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Davis Technologies revealed a major Profiler software overhaul at the 2025 PRI Show, featuring dual Profiler support.View the full article

Strange Engineering unveiled new driveshaft speed sensor kits and the updated Evolution 2 lightweight brake system at the 2025 PRI Show.View the full article

Race Star debuted a new 15-inch beadliner wheel and tire setup for 28x10.5 small-tire drag racing at the 2025 PRI Show.View the full article

The NHRA has announced the 2026 national event category schedule, purse increases, and special features for its 75th anniversary season.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

Buddy Hull is launching a new NHRA Funny Car program with renewed ambition, bringing in crew chiefs Mike Guger and Johnny West.View the full article

One of drag racing’s most entertaining personalities is about to step into one of the most proven pieces in Limited Drag Radial. Tom “Jimmy Dale” Gunner has been announced as the new driver of Rob Kohler’s familiar screw-blown fourth-generation Camaro, with his competition debut set for the fast-approaching U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission – the second stop of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service. Gunner’s arrival in LDR comes with real momen

South Georgia Motorsports Park has tabbed respected racer, veteran, and industry figure Don O’Neal as its new General Manager, tasking him with leading the facility into a new era ahead of a packed 2026 schedule that includes the return of the NHRA Southern Nationals. O’Neal, a U.S. Army veteran with extensive experience across motorsports, business, and event operations, will oversee all day-to-day activity at the Valdosta-area facility. His role includes racer and fan experience, partner d

David Brinkley is bringing the Patriot back to the drag strip in 2026. The car will now use a Cynergy Composites as its new form.View the full article

Crower Cams announces Louis Floquet is taking over the family business. The move guarantees its production strictly in the USA.View the full article

Modern Racing, the Mooresville, North Carolina–based race car technology, wiring, and fabrication powerhouse, has added respected industry veteran Billy Carroll as its new Director of Business Development. The move strengthens Modern’s rapidly expanding operation as the company prepares for a major milestone: exhibiting at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show for the first time. Carroll brings decades of experience in sales, customer relations, and business development through various

Cruz Pedregon Racing announced today the addition of two highly respected veterans of the sport, Terrance “Rip” Reynolds and Chris “Warrior” Kullberg, to its 2026 Nitro Funny Car operation. Both bring decades of winning experience, proven leadership, and a history of success within the NHRA. Reynolds and Kullberg are no strangers to Cruz Pedregon Racing. Each has previously worked with the team at various points throughout their careers, contributing to on-track victories and championship-ca

In a move aimed at strengthening the current program for the upcoming NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, SCAG Racing is excited to welcome Aaron Brooks as Crew Chief to the Bluebird Turf/Dave Richards Funny Car team. Brooks, who started as a crew guy and worked his way up the drag racing ladder, has many years of experience as a crew chief in both nitro classes. Brooks’ reputation for maximizing resources and mentoring crew members has made him a respected figure in drag racing an

Buddy Hull today announced he will be returning to the role of NHRA team owner and driver for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and beyond under the Hull Racing banner. The business owner from Dallas, Texas, parted ways with Jim Dunn Racing after two seasons behind the wheel of their iconic Funny Car. Hull has assembled a complete racing operation and will be ready for the season opening Gatornationals, March 6-8, 2026, at historic Gainesville Raceway. “I want to thank Jim Dunn Rac

Heading into 2026 after one of the most successful seasons in Texas Motorplex history, the world famous all-concrete race track and multi-use facility will be looking to expand its family friendly events and races this season. With a long history of hosting some of the biggest drag racing events in the country and on the heels of one of the largest music festivals in the state of Texas last year, the 6th annual Stampede of Speed, October 9-14, will once again feature the fastest motorsports in t

Luke Bogacki will set his sights on the Top Dragster category, the three-time NHRA World Champion announced on social media Monday. He’ll pilot a Moser Engineering-backed American Race Cars dragster in 2026, with additional partnership from Advanced Product Design and Watts Auto Diesel Service.  “To be honest, the term ‘Top Dragster’ might be a little strong, at least in the traditional sense” joked Bogacki. “We’re going to go fast – faster than I’ve ever been before – but we’re really just

NHRA team owner/driver Antron Brown has appointed veteran partnership specialist Kevin Contardo to lead sponsor relations for his AB Motorsports team for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. As Director of Business Operations, Contardo will oversee ABM’s existing partnership programs while pursuing new relationships with both endemic and non-endemic brands. He will also collaborate closely with ABM’s hospitality, merchandising, and machine shop departments as he builds upon the

Many people have asked where is Brad McBride’s Volkswagen Fastback. For the past few seasons, the famed VW known as “BLITZKRIEG” has been seen touring the PDRA circuit in Super Street. But the last half of 2025, it seemed to have disappeared. “A lot of fans and competitors would ask why I was not racing the VW, and I would tell them that I am working on something special,” said McBride. At this year’s Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, McBride will unveil the Fastback as he celebrates a f

Bob Riffle's 1973 Dodge Dart was an iconic race car in the 1970s. The Dart recently was fully restored to its original state. View the full article

Drag Illustrated is proud to announce the release of its 2025 30 Under 30 Issue, the 10th edition of the magazine’s annual celebration of drag racing’s most promising young drivers, tuners, crew members, content creators, and industry professionals. The digital edition is now live, with the print edition set to debut later this week at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis. This year’s cover spotlights NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rookie Brayden Davis, who has quickly emerg

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

The Red Line Synthetic Oil Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) announced today its seven-race 2026 schedule, coming off another successful campaign through the 2025 calendar year. The series will return to four familiar racetracks from last season along with a return to Darlington Dragway in South Carolina, which serves as the season opener for the first time. “Coming out of the World Finals, we knew some changes were imminent,” said Tyler Crossnoe, series director. “Change is inevit

The Snowbird Outlaw Nationals kicked off the Drag Illustrated Winter Series. Here's who brought home the wins at Bradenton. View the full article

One day after qualifying No. 1 in the quickest 32-car field in Pro Modified history, Jason Harris continued his dominant performance by winning the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks Saturday night at Bradenton Motorsports Park. The four-time PDRA world champion drove his Harts Charger-boosted “Party Time” Harold Denton tribute ’69 Camaro to a 3.561-second pass at 211.06 mph in the $50,000 final round to defeat Brazil’s Sidnei Frigo, who ran a 3.570 at 211.33.  By winnin

It’s race day at the 2025 Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks at Bradenton Motorsports Park. The historic event serves as the opening race of the second annual Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service, a three-race Pro Mod series paying out more than $275,000 to race winners and the series champion. The event also includes Pro 10.5, True 10.5 N/T, Lil Gangstas, Limited Drag Radial, Ultra Street and more. Eliminations results will be posted below when th