All posts by Nate Van Wagnen
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DI Tribute: Kyle Seipel
Kyle Seipel, one of the most influential and beloved personalities in sportsman racing, passed away June 22. The...
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PDRA, Home Track Heroes Return to Maryland International Raceway for North vs. South Shootout
After COVID-19 restrictions prevented the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) from making its annual stop at Maryland International...
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Promoter Chris Graves Reflects on Success of Funny Car Chaos, Including 64-Car Funny Car Show
For many years, it was a forgone conclusion that the possibility of a 64-car Funny Car show died...
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Tyler Crossnoe Breaks Down Upcoming PDRA Summit ProStars Event
When the PDRA revealed its plans for the inaugural Summit Racing Equipment ProStars event to run in conjunction...
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Bottles to Boost: Johnny Camp Finds What He’s Been Looking For in PDRA Pro Boost
As a Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous racer, Johnny Camp has been a part of the PDRA conversation since...
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Lee, Halsey, Morton, Stewart, McKinney and Essick Race to Victory at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge
A pair of local Ohio racers showed out at the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) DeCerbo Construction American...
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Big Upsets, Record Passes Highlight First-Round Eliminations at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge
Despite a challenging forecast for Saturday, racers in the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) kicked off eliminations in...
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Pharris, Halsey, Carr, Pelcarsky, McKinney and Essick Take Provisional No. 1 Spots in Thursday Qualifying Session at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge
Small-tire racing star Daniel Pharris went to the provisional No. 1 spot in Penske/PRS Pro Boost presented by...
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PDRA Rumbles Into Ohio for Summit Motorsports Park Debut at DeCerbo Construction American Doorslammer Challenge Presented by Callies
Just a few weeks after a memorable first impression at Beech Bend Raceway Park, the Professional Drag Racers...
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Pro Nitrous Veteran Tony Wilson to Make NHRA Pro Mod Debut with Caruso Family Racing at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Tony Wilson, driver of the family-owned “Midnight Special” ’69 Camaro in PDRA Pro Nitrous, will make his NHRA...
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DI Tribute: Blake Copson
The drag racing world was dealt a devastating loss on Saturday, March 6th, when 27-year-old small-tire racing star...
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Watch: Tom Bailey Unveils New ‘Sickness’ ’55 Chevy Nomad Gasser Build
When HOT ROD Drag Week star Tom Bailey’s barrier-breaking “Sick Seconds 2.0” ’69 Camaro suffered a blazing top-end fire during...
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Jim Halsey Leads PDRA’s Nitrous Wars Presented by Structural Concrete After First Two Races
After qualifying No. 1 at the first two races of the 2021 Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) season,...
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Drag Week Star Tom Bailey to Unveil New Build Tuesday Night
When HOT ROD Drag Week star Tom Bailey’s barrier-breaking “Sick Seconds 2.0” ’69 Camaro suffered a blazing top-end...
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All Night Long: Justin Kirk, Buck Brothers Win First PDRA Extreme Pro Stock Trophy
On Wednesday, April 28th, Justin Kirk came home from Wednesday night bowling league, packed his bags, and headed...
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Cox, Tutterow, Kirk and Distefano Celebrate Victories at PDRA Doorslammer Derby
A near-perfect reaction time and weekend-best 3.665-second, 205.35 mph blast carried Jay Cox to his first Switzer Dynamics...
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Halsey, Rivenbark, Carr and Distefano Claim No. 1 Spots at PDRA Doorslammer Derby
Two-time world champion Jim Halsey continued his dominance in Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous by claiming his second No....
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Doorslammer Derby Brings PDRA Action to Beech Bend Raceway Park for First Time
For the first time in its seven-year history, the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) will bring its brand...
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Watch: Mike Decker Jr. Walks Away From High-Speed Crash in RVW at OSCR VIII
A stuck throttle made for a tense moment and devastating crash for Radial vs. the World competitor Mike...
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Watch: Chris Newman Unveils New Top Sportsman ’21 Camaro Built By RJ Race Cars
When Southern California’s Chris Newman decided he wanted to build a new car for NHRA Top Sportsman competition,...
