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Clint Satterfield: ‘The WSOPM is the Highlight of Our Entire Year’
Clint Satterfield might have lost in the first round of the inaugural DRAG ILLUSTRATED World Series of Pro...
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‘Stevie Fast’ Jackson Promises Biggest, Longest, Stinkiest, Nastiest, Smokiest Burnout of All Time at WSOPM 2018
Big burnouts, a big payday and big excitement. If Stevie “Fast” Jackson had to sum up his thoughts...
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Top Fuel’s Mike Salinas Not Satisfied with Impressive Progress Heading to Epping
There has been a lot for Mike Salinas to celebrate in what will be his most extensive season...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Summit Nationals
It’s hard to imagine that barely 30 races into his career and at just 30 years old Blake...
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NMRA and NMCA Battle for the Rings at Route 66 Raceway, July 26-29
It’s hailed as one of the most unique drag racing competitions of the year where both NMRA and...
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Past World Champion Jason Harris Back on Top Heading Into PDRA Firecracker Nationals
As the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) enters the halfway point in its eight-race season at this weekend’s...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
On a day when Don Schumacher Racing claimed its 300th career win (and then 301st moments later), it’s...
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Justin ‘Lil Country’ Swanstrom Dishes on $15,000 Grudge Races, Having Fun and Racing with Dad
Justin Swanstrom sits in his pit area at Darlington Dragway with his feet kicked up in a fold-up...
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TeamWORK: The Formula Behind NMCA’s Rise to Success
One person can only accomplish so much on their own, but if they surround themselves with a team...
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Louisiana’s No Problem Raceway Keeps the Tires Turning Year-Round
If there’s ever been a drag strip that’s perfectly positioned to take advantage of year-round racing, Belle Rose,...
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LAT Racing Oils’ Danny Vaca Talks Hands-On Approach to Racing Fluids
Danny Vaca is a familiar face when it comes to walking the pits and having a presence at...
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Keep on Truckin’: John Taylor’s Highly Successful Pickups
John Taylor vividly recalls those exhilarating radio spots he used to hear as a kid growing up in...
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Red-Hot Mike Janis Anticipating Another Big Performance at WSOPM
The trek from Lancaster, N.Y. to Bandimere Speedway just outside of Denver checks in at roughly 1,500 miles....
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John Force: ‘The Mongoose Was Invincible’
Although the Sunday death of Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen at age 81 reverberated throughout the sport of drag...
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DI CLASSIC: The ‘Snake’ and ‘Mongoose’ Interview
Drag racing icon Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at 81 years old. While...
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John Force Relishes Return to Richmond
Despite the effects of a violent crash during the qualifying phase of last week’s Route 66 Nationals in...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Route 66 Nationals
As far as weekends go, let’s just say JEGS and Jeg Coughlin Jr. are trending upward. At the...
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Home Track Race for Rookie of the Year Candidate Flyin’ Ryan Oehler
Bloomington, Illinois’ “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler remembers very well his first competitive pass at Joliet’s Route 66 Raceway—the Chicago...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Heartland Nationals
It was an announcer’s nightmare for the Top Fuel final round matchup, but another dream come true for...
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Pro Mod Powerhouse Shane Molinari Talks Potential Six-Figure Payday at WSOPM 2018
There were a multitude of reasons why Shane Molinari quickly accepted his invitation to return to Bandimere Speedway...
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Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman Series Enjoys Surging Car Counts
The Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman series has been consistently exceeding expectations since day 1, beginning with the Saturday...
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Marty Chance’s Bet on Technology Pays Off
When Marty Chance was 12 years old, he was removing and reinstalling transmissions for his father, Neal, and...
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HOOSIER STATE HIT: Racers and Fans Flock to Muncie Dragway
Five years ago, Muncie Dragway was in a state of noticeable decline. Interest was waning from both racers...
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MASTER OF DISRUPTION: FuelTech’s Anderson Dick is Fueling the Future
In a sport where innovation is a necessity for advancement, one area of drag racing that has been...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Southern Nationals
It is almost easy to forget about the significance of Leah Pritchett and Courtney Force winning the NHRA...
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Jim Whiteley Locks In Support for WSOPM as Racer and Presenting Sponsor
There have been a lot of great racing moments recently for Jim Whiteley, including picking up his second...
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Haney Hoping for Strong Showing at Throw Down in T-Town
After enduring a challenging weekend with the Frankenstein Engine Dynamics Mid-West Pro Mod Series (MWPMS) late last month...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
There were smiles, there were joyous exhales and perhaps a collective sigh of relief from both Cruz Pedregon...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA SpringNationals
This one meant a little more for Brittany Force. The roller-coaster that hit a tremendous high by clinching...
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Introducing Miss Paige Coughlin
There is a lot on Paige Coughlin’s plate, and seemingly a lot to live up to with the...
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MELANIE SALEMI: Ready for What Comes Next
“You hungry?” Melanie Salemi asks. Having just completed the four-hour drive from Cleveland to G-Force Race Car’s Buffalo,...
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Team Aruba Speaks for Autism
April is Autism Awareness month. Always willing to lend a helping hand, Team Aruba has spoken on behalf...
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Enders Set to Make NHRA Pro Mod Debut in Elite Turbo Entry
As long as Richard Freeman is racing, Erica Enders will be the one driving. That’s the message the...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Four-Wide Nationals – Vegas Edition
By all accounts, the debut of four-wide racing on the West Coast with the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at...
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Ezell vs. Cummings Online Rivalry Moves to the Track This Weekend
Britt Cummings doesn’t mind stirring the pot a little bit and, after not racing the final half of...
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15 Wild, Wacky & Awe-Inspiring Moments from Donald Long’s Sweet 16
Since its announcement, there has been a considerable amount of hype surrounding Donald Long’s Radial vs. The World...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Gatornationals
Another wild weekend in Funny Car provided highlight-reel explosions, including a memorable one involving both Matt Hagan and...
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‘Big Daddy’ Describes Birth of the Burnout
From test-n-tune wannabes straight off the street not really knowing why to Top Fuel pilots performing with practiced...
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Kelly Clontz and San Marino Aim for Rookie of the Year Honors
After 14 seasons as a sportsman motorcycle drag racer, Kelly Clontz made her first dip into NHRA Pro...
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Justin Ashley Determined to Make His Mark Again in Top Alcohol Dragster
Justin Ashley was about as green as a driver could be. Ashley, a rookie in the Top Alcohol...
