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Amber Franklin Excelling in PDRA Pro Outlaw 632 Debut
For months now, Amber Franklin has been patiently waiting to make her debut in the PDRA’s $hameless Racing...
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2021 Euro Finals Shootout at Santa Pod Raceway: Photos and Highlights
Over 200 participants gathered for the 2021 annual Euro Finals held at Santa Pod Raceway over the September...
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Pro Boost Points Leader Kevin Rivenbark to Drive Shelton Motorsports Mustang Following Crash in Testing
Two-time PDRA Pro Boost world champion Kevin Rivenbark had just clicked off a 3.637-second, 206 mph test pass...
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Star Status: Mid-West Drag Racing Series Shines Spotlight on Top Alcohol Funny Car
The Mid-West Drag Racing Series made the bold move to introduce Top Alcohol Funny Car to its lists...
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Not Just A Trade Show: PRI President Dr. Jamie Meyer Discusses State of the Racing Industry and the Road Ahead
Dr. Jamie Meyer arrives at Martin, Michigan’s U.S. 131 Motorsports Park for the NMRA/NMCA Power Festival, the latest...
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Unique Location in County Park Presents Challenges for Ohio’s Free Bird Dragway
Free Bird Dragway is the kind of place you can go and enjoy virtually unlimited amounts of runs...
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On the Road: Rockingham Dragway’s Steve Earwood Eyes Retirement
Last month in the middle of July I decided to spend the weekend at Rockingham Dragway, located in...
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DI Interview: Britt Cummings, Gaylon Rolison Talk Million-Dollar Bracket Races, Growing Grassroots Racing and More
It’s a hot, humid Mississippi evening and Gaylon Rolison Jr. is on his way home from the office....
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Bracket Racing Veteran Scotty Richardson Enjoying New Position as Race Director at Edgewater Sports Park
The passing of Edgewater Sports Park owner Dick Weinle in late 2019 left some pretty big shoes to...
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Gearjammer-Centric Stick Shift Nationals Continues to Grow in Its Second Decade
It’s amazing to imagine how an event that started with just five cars could grow into such a...
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Tyler Crossnoe Talks Radial vs. the World, Pro Street and More Ahead of Shakedown Nationals XIX at VMP
Now in its third year at Virginia Motorsports Park, the legendary Shakedown Nationals has settled into its new...
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Former Jr. Dragster Standout Jarrod Kissinger Excels in PDRA’s Lucas Oil Top Dragster
Since the inception of the PDRA in 2014, Jr. Dragster racers have been a part of the program...
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DI Driver Blog Presented by WELD Racing: Megan Meyer
It’s that time of the year, when companies are setting their budgets for 2022 and racers are getting...
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DI Roundtable: Biggest Moments From ‘The Big Go,’ Missing Monday at Indy, and Championship Predictions
In this week’s edition of the Drag Illustrated Roundtable, the DI team weighs in on the major happenings...
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Pro Mod’s Lyle Barnett Teams with Longtime Partner Motion Raceworks for Debut at U.S. Nationals
A moment Lyle Barnett has dreamed of is set to come true and he’s having a longtime partner...
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On the Road: Free Bird Dragway
I’ve seen some pretty cool setups when it comes to racing facilities over the years, but nothing quite...
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Resurrection: Indiana’s US 41 Dragstrip On Upswing After Decades of Neglect
US 41 Dragstrip in Morocco, Indiana, is a classic example of a beautiful dragstrip that lost its luster...
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Leah Pruett & Tony Stewart: The Drag Illustrated Interview
One quiet Thursday afternoon in June, Leah Pruett and her fiancé, Tony Stewart, find themselves in a fairly...
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No Prep Kings is Back: Justin Swanstrom, Pat Musi Talk 2021 NPK Season
After a year-long battle with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Street Outlaws No Prep Kings series is ready to hit...
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Keith Berry’s WOOOFEST ’21 Awarding NHRA Wally Trophies to Winners
Fan-favorite driver, champion radial racer and event promoter Keith Berry announced today his fast-approaching WOOOFEST ’21 event at...
