All posts by Josh Hachat
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Melanie Salemi On Dominant RvW Performance, Win In Orlando: “It’s the Best Possible Outcome”
The 20-hour trek from Buffalo to Orlando Speed World Dragway isn’t a particularly easy one for Melanie Salemi...
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After Latest Outlaw 10.5 Win, Blake Copson’s Dream Year Continues To Get Even Better
Different cars, different series, different classes, different stakes. Whatever the variable may be, it really hasn’t mattered to...
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Construction Underway on New Musi Racing Facility
Musi Racing will soon have a new state-of-the-art home near Mooresville Dragway. The race team broke ground in...
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Pat Musi Racing Engines Open House Postponed
Taking an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19 exposure at its facility, Pat Musi Racing Engines has postponed its...
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Mr. Perfect: Dean Marinis and The Quest For Perfection
The name doesn’t come up as “Dean Marinis.” Or “Dean.” Or “Marinis.” Or even “Mean Dean” as he’s...
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DI Roundtable: Doorslammer Racing’s Most Versatile Tuners on Thinking Outside the Box
Justin Elkes had spent 15 years in Pro Stock, which accounted for thousands upon thousands of runs. He...
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OSW’s Ozzy Moya On World Street Nationals: “This Race Keeps Getting Better And Better”
When Ozzy Moya bought Orlando Speed World Dragway almost a decade ago, there was immediately one race he...
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Pat Musi Racing Engines Celebrating 50th Anniversary With Open House On November 14
Pat Musi Racing Engines will celebrate another banner season and its 50th year in business with an open...
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History for EE: Erica Enders Claims Her Fourth NHRA Pro Stock World Championship
Erica Enders has made plenty of history in her standout Pro Stock career. Her accomplishment on Sunday in...
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Examining Potential World Championship Scenarios At NHRA Finals in Las Vegas
Well, we made it. In what will surely go down as one of the strangest and possibly most...
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Brandon Snider Not Feeling The Heat As NHRA Pro Mod Duel With Stevie Fast Awaits
Brandon Snider finds himself in an ideal position heading to the final race of the 2020 season at...
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Pro Stock Points Leader Erica Enders Ready For Historic Championship Duel In Las Vegas
In a wild and unprecedented NHRA racing year that’s featured a sudden stop, a five-month break and then...
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Mid-West Drag Racing Series Releases 8-Race 2021 Schedule With 3 New Tracks
With three tracks appearing on the schedule for the first time, the Mid-West Drag Racing Series released its...
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OSW GM Jeff Miles On Upcoming World Street Nationals: “It’s Definitely A Must-See Event”
Jeff Miles was named general manager at Orlando Speed World Dragway in May and in the midst of...
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After First Career NHRA Pro Mod Win, Brandon Snider Simply Staying The Course In Title Hunt
Keeping patient and staying the course is often easier said than done, especially in NHRA Pro Mod where...
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Back In The Pro Stock Points Lead, Enders Looks For Memorable Outing At Home Track In Houston
Texas has already been good to Erica Enders this month. Now, the defending Pro Stock world champ hopes...
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Musi Racing Aiming to End Season in Style at PDRA World Finals
Musi Racing hasn’t had many opportunities to run the Frank Brandao-owned Edelbrock/Lucas Oil “King Kong 7” 2018 Dodge...
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Marcus Birt Runs Career-Best 3.549, Rolls To RvW Win At No Mercy 11 To Continue Standout 2020
The breakthrough came earlier this year for Marcus Birt when it came to Radial vs. the World success....
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Pro Stock’s Alex Laughlin Adds TexPlex Park As Partner For This Weekend’s NHRA Stop In Houston
Alex Laughlin will have a new look for this weekend’s NHRA Pro Stock stop in Houston and, once...
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Erica Enders Ready For Massive Pro Stock Weekend In Dallas At NHRA FallNationals
The road to the Pro Stock world championship will have a decidedly Texas feel in this unprecedented 2020...
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After First Major Radial Tire Win, Tim Slavens Sounds Off On Sweet 16 Pro 275 Victory: “I’m On Cloud Nine”
There’s been plenty of soul-searching for Tim Slavens and his team through what had been a difficult year...
