Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel driver) loses ride

Just two weeks ago at  NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, Leah was up against top fuel driver, Antron Brown when she lost by a tick of the electronic timer going 311 mph. It seemed as it became her last race. 27 year old top fuel driver, Leah Pritchett's career comes to a hault as she loses her ride due to Bob Vandergriff Racing closing their doors. The death of chairman and CEO of C&J Energy Services, Josh Comstock who passed in March was the team supporter for Pritchett. The speedster will not give up on getting another sponsor but in the meantime she won't be on the track. If and when she does make a comeback it may be with Don Schumacher Racing. Don has been talking about adding a fourth team to his top fuel collection and might just be interested in taking Leah in. Her sponsorship would then be with Quaker State. 

Antron Brown

Antron Brown from Trenton New Jersey, grew up around the sport of drag racing as his father and uncle were racing motorcycles in top sportsman levels. Antron began maintaining cars and drove dirtbikes and motorcycles at the age of 6. By the age of 12 he was racing in motorcross. His senior year of high school he began drag racing. Brown raced in the NHRA's Pro Stock Motorcycle division from 1998 to 2007. He won 16 events racing motorcycles. In 2008, he switched to the Top Fuel class where he won the championship in 2012 and 2015. In 2012 he became the first african american world champ in NHRA. Although he has many wrecks throughout every season, he moves past them and doesn't give up. 

2016 Mello Yello NHRA Nationals!

Do you want to experience the feeling of four 1,000 horsepower cars running all at once? Do you want to experience the feeling and the smell of a lifetime? Well this will be the place to be! April 22-24 at zMAX drag way the NHRA drag racing nationals will be held. All of your favorite teams and drivers will be here. Meet and greet is also available! There are many ticket options available even if you decide to wait and buy them at the gate but if you want the best seats in the house I recommend purchasing them beforehand. All 3 days is just $99, *2 tickets for $80* and a drink or a beer and hot dog for 2 is also an option, buy 3 get 1 free if you plan on going as a group which is another great option and not to mention they also have a special on 6-packs for 20% off inside to keep your cool. And individual tickets will also be sold if you want to just enjoy this heart pumping even alone! Gates open at 8 and racing begins at 9 all three days and doesn't end until mid day close to night. Vendors for all types of food and your favorite driver(s) will also be present.  More info is available in the link posted below. Don't miss out! Located in Charlotte North Carolina, Charlotte motor speedway. With over 200,000+ fans, this is not something to miss or just happen to drive past.

http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets/nhra_four_wide_nationals/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=nhra&utm_campaign=tktpg&cfc=web_nhra_tktpg

An Experience of a Lifetime!

If you have ever wanted to know what it feels like to lose all thoughts, feelings and your breath at once.  Then driving a dragster is for you! Former Top Fuel champion Doug Foley will teach you all the basics from learning the car, how to enter the track, burnouts and how to launch. He equips you with top of the line racing suits and helmets. A classroom is followed before getting in the dragster to make sure you're very aware of what you're about to do. You will learn how to understand the Christmas tree, ft. markers and more! Although his cars are all foot brake to make it easier to learn, don't stress the learning of a trans brake. Start small and don't rush yourself. Enjoy the ride while it last! There are 6 different classes including the dragster ride along where you get to ride beside the driver as an eye opener of what it's like, the dragster drive adventure where you are in full control with Doug talking to you through a head set, Camaro match where you race another SS Camaro,the licensing program if you choose to further your liking! All cars are Super Comp/ Top E.T Dragsters, Jr. dragsters for the young ones wanting to get the feel and start their career as a worldwide speed champion and the bring your own car!. I actually received my NHRA licence to drive Super comp's through this school and I highly recommend it! He is very patient, and will not let you go out until you are comfortable enough to do so. Is it scary at first? Of course. But your first pass will make you want to do it again. The closest track is the ZMAXX four wide track where you will be taught and let go on your own. Pay attention, swallow your fear, get in and GO on GREEN! Hold your foot to the floor and don't let go until you pass that 1320 line or so 1300. Below i have posted both experiences. One from Roy Hill's school and Doug Foley's where i got licensed(sorry for the horrible quality). purespeedracing.com Doug Foley 1-800-485-4746 Located in Mooresville N.C. If you have any questions or are interested in attending this school give them a call!

https://youtu.be/hoO5gpYOCtA

https://youtu.be/U3LFXzNtlBE

Angela Roddy super comp dragster

On May 22,2015 was the day that I received my NHRA super competition license at Zmax dragway in Concord, North Carolina. I have to say, it was the experience of a lifetime and a day that I will never forget. If it wasn't for the first time experience in this video, I probably wouldn't of received my license. I may not of gotten the first time or done my best but it gave me the knowledge I needed. The feeling of being in that dragster took my breath away in the best way possible.