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50 Pro Mod Entries Locked In for $50,000-to-Win 50th Annual Snowbird Nationals at Bradenton
In just over 24 hours, 50 different Pro Mod drivers and teams committed to helping Bradenton Motorsports Park...
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DI Roundtable: ‘Mountain Man’ Wins Pro Nitrous, Force Family Double-Up, Staging Duels and More
The Drag Illustrated Roundtable is back this week with some in-depth analysis and opinions on the newsmakers, hot...
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Unlimited Potential: A Captivating, Well-Done Mobile Game is Exactly What Drag Racing Needs
Young, tech-hungry fans of every major sport in the world have always had a wealth of options when...
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From Humble Beginnings, Mid-West Drag Racing Series Has Grown into Something Special
In 2017, Keith Haney and the Mid-West Pro Mod Series showed up to San Antonio with seven Pro...
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Small Scale, Big Impact: Drag Racing Hot Wheels are Back
When Alex Laughlin first started working with the Hot Wheels brand a few years ago, the dream was...
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Chris Cadotto Dares to be Different in PDRA Pro Street
When the PDRA announced the 2021 rules package for its Drag 965 Pro Street class, Chris Cadotto knew...
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Angie Smith Keeps Evolving and Adapting
Sunny skies, cool temperatures and a stunning spring forecast at zMAX Dragway in mid-May meant a picture-perfect weekend...
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DI Roundtable: Clocks or No Clocks, NHRA Title Talk, Nights of Fire, Radial vs. World; Lyle Barnett Chimes In
The Drag Illustrated Roundtable is back and we’ve got a special guest – standout racer Lyle Barnett! The...
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Move Back to Pro Nitrous Has Jason Harris Pulling Double Duty with Big Dog Camaro
Racing in PDRA Pro Boost and Big Dog Shootout was no problem for Jason Harris for the first...
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Entertainment is the Name of the Game at Great Lakes Dragaway
Few events are more celebrated than Great Lakes Dragaway’s Memorial Weekend Classics, which has been a staple for...
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Mountain Motor Matters: Five Star Drivers Weigh in on the State of Mountain Motor Pro Stock
For at least the last 15 years or so, Mountain Motor Pro Stock has been in a state...
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PDRA Power Rankings: Northern Nationals at Maple Grove
The PDRA Power Rankings is an ever-changing list of the biggest newsmakers and power players in the PDRA’s...
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Barry Mitchell Reflects on First Win at Piedmont Dragway’s Big Dog Shootout; Excited for Series’ Future
North Carolina-based racer Barry Mitchell has “been going to Big Dog” since he was a teenager. The famed...
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7 ROUNDS LATER: Mike Gunter Talks Big Money Win at Dig Or Die No Prep Shootout
“Man, it’s where all the action is at,” says Mike Gunter, a little over a week removed from...
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DI Roundtable: Breaking Down Hagan vs. Force, Stevie Fast in NPK & NHRA at the Halfway Point
The Drag Illustrated Roundtable rolls on, touching on a huge variety of topics creating waves in the drag...
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After Crash in Denver, J.R. Gray Purchases Two NHRA Pro Mod Camaros, Set to Return in Brainerd
Even before the devastating crash that ended his weekend in Denver last month, J.R. Gray knew his future...
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Scott Palmer Spills Details of Nitro Chaos Win, 3.21-second, 265 MPH Track Record at Eddyville Raceway Park
NHRA Top Fuel pilot Scott Palmer is known nation-wide for his dedication to entertaining fans and enjoying himself...
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Steve T. is Addicted to Winning
It’s a poorly-lit room in a non-descript basement. A small group of folks are milling around the large,...
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DI Roundtable: Dishing on Sweeping the Swing, Craig Sullivan’s ’49 Mercury and PDRA ProStars
The DI Roundtable returns to tackle the hottest issues in drag racing. The DI team of Wes Buck,...
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DI Driver Blog presented by WELD Racing: Megan Meyer
As a racer, there are so many components to making your small business and your career successful—beyond winning...
