Drag Strips

John Camp reset the PDRA Pro Boost E.T. mark with a 3.542 in his ProCharger-boosted Camaro at the PDRA East Coast Nationals.View the full article

Graham Sykes’ steam-powered “Force of Nature” rocket bike ran 5.51 at just 206 mph, ranking among the quickest motorcycles ever.View the full article

Only a month removed from the conclusion of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service – which produced arguably the most competitive Pro Mod drag racing in the history of the sport – the class finds itself in the middle of a heated, public, and deeply personal debate over parity between its dueling supercharger combinations. The numbers from the Winter Series tell the story of just how tight the racing has become. At the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, the spread from No. 1

Melanie Johnson is bringing a new look to the NHRA Winternationals, announcing Speedmaster as her primary partner for the 2026 season. The partnership officially hits the track April 9-12 at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, where Johnson’s Top Alcohol Dragster will debut its new Speedmaster livery at her home race. The partnership is built on a natural alignment between two names driven by horsepower. Speedmaster is defined by a mission to blend traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge

Gary Williams picked up $30,000 on Biondo Racing Products Wednesday at the Moser Engineering Spring Fling Million presented by RAD Torque Systems at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The all-door car final round was decided by the red light of Jayden Lawler from Jacksonville, North Carolina in the Cobalt against Gary Williams from Bradenton, Florida in the ‘02 Sonoma “Ole Red.” It was the second $30K Fling big check for Williams in addition to multiple $15K and shootout wins. Jayden

Small Tire Pro Stock racers will share the stage with Nostalgia Drag Racing League racers for the Nostalgia Drag Racing League Route 66 Rockabilly Reunion, May 22-23, 2026 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. The fabled facility near the famous Gateway Arch will be a fine fit for the fan-favorite and fast cars that have as much character as they do horsepower. In addition to Small Tire Pro Stock, categories to keep an eye on include the Nostalgia Drag Racing League’s Pr

Drag racing in the Southeast Gassers Association has premier gasser action for the modern day, covered with its no rival nostalgia action. In 2026, Grier Roofing, LLC, of Wellford, South Carolina, has SEGA covered as the Official Roofing Provider of SEGA.  Grier Roofing is an award-winning roofing company that specializes in residential and commercial roofs. The roofing outlet has been awarded Best of the Upstate (South Carolina) for seven years in a row while earning the honors from Communi

Cleetus McFarland hosted another AWD vs RWD shootout at BMP. For this first time, a RWD car was able to bring home the win. View the full article

Fuel Altereds are wild animals that run on nitro. Ryan Hill had his hands full when the "Nitro Bandido" tried to take flight at 240 mph.View the full article

Gary Williams collected another big check at the Spring Fling. Williams was able to pocket $30,000 with his victory Wednesday.View the full article

The history of Immokalee Regional Raceway is a fascinating story of resilience, and while this IHRA-sanctioned eighth-miler in southwest Florida has indeed escaped closure on a number of occasions, it looks as though the end of the line is squarely in sight due to the neighboring airport’s latest expansion plans.  Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared in DI #198, the Photo Annual, in January/February 2026. Not only is the dragstrip situated on airport-owned land, but the track w

When Brett LaSala rolled into the Texas Motorplex for TX2K26, a four-peat wasn’t necessarily the plan. Neither was a five-second pass. But that’s the thing about LaSala and his infamous Snot Rocket Mustang – the plan has a way of evolving in real time, and usually in spectacular fashion. LaSala’s Coyote-powered S197 Mustang ripped off a 5.879-second pass at 242.76 mph on a competition single in the final round of the 2JZ vs. The World class, the quickest and fastest 275-tire pass in TX2K his

While attending a race in Orlando this past November, I happened to notice the difference between the average fan and the superfan. Most people come to a race and are pretty content to watch and interact with some teams if the opportunity arises. They walk around with friends and family, enjoying themselves for the most part. While at the race, I encountered several families taking in the day and activities for three to four hours, then they were pretty much done for the day. Editor’s Note:

