Features
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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...
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Worsham Sees Promise in New Three-Parachute Concept
A couple years ago, a discussion broke out in the media center at an NHRA National event. Doesn’t...
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Sisters Hailey and Camryn Hawkins Excel in PDRA Pro Junior Dragster
Although the Hawkins sisters literally grew up at the dragstrip from the time they were infants, their love...
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Wilkins’ Engine Building Talent and Driving Skills Result in ‘Dream Season’
Drag racing veteran Sandy Wilkins seems to age like fine wine within the Top Sportsman division where he’s...
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KING OF THE JUNGLE: Tommy Franklin and his ‘Jungle Rat’ Rule Pro Nitrous
A fresh layer of snow coats the sidewalk as Tommy Franklin walks up to the office occupied by...
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Xtreme Pro Mods Revved up for NMCA Muscle Car Madness Season Opener
The National Muscle Car Association is getting ready for one of the biggest and wildest VP Racing Fuels...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Winternationals
Before the season started, Matt Hagan talked about how it would take some time for all teams, his...
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Longtime ‘Dragster Guy’ Shawn Langdon Embracing Move to Funny Car
Demanding perfection and struggling to wrap his head around everything that was going on inside a Funny Car...
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Racers Stay Sharp at DragstersForSale.com Practice Tree Race
With an unbeatable combination of fun, excitement and competition, the 4th Annual DragstersForSale.com Practice Tree event, January 20,...
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Anticipation Sky-High for Long’s Lights Out 9
About 3-4 weeks out, Donald “Duck” Long can get a gauge of where the excitement level is for...
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From SoCal to South Korea, Jeg Coughlin Jr. is Ready to Get Things Rolling
A new NHRA season always gets five-time Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. fired up. When combined...
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Brittany Force Ready to Begin Championship Defense in Pomona
Brittany Force ended the 2017 season with a perfect sweep at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona — the...
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LIGHTS OUT 9: Micke Riding Bradenton Momentum into Valdosta
Winning for the third time at the U.S. Street Nationals last month meant a great start to 2018...
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Franklin Reflects on Memorable Week of Announcements
As far as weeks go, Tommy Franklin is going to remember this one for quite some time. The...
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Bradenton Debut Has Novak Primed for Lights Out 9
After a celebrated and highly publicized debut at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in December, Shane Novak’s...
