PDRA
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Past World Champion Jason Harris Back on Top Heading Into PDRA Firecracker Nationals
As the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) enters the halfway point in its eight-race season at this weekend’s...
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Salemi to Compete at Upcoming PDRA Firecracker Nationals
After a short time away from the driver’s seat, Melanie Salemi will be back behind the wheel this...
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PDRA Eliminates Pro Extreme for Balance of 2018 Season
This season the PDRA has worked diligently to revive the Pro Extreme category, which has, in recent years,...
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Leggett, Harris, Ulsch, DeFlorian Jr, McKinney and Oldham Earn PDRA Summer Drags Trophies
Past Pro Nitrous world champion Jason Harris broke a long winless streak Saturday night when he drove the...
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Leggett, Harris, D’Aprile, DeFlorian, Litten and Voss Qualify No. 1 at PDRA Summer Drags
Pro Boost points leader Tommy D’Aprile recorded a 3.719-second pass at 199.12 mph to claim the No. 1...
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‘Bottles Vs. Blowers’ Grudge Race Headlines PDRA Summer Drags
The eighth-mile competitors of the Professional Drag Racers Association will kick off the summer portion of their eight-race...
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PDRA Reaffirms Commitment to Pro Extreme
Earlier this year, PDRA announced new partners for its Pro Extreme category including title sponsor Bryant Industrial Crane...
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Musi, Buck Take Early Lead in Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars
With two races complete on the 2018 PDRA Tour, there’s no clear favorite yet in the Flatout Gaskets...
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Flamholc, Weatherford, D’Aprile, Boone, McKinney and Voss Win PDRA North-South Shootout
A mix of first-time winners and past world champions collected victories Saturday night at the Professional Drag Racers...
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D’Aprile, Leggett, Cox, DeFlorian, Owens and Voss Secure No. 1 Spots at PDRA Maryland
Pro Modified veteran Tommy D’Aprile raced to a 3.701-second pass at 200.20 mph Friday night to earn his...
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Points Leaders Cox, Ray Carrying Momentum to PDRA North-South Shootout
Competitors from around the country are heading to Maryland International Raceway this week for the Professional Drag Racers...
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PDRA Bringing Back Long Burnouts
Racing is certainly about competition, but no one denies the fact that it’s also built on entertainment. The...
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MELANIE SALEMI: Ready for What Comes Next
“You hungry?” Melanie Salemi asks. Having just completed the four-hour drive from Cleveland to G-Force Race Car’s Buffalo,...
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Team Aruba Speaks for Autism
April is Autism Awareness month. Always willing to lend a helping hand, Team Aruba has spoken on behalf...
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Tommy Gray to Return in ‘Undertaker’ at PDRA Maryland
Tommy Gray is synonymous with his Undertaker persona. Always a fan favorite, he epitomizes Pro Modified. Gray missed...
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Cox, Leggett, Ray, Morton and Williford Claim PDRA East Coast Spring Nationals Victories
Competitors from the Tar Heel State nearly swept the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) East Coast Spring Nationals...
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Franklin, Scruggs, D’Aprile, Dobbins and Schweigert Claim No. 1 Spots at PDRA Season Opener
Defending Pro Nitrous world champion Tommy Franklin started his second championship defense season with a No. 1 qualifying...
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Musi Strengthens Relationship with Edelbrock
After another successful season and a run that now includes nine championships in the past five years, Pat...
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Records Expected to Fall at Season-Opening PDRA East Coast Spring Nationals
The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) opens its fifth season of all-eighth-mile drag racing this weekend at the...
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Edelbrock Brings PDRA Bracket Bash Into 2018 Season
The Edelbrock Bracket Bash is a favorite category among PDRA racers. It provides a place for the local...
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Atomizer Racing Injectors Outlaw 10.5 to Run at Four PDRA Races
Outlaw 10.5 will return to the PDRA schedule in 2018 thanks to backer Atomizer Racing Injectors. The class...
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VP Racing Fuels Expands PDRA Partnership
A partnership as old as the PDRA continues again now in its fifth season as VP retains rights...
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MagnaFuel Top Sportsman Continues to Thrive
MagnaFuel Top Sportsman has regularly produced the largest fields in the PDRA, garnering up to 100 participants at...
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PDRA’s Lucas Oil Top Dragster Heads Into New Era
After the huge success of the pilot program for Top Sportsman in 2017, the PDRA opened Lucas Oil...
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PDRA Announces 2018 Contingency Offerings
The Professional Drag Racers Association is proud to announce the 2018 contingency postings for all categories. There is...
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PDRA Drag 965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle Ready for Turbos
The upcoming season of Drag 965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle will arguably be the most exciting in class history....
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Sisters Hailey and Camryn Hawkins Excel in PDRA Pro Junior Dragster
Although the Hawkins sisters literally grew up at the dragstrip from the time they were infants, their love...
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KING OF THE JUNGLE: Tommy Franklin and his ‘Jungle Rat’ Rule Pro Nitrous
A fresh layer of snow coats the sidewalk as Tommy Franklin walks up to the office occupied by...
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PDRA Increases Payouts for Top Sportsman 32 and Top Dragster 32
Due to outstanding participation from racers and expanded sponsor support, Top Sportsman 32 and Top Dragster 32 will...
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Franklin Reflects on Memorable Week of Announcements
As far as weeks go, Tommy Franklin is going to remember this one for quite some time. The...
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HOTTEST 2017: Shelby Miles Talks Pro Mod Goals
She got settled into a Junior Dragster at the ripe age of 6, so it’s no surprise that...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Dillon and Cory Voss
As twin brothers, Dillon and Cory Voss are used to sharing pretty much everything, including time in the...
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Bryant Industrial Crane & Rigging Pro Extreme Presented by Pro Line Gears Up for 2018
PDRA’s Pro Extreme category welcomes new sponsorship for 2018. Bryant Industrial Crane and Rigging has come on board...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Johnny Pluchino
Like many kids with racing parents, Johnny Pluchino grew up racing Jr. Dragsters. He won three track championships...
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Liberty’s Gears Named Title Sponsor of PDRA Extreme Pro Stock
The PDRA is proud to announce a multi-year deal with Liberty’s Gears as the title sponsor of Extreme...
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PDRA Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Pro Boost to Pay $10,000 to Win in 2018
At the PRI Show this past week, the Professional Drag Racers Association announced that the payout in their...
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Giangrande Looks Back on Pro Stock Return with Gratitude
The off season is the perfect time to reflect on the previous season, taking stock of the season’s...
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PDRA Pro Junior Dragster Champion Amber Franklin Full of Gratitude
It was quite a year for the Franklin family. Hot of his 2016 Pro Nitrous Championship, Tommy Franklin...
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Former Circle Track Star Malcuit Scores PDRA Top Sportsman 32 Title
Mark Malcuit made his name in circle track racing. He racked up several championships and carved his mark...
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PDRA’s Franklin Among ELD Mandate Opponents
It’s not often that a prominent drag racing series owner travels to Washington, D.C., to support opposition of...
