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The sound, the shake, the unmistakable presence of nostalgia drag racing came roaring back to life April 18-19 as the ANRA launched its 2026...
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Franklin, Harris, Denton, Beattie and Vincent Earn PDRA East Coast Nationals Victories
AB Motorsports Accelerate Athlete Angelle Sampey to be Inducted Into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Mission Raceway Park Set to Host First-Ever RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals
Achenbach, Camp, Cox, Beattie and McGee Victorious at Postponed PDRA Carolina Nationals
Gerrell Applo and Michael Walker Set for Debut of Extreme Doorslammers N/T Pro Mod Series
- Race Coverage
Nostalgia Thunder Rolls Through Famoso as ANRA Opens 2026 Season in Style
Franklin, Harris, Denton, Beattie and Vincent Earn PDRA East Coast Nationals Victories
AB Motorsports Accelerate Athlete Angelle Sampey to be Inducted Into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Mission Raceway Park Set to Host First-Ever RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals
Achenbach, Camp, Cox, Beattie and McGee Victorious at Postponed PDRA Carolina Nationals
- Tech
UPR Products Unleashes Pro Street Anti Roll Bar for Maximum Traction and Street-Ready Durability
BMR Suspension Double Adjustable Front Rear Lower Control Arms For 2016-2024 Chevy Camaros
Racetech USA Offers New RT4200HR Seat Variant With Long-Term Safety, Added Value For Drag Racers In Mind
Deecell Power Systems Announces Official Launch of Revolutionary Solar-Powered Solutions
‘Reduced Wrenching’ Bolts Available From ARP
- The Wes Buck Show
The Wes Buck Show | Ep.421 | Tony Stewart, Matt Hagan, & Richard Freeman
The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 420 | Buddy Hull, Maddi Gordon, & Tyler Bohannon!!!
The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 419 | BRETT LASALA!!!!
The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 418 | Spencer Hyde, Brett LaSala, & John Sears
The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 417 | Brian Lohnes. Chase Lautenbach, & Michael Poland!
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Drag racers-turned promoters Gerrell Applo and Michael Walker are bringing a new look to doorslammer racing in 2026, introducing Extreme Doorslammers – a Pro...
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There’s a version of race day that looks clean on the highlights reel – a crisp burnout, perfect launch, a number on the board...
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There are celebrities who show up to drag races, put on a helmet, and let someone else do the thinking. They’re good for a...
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Drag racing has a way of delivering its biggest moments when nobody quite planned for them. Sunday evening at Pomona, after a day full...
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Ten years ago, “Tricky” Rickie Smith added another championship to his robust résumé when he clinched the 2015 PDRA Pro Nitrous world championship. This...
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There are programs that spend years grinding toward their first win light. They write checks, burn nitro, shake the car down, and work through...
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There’s a version of the Pro Mod rules debate that plays out in comment sections and Facebook groups, where people who have never tuned...
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History found its moment Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, and Matt Hagan was the one behind the wheel when it happened. In a...
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As the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series enters its 13th season, the all-eighth-mile series is once again helmed by Series Director Tyler...
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Racers in the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series professional, sportsman, and Jr. Dragster categories will have the opportunity to compete for two...
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The stage is set at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, where the 66th annual NHRA Winternationals is already delivering a full-throttle mix of championship firepower,...
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In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip didn’t take long to come to life Friday, as nitro filled the air and the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA...
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The 2025/2026 offseason brought numerous changes to the sport, but one thing that remained constant is the Franklin family’s ownership of the Red Line...
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The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series roared back to In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip this week for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, launching another chapter in the sanctioning...
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As Drag Illustrated celebrates its 20th anniversary and approaches the milestone 200th issue, we’re diving into the archives and republishing some of favorite features...
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Only a month removed from the conclusion of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service – which produced arguably the most competitive...
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The history of Immokalee Regional Raceway is a fascinating story of resilience, and while this IHRA-sanctioned eighth-miler in southwest Florida has indeed escaped closure...
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When Brett LaSala rolled into the Texas Motorplex for TX2K26, a four-peat wasn’t necessarily the plan. Neither was a five-second pass. But that’s the...
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While attending a race in Orlando this past November, I happened to notice the difference between the average fan and the superfan. Most people...
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When Johnny Tolisano surprised his father, John, with a 1966 Chevy II Nova, it was more than just a birthday gift. It represented a...
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When it comes to implementing plans, inspiring teams and improving outcomes, Rollie Miller is masterful. He is famous for exploring every move to make...
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Last fall, Ty Tutterow finished the 2025 Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series season with an ultra-consistent car that carried him to three...
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After the 2026 NHRA Heritage Series kicked off on Feb. 13–14 with the Tucson Dragway Reunion in Tucson, Ariz., featuring Group 1 and 2...
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The Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series didn’t just show up at Famoso Dragstrip – it put on a two-day war. With a doubleheader weekend...
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Australian Grantley Schloss had a breakout season in 2025, capturing the Radial Outlaws Racing Series championship in Pro 275 with his stunning ProCharger-equipped ’67...
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With a cool head and competitive spirit, David Theisen has achieved a lot of success in racing over the years. He earned the NMCA...
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31 years after winning an IHRA Pro Modified championship together, Pro Mod icons Tommy Mauney and Shannon “The Iceman” Jenkins are teaming up once...
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When six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders rolls into Phoenix this weekend for the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, she’ll be pulling double...
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The March Meet is steep in Top Fuel tradition – Garlits, Sorokin, McEwen, and Warren have all hoisted that iconic triangular trophy head high...
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If nostalgia drag racing has a spiritual home, it’s the legendary quarter-mile at Famoso Dragstrip. And on Sunday, the tradition continued as nitro thunder...
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For nearly seven decades, the March Meet has been one of drag racing’s most sacred traditions. This weekend, the thunder returned once again as...
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The nitro thunder is officially rolling through California’s Central Valley as qualifying wrapped up Friday at the legendary Famoso Dragstrip during the 68th Good...
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The unmistakable rumble of nitro is back as the 67th annual Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet officially got underway Thursday, March 5, 2026, at...
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As Top Fuel speeds climbed on the regular last year in the National Hot Rod Association, the spotlight turned to the only part of...
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In today’s ultra-competitive world of Pro Mod, Outlaw 10.5, drag radial, and high-horsepower doorslammer racing, the difference between winning and watching can come down...
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Day one of the West Coast Rumble presented by Match Race Madness opened in a major way at Famoso Dragstrip, highlighted by the NHRA Youth...
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At Famoso Dragstrip, Andy and Ryan Partridge have taken on track prep duties with a focus on providing racers a consistent racing surface from...
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Super Bowl champion Fletcher Cox, who jumped behind the wheel of his nitrous-assisted “Training Day” ’69 Camaro after retiring from a 12-season career with...
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When reigning WSOPM winner Steve King just missed out on qualifying for the main 32-car Pro Mod field at the Drag Illustrated World Series...
