhouse teams from the likes of Don Schumacher Racing and John Force Racing.
by Bobby Bennett Mon, 2019-07-22 23:57
The driver of the car which sped the wrong way down Jackson Dragway has been identified as Jerry Oliver.
Written by Larry Crum, photos by Richard Brady Mon, 2019-07-22 08:00
There are just some names that are synonymous with Top Fuel drag racing.
Tony Schumacher. Joe Amato. Don Garlits.
Written by Tracy Renck, photos by Richard Brady Mon, 2019-07-22 08:00
The wait is over for Tommy Johnson Jr.
After being a bridesmaid at the Mile High Nationals in four different categories – Super Gas, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Top Fuel and nitro Funny Car – Johnson is finally a champion at Bandimere Speedway.
Written by Tracy Renck, photos by Richard Brady Mon, 2019-07-22 04:00
The debut of the FXDR body for the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team at the Mile High Nationals was a resounding success.
Andrew Hines and teammate Eddie Krawiec met in all-Harley final with Hines coming way with the win.
Written by Larry Crum, photos by Richard Brady Mon, 2019-07-22 04:00
No matter the year that he is having, Greg Anderson feels he can always count on Bandimere Speedway.
A multi-time winner at the track coming into this weekend and the defending event winner, Anderson shook off a year-long losing streak with his first win since this race a year ago to collect his 92nd career Wally Sunday at the 40th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
NHRA, photos by Richard Brady Mon, 2019-07-22 03:00
Tommy Johnson Jr.’s first final round in his NHRA professional career came at Bandimere Speedway in 1991, but it took until Sunday at the 40th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil for the Funny Car veteran to grab his first victory at the facility.
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the 14th of 24 races, and the first of three races on the famed Western Swing, during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
by Tracy Renck; Photos by Tracy Renck Sun, 2019-07-21 23:55
Matt Smith was critical of the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson riders – Andrew Hines, Eddie Krawiec and Angelle Sampey getting to debut the FXDR body at the Mile-High Nationals.
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