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With EliteHP Backing, Alex Laughlin Stepping In For Steve Matusek To Drive ProCharger Pro Mod In Dallas
When an open seat came up for the Elite Motorsports-owned ProCharger-powered Pro Mod Camaro heading into this weekend’s...
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Dominant Debut: J.R. Gray’s First Foray Into RvW Ends With Sweet 16 Victory, Nitrous World Record
In the moments following his thrilling Radial vs. the World victory at “Sweet 16 3.0,” early Tuesday morning,...
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Pro Stock’s Alex Laughlin Partners with Fort Worth Boat Dealership Eagle Marine for NHRA FallNationals in Dallas
Coming off his thrilling win at the NHRA Gatornationals, standout Alex Laughlin and his Pro Stock Camaro will...
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WATCH: Leah Pruett Escapes Injury After Going Airborne In Unbelievable Crash At St. Louis
In the blink of an eye, a great run from Leah Pruett turned into one of the most...
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Green With Joy: Paul Lee Posts First Career No. 1 Qualifier With Blast Under The Lights In St. Louis
Wearing a green NHRA hat for the first time in his Funny Car career, you could almost see...
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Pro Stock’s Erica Enders Hopes For Another Game Changer In St. Louis
St. Louis proved to be a pivotal weekend for Erica Enders a year ago as she chased a...
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First To The 6.10s: J.R. Carr Makes Mountain Motor Pro Stock History With Record-Breaking 6.17 At St. Louis
It’s already been a great 2020 racing season for J.R. Carr. After Friday, the Mountain Motor Pro Stock...
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Route 66 Raceway Announces It Won’t Host Any Drag Racing Events In 2021
The NHRA hasn’t released its official 2021 schedule, but we know of one place the series – or...
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Smith’s Gatornationals Victory Marks Three Wins In Four Races For Pat Musi Racing Engines
The NHRA Pro Mod season simply continues to get better for Pat Musi Racing Engines, as longtime customer...
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Big-Game Laughlin Adds Another ‘Major’ With NHRA Gatornationals Triumph In Pro Stock
If we’ve learned anything in the past two years, it’s that Alex Laughlin knows how to perform when...
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With Dominant September, It’s Simple For Stevie Fast: “My Goal Is To Not Lose Another Round Of Racing This Year”
Stevie “Fast” Jackson is 2-for-2 in September and there’s no chance he’s slowing down. Whether it’s been in...
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After Special U.S. Nationals Win, Pro Stock’s Erica Enders Looks For First Gatornationals Victory
Coming off a thrilling victory at the U.S. Nationals, where Erica Enders jumped back into the Pro Stock...
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Muenks Magical 2020 Continues With Career-Defining Pro Mod Win At Shakedown Nationals
Ron Muenks started driving for Dave Pierce eight years ago and while things haven’t always gone according to...
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DI Roundtable: Bracket Racing Promoters on Thriving Through Uncertainty
A remarkable thing happened this summer. Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic put a pause and a disruption on...
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Musi Racing Returns To Pro Mod Action At Shakedown Nationals
For the first time in three months, the Frank Brandao-owned Edelbrock/Lucas Oil “King Kong 7” 2018 Dodge Dart...
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Lagana Family Gives Update On Dom Lagana: “He Is Continuing To Fight Very Hard”
Noting what they have called “a lot of scary days,” Dom Lagana continues to prove he’s a fighter....
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Team Effort: Modern Racing, Elite Motorsports Help Matusek Return From Crash In Tequila Comisario ProCharger Camaro At Gators
Once all parties knew that Steve Matusek had escaped injury following his crash at the U.S. Nationals, the...
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Bandimere Speedway Fights Back: John Bandimere III Discusses Track’s Fight to Stay Open
For more than six decades, Bandimere Speedway has been a mainstay in Jefferson County, Colorado. Its impact on...
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Bob Benza, Elite Motorsports Host Eric Trump at Historic U.S. Nationals
Bob Benza made his first appearance of the 2020 Pro Stock season at last weekend’s NHRA U.S. Nationals...
