by Steven Baker | Aug 24, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
Connor Hebig has been the seat of the S&W dragster for only about twoyears and had never before won an event. Regardless, the second generation driverfrom Orefield is a major player in the points program based on going rounds andstands a chance to finish in the... by Steven Baker | Aug 24, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
Each year rolls over into new events and new memories of what used to beand reminds us of the history of the sport of drag racing, and the roll of IslandDragway in that history. So many milestones to consider, but not the least of theseis the history of Funny Cars and...
by Steven Baker | Aug 24, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
Once a year the track holds a special race now referred to as the NHRA.TVCHALLENGE. What makes i9t special is that the bracket winners receive aspecial Wally trophy similar to those handed out to national event winners. Andwhile the financial payouts are based on the...
by Steven Baker | Aug 24, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
As the second half of the points season was just getting underway Julyalready had several dates set aside for special events that would cut short thecounting. The holiday weekend, a grudge race and swap meet left only two datesto earn points, and when one of those... by Steven Baker | Aug 24, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
There is nothing quite like a nostalgia race in the middle of summer to heatthings up And this July steamer was no exception. With four classes to choosefrom and the club cars from NETO there was a little something for everyone whowanted to see what drag racing was... by Steven Baker | Jul 7, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
Close competition is a given in bracket racing and nowhere more tight than in Super Pro. With a host of double zero reaction times and elapsed times within a few hundredths of the dial being the norm, it takes serious concentration and at times some luck to win an...
by Steven Baker | Jun 17, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT, Uncategorized
Perhaps the toughest call for a track operator to make revolves around the weather. When it is pouring with no chance of changing, the call is easy. It’s the days when the clouds are everywhere, the forecast is iffy at best and there is just no way to tell...
by Steven Baker | Jun 14, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
Wes Siegel, Paul Northrop and Chuck Render all scored home runs in a hotly contested event featuring tremendous competition in all categories. Siegel grabbed hold of the bucks in Super Pro with a final round takedown of 2020 Division One champ Robbie Boyd. ...
by Steven Baker | Jun 14, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
A larger than average turnout of racers made for a super night of racing as the top three brackets had filled staging lanes. Super Pro contained the biggest field in some time and Pro and Sportsman equaled or perhaps topped the best numbers for first round... by Steven Baker | Jun 14, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
You just have to love spring. The days are starting to warm up, the grass is sprouting and racers are dusting off the dregs of winter and sharpening their skills for a long season run. While the temps were in pretty good shape a variable tail wind made it...
