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There's always so much to see at any Lights Out event. You'll want to check out this photo gallery that shows off how epic these events are.View the full article

FFRE and Noonan partner to release a solid Billet Coyote Block designed to handle 3000+ HP, solving some failure points of stock castings.View the full article

Spencer Hyde is ready to have a big weekend at zMAx. He has a new sponsor on the side of his Head Racing Funny Car for the event. View the full article

Ron Rhodes is one of the best radial tire racers ever. Here's the story behind his comeback after a crash at the Christmas Tree Drags.View the full article

The turbocharged Coyote 10 Chevy C10 chases a 4-second eighth-mile with over 1,500 horsepower using some minor upgrades.View the full article

Fast door slammers are coming back to Santa Pod Raceway. Here's what you can expect at THE DOORSLAMMERS race. View the full article

Mark Viso's 1969 Chevelle is a dream project car that's stood the test of time. The classic Chevy is powered by one nasty big block. View the full article

A 1,000-car caravan marks the grand opening of FuelTech Motorsports Park. This massive festival in Brazil drew 30,000 fans.View the full article

For nearly seven decades, the March Meet has been one of drag racing’s most sacred traditions. This weekend, the thunder returned once again as the 68th Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet roared to life at historic Famoso Dragstrip. Under beautiful weather and ideal racing conditions, fans packed the historic quarter-mile to witness the latest chapter in one of nostalgia drag racing’s most iconic events. From the first launch of the day, the unmistakable sound and fury of high-horsepower

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

In the 20-plus seasons that Piedmont Dragway’s Big Dog Shootout has been held on the first Thursday night of the month, many names have risen to the top, catapulting them to bigger events on a much bigger stage. One name that comes to mind is Travis Harvey winning his very first time in NHRA Pro Mod, the result of the success of the “Carolina Kid” at Piedmont Dragway. Another name is, of course, Jason Harris, who found himself in the thick of possibly winning a cool $1,000,000 in the largest P

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

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

The official Legacy Nitro Funny Car Series 2026 Schedule brings eleven massive NHRA events. Prepare for deafening nostalgic racing action.View the full article

The PDRA is gearing up for a big 2026. Here is where the PDRA plans to stop during its new and improved race schedule. View the full article

While attending a race in Orlando this past November, I happened to notice the difference between the average fan and the superfan. Most people come to a race and are pretty content to watch and interact with some teams if the opportunity arises. They walk around with friends and family, enjoying themselves for the most part. While at the race, I encountered several families taking in the day and activities for three to four hours, then they were pretty much done for the day. Editor’s Note:

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 WES BUCK SHOW — EPISODE 410 “NEW YEAR, NEW MILLION?” IT’S 2026. WE’RE BACK. AND WE’RE ALREADY TALKIN’ BIG MONEY AND BAD FAST HOT RODS. To kick off the new year, we’ve got a couple of absolute hammers joining us to break it all down and fire it all up. First up, NHRA’s own Brian Lohnes, the voice of the sport, the man behind the mic, and the guy who’s gonna help us set the tone for a huge season ahead. He’s fresh off the mic from the DI Winter Series and bringing the takes, the in

THE WES BUCK SHOW EPISODE 411 “WINTER HEAT AND STREET WARS” NEW YEAR. NEW WEEK. SAME FULL SEND ENERGY. This week on The Wes Buck Show, we are gearing up for one of the most anticipated races of the winter as U.S. Street Nationals takes over Bradenton Motorsports Park. This is race number two of the DI Winter Series, and the pressure is already turned all the way up. Joining us is Victor Alvarez, owner of Bradenton Motorsports Park and partner with Drag Illustrated in the DI Winter Se

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 412 “REDLINE, RESPECT, AND A WHOLE LOTTA FAST” HERE WE GO. THE COUNTDOWN TO THE WORLD SERIES OF PRO MOD IS OFFICIALLY ON. This week on The Wes Buck Show, we are flipping the switch and heating things up with two absolute pillars of the sport. First up, it’s Red Line Oil’s own Mark Beatty. A racer’s racer, a diehard supporter of the sport, and one of the guys who makes the wheels turn behind the scenes. Red Line has been all in with the DI Winter Series and

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 414 “OUTLAWS, GOOD GUYS, AND PRO MOD HEAT” THIS WEEK WE’RE STACKED WITH HORSEPOWER, PERSONALITY, AND A WHOLE LOT OF BOOST. We are rollin’ straight toward the World Series of Pro Mod and this lineup feels like a heavyweight fight card. First up, the OG himself, Ryan Martin. Street Outlaws legend. No Prep Kings hammer. And now he’s bringin’ that swagger into the Pro Mod ranks at the World Series of Pro Mod. You know he’s not showing up just to make laps. He’

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 415 “KINGS CROWNED, CHECKS CASHED, HISTORY MADE” THE DI WINTER SERIES IS A WRAP. THE BIGGEST, BADDEST, RICHEST PRO MOD RACE ON THE PLANET JUST WENT DOWN. AND WE ARE STILL CATCHING OUR BREATH. This week we are fresh off the World Series of Pro Mod and let me tell you, it delivered in every possible way. First up, Fletcher Cox, your Pro 10.5 winner. Big Fletch showed up and showed out. That class was loaded and he stood tallest when it mattered most. We are

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 416 “FIRST YEAR, FIRST TITLE, AND NITRO FAMILY BUSINESS” SOMETIMES YOU GRIND FOR YEARS FOR A TITLE. SOMETIMES YOU BUY A PRO MOD AND WIN THE WHOLE DAMN THING YOUR FIRST SEASON. This week on The Wes Buck Show we are talking about one of the coolest stories to come out of the DI Winter Series. First up, Peter Norton, your Drag Illustrated Winter Series champion. The wild part? A year ago the guy came to the race as a fan. Got hooked on the madness. Decided to

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 417 “WHEN THE CAT’S AWAY…” WES IS OUT OF TOWN. AND YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS. THE MICE ARE RUNNIN’ THE SHOW. This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re handin’ over the keys and lettin’ it rip. JT Hudson and Mike Carpenter are holdin’ it down, and they’ve brought in some serious backup with Brian Lohnes jumping in to co-host. That’s right. The voice of NHRA is in the seat and anything could happen. We’re talkin’ racing, we’re talkin’ nonsense, and we

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 418 “ROOKIES, ROCKETS, AND CAROLINA CHAOS” SOME GUYS SHOW PROMISE. SOME GUYS SHOW UP AND TAKE OVER. THIS WEEK WE’VE GOT BOTH. This week on The Wes Buck Show, we are locked in with a lineup that is absolutely rollin’ right now. First up, Spencer Hyde. NHRA Rookie of the Year. Number one qualifier at Phoenix. Head Racing hot shoe. Former DI 30 Under 30. Former World Series of Pro Mod winner. And somehow this dude just keeps leveling up. Ever since that 30 Un