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The race track isn’t asking for permission; They’re just going to open the gates
Summit Motorsports Park is a drag strip located in Huron County, Ohio.
The state of Ohio is on a stay-at-home order until May 1, 2020. However, the more important detail is gatherings have been limited to 10 people.
Read MoreHere’s video of Jessi Combs land speed run that will set the record when it’s officially certified
The investigation has concluded following the crash during the land speed record attempt
Jessi Combs died while attempting to set the record for fastest woman on Earth.
Kitty O’Neil held the land speed record of 512.710 mph.
Read MoreFastest Woman on Four Wheels killed in record breaking attempt
In 2013, Jessi Combs set a land speed record in her custom built North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger. The record stood at 398mph.
That’s not the fastest land speed for a vehicle. However, it is the fastest speed set by a woman.
Read MoreLyn St. James on going 232.4 mph in a 1989 stock car: “Your desire and your passion outweighs rational thinking.”
The car was prepared by Bill Elliott, giving the NASCAR team a leg up on the competition for the 1989 season
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Read MoreSix people were shot at the Headhunters Racetrack
Over the weekend, there was a shooting on Saturday night at the Headhunters Motor Club Racetrack in Eatonton, Georgia. It happened during the first ‘Shut Up and Race’ event of the new season for the dragstrip.
There was a total of six people shot.
Read MoreTaylor Swift drag racing car will be fielded by John Force Racing in NHRA Finals
BROWNSBURG, Ind. – John Force Racing announced today that Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force will drive the Big Machine Records Funny Car at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., this weekend in her final bid for the 2017 championship.
Read MoreShooting at Great Lakes Dragaway
The 1/4 mile dragstrip is located in Union Grove, WI. Last night, it hosted “Larry’s Fun Fest” one of the more popular events at the complex. 5,000 fans were estimated to be in attendance.
The shooting began at the concession stand of the track.
Read MoreIn Partnership with Oberto Brands, 7-Eleven Funny Car to be on Starting Grid – Jim Dunn Racing’s NHRA Funny Car Team in 2017
The 7-Eleven Funny Car will be on the strip in the 2017 NHRA season.
The world’s largest convenience store chain is gearing up for a high speed promotion in 2017.
Read MoreGALOT Motorsports Drivers Kevin Rivenbark and John Strickland Win PDRA Title
PITTSBORO, N.C. (November 8, 2016): It was a once-in-a-career type of season for GALOT Motorsports’ Pro Boost teams. Between drivers Kevin Rivenbark and John Strickland each of the nine national event titles to be had this season went home to GALOT Motorsports.
Read MoreJim Dunn Racing to Feature Mooneyes Dragster Graphics at the NHRA Auto Club Finals
(November 7, 2016) Fans of Jim Dunn Racing attending the NHRA Auto Club Finals, and those watching on Fox Sports broadcast coverage, will see a unique design on the team’s nitro Funny Car this weekend.
Read MoreRickie Smith Scores Third NHRA Pro Mod Title with Musi Power
(November 7, 2016) MOORESVILLE, NC — With Rickie Smith’s securement of his third NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Series Championship during the NHRA Toyota Nationals at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the number of top-level doorslammer racing championships won using power from Pat Musi Racing Engines jumped up to six in just the last four years.
Read MoreThe Circle K Funny Car Gets Back On Track in Denver
During the debut of the Circle K Funny Car at the Atlanta NHRA national event in May, the car’s engine exploded and sent the Mopar body 100 feet into the air. Jim Dunn Racing driver, John Hale, experienced no injuries and coasted down the track being slowed by parachutes.
Read MoreHubert’s Lemonade Funny Car – Jim Dunn Racing Rolls Out a New Funny Car with another Major Brand
The Hubert’s Lemonade Drag Racing car will make it’s debut at Summit Motorsports Park. The Hubert’s Lemonade NHRA Funny Car will be driven by John Hale out of the Jim Dunn Racing stable.
Read MoreJim Dunn Racing Debuts ALO Drink Charger
Jim Dunn Racing will be running a new ALO Drink Funny Car design for the 2016 NHRA GATORNATIONALS in Gainesville, Florida this weekend, March 18-20.
This is the 3rd race of 24 in the NHRA Season, and the first of five events for the aloe vera beverage drink to have its primary graphics on the Hall of Fame team owner’s Funny Car.
Read MoreOBERTO BEEF JERKY PRIMARY SPONSOR FOR JIM DUNN RACING IN 2016
The Oberto Beef Jerky drag racing car will make it’s debut this season. Oberto Beef Jerky will be the primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing Nitro Funny Car for the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Series. Oberto will be displayed as the title sponsor on the Dodge Charger at 10 NHRA races starting at the 2016 NHRA Spring Nationals and will be a major associate sponsor throughout the entire season.
Read MoreBritish Build 1000mph Bloodhound Supersonic Car for $40 Million
The BLOODHOUND SSC Project is a global Engineering Adventure. The British are using a 1000mph car in an attempt to set the world land speed record.
The overall goal is to inspire the next generation to enjoy, explore and get involved in science,
Read More1952 Ford 8N Tractor driven by former NASCAR driver Jack Donohue of 8N Credible Motorsports tops 96MPH
Jack Donohue had a career in NASCAR, where he worked as a car builder, mechanic and occasionally as an independent car owner and driver. Donohue’s racing business … Jack Donohue Motorsports,
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