Category: Drag Racing News
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Summit Motorsports Park Celebrates Champions of the 2025 Edelbrock Super Series
Norwalk, OH – The Summit Motorsports Park is renowned for its competitive racing environment, as showcased in the 2025 Edelbrock Super Series. The top racers demonstrated exceptional skill throughout the season, culminating in an exciting finale on August 23, 2025. The park proudly announces its champions, who achieved remarkable success: Carl Keil II – 2025…
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TONY SCHUMACHER MAKES EPIC COMEBACK AT THE INDY 500
Tony Schumacher returns to the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, marking a significant event in his career and for Rick Ware Racing (RWR). Schumacher, an eight-time Top Fuel champion and the winningest driver in NHRA history, aims to capture his first U.S. Nationals win since 2016. This race…
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Fling Series Launches Inaugural Summit Racing Equipment Event
The 2025 Fling Series season will resume from August 27-31 with the inaugural Summit Racing Equipment Fling at Norwalk, Ohio, hosted by Summit Motorsports Park. This event will gather 415 top bulb competitors alongside 32 bottom bulb racers, supported by Laris Motorsports Insurance. Racing kicks off on Wednesday with OEM Combustion Service Day, allowing competitors…
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Unveiling the Original HEMI 426 Test Mule: The 1968 Plymouth Barracuda NHRA Super Stocker with Herb McCandless and Buddy Martin
The 1968 Plymouth Barracuda, known as the original Mopar test mule, is a significant piece of drag racing history, particularly in the realms of Stock and Super Stock categories. Created by Tom Hoover and Dick Maxwell in collaboration with Chrysler Performance, this vehicle was designed to excel in Super Stock drag racing. An engaging interview…
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Alex Laughlin to Reveal Lincoln Welders Pro Mod Camaro at NHRA U.S. Nationals
At the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals, Alex Laughlin, one of drag racing’s most versatile drivers, will debut his new Lincoln Welders-backed Pro Mod Camaro. His excitement is palpable as he prepares to showcase the car at the sport’s premier event. Laughlin, known for his proficiency across various classes from Pro Stock to…
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From Gridiron to Drag Strip: Fletcher Cox Accelerates into His Next Chapter
The Competition Plus Team is committed to providing accurate, timely, and engaging content in drag racing. Since its inception, the team has focused on delivering the latest news, in-depth features, expert analysis, and exclusive interviews, ensuring readers remain connected to the thrills and nuances of the sport. Their goal is to be a reliable source…
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Get Ready for BTE King of the Coast Event #4: September 5-7!
The 21st Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series, sponsored by David McMurtry Engines, will take place from September 5-7, 2025, at Gulfport Dragway in Gulfport, MS. This exciting event features multiple classes of racing, including Electronics, Footbrake, Sportsman, and Junior Dragsters. A highlight of this year’s event is the new Saturday $1,000-to-win…
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Drag Racing Highlights: August 24, 2025
Thunderstorms on Saturday evening at Bristol Dragway prompted officials of the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series to postpone the completion of the Thunder Valley Throwdown until the upcoming DragWars event at GALOT. Meanwhile, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is currently active at Beech Bend Raceway Park for the annual Division 3…
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Forrest Lucas, Founder of Lucas Oil Products, Dies at 83
Forrest Lucas, the influential founder of Lucas Oil and a prominent figure in motorsports, has passed away at the age of 83. Born in 1942 in Ramsey, Indiana, Lucas began his career as a truck driver and mechanic, ultimately creating a successful business empire in automotive lubricants and fuel treatments. Together with his wife, Charlotte,…
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BangShift.com Presents: The Grind Hard Giant Trike Project – Parts 8 & 9: Final Fabrications Complete and the Exciting First Start!
The excitement around the ongoing build project from Grind Hard Plumbing is palpable, as parts 8 and 9 have been released. This undertaking is described as extensive and ambitious, ideal for those who embrace challenges. The latest update highlights the team’s dedication to finalizing details before the initial start-up, showcasing their commitment to pushing creative…