The Dirt
Tutterow’s PX Car is Star of Transportation Technology Center Grand Opening
A scheduling conflict prevented 2009 ADRL Pro Extreme World Champion Todd Tutterow from attending the grand opening Jan. 17, of a new Transportation Technology Center (TTC) at Forsyth Technical Commun...
C. Force and DeJoria Meet with Media in Charlotte
NHRA introduced two of the most intriguing rookies in the history of the sport–Funny Car drivers Alexis DeJoria and Courtney Force–to the national motorsports media Jan. 25, during a press...
ADRL SuperCar Showdown Welcomes All Comers
After an overwhelming reception to the announcement of its new SuperCar Showdown, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has released details of the revolutionary category which distinguishes the clas...
Traxxas Revives NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car Showdowns
NHRA announced Jan. 24, it has signed a multi-year agreement with Traxxas, the leading manufacturer and seller of high performance radio controlled vehicles, that includes new Top Fuel and Funny Car s...
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Respecting Racer-Fan Boundaries
By Ian Tocher “Bill-lee Glidden; Bill-lee Glidden!” The guy came around the back of Glidden’s trailer at the Texas Motorplex, carefully enunciating each syllable. “I just want to tell you what...
When Performance Trumps Performing
By Ian Tocher (Originally published Aug. 2011, DI #56) Drag racers are their own worst enemies when it comes to performance versus performing. Almost without exception they’re willing to sacrifice s...
Paradise is a Drag Strip
By Van Abernethy It was a warm Sunday afternoon in late summer when I discovered Paradise … Paradise Drag Strip, that is. Ironically, I wasn’t even aware that Paradise existed until I c...
