A drag race driver was seriously injured Saturday at Blaney Drag Strip in what National Hot Road Association officials termed a freak accident. J. C. Phillips, owner of a speed shop in Norcross, Ga., and a veteran of several years of drag racing, was listed in serious condition Sunday at Richland Memorial Hospital after undergoing surgery for back injuries. A Blaney spokesman said Phillips was … Continue reading Drag Race Driver Injured In Accident
In Saturday nights action at the Blaney Drag Strip in Elgin, Sam Carroll of Durham, N. C., driving Steve Bagwell’s Plymouth Duster won the featured Pro Stock competition. Carroll clocked a 9.21 seconds E. T. at 148.76 miles-per-hour on the winning run. Second place went to Carlton Phillips of Vienna, Va. in a Camaro. Continue reading Carroll Wins Blaney Race
Sam Carroll of Durham, N. C., won Saturday night’s drag racing action at Blaney Drag Strip by capturing the Pro Stock competition. Carroll clocked a 9.21 seconds E. T. at 148.76 m.p.h. in Steve Bagwell’s Plymouth Duster. Second Place went to Carlton Phillips of Vienna, Va., in a Camaro. Continue reading Sports People and Events
In Saturday night’s action at the Blaney Drag Strip in Elgin, Sam Carroll of Durham, N. C. driving Steve Bagwell’s Plymouth Duster won the featured Pro Stock competition. Carroll clocked a 9.21 seconds E. T. at 148.76 miles-per-hour on the winning run. Second place went to Carlton Phillips of Vienna, Va. in a Camaro. Other eliminator winners were; Tommy Tice of Marshville, N. C. in … Continue reading Carroll Takes Top Drag Race
ELGIN – A Pro Stock Meet with several of the South’s top drivers competing for the $5,000 purse will be held at Blaney Drag Strip tonight beginning at 7:30. Also on the program is a best-of-three Wheelstander Match Race between Bob Perry’s tank and Gary Watson’s Chevy van. Time trials will begin at 3 p.m. Continue reading Stock Meet Set Tonight
Saturday, Aug. 10Wheelstander Match Race Gary Watson’s Paddy Wagon Bob Perry’s Hell on Wheels Pro Stock Meet $5,000 Purse Open competition in Pro Stock, Super Stock Modified and Stock Eliminators, E. T. I and E. T. II . . . also . . . Motorcycle E. T. Bracket Race General Admission $4.00 Race Time 7:30 P.M. Children under 12 free with own parent. Blaney Dragstrip … Continue reading Saturday, Aug. 10
Saturday, Aug. 10Wheelstander Match Race Gary Watson’s Paddy Wagon Bob Perry’s Hell on Wheels Pro Stock Meet $5,000 Purse Open competition in Pro Stock, Super Stock Modified and Stock Eliminators, E. T. I and E. T. II . . . also . . . Motorcycle E. T. Bracket Race General Admission $4.00 Race Time 7:30 P.M. Children under 12 free with own parent. Blaney Dragstrip … Continue reading Saturday, Aug. 10
Saturday, Aug. 10Wheelstander Match Race Gary Watson’s Paddy Wagon Bob Perry’s Hell on Wheels Pro Stock Meet $5,000 Purse Open competition in Pro Stock, Super Stock Modified and Stock Eliminators, E. T. I and E. T. II . . . also . . . Motorcycle E. T. Bracket Race General Admission $4.00 Race Time 7:30 P.M. Children under 12 free with own parent. Blaney Dragstrip … Continue reading Saturday, Aug. 10
Saturday, Aug. 10Wheelstander Match Race Gary Watson’s Paddy Wagon Bob Perry’s Hell on Wheels Pro Stock Meet $5,000 Purse Open competition in Pro Stock, Super Stock Modified and Stock Eliminators, E. T. I and E. T. II . . . also . . . Motorcycle E. T. Bracket Race General Admission $4.00 Race Time 7:30 P.M. Children under 12 free with own parent. Blaney Dragstrip … Continue reading Saturday, Aug. 10
