Mike Bodnar
A firework start to the season
In my many stories and talk about NHRA Drag Racing being on the downturn, losing racers, losing fans, and losing sponsors I believe this season is in totally different spectacle. For myself there seems to be a special essence in the air for this season of racing, it’s not just me, there is a certain hype in the air and its full momentum is moving into the Gatornationals this weekRead More
Did you sharpen your skills?
Today I was on twitter, and I came across a tweet from Luke Bogacki saying, “The harder you practice, the luckier you get.” Which is talking about your preparation for a certain event. For us, that is the 2018 race season that is now upon us, and very soon you will be hitting the track. This is and was one very long, and cold off season with a lot ofRead More
Englishtown Raceway Park – Mixed Emotions
“Ohohohohoho Raceway Park,” the jingle that has been ringing announcing drag racing events for many years, has now come to an end. Filled with many “mixed emotions” This is truly an end of an era, in the drag racing world and the tri-state area of Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Why was this track so special? It was a place for innovation. There have been many unfortunate events in NHRARead More
Right On Track with Taylor Iacono
This past season of racing was a dream year for some, or a year of struggles for others. At the start of the 2017 season I talked with Taylor Iacono. You may have heard of her from her past article on here, or have seen a girl in a black S10 with an infectious smile, and you can tell from a mile away it’s Taylor. Since we’ve last talked toRead More
Why do we race?
I show up at the racetrack with two things on my mind and that is to “I can’t wait to go fast” and to “live it up.” What do I mean when I say, “live it up?” When I say, “Live it up”, I’m meaning, have fun. Like most, the racetrack is my favorite place to be. When the outside world asks me why I enjoy it so much, isRead More
Kevin Robb… A Family Win
The 2017 season of racing has almost come to an end, for some drivers this season has been one to remember. This is the case for former comp racer Kevin Robb, now piloting two cars. One is Super Gas and the other in Super Comp. Winning his first National Event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in 1993 and also winning comp at Maple Grove Raceway in 1997, with thatRead More
Chris Gonier and his silent, but deadly 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Chris Gonier and his silent, but deadly 1969 Pontiac Firebird. His father acquired the 1969 Firebird in the early 2000’s and he grew up watching his dad race the car, waiting for his time to step into the driver’s seat. As soon as he was old enough, he jumped into the seat. The Firebird has been a father and son project for many years, undergoing updates and new parts eitherRead More
LODRS D1 Atco Dragway Recap
A recap of the winners here at the fifth stop of NHRA division one’s season, residing at Atco Dragway in New Jersey. Throughout the weekend the rain passed by at night, thankfully barely conflicting racing. There were over 500 hundred entries, a good amount of spectators, and many great rounds of racing. Here is a weekend recap of all that went down. Starting with Friday’s festivities the race featured aRead More
Nick Folk, Still on Track
The reigning Super Comp Champion Nick Folk has not skipped a beat so far this racing season. These past few months he has taken home some cash, trophies, and joined a certain group of special drivers. Starting off the year, Folk was entered in a race in division five, which is also his home division. Showing that Folk and his dragster were still firing on all cylinders as he madeRead More
Jessie and Dylan Biondo, The Next Generation
The youngest racers of the Biondo family have been hitting the track for a couple years now. Their dad, Sal Biondo has taken a backseat to his own racing program, but instead of less racing, he is racing more than ever as the crew chief for Jessie and Dylan. Two junior dragsters keeps him very busy during a weekend of racing, although he does find time to race now andRead More
Dan Fletcher – 100th NHRA National Event Win
Last weekend at the 20th Annual Route 66 Nationals in Chicago was filled with many memorable moments, but one moment topped the charts. Dan Fletcher turned the win light on in Super Street, and embarked on a milestone only two other drivers have achieved. This milestone is that he earned his 100th national event win. With this win, he joins the other two drivers, John Force and Frank Manzo. ThisRead More
Jeg’s AllStar Winners
This weekend at the Route 66 Nationals the 33rd Jeg’s AllStar event was held. The Jeg’s AllStar event is one of the most highly anticipated events for the competitors of the NHRA’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Racers accumulate points for the event at NHRA Lucas Oil divisional races prior to the competition. The best racers, in ten categories, from each of NHRA’s seven Divisions compete. Drivers compete as aRead More