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Ron Capps Motorsports announced today that Revchem Composites, a leading provider of advanced composite materials and solutions, has extended its partnership with the championship-winning NHRA team in 2026 and beyond. The renewed multi-year agreement expands Revchem’s involvement to include both of RCM’s entries, with branding now featured on Maddi Gordon’s Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster in addition to Ron Capps’ NAPA Auto Care Funny Car.   Revchem first joined forces with RCM in 2023. The cont

The chase for the Elite Motorsports Million is officially on. With a commanding victory at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, the opening race of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service, Jason Harris became the lone driver still eligible for the million-dollar bonus offered by Elite Motorsports to any racer capable of sweeping all three Winter Series events. The Elite Motorsports Million, announced prior to the 2025-26 DI Winter Series held a

Fresh off a historic championship season, reigning NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle World Champion Richard Gadson is continuing to make an impact far beyond the racetrack. The rider of the RevZilla/Mission/Vance & Hines Suzuki is once again partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), welcoming groups of “Bigs” and “Littles” to six NHRA national events throughout the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.   This marks the third consecutive year of Gadson’s initiative, which provides

Richard Gadson’s dream has always been to race motorcycles. That dream was realized on a whole new level last year when he joined the storied Vance & Hines team for his rookie season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. A solid rookie year paved the way for something even more special in 2025: a breakout season and, ultimately, a world championship in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks. Gadson’s journey has always been inspirational, but this year turned into a magical ride for the sta

The Factory Stock Showdown season opened at the Gatornationals. Ricky Hord ran through a tough field to pick up the win. View the full article

The 2026 NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series got off to a dramatic start with No. 2 qualifier Ricky Hord, from Orlando, Fla., winning for the third time in his career. Hord outran veteran driver and 2025 Bristol winner David Janac in a close Chevrolet COPO Camaro versus Ford Mustang Cobra Jet final round. The Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown category provided thrilling action throughout the day as Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks battled for the Ga

Ricky Silva Racing extended their Competition Clutch contract for the new season. Avery Dennison also joined the team as a major sponsor.View the full article

Ricky Silva Racing and CLM Motorsports are proud to announce the continuation of its successful, long-term partnership with Competition Clutch, alongside the exciting addition of Avery Dennison, a leading global automotive aftermarket restyling and graphics film product manufacturer, to its growing family of sponsors for the upcoming racing season. The renewed agreement with Competition Clutch marks another chapter in a relationship that has been instrumental in the team’s development and compe

One of drag racing’s fastest-growing brands is stepping onto one of the sport’s biggest stages. Right Trailers has partnered with Vic Alvarez for the 2026 Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil, with the company set to be prominently featured on the doors of Alvarez’s centrifugally supercharged ’69 Camaro at Bradenton Motorsports Park. The partnership aligns one of drag racing’s most active and visible sponsors with the most competitive Pro Mod race in the wor

Right Trailers expanded its racing program with the acquisition of a 2023 Mustang GT500 previously owned by Stott’s Ford. The car was built by renowned Jerry Haas Race Cars and is powered by a Vortech supercharged, all billet, big block Ford. The high-powered machine will compete in the NHRA Right Trailers’ Top Sportsman class. Michael Scott, President of Right Trailers, recently purchased the Mustang and has selected life-long drag racer Chris Roe to pilot the car in competition. Roe is als

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 Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series officially debuts at zMAX Dragway. This crossover brings television racing icons to the NHRA stage.View the full article

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 first IHRA Triple Crown event is shaping up to be huge. Ron Capps and Maddie Gordon will be at the Maple Grove race. View the full article

Ron Capps enters the NHRA Southern Nationals as points leader. Maddi Gordon is ready to run at SGMP for the first time in her NHRA career. View the full article

Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon are pushing for a big weekend in Chicago. Both drivers have high expectations for the Route 66 'NatsView the full article

Ron Capps’ red-hot start to the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season rolled on at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday afternoon at zMAX Dragway as the three-time world champion secured his second win of the year in his third consecutive final round. Driving his NAPA Auto Care Funny Car at the fourth of 20 races this season, Capps qualified No. 1 and carried that momentum through eliminations. He defeated fellow past world champions Jack Beckman, Matt Hagan, and J.R. Todd in the final q

Ron Capps got his hands on his first special diamond Wally for NHRA’s 75th anniversary season at the most recent race in Phoenix. As sweet as that was, there’s a chance for even more at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Of course, there’s another diamond Wally on the line at one of NHRA’s most legendary races, but the weekend also marks the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history. There’s another special trophy for that, as well as the opportun

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season opened in memorable fashion for three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps and his Ron Capps Motorsports organization Friday at the NHRA Gatornationals. Just hours after announcing a new partnership with Monster Energy and debuting as a two-car team with Maddi Gordon and Carlyle Tools, Capps powered his NAPA Auto Care Funny Car to the provisional pole, putting him on track to pick up the 38th No. 1 qualifier of his career Saturday at Gaine

Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps entered the inaugural running of the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park seeking a fourth consecutive final-round appearance after winning two of the first four races on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour and powering to a runner-up finish in Pomona, Calif. last month. Capps and the NAPA Auto Care Funny Car team had an uncharacteristic weekend at the series’ first Valdosta outing, struggling to make it down the

Ron Capps Motorsports is proud to announce its partnership with Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing opportunities for women across all sectors of the motorsports industry.   As part of the collaboration, the WIMNA logo will appear on the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster driven by Rookie of the Year contender Maddi Gordon and on team owner Ron Capps’ NAPA Auto Care Funny Car throughout the 20-race 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season

Ron Capps and the NAPA Auto Care Funny Car team delivered a standout performance Sunday at the NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, racing to the final round of the milestone 1,000th NHRA Funny Car event before a narrow loss to Matt Hagan. After qualifying No. 2, Capps ran a series of passes in the 3.80-second range, including low E.T. of the event, on the way to his 159th career final round. With the runner-up finish, Capps is now tied for the Funny Car points lead with Hag

The track and action at the NHRA Arizona Nationals was HOT! Here are the results from race day at Firebird Motorsports Park. View the full article

Ron Capps has earned another honor. Capps will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Class as a part of the 2027 class. View the full article

Ron Capps, one of the most accomplished and respected drivers in NHRA Drag Racing history, will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s (MSHFA) Class of 2027, it was announced today at a press conference held at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Capps is one of 10 individuals who will receive the prestigious honor recognizing those who have made a lasting impact on American motorsports.   Fellow inductees into the MSHFA Class of 2027 include Gary Bettenhausen, Rob Dyson, Dale Earn