PDRA
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Nate Van Wagnen | July 21, 2018
PDRA Super Strip Nationals Canceled Due to Rain
Despite multiple attempts to dry the racing surface, Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) officials decided to cancel the...
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Drag Illustrated | July 20, 2018
Rain Postpones Qualifying at PDRA Super Strip Nationals
Frequent rain showers led the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) to postpone qualifying action Friday evening at the...
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Drag Illustrated | July 18, 2018
Pro Outlaw 632 Champion Dillon Voss to Make Extreme Pro Stock Debut at Super Strip Nationals
Defending Pro Outlaw 632 world champion Dillon Voss will make his Extreme Pro Stock debut at the PDRA...
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Nate Van Wagnen | July 16, 2018
Extreme Pro Stock’s John DeFlorian Preparing for Battle at PDRA Super Strip Nationals
The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) will race in the Buckeye State for the first time this weekend...
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Lisa Collier | July 11, 2018
PDRA’s Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars Heats Up
The PDRA is now officially halfway through the 2018 season and a clear leader has begun to emerge...
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Lisa Collier | July 8, 2018
PJ North to Perform at PDRA Super Strip Nationals
Every racer’s favorite recording artist, PJ North, will perform at the PDRA Super Strip Nationals at National Trail...
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Nate Van Wagnen | July 1, 2018
Harris, Fleck, Pluchino, Litten, and Hameetman Victorious at PDRA Firecracker Nationals
Longtime Moroso Pro Boost driver Ric Fleck scored his first-ever event win in the Professional Drag Racers Association...
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Josh Hachat | June 30, 2018
NHRA Pro Mod Rookie Jeremy Ray Bringing ‘Carolina Kingpin’ to WSOPM
Jeremy Ray is decidedly old-school. From the “Carolina Kingpin” nickname on the side of his orange ’63 Corvette...
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Nate Van Wagnen | June 30, 2018
Weatherford, Salemi, Montecalvo, Schweigert and Pluchino Qualify No. 1 at PDRA Firecracker Nationals
Virginia native Randy Weatherford secured his first No. 1 qualifier award of the season in Switzer Dynamics Pro...
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Lisa Collier | June 26, 2018
Lizzy Musi to Debut ‘King Kong 7’ at PDRA Firecracker Nationals
Lizzy Musi and car owner, Frank Brandao, recently took delivery of a brand new Jerry Bickel-built Dodge Dart....
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Nate Van Wagnen | June 25, 2018
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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Drag Illustrated | June 25, 2018
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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Drag Illustrated | June 14, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | June 3, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | June 2, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | May 28, 2018
‘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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Lisa Collier | May 11, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | May 10, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | May 6, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | May 5, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | April 30, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | April 25, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | April 23, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | April 20, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | April 20, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | April 9, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | April 7, 2018
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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Drag Illustrated | April 4, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | April 2, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 28, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 22, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 16, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 14, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 9, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 7, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | March 5, 2018
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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Van Abernethy | February 28, 2018
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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Nate Van Wagnen | February 26, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | February 21, 2018
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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Josh Hachat | February 2, 2018
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...