PDRA
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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...
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Snyder Preparing Powersource ’68 Camaro for 2018 Debut
The chance to try something new has always caught Mick Snyder’s attention. For 2018, that means driving a new...
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Goforth Makes It Eight
“To look back and think about the run that we’ve had, it’s pretty special. When it’s happening, you’re...
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Franklin’s Second Pro Nitrous Championship Even More Special Than First
As the reigning, and now back-to-back, Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by MoTeC World Champion, Tommy Franklin needs...
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PDRA Introduces Rule Changes for Pro Boost and Pro Extreme Motorcycle
During Tuesday’s live Facebook show, “Live with Lee,” PDRA announced rule changes to Andy McCoy Race Cars Pro...
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Mike Recchia Rises to the Top in PDRA Pro Extreme
It was a long climb to the top for PDRA Pro Extreme’s newest champion, but the wait was...
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Musi Engines Remain Atop Pro Nitrous
Once again, Musi Racing Engines customers are topping PDRA Pro Nitrous. Tommy Franklin secured the 2017 Pro Nitrous...
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Goforth Wins Eighth Championship with Sonny’s Power
This season Cary Goforth secured his eighth Mountain Motor Pro Stock Championship across four organizations. All eight championships...
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5.42: John Zappia Talks New Blown Outlaw Pro Mod Quarter-Mile Record
Australian doorslammer hero John Zappia made headlines at Virginia Motorsports Park last Sunday morning when he recorded the...
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Gonzales Claims PDRA Pro Boost World Championship with FuelTech
The 2017 drag racing season was exceptionally competitive across the board in all ranks, including the Professional Drag...
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Musi, Montecalvo and McCoy Win Postponed PDRA World Finals
Lizzy Musi and Brad McCoy raced to victory Sunday for the second consecutive race at the Professional Drag...
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Leggett Wins Pro Extreme; Other Eliminations Postponed at PDRA World Finals
Pro Extreme driver Terry Leggett backed up his No. 1 qualifying effort when he won the Professional Drag...
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Leggett, Franklin, Gonzales, Goforth and Garner-Jones Lead PDRA World Finals Qualifying
A record turnout of nearly 400 cars was on hand for Friday qualifying at the Professional Drag Racers...
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Franklin Companies LLC Reaches Purchase Agreement on Virginia Motorsports Park
Just in time for this weekend’s PDRA World Finals at Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP), PDRA co-owners, Tommy and...
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‘Higg’ Just Keeps on Trucking with Newly Acquired Pro Boost Corvette
Larry Higginbottham announced today that his Warren, Ohio-based Higg Racing team has acquired the former Kevin Rivenbark-piloted 2015...
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2017 PDRA Championships on the Line
During the last eight months, Professional Drag Racers Association racers have traveled the country chasing win lights. Results...
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Low Elapsed Times, High Car Counts Expected at PDRA World Finals
The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) will wrap up its fourth season this weekend at the PDRA World...
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PDRA’s Lucas Oil Top Dragster Expands Qualifying Fields for 2018
Looking for innovative and greater ways to support their sportsman racers, the PDRA introduced a new program for...
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Musi, Leggett, Ray, Goforth and McCoy Claim PDRA Drag Wars Victories
Records were broken and championships were decided as the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) crowned the Drag Wars...
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Franklin, Wulcan, Gonzales, Montecalvo and Procopio Top PDRA Drag Wars Qualifying
Defending Pro Nitrous world champion Tommy Franklin ran the first leg of a new national record during Friday...
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Championship Battles Rage as PDRA Heads to GALOT for Drag Wars
Intense championship points battles will heat up this weekend as the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) heads to...
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PDRA Releases 2018 Event Schedule
The world’s premier eighth-mile organization proudly announces its 2018 schedule. For four years the Professional Drag Racers Association...
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Outlaw 632 Paves Way to Extreme Pro Stock Future for Johnny Pluchino
Just a baby, drag racing was already front and center in Johnny Pluchino’s life. Adorning a tiny pair...
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Youngblood: Tylor Miller Matures Into PDRA Pro Boost Threat
After suffering narrow losses last year in the Pro Boost finals at consecutive PDRA events in Budds Creek,...
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DI Q&A: Brandon Snider
Last year’s PDRA Pro Extreme world champion, Brandon Snider, quietly made an offseason switch to the Pro Boost...
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Rain Forces Cancellation of PDRA Summer Nationals
Persistent rain showers on Saturday and a rainy Sunday forecast forced Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) officials to...
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Wulcan, Laurita, Gonzales, DeFlorian and Schweigert Lead PDRA Tulsa Friday Qualifying
Past European Pro Mod champion Mattias Wulcan finished Friday as the provisional No. 1 qualifier in Pro Extreme...
