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MOTORSPORTS AND MUSIC: Struggle Jennings to perform at Rockingham Speedway following rig, truck races in September
ROCKINGHAM — What started out as a single big rig race has turned into a fall festival, combining motorsports and music at Rockingham Speedway in September.
Modern Street Hemi Shootout at Rockingham Dragway this week
ROCKINGHAM — Al Gennarelli and his son Alex will roll their Dodge Challengers to the starting line this week as the point leaders in their respective classes as the 2022 Modern Street Hemi Shootout makes its first appearance of the year at Rockingham Dragway in an event presented by Sipple’s Speed and Performance.
Ward wins Xtreme Pro Mod title at All-Star Nationals at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — Derek Ward, a second-generation drag racer from Friendship, Maryland, drove his supercharged American Pride 1968 Camaro to a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in claiming the featured Xtreme Pro Mod title at the 14th NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals at Rockingham Dragway.
Pro Mods, factory super cars lined up for All-Star Nationals at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — The world’s fastest street cars descend on Rockingham Dragway this weekend for the 14th running of the NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals featuring supercharged, turbocharged and nitrous-boosted Pro Modifieds, late model factory hot rods and X275 small tire racers.
Earwood, Gibbs honored at NCMA awards gala
CONCORD — Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood and NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs were among those honored Tuesday night (April 19) at the North Carolina Motorsports Industry Ceremony presented by Fifth Third Bank at the Embassy Suites Ballroom.
CARBS Thunder Alley 455 set to roll this weekend at Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM – Several classic stock cars will be making laps around the legendary Rockingham Speedway’s oval track this weekend in the first installment of Motorsport 4the Masses’ Classic American Racing Barnstormer Series.
Jets, Hemi shootout at 31st annual Mopars at the Rock
ROCKINGHAM — A “him versus her” jet dragster showdown, a massive car-and-truck show, a hemi-heavy competition to determine the year’s first King of the Street and a trio of shootouts including one featuring classic muscle cars from drag racing’s Golden era are the cornerstones of this week’s 31st annual Mopars at the Rock all-Chrysler Expo at Rockingham Dragway.
MB Drift sliding back to Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM — More than 50 drivers will be shredding tires this weekend at Rockingham Speedway as MB Drift returns for its 2022 season.
'Dig or Die' series recalls drag racing's roots at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — No prep racing has been called “a new drag racing phenomenon” but, in reality, the competition showcased in this weekend’s Dig or Die event at Rockingham Dragway isn’t really new at all.
Motorsport 4the Masses bringing CARBS Tour test, driver education to Little Rock
ROCKINGHAM — Motorsport 4the Masses returns to the Little Rock this weekend for its first of six events scheduled at Rockingham Speedway.