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Honda HRC will start the Suzuka 8 Hours from pole after rain forced the cancellation of the Top 10 Trial, leaving Friday qualifying to set the grid. The post Honda HRC on pole after Suzuka Top 10 Trial washout appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

(Words by Joe Grippo, photos by Dan Grippo) We hauled the race cars up to picturesque Beaver Springs Dragway the other weekend for the annual All Ford Race and Car Show. Sunshine, blue skies, and perfect temperatures made for a fantastic day at the drags. A killer variety of Blue Ovals filed into Beaver. Vintage iron, late model goodness, and everything in between filled the staging lanes, and a decent car show took shape in the pits. The racing was tight and we caught up with some friends and made a bunch of new ones, what more could you want. The McCracken boys, Mike and Mikey, had the track and starting line working and ran the program steady and efficiently and even managed to squeeze in a third time run for everyone. Classes were Cool Ford (12.00 and slower), Hot Ford (11.99 and quicker), an FE Only class and a quick 8 called Pro Ford. I ended up making it to the final of Hot Ford, so most of the gallery photos were taken by my wife Stacey and my brother Dan. Thanks to my team for all the help with the car and dial in choices, on top of photo duties! We will be back at Beaver Springs in September for the ORIGINAL (and only real, IMHO) FE Race and Reunion. Can’t wait! Support your local Racetrack. Beaver Springs Dragway – Nobody Does It Better! CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED OUR PREVIOUS PHOTOS! The post Beaver Springs Dragway All Ford Show and Drags Was Off The Hook For 2026! We’ve Got More Dan Grippo Photos Right Here! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

On behalf of myself, all our great BANGshift.com contributors, and all our families, BANGshift.com would like to wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe Independence Day. Happy Birthday to the United States of America! We’re 250 years old today, and with all the craziness, divisiveness, hate, and fear that has gripped our nation, let’s take today to remember one truth. FREEDOM. It defines us. It’s what gives us the ability, the right, the privilege to disagree and to be vocal about it. This special day in our history isn’t about fireworks, or hot rods, or hot dogs, it’s about freedom. Freedom to enjoy those things, to relish them, and to express our passions. On this day remember, and celebrate, those that came before us and helped form this great land of ours. The men and women of our past have pushed, sacrificed, and persevered so that this country would continue to grow and prosper. We owe it to them, and those generations to come, to do our best to keep our country safe and prosperous. Celebrate our freedom, celebrate our history, and celebrate your families. As usual we’ll be working on our junk, covering races, and talking hot rods and racing today and we hope you will be too. Enjoy a beverage or three, a hot dog or hamburger or three, and be safe. That is what today is about. We love you, we love these United States of America, and we want you to think about that as you enjoy the day off. Remember the United in United States of America. We may not always agree with each other, but we must stay United in order to fulfill our pledge to this great nation. Many have sacrificed their lives and families to protect that unity, do not tarnish it with hate and divisiveness. Thank you to all our active military, veterans, and first responders for keeping us safe and united. We couldn’t have done it without you, and don’t want to insult your sacrifices with petty hatred and indifference. Enjoy this great rendition of our National Anthem by Chris Stapleton. The post BANGshift.com Would Like To Wish All Of You A Happy And Safe Independence Day! We Hope You Enjoy The Celebration This 4th of July! