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All-Electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400
Ford Performance Introduces All-Electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400, Ford’s First Factory Fully Electric Dragster Prototype DEARBORN – It won’t hurt your ears and doesn’t use a drop of fuel, but it’s projected to crush the quarter-mile in the low-8-second range at more than 170 mph. For the first time ever, Ford Performance introduces a one-off Mustang Cobra Jet factory drag racer with all-electric propulsion. The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototypeRead More
NHRA announces revised schedule for Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
In consideration of the COVID-19 global pandemic, NHRA officials have announced revisions to the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The series is tentatively planned to resume June 5-7 with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. 25 Mar 2020 In consideration of the COVID-19 global pandemic, NHRA officials have announced revisions to the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The series is tentatively planned toRead More
The Gatornationals… Sportsman only
The Gatornationals were postponed for the first time in its history, this is the 51st annual race. Although the race was postponed for the Pro’s, the sportsman were able to complete their race, another first in the history of NHRA. As everyone is aware of the the Covid19 spreading across the country, NHRA made the right move. The sportsman would have no fans as NHRA limited the track to racersRead More
NHRA Postpones Season for at Least 30 Days
NHRA PRESS RELEASE ON THE CORONAVIRUS…. At this time we are suspending all NHRA drag racing for thirty days in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This suspension includes events at all NHRA-owned tracks and any NHRA-sanctioned events such as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as National opens, Super Quicks and the Hot Rod Heritage Series. As to National Events,Read More
NHRA Arizona Nationals Winners
The NHRA Arizona Nationals were sold out on Sunday, and for this day you would see three rounds of Sportsman racing instead of the normal 2 rounds. The weather did have an impact on Saturday as the rains slowed the days racing. Temps 0n Sunday would reach 70 with sunshine all day. Racing was tough on Sunday, as there would be only one red light in all 7 finals. Read More
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Winners
Its been a long winter and its not over in many parts of the country, but Pomona is alive and well starting off NHRA’s Sportsman Championship season. Weather wise, you could not ask for a nicer week. Temps in the 70’s and no rain, it does not get any better, a great way to start the racing season off. Another great way to start the season off is having aRead More
ATI Partner’s with Dan Fletcher Racing
January 21, 2020 When you have 104 national event wins and 3 NHRA National Championships, who do you pick for your partner? It’s easy – only the best! Dan Fletcher, one of the most successful drag racers of all time, has chosen to partner with ATI Performance Products (Baltimore, Maryland). Dan has always campaigned with ATI products which helped him to achieve these stratospheric goals. ATI branding will play aRead More
Maple Grove Raceway Sold
Motorsports Developers partners Joe Casella, Jordan Levitt and Chris Winter have agreed to purchase Maple Grove Raceway from the Stauffer family. The asking price was 8 Million, but no sale price has been disclosed. The track open in 1962, and is a favorite in the northeast and brings in large crowds when NHRA is in town. The group will keep the racetrack and expand seating and improve the overall motorsportsRead More
Portatree Pocket
Portatree is proud to introduce our newest handheld practice tree: the Portatree Pocket. The Pocket’s new graphics display with backlight greatly improves screen readability while the new, sturdy transbrake-like button makes practicing on-the-go easy! Updated features including instant green tree, results blocker, and bump staging provide users with new ways to practice while selectable button motion, bump up and down, and twice your tree bring new options for delay boxRead More
NHRA 2020 Stock/Super Stock Rule Changes
2020 Rule Changes SECTION 1A:STOCK, ENGINE:1,PISTONS (Page 5) (12/4/2019)OEM or NHRA-accepted aftermarket replacements permitted provided such items comply with all requirements set forth in this section. Aftermarket pistons permitted, may be forged, billet or cast and must retain the OEM as-cast or as-forged head configuration. The manufacturer or ID number must remain unaltered and fully visible to determine the correct application. Intake side of head may be +/-2 degrees fromRead More
Auto Club NHRA Finals Winners
The Auto Club NHRA Finals, the last race of the season with very little impact on most classes for the final points race to the top for the sportsman. Although mathematically there were some champions yet to be decided, but they were long shots. Weather wise, what can we say, its California and its usually very nice this time of year. Temps in the low 60’s in the morning toRead More
2020 MOPAR® DODGE CHALLENGER DRAG PAK DEBUTS AT SEMA SHOW
2020 MOPAR® DODGE CHALLENGER DRAG PAK DEBUTS AT SEMA SHOW Go big or go home, that’s the saying, right? Well our friends at Dodge, Mopar® and SRT® have done just that with the release of the 2020 Challenger Drag Pak. Let’s face it, if you’re going to debut your latest weapon to take on the competition on the drag strips across the country, might as well do it during theRead More