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Weatherford Leads The Way At Darlington
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Weatherford Leads The Way At Darlington

Weatherford Leads The Way At Darlington

Pro Boost newcomer Randy Weatherford took his centrifugally supercharged WS Construction ’18 Camaro to the No. 1 qualifying spot to start off the Professional Drag Racers Ass’n Fall Nationals presented by $hameless Racing at Darlington Dragway Friday night
PDRA Title Fights Continue During Fall Nationals
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PDRA Title Fights Continue During Fall Nationals

PDRA Title Fights Continue During Fall Nationals

The tense championship battles in the Professional Drag Racers Ass’n will tighten up this weekend as the series heads to Darlington Dragway.
Hurricane Forces PDRA Drag Wars Cancellation
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Hurricane Forces PDRA Drag Wars Cancellation

Hurricane Forces PDRA Drag Wars Cancellation

PDRA Drag Wars presented by Pro Line Racing, Sept. 5-7 at GALOT Motorsports Park, has been canceled.
Oksas Earns $100,000 Pro Mod Payday
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Oksas Earns $100,000 Pro Mod Payday

Oksas Earns $100,000 Pro Mod Payday

Scott Oksas started his Pro Mod career 10 years ago with the hopes of putting together a competitive program.
North Carolina Senate Honors Steve Earwood
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North Carolina Senate Honors Steve Earwood

North Carolina Senate Honors Steve Earwood

Steve Earwood, who in 1992 realized a lifelong dream with his purchase of Rockingham Dragway, was recognized Tuesday on the floor of the North Carolina General Assembly for his contributions to the state, Richmond County and the city of Rockingham.
No. 1 Qualifiers Rule PDRA Northern Nat’ls
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No. 1 Qualifiers Rule PDRA Northern Nat’ls

No. 1 Qualifiers Rule PDRA Northern Nat’ls

The No. 1 qualifiers in all three professional classes parlayed their qualifying success into event victories Saturday at the Professional Drag Racers Ass’n (PDRA) Northern Nationals presented by Callies Performance at Dragway 42.
Franklin Zooms At Dragway 42
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Franklin Zooms At Dragway 42

Franklin Zooms At Dragway 42

Two-time world champion Tommy Franklin topped the Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous field by just two ten-thousandths of a second Friday night at the Professional Drag Racers Ass’n Northern Nationals presented by Callies Performance at Dragway 42
Drag Racing Promoter & Announcer Ron Leek, 80
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Drag Racing Promoter & Announcer Ron Leek, 80

Drag Racing Promoter & Announcer Ron Leek, 80

Ron Leek, best known as the owner of Wisconsin’s Byron Dragway, died July 10. He was 80 years old.
Don Garlits To Attempt World Speed Record
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Don Garlits To Attempt World Speed Record

Don Garlits To Attempt World Speed Record

Don Garlits will attempt to set a world speed record in his Swamp Rat 38 electric dragster July 20 at Palm Beach Int’l Raceway.