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Matt Tucker did the one thing almost nobody in drag racing does anymore: he said no prep, and he meant it. This weekend, the WesTx Abilene Raceway owner and promoter is putting $150,000 in guaranteed money on the line at his Freedom of War, and he is doing it on a surface scraped down to nothing. No rubber. No glue. No groove built up over a season of Friday-night test-and-tunes. Tucker had the entire racetrack, and the parking lots around it, sandblasted to raw concrete. “There is not rubber. It is the furthest thing away from WesTx Abilene Raceway right now,” Michael Poland said on The Wes Buck Show, where he and Tucker laid out the whole plan Wednesday afternoon. “Small tire off the trailer, which will be really cool.” That phrase, off the trailer, is the entire point. Cars unload and race for a $75,000 top prize, with $20,000 to the runner-up, no time to lean on the track and no way to buy a shortcut around it. We’re providing a surface that is an equalizer. It’s not about power. It’s not about money. It’s truly who can really make their car go down that surface. They’re not racing a racer. They’re racing the surface. Matt Tucker, WesTx Abilene Raceway A track that sat for seven years Abilene was not supposed to matter again. The place had been dark for the better part of a decade, a former index track sitting quiet off I-20. “It was a big index track right off of I-20. For years and years, it just sat,” Poland said. “And then Matt Tucker got a hold of it about a year and a half ago.” For Tucker, a DFW guy, the racetrack solved a problem he had been chewing on for years. “Years ago, I wanted to start something more like a street race, but in a pasture, with just a concrete road and a few lights, a flashlight start, and just let it rip,” he said. “In the DFW area where I live, the property is just so hard and so expensive and so limited. The constraints with the cities, it just started becoming impossible.” Then somebody pointed him west. “Somebody reached out and said, hey, have you thought about that track in Abilene? I said, no, I didn’t even know it existed,” Tucker said. “The owner didn’t want to let it go to just anybody. He wanted it to go to somebody that was going to continue the racing in this town.” Tucker bought it and started spending. New paint on the shutdown and the starting line, a refreshed tower, redone bathrooms, and what Poland calls one of the biggest burnout pads in the country, ringed by cut-open shipping containers so fans can watch from inside the wall. “When people come out, it’s very presentable, very new, very fresh,” Tucker said. “It’s kind of just a wow factor.” The great equalizer Strip a track to bare concrete and you change who can win. That is the thesis, and it is why Poland, who has been at the center of Drag Illustrated’s outlaw and small-tire coverage, is so fired up. The single-turbo LS guys in a Fox body that may only be able to go 5.0s or 4.90s, they legit have a shot here. They have a shot to win. That is the whole purpose of this. Michael Poland “If you’re going out there on fresh concrete, it’s pretty well anybody’s ballgame,” Poland said. “It’s not necessarily going to be the guy with a twin-turbo Pro Line Hemi.” It is a deliberate break from the no-prep model that hardened over the last several years, where tracks ran on layers of built-up rubber and, as Poland put it, the money usually found a way to win. Tucker wanted the older, rawer version back, the one that feels less like a race and more like a street fight at 3 a.m. “I wanted to do something that I feel like nobody is doing, which is sticking with what they say they’re going to do,” Tucker said. “If they want no prep, they stick with no prep. You start flipping back and forth, it really makes it tough. It’s easier to go prep than it is no prep.” Poland has a name for the crowd this setup rewards. “I call them the street mutts,” he said. “They run around on backsides and streets. That’s what they do.” Bigger than one weekend The number that made the room stop was not the $150,000. It was what Tucker said comes next. The Freedom of War, he said, is the first move in a much larger play. A second event is already booked for November with a $200,000 purse. Then, in 2027, Tucker wants to run a five-race series worth a total of $1 million. “The first four races, that’s basically $600,000 we’re giving away,” Tucker said. “The fifth race, we’ll open it up, unlimited car count, and it’ll be for $400,000. All the winners from the first four will get free entry into the final.” For a corner of the sport that spent the last few years watching purses and events dry up, it is a jolt in the other direction. “You talk about this kind of purse money coming back into no-prep racing,” Wes Buck said on the show. “This is something a lot of people thought had gone the way of the dodo.” A super solid turnout By race weekend, WesTx Abilene Raceway had drawn a super solid turnout for the main event, 47 Small Tire cars strong. That is a healthy field for any small-tire race, and a real feather in the cap for a Fourth of July weekend, one of the toughest dates on the calendar to pull a field of racers to. The