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Qualifying kicked off Thursday at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil at Bradenton Motorsports Park, the third and final race of the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service. Pro Mod and Pro 10.5 completed two qualifying sessions, while True 10.5 and Lil Gangstas each ran one shakedown session. Qualifying continues Friday. Watch the World Series of Pro Mod live on FloRacing.com. Pro Mod Q1 Pro 10.5 Q1

For decades Zizzo Racing has competed on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series racing the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster across the country at select national events. The part-time team with a full-time team attitude is led by team owner Tony Zizzo, driver TJ Zizzo and crew chief Mike Kern with an assist in recent years from legendary crew chief Rahn Tobler. Prior to the historic Gatornationals Tobler will be inducted into the Don Garlits Drag Racing Hall of Fame and TJ Zizzo along with his en

By any standard, third generation motorcycle drag racer Brayden Davis gave a stunning performance last year—his first on the big stage of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition. Veteran racer Flyin’ Ryan Oehler thinks his team has found the performance to keep Davis’s results right where Brayden— his new teammate—is used to having them. The Flyin’ Ryan racing / B&K Cylinder Heads Buell is Brayden’s first big cubic inch V-Twin ride, and he loves it. “We tested this past weekend at Gainesvi

Dave Richards and SCAG Racing are excited to continue their partnership with Red Line Oil for the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season. Red Line Oil, a leader in high-performance lubricants, plays a key role in keeping Richards’ nitro Funny Car performing at its best. From engine and gear oil to specialty additives, Red Line’s products help ensure the reliability and performance required to compete at the highest level of drag racing. “I love being part of Team Red Line Oil,

There's always so much to see at any Lights Out event. You'll want to check out this photo gallery that shows off how epic these events are.View the full article

An OEM supercharge belt tensioner won't cut it when you're making big power. Here's why you need an aftermarket belt tensioner for your HEMI.View the full article

With victories under his belt at both Bandimere Speedway and Bradenton Motorsports Park, Jeff Pierce is one of the most accomplished tuners in the history of the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod and the broader Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service. He led the late Scotty Oksas to the $100,000 win at the final WSOPM at Bandimere in 2019, tuned Kye Kelley to an unlikely Snowbirds Pro Mod win worth $50K in 2024, and most recently guided Stevie “Fast” Jackson to the $7

Keith Haney is no stranger to Pro Modified success. The co-owner of Tulsa Raceway Park is a two-time Midwest Drag Racing Series points champion, and has qualified each of the past two years at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil – cementing his place among the elite drivers in the class.  Haney entered 2026 with high hopes and a brand-new car – “Black Widow,” a Jerry Bickel Race Cars 2025 C7 Corvette with a giant Pat Musi motor and a whole lot of nitrous. T

Race week for the biggest Pro Modified event on the planet will get underway in fitting fashion Wednesday night as Drag Illustrated hosts its 20th Anniversary Party and World Series of Pro Mod Kickoff at Yard House Sarasota, just minutes from Bradenton Motorsports Park. Set for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m., the celebration serves as both a milestone moment for Drag Illustrated’s two decades in the sport and the official launch of the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by R

Grudge on the Gate 2 brought out 114 cars in a full-on street brawl. Check out all the action from the streets of Memphis.View the full article

Texas Speed made the move to grind its own LS and LT camshafts. Check out this behind-the-scenes look at the cam grinding process. View the full article

Originally meant to be flipped, longtime Ford aficionado John Evans took a Buick Grand National on trade and built it into a street terror.View the full article

After making her first-ever runs in a 12,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster last week during the PRO preseason test session at Gainesville Raceway, rookie driver Maddi Gordon has officially completed her Top Fuel licensing process, clearing the way for her professional NHRA debut with Ron Capps Motorsports at the upcoming 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season opener.   The third-generation racer and former Top Alcohol Funny Car standout completed the licensing process while gaining val

