News
A pair of two-time PDRA Pro Nitrous world champions, Tommy Franklin and Jason Harris, reached the winner’s circle at the third race of the...
Hi, what are you looking for?
Drag Illustrated | Drag Racing News, Opinion, Interviews, Photos, Videos and More
- News
DI 30 Under 30 Alum Ida Zetterström Earns Top Fuel Win in European Drag Racing Championships’ Main Event at Santa Pod Raceway
Jeff Melnick Reflects on Pro 632 Win at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge
Alan Drinkwater Secures First Career PDRA Extreme Pro Stock Win at American Doorslammer Challenge
Jason Harris, Party Time Racing Team Earns First Pro Boost Win at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge
Tommy Franklin Dishes on Epic PDRA Pro Nitrous Win at American Doorslammer Challenge
- Race Coverage
Franklin, Harris, Drinkwater, Melnick, Kincaid and Denton Race to Victory at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge
Halsey, Harris, Gillig, Nicholl, Riddle and Denton Earn Low Qualifier Spots at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge
Mid-West Drag Racing Series Kicks Off 2023 Season At Osage Tulsa Raceway Park
Two-Time PDRA Pro 632 Champion Wes Distefano Eyes Pro Boost Debut at Norwalk
Maddi Gordon Takes First Steps to Earn Top Alcohol Funny Car License
- Tech
- The Wes Buck Show
News
The Professional Drag Racers Association has constructed an exciting 2019 schedule worthy of the world’s quickest and fastest eighth-mile doorslammers. The tour will run...
Features
A heat wave is coming to Darlington Dragway this weekend, as the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Fall Nationals promises an action-packed weekend of...
Exclusive
Long before Mike Recchia was crowned the 2017 PDRA Pro Extreme world champion, he was dominating in the Chicago Wise Guys outlaw series. At...
News
Another outstanding racing season has led to more accolades for Pat Musi Racing Engines, as the company has claimed the PDRA Flatout Gaskets Nitrous...
News
Driver Aaron Glaser can normally be found wheeling his now infamous 2Face ‘69 Camaro at any number of Pro Mod races across the country,...
News
Veteran drag racer Tom Martino of Martino Motorsports fought through a tough field of PDRA Lucas Oil Elite Top Dragster competitors this weekend at...
PDRA
Moroso Pro Boost No. 1 qualifier Tommy D’Aprile charged to his second win of the season Saturday night at the Professional Drag Racers Association...
PDRA
Two-time and defending world champion Tommy Franklin led the field in Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by MoTeC Friday night at PDRA Drag Wars...
News
The eighth-mile racers of the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) will converge at GALOT Motorsports Park this weekend for the PDRA Drag Wars. The...
News
The 2018 PDRA season is now halfway over and points battles are starting to shape up with clear leaders. Three races remain for teams...
Exclusive
The rumors continue to swirl regarding the possibility of mountain motor Pro Stock joining NHRA Pro Stock, but Elijah Morton isn’t worried about the...
News
One minute Aaron Glaser was enjoying a quick vacation with his family in Gulf Shores, Ala. The next minute he’s ordering parts, on the...
Exclusive
Last October, longtime bracket racer and PDRA tech director Ken Kershaw debuted a new Chassis Engineering-built ‘15 Camaro. It was one of the first...
News
Despite multiple attempts to dry the racing surface, Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) officials decided to cancel the remainder of the PDRA Super Strip...
News
Frequent rain showers led the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) to postpone qualifying action Friday evening at the PDRA Super Strip Nationals at National...
News
Defending Pro Outlaw 632 world champion Dillon Voss will make his Extreme Pro Stock debut at the PDRA Super Strip Nationals, July 19-21, at...
PDRA
The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) will race in the Buckeye State for the first time this weekend at the inaugural PDRA Super Strip...
News
The PDRA is now officially halfway through the 2018 season and a clear leader has begun to emerge in the Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars....
News
Every racer’s favorite recording artist, PJ North, will perform at the PDRA Super Strip Nationals at National Trail Raceway in Columbus Ohio. The concert...
PDRA
Longtime Moroso Pro Boost driver Ric Fleck scored his first-ever event win in the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Saturday night at the PDRA...
News
Jeremy Ray is decidedly old-school. From the “Carolina Kingpin” nickname on the side of his orange ’63 Corvette to his “own it, drive it,...
PDRA
Weatherford, Salemi, Montecalvo, Schweigert and Pluchino Qualify No. 1 at PDRA Firecracker Nationals
Virginia native Randy Weatherford secured his first No. 1 qualifier award of the season in Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by MoTeC at the...
News
Lizzy Musi and car owner, Frank Brandao, recently took delivery of a brand new Jerry Bickel-built Dodge Dart. The car is in the final...
Features
As the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) enters the halfway point in its eight-race season at this weekend’s PDRA Firecracker Nationals at Virginia Motorsports...
News
After a short time away from the driver’s seat, Melanie Salemi will be back behind the wheel this weekend for the Firecracker Nationals in...
News
This season the PDRA has worked diligently to revive the Pro Extreme category, which has, in recent years, been losing racer support. The PDRA...
PDRA
Past Pro Nitrous world champion Jason Harris broke a long winless streak Saturday night when he drove the “Party Time” ’69 Camaro to a...
PDRA
Pro Boost points leader Tommy D’Aprile recorded a 3.719-second pass at 199.12 mph to claim the No. 1 spot at the Professional Drag Racers...
News
The eighth-mile competitors of the Professional Drag Racers Association will kick off the summer portion of their eight-race season this weekend at the PDRA...
News
Earlier this year, PDRA announced new partners for its Pro Extreme category including title sponsor Bryant Industrial Crane and Rigging, presenting sponsor ProLine Racing...
News
With two races complete on the 2018 PDRA Tour, there’s no clear favorite yet in the Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars. The East Coast Nationals...
PDRA
A mix of first-time winners and past world champions collected victories Saturday night at the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) North-South Shootout at Maryland...
PDRA
Pro Modified veteran Tommy D’Aprile raced to a 3.701-second pass at 200.20 mph Friday night to earn his second Moroso Pro Boost No. 1...
News
Competitors from around the country are heading to Maryland International Raceway this week for the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) North-South Shootout, May 3-5,...
News
Racing is certainly about competition, but no one denies the fact that it’s also built on entertainment. The PDRA believes strongly in the entertainment...
Exclusive
“You hungry?” Melanie Salemi asks. Having just completed the four-hour drive from Cleveland to G-Force Race Car’s Buffalo, New York-area shop, followed by a...
Features
April is Autism Awareness month. Always willing to lend a helping hand, Team Aruba has spoken on behalf of people with autism for years....
News
Tommy Gray is synonymous with his Undertaker persona. Always a fan favorite, he epitomizes Pro Modified. Gray missed the PDRA season opener, lacking an...
PDRA
Competitors from the Tar Heel State nearly swept the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) East Coast Spring Nationals as Jay Cox led a host...
PDRA
Defending Pro Nitrous world champion Tommy Franklin started his second championship defense season with a No. 1 qualifying effort in his “Jungle Rat” ’69...