Two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon has the unique distinction of winning NHRA’s 1,000th race (Las Vegas, 2021) as well as the 900th race in Funny Car history (Norwalk, 2021). The veteran has another rare opportunity next weekend at his home track, when In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip hosts the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals on April 9-12. It is the third of 20 races during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season in 2026, but it also carries the distinction of being the 1,000th race in NHRA

Cory Costin won a brand new American Race Cars dragster with a Riggeal’s Performance Fiberglass carbon body on Advanced Product Design Tuesday at the Moser Engineering Spring Fling Million presented by RAD Torque Systems at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. APD Tuesday began with time trials for all drivers on property with eliminations of the 32-Car Shootout happening in the afternoon. Over the last four rounds, Cory Costin from Double Springs, Alabama was a combined .017 on the tree (

NHRA officials announced today that Safety-Kleen will continue as “Official Provider of Environmental Services for NHRA” and “Official Absorbent of NHRA” as part of a multi-year extension. The agreement continues a longtime partnership between NHRA and Safety-Kleen, which dates back nearly two decades. Safety-Kleen has also enjoyed lengthy partnerships with most of the professional NHRA teams. As an official sponsor, Safety-Kleen will provide environmental services for NHRA-owned facilities –

As NHRA continues its monumental 75th anniversary celebration throughout the 2026 season, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set to make its thrilling debut at popular South Georgia Motorsports Park for the 41st annual NHRA Southern Nationals on May 1-3. For the first time, the biggest names in the NHRA will appear at South Georgia Motorsports, set to wow fans with unforgettable 12,000-horsepower, 340-mph nitro-powered action in Top Fuel and Funny Car, as the historic Southern Nationa

When Johnny Tolisano surprised his father, John, with a 1966 Chevy II Nova, it was more than just a birthday gift. It represented a lasting memory of John’s late son, Joey Tolisano, who passed away in 1985 from a motorcycle accident.  Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #198, the Photo Annual, in January/February 2026. Johnny, a 2024 Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 alum, had been searching for the Nova for quite some time. He eventually found the car on Facebook Marketplace

The Spring Fling Million kicked off with a tough 32-car shootout. Cory Costin got the job done and brought home the big prize.View the full article

If you're trying to make big horsepower these new AFR heads are for you. These big valve LS3 cylinder heads feature 270cc chambers.View the full article

For better or for worse, few forms of motorsport deliver as much on-track drama as Nitro Harley-Davidson motorcycle drag racing. While mourning the very fresh loss of one of their own, the tight-knit Nitro Harley community was able to celebrate the remarkable, painful comeback of another. It all happened at the PennGrade1 American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) Cajun Nitro Nationals at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, Louisiana on March 20-22. Attempting to step up in class from h

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 419 “SNOT ROCKET SEASON” SOME GUYS GET HOT. SOME GUYS GO NUCLEAR. THIS DUDE IS DOING BOTH. This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’ve got one of the most dangerous drivers on the planet right now. Brett LaSala is in the building, and if you’ve been paying attention, you already know what time it is. The man behind the Snot Rocket has been absolutely wrecking the record books and stacking wins like it’s his job. Because right now, it kind of is. We’re talkin

The American Federation of Drivers of Pro Mods (AFDPM) announced today, April 1, 2026, its proposal for a new “Flat Hood Flat Rate” weight penalty of 410 pounds. As the name suggests, any Pro Modified entry with a flat hood shall be subject to a weight penalty of 410 pounds. Effective immediately, any Pro Mod entry competing with a flat hood configuration—regardless of whether the vehicle is powered by a centrifugal supercharger (including ProCharger and Harts Charger combinations) or turboc

When it comes to implementing plans, inspiring teams and improving outcomes, Rollie Miller is masterful. He is famous for exploring every move to make before he and his team step onto a stage to present an event in front of thousands of people, and for proficiently pivoting when there is a problem. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #198, the Photo Annual, in January/February 2026. Miller is consistently clearheaded, and quickly taking the correct course of action appear

The National Hot Rod Reunion returns to Beech Bend Raceway. Fans anticipate three thrilling days of nostalgia drag racing this summer.View the full article