News

01/30/12 Added a special Biloxi newsletter - Don Gay vs Mr. Norm Challenge
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01/25/12 Updated event results from July 31, 1965 - Jim O'Connor vs Howard Neal
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01/22/12 Added event results from June 11, 1966 - Larry Reyes vs Corvette Auto Parts
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Added event results from July 2, 1966 - Don Gay vs Dee Keaton
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Added event results from May 27, 1967 - S/S Bonanza 'Southern Style
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01/19/12 Added event results from Jan 22, 1967 - J.C Sizemore vs Doug Nash
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01/18/12 Added event results from May 15, 1960 - Waits National Record (Click Here To View)

01/17/12 Added event results from Aug. 27, 1966 - Grady Bryant vs Sidney Foster
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01/16/12 Added event results from Sep. 11, 1966 - Emmett Austin vs J.C. Sizemore
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01/14/12 Added event results from June 12, 1960 - Q-Ball, Chrisman, Waits. (Click Here To View)

Added many photos to the Biloxi Dragway Gallery. (Click Here To View)

01/10/12 Added 35 Photos of LaPlace Dragway from Bubba Cummins. (Click Here To View)

01/09/12 Added event results from Feb. 20, 1966 - Mr. Norm Sets World Record of 8.58 E.T.
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01/08/12 Implemented improvements to the website which will allow for much quicker viewing of pages and images.

01/03/12 Updated the event page, August 7, 1960 - T.V Tommy Ivo
*Added ability to view photos in fullscreen. (will be added to all result pages) (Click Here To View)

Started work on a revamped page for Featured Attractions. (Click Here To View)

12/30/11 Added event results from April 30, 1966 - Tom Grove And Sturm Headline Match
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12/29/11 Added event results from May 25, 1963 - Charles Sitton - Paul Vanderly - Record
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Added event results from Oct. 23, 1960 - Art Arfons - Green Monster (Click Here To View)

12/28/11 Added event results from March 14, 1965 - Clester Andrews, 10.74 Blast
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12/27/11 Added event results from May 13, 1967 - 345 Cars at Biloxi for State Championship
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12/24/11 Added event results from Jan. 23, 1966 - Art Malone (Click Here To View)

Added event results from Sept. 25, 1966 - Ron Hassel - Gasser Showdown (Click Here To View)

12/23/11 Added event results from March 28, 1965 - Swamp Rat VIII Record Breaking Runs
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12/22/11 Added event results from Feb. 6, 1966 - Ronnie Sox vs Bobby Wood (Click Here To View)

Added event results from July 30, 1966 - Gas Coupe & Sedan Championship (Click Here To View)

12/21/11 Added event results from April 12, 1959 - Old Timers Head Biloxi Drag Race Opener
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12/20/11 Added event results from Oct. 10, 1965 - Don Gay vs Jim O'Conner
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12/18/11 Added event results from Oct. 9, 1961 - Ron Pellegrini in the Tommy Ivo Special
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12/16/11 Added event results from Feb. 2, 1967 - Mike Burkhart vs Sidney Foster
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12/15/11 Added event results from May 24, 1959 - Danny Taylor (Click Here To View)

Added event results from April 11, 1965 - Bill Golden's '65 visit. (Click Here To View)

12/14/11 Updated the Drag News at Biloxi article. (Click Here To View)

Added results of the July 17, 1965 event - Leonard Hughes. (Click Here To View)

Added results of the July 31, 1965 event - Jim O'Connor. (Click Here To View)

12/13/11 Added event results from Jan 9, 1966 - Emmit Austin vs Billy Jacobs (Click Here To View)

Added eight additional flyers from Jerry Coludrovich and a 1965 Gas Spectacular flyer from Bob Abney. 39 are now on display. (Click Here To View)

12/12/11 Added event results from Oct. 23, 1966 - Sonny Atkins vs Ray Goodman
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Added event results from June 25, 1966 - Bill Golden's Little Red Wagon (Click Here To View)

12/11/11 Added event results from August 7, 1960 - T.V Tommy Ivo (Click Here To View)

12/10/11 Completely reworked the Flyer page. (Click Here To View)

Added links to the right side to go to key parts of the website quicker

Added event results from June 4, 1966 - Don Nicholson vs Leonard Hughes (Click Here To View)

12/09/11 Added an article Drag News visit at Biloxi Dragway Jun 12, 1965. (Click Here To View)

Also added event results from July 3, 1965 - Dickie Harrell vs Howard Neal (Click Here To View)

12/08/11 Added an article on A.T.A.A. Regional Event from Feb. 8, 1958. (Click Here To View)

Also added a Holiday Message from Mr. Norm. (Click Here To View)

12/06/11 Added event results from April 23, 1966 - Shirley Shahan Takes Match Over Fairlane (list of names for this even include, Shirley Shahan, John Donilson, S.T. Cooper, Leon Gregg, Nick Revon, and Elisha Boyd. (Click Here To View)

12/05/11 Added event results from April 24, 1965 - Super Stock Bonanza (list of names include, Dave Rupp, Clester Andrews, Moran Motor Company, Emmet Austin, Larry Coleman, C.J. South, John Donilson, Bueche and Ward, Billy Jacobs, Sonny Brooks, Pete Dorsey, Leonard Hughes, Taylor-Davis, Vanderly-Marshall, racing teams. (Click Here To View)

12/04/11 Added new features into the Local Drag Racers page, Overall Rankings, Vehicle Rankings, and Info Boxes.

Also added event results from May 3, 1959 featuring Biloxi High School.(Click Here To View)

12/02/11 Updated the site theme, added a new animated slider with photos on the timeline page, and added rankings for the local racers.

11/19/11 Added an all new layout for viewing photos of Biloxi Dragway on the images page.

11/17/11 Added photos of Southland Dragway - Houma, LA from Bubba Cummins to the images page.

11/15/11 Added a new page under images, "Hangouts and Winners".

11/13/11 Check out the new tribute video on Bilox Dragway on this page.

11/08/11 Added memories to the story page from Claude Villar and Ray Butterfield Jr.

11/03/11 New site. See "press" page for more info. Some pages are still unfinished, site should be fully completed in the upcoming weeks. Many images to be added.

10/26/11 Local Drag Racer At Biloxi Dragway Inducted Into Hall Of Fame (S.T. Cooper)

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