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Dixon Sets New Aussie TF Record; Read Wins Twice

Australia witnessed its quickest ever drag racing pass on Saturday night (Mar. 30) at Willowbank Raceway when three-time...

X-DRL Reveals Inaugural Season Trophies

The X-DRL has found an eye-catching way to bring out the “X” in the event and world championship...

C. Pedregon Taking Different Approach to Tune-Up in 2013

Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon is taking a different approach to the 2013 NHRA Mello...

Hawley School Teaches Art of Drag Racing

Steven Andersen lived in Europe, graduated with a master’s degree in Fine Art from the University of Minnesota...

ProThings Named Official Crew Uniform of ADRL

Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that they have signed a multi-year partnership with ProThings...

NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Expands 2013 Schedule

NHRA announced Mar. 27, that the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will be expanded to three events for the...

Hardee’s Named Title Sponsor of ADRL Georgia Drags VII

Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced Mar. 26, that quick-serve restaurant Hardee’s has been named the...

Moyer and Murillo Prepared for XDRL Season Opener

Todd Moyer (above) will lead his two-car team this year into X-DRL Pro Turbo competition this year, including...

Pro Mod Reunion Race Coming to Farmington Dragway

Szupka Wins Twice at JEGS Cajun Sportsnationals

Steve Szupka (2nd from right, back row) won not once but twice Mar. 24, at the JEGS Cajun...

NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame Expanding Drag Racing Exhibit Space

North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame (NCARHOF) Chairman Don Miller and  NCARHOF Executive Director Jim Turner recently...

Race Fans, NHRA Racers Raise $12,000 at Charity Karting Event

Nearly 40 lucky race fans mingled with stars from the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Mar. 23,...

Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School Back in Session at zMax Dragway

Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School is back in action Apr. 1-2, at zMax Dragway, near Charlotte. At Roy...

Sonoma Raceway’s Cardinale Passes

Officials at Sonoma Raceway, where the NHRA national-event tour makes an annual stop during its three-race “Western Swing,”...

XDRL Announces Purse Upgrade for 3 Classes

The X-treme Drag Racing League (X-DRL) announced Mar. 20, that in addition to the regular purse, all qualifiers...

Johnson Hoping to Double Winnings in Vegas

Defending NHRA Mello Yello Series Pro Stock world champion Allen Johnson is riding high from a recent victory...

Force Meets and Greets at MATS Freightliner Booth

NHRA Funny Car superstar John Force headed to Louisville, Kentucky, today (Mar. 21) to attend the 2013 Mid-America Truck...

Rowe Feels Ready After Quarter-Final Finish in Gainesville

While scoring a win at one of the most historic events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing...

NHRA and NASCAR Stars to Play Ball for Charity

Drivers from the uniquely exciting motorsports worlds of NASCAR and NHRA will find common ground on Wednesday, April...

Coughlin Jr. Ready for Double Duty in Bayou Country

Fresh off a big Super Gas victory at the 44th annual NHRA Gatornationals, Troy Coughlin Jr. is now...

Dixon Racing ‘Down Under’ Before Return for NHRA at Vegas

Following a a first-round loss to eventual race winner Antron Brown in this past weekend’s Amalie Oil NHRA...

‘Sportsman’s Paradise’ Awaits JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals Racers

The State of Louisiana is nicknamed “Sportsman’s Paradise” because of the abundance options for the many outdoor enthusiasts...

EOPM Unveils $3K CV Products Extreme Outlaw Challenge

Extreme Outlaw Pro Mod continues to cement itself as the nation’s fastest-growing regional Pro Modified racing association with...

Canadian Dragstrip Memories Show this Weekend

The 2nd annual Dragstrip Memories will be held once again at the Canadian War Plane Heritage Museum, presenting...

ZDD Plus Named Title Sponsor for Piedmont’s Big Dog Shootout

Piedmont Dragway owner Gilmer Hinshaw and general manager Kevin Shipman recently announced an agreement for ZDD Plus Additives...

V. Smith Wins Gators Pro Mod Title

Von Smith (above) raced to the season-opening victory in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series Sunday at...

T.J. Coughlin Scores 1st Super Gas Win

T.J. Coughlin, the son of reigning Pro Mod champ Troy Coughlin, had plenty of reasons to smile after...

Brown Delivers 200th Win for Don Schumacher Racing

Forty years ago, pioneering Funny Car driver and owner Don Schumacher won his first NHRA national event trophy....

Brown, Gray, A. Johnson and Arana Jr. Win at Gatornationals

Antron Brown (above right) raced to the Top Fuel victory Mar. 17, at the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals...

Qualifying Completed for NHRA Gatornationals

Veteran Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta raced to the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday at the Amalie Oil...

C. Pedregon, Kalitta, Edwards and Smith Lead Early Gators Qualifying

Cruz Pedregon (above) raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car Mar. 15, at the Amalie Oil NHRA...

Flanigan to Debut New G-Force Camaro in Top Sportsman

The year 2013 marks a major milestone for NOCO as it celebrates 80 years in business. In honor...

Decerbo Crash Confirms Head Restraints Needed in Drag Racing

Jim Downing, the president of HANS Performance Products, cited John Decerbo’s fiery collision into the wall at the...

PRI Releases FAQ on Consolidation of IMIS Into PRI Show

To help answer any remaining questions racing professionals may have, Performance Racing Industry has compiled answers to the...

DI.com Blog: Race Drivers are a Different Breed

By Ian Tocher I’ve often heard people say things like, “I would be a good race driver; I...

DI.com Blogs Debut

Check out a new feature here at DragIllustrated.com as our featured writers and columnists describe their travels and...

Roy Hill Teams with FireAde for Gatornationals

Drag racing icon Roy Hill has partnered with Fire Service Plus, manufacturer of firefighting agent FireAde 2000, for...

McAmis Offers Bonus to XDRL Top Sportsman Low Qualifiers

After earlier announcing its support of the new X-treme Drag League (X-DRL) in 2013, Tim McAmis Performance Parts...

Massel Contest for NHRA Comp Fans

Drag racing fans can win this year whenever two-time NHRA Comp Eliminator National Champion Bruno Massel wins. After...

T. Coughlin Begins PM Title Defense at Gators

The NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series returns to Gainesville to kick off the 2013 season with the...