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SCAG Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Mayville, has become a Preferred Partner of Brainerd International Raceway. Fans attending races this season will see the popular “Cat’s Eye Gold” colored equipment in use throughout the facility as it is being used for upkeep on and around the dragstrip, road course, and drifting competition areas. Equipment such as the popular Windstorm stand-on blower will be used on track surfaces to keep them clean between races, while other equipment in

SCAG Racing heads to Summit Motorsports Park for this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals carrying momentum, special patriotic paint schemes, and a strong history of success at one of the most anticipated events on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule. All four SCAG Racing nitro entries will debut the team’s new “Simply the Brave” military themed wraps this weekend in Norwalk, the first of three consecutive events where the special patriotic designs will be feature

SCAG Racing started the celebration of America’s military heroes throughout the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park while all four nitro entries proudly carried the team’s “Simply the Brave” military tribute wraps. Veterans and active-duty military members signed each race car throughout the weekend, making for a memorable event both on and off the racetrack. Daniel Wilkerson led the way for SCAG Racing in his SCAG Power Equipment Ford Funny Car, advancing to th

SCAG Racing wrapped up the NHRA New England Nationals with a tough outing as all four cars ran into early trouble in Sunday’s eliminations. After a solid effort in qualifying, the team couldn’t quite turn it into round wins, but will regroup quickly with Bristol up next. Justin Ashley qualified No. 8 in Top Fuel after posting a 3.780-second pass at 309.77 mph. Ashley lined up against No. 9 qualifier Clay Millican in the opening round of eliminations. Both drivers encountered tire smoke and w

Due to potential inclement weather on Friday evening, NHRA announced an earlier start for Friday qualifying at the 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park to ensure all professional categories complete both scheduled qualifying sessions. The revised schedule moves the first round of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying to 11:45 a.m. ET, starting with Pro Stock Motorcycle and Pro Stock, followed by Funny Car and Top Fuel. The second qualifying

SCAG Racing is pleased to announce that Scott Okuhara has been named Co-Crew Chief on the recently added Bluebird Turf/ Will Smith Top Fuel Dragster Team, joining Glen Huszar.  This role marks a new title for Okuhara, who has previously served as Car Chief for many notable teams across the NHRA pits. His experience brings a fresh and welcomed perspective to SCAG Racing’s expanding operation. “Randy and SCAG Racing have put together an amazing race team,” said Okuhara. “Working alongside

Scott Palmer knew he needed to find something. The second stop on the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series tour brought an eight-car Top Fuel field to Virginia Motorsports Park, and Gary Pritchett had been the quickest car all weekend, earning the No. 1 qualifying position at 3.033 seconds and 287.78 mph behind the wheel of the Foley Lewis Racing, United Garage Door Company Top Fuel dragster. Pritchett had already proven he could close the deal by winning the season opener at Galot Motorsports Park.

Veteran drag racer Scott Palmer took an important step forward with his Pro Mod program last month at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, making his first appearance in the J&A Service screw-blown ’69 Camaro owned by Jim and Annie Whiteley. Now, with extensive test laps behind him, “The People’s Champ” heads into the upcoming U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission at Bradenton Motorsports Park with growing confidence. The Snowbirds marked Palmer’

ScottRod Racing opened the 2026 NHRA Top Fuel season with a career-best 298.73-mph run during qualifying at the historic 57th Annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.   The event marked the season opener of NHRA’s 75th anniversary year and drew a sold-out crowd to the legendary Florida facility.   The independent Connecticut-based team, owned by managing partner Michelle Torromeo and driver/crew chief Scott Farley, continues to build its Top Fuel program while competin

Scouting America and AB Motorsports announced today a season-long partnership for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, creating new STEM-centered opportunities for Scouts at select national events. Scouting America has joined forces with four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion and team owner Antron Brown to provide hands-on learning experiences that connect Scouting’s values with the real-world science, technology, engineering, and teamwork behind championship drag racing.

Scrappers Racing will finally have the opportunity to field two Top Fuel entries at the same event when they roll into Hebron, Ohio, this week for the first IHRA Triple Crown race at Darana National Trail Raceway. Top Fuel pilot Jasmine Salinas will welcome her father and Scrappers Racing team owner Mike Salinas back to competition for the first time since he stepped out of the driver’s seat at the beginning of 2024. The father/daughter duo will compete in the same category for the first time in

Bartone Bros. Racing driver Sean Bellemeur drove his way into the NHRA history books this weekend at the zMAX Dragway NHRA Nationals, securing his 50th career national event victory. With the milestone win, Bellemeur becomes just the 25th racer in NHRA history – and only the third in the Top Alcohol Funny Car category – to reach the magic number. Bellemeur, the five-time and reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car world champion, piloted Tony Bartone’s famed “Pirate Ship” to victory with a pass of 5.38

Sean Bellemeur added another big line to his racing resume at zMax. Bellemeur recorded his 50th NHRA national event win. View the full article

After a successful debut of NHRA’s commemorative tickets for the first five races of the spectacular 75th anniversary season, NHRA officials are thrilled to announce the next wave of special tickets for five upcoming races. The unique commemorative tickets will continue to honor NHRA legends past and present at the sixth through 10th race of the celebratory season, including Chris “The Greek” Karamesines (Chicago), Shirley Muldowney (Maryland), the Tasca Super Stock Cobra Jet (Epping), curre

The Southeast Gassers Association is ready to kick off its 2026 season. