Category: Drag Racing News
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November 1, 2025: The Latest in Drag Racing News – Your Comprehensive Drag Racing Guide
The content details various racing teams and their vehicles participating in different divisions of drag racing. Key entries include: River Racing: Owned by Dave & Paula Rver from Maquoketa, Iowa, they compete in the Nostalgia Pro Stock category with a Chevrolet Camaro, operated by a 5-speed manual transmission. VHBR/Ground Force: Lance Van Hauen’s team from…
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Dodge Reveals Exclusive Limited Edition Charger Drag Pak
Dodge has made a significant entrance into the drag racing arena with the unveiling of the 2026 Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak, its first-ever factory-built drag racing car, limited to just 50 units. This vehicle marks the Charger’s debut in NHRA Factory Stock Showdown competition and showcases a powerful 354 cubic-inch HEMI V8 engine, known…
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Revive Your Ride: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reupholstering Bucket Seats for a Fresh Look
Reupholstering old bucket seats can be an exciting DIY project, especially if you have a background or interest in sewing. The narrator reflects on discussions with their mother about attempting this task, feeling initially daunted but inspired by online instructional videos. They plan to tackle this project on a couple of old seats they have.…
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Gaige Herrera Stacks Urgency for NHRA Nevada Nationals Showdown
Gaige Herrera enters the 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals at Las Vegas with a different mindset this year, driven by urgency as he trails teammate Richard Gadson by 72 points in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Herrera has enjoyed a successful season, winning six races, but with only two races left, including Las…
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Bowser’s Vision: The ‘Crawl-Walk-Run’ Strategy Revives the California Hot Rod Reunion
Blake Bowser has successfully revived the California Hot Rod Reunion during his second year in charge, transforming it into a vibrant event praised by both attendees and Hall of Fame journalist Dave Wallace. The 2025 edition, marked by push-starts and Nitro Revival’s nighttime cacklefests, recaptured the essence of the reunion’s origins, thanks to collaboration with…
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TB Promotions Unveils Exciting Schedule for 2026 Big Money Bracket Series
Mark your calendars for the 2026 TB Promotions Big Money Bracket Series, featuring six must-attend events! After a record-breaking 2025 season, TB Promotions is poised for an electrifying year, promising larger payouts, new venues, and the nation’s top racers. Kicking off on January 24, the series will commence with the 6th Annual Derby City 5K…
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Comprehensive Guide to Pro Mods for the Las Vegas Finale
The 2025 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series finale is set for this weekend at The Strip Las Vegas Motor Speedway, featuring a tightly contested championship race. The event marks the last of ten races this season and the concluding round in Pro Mod’s “Road to the Championship.” Points leader Billy Banaka holds a…
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From Accountant to Racing Superstar: A Journey of Speed and Passion
Daniel Wilkerson, a former accountant and now a prominent NHRA Funny Car driver, has transitioned into full-time racing, reaching the ranks of top-10 championship contender. With a master’s degree in accounting, Wilkerson spent a decade balancing his professional life with his passion for drag racing, where he initially worked as a mechanic on his father…
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Transforming Tom Farrington’s 1966 Chevelle: Watch the Full Install of Ridetech’s MOMENTUM Chassis!
Ridetech has recently introduced a groundbreaking line of suspension systems designed for muscle cars, departing from the traditional bolt-on approach. Their first offering, a complete replacement subframe for Camaros, garnered widespread acclaim. Now, they extend their innovation to the GM A-Body platform with the new Momentum Chassis—a full, bolt-in, high-performance solution that promises to elevate…
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Tommy and Judy Franklin of PDRA Set the Record Straight and Outline 2026 Season Plans in Open Letter to Racing Community
In an open letter, PDRA owners Tommy and Judy Franklin expressed their gratitude for the 2025 Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series season, highlighting it as one of the most competitive years in its history. They thanked racers, host tracks, and their dedicated staff and marketing partners for their contributions. Addressing recent speculation regarding…