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MWDRS Postpones I-30 Dragway Race Due to Heavy Rain Issues
The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series Presented by J&A Service race this weekend at I-30 Dragway...
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Stroud Safety Named Title Sponsor of Inaugural PDRA Doorslammer Derby Presented by Classic Graphix
Stroud Safety, an industry-leading manufacturer of racing safety equipment, will serve as the title sponsor of the Professional...
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Pro Extreme Champion Brandon Snider to Make NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car Debut with YNot Racing
Past PDRA Pro Extreme world champion and current NHRA Pro Mod star Brandon Snider will add another class...
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Camp, Halsey, Powers, Pelcarsky, Davis and Lambert Lead Winners at PDRA East Coast Nationals
After Johnny Camp earned his first Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) victory at GALOT Motorsports Park last fall,...
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Watch: John Hall Walks Away From Brutal Pro Nitrous Crash at PDRA East Coast Nationals
Veteran Pro Nitrous racer John Hall experienced a wild ride during the first round of eliminations at the...
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Halsey, Tutterow, Carr, Pelcarsky, Davis and Lambert Start PDRA Season as Low Qualifiers at East Coast Nationals
Defending world champion Jim Halsey picked up right where he left off at the end of the 2020...
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Watch: Thursday Testing Highlights at PDRA East Coast Nationals
The stars of the PDRA are kicking off the eight-race 2021 season this weekend at the East Coast...
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Preserving Pro Nitrous: Tommy Franklin Addresses the State of PDRA Pro Nitrous
As Tommy Franklin was coming up through the racing ranks in his native Virginia, the one class that...
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Dynamic Duo: With Tuner Brandon Switzer, Jim Halsey Continues to Make Nitrous Pro Mod History
When Jim Halsey stopped the clocks with a 3.592-second, 210.77 mph blast in qualifying at the 2020 Snowbird...
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Carroll Carter’s C&C Motorsports Celebrates 50 Years in Business
Fifty years in business has taught Carroll Carter a thing or two about fast Fords. He took his...
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PDRA to Celebrate 2020 World Champions, Kick Off 2021 Season at East Coast Nationals
During this weekend’s Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech, the all-eighth-mile series will...
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Watch: Six Memorable Moments from Sweet 16 4.0
Now in its fourth season, Duck X Productions’ Sweet 16 has brought together some of the biggest stars...
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Watch: Fletcher Cox, Shawn Ayers Discuss 3.667-Second Pro 275 Record Pass at Sweet 16 4.0
Just a few weeks after winning the NMCA season opener in Xtreme Pro Mod, Shawn Ayers and team...
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Daniel Pharris, GALOT Motorsports Team Record First RvW Pass in 3.40-Second Range
After recording the first unofficial 3.40-second pass for a Radial vs. the World car in prerace testing, Daniel...
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Watch: Roger Holder Takes Flight at Sweet 16 4.0
California’s Roger Holder joined a growing list of small-tire drivers to take flight at South Georgia Motorsports Park,...
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COMP Cams, Classic Graphix Sign on as PDRA Class Sponsors
As the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) prepares to embark on its eighth season, the series announced today...
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Jamie Fowler Signs Pee Dee Fleet as Primary Sponsor for 2021 PDRA Elite Top Sportsman Campaign
Pee Dee Fleet, a full-service truck and trailer service center, has signed on as the primary sponsor of...
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Selection, Hands-On Service Help Flying A Motorsports Stand Out for Over 30 Years
As a dedicated race car trailer dealer for over 30 years, Flying A Motorsports’ Alan Cape has just...
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Structural Concrete Named Presenting Sponsor of PDRA’s Nitrous Wars
Nitrous Wars, PDRA’s bonus program rewarding low qualifiers in Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous, will be presented by Structural...
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Watch: Complete Comp Eliminator Eliminations at CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals Presented by JEGS
In addition to Pro Stock and Pro Mod, the second annual CTECH Manufacturing World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS included Comp Eliminator,...