field mixes true 10.5 no-prep machines with the street cars that live for this kind of surface. Poland pointed to a handful of hitters expected to be in the mix: Ryan Martin, Ryan Mitchell, Billy Hoskinson, Tom “Jimmy Dale” Gunner and Scott Taylor. The format is built to spread the money around. First round of Small Tire and True Street run Friday night alongside Daily Driver, the Lil’ Gangsta 5.30 index and a slate of index classes. Saturday brings the smaller classes through the day before the Small Tire second chance and the main-event rounds off the trailer. True Street pays $10,000 guaranteed, courtesy of Ridgeway Fabrications. Then, because this is Tucker, there are fireworks. “We’re the only fireworks show in town,” he said of the Saturday-night display, timed to the Fourth of July and the country’s 250th birthday. The part that matters Ask Tucker about Abilene and he does not lead with the purse. He leads with the town, a tight-knit West Texas community that rallied around the racetrack the moment he bought it. “As soon as we bought it, I didn’t even have to advertise. People were just messaging: I heard you bought the track, when’s it going to open?” he said. “The local businesses, the radio stations, everybody has been very supportive. It’s been a blessing to be a part of Abilene.” That is the version of this sport Drag Illustrated has always pulled for: an operator pouring money into a facility instead of walking away from one, betting that if you build a real place and keep your word about how it races, the racers and the fans will show up. This weekend, on bare concrete off the trailer, Tucker finds out. Drag Illustrated will be on the property to tell the story. Drag Illustrated’s live Freedom of War Event Hub, powered by WesTx Abilene Raceway, is updating all weekend with schedule, payouts, class rules, photos and results. This story was originally published on July 3, 2026. The post Matt Tucker, Michael Poland Dish on $150,000 Freedom of War No-Prep Shootout first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

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(Photos by Neal Sabo) We just finished sharing our lost Buckeye Skips drag and drive photos from 2025 the other day, but we’re excited about 2026! Yesterday was Day 1, when the driver’s meeting went down and the first day’s drive had racers testing their street tunes, as well as racing at National Trail. We’ve already got photos from BANGshifter Neal Sabo, so check them out below. Neal will be there all week snapping pictures and checking out the cool stuff going on. He is planning to hit all three days, at Darana Dragway at Dragway 42, Darana Raceway National Trail, and Kuhnle Motorsports Park to get all kinds of cool photos. He’ll be hitting the checkpoints and the tracks. We’ll have more coming throughout the week so check back tomorrow too! If you missed the previous photos, CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM TOO! The post Buckeye Skips 2026 Drag and Drive Photos Continue! Here’s Our Final Day 1 Racing Gallery from Darana Raceway National Trail in Ohio appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Jonathan Rea’s 2m04.422 helped Honda HRC top Friday qualifying at Suzuka, with BMW close behind and Jack Miller’s Yamaha Factory Racing Team fifth. The post Rea puts Honda HRC on top in Suzuka qualifying appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

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(Words by Joe Grippo, photos by Dan Grippo) We hauled the race cars up to picturesque Beaver Springs Dragway the other weekend for the annual All Ford Race and Car Show. Sunshine, blue skies, and perfect temperatures made for a fantastic day at the drags. A killer variety of Blue Ovals filed into Beaver. Vintage iron, late model goodness, and everything in between filled the staging lanes, and a decent car show took shape in the pits. The racing was tight and we caught up with some friends and made a bunch of new ones, what more could you want. The McCracken boys, Mike and Mikey, had the track and starting line working and ran the program steady and efficiently and even managed to squeeze in a third time run for everyone. Classes were Cool Ford (12.00 and slower), Hot Ford (11.99 and quicker), an FE Only class and a quick 8 called Pro Ford. I ended up making it to the final of Hot Ford, so most of the gallery photos were taken by my wife Stacey and my brother Dan. Thanks to my team for all the help with the car and dial in choices, on top of photo duties! We will be back at Beaver Springs in September for the ORIGINAL (and only real, IMHO) FE Race and Reunion. Can’t wait! Support your local Racetrack. Beaver Springs Dragway – Nobody Does It Better! The post Beaver Springs Dragway All Ford Show and Drags Was Off The Hook For 2026! We’ve Got Dan Grippo Photos Right Here! