There is talk all the time in our industry about “GOATS” and “Mount Rushmore” of drag racing. The fact is that Don Schumacher should be included in all those conversations, and unfortunately we’ve learned of his passing.
Read MoreSome of you may have seen some videos floating around the internet of Kenny Hubbard testing his Asian Orange Nova recently. There were rumors flying about regarding whether he was actually making some program changes, and those rumors are true.
Read MoreMiddle of August in the midwest seems like a terrible time to go racing. Luckily the forecast for the MWDRS in St. Louis at World Wide Technology Raceway (Gateway), looks a lot better than the weather they had back at the beginning of July.
Read MoreThe Professional Racers Owners Organization (PRO), in partnership with Drag Illustrated and Bradenton Motorsports Park, announced today the inaugural PRO Superstar Shootout, a high-stakes, big-money race featuring the stars of Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock. Set for February 8-10, 2024
Read MoreRecently I was contacted by a friend of mine, Caleb Holder, regarding a new app that he had designed. I, being the skeptic that I am was curious if it was just another app in drag racing that was cumbersome and filled will ad’s. I asked him to send me a write up in his words regarding the app and outlining its uses.
Read MoreAn event like no other that I have ever attended kicked off on Tuesday morning with the first day of testing & qualifying. Though I am not there this year, I am certainly going to be following as much as I can.
Read MoreTaking a chapter from the International Hot Rod Association’s rich history, the IHRA Hot Rod Classic is set to debut in 2024. These exciting engine-roaring, tire-smoking events will be similar to the Pro-Am races from previous years with drivers…
Read MoreRichard Freeman, the owner of Elite Motorsports, took the wheel of his Elite-powered Mountain Motor Pro Stock machine all the way to the winners circle today at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance.
Read MoreTim Wilkerson powered to victory at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals on Sunday afternoon in Joliet, Ill., the sight of his career-first triumph. It was Wilkerson’s 23rd Funny Car win, and first since partnering with JCM Racing to form Maynard Wilkerson Racing
Read MoreMax Out Motorsports (formerly Justin Ashley Racing & Davis Motorsports) and JCM Racing jointly announced the creation of Maynard Ashley Racing, a new organization which will campaign the Phillips Connect Toyota Top Fuel entry piloted by Justin Ashley, starting with this weekend’s event.
Read MoreJohn Force and the BlueDEF PLATINUM Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car team had a semifinal finish at the Gerber Glass & Collision NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway.
Read MoreIt had been six long years since Alexis DeJoria had last visited Route 66 Raceway. Returning for the first time since 2017, she was looking forward to celebrating her milestone 200th Funny Car event at the historic Joliet, Ill. facility, but after struggling during qualifying, and experiencing a starting line mishap in the opening round of eliminations, it was a weekend DeJoria and the DC Motorsports team would rather soon forget.
Read MoreIt was announced over the weekend that Camping World, the title sponsor for the NHRA National Event series would be leaving the series at the conclusion of the 2024 season. This leaves NHRA with the huge task of finding a corporate branding partner to form a relationship with prior to the start of the 2025 season.
Read MoreWhilst there may have been a two-week break in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, there was no rest for Elite Motorsports as the largest professional team in drag racing worked nonstop to improve performance in all areas of its robust racing program.
Read MoreWith the NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock class set to make its first appearance of the 2023 season this weekend, Johnny Pluchino is prepared to come out swinging in his Feather-Lite Batteries-powered $hameless Racing ’13 Mustang.
Read MoreReigning world champion Brittany Force and the Flav-R-Pac / Monster Energy Chevrolet dragster team are seeking their first victory of the season as they enter the Gerber Glass & Collision NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance.
Read MoreAustin Prock and the Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist Chevrolet dragster team enter the Gerber Glass & Collision NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance as the most recent winners in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel class moving them into fourth in the championship points standings.
Read MoreHold on tight for a mind-blowing Double Event at the historic Throwdown in T-Town
May 10-13th at Tulsa Raceway Park. After moving the recently postponed season-opener in Texas to Tulsa, fans and racers alike will be treated to an extended 4-day event.
Read MoreElite Motorsports Pro Stock driver Fernando Cuadra Jr. powered his way to the final round of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals today at zMAX Dragway.
Read MoreFor the second time in their careers, Robert Hight and the Flav-R-Pac / Cornwell Tools / AAA Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car team and Austin Prock and the Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster team swept the nitro categories
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