99 RICHARD STEVENS TURN KEY DRAGSTER FOR SALE! $13,500!!!

HAVE A GOOD 99 RICHARD STEVENS DRAGSTER- 227 " WHEELBASE, 23" CAGE, FAB 9" REAREND WITH STRANGE AXELS, STRANGE ALUMINUM CENTER SECTION, 4.56 GEARS, 7AL-2 MSD BOX, PAINLESS WIRING SWITCH PANEL, DIGITAL DELAY- DELAY BOX,QUARTER PRO SHIFTER WITH AIR SHIFTED, MOTOR IS A 468 C.I. BBC,EAGLE CRANK ,EAGLE RODS, SRP PISTONS, ROLLER CAM, 708/708 LIFT, RACING OIL PAN, KILLER RONS TERMINATOR INJECTION WITH GAS PRIMER, SQUARE PORT HEADS , CRANE GOLD ROLLER ROCKERS, TRANSMISSION IS A SHORTY GLIDE , HAS A PRO BRAKE , SUPER SET TCI 1.76 PLANETARIES , TRANS SHIELD ,TRANS HAS 30 PASSES FROM BEING FRESHENED, CONVERTER IS AN 8" TCI 5500 CONVERTER, MOTOR HAS RIGHT AROUND 100 PASSES ON IT. WELD WHEELS ON HOOSIER 33.5-17.0-16 WHEELS, WELD 5 STAR ON FRONT, HEDMAN DOWNSWEPT HEADERS, NICE PAINT , PANELS ARE OK SHAPE, NOT PERFECT , IS A GOOD WORKING DRAGSTER AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD A LOT OF SUCCESS IN IT , THEY JUST UPGRADED TO A 4 LINK. CAR RUNS 5.TEENS IN THE 1/8TH WITH THE BEST OF 5.08 IN THE 1/8TH MILE , MOTOR SOUNDS AWESOME AND THE CAR IS ABSOLUTELY READY TO TAKE TO THE TRACK .THE CAR IS NOT PERFECT BUT LOOKS GOOD AND IS READY TO RACE !! PRICE IS $13,500 , I WOULD CONSIDER A PARTIAL TRADE ONLY , NO EVEN TRADES CONSIDERED AT ALL . DRAGSTER MUST BE PICKED UP , DO NOT HAVE A TRAILER AT THIS TIME !! IF U HAVE A PARTIAL TRADE , SEND PICS AND INFO TO chrissc3390@hotmail.com OR TEXT PICS AND INFO TO 217-710-2359. *SORRY, THE MOTOR HAS MANLEY RODS AND MANLEY 14-1 PISTONS .* 

A Day at the Drags

Unlike any other sporting event that last maybe 2-4 hours, drag racing is an all day event. The drivers prepare by waking up at 5 or 6am and loading up the trailers with all their racing equipment and not to forget, their car. A shower or breakfast or what's on Facebook is never a thought that crosses their mind. A prayer and pep talk is though. As the crew meets up at the track before 7am, they go ahead and make sure everything is running alright with the car(s). It may take from a simple tune up to putting a whole new engine in before eliminations or qualifying. As they dial their cars in after inspection, these drivers are under more stress than anyone! But don't think for a minute that they want to back out and leave. In this sport, the drivers are die hard passionate about what they do. Drag racing is the most competitive sport watched by millions. As they spectators began to come in the gates and take their seats, drivers are all suited up and ready to launch and bang that green light with a .007 reaction time! As the fans are cheering on their favorite team or driver they want to please all their fans expectations by winning but of course they won't always be able to so they have to try their hardest which is more than fine to us fans. A trip to the track is an escape from reality even stress to a lot of people. It's a way of happiness and to some as a hobby. Sure you can turn to ESPN and watch it but nothing compares to actually being there and feeling the rumbling of the stands as you slowly begin to become deaf for a few hours. In the end it's all worth it. Once you get that first whiff of nitrious oxide, you will be a regular. Drag racing is something that if your in it, it's in your blood not by choice. People come out from all over the world just to see even one driver perform at their best and pay the price that some people don't even make in a weeks paycheck depending if it's a national event or not

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