Class Racer
George Wright – Cobra Jet Body In White Project
George Wright has been involved in drag racing since 1973. In 1980 George was getting serious about racing and formed a partnership with Mike Pustelny and Joe Pavlovich on a 1970 Mustang to compete in NHRA Super Stock J. With many class wins at NHRA national events along with NHRA records, George new this is what he wanted to do. The partnership lasted until 1986. In 1987 he beganRead More
NHRA Announces Changes to the CIC System for Comp Eliminator
NHRA Announces Changes to Competition Index Control System for Comp Eliminator Bolstering its initiative to increase sportsman participation, NHRA is announcing changes for Competition Eliminator beginning in 2016. Changes are being made to the Competition Index Control system that was originally introduced in the eliminator in 1990. “Competition Eliminator is truly one of the most unique categories, in that it offers all out racing between a wide variety ofRead More
Division 2 Heat Wave Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL 2016 schedule
The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce the Division 2 Heat Wave Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL 2016 schedule. The 2016 Division 2 Heat Wave competitors will have one of the most exciting seasons in the division’s history. The 2016 schedule has never been better for the racers within the very competitive division. Having events at some great facilities like Immokalee, Bradenton, Orlando, South GeorgiaRead More
Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, CA Winners
The Auto Club NHRA Finals brings to close the last race of the year. Many sportsman were still battling it out for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series National Championship, with less than a round between them it was an exciting race to say the least. The weather was great except for a few rain delays on the final day of racing. Comp: TonyRead More
Ford Debuts The Almighty 2016 Cobra Jet At SEMA 2015
Sitting under the fluorescent lights in Ford’s Booth at the 2015 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show, the biggest aftermarket trade show in the world, was a somewhat familiar face. Recognizable graphics on the side of this S550 Mustang made it obvious to every auto enthusiast at SEMA just exactly what they were looking at. That’s right, there sat a shiny 2016 Cobra Jet in true S550 form. First, let’sRead More
NHRA on FOX television schedule headlined by 17 live Sunday finals shows
NHRA on FOX television schedule headlined by 17 live Sunday finals shows; four on Fox broadcast network Officials from NHRA and FOX Sports have unveiled the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series television schedule highlighted by 17 live Sunday finals shows, including four on the FOX broadcast network, and eight primetime Friday night qualifying shows. The four Sunday finals shows that will air live on the FOX broadcastRead More
NHRA Updates License Procedure to Streamline Process
NHRA Updates License Procedure to Streamline Process To increase sportsman racer participation and support member tracks, NHRA will streamline its competition license program effective January 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 atRead More
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Winners
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is among one the best race tracks in the country. A bucket list race track for most racers and fans, it always brings out the best from all parts of the county. Its the first of 3 western races for the sportsman going into the final races of the season. Vegas national, Vegas points race, and the last race of the season,Read More
Troy Williams, Jr. Drives to IHRA Division Championship, Runner-Up National Finish
Accomplished sportsman racer and FTI Performance representative Troy Williams, Jr. is enjoying yet another successful season behind the wheel of a myriad of sportsman drag racing machines. Williams, a former IHRA World Champion and Million Dollar Race winner, has already added a handful of trophies to his overfilled mantle in 2015. In the IHRA Hot Rod (10.90) ranks, Williams took the wheel of friend Justin Cooper’s Nova, which isRead More
Top Ten Iconic Names in Stock and Super Stock
Class Racer Magazine puts together the top ten iconic Stock and Super Stock names. As you can see there is one driver that has made the top ten 3 times. Its hard to get away from his impact on the sport. It was tough to get to the top ten, many names are associated with dealerships, which was very popular in the 60’s. These names are also very iconic,Read More
NHRA – New Complimentary Contingency Program
New Complimentary Contingency Program designed to increase sponsor participation at national event level NHRA has announced a new level of support to its contingency program, designed to increase racer award postings through broader contingency sponsor participation and support of NHRA racers at NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and NHRA SPORTSnationals events. The Complimentary Contingency Program is a no-fee contingency program designed for contingency partners who want toRead More
Ford Performance To unveil the 2016 Cobra Jet at SEMA
Ford Performance will unveil the 2016 Cobra Jet at SEMA. No details have been released as of today, but at the 2015 SEMA show, which takes place starting November 3, we should have all the info on the 2016 Cobra Jet. There are already teams working on building the 2016 Cobra Jet for next season. Anthony Bongiovanni Racing and Bardekoff Racing are just two teams readying the new CJ.