Category: Drag Racing News
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Tony Stewart on Pro Mods: “Fuel Cars Are Easier to Drive”
Motorsports icon Tony Stewart has expressed reluctance about racing in the Pro Mod drag class, despite his extensive background in various racing disciplines. In a recent interview on the Shake & Bake Show, Stewart humorously noted that he feels driving a fuel car is easier than piloting a Pro Mod. His apprehension stems from his…
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WHISPERS IN THE WIND: ARE NEW PRO STOCK CONTROVERSIES LOOMING?
The focus of recent news in the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) has been on penalties against Elite Motorsports and racer Erica Enders. This weekend’s NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond may shift the conversation toward performance discrepancies among Pro Stock racers. There’s growing concern regarding the use of outdated tires, specifically those manufactured eight years…
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Bracket Racing Action at US 41 Motor-Plex! #BracketRacing #DragRace #Motorsport #NoPrep #RacingFun
The content revolves around a passionate car enthusiast’s adventures in the automotive world, focusing primarily on cars built between 1965 and 1973, although the author appreciates vehicles from later years as well. The writer invites readers to join their journey through car shows, meets, museums, and spontaneous discoveries across America. They express a deep admiration…
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Wied Secures Second Title with 2025 Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex
At the 2025 NHRA Right Trailers Western Conference Finals held at Texas Motorplex, Carson Wied secured his second championship in the 12-year-old category, having previously won in the 10-year-old bracket in 2023. Other champions included Bo Smith (6-9), Ryker Flowers (10), Gavin Fojt (11), Holden Pavlock (13), Luka Markham (14), Allison Bolle (15), and Sarah…
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Torrence Seeks Consistency Amid Hot Streak in Virginia
Last season, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) each triumphed in Richmond. The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series features the ninth race, broadcast on FOX and FS1, with eliminations on June 22 starting at 4 p.m. ET. This year continues the two-day race format, allowing…
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Stewart and Hagan Charge into Richmond, Primed for Victory
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set to take place at Virginia Motorsports Park for the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals. Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) drivers Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan are gearing up as they aim for the Regular Season points finale and the Countdown To The Championship. Tony Stewart is…
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Unleashed: Taking the Porsche 963 RSP for a Thrilling Ride on Public Roads
For decades, the prevailing belief has been that race cars are too loud, powerful, and fast for public roads, often resulting in dangerous consequences. Historic events like the 1972 Supercar Scare in Australia underscored this notion. However, a fascinating exception dates back to 1974 when Count Gregorio Rossi di Montelera approached Porsche to create a…
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Ty Tutterow, Scriba, Denton, Drinkwater, Melnick, and McGee Claim Victory at PDRA North vs. South Shootout
Ty Tutterow achieved his first victory in the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series at the North vs. South Shootout, driving his father Todd Tutterow’s screw-blown Quik Fuel ’69 Camaro. Tutterow won against Steve King with a time of 3.667 seconds at 206.54 MPH. Other winners included Fredy Scriba in Pro Nitrous, Blake Denton…
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PDRA North-South Shootout: Round-by-Round Results
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Turbocharged LS AMC Javelin: Winter No Prep Racing Thrills! #Dragracing #Turbo #Boost
The article “Turbo LS AMC Javelin Winter No Prep Racing” from No Prep Racing highlights the performance of a turbocharged LS engine in a 1970 AMC Javelin during winter no-prep drag racing events. The Javelin, equipped with a turbocharged LS engine, has achieved impressive times, including a 9.98-second quarter-mile at 136 mph. This performance is…