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The U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission continues at Bradenton Motorsports Park including Pro Mod final qualifying, opening rounds of eliminations in the FuelTech Radial Outlaws Racing Series drag radial classes, and the first round of eliminations in Pro Mod, Pro 10.5, True 10.5, and Lil Gangstas. Pro Mod completed its final qualifying session Saturday morning, setting a historic field that saw all 32 drivers run in the 3.50-second zone for the first time in drag racing

When Manny Buginga’s red Mustang “Freddy” slammed the wall during SwanFest at Rockingham Dragway, it looked like the weekend was over. Instead, Matthew Herrick of Modern Racing turned a mangled front end into a working race car in less than 14 hours – then drove back to Rockingham to watch it go back down the track. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in November/December 2025. Herrick, one of Modern Racing’s up-and-coming lead fabricators, w

SCAG Racing is pleased to announce that Scott Okuhara has been named Co-Crew Chief on the recently added Bluebird Turf/ Will Smith Top Fuel Dragster Team, joining Glen Huszar.  This role marks a new title for Okuhara, who has previously served as Car Chief for many notable teams across the NHRA pits. His experience brings a fresh and welcomed perspective to SCAG Racing’s expanding operation. “Randy and SCAG Racing have put together an amazing race team,” said Okuhara. “Working alongside

Scott Palmer knew he needed to find something. The second stop on the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series tour brought an eight-car Top Fuel field to Virginia Motorsports Park, and Gary Pritchett had been the quickest car all weekend, earning the No. 1 qualifying position at 3.033 seconds and 287.78 mph behind the wheel of the Foley Lewis Racing, United Garage Door Company Top Fuel dragster. Pritchett had already proven he could close the deal by winning the season opener at Galot Motorsports Park.

Veteran drag racer Scott Palmer took an important step forward with his Pro Mod program last month at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, making his first appearance in the J&A Service screw-blown ’69 Camaro owned by Jim and Annie Whiteley. Now, with extensive test laps behind him, “The People’s Champ” heads into the upcoming U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission at Bradenton Motorsports Park with growing confidence. The Snowbirds marked Palmer’

ScottRod Racing opened the 2026 NHRA Top Fuel season with a career-best 298.73-mph run during qualifying at the historic 57th Annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.   The event marked the season opener of NHRA’s 75th anniversary year and drew a sold-out crowd to the legendary Florida facility.   The independent Connecticut-based team, owned by managing partner Michelle Torromeo and driver/crew chief Scott Farley, continues to build its Top Fuel program while competin

Scouting America and AB Motorsports announced today a season-long partnership for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, creating new STEM-centered opportunities for Scouts at select national events. Scouting America has joined forces with four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion and team owner Antron Brown to provide hands-on learning experiences that connect Scouting’s values with the real-world science, technology, engineering, and teamwork behind championship drag racing.

Bartone Bros. Racing driver Sean Bellemeur drove his way into the NHRA history books this weekend at the zMAX Dragway NHRA Nationals, securing his 50th career national event victory. With the milestone win, Bellemeur becomes just the 25th racer in NHRA history – and only the third in the Top Alcohol Funny Car category – to reach the magic number. Bellemeur, the five-time and reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car world champion, piloted Tony Bartone’s famed “Pirate Ship” to victory with a pass of 5.38

Sean Bellemeur added another big line to his racing resume at zMax. Bellemeur recorded his 50th NHRA national event win. View the full article

After a successful debut of NHRA’s commemorative tickets for the first five races of the spectacular 75th anniversary season, NHRA officials are thrilled to announce the next wave of special tickets for five upcoming races. The unique commemorative tickets will continue to honor NHRA legends past and present at the sixth through 10th race of the celebratory season, including Chris “The Greek” Karamesines (Chicago), Shirley Muldowney (Maryland), the Tasca Super Stock Cobra Jet (Epping), curre

The Southeast Gassers Association is ready to kick off its 2026 season. Shadyside Dragway will host the first event of the season. View the full article

The Southeast Gassers Association is heading back to Bama. The top gasser series will visit Holiday Raceway for the Bama Brawl. View the full article

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon, who went a record-breaking 345.00-mph on Friday, finished off an incredible weekend and picked up his second win of the season in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday at South Georgia Motorsports Park, defeating teammate Doug Kalitta in the final round to close out the NHRA Southern Nationals. Jordan Vandergriff (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the fifth of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Seri

NHRA officials announced a sellout crowd on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway to open its 75th anniversary season at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The race kicks off the celebratory 2026 season and fans packed the legendary fanbase packed the legendary facility in Gainesville.  The massive crowd enjoyed two rounds of qualifying and the Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout to open the milestone campaign, which will celebrate 75 years of incredible NHRA actio

Edelbrock’s Muskrat is the wildest build at SEMA 2025. It’s a 1,500hp, twin-turbo big-block Chevy stuffed into a Tesla Model S body.View the full article

The S650 Differential Brace from Livernois Motorsports uses a 3-piece billet design to eliminate wheel hop in the new Mustang.View the full article

The ingenious lock sleeve from Turbosmart eliminates welding v-bands to turbos. It uses threaded collars to seal 150 psi without welding.View the full article

Keeping up with your race car's maintenance schedule is important. Here's how you can service a Meziere electric water pump.View the full article

South Georgia Motorsports Park names Don O’Neal General Manager. He leads the track’s expansion for the 2026 NHRA return.View the full article

As the NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary this season, fans can expect to see plenty of familiar and even nostalgic elements – the return of legends, the celebration of the people and moments that made NHRA history, and even official uniforms that harken back to the “glory days” of the sport.  But the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour will also see some new scenery as an unprecedented four new venues join the national event tour. It’s the first time a new track has joined the line

For Shawn Ellington, the announcement of the Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series presented by XPEL wasn’t just another press release moment – it was the natural next step for a group of racers who were never going to stop competing. Unveiled on the NHRA stage at the 2025 PRI Show, the new series officially brings Street Outlaws stars to select NHRA national events beginning in 2026. For Ellington, it’s about finding the right home for the cars, the fans, and the culture that Street Outlaws h

The historic tenth season of the MWDRS started with a bang in Tulsa. Shawn Ellington claimed the Pro Mod victory over rookie Ryan Martin.View the full article

The NHRA made a stop at Route 66 Raceway for another big event. Here's who won at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals.View the full article

Shawn Reed and Ida Zetterström share the cockpit for 2026. This partnership keeps the car on track while Reed focuses on business.View the full article

Shayne Johnson's 1970 Nova is a work of art. This 2,700 horsepower race car just happens to have the looks of a show car.View the full article