All posts by Josh Hachat
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Steve Matusek, Garrett Advancing Motion Team Up for 2019 NHRA Pro Mod Title Run
With championship aspirations heading into the 2019 NHRA Pro Mod season, veteran Steve Matusek today revealed a major...
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Lindberg Only Focused On Bright Future After 2018 Learning Experiences
In one sense, 2018 was a year Jonnie Lindberg would very much like to forget. The two-time Top...
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Carl Stevens Jr. Recounts $100,000 Victory at World Series of Pro Mod
Carl Stevens Jr. did not have to wait long to realize the biggest moment in his drag racing...
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Radial Star Mark Micke Sounds Off On 2019: “I Think It’s Going To Be A Crazier Year Than ’18.”
One of the lasting moments of the 2018 drag racing season was Mark Micke’s incredible Sweet 16 weekend...
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Alex Laughlin Talks Pro Mod “Pucker Factor”
Stepping into a turbocharged Pro Mod Camaro for the first time, Alex Laughlin had his own way of...
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Funny Car World Champ J.R. Todd Has Makings Of Star Turn In 2019
When J.R. Todd was picked for the cover of Drag Illustrated’s annual Champions Issue, one thing everyone at...
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THE DI AWARDS: Looking Back on the Best of 2018
We’re now into 2019 and we can only hope it can match what took place at dragstrips across...
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Outlaw 632 to Run Unified Set of Rules Throughout Southeast in 2019
Already enjoying a steady growth as a class, 2019 could be the biggest year yet for Outlaw 632....
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Elite Motorsports, Justin Elkes’ Modern Racing Form Strategic Alliance for 2019 Season
Signaling a further progression in their growing Pro Mod operation, Pro Stock and sportsman racing powerhouse Elite Motorsports...
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Pro Mod Standout Steve Matusek Joins Forces With Elite Motorsports In 2019
It will come full circle for Pro Mod driver Steve Matusek in 2019. The veteran standout announced today...
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‘Stevie Fast’ Jackson Seeking Marketing Partners for 2019 Championship Chase
“Stevie Fast” Jackson, one of drag racing’s biggest stars, is fresh off a spectacular 2018 campaign that included...
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ROUNDTABLE: Do-It-Yourself Crew Chiefs Discuss Tuning in 2018
Without question, a top-notch crew chief is a necessity to be successful in drag racing. But in 2018...
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Carl Rossler’s DIY Attitude Leads to Innovative Products
Growing up, Carl Rossler had a knack for fixing transmissions, so much so that he repaired a number...
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KB Racing’s Anderson, Line Open Up About State of Pro Stock
Through a pair of unfortunate first-round losses in the Countdown to the Championship this year, Greg Anderson decided...
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Drag Illustrated to Release Fourth Annual ’30 Under 30′ List During PRI Show
Drag Illustrated’s annual 30 Under 30 list will be revealed during its official press conference and magazine cover...
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Pro Stock’s Alex Laughlin Adding Pro Mod to Full Slate in 2019
It’s a new year, which means it’s another new class for Alex Laughlin. That’s simply the way of...
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Dodge Back as Presenting Sponsor of Drag Illustrated After Hours Party
Dodge has returned as the presenting sponsor of drag’s biggest party, the Drag Illustrated After Hours Powered by...
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The Oral History of Pro Extreme: How Eighth-Mile Racing’s Most Thrilling Class Lost Its Way
The Pro Extreme class made its final run on June 2, 2018, spelling an unfortunate and, ultimately, abrupt...
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Thank You, Drag Racing
Like probably millions of families on Thanksgiving, it’s tradition to go around the table and recite what you’re...
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OPINION: Steve Torrence’s Countdown Domination is the Greatest Performance in Top Fuel History
It’s been less than a week since Steve Torrence wrapped up his six-race domination of the Countdown to...
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Matusek, Aeromotive Inc Celebrate SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Award
Steve Matusek was simply honored that his company, Aeromotive Inc., was selected as a finalist for the SEMA...
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First-Time Top Fuel and Funny Car Champs Aim to Celebrate at California Hot Rod Reunion
An impressive season by Mendy Fry has already led to her accomplishing a longtime goal in Nostalgia Top...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Carolina Nationals
It’s always more about the stories than the numbers, but when the numbers tell a historic story, it...
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Rick Hord Talks Adrenaline, Team Effort & Competition Following NHRA Pro Mod Win in Charlotte
The adrenaline rush started with the second-quickest pass in NHRA Pro Mod history and it continued into the...
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Matt Giangrande Named Director of Sales & Growth at Victory 1 Performance
Being a racer for four decades has served Matt Giangrande well in the industry and the PDRA Extreme...
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Jeremy Ray Continues Hot Streak with Provisional No. 1 Spot at Charlotte
As good as winning his first career NHRA Pro Mod race felt, Jeremy Ray believed he had to...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA FallNationals
We’ve reached the halfway point of the Countdown to the Championship and there’s one overwhelming consensus that I...
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Rob Goss Goes From ‘Rock Bottom’ to No Mercy Winner’s Circle
A trip to the NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl at Route 66 Raceway near Chicago has turned into an annual...
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Jeff Naiser on No Mercy Victory: ‘It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This’
Jeff Naiser has been around long enough to know that weekends like the one he just experienced at...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Courtney Force
Courtney Force has always thrived when it comes to making a sizeable impact in drag racing and a...
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What’s Next for NHRA Pro Stock?
Maybe we should have seen this coming much earlier. After all, you don’t put “15” on the doors...
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SUPER TUNERS: Chassis Builder, Ace Pro Stock Crew Chief Rick Jones Opens Up
Without question, a top-notch crew chief is a necessity to be successful in drag racing. But in 2018...
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SUPER TUNERS: Pro Mod, Drag Radial’s Dean Marinis Talks Shop
Without question, a top-notch crew chief is a necessity to be successful in drag racing. But in 2018...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Midwest Nationals
After Steve Torrence’s amazing 2017 season, the one question I had was, “Could he do it again?” He...
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Iconic Funny Car Crew Chief Austin Coil Shares Thoughts on Mindset, Innovation, Safety
In Austin Coil’s mind, there was only goal when he pulled up to the staging lanes. It’s a...
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Fourth Annual Drag Illustrated ’30 Under 30′ Nominations Now Open
Drag Illustrated announced today that it is now accepting nominations for its 2018 ’30 Under 30’ list. Made...
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WSOPM Star Aaron Glaser Goes Back To Roots To Capture Back-to-Back Drag Wars Victory
Driver Aaron Glaser can normally be found wheeling his now infamous 2Face ‘69 Camaro at any number of...
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DI RETURN ROAD: 2018 NHRA US Nationals
There are a lot of ways to signify the surreal journey of Terry McMillen, one that incredibly led...
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From No. 29 Qualifier to Winner’s Circle: Stevie Jackson Dishes on Indy Win
This Tuesday morning felt a little different than any other for Stevie “Fast” Jackson. The U.S. Nationals Wally...
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E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Star Stevie ‘Fast’ Jackson Out for Redemption at Indy
After two straight disappointing performances during the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented...
