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BT3 is Back: Bob Tasca III on Leading Funny Car Points, John Force, State of NHRA
Three races into the 2021 NHRA Camping World Series season, Funny Car standout Bob Tasca III finds himself...
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Steady Growth: Michael Beard, Anthony Walton Continue to Grow Loose Rocker Brand in Its 10th Season
As the Loose Rocker series of sportsman racing now enters its 10th year, organizing founders Anthony Walton (above,...
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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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Get In and Win: How Josh Hart Won His First-Ever NHRA Top Fuel Race
Josh Hart likely had a number of different scenarios roll through his head when envisioning his Top Fuel...
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MWDRS Gets Ready to Throwdown in T-Town
The 29th running of the Osage Casino Hotel Throwdown in T-Town, featuring the stars and cars of the...
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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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‘No Good Losses, No Bad Wins’: The Story of WJ’s Final Wally
I was the PR director at Gateway International Raceway (now World Wide Technology Raceway) across the Big Muddy from...
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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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Racing Community Rallies Behind PSCA’s ‘Krusty’ Ramsey Amid Colon Cancer Battle
The first time I was at the drag strip and heard an announcement for a racer needing parts,...
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On The Road: Beech Bend Raceway Park
When you think of “additional” entertainment that might be offered at a drag strip, you usually think of...
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OPINION: Enders Isn’t ‘Just a Girl,’ She’s the Best in the Business
Sunday, April 18th, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Erica Enders won the NHRA Camping World...
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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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Carolina Classic: Coastal Plains Dragway Approaches 50 Years Under Humphrey Family Ownership
The racing landscape around Coastal Plains Dragway has experienced a number of transformations and shifts over the last...
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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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Tribute: Cynthia Phillips, South East Gassers Association’s ‘First Lady’
Whether they’re in the lanes, in the pits, or on the strip, gassers are just plain cool —...
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Six Unique Items To Bid On in The Tom Hanna Trust Auction
Following the November passing of storied fabricator Tom Hanna, a massive collection of his builds and equipment is...
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Nostalgia Funny Car Racer Nancy Matter Making Great Music On and Off the Track
Nitro drag racing has a sound like no other, but Nostalgia Nitro Funny Car racer Nancy Matter might...
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Challenge of First Four-Wide Race Has Justin Ashley Ready for Vegas
Second year Top Fuel driver Justin Ashley learned a lot during his rookie season on the 2020 NHRA...
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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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On the Road: Richard Hutchins Embarks on 55th Season of Wheelstanding Entertainment
When it comes to witty individuals, there’s few I enjoy gleaning life experiences from more than legendary exhibition...
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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: 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,...
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DI REACTS: NHRA Gatornats TV Ratings Off the Chart; Final Round Tickles Two Million Viewers
So, you think people were ready for the Gatornationals and the 2021 NHRA season or what? The numbers...
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Point Proven: PDRA Extreme Pro Stock Champion Johnny Pluchino is Living His Childhood Dream
If Brownsburg, Indiana, is the capital of nitro racing and Mooresville, North Carolina, is the capital of NASCAR,...
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KB Racing Crew Member Dallas Glenn Set to Make Pro Stock Debut at World Doorslammer Nationals
Since 2012, Dallas Glenn has immersed himself in the world of Pro Stock as a crew member for...
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DI Roundtable: The ‘Voices’ of World Doorslammer Nationals Speak
Any drag racing fan, whether seasoned or new to the sport, knows the announcer is a major part...
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World Doorslammer Nationals Pro Mod Debut is Homecoming of Sorts for J.R. Gray
When J.R. Gray rolls to the starting line for his first Pro Mod qualifying pass at the second...
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Second Annual CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals Presented by JEGS – Fact Sheet
The stars of Pro Stock and Pro Mod will converge on Orlando Speed World Dragway March 5-7 for...
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Lyle Barnett Beginning Next Chapter of Incredible Racing Career at World Doorslammer Nationals
Drag radial hero Lyle Barnett will be one of several rookies in Pro Mod and Pro Stock making...
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Tad & Jim’s Dragway of Magnolia: A Rural Ohio Racer’s Playground
Tucked away in the tiny village of Magnolia, Ohio, you’ll find one of the oldest still-active dragstrips within...
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On the Road: Palm Beach International Raceway
Life is filled with so many first experiences and the truly notable ones are seemingly ingrained in our...
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Fast and ‘Furious’: Chris Shaffer Wins First Pro Stick Racing Championship in Group’s 25th Season
Chris Shaffer took his 1966 Plymouth Fury, dubbed the S.S. Furious, to the 2020 Pro Stick Racing season...
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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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Second-Generation Nitro Driver Joey Haas Takes Advantage of Call Up to The Big Show
Some of the biggest triumphs that take place on the grand stage of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA...
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Defending Pro Mod Champion Car Owner Marc Caruso Returning to World Doorslammer Nationals with Driver Tommy D’Aprile
As the defending Pro Mod event champion car owner, Marc Caruso is already charged up for the second...
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Bracket Racer Kevin Brannon Continues to Sharpen His Ax
Kevin Brannon was already an accomplished big-money bracket racer and NHRA and IHRA world champion when he was...
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Pro Extreme Champion Jason Scruggs Primed for Second Annual World Doorslammer Nationals Pro Mod Appearance
After a strong performance at the inaugural event, Pro Modified veteran Jason Scruggs is eager for another shot...
