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In a move designed to strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive motorsports market, US 131 Motorsports Park has announced the retention of long-time industry executive Steve Earwood as consultant to VP of Operations Jason Peterson. Earwood, former National Media Relations Director for the NHRA and, for more than 30 years, the owner/operator of Rockingham Dragway, will work closely with US 131 staff to develop new events and enhance existing anchor races like the Northern Nationals.

In an exciting move for NHRA’s 75th anniversary season, NHRA officials announced today that U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, a standout facility in Martin, Mich., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of NHRA’s North Central Division (Division 3). Known as “The Fastest Track in Michigan,” the track is one of the Midwest’s premier drag racing facilities and is well established as a favorite for both racers and fans. U.S. 131 Motorsports Park first opened in 1962 and has an extensive schedu

The 2026 edition of the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission was a historic event for Pro Modified. By any and all measurements of performance and competition, the sport has never seen anything quite like it. Fans were treated to the quickest 32-car Pro Mod field in history, and the first ever all-3.50’s field. Five drivers managed to dip into the 3.50’s and still fail to qualify.  In 2023, Mark Micke qualified No. 1 at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod with a 3

Following a standout season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series, Derek Menholt rolled into the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service at Bradenton Motorsports Park with quiet momentum and a brand-new centrifugally supercharged Corvette. He’s since qualified in the two quickest 32-car Pro Mod fields in history and went to the $75,000 final round at the U.S. Street Nationals, building further momentum going into the Winter Series finale, the Drag Illustrated World S

The 2026 eighth-mile doorslammer season is set to begin this weekend as Bradenton Motorsports Park hosts the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission, Jan. 22-25. It’s the second of three races in the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service, a Pro Mod championship series paying out more than $300,000 in total purses and bonuses. The U.S. Street Nationals is also the season opener for the FuelTech Radial Outlaws Racing Series, adding drag radial racing

Drag and drive events will test both man and machine. Brandon Doller drove his twin-turbo Nova from Indiana to Florida. View the full article

On February 7th, UMTR North will host its Champions Celebration to honor the accomplishments of the 2025 racing season. This past year featured an incredibly tight points race that came down to the wire in both classes. In the Quick Stick category, Tim O’Neal took home the top honor in his Chevy Vega, narrowly defeating Troy Hrdlicka by just 4 points. Additionally, Jeremy Murray secured his Street Stick championship in his Neon, surpassing Brandon Margo by a mere 3 points. UMTR North also an

The stick-shift-focused racers of the UMTR South are gearing up for a full slate of events in 2026. The series recently announced its 2026 schedule for the Quick Stick and Street Stick classes. 2026 UMTR South Schedule May 2 – Darana Raceway, Xenia, OH May 9 – Darana Raceway, Hebron, OH (North vs. South Nationals) May 16 – Edgewater Sports Park, Cleves, OH June 6 – Ohio Valley Dragway, West Point, KY June 27 – Kentucky Dragway, Clay City, KY July 18 – Edgewater Spor

Turbocharged street/strip cars need the right torque converter. Here's what goes into picking the correct converter. View the full article

US 60 Dragway has announced a leadership update as part of its continued commitment to growth and operational excellence, naming Jeb Bolyard as the facility’s new general manager, effective April 1. Bolyard brings a strong background in drag racing operations, a deep understanding of racer needs, and a proven commitment to delivering a high-quality racing experience. Known for his attention to detail and racer-first mindset, Bolyard will oversee day-to-day operations while helping elevate th

Jordan Vandergriff was introduced as a kid to the sport of drag racing at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, his hometown track, and he hoped to earn his first Funny Car win there in the NHRA’s 1,000th Funny Car race but the semifinals finish he and his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car team were able to achieve in the NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals was still an experience he’ll always treasure. John Force Racing teammates Josh Hart, Alexis DeJoria and Jack Beckman all ran strong in their

