Saying Goodbye to Atlanta...
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Most of you are well aware by now that the NHRA had put the property up for sale that is known as Atlanta Dragway. NHRA announced today that this will be the final national event at the track.
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Exclusive: The Warden & Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary come together
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Over the weekend many of you that follow E3xtreme on social media platforms were introduced to “The Warden”. You might think it’s the same car as before, but changes have been made, and here is a look inside what is happening with the Howe Family.
Read MoreA Rising Star Gone Too Soon. Remembering Blake Copson
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It has been about 15 hours since I received the first of many messages stating that Blake had passed away. It has also taken me that long to get my thoughts together enough to write anything coherent regarding the loss.
Read MoreStainless Works Ceases Orders For "Off-Road" Components & Systems
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We at E3xtreme found out today that Stainless Works, an industry leader in exhaust piping and systems has announced that they will cease taking any new orders for products previously listed for “Off-Road” use.
Read MoreJohn Force Racing Back in Action for 2021
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We received official word today that John Force Racing will field three full-time rides during the 2021 season.
Read MoreOne Door Closed Another Opens. Sullivan to wheel Woody's Vette in Pro Mod at NMCA Opener
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Some of you may have seen the social media post by Craig Sullivan yesterday stating the infamous “Barnburner” had been sold. Obviously, that leaves Craig without a ride for an unforeseen amount of time while waiting on his new pro mod to be completed at LJRC.
Read MoreCovid Strikes Again: NHRA Cancels Phoenix Race
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In what feels like a do-over of 2020, NHRA has officially pulled the plug on the 2021 Phoenix race. The race is always an early launching point to the season. Below is the attached release from NHRA regarding the situation. Unfortunately, I don’t see this being the only race that gets canned in 2021 on the NHRA circuit either.
Read MoreRoger Conley to Lead Harts Turbo as Director of Business Development
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Harts Diesel and Machine, known for their line of high-performance diesel parts, is expanding to serve the gasoline market with the formation of Harts Turbo, a division focused on street/strip applications. Roger Conley will lead the new division as Director of Business Development.
Read MoreSpeed Dawg Shifts Into High Gear With Cruz Pedregon Racing
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Speed Dawg Shift Knobs has signed on as an associate sponsor of Cruz Pedregon Racing for the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Read MoreBradenton Motorsports Park Announces one of the largest Pro Mod Pay Day's in History
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To say the Snowbirds at BMP was a great success giving everything that has been happening in the world of drag racing during 2020 might be an understatement. Building off that momentum, there is a huge announcement regarding the 2021 race that Victor wanted to make today.
Read MoreNHRA Bans "Auto Shifting" in Pro Mod for 2021
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In a shocking move on NHRA’s part, they announced to the Pro Mod teams today that the use of automated electric or automated pneumatic shifting devices are now prohibited. Each individual shift must be a function of the driver and controlled manually.
Read MoreBrian Chin Unveils New Pro 275 car "Privilege" Full Interview
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The world of drag racing, at least the world that I typically report on and live in was shocked at the end of this season when Outlaw 10.5 driver, Brian Chin, announced that he was selling the Orange Camaro that everyone loved. Well tonight, Brian unveiled the rendering of the new car he will campaign in 2021. I had a chance to speak with Brian tonight and bring all of you the details.
Read MoreJohn Sears releases PRELIMINARY 2021 X275 Rules
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With plenty of time to get ready for the 2021 season, John Sears has released the initial rule set for X275 in 2021. This class continues to be one that always draws a huge amount of racers and fans. With what we have seen in the past two months regarding record-setting performances, John made it a point to do what he felt needed to be done for the survival and growth of the class.
Read MoreCruz Pedregon adds John Collins & Crew for 2021 Assault on the Championship
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‘Tis the season for changes in the drag racing world, specifically the NHRA circus. It was made official today that 2x NHRA World Champion Cruz Pedregon has added John Collins and his crew moving forward. This is a clear indicator that the Snap-On team plans to make a full assault on the run for a championship in 2021.
Read MoreDonald Long Announces Sweet 16 Date Change
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This morning, Donald Long announced that he is going to be changing the date for Sweet 16 2021. With the uncertainty of everything in the world, Donald stated that the date would have to be moved.
Read MoreSeason of Change. Nelson and Marla exit SGMP
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It seems that 2020 just seems to continue down what the hell just happened path. Last night we heard from Marla Hoyos and she let us know that she and her husband Nelson have resigned from their position at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
Read MoreA Statement from Cruz Pedregon Racing regarding the passing of Eric Lane
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Unfortunately, 2020 still is throwing us all curveballs, and this morning was no different. We were informed early this morning about the passing of Eric Lane, who was the Co-Crew Chief for the Snap-On team.
Read MoreCoca Cola Ends Partnership with NHRA. NHRA Files Lawsuit (Suits Papers Attached)
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Welcome to what is left of 2020. In an announcement from NHRA this morning, they have stated that Coke Cola has decided to end their partnership with NHRA 3 years early. This move has forced NHRA to file suit against Coca Cola for a breach of their contract with NHRA.
Read MorePRI Indy 2020...CANCELLED
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I think that all of us saw this coming, whether we wanted to admit it or not. It is official that PRI in Indy, scheduled for December of 2020 has been canceled.
Read MoreNHRA Just KILLED Nitro & Pro Stock for the rest of 2020
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We at E3xtreme just received word this afternoon that NHRA sent a letter out to competitors laying out their payout plan for the remainder of 2020. It may single-handedly destroy nitro and pro stock classes for the remaining 2020 events.
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