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Now offered for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 2019 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe presents a modern interpretation of the classic café racer formula, blending timeless styling cues with contemporary engineering. Finished in the iconic Vintage Lime Green paint scheme with contrasting white graphics, the motorcycle captures the spirit of Kawasaki’s legendary performance machines while delivering the refinement and reliability expected from a modern sport bike. Positioned as the sportier sibling of the standard Z900RS, the Cafe variant distinguishes itself with […] The post FOR SALE: 2019 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

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Johann Zarco’s recovery from his Catalunya MotoGP crash has taken a positive turn, with Castrol Honda LCR now targeting a September return after doctors opted against knee surgery. The post Zarco avoids surgery as September MotoGP return targeted appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team has extended its Ducati agreement through to the end of 2029, continuing as a Factory Supported Team with one factory-spec Desmosedici GP and one standard-spec machine. The post VR46 extends Ducati MotoGP deal through 2029 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Event Hub Powered By Latest Update · Race Week The Freedom of War is set for July 3-4 at WesTx Abilene Raceway. Full schedule, payouts and class rules are posted below. Live results and fresh photos from on-site shooter Matt Sutherland drop into this hub all weekend long. WesTx Abilene Raceway is throwing a Fourth of July street fight, and the ante is $150,000. The Freedom of War lands on the West Texas eighth-mile July 3-4, and the number that matters is this: $150,000 in guaranteed small-tire money. Off the trailer No time trials. No shakedowns. Racer gates open Friday morning, tech closes at 4:30, and the track goes hot at 6. From there it is win or load up. Over sixty-four cars, first come first serve, will chase a $75,000 top prize on 28×10.5s. True Street runs for $10,000 guaranteed courtesy of Ridgeway Fabrications, Daily Driver pays $3,000, and the Lil’ Gangstas doubles from $5,000 Friday to $10,000 Saturday. Stack index racing, a $5,000 Practice Tree Showdown, Powerwheels racing for the kids and fireworks over the top end Saturday night on top of that, and you have a two-day war worth the drive to Abilene. This is your home base for all of it. Schedule, payouts, class rules, photos and results, updating all weekend. In This Hub Schedule Payouts Class Rules Photos Admission Weekend Schedule Friday, July 3 Racer gates 8 AM · Tech 12-4:30 PM · Spectator gates 3 PM · Driver meeting 5 PM · Track hot 6 PM Running order: 1st Round Small Tire (off the trailer), Alternate Test Pass, 1st Round True Street (off the trailer), Daily Driver (off the trailer), Lil Gangster 5.30, 8.20 Index, 6.40 Index, 7.50 Index Saturday, July 4 Racer gates 8 AM · Spectator gates 11 AM · Driver meet-and-greet 12-3 PM · Practice Tree Showdown 10 AM-12 PM ($100 buy-in / $5,000 to win) · Powerwheels 3:30 PM · Driver meeting 4:30 PM · Track hot 5 PM · Fireworks 9:30 PM Running order: Powerwheels, Daily Driver (off the trailer), Lil Gangster 5.30, 2nd Chance True Street (off the trailer), True Street (off the trailer), 2nd Chance Small Tire (off the trailer), Small Tire (off the trailer) Purses & Payouts ClassGuaranteed PurseBuy-InTech CardSmall Tire (off the trailer)$150,000 guaranteed$1,000 *$50True Street – Ridgeway Fabrications$10,000 guaranteed$250$50Daily Driver$3,000 guaranteed$200$50Lil Gangster 5.30$5,000 Fri / $10,000 Sat$200$508.20 Index$820 on top$150$507.50 Index100% payback$150$506.40 Index100% payback$150$50Practice Tree Showdown (Sat)$5,000 to win$100–Powerwheels (Mod & Stock)100% payback$25– Small Tire Payout Breakdown FinishPayout1st$75,0002nd$20,0003rd$10,0004th$10,0005th$6,2506th$6,2507th$6,2508th$6,250 Class Rules Small Tire (Off the Trailer) $150,000 guaranteed · $1,000 entry ($200 non-refundable lock-in) · $50 tech card · 64-car field, first come first serve, 16 on standby 28×10.5 non-W Steel roof and quarters required unless different from factory (i.e. convertibles) Must start from the driver’s seat Must be a door