All posts by Drag Illustrated
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S. Torrence, Hagan and Enders Power to Wins at NHRA Midwest Nationals
It was a day for defending world champions in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series on Sunday...
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Aaron Stanfield Doubles Up in St. Louis with Factory Stock Showdown Championship and Midwest Nationals Win
In a dominant performance at World Wide Technology Raceway 2020 Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield made...
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2022 NMCA Muscle Car Nationals Schedule Announced
The NMCA Muscle Car Nationals races into 2022 with six national events held at legendary motorsport facilities. The...
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NMRA Releases 2022 Schedule
The NMRA Ford Nationals returns to action in 2022 with six (6) all-Ford national events through unique markets...
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Hagan, Salinas and Anderson Pick Up No. 1 Qualifiers at NHRA Midwest Nationals
On the final pass of the day, defending Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan and points leader Ron...
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Aaron Stanfield Grabs Second Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown No. 1 Qualifier of Season at Midwest Nationals
For the second time this season, 2019 Factory Stock Showdown champion Aaron Stanfield qualified No. 1 at a...
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Locals and Champs Win Big with NHDRO at Norwalk
A field of new names, old familiar faces, and double winners filled the Summit Motorsports Park winners circle...
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Pro Mod Points Leader Jose Gonzalez Grabs 5th Win of 2021, Rolls to Victory in Charlotte
Points leader Jose Gonzalez continued to roll in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series...
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Wilkerson, Hart, Koretsky and Sampey Capture Wins at NHRA Carolina Nationals
After going winless for five years, Funny Car veteran Tim Wilkerson now has two wins in the past...
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B. Force, J. Force, Stanfield and Johnson Earn No. 1 Qualifiers at NHRA Carolina Nationals
Funny Car points leader John Force drove his way to the No. 1 spot for the 163rd time...
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B. Force, J. Force, Stanfield and Johnson Claim Provisional No. 1 Spots at NHRA Carolina Nationals
Both Brittany and John Force enjoyed another impressive performance in qualifying on Friday, as each raced their way...
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Justin Ashley Gets Boost from Vita C Shot For Carolina Nationals and Beyond
Justin Ashley announced today a new co-primary sponsor for the remainder of the 2021 NHRA Countdown to the...
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Rick Ware Racing Joins Clay Millican, Stringer Performance for NHRA Carolina Nationals
Rick Ware Racing (RWR) will join Stringer Performance for the DeWalt Carolina NaDonals this weekend at zMax Dragway...
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NHRA Announces 22-Event 2022 Camping World Series Schedule
NHRA officials announced today the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule to include 22 national events...
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Dallas Glenn Signs Summit Racing Equipment as Associate Sponsor for Remainder of Countdown
Pro Stock young gun Dallas Glenn announced today that Summit Racing Equipment will be joining on as an...
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Aaron Brooks Named New Tuner for Doug Foley, Foley Lewis Racing
Veteran nitro crew chief Aaron Brooks has been hired as the new crew chief for Doug Foley’s Foley...
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Kalitta Motorsports, Autodesk Continue Technology Collaboration
Kalitta Motorsports works to create product designs and expand manufacturing capabilities for the multi-time world championship drag racing...
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Interview: Matt Hagan on COVID Bout and Returning to Action at NHRA Carolina Nationals
Reigning NHRA Camping World Series Funny Car champion Matt Hagan will return to competition this weekend at the...
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Greg Anderson To Be Inducted Into North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson is having an extraordinary year. Last weekend, the North Carolina resident...
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Joey Oksas and Bill Bernard Lead Winners at Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series at U.S. 131 Nationals
For the second consecutive race, Joey Oksas drove his way to the winner’s circle, picking up the Pro...
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Don Prudhomme, Richard Shute Named Texas Motorplex Legends
Iconic drag racer Don Prudhomme and award-winning drag racing photographer Richard Shute will be recognized as Texas Motorplex...
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NHDRO to Conclude 2021 Season at Norwalk
The Midwest’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—NHDRO—is making their first trip to the Midwest’s favorite dragstrip—Summit Motorsports Park....
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DI Driver Blog Presented by WELD Racing: Megan Meyer
It’s that time of the year, when companies are setting their budgets for 2022 and racers are getting...
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Jim Liaw Hired as General Manager of PRI
Jim Liaw has joined Performance Racing Industry (PRI) as the General Manager leading the staff and operations out...
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Tommy Johnson Jr., Billy Torrence, Greg Anderson and Steve Johnson Win Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil
Filling in for defending world champ Matt Hagan, Funny Car veteran Tommy Johnson Jr. picked up a memorable...
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Greg Anderson Ties Warren Johnson as Winningest NHRA Pro Stock Drivers with Maple Grove Win
Greg Anderson looked to be unstoppable as he entered the 2021 season of NHRA’s Camping World Drag Racing...
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Tommy Johnson Jr. Wins Reading Playoff Race on Behalf of Sidelined Matt Hagan
‘Unprecedented’ has been the name of the game for most things COVID-related, and NHRA Drag Racing is no...
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Justin Ashley Jumps to Fourth in Top Fuel Points Following Runner-Up Effort at Maple Grove
Racing in his first official Countdown playoff race Justin Ashley, of Plainview, New York, drove the Smart Sanitizer...
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John Force Takes Funny Car Points Lead with Runner-Up Finish at Maple Grove
John Force and the PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car made their 260th final round...
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Semifinal Finish in Reading Pushes Troy Coughlin Jr. Up Pro Stock Countdown Rankings
Sophomore Pro Stock driver Troy Coughlin Jr. posted a very solid weekend at the 36th annual Mopar NHRA...
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Dustin Lynch to Headline Texas Motorplex Country Music Line-Up for Stampede of Speed Music Festival
The inaugural Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex (7500 Hwy 287, Ennis, Texas 75119) will kick into...
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Holley Increases NMRA Purses by Over $11,000 for Biggest Ford Motorsport Event of 2021
The upcoming Whipple Superchargers NMRA World Finals + Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival just got even bigger thanks to...
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DI Roundtable: Biggest Moments From ‘The Big Go,’ Missing Monday at Indy, and Championship Predictions
In this week’s edition of the Drag Illustrated Roundtable, the DI team weighs in on the major happenings...
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Troy Coughlin Jr. to Promote Universal Parks and Resorts During Key Stretch of NHRA Races
Continuing a partnership started by his six-time world champion uncle Jeg Coughlin Jr., sophomore Pro Stock driver Troy...
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Gearhead Coffee Added as Kalitta Motorsports Hospitality Partner
Texas-based Gearhead Coffee has joined Kalitta Motorsports as a hospitality partner beginning last weekend at the NHRA U.S....
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More Than $50K Raised for Riley Hospital for Children During 2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals
Don Schumacher Racing may be best known for its on-track success but for drag racing’s winningest team, its...
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EPA Enforcement Hits Small Speed Shop with $180,000 Fine
As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) targets and increases enforcement against automotive aftermarket companies through its National Compliance...
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Jeffrey Barker Knocks Off Stevie Fast at Indy to Claim First NHRA Pro Mod Win
On drag racing’s biggest stage, Jeffery Barker picked up his first career victory in the E3 Spark Plugs...
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Jesse Alexandra Wins Factory Stock Showdown at NHRA U.S. Nationals
The Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown final round closed out the 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals with...
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Funny Car Veteran Tim Wilkerson Reflects on U.S. Nationals Win After Five-Year Drought
Battling through a tough line up composed of a rising star and three former world champions, Tim Wilkerson...
