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NHRA Factory Stock Showdown returns for 2016
The extreme racing of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown is returning for the 2016 season with four appearances on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series including a new stop at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. This season will mark the fifth year of the program that was designed to showcase the Chevrolet COPO Camaro, Ford Mustang Cobra Jet and the Dodge Mopar Challenger Drag Pak. The Factory StockRead More
JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals Comes To Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky
JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals Event Schedule Set for May 27-29 Return to Beech Bend Raceway Park The much anticipated return of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29 is taking shape with the event schedule being announced today. This year’s event is expected to be the largest sportsman only national event ever with over $108,000 in cash purse andRead More
Robzneed4speed – Top Ten Stock/Super Stock Wheel Stands 2015
Robzneed4speed put together another great top ten wheelstand video of the 2015 season. Check out more of his videos on his YouTube channel Happy New Year! I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome back Diamond RV and Port A Tree Timing Systems as Major Sponsors for the upcoming 2016 racing season. Also a shout out to Chris Barnes from WHEELZUP Radio as we continue our working relationship for 2016.Read More
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events to be televised on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of NHRA Drag Racing are born, will be showcased in 16 races throughout the season on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX Sports 2 (FS2). FS2 will televise a one-hour program of select 2016 Lucas Oil Series events in primetime from 9-10 p.m. on the Thursday following each national event. In addition, FS1 will re-air the one-hour telecasts withinRead More
Cobra Jet, COPO and Drag Pak to compete heads at 6 NMCA events
NMCA Announces New Factory Super Cars Class Cobra Jet, COPO and Drag Pak to compete in heads up Pro Stock style drag racing at all 6 NMCA events for the first time in history! Since 2008, the factories have been turning out drag-spec muscle cars in low volume with the sole purpose of class drag racing. It began as a throwback to the ‘60s era programs that carried namesRead More
New NHRA License Procedures Introduced
To increase sportsman racer participation and support member tracks, NHRA will streamline its competition license program effective Jan. 1, 2016. Updates will include three new classifications: Professional, Pro/Sportsman and Sportsman. Certain levels of competitors in the new Pro/Sportsman and Sportsman categories can obtain a license without a medical exam and will have a lower fee to boost entry level participation. Licensed racers at this level also will enjoy aRead More
NHRA Super Stock world championship Justin Lamb
A second NHRA world championship for Justin Lamb crowns successful 2015season for Lamb Motorsports; Justin also earns NHRA Division 7 Driver of the Year honors HENDERSON,Nev. (Dec. 16, 2015) – The taste of success typically triggers the urge to again savor that triumphant flavor. And for Las Vegas native Justin Lamb, a nibble of achievement has become a regular snack for the now two-time NHRA Lucas Oil Drag RacingRead More
NHRA adds FS/AA class for Stock Elminator
NHRA has added a new weight break class for Stock. FS/AA will have a weight break of 5.50-5.99. No index has been posted yet, but we are guessing it would be 9.40. Going by the 3 tenth separation of classes A through D, it is logical to assume the new class will have a 9.40 index. NHRA made the move because many of the new cars already have natural weightRead More
Summit Racing Equipment Renews Partnership with IHRA
The International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) is pleased to announce that Summit Racing Equipment will continue their long-standing relationship with the IHRA by renewing their commitment to IHRA’s sportsman racers. As part of the partnership, the world’s largest automotive performance equipment company will continue to be the title sponsor of the Summit Pro-Am Tour and the industry leading Summit Live Webcast of each event in the series. Summit has also extendedRead More
Tucson Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network
Tucson Dragway, in Tucson, Ariz., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of Division 7, the Pacific Division. Located just south of Interstate 10 on the Pima County Fair Grounds, Tucson Dragway is one of the nation’s most active drag racing facilities. Formerly an IHRA track, Tucson Dragway offered a full and dynamic schedule with nearly 100 events in 2015 and is looking forward to evenRead More
2016 Mustang Body-In-White and Competition Kit
Ford Performance Parts Announces 2016 Mustang Body-In-White and Competition Kit Body-In-White (BIW) is all-new production body for race car builds Sold for off-road race competition only BIW comes painted white and includes hood, doors and deck-lid Competition Kit includes most factory parts and hardware required to build a drag race Mustang On the heels of the 2016 Cobra Jet Mustang reveal at SEMA, Ford Performance has announced a 2016Read More
David Barton In A COPO For 2016 / Jonathan Allegrucci Super Charged Drag Pak
David Barton and Jonathan Allegrucci will most certainly be driving new cars next season. David Barton has teamed up with Gary Wolkwitz to campaign a 2015 COPO for FS/XX next season. David has being working hard on the 2015 COPO owned by Gary. Gary took delivery of the last 2015 Super Charged COPO. Although the car was complete, it has been completely torn down and is now being builtRead More