car (with doors) Must have a driveshaft safety loop No added weight past the rear bumper No wheelie bars Engine diaper or belly pan preferred AWD allowed First round Friday night; 2nd Chance Small Tire is $300 buy-in for $10,000 guaranteed with BJ Flagging True Street (Off the Trailer) – Sponsored by Ridgeway Fabrications $10,000 guaranteed · $250 buy-in · $50 tech card · 2nd Chance True Street $250 buy-in, 100% payback with BJ Flagging AWD allowed, must be on DOT radials VIN, registered, tagged, plated (no dealer tag) No wheelie bars No slicks; tires must be 275 DOT radial, 17-inch wheel or larger can run any size DOT radial No back-half or aftermarket 4-link Must have a working cooling system and charging system Factory-appearing dash; must have all body panels (aftermarket hoods okay) Back seat delete okay; any fuel No added weight past the rear bumper or body of car Cannot be pushed to the lanes No aftermarket high wings; factory/stock style or carbon fiber wing only Fire jacket and helmet required; no shorts Engine diaper or belly pan preferred Daily Driver (Off the Trailer, Fri & Sat) $3,000 guaranteed · $200 buy-in · $50 tech card Must be tagged, titled and insured; factory glass, body panels and frame (fiberglass hood okay) Full interior, back seat delete okay; factory-style seats, aftermarket seats okay but must have padding Working headlights, turn signals, factory charging system and brake lights Factory-style suspension in factory location; if car came with IRS it must remain IRS No alcohol or methanol as a primary fuel; can be mixed or blended Must have 2 seats (car seats only) Factory 4-link or ladder bar must remain factory; no aftermarket 4-link parts Exhaust must exit at the rear end or out back No slicks; 275 DOT radial, 17-inch wheel or larger any size DOT radial; AWD must be on 100-treadwear radials all around No wheelie bars; no exterior weight past the body line/bumper No aftermarket high wings; factory/stock or carbon fiber only Fire jacket and helmet required; no shorts Lil Gangster 5.30 Index $5,000 Friday / $10,000 Saturday · $200 buy-in · $50 tech card 5.30 index 28×10.5 non-W or 275/60/15 or smaller unless factory-equipped on a 17-inch rim or bigger Must be a door car No wheelie bars, throttle stops or delay boxes No time slips AWD allowed Index Classes – 8.20 / 7.50 / 6.40 8.20: $820 on top · 7.50 & 6.40: 100% payback · $150 buy-in · $50 tech card (each, Friday) 8.20, 7.50 and 6.40 index brackets No delay boxes Powerwheels (Saturday) Modified & Stock · $25 buy-in each · 100% payback Off the tree, no gas Remote control allowed Modified class and Stock class Photo Gallery Photos: Matt Sutherland. Fresh galleries from this weekend drop in as the racing unfolds. Parking & Admission General admission, spectator side: $30 VIP fence parking, spectator side: $20 per car + $30 per person Pit-side parking (excluding racers): $50 per car + $30 per person RV daily parking (no racecar): $100 Power: $75 Kids 12 & under free All credit card transactions include a $5 convenience fee. WesTx Abilene Raceway, 5601 W. Stamford St., Abilene, Texas. More at waraceway.com. This story was originally published on July 2, 2026. The post Freedom of War at WesTx Abilene Raceway | 2026 Event Hub first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The 18th Annual World Footbrake Challenge is the bracket race event for all you folks who don’t like a trans brake, delay boxes, etc. and we are thrilled to be bringing you all the racing action live thanks to our friends at MotorManiaTV. So check it all out below and have a great weekend! Video Description:LIVE: BTE World Footbrake Challenge XX | 20th Anniversary | Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley) | Four $20,000 Races! MotorManiaTV is LIVE from Bristol Dragway — Thunder Valley — for the 20th Annual BTE World Footbrake Challenge, presented by Coalburg Racing Promotions! Four days of eighth-mile footbrake action with $20,000 to win each day — Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — plus Gamblers Races, round prizes, and the legendary Prize Vault! 