Category: Drag Racing News
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2025 Yellowbullet Nationals: Highlights and Key Takeaways
The 2025 Yellowbullet Nationals, now in its 16th year, was a resounding success at Cecil County Dragway, organized by Monty and Maria Mikho. The event attracted over 375 cars, bolstered by excellent weather. Noteworthy performances included Jim Halsey’s impressive Pro Mod run in his nitrous-assisted Camaro, Blacklist, clocking a 3.621-second pass. This event, originating from…
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BangShift.com Tool Test & Review: Discovering the Toughest Locking Pliers – A Showdown of Nearly 20 Brands!
Locking pliers, commonly known as vice grips, come in various shapes and sizes for versatile applications. While “Vice Grip” is often used generically, numerous brands exist with varying quality and price points. To determine which locking pliers are effective and which are not, it’s essential to understand their proper usage. A video from Project Farm…
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Greg Anderson Secures U.S. Nationals Pole, Matches Warren Johnson for Pro Stock Record
Greg Anderson’s legacy is firmly established as he achieved a significant milestone at the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, securing his 138th No. 1 qualifying start driving the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro. This achievement ties him with Pro Stock pioneer Warren Johnson for the most No. 1 qualifiers in the class’s history. Anderson,…
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FORCE, BECKMAN, ANDERSON, AND HERRERA CLAIM TOP SPOTS AT U.S. NATIONALS
At the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Brittany Force, Jack Beckman, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera all retained their No. 1 qualifying spots, setting the stage for Monday’s eliminations. Beckman achieved a standout time of 3.865 seconds at 332.26 mph, marking his fifth top qualifying position…
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Vic Ellinger Strikes Gold: Wins $50,000 on an Exciting Friday at the Summit Racing Fling Presented by Total Seal
Victor Ellinger triumphed in the $50,000 main event on Strange Engineering Friday during the Summit Racing Equipment Fling at Norwalk, held at the Summit Motorsports Park. The event featured a competitive field of 400 box entries and 32 no-box entries. In the no-box final, Jaeden Durst emerged victorious against Jennifer Vignola, earning a $2,000 bonus…
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NHRA Results: 2025 Indy Saturday Qualifying Highlights
At the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Doug Kalitta clinched his fifth Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victory of the season, defeating Clay Millican in the final round. Kalitta’s dragster achieved a best time of 3.730 seconds at 332.92 mph. Other category winners included J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Richard…
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Join the Horsepower Wars Newsletter – Stay in the Loop!
If you crave the thrill of high-performance cars and intense automotive challenges, Horsepower Wars is your ultimate destination. This thrilling web show pits teams of builders and drivers against each other in fierce competitions that test skill and ingenuity. From transforming scrap metal into fast drag racers to intense dyno contests, Horsepower Wars delivers authentic…
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Live Stream the 2nd Annual La Texan Lasso Big Money Bracket Race at Texas Motorplex – FREE on BangShift.com!
The 2nd Annual La Texan Lasso Big Money Bracket Race is taking place at the Texas Motorplex this weekend, featuring three days of high-stakes racing. The event kicks off on Friday with the Burleson Construction $10,000 to win Warmup, followed by the Ezell Race Cars $20,000 race on Saturday, and culminates with another $20,000 race…
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NHRA Pro Stock Team Owner Ken Black Remembered for His Impact on the Sport
Ken Black, the influential Las Vegas businessman behind KB Racing, now known as KB Titan Racing, has passed away at the age of 79. In a heartfelt social media tribute, the team and driver Greg Anderson honored Black as a “true legend and friend.” Black had a profound impact on both drag racing and the…
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Weather Delays Qualifying at U.S. Nationals as Comella and Engels Take the Lead
Rain caused a delay in Wednesday’s qualifying at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, but after the weather improved, the Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge and other categories resumed their sessions. Steve Comella from Webster, N.Y., secured the top HEMI Challenge spot with an impressive 8.291-second pass at 161.04 mph in his 1968 Barracuda. Close competitors included…