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Running both pump gas and methanol with a Holley Dominator is possible. Rick Trunkett walks us through how this advanced system works. View the full article

For more than a decade, the name Larry Larson has lived more in legend than in lanes when it comes to drag-and-drive competition. That may be about to change. Fresh signs of life from Larson’s infamous 1998 Chevy S-10 – a truck that once redefined what “street legal” meant – have reignited speculation that the five-time HOT ROD Drag Week champion could be preparing for a long-awaited return to the drag-and-drive arena. If that turns out to be the case, the implications are massive. L

A dramatic crash at New Zealand event underscored the importance of proper safety, as two racers walk away uninjured despite heavy damage. View the full article

Street Car Takeover, the nation’s premier street-legal drag racing event series, announced today that longtime grassroots racing advocates Tom “Jimmy Dale” Gunner and Michael Poland have secured an ownership stake in the rapidly growing series, solidifying a partnership that is set to reshape the future of grassroots drag racing in America. The move formalizes a collaboration that has been building momentum over the past two seasons, most notably through the explosive growth of the Lil’ Gang

After a runner-up finish a year ago at the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission, veteran driver Lyle Barnett believes his team can have a repeat performance – or better – when the best Pro Mod teams in the country return to Bradenton Motorsports Park January 23-25 for the second race of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service. Last month at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, fans saw an incredible 80 Pro Mod teams attempt to q

With his $50,000 victory at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, two-time PDRA Pro Boost world champion Jason Harris is the points leader going into the second race of the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service, the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission. Harris and several other Pro Modified stars are now in contention for the second annual DI Winter Series championship. Harris is also in the running for the inaugural E

Street Car Takeover recently unveiled their 2026 schedule, kicking off its 13th season January 9-10 at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix, Arizona. SCT will also return to Phoenix to finish the 18-race schedule November 13-14.  In between, the series will travel from coast to coast – from Bakersfield, California to Gainesville, Florida – and everywhere in between. Other notable stops on the tour include the Texas Motorplex, Beech Bend Raceway Park, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway, and Nashv

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, an initiative designed to help students and emerging professionals launch successful careers in the automotive industry. Through the scholarship program, eligible students may receive awards of up to $5,000 to support their education at accredited universities, colleges, and vocational or technical schools in the United States and Canada. SEMA also offers loan forgiven

When Trevor and Jordan Manton talk about family, business, and drag racing, the three threads are impossible to separate. For the brothers behind Manton Pushrods and Manton Rocker Arms, their lives have been shaped by a lineage that stretches from the lunar missions of the 1960s to the quickest doorslammers on the planet. Their grandfather, Noel Manton, and father, Terry Manton, laid the foundation of a family company that became synonymous with precision, craftsmanship, and innovation in v

LME debuts billet LT1/LT4 blocks featuring a water-jacketed design capable of 3,000+ HP and available in standard or tall deck heights.View the full article

Greg Anderson continues to find ways to win in Pro Stock. We talk with Anderson about his career and future in the class.View the full article

Two of the most decorated drivers in the history of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service are joining forces for the final two events in 2026. Spencer Hyde, the 2023 World Series of Pro Mod winner, will be taking over driving duties for reigning U.S. Street Nationals winner and Winter Series points champion Ken Quartuccio.     Hyde will be piloting the same screw-blown ‘69 Camaro out of the Scott Tidwell Racing camp, tuned by Steve Petty, that Quartuccio won the cha

Cylinder heads are a critical part of the horsepower equation. Here are some tips to make sure you select the right heads.View the full article

Drag racing is often an inherited life, with recent years seeing the habit in some families stretch four generations deep. For young Jack Line, it isn’t just a passion for quarter-mile competition that runs rich in his blood, it’s a deep drive to dig into what makes it all come together. Unafraid of hard work and, in fact, completely oblivious as to how a sedentary lifestyle is even possible, Line has etched his own name in motorsports. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #19

This is the story of a modern Pro Mod built around a timeless '92 Oldsmobile Cutlass body and the friendship that inspired it.View the full article

Nitro-powered engines require special valve covers. We talk with Buddy Hull to learn why they need these valve covers. View the full article

At just 21 years old, Scotty Kruck has already established a reputation as a driver and tuner in the world of small-tire index racing and grudge racing. Rising out of the Jr. Dragster ranks like many racers of his generation, Kruck has emerged as one of the most formidable contenders in the increasingly popular Lil Gangstas class. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in November/December 2025. Kruck raced Jr. Dragsters until he was 13, at which point

When Jeff Kline first started taking photos of race cars at his local Cecil County Dragway, he had no idea that his obsessive interest in drag racing could someday lead to a career in the sport. But by following his passion and refining his craft over the last 10 years, he’s had the opportunity to shoot some of the biggest races in doorslammer racing, all while working with industry-leading brands and drivers he grew up idolizing.  Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, th

Like so many second-generation racers, Austin Kardules has always been around the sport. But what started out as a hobby has become a multi-faceted career that sees the central Ohio native reach new audiences in hopes of growing the sport he loves. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in November/December 2025.   Kardules’ father started racing motorcycles in the late 1970s. When Austin and his older brother, Camron, came along, the boys were o

Your questions answered: here's the rundown on why the LS vs Coyote 3 engines were sent back to the builders before the C10 Shootout.View the full article

She denied it as long as she could, but the urge to drive a Top Alcohol Dragster was part of Melanie Johnson’s DNA. While other kids her age were playing with toys at the back of the suite in the tower, the young daughter of revered champion NHRA crew chief Alan Johnson was perched at the window, watching the well-orchestrated moves of the teams and the powerful runs that their thunderous race cars produced. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in

Billy Hoskinson’s parents brought him home from the hospital as a baby in a ’70 Nova, and he’s been infatuated with fast cars ever since. From filming – and competing in – central Ohio’s most notorious street races to promoting his own races at the track and making a name for himself as a driver in the no-prep world, Hoskinson, 28, has turned a childhood fascination into something much more than he could’ve imagined.  Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30

The Dragzine Hammer Of The Year isn't given, it's earned. Dallas Glenn is the 2025 Dragzine Hammer Of The Year.View the full article

The IHRA is bringing another race track back to life. Heartland Motorsports Park will be reopened under IHRA ownership in 2026.View the full article

Top Fuel driver Josh Hart, a life-long Mopar fan and collector, will be selling his prized Mopar car and truck collection at the Kissimmee Mecum Auction, January 6-18. Hart was recently named Top Fuel driver for John Force Racing and in a show of support for the longstanding Chevrolet sponsorship of the 24-time NHRA world championship winning team Hart is going all in to support his new team. “I am going all in with John Force Racing in my pursuit of a Top Fuel world championship and I wanted t