A friend/racer of the PSDA just passed away from a bad car crash. Hunter Waldrop will definitely be missed by his friends and family. Rest in Peace
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SoCal Sand Drag Association Adds UTV Classes To The September Shootout Sand Drag Race
The SoCal Sand Drag Association (SCSDA) announced two new UTV classes to the 300ft sand drag program to be held September 27th-29th in San Jacinto, CA. UTVs have long been a part of the sand drag community, whether it be a friendly grudge match in the dunes, or attending organized events. SCSDA has recognized the tremendous growth of the UTV market and in response has created two classes specifically for UTVs. As with prior events, UTVs will still be allowed to compete in the Sort and Pro car classes, but now have two NEW exciting classes to compete in.
PPB mechanic is one Mad Mouse
By Laurie Pearson | Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow | August 22, 2019 SHARE PRINT Original Post: Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow PPB mechanic is one Mad MouseRon Hess, owner/driver, launches the Mad Mouse during a recent sand drag race held in northern California.Image 1 of 2DOWNLOAD HI-RES PHOTOSHAREPHOTO DETAILS PPB mechanic is one […]
The Sands of (Elapsed) Time
The early 1980s was an interesting time in drag racing when sand racers defected in huge numbers to the asphalt and introduced us to future world champions like Alan Johnson and Gary Scelzi and a slew of other talented racers.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Southern California racer Jim DePasse made a name for himself drag racing on both sand and asphalt. He wasn’t the best-known racer among NHRA fans, but as NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess remembers him, he was a friend to many.
AZ MAN IDENTIFIED AFTER FATAL WRECK AT SOBOBA SAND DRAGS
Original Post: Riverside County News Source UPDATED: Saturday, March 23, 6 p.m., With coroner’s release of information. SAN JACINTO — Officials have identified a man who died when his Top Fuel dragster crashed during yesterday’s opening day of races at San Jacinto’s Soboba Sand Drags. The deadly crash happened on […]
“The Run On Sand” – AlBalooshi Wins Sand Drag Racing Title With Record-Breaking Run
Original Post: Drag Illustrated By Josh Hachat | March 12, 2019SHARETWEETSHARESHARE0 COMMENTS Khalid AlBalooshi is best known in the United States for his success in the NHRA Pro Mod and Top Fuel ranks, but AlBalooshi has thrived just as much in the Middle East’s Tilal Sweihan Sand Drag Racing in the United Arab […]
2018 Sand Drag Racing USA
High speed thrills on four wheels Original Post: Dirt Wheels Magazine Growing rider and spectator interest has spawned more exciting racing in the competitive ATV/UTV motorsports world for 2018. Listed below are ATV/UTV-only sand drag race events open to any rider who meets track safety requirements—basically helmet, goggles, long pants, […]
MISSION SAND DRAGS – LATE 80S DIRT DOINGS!
Tuesday Time Capsule Original Article: Fuel Curve MISSION SAND DRAGS – LATE 80S DIRT DOINGS! In the summer of 1986 drag racing in Western Canada was all but non-existent so the Mission Sand Drags came to be. Mission Raceway Park was still dealing with the government to come through with the promised […]
HAMMER DOWN NATIONALS SAND DRAGS, CALIFORNIA – GALLERY
Original Post: WhichCar By Povi Pullinen – Story & Photos, 22 Dec 2017 Drag Racing It’s rooster tails galore as Povi Pullinen checks out Southern California’s sand drag racing scene THERE’S an empty backlot attached to the Soboba Casino, about two hours into the desert from Los Angeles. Once a year it […]