![Ask even the most casual of motorsports fans who the biggest name in drag racing is, and you are almost always sure to hear one name — Don “the Snake” Prudhomme. A true legend of the sport, Prudhomme, 68, concluded his 47th year in drag racing in 2009. (Photo courtesy of NHRA)](https://thumb.spokesman.com/uO6q6eDqVn9RLDznlEJuDvMVKgE=/600x0/media.spokesman.com/graphics/2018/07/sr-loader.png)
Don Prudhomme announces retirement from drag racing
Six-time NHRA champion, Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, has announced his retirement from the sport ending over five decades of drag racing competition.
Six-time NHRA champion, Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, has announced his retirement from the sport ending over five decades of drag racing competition.
Three straight nights of racing await the World of Outlaws at the DIRTcar Nationals beginning on February 5. Craig Dollansky has won the overall crown in the season opening event in the Sunshine State in two of the last three seasons.
Motorsports correspondent Doug Pace keeps up with motorsports news and notes from around the region.