Young gun Ty Kasper is one of the names that’s been missing on the Pro 10.5 qualifying sheets at the first two races in the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service at Bradenton Motorsports Park. That ends this week at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil, as Kasper is back with his twin-turbocharged Mustang after making significant upgrades over the winter. He’s also set to debut a brand-new sponsor, Boost Gangster, a new line of apparel with

AB Motorsports crew chief Brian Corradi and multi-time NHRA champion Bo Butner are set to take on the biggest Pro Mod race of the year at the World Series of Pro Mod, February 26-28, the third and final stop of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Florida. The duo will once again campaign the well-known “Gotham City Returns” 2018 Camaro, backed by Robots Done Right, as they look to cap the Winter Series with a statement performance. Robots Done R

Sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s made for near-perfect conditions as Import Face-Off rolled into Famoso Dragstrip Sunday, February 22, delivering one of the strongest stops yet at the Bakersfield facility. A strong crowd filled the grounds throughout the day, with fans lining the fence, packing the pit area, and enjoying the wide range of activities that make Import Face-Off unique. The energy was high from start to finish as competitors and spectators alike took advantage of the idea

Hull Racing led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their 12,000-horspowered Funny Car. The design will mirror the 2025 high performance Mustang GT Premium that the dealership designed at the end of the year. The limited-edition Ford Mustang “Buddy Hull” specialty car is inspired by the same grit, attitude and adrenaline that drives h

It’s already time for the World Finals of the STM Powersports Snow Outlaws snowmobile drag racing series, as another warmth shortened season finishes up this weekend (Friday, February 27th and Saturday the 28th) at Three Lakes-Brule River Trails at Spirit Lake, 1426 State Highway 32 in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, USA.  The only warmth at Three Lakes this weekend, though, will be the nitro exhaust and hot action of the wild Snow Outlaws sleds as they slice roostertails across the purpose-built, 5

The NHRA announced today Right Trailers will continue as the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout. The Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place Saturday, March 7, as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway, kicking off NHRA’s yearlong 75th anniversary celebration. Eight top drivers in the Top Fuel category will face off in a unique one-day specialty event, with reigning world champ

The Pro Mod Series returns during the 75th anniversary of NHRA. Fans will enjoy free YouTube streaming for all eleven national events.View the full article

The numbers are clear and the possibilities are wide open as the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service heads into its championship decider at this weekend’s Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil, Feb. 26-28, at Bradenton Motorsports Park. With a maximum of 957 points available at WSOPM — including 900 points for the event win (1.5x points), 32 for No. 1 qualifying, and 25 for tech-in — the richest and most prestigious race of the series also

Drag Illustrated has officially released its highly anticipated 2025 Photo Annual, a visually driven celebration of the moments, machines, and personalities that defined the season. The newest edition is headlined by 2025 Snowbird Outlaw Nationals Pro Mod winner Jason Harris, whose standout performance at Bradenton Motorsports Park in December earned him the cover of this year’s issue. “The Photo Annual has become one of our favorite projects every year because it allows us to let the images

One year ago, Kallee Mills was preparing for her very first season competing in Pro Modified. Now, two races into her first Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service in the class, she’s embracing every moment that comes with competing against the best drivers the class has to offer at Bradenton Motorsports Park.    “Overall, it’s been a great experience,” said Mills. “My initial thought coming in was, ‘Wow, we’re here. We’ve made it to the Winter Series.’ This is something

Fans will have the opportunity to tune in to a full day of qualifying action from the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil through the FloRacing 24/7 channel, event officials announced today. Available on Amazon Prime Video, Fubo, and YouTube, FloRacing 24/7 will stream the opening day of World Series of Pro Mod (WSOPM) qualifying on Thursday, Feb. 26, live from Bradenton Motorsports Park. FloRacing will also continue to offer its official event livestream to su

The Legacy Nitro Funny Car Series announced the dates of its 2026 event schedule. The rebranded series will bring Nitro Funny Car racing to 11 events including four events as a special attraction on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series in addition to seven dates on the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series. “The variety and performance of our style of Nitro Funny Car racing has really drawn attention and resonated with the fans,” said Bill Windham, owner and manager of Legacy Nitro Funny Car Ser