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Rockingham Dragway announces 2021 schedule
ROCKINGHAM — A couple of 30th anniversary events, the addition of a second race in the Modern Street Hemi Shootout series, more “back to basics” street car races and the return of staples like the NHRA Sportsman Doubleheader, the Super Chevy Show, the Holiday Jr. Jam and the “Big John” Leviner Memorial Weekend Bracket Championships highlight a diverse 2021 schedule announced by Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood.
Richmond County Chamber cancels Hoptoberfest amidst COVID-19 pandemic
ROCKINGHAM — Concerns over the near future of the COVID-19 pandemic led the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce to make a tough decision: to cancel Hoptoberfest.
Nall wins Mopars at the Rock combo eliminator title; Helmick doubles up with Hellcat Challenger in Modern Street Hemi Shootout
ROCKINGHAM — Veteran Barry Nall, who probably has logged as many laps at Rockingham Dragway as anyone else on the planet, used that familiarity to his advantage Saturday to turn back Laura Glasscock of Keysville, Virginia, in the final round and win the Top ET/Footbrake combo eliminator portion of the 29th annual Griffin Motors MOPARS at the Rock expo.
Rockingham Dragway to award first Wallys since pandemic
ROCKINGHAM — No one has hoisted one of drag racing’s iconic “Wally” trophies since Brad Plourd won Comp Eliminator at the virus-shortened NHRA Gatornationals last March in Gainesville, Florida. However, Rockingham Dragway is positioned to end that drought May 23-25 when it plays host to the 22nd annual Big John Memorial Bracket Nationals.
Rockingham Dragway opens season this weekend
ROCKINGHAM — The oh-too-long winter performance break will end with the familiar sound of revving engines and screeching tires this Saturday when Rockingham Dragway plays host to the first event in the 2020 Mass Acceleration Motorsports Street Drags Series featuring the new NHRA Jr. Street class.
Second Junior Jam this weekend at the Rock; schedule adjusted for weather
ROCKINGHAM — Next generation drag racers from 15 states and Canada will descend on Rockingham Dragway this Thanksgiving weekend for the second annual Holiday Junior Jam featuring age group showdowns, pro tree shootouts, a host of special awards and a Saturday main event with a $5,000 top prize.
Wilkins claims Top Sportsman title at Lucas Oil finale
ROCKINGHAM — Sandy Wilkins won his fourth straight Southeast Division championship Sunday, applying an exclamation point by driving his 1969 Chevy Camaro past the ’66 Chevy II of Jackie Robison of Greer, S.C., in a final round showdown between the No. 1 and No. 2 qualifiers at Rockingham Dragway.
Metallica headlining 2 shows at Epicenter; DWP says fans wanted move
ROCKINGHAM — Heavy metal band Metallica will be headlining two nights of the second annual Epicenter Festival — which will not return to Richmond County for 2020.
Epicenter moving from Rockingham to Charlotte Motor Speedway
Hoptoberfest draws hundreds to Rockingham Dragway for beer, wings
ROCKINGHAM — As engines roared in the background, hundreds of patrons got their fill of craft beer and chicken wings Saturday during the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Hoptoberfest at Rockingham Dragway.