Jordan Vandergriff had a successful NHRA professional debut in 2019 at Firebird Motorsports Park when he competed in Top Fuel for his family-owned team and he’s looking to go a couple round-wins better when he returns in the John Force Racing Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car for the March 20-22 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. “The Cornwell Tools Chevy team left Gainesville fourth on the points. You know, that’s really a great start,” said Vandergriff. “We’ve gel

The Street Car Super Nationals 21 put on one heck of a show. Here's who picked up the win at The Strip in Las Vegas. View the full article

Vergotz Racing has announced the expansion of its program with the addition of a second race car, as Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 alumnus John Vergotz Jr. has acquired a 1941 Willys from Blake Housley. Vergotz Jr., who has been active in the racing scene since the age of eight, has been preparing for this next step while tuning the team’s 1969 Camaro, “The Dark Knight.” During recent testing at Dragway 42 in Ohio, Vergotz hopped behind the wheel of the Dark Knight to get some runs under his

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

Virginia Motorsports Park, one of the East Coast’s premier drag racing destinations, is set to enter a new era. Cuttell Motorsports and the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) have reached an agreement to acquire the Dinwiddie, Virginia, facility from Tommy and Judy Franklin, who’ve owned and operated the track since 2017. Located on more than 500 acres at 8018 Boydton Plank Road, VMP has spent the last eight years under the stewardship of the Franklins, who oversaw significant upgrades

There's always people who are going to scream the sky is falling. Contrary to the internet tells you, drag racing is doing fine.View the full article

VICE officially debuted its new NHRA docuseries Chasing Speed Wednesday night, pulling fans deep inside drag racing’s most brutal and breathtaking arena. The premiere episode traces the sport’s relentless quest for speed as NHRA approaches its 75th anniversary, spotlighting icons like John Force and the next generation carrying the torch — including Brittany Force and rising star Austin Prock. Episode one is now streaming on VICE’s YouTube channel, with the full video embedded below. Thi

There are many different storylines to follow in the world of NHRA Mission Foods Series drag racing, and that much was evident in this week’s new episode of Chasing Speed, VICE’s NHRA docuseries. From Jasmine Salinas and Ida Zetterström discussing the challenges of finding funding to a behind-the-scenes look at Shawn Reed’s harrowing Seattle crash, Episode 4 dove into some of the harsh realities of professional drag racing. Viewers also get to hear from drivers like Matt Hagan, Austin Prock

VICE’s Chasing Speed shifts the spotlight in Episode Three, diving headfirst into the high-risk, high-pressure world of the NHRA nitro classes through the eyes of the women rewriting the script. From rookie nerves to hard-earned confidence, the episode follows drivers like Julie Nataas, Ida Zetterström, Alexis DeJoria, and Jasmine Salinas as they navigate Top Fuel and Funny Car — and challenge long-held expectations along the way. Six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders also makes an

Pro Modified veteran Randy Weatherford fired off a 3.543-second pass at 212.26 mph, the first leg of a new E.T. national record, Friday night at the KTR Drag Racing PDRA Carolina Nationals presented by Pee Dee Fleet at Darlington Dragway. The performance in the third and final qualifying session also gave Weatherford the No. 1 qualifier position in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive at the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series season opener.  Tommy Franklin (Sw

As the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service heads into its second act, Drag Illustrated founder and promoter Wes Buck believes the upcoming U.S. Street Nationals represents far more than another stop on the calendar. Following a record-setting Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, Buck says the Winter Series has rapidly evolved into something drag racing hasn’t seen before – a trio of events that now function as the sport’s most consequential proving

A lot of work goes into building a great Super Stock race car. Here's a look at what goes into creating an awesome Super Stocker. View the full article

No Prep drag racing has shown us what was old can be new again. These racers are using ingenuity like those who helped pioneer the sport. View the full article

Not all tires are created equal. Here's why it's a bad idea to use a motorcycle tire as a front runner on your car.View the full article