PDRA
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Lisa Collier | January 31, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | January 29, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | January 26, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | January 24, 2018
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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Lisa Collier | December 28, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | December 13, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | December 11, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | December 7, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | December 6, 2017
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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Van Abernethy | December 6, 2017
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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Josh Hachat | December 2, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | November 29, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | November 16, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | November 16, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | November 7, 2017
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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Mike Carpenter | October 26, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | October 26, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | October 25, 2017
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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Tyler Crossnoe | October 24, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | October 22, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | October 21, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | October 20, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | October 19, 2017
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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Drag Illustrated | October 19, 2017
‘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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Lisa Collier | October 18, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | October 16, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | October 10, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | September 10, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | September 8, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | September 5, 2017
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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Lisa Collier | August 29, 2017
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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Josh Hachat | August 25, 2017
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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Ian Tocher | August 18, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | August 17, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | August 12, 2017
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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Nate Van Wagnen | August 11, 2017
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...
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Nate Van Wagnen | August 8, 2017
PDRA Moving Forward with Summer Nationals Despite Tulsa Thunderstorms
This weekend marks the late-season return of the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) to Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway...
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Lisa Collier | August 8, 2017
Scruggs Taking Time Off, Maintains Support of PDRA
As co-owner of the PDRA, Jason Scruggs has been in staunch support of the organization from day one,...
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Lisa Collier | July 21, 2017
Classic Graphix Honors Ferguson’s 3.79 Run
At this past weekend’s PDRA Mid-America Nationals, Dan Ferguson, driving the Henry Dogay-owned ‘68 Camaro, made history as...
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Nate Van Wagnen | July 16, 2017
Tutterow, Recchia, Cox, Goforth and Davis Earn PDRA Indy Victories
Second-generation Pro Mod driver Ty Tutterow earned the first Andy McCoy Race Cars Pro Boost win of his...