All posts by Josh Hachat
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Josh Hachat | March 3, 2021
Industry-Leading Performance Diesel Inc. Inks Premier Partnership with CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS
Recognized as a leader in high-quality diesel performance products, Performance Diesel Inc. is now part of one of...
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Josh Hachat | March 2, 2021
Applied Race Technology Named Sponsor of CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals Presented by JEGS
With the biggest doorslammer race of the year taking place close to their Clearwater, Fla. headquarters, Applied Race...
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Josh Hachat | February 26, 2021
GunSkins Named Associate Sponsor for Four-Time Pro Stock World Champ Erica Enders
Reigning Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders and Elite Motorsports are adding a company from outside the racing...
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Josh Hachat | February 26, 2021
Eight-Car Shootouts in Modified Pro Compact and “Old School” import class added to CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS
An already loaded show at the CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS will now include another thrilling...
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Josh Hachat | February 23, 2021
Stinar Named Sponsor of World Doorslammer Nationals, Continues Partnership with Pro Mod’s Doug Winters
Pro Mod veteran Doug Winters has formed a strong partnership with Stinar, which delivers high-quality aviation ground support...
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Josh Hachat | February 22, 2021
Ray Skillman Auto Group to Sponsor Factory Shootout Class at CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals Presented by JEGS
If the CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS is to be known as the ultimate doorslammer event,...
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Josh Hachat | February 22, 2021
Justin Ashley Is Just Getting Started
If ever there was a template on how to successfully launch a Top Fuel career, Justin Ashley seemed...
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Josh Hachat | February 16, 2021
Proline Racing Cements Status as Partner for CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS
The CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS presents the ultimate proving grounds for the stars in the...
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Josh Hachat | February 12, 2021
FuelTech Returns as Sponsor of CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS
Boasting a majority of customers in the expected Pro Mod field, FuelTech, an industry leader in developing and...
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Josh Hachat | February 9, 2021
Top Sportsman’s Mike Morehead Looking to Cash In at CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS
Mike Morehead had been a bracket racer for years, but it took just one weekend racing in Top...
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Josh Hachat | February 9, 2021
First, Second-Place Finishes in MWDRS Pro Mod Points Among Tuner Jeff Pierce’s 2020 Highlights
Jeff Pierce started to say it has been a great year. Then, as he started to rattle off...
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Josh Hachat | February 5, 2021
First Pro Stock Win, Factory Stock Showdown Championship Make for Storybook Season for Aaron Stanfield
As Aaron Stanfield entered the 2020 season, the goal was to win his first pro race. Well, he...
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Josh Hachat | February 4, 2021
Lifelong Racer Leah Pruett Finds Her Destination in Top Fuel
When Leah Pruett was named to the 30 Under 30 List in 2015, it happened just as the...
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Josh Hachat | February 3, 2021
RJ Race Cars and Quarter-Max Named Official Chassis Builder of CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS
With a long history of success in the Pro Stock and Pro Mod ranks, RJ Race Cars and...
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Josh Hachat | February 3, 2021
Multi-Talented Troy Coughlin Jr. Relishing Pro Stock Opportunity
It’s been a wild few years for Troy Coughlin Jr., but the young standout wouldn’t have it any...
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Josh Hachat | February 2, 2021
Artisan Coffee, Pro Stock’s Kenny Delco Set for CTech World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS
Ron Capossela enjoyed a memorable experience at the CTech World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS a year ago,...
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Josh Hachat | February 2, 2021
Erica Enders On CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals: “It’s One Of My Favorite Races I’ve Driven In”
Erica Enders has been in the spotlight long enough to know a special race when she sees one....
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Josh Hachat | February 1, 2021
Musi Racing and Pat Musi Racing Engines Renew Longtime Partnership with Edelbrock for 2021
With a relationship that has spanned more than two decades, Pat Musi Racing Engines and Edelbrock, a leading...
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Josh Hachat | January 28, 2021
VIP Tickets, Racer Pre-Entry Launched for CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS
With interest at a fever pitch, race officials for the CTECH World Doorslammers Nationals presented by JEGS today...
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Josh Hachat | January 25, 2021
Lonnie Grim & Team Return To Oversee CTech World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS Technical Operations
As the race competition and tech director, Lonnie Grim looked at things differently when judging how the CTech...
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Josh Hachat | January 22, 2021
Luis de Leon Breaks Down Latest FuelTech Firmware Update, Input Expander
A new product along with a new firmware update has FuelTech off to an impressive start to 2021....
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Josh Hachat | January 21, 2021
Alex Laughlin Talks “Absolute Blast” and “Ultimate Competition” at CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS
Alex Laughlin was in his element last year in Orlando at the inaugural CTech World Doorslammer Nationals, a...