20TH ANNIVERSARY MAIN EVENT CHAMPION AWARD: Each $20K winner receives a special BTE Bolt-Together Torque Converter with FREE Service for Life! The post Free Live Streaming Drag Racing: 20th Annual World Footbrake Challenge Big Money Bracket Racing– Thursday appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Watch the Motormania LIVE Coverage from the TB Promotions Laris Insurance $100k at Bowling Green. This is going to be some great racing with a $25K race, two $50k races, and the big $100,000 Shootout! This is big money bracket racing at its finest, so make sure you tune in all weekend for the live racing that we’ve got to share right here. Video Description: LIVE: LARIS Motorsports Insurance $100K Presented by Vintage | Beech Bend Raceway Park | $100,000 to Win! MotorManiaTV is LIVE from Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky for the LARIS Motorsports Insurance $100K presented by Vintage, Race 4 of the Ultratech Race Fab Championship Points Series presented by TB Promotions! Four days of big-money bracket racing including TWO $50,000-to-win races and the massive LAW Chevrolet 128-Car $100,000-to-win Saturday Night Shootout! The post LIVE: LARIS Motorsports Insurance $100K Presented by Vintage – Thursday appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

More big money bracket racing coming to you live! It’s Thursday at the SuperBucks Showdown presented by Get’M Performance and that means there is $5,000 on the line to warm up everyone for two more days of great racing. Check out all the bracket racing action right here! Video Description: Super Bucks Showdown – Xtreme Raceway Park This weekend it’s going down at Xtreme Raceway Park as the Super Bucks Showdown takes over the strip with big money on the line, tight competition, and non-stop bracket racing action from start to finish. Racers from all over are rolling in ready to put it on the line—no lift, no mercy, just heads-up intensity in every round. Whether you’re in Super Pro, No Box, or chasing rounds in the sportsman classes, this one is built for racers who aren’t afraid to send it. But it’s not just about the racing… it’s an experience all weekend long. Friday Night Fireworks When the sun goes down Friday night, the sky lights up over Xtreme Raceway Park with a full fireworks show. It’s the perfect break from the ladder sheets and time slips—bring the family, hang out at the pits, and enjoy the atmosphere before Saturday eliminations crank up the pressure. From warm-ups to final rounds, the energy stays high all weekend. Close packages, double-entries, and tight racing will make every round count as racers chase the Super Bucks glory. If you love bracket racing, close competition, and that real racer vibe in the pits—this is one you don’t want to miss. Save The Date! Halloween 2026 for the Fall SuperBucks Showdown! Super Bucks Showdown at Xtreme Raceway Park: where rounds matter, and winners get paid. The post FREE Big Money Bracket Racing LIVESTREAM: The SuperBucks Showdown Presented by Get’M Performance All Run Thursday Warmup $5k appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Tickets are now on sale for the 61st annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, as NHRA’s 75th anniversary season will come to a thrilling conclusion at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Nov. 12-15. World champions will be crowned on the hallowed grounds of Pomona, with title battles expected to go down to the wire at the last of 20 races in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. The milestone 2026 campaign has already been filled with unforgettable performances and record-breaking runs, and plenty more will take place in the Countdown to the Championship as the sport’s biggest stars will compete with world titles on the line at the historic Southern California track. Starting with qualifying on Friday and Saturday, leading into must-see eliminations on the final day of the season on Sunday, fans will witness the ultimate pressure-packed weekend as Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle competitors leave nothing on the table in pursuit of an NHRA world championship at one of the sport’s most iconic facilities. In both 2023 and 2024, the championship drama came down to the final pass of the season. Doug Kalitta knocked off Leah Pruett in a winner-take-all final round in Top Fuel in 2023, handing Kalitta his elusive first championship. It was a magical moment to close out the season and, a year later, Greg Anderson defeated Dallas Glenn in a winner-take-all duel in Pro Stock. For fans who want the ultimate experience at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, the Top Eliminator Club offers the best seats in the house, a premium experience and several exclusive benefits at one of the biggest races of the season. The finale will also be the final celebration of NHRA’s 75th anniversary, with the following set to take place in Pomona: A legendary list of names are set to appear, including Tony Schumacher, Tommy Ivo, Sean Bellemeur, Terry Vance and Del Worsham. A celebration of “The