PDRA
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Wes Distefano’s Passion For Fast Cars Leads Him to PDRA’s $hameless Racing Pro Outlaw 632
Growing up in Michigan just outside Detroit, it’s not hard to gain an appreciation for cool, fast cars...
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Balancing Act: Travis Davis Finds Success in Two Different Classes, Series
Travis Davis has been around motorcycles his whole life. His father, John, owned a motorcycle shop when he...
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Down-To-The-Wire Chase Ends in Second Consecutive PDRA Pro Nitrous Championship for Jim Halsey
Over the course of the last two Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) seasons, Jim Halsey has experienced two...
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DI Best of 2020: Jimmy Pelcarsky Drops Bombshell 4.12 Run in PDRA Pro Outlaw 632
Jimmy Pelcarsky wasn’t shy about sharing his goals for race day after qualifying No. 1 with a 4.179-second...
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Pro Mod Pioneer Charles Carpenter Determined to Return to Racing After Surviving Massive Stroke
On October 12, what was set to be a usual busy Monday morning after a race, Charles Carpenter...
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Jeremy Huffman Planning 2021 PDRA Extreme Pro Stock Debut
The PDRA’s Extreme Pro Stock class will grow by at least one car and driver in 2021, as...
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First-Time Stops at Norwalk, Maple Grove and Bowling Green Highlight 2021 PDRA Schedule
The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) will hold eight championship events during its eighth season, as the all-eighth-mile...
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DI Q&A: Tuner Frank Gugliotta on Chasing Wins, Records with JR Carr in PDRA Extreme Pro Stock
Frank Gugliotta has experienced his fair share of highlights behind the wheel of an 800-plus-cubic-inch Mountain Motor Pro...
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Weather Wins PDRA World Finals; World Champions Decided
After three days of waiting out inclement weather, the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) declared the Proline Racing...
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PDRA World Finals to Conclude Tuesday
Humid conditions and intermittent light showers put the brakes on Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) officials’ attempts to...
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PDRA World Finals Semifinal, Final Rounds Postponed to Monday
Persistent rain showers Sunday morning combined with more rain in the forecast forced Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA)...
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JR Carr Wins PDRA World Finals in Extreme Pro Stock; Rain Pushes Balance of Eliminations into Sunday
Championship runner-up JR Carr was the lone winner on Saturday night at the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA)...
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Halsey, Strickland, Carr, Voss, and Owens Earn No. 1 Qualifying Spots at PDRA World Finals
Defending world champion Jim Halsey gained ground in his quest for a second Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous world...
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Musi Racing Aiming to End Season in Style at PDRA World Finals
Musi Racing hasn’t had many opportunities to run the Frank Brandao-owned Edelbrock/Lucas Oil “King Kong 7” 2018 Dodge...
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PDRA to Crown World Champions at World Finals
A 2020 season shortened and shifted by the COVID-19 public health crisis will conclude this weekend as the...
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Camp, Halsey, Pluchino, Distefano and Davis Earn Victories at PDRA DragWars
Pro Nitrous veteran turned Pro Boost rookie Johnny Camp secured his first-ever Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) “660...
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Halsey, Beadling, Powers, Distefano and Owens Win Qualifying Battle at PDRA DragWars
Defending Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous world champion Jim Halsey picked up his third No. 1 qualifier award in...
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Extreme Pro Stock Race to the Threes, Nitrous Wars Expected to Heat Up PDRA DragWars
A couple of races within a race are sure to add pressure and excitement as the Professional Drag...
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Chris Garner-Jones Reflects on Passing of His Father, T.T. Jones
The Pro Mod-style motorcycle drag racing community lost one of its biggest players on July 15 when William...
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PDRA Pro Boost Star John Strickland Credits Team For Recent Success
It’s a typical hot summer day in Harrells, North Carolina, where John Strickland owns and operates S&S Backhoe...
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Steding, Franklin, Pluchino, Pelcarsky and Gast Race to Victory at PDRA Summer Shootout
Dominant performances, holeshot victories and first-time winners highlighted the final-round action at the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA)...
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Camp, Franklin, Pluchino, Gast and Pelcarsky Shoot to No. 1 Spots at PDRA Summer Shootout
Former Pro Nitrous driver Johnny Camp earned his first-ever Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) low qualifier award Friday...
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Championship Contenders Emerge as PDRA Enters Second Half of Season at Summer Shootout
Now three races into the 2020 season, the world championship contenders in the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA)...
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock Veteran JR Carr Off to Hot Start With New Camaro
JR Carr has been a steady competitor in the PDRA’s Extreme Pro Stock division since joining the series...
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One Fast Family: Mandy Teets-Seal, Glenn Teets III Race in Memory of Uncle Terry in PDRA Top Dragster, Top Sportsman
The front door opens at the Teets Excavating office as Mandy Teets-Seal begins to describe her memories of...
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Modern Racing Named Presenting Sponsor of PDRA DragWars
Modern Racing, a one-stop-shop for motorsports electronics, wiring and fabrication services, has been named the presenting sponsor of...
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PDRA Announces Schedule Adjustments, Rule Changes
As the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) enters what is now the halfway point in its 2020 season,...
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Johnny Pluchino Adds Second PDRA Extreme Pro Stock Victory, Looks Ahead to NHRA Indy
Johnny Pluchino’s quest for his first PDRA Extreme Pro Stock world championship received a major boost on July...
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Cox, Rivenbark, Pluchino, Voss and Essick Win PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown
Hard work and dozens of test passes between events paid off for Jay Cox as he took down...
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Franklin, Strickland, Carr, Voss and Hamby Beat The Heat to Qualify No. 1 at PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown
Home track hero Tommy Franklin will chase his third consecutive Pro Nitrous victory from the No. 1 spot...
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PDRA Pro Nitrous World Champion Jim Halsey Is in Defense Mode
Jim Halsey’s life is practically consumed by drag racing. He and Cathy Crouse, his girlfriend of over 30...
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PDRA, Virginia Motorsports Park Get Permission to Allow Fans at Mid-Atlantic Showdown
Spectators will be allowed to attend the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Proline Racing Mid-Atlantic Showdown presented by...
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‘One Day, Normal Will Be Back’: Inside PDRA’s Return to Racing
After the COVID-19 crisis extended the offseason by an extra two months, the 2020 PDRA season finally kicked...
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PDRA Maryland Race Moves to Virginia With New Date
The Professional Drag Racers Association’s (PDRA) third race of its revised seven-race 2020 season is moving from Maryland...
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Voss Racing Signs Partnership with Race Star Industries
Pro Outlaw 632 driver Dillon Voss will race with support from wheel manufacturer Race Star Industries for the...
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Musi Racing Makes Strides at PDRA Carolina Showdown
With a quick turnaround on the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) schedule, Musi Racing enjoyed a step in...
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Franklin, Strickland, Carr, Davis and Voss Pick Up PDRA Carolina Showdown Victories
Two-time Pro Nitrous world champion Tommy Franklin backed up his season-opening victory by securing another event win at...
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Pro Mod Pioneer Charles Carpenter Records Career-Best 3.749 with ‘Small-Block’ 908ci-Powered Pro Nitrous Camaro
It’s been said that a monster 959ci engine is needed to compete in the PDRA’s Switzer Dynamics Pro...
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PDRA Carolina Showdown – Saturday Race Notes
The PDRA is back in action at the Carolina Showdown presented by ProCharger at Darlington Dragway. It’s the...
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Halsey, Harris, Carr, Garner-Jones and Distefano Lead Fields at PDRA Carolina Showdown
A pair of past Pro Nitrous world champions highlighted Friday qualifying at the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA)...
