Category: Drag Racing News
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Sean Madden’s Impressive Z06 Corvette with a Stick Shift Twist
Sean Madden’s dream is a black-on-black C7 ZR1, a rare Corvette. However, opting for practicality, he built a 2016 Z06 aiming to become the quickest and fastest H-pattern stick shift car worldwide. With experience in stick-shift racing, Sean felt limited by his previous white Corvette and sought a new project. After posting on Facebook, he…
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Experience Live Drag Racing at Santa Pod: Tune in for the Festival of Power This Weekend!
This weekend, the renowned Santa Pod Raceway in England is hosting the Festival of Power, a significant drag racing event. The Festival serves as a precursor to the drag racing season, providing competitors, including FIA racers, the opportunity to fine-tune their vehicles such as pro mods, alcohol funny cars, and nitro bikes. Spectators can watch…
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Pro Mod Team Owners, Crew Chiefs, and Drivers Clash on Social Media Over Parity and Rule Adjustments
The recent conclusion of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series has sparked a heated debate within the Pro Mod drag racing community, focusing on the competitive balance between centrifugal and screw supercharger combinations. The series showcased unprecedented close races, with qualifier times at major events like the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals and the World Series of Pro…
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JONES’ INITIAL VISION FOR PRO MODIFIED: AMBITIOUS, BOLD, AND FAR MORE EXPLOSIVE THAN WHAT ACTUALLY UNFOLDED
Pro Modified was conceived in the 1990s as a drag racing class blending nitrous oxide and carburetors with supercharged alcohol-fueled vehicles. Ted Jones, serving as IHRA Vice President, faced the challenge of evolving drag racing after the departure of Winston as a sponsor. His introduction of Top Sportsman aimed to capitalize on the rise of…
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TB Promotions Presents: Twin Fifties Set – May 7-9
Mark your calendars for the TB Promotions Twin Fifties on May 7-9, 2026, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, IL. This thrilling bracket racing event, presented by Vintage Trailers, marks the kickoff of the UltraTech Championship points series. The weekend features the Ezell Race Cars/Riggeal’s Thursday Warm-Up Race, where the winner will receive a…
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April 3, 2026: Exciting Updates from the Drag Racing Scene
Cory Costin won a new American Race Cars dragster at the Moser Spring Fling, a notable event in the drag racing community, showcasing the competitive spirit of the sport. In other news, Don Garlits’ contributions to Top Fuel racing were highlighted, recalling how he transformed its design and performance over 55 years ago. This innovation…
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Costin Clinches Victory in Thrilling 32-Car Shootout at Spring Fling Million
The Advanced Product Design Tuesday at the Moser Engineering Spring Fling Million showcased high-stakes bracket racing with a 32-car shootout, where a $68,000 dragster served as the grand prize. Competitors began with time trials to fine-tune their setups before the elimination rounds commenced. Cory Costin emerged victorious, demonstrating exceptional skill and reaction times across the…
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Experience the Thrill: Watch the Spring Fling Million Big Money Bracket Races Live from Las Vegas – $30K Thursday!
The Spring Fling Million, one of the premier big-money bracket racing events, is back in Las Vegas, attracting top racers from across the country. This exciting event offers a robust live-stream experience featuring multiple cameras, finish line instant replays, and a variety of engaging content from the Fling staff, including tech segments, tips, tricks, and…
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Rev Up Your Weekend: Nitro Harleys Thrill at No Problem Raceway
Nitro Harley-Davidson motorcycle drag racing, marked by intense drama, witnessed a blend of mourning and celebration at the Cajun Nitro Nationals in Louisiana from March 20-22. While the community grieved the recent loss of racer Hayley Caulk, they honored her memory at this event. Samu Kemppainen made a notable recovery, returning to compete after suffering…
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LAMATTINA AND LEAHY CLAIM NITRO GLORY AT AUSSIE RIVERBEND NATIONALS
Phil Lamattina kicked off his pursuit of a first Top Fuel title since 2014 with a victory over Kyle Putland in the A-final at the Riverbend Nationals on March 28-29. In the B-final, reigning champion Wayne Newby triumphed over teammate Damien Harris. In Nitro Funny Car, Josh Leahy secured the win against Morice McMillin, while…