The Dodge NHRA Nationals is second race of the year at the Strip and the second to last race on the NHRA tour. With only five sportsman classes competing, this race still has some national points contenders going for the championship. Temps were in the mid 40’s for first round of Stock, but by mid day it was in the mid to upper 60’s. A little warmer than we hadRead More

The Texas NHRA Fall Nationals had full schedule of sportsman classes. With a total 10, which includes the alcohol classes, this 4 day race was mandatory. All rounds were run before Sunday expect for the finals of the 8 sportsman classes we cover. The final rounds on Sunday, made the TV coverage much easier to deal with, and along with the track personal everyone got to go home at reasonableRead More

The NHRA Carolina Nationals is one of the many 3 days races on the NHRA tour. This race however was a 2 day deal, with rain pending on Sunday, NHRA made a good call running all eliminations for the sportsman on Saturday. There were some important races, and as the season whines down and the points tighten, every round win could decide a championship. In Stock, Allison Doll needs toRead More

The NHRA Midwest Nationals, the 20th stop on the NHRA tour. Its a 3 day race, like many on the tour.  There was a threat of rain, but the 3 day race was warm with temps in the mid 80’s to mid 90’s on Sunday and no rain delays. The Factory Stock Showdown cars were running number 7 out the of 8 race series. With 22 cars trying for 16Read More

5TH AND FINAL JIM BEATTIE STK/SS MEMORIAL RACE DURING THE DUTCH CLASSIC AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY Baltimore, MD — ATI Performance Products, Inc. announces the 5th and final “Jim Beattie Stock/Super Stock Memorial Race” to honor its founder, James Beattie, Sr. Jim was an avid race fan, inventor and mechanical genius. After proudly serving in the US Navy, Jim opened a modest general transmission rebuilding business which has grown intoRead More

65th annual U.S. Nationals had its winners of course, but the losers were not what you would think. The losers were the decisions that where made at this prestigious race. Parking was an absolute nightmare, delaying the start time 6 hours. They were still parking the last few rigs as the Stockers were in the lanes. They did bring all the Stockers in before qualifying started, a good move forRead More

The second race of the western swing went off with out a hitch. With beautiful weather and temps in the mid to low 80’s, you couldn’t ask for nicer weekend. Sonoma is one of the most scenic races on the NHRA tour and very popular with the sportsman racers. Seven classes competing for the covered Walley made for an exciting 3 day race.   Super Stock: Kyle Rizzoli over JonRead More

The Mile High NHRA Nationals is race that usually has good weather, but this year it was warm and the rain delay on Saturday put most the sportsman in on Sunday. The 3 day race had a small field with only 180 total sportsman in competition.   Super Stock: Justin Jenkins over Brenda Grubbs Jenkins has a slight advantage on the tree, .o11 to Grubbs .023. Grubbs takes to muchRead More

The NHRA New England Nationals should have been called the hot and humid summernationals. The weather to say the least was very uncomfortable. A big storm hit late afternoon and canceled the sportsman action for Saturday. Being the 4th of July week, car counts were down a little, but the action was great and we even had a double up in Top Dragster and Super Comp.   Super Stock: ByronRead More

The 31st annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals is in the books. There was an incident with the Factory Stock Showdown car of Jesse Alexandra. It looks as if he was off the throttle by the 1/8 mile, but then got back into the throttle and as the car crossed the finish line the rear tires locked up causing Alexandra to go head on into the wall. The car had significantRead More

A tradition at the NMCA stop at Summit Raceway Park is the Ford Performance Cobra Jet Showdown presented by Watson Racing. Boasting one of the largest gatherings of late-model and vintage Cobra Jets anywhere, the Showdown will showcase these incredible machines as they race for bragging rights and a trip the Aerospace Components winner’s circle where they will receive their NMCA Victor trophy!