All posts by Josh Hachat
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA SpringNationals
This one meant a little more for Brittany Force. The roller-coaster that hit a tremendous high by clinching...
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Introducing Miss Paige Coughlin
There is a lot on Paige Coughlin’s plate, and seemingly a lot to live up to with the...
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Enders Set to Make NHRA Pro Mod Debut in Elite Turbo Entry
As long as Richard Freeman is racing, Erica Enders will be the one driving. That’s the message the...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Four-Wide Nationals – Vegas Edition
By all accounts, the debut of four-wide racing on the West Coast with the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at...
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Bo Knows No-Prep Racing
When Bo Butner pulled into Thunder Road Raceway in Gilliam, La., for last weekend’s National No Prep Racing...
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Ezell vs. Cummings Online Rivalry Moves to the Track This Weekend
Britt Cummings doesn’t mind stirring the pot a little bit and, after not racing the final half of...
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15 Wild, Wacky & Awe-Inspiring Moments from Donald Long’s Sweet 16
Since its announcement, there has been a considerable amount of hype surrounding Donald Long’s Radial vs. The World...
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Micke and Carter Left ‘Speechless’ After $101,000 Sweet 16 Victory
Mark Micke and car owner Jason Carter were at a loss for words. Considering what just took place...
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Donald Long Reflects on Epic Sweet 16 Shootout
For a man who just handed over $101,000 in a clear suitcase, Donald Long sure seemed to be...
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Micke & Carter Talk “Unreal”, “Awesome” 3.62-second Pass, Sweet 16 Shootout
One night of history wasn’t enough for Mark Micke. The Radial vs. The World star kept achieving the...
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Young Fan Inspires “Stevie Fast” Jackson’s Stunning 3.66-second Pass
Stevie “Fast” Jackson was set to take his Camaro to the staging line, hone his raceday tune-up and...
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Dewayne Mills Makes History with First-Ever 3.6-second Radial Run
The numbers have since reached the unbelievable in just a day, but Dewayne Mills will always have the...
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Mark Micke Dishes on 3.67/221 mph Blast, Lock Ups, Adrenaline Rushes & Racing for $101,000
Heading into last month’s Lights Out 9 at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Mark Micke predicted someone would run...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Gatornationals
Another wild weekend in Funny Car provided highlight-reel explosions, including a memorable one involving both Matt Hagan and...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Arizona Nationals
Mere moments after exiting the car following a scary crash during Sunday’s eliminations at the NHRA Arizona Nationals,...
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NHRA Pro Mod Standout Danny Rowe Testing New RJ Race Cars-built Chevy Camaro
The way Danny Rowe sees things this year, it’s either going to be the leading edge or the...
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West Coast Hot Rod Association’s Danny Topol Joins Drag Racing Promotion Mastermind
The West Coast Hot Rod Association’s Danny Topol has joined Wes Buck’s newly-formed “Drag Racing Promotion Mastermind,” the...
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LIGHTS OUT 9: Pro Stock’s Alex Laughlin Set for Radial vs. the World Debut
Things are a lot different than they were just four years ago for Alex Laughlin. These days, he...
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Wes Buck Forms Drag Racing Promotion Mastermind Group
Drag Illustrated Editor-In-Chief Wes Buck announced today the formation of “Wes Buck’s Drag Racing Promotion Mastermind,” an exclusive...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Winternationals
Before the season started, Matt Hagan talked about how it would take some time for all teams, his...
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Longtime ‘Dragster Guy’ Shawn Langdon Embracing Move to Funny Car
Demanding perfection and struggling to wrap his head around everything that was going on inside a Funny Car...
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Anticipation Sky-High for Long’s Lights Out 9
About 3-4 weeks out, Donald “Duck” Long can get a gauge of where the excitement level is for...
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LIGHTS OUT 9: Micke Riding Bradenton Momentum into Valdosta
Winning for the third time at the U.S. Street Nationals last month meant a great start to 2018...
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Franklin Reflects on Memorable Week of Announcements
As far as weeks go, Tommy Franklin is going to remember this one for quite some time. The...
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Daniel Pharris Acquires EKanoo Racing Super Street Lexus
Daniel Pharris had his lunch interrupted on Wednesday, but in this case he was perfectly fine with it....
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Lindberg Heads to Preseason Testing with New Look, Hopes of 24-Race Tour
Jonnie Lindberg got the first look at the new body of the Jim Head-owned Funny Car he’ll drive...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Daniel McKune
Wise beyond his 22 years, Daniel McKune has managed to turn life-altering adversity into a positive in hopes...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Matt Bynum
In a matter of a month, Matt Bynum experienced enough highs to last a lifetime. With his life...
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BREAKING THROUGH: Terry McMillen Recounts First NHRA Top Fuel Win
When trying to figure out the magnitude of his first career Top Fuel win and what it meant...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Daniel Wilkerson
Ten years of broken promises could have shaped Daniel Wilkerson a certain way. Instead, he’s put that behind...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Drew Austin
Following in the footsteps of a legendary father is never easy, but it hasn’t taken Drew Austin long...
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Wes Buck, Danny Rowe to Appear at E3 Spark Plugs Booth for DI’s ‘The Day After’ Event at PRI
A night after Drag Illustrated hosts the biggest party in drag racing, the festivities will continue the next...
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Third Annual Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 List to Be Revealed at PRI Show
Drag Illustrated’s highly-anticipated 30 Under 30 list will be revealed during an official press conference and recipient reveal...
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Snyder Preparing Powersource ’68 Camaro for 2018 Debut
The chance to try something new has always caught Mick Snyder’s attention. For 2018, that means driving a new...
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Brad Personett Back in the Limelight as Super Tuner on Shane Molinari’s Pro Mod Pontiac
Brad Personett returns to limelight as Shane Molinari’s celebrated tuner There was a time when Brad Personett was...
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Brittany Force Talks Top Fuel Title, Alan Johnson, Family Support & More…
It wasn’t until last Tuesday that Brittany Force finally had a chance to exhale. After clinching her first...
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Q&A: Jay Cox Talks Sponsorship, Championship Hunt
It was another impressive season for Jay Cox in 2017. He won three Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA)...
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Tuner Brandon Stroud Recalls “Big Go” Pro Mod Victory, the Racing Mindset & More
Tuning debut turns into U.S. Nationals victory for Brandon Stroud As far as accomplishments go, Brandon Stroud...
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PRO STOCK DREAMER: Johnny Pluchino Yearns for Pro Stock Ride
Outlaw 632 racing paves way to Extreme Pro Stock future for Johnny Pluchino Just a baby, drag racing...
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Kenny Hubbard & the Fastest Car in Town
Kenny Hubbard remembers telling somebody back in high school he wanted to have the fastest car in town....
