Category: Drag Racing News
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Crafting a Custom Gas Tank at Home: A Simple Guide to Bead and Hammer Forming Sheet Metal with Everyday Tools
Karl Fisher’s Make It Kustom YouTube channel has inspired many, including me, to explore metal forming at home with basic tools. His enthusiasm for hammer forming and pressing metal showcases how achievable these projects can be without needing specialized equipment. The only costly items required are a drill and an air hammer, both easily found…
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Phil Burkart to Lead Dana Hard’s Nitro FC Team, ‘Hard Guys’
Veteran NHRA Funny Car driver Phil Burkart is making a comeback to nitro competition, joining Dana Hard’s “Hard Guys” Mustang-bodied Nitro Funny Car team for the 2025 NHRA season. Burkart, who has been a competitor in the nitro ranks since 1998 and boasts four NHRA national event wins, brings valuable experience and enthusiasm to the…
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Before NFL Hall of Fame and Supreme Court Justice: Alan Page’s Unexpected Drag Racing Days
Competition Plus Team has consistently focused on providing accurate, timely, and engaging content in the drag racing community. Since its inception, the team has catered to readers seeking the latest news, in-depth features, expert analysis, and exclusive interviews. This commitment allows readers to stay connected to the sport’s vibrant pulse, ensuring they receive the most…
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"Snow Badger Rides Again! 🐾❄️ #BuiltNotBought #NoPrepRacing #TurboLife #TurboLS #BurnoutBeast #TurboFoxBody"
The content highlights the excitement surrounding “Snow Badger,” a car involved in no prep racing, a competitive motorsport where cars race on untreated surfaces. The emphasis on the hashtags #builtnotbought and #noprepracing suggests a focus on DIY and grassroots car culture, showcasing the individuality and effort behind building race-ready vehicles. The use of terms like…
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Jr. Racers Excel at SWJDS Diamond Rush Event
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Southwest Jr. Dragster Series, presented by Vision Industrial Services, held its Diamond Rush event at Prescott Raceway on May 3-4, 2025. This two-day competition featured several classes, including 11.90, 8.90, and 7.90 Index classes, as well as Quick 16, Trophy, and a $3,000-to-win All Run Big Money event. Saturday’s Results: 11.90…
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May 5, 2025: Latest Updates in Drag Racing
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set to return to Route 66 Raceway near Chicago, celebrating 25 years of racing at the venue with the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals. This milestone event reflects the series’ growth and evolution over the years. Additionally, the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division…
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Race Highlights from the PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown
The PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown took place at Virginia Motorsports Park, showcasing thrilling races and notable upsets. In the Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous class, Marcus Butner secured his first win after overcoming challenges, defeating Amber Denton in the finals with a 3.639 at 208.55 MPH. Butner’s performance included consistently strong qualifying, landing him as the second…
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Grudge Match Showdown: Small Tire Outlaws & Truck Warz at Shadyside – May 2025!
Shadyside Dragway is set to host an exciting event, showcasing the “Small Tire Outlaws” and “Truck Warz” grudge races in May 2025. Unlike typical test and tune nights at various tracks, Shadyside has elevated this experience. The track has adapted its Thursday night events to include thrilling shootout classes, responding to the enthusiasm of local…
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Father-Son Duo Steding Joins Butner, Huffman, Salminen, and Vincent as Winners of the PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown
Kurt and Ethan Steding celebrated victory at the Travis Mills Foundation PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown at Virginia Motorsports Park, with Kurt winning in Pro Boost and Ethan in Pro Street. This was their second time sharing the winner’s circle at a race, part of the 2025 Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series. Other winners included…
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Rewrite this title better STEDING FATHER-SON DUO AMONG WINNERS AT PDRA MID-ATLANTIC SHOWDOWN
Summarize this content to 250 words Kurt Steding and his son, Ethan, celebrated in the winner’s circle for the second time in their careers at the Travis Mills Foundation PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown presented by Red Line Shirt Club on Saturday night. Kurt won in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive, while…