Run,” Schumacher’s dramatic, record-setting Top Fuel run in 2006 in Pomona. A new-look Nitro Mall, special displays and much more. The race is also the final chance to get a head start on the “50 Years of Force” celebration in 2027. Fans can renew their tickets onsite and receive a special commemorative 16-time championship ring honoring Hall of Fame legend John Force. Last year, Kalitta (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Glenn (Pro Stock) and Richard Gadson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all clinched NHRA world titles. The race will again be broadcast on FS1 to close the season in a big way. Kalitta earned his second championship in three years in 2025 and is in the mix again, trailing only teammate and past champion Shawn Langdon. Prock rolled to his second straight world title, though everyone is currently chasing three-time champ Ron Capps. Glenn and Gadson both won their first world titles last year, finishing off their dream seasons with a championship. The facility has also been home to some of the sport’s biggest moments. Kalitta’s seven Pomona wins are the most for any Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, while four-time world champ Matt Hagan has eight victories at the iconic track. In Pro Stock, Anderson has been legendary in Pomona, with his 17 wins tying him with Force for the most in Pomona history. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Matt Smith has six wins at the Finals, the most for any rider in the two-wheeled category. Action at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip will include a pair of qualifying runs on both Friday and Saturday, leading into Sunday eliminations, where history will be made and champions will be crowned, with fans getting unparalleled access to see it all go down to end the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. To purchase tickets to the 61st annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. All children 12 and under will be admitted free in the general admission area with a paid adult. Included in the premium experience by purchasing Top Eliminator Club tickets is a members-only hospitality center, complimentary food and beverages, members-only souvenir store, exclusive driver appearances, a gift bag, a premium view of the staging lanes and much more. For more information about NHRA, visit www.NHRA.com. This story was originally published on July 2, 2026. The post Tickets On Sale For Famed 61st Annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals To Close Out 75th Anniversary Season first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

From navigating across continents to finding the nearest fuel stop, GPS has become indispensable during modern exploration, and Garmin has been defining GPS for nearly 40 years. Their first dedicated unit specifically designed for overlanding debuted to the public all the way back in 2019. This off-road focus model, appropriately dubbed the Garmin Overlander, was a huge hit, and since then Garmin has expanded this line and shifted it under the Tread nameplate series with several models available for off-road adventures. We’ve been testing the Garmin Tread 2 Overland Edition for several months, and we’ve tested it against other options on trails near and far, and we even finished up the review with it as the only “smart” device in a decidedly analog truck we’re building. Before we dive into the specifics of our time and experience, let’s review the high points of the Garmin Tread 2 Overland Edition. 8-inch high-resolution ultra-bright touchscreen IP67 construction withstands dust, rain, vibration, and extreme temps Dedicated turn-by-turn routing on and off-road Preloaded maps including topographic and 3D terrain layers Public and private land boundary overlay Excellent customization offerings to help you explore READ MORE: Best Rigs of Overland Expo PNW Built for the Rough Roads As soon as this Garmin GPS is in hand, the build quality is obvious. It’s not some lightweight, delicate tablet, and I never worried about a drop damaging it. After months of use, with some time riding around in a pouch with the mount when not in use, the only marks are on the rubberized bezel. Even these have to be caught in the right light. More importantly, the 8-inch touchscreen is still immaculate. Sharing the same off-road-ready construction is the suction cup mount. The Tread 2 snaps into place via the magnetic mount with a reassuring thud. While I can’t imagine jostling it from its perch, there’s even a physical locking clip for extra security. This mount