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May 17, 2009
Every Race a Blast for Millican
Clay Millican flashed an electric smile as he rolled his Hope For Sudan Top Fuel dragster to the starting line at Bristol Dragway Saturday afternoon.
May 16, 2009
Where’s Welcome Mat for Drag Fans?
It was a major-league setting Friday night at Bristol Dragway.
McClenathan Grabs First No. 1 Qualifying Spot Since Last July
It seems like old times for Cory McClenathan at Bristol Dragway this weekend.
Edwards helps with Young Life
Pro stock driver Mike Edwards is partnering with Young Life to help out area youths—one hot dog at a time
Force & Force taking funny car by storm
John Force and his daughter, Ashley Force Hood, have become some of the hottest tickets on the NHRA circuit
May 15, 2009
Brown Looks for Speed at Thunder Valley
Antron Brown has the perfect mentality for a drag racer.
Economy Takes Its Toll on Troxel
Melanie Troxel was everywhere. Hard to miss, ready to talk and quick to smile. But she wasn’t where she wanted to be.
Force Hood Leads the Pack at Thunder Valley
The queen of drag racing has earned another bow.
DRAG RACING: NHRA Weekend Begins Tonight In Bristol
Thunder Valley Nationals set for Bristol Dragway
DRAG RACING: Dixon. Others Look For Success At Bristol Dragway
Success in drag racing centers around split-second reactions and mind-bending adjustments. Del Worsham knows the story, from all angles.
May 14, 2009
6th Annual Children’s Speedway Charities Golf Tournament
Funny Car driver Mike Neff and his Alpha Natural Resources team took home the Darrell Russell Cup
May 13, 2009
Rookie Hagan Drives Like A Veteran
“It’s been a very humbling sport for me,” Hagan said.
Castlewood Resident Has Need For Speed
Tony Owens attended his first drag race as a fifth-grader. His life has moved fast ever since.
May 12, 2009
Economy Taking Its Toll on Bristol Dragway
Drag racing is fueled by a potent mix of courage, nitromethane, high-octane racing fuel – and money.
May 11, 2009
Schumacher Motivated For Run At Sixth Straight NHRA Top Fuel Title
Tony Schumacher enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in motorsports history in 2008.
May 09, 2009
NHRA Racers Eager To Add Chapter To Bristol Dragway Legend
Mike Neff says Bristol Dragway is unique. Allen Johnson calls it a place of magic.
The veteran racers compete coast-to-coast on the National Hot Rod Association Full Throttle drag racing series, yet few stops hold as much history as the scenic facility known as Thunder Valley.
May 08, 2009
Kenseth qualifies on the pole for the Southern 500
Matt Kenseth set a Darlington Raceway record in winning his first pole in four years.
May 06, 2009
Mike Neff Hoping To Regain Funny Car Magic At Bristol Dragway
The setting was ripe with drama last May at Bristol Dragway.
After a long and soggy day, Funny Car rookie Mike Neff was matched against Melanie Troxel in the finals of the eighth annual National Hot Rod Association Thunder Valley Nationals.
Mark Martin: Full Schedule in 2010
Mark Martin will drive a full Sprint Cup schedule for Hendrick Motorsports in 2010.
May 01, 2009
Vickers On Richmond Pole, While Busch Wins Nationwide
The pole is the seventh of Vickers’ career and second this
season
April 25, 2009
FasTrak Racing Series At Bulls Gap Preview
The winner of the feature takes home 3 thousand dollars.
April 23, 2009
Morgan-McClure Motorsports Team Hopes To Qualify At Talladega
This week has been a blast from the past at the headquarters of Morgan-McClure Motorsports: The phone was ringing, the engine room was humming and the No. 4 car was shining.
That’s the way it used to be during a 25-year run that featured 14 victories, including three in the famed Daytona 500, but Southwest Virginia’s NASCAR Sprint Cup team hasn’t been on the track since the end of the 2007 season.
This week, however, the team is back.
April 13, 2009
No. 4 Car Back On Track In Two Weeks
Nationwide Series regular Eric McClure, will join forces with MMM, piloting the famed #4 Chevrolet for the Aaron’s 499 weekend.
April 07, 2009
No. 8 Chevy Could Be Parked and Steelers Tomlin Visits Vols
Due to lack of sponsorship the No.8 Chevy could be parked
April 04, 2009
Opening Event At Lonesome Pine Raceway Attracts Large Field Of Competitors
COEBURN, Va. – Jeff Roark was a busy man Saturday morning.
There were tires to be mounted, parts to be sold and questions to be answered.
Such is the life of a short-track operator.
March 29, 2009
Jimmie Johnson Wins Martsinville
Jimmie Johnson wins at Martinsville
March 28, 2009
Race Officials Review Saturday Night Spectacular at Bristol Motor Speedway
Harold Crook grew up attending NASCAR and late model sportsman events around the East Coast, often soaking in three events during a single weekend.
Crook loves the tales of struggle and triumph associated with the formative days of stock car racing. That’s why he was so excited about the March 21st Saturday Night Special legends race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
March 27, 2009
Qualifying Washed Out And Stephens Returns To Practice
Because of the rain out Jeff Gordon will be on the pole at Martinsville according to the points standings.
March 25, 2009
Kyle Busch wins Food City 500
Kyle Busch wins Food City 500
March 23, 2009
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Fans Search For Answers As Their Hero Sputters
They are colorful, intensely loyal, and outspoken. They are the Junior Nation.
