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After a season on the sidelines, veteran doorslammer racer Mike Thielen is set to return to NHRA Pro Modified competition this season, reuniting with the Janis family racing operation for the full 11-race season to compete for a world championship beginning at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 6–8, at Gainesville Raceway. Thielen will pilot a ’67 Mustang tuned by the father-son Mike Janis Sr. and Jr. duo and equipped with a roots-style supercharger, marking both a return to fam

Top Fuel’s Clay Millican won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the first time in 2026 on Saturday at zMAX Dragway, picking up the victory in the bonus race on a holeshot as part of this weekend’s 16th NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Jordan Vandergriff (Funny), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also picked up Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victories, while Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) q

Milodon releases a new oil pan for Challengers and Chargers that uses Drag Pak technology to keep oil in the sump and out of the breathers.View the full article

The prestigious NHRA SPORTSnationals will take place for the first time in Canada, as the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals is set to take place June 11-12 at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, British Columbia. It brings the standout event for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to the NHRA Division 6 track as part of a huge overall doubleheader weekend that takes place June 11-14. The first-ever Canadian SPORTSnationals opens the event, leading into a Nor

Monster Energy has joined NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Maddi Gordon and the championship-winning Ron Capps Motorsports team in a multi-year partnership beginning with the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Announced today at Gainesville Raceway ahead of qualifying for the season-opening NHRA Gatornationals, the partnership will see Monster Energy support Gordon’s rookie campaign competing in the sport’s premier Top Fuel class as a major associate-level partner.  “This is

Check out FuelTech's FTSPARK GEN3 MAX2000 and Pro HV Injector Driver. These are designed for high horsepower applications. View the full article

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

Moroso now offers a wide range of Gen 3 HEMI oil pans. They offer both wet and dry sump oil pans for multiple applications. View the full article

Moser Engineering has a new line of stamped Ford 9-inch rearends. These rearends are designed for many applications and horsepower levels. View the full article

Moser Engineering is making rearend upgrades easy. Moser Engineering is offering free assembly of its MusclePak rearneds in the month of may.View the full article

Professional motorcycle drag racer Dystany Spurlock is beginning the journey to fulfill a lifelong dream of racing in NASCAR’s Cup Series, taking the first steps on that path as she prepares to compete in the ARCA Menards Series during the 2026 season. Instead of a one-time debut, Spurlock will take a step-by-step approach, starting with late model racing and, once approved by NASCAR’s competition committee, entering ARCA competition as she pursues stock car racing’s highest stage. Each phas

Dystany Spurlock will take another historic step in her groundbreaking 2026 season when she becomes the first Black woman to compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on May 8 at Watkins Glen International. Spurlock is set to take the green flag in the Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen, piloting the No. 69 Foxxtecca Toyota for MBM Motorsports and Garage 66. Her upcoming debut marks a major milestone in Spurlock’s budding career, as well as for American motorsports. Since its inaugural

FuelTech officially sponsors the 2026 Motorsport UK British Drag Racing Championship. This partnership elevates the Pro Modified class.View the full article

The reimagined Rev ‘n Roll for Riley Children’s Foundation brought the motorsports community together for an evening of bowling and fun on Wednesday night at Western Bowl in Indianapolis, ultimately raising $13,000 for the nationally-ranked children’s hospital foundation. A star-studded lineup of drivers from NHRA, INDYCAR, USAC, and other professional series joined current and alumni Riley Kids, racing industry professionals, and friends and fans for a memorable night of giving, serving as a pu

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

The Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) has announced a schedule adjustment for its upcoming event at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan, along with added prize money across several classes. The move comes as part of the series’ effort to support both the track and the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals scheduled there in September. “It is clear that our MWDRS Racers, along with competitors from many other series, have a genuine affection for the Martin, Michigan track,” said MWDR

The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service has announced that Funny Car will no longer be part of the MWDRS lineup, ending a run of more than five years for the J&A Service-backed class. Series founder Keith Haney announced the decision in a statement, thanking Jim and Annie Whiteley of J&A Service for their financial support and commitment to giving Funny Car racers a competitive home within the Mid-West Drag Racing Series. “Mid-West Dra

The Mid-West Drag Racing Series, R&M Race Trailers, and Sandlian Auto Salvage have joined forces, making Fueltech Pro 4.20 better for racers in the pits and fans in the stands. The partnership features Sandlian Auto Salvage hopping on not just for the five races Pro 4.20 will be contested at, but adding money to the racers as well. The Best E.T. and Best Reaction during eliminations will be awarded a $250 prize each. There will also be two “Long Haul Awards” for a $250 prize, awarded to

Former No Prep Kings star Nate Sayler arrived in Bradenton, Florida last December for the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks with high hopes. Piloting his brand-new screw-blown ’67 Mustang, built by Quarter-Max Racing and powered by a ProLine MH8 4.9 Hemi, Sayler appeared primed for a breakout performance. Unfortunately, the car backfired on the starting line in Q1, forcing the team to ship in parts overnight and putting them behind the eight ball all weekend. In the final

January is Teen Driving Awareness month and Nationwide is partnering  with one of motorsports’ most recognizable names, Dale Earnhardt Jr., on a new multimedia campaign designed to deliver a simple message to teen drivers: put the phone down when you’re driving. The multimedia campaign was filmed at zMAX Dragway using a course designed by B.R.A.K.E.S., a teen driver safety program founded by former Top Fuel driver Doug Herbert. For parents, the day their teen starts driving is equally excit

A veteran racer and promoter is leading the charge to reopen an abandoned North Carolina 1/8-mile strip in 2026.View the full article

Neal Chance Racing Converters has a new high-performance 4L80 torque converter. This converter is all 100% new parts with no OEM core. View the full article

The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association era – 30-plus years – will officially come to an end this weekend when the club hosts its “Last Blast” during Maryland International Raceway’s 18th annual Door Wars presented by ATI Performance Products, May 1-3. Originally scheduled for last fall, the weather-postponed Last Blast will serve as one final celebration of NEOPMA’s history and impact on regional Pro Modified racing.  NEOPMA founder and president John Mazzorana announced his retirement at

A new 1/8-mile no-prep dragstrip is set to open outside Denver at Colorado National Speedway. It's designed to simulate street racing. View the full article

Atlanta Dragway could be making a comeback. The Banks County Planning Commission recommended the approval of a new permit. View the full article