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Josh Hachat | January 14, 2021
JEGS Named Presenting Sponsor of 2nd Annual CTech World Doorslammer Nationals
An incredible inaugural event, coupled by a win for the ages in Pro Stock led to a memorable...
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Josh Hachat | January 8, 2021
DI Tribute: Eric Lane
Those who knew Eric Lane often talked about his brilliance as a tuner and a fierce drive to...
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Josh Hachat | January 6, 2021
Top Sportsman, Factory Stock Showdown, Stock/Super Stock Combo & Comp Eliminator Added to CTech World Doorslammer Nationals; $10,000 to Winner in Each Class
The CTech World Doorslammer Nationals will truly be filled with doorslammers in 2021 for the second annual race,...
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Josh Hachat | December 31, 2020
Lyle Barnett’s Journey Chronicled in Mini-Documentary from Kingsridge Media, Debuts New Year’s Day
The inspiring career of Lyle Barnett will come to life in a mini-documentary set to be released on...
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Josh Hachat | December 31, 2020
DI Best of 2020: DSR Throws Perfect Game In NHRA Funny Car, Hagan Claims World Title
In the Funny Car ranks, Don Schumacher Racing will enter 2021 not knowing how it feels to lose...
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Josh Hachat | December 30, 2020
DI Best of 2020: Woostock, Throwdown Help Lead Racing Back During COVID-19 Pandemic
For weeks, dragstrips were silent. It was shocking, unprecedented and certainly troublesome for tracks across the nation. The...
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Josh Hachat | December 26, 2020
DI Best of 2020: Shakedown Nationals Shines as One of Top Races of the Year
Star-studded fields. Record-breaking runs. An incredible atmosphere. All the things that have made the Shakedown Nationals special during...
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Josh Hachat | December 25, 2020
DI Best of 2020: Mega Millions Becomes the Norm for Bracket Racing in Record-Breaking Year
The 2020 racing season might have included a pandemic, but it surely didn’t keep bracket racers away. In...
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Josh Hachat | December 24, 2020
DI Best of 2020: Erica Enders Gets Redemption With 2020 U.S. Nationals Victory
For a multitude of reasons, Erica Enders’ victory at the 2020 U.S. Nationals ended up as one of...
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Josh Hachat | December 23, 2020
Back In The Saddle: Carl Stevens Jr. To Run Full 2021 NHRA Pro Mod Season With ProCharger Power
It has far too long since Carl Stevens Jr. last raced a Pro Mod. So long, in fact,...
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Josh Hachat | December 23, 2020
DI Best of 2020: U.S. Nationals In Indy Draws Huge Car Count Despite Pandemic
There was plenty working against all of us in 2020 and that includes drag racing organizations. Drawing big...
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Josh Hachat | December 17, 2020
Upset Stomachs and Endless Smiles: Lyle Barnett Recounts First Ever Pro Mod Passes
On the morning of his first testing session driving a Pro Mod for Elite Motorsports, Lyle Barnett admitted...
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Josh Hachat | December 17, 2020
DI Best of 2020: Jeg Coughlin Jr. Tops Greg Anderson In World Doorslammer Nationals Finals
If you were to draw up a picture-perfect way to end an inaugural race where Pro Stock was...
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Josh Hachat | December 16, 2020
Justin Ashley Appears on Drag Illustrated Issue 162 Cover Honoring Past 30 Under 30 Recipients
In spite of all the challenges of the 2020 racing season, Top Fuel rookie Justin Ashley turned in...
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Josh Hachat | December 16, 2020
Pat Musi Racing Engines Debuts New 959 Cubic Inch Engine Featuring 12.6 Deck Height
The all-new 959 cubic inch monster from Pat Musi Racing Engines didn’t take long to show its potential....
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Josh Hachat | December 15, 2020
DI Best of 2020: J.R. Carr Makes History With Record-Breaking Run In Mountain Motor Pro Stock
The NHRA national event in St. Louis brought a number of highlights of the less than desirable sort....
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Josh Hachat | December 11, 2020
RACERS REACT: “Stevie Fast”, Rickie Smith, Winters, Elkes, Laughlin, Satterfield React to Manually-Shifted Pro Mod
Some major NHRA Pro Mod news made waves to end the week, with a rule change that had...
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Josh Hachat | December 11, 2020
Rickie Smith Joins Elite Motorsports/Modern Racing Pro Mod Line Up for 2021 with ProCharger Power
Rickie Smith will be making the switch to a ProCharger in 2021 and he’s headed to Elite Motorsports...