Drag Strips

Drag racing runs deep for Austin Hayward, the young gentleman standing guard over the timing systems at NHRA national events. Hayward’s role within NHRA is to calibrate, maintain, and oversee national event timing for the categories that fall under the Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. He’s the direct line between the NHRA division directors and the manufacturers of the three timing systems, working closely with representatives from Portatree, Accutime, and CompuLink, and he’s also

One of the most trusted names drag racing, David Reese and Reese Brothers Race Cars have found international status in less than a decade.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

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

Mickey Thompson is going big with the new Bubba Radial. This tire is designed to provide racers with more consistent elapsed times.View the full article

Paul Lee, President of Wharton Automotive Group, was inducted into the SEMA Motorsport’s Products & Media Council (MPMC) Hall of Fame during the 2025 PRI Show, honoring his exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial vision, and lasting impact on the automotive aftermarket industry. Lee is the owner of McLeod Racing, Silver Sport Transmissions, FTI Performance, Competition Clutch, and Independence Driveline. Through strategic leadership and a long-term commitment to innovation and performance,

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially completed the acquisition of the historic motorsports facility in Millington, Tennessee, formerly known as Memphis International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park, closing on the property on December 23, 2025. Originally opened in the late 1980s, the facility has played a significant role in American motorsports history. It has hosted major drag racing events and national touring series and was, at one point, sanctioned by IHRA,

Saskatchewan International Raceway (SIR), Western Canada’s oldest and longest-operating drag strip, proudly announces its 2026 race schedule, commemorating the track’s 60th anniversary season under the banner “60 Years of Speed.” The year ahead features a variety of special events, landmark celebrations, and continued commitment to safe, legal drag racing across Saskatchewan. SIR has scheduled 27 days of racing for the 2026 season. Operated by the Saskatchewan Drag Racing Association Inc. (SDRA

At 30 years old, Devin Grace has already lived several lives in drag racing: racer, fabricator, tuner, and business owner. He’s won major no-prep and small-tire events, built one-of-a-kind race cars from the ground up, and earned the respect of his peers through work ethic and ingenuity. But ask him about it, and he’ll downplay it all. “I can’t say that I’ve done anything fantastic in my opinion,” Grace says. “But I think I’ve done a few cool things.” Editor’s Note: This story originally appear

Ryan Pederson’s self-built Corvette Z06 evolves from a clean street car to a 2,850 hp, 6-second stick-shift drag car.View the full article

Austin Flemming’s passion for cars began long before he could drive one. Growing up near St. Louis, Missouri, he was surrounded by horsepower. His parents and grandparents owned muscle cars and race cars that filled his childhood with the sights, sounds, and smells of the shop. What first caught his attention was how the cars looked, but what truly hooked him was how they worked. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in November/December 2025.

In June 2022, Zane Diamond-Odell stepped into the world of drag racing with no real plan, some training from a couple technical schools, and no idea how fast his life was about to change. A car guy since childhood, Diamond-Odell got a call from Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings star Kye Kelley offering him a position on his team. Diamond-Odell took the opportunity and has been on a whirlwind tour ever since. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in Nove

Brayden Davis may have seemed like an overnight success story to casual drag racing fans when he burst onto the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series scene as the rider of Vance & Hines Motorsports’ rental bike in Pro Stock Motorcycle this season. But anyone who follows motorcycle drag racing knows Davis has been training for this opportunity since he was old enough to consider the possibility of someday competing in a professional class.  Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in

IHRA has completed acquisition of Memphis Motorsports Park, returning national drag racing to the historic Tennessee facility.View the full article

For Uniontown, Ohio’s Scott Chitty, drag racing is not just a pastime, it’s a way of life. Following in the footsteps of his father, Terry Chitty, who ran NMCA Nostalgia Pro Street for many years, Scott began racing Jr. Dragsters at eight years old. From that point forward, he spent countless weekends traveling with his parents, competing, and forming lifelong friendships along the way.  Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in November/December 202

A father-and-son drag-and-drive story was born from a life-changing health scare. Its built on friendship and much more.View the full article

When it comes to drag racing, passion isn’t quite a strong enough word to describe the mindset of specific individuals towards the sport. Synonyms such as obsession, enthusiasm, and devotion certainly reflect the intended verbiage, but regardless of the phrase, the emotion is undeniably present when speaking to Brandon Barker.  Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in November/December 2025. The Ontario, Canada, native and father of two daughter

Jerry Bickel Race Cars, an industry-leading builder of Pro Modified-style race cars, will now serve as the presenting sponsor of the Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous division within the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series in 2026, series officials announced today. Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by Jerry Bickel Race Cars will compete at all seven national events on the 2026 PDRA schedule.  “We’re proud to welcome Jerry Bickel Race Cars as the new presenting sponsor for Switzer Dynamics P

After competing at the World Series of Pro Mod for the past two seasons, Pro 10.5 officially joined the full three-race Drag Illustrated Winter Series lineup – and Ohio doorslammer veteran Bill Lutz wasted no time making the moment count. Lutz entered the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals with something to prove and left Bradenton Motorsports Park with a $10,000 Pro 10.5 victory, capping the weekend by outrunning Super Bowl champion Fletcher Cox in a pressure-packed final round. For Lutz, the win wa

Team Z's new tubular front ends for the 4th Gen F-bodies save weight and create space. These kits make it easier to add turbo kits and more.View the full article

Lainey Abney’s path to the driver’s seat wasn’t traditional. Jr. Dragsters weren’t her thing, and she instead opted for a 110cc dirt bike to get experience going down the dragstrip. She estimates she’s made a thousand passes on the dirt bike starting at age 11. Now 21, she races in Lil Gangstas and True Street in her turbocharged, LS-powered ‘06 Mustang, turning on win lights while hoping to inspire the next wave of young girls interested in the sport.  Editor’s Note: This story originally a

FTI has a new 10R80 torque converter for Coyote applications. This weld together torque converter is made for big horsepower. View the full article

Vortech returns to the twin-screw market with a modernized Lysholm-based supercharger designed for OEM-level fitment and 1,000 HP support.View the full article

Blackbird Performance is taking on Gen 3 HEMI valvetrain problems. Blackbird's new Solid camshaft valvetrain is designed to make big power. View the full article

AFCO has the perfect struts for 1979-2004 Mustang owners. These struts are great for any drag racing application. View the full article