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Fresh off a breakout season in the Mid-West Drag Racing Series, where he finished second in Pro Mod championship points, Jacob McNeal has officially accepted his invitation to compete in the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service. The rising young standout has firmly arrived on the national Pro Mod radar and now looks to build on the momentum of his career-best year when he makes his Winter Series debut this December at Bradenton Motorsports Park. McNeal has become one o

A new, multi-discipline motorsports festival is coming to the heart of the Midwest in 2026 as Midwest Drift and Drags makes its debut at Cordova Dragway June 12th and 13th, blending drifting, drag racing, roll racing, car show action, and an Aussie-style burnout pit into one all-inclusive weekend. Co-promoter Jeff Hintz said the event represents the next evolution of a grassroots effort that has been growing for a decade. “Myself and Nick Hansen are the two people that are the primary ca

Elite Motorsports is continuing its expansion in NHRA Championship Drag Racing announcing Sportsman racer Mike Lomas as the newest addition to its multi-category program. Lomas joins an Elite lineup that competes across Top Fuel, Pro Stock, Pro Mod and Sportsman categories. Following a successful 2025 season where he picked up his first NHRA victory, Lomas will make his Elite Motorsports debut at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway just outside of Charlotte joining Royce Lee Freeman in

The NHRA Pro Mod racers went four-wide racing at zMAx Dragway. Here's a recap of all the action from the NHRA 4-Wide NationalsView the full article

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

NHRA officials announced today that Mopar and Dodge have been named the title and powered by sponsors of the annual fall race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 26th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals event again serves as the penultimate event of the 20-race season during NHRA’s 75th anniversary campaign. The Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge takes place Oct. 29-Nov. 1 at the standout facility in Las Vegas and plays a pivotal role in the Countdown to the Championship p

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

High performance vehicles run on money and good maintenance. Moser Engineering has what you need to maintain virtually any rearend.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

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) will debut the PRI Motorsports Engineering Symposium, a one-day program taking place Thursday, Dec. 10, during the 2026 PRI Show at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. The program brings together race engineers, teams, manufacturers, and emerging engineering talent in a working forum focused on real-world motorsports performance and innovation. Rather than a traditional seminar, the symposium emphasizes engineering challenges, performance solut

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 owners of Muncie Dragway announced this week that the historic racetrack has officially been put up for sale.View the full article

Mustang Week 2026 introduces Street Kings, a new drag racing class for street-driven Ford vehicles. Learn more about the class right here.View the full article

Mustang Week Charlotte has some great drag racing classes on tap. Here's how you can race your Ford at zMax during the event. View the full article