by admin | Oct 4, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
The number 3 has a lot of mystical meaning throughout history and in many disciplines. For example, there is a 33rd degree for Masons, there are 3 Wise Men, 3Musketeers, 3 Stooges, well, you get the idea. But who would have thought that in 1988, when...
by admin | Sep 26, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
08/28/21 DECARLO MAKES HISTORY “QUEEN” OF THE TRACK THE KING IS DEAD Another history making event for Island Dragway occurred this week when for the first time ever the King of the Track award became the Queen of the Track. Elyse DeCarlo, who has raced with us...
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 admin | Aug 24, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
8/14/21 HEBIG SCORES FIRST S/P VICTORY SOME POINTS SHUFFLE WITH TWO TO GO Con nor Hebig has been the seat of the S&W dragster for only about two years and had never before won an event. Regardless, the second generation driver from Orefield is a major player... by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
8/8/21 CELEBRATING 61 YEARS WITH FLOPPERS Each year rolls over into new events and new memories of what used to be and reminds us of the history of the sport of drag racing, and the roll of Island Dragway in that history. So many milestones to consider, but not...
by admin | Aug 7, 2021 | COMPETITION COPYRIGHT
08/07/21 WALLY NIGHT 2021 FANTASTIC Once a year the track holds a special race now referred to as the NHRA.TV CHALLENGE. What makes i9t special is that the bracket winners receive a special Wally trophy similar to those handed out to national event...