is easy to swap between landscape and portrait orientations, and it has yet to fall from admittedly less-than-spotless windshield. One thing I’ve noticed over the full summer and winter seasons I’ve used the Tread 2 is that, even on the hottest days with many hours in the dash, I’ve never received a heat warning. I’ve seen this cause issues with smartphones and dash-mounted tablets on many occasions, but the 113-degree Fahrenheit range is accurate. On top of that, the touchscreen is visible in even the brightest sunlight with very minimal glare. To me, that’s a huge plus for any outdoor device, especially one that might be used on a motorcycle, SXS, or even a Jeep or Bronco with the top off. A couple of buddies have been using previous generations from this lineup, and even one still has an original Overland in use; the upgraded processor in the Tread 2 Overland Edition is noticeable. Even when loading zoomed-in maps with lots of detail, it never lags. In comparison to other GPS options, I’ve noticed the accuracy is very impressive. In the Blue Ridge Mountains, the dense foliage and deep hollows can often cause poor signal, but none of my routes have drifted from the trail, and even tracking multiple trips over the same track, the accuracy has held true. While all of my testing was in a truck, I can see how the Tread series would be very appealing to the ADV Moto and SXS crowds. Even in the elements, there’s no fear of failure, and these units offer some great functionality for every type of off-road adventure. Choose Your Own Adventurous Routing The Adventurous Routing feature is one of my favorite features on the Tread 2. It makes it super simple to dial in how much “wandering” you want to do on the way to your next destination. A simple slider selects one of four levels that changes how far off the “direct” route the Tread 2 will take you. It’s a great way to see some unexpected side routes while still heading the right direction. READ MORE: Overland Expo PNW Recaphttps://www.overlandexpo.com/compass/pnw-recap/ In a similar vein, if you’re looking for a great ride in a hurry, Garmin has you covered. The Tread mobile app features a curated collection of trails selected by the Garmin community. The app allows you to automatically sync these with your device, and they’re displayed by proximity. After you complete your own trip on a selected Great Ride route, you can even add your own photos and difficulty feedback. While I’m always in a truck when I’m exploring trails, you can also set up different vehicle profiles in the Tread 2, and then it will select routes appropriate for the rig you’ve selected. I can see this being a super helpful feature for someone that overlands with the family, but then heads out on a motorcycle or SXS for other trips. More than a GPS Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to test some of the extended capabilities that the Tread 2 offers through the PowerSwitch compatible options. This allows you to control lights, air compressors, and even lockers directly from the touchscreen. This is a great way to consolidate aftermarket 12-volt accessories into one place. As I continue to work on the Tundra, this will be a great way to keep accessory controls clean and easy to integrate. And if you’re already in the Garmin ecosystem, the Tread 2 Overland Edition adds tons of other functionality. With the Group Ride Tracker accessory, you can stay in touch with your group and track them in real time, plus with push-to-talk communicators you can even communicate hands-free with a helmet or headset. The Tread 2 can pair with your inReach satellite communication device for two-way texting without cell coverage and send interactive SOS messages to the Garmin Response team. With a compatible Garmin GPS Dog Tracker, you track and retrieve your dog in the field. Pros Incredible build quality. I can’t imagine a scenario that would begin to test the durability of the Tread 2 Overland Edition that wasn’t a vehicle fire or catastrophic accident. Massive ecosystem support and integration with other Garmin products. The PowerSwitch possibilities alone make this a huge boost to the functionality of this device. Mobile app works well, and the Great Trails integration is a nice touch. The initial sticker shock should be the only cost considered. Garmin offers free wireless map and software updates, so this can be a one-time purchase that backs years of off-road travel. Con Garmin’s UI has a bit of a learning curve, but once I used it for a weekend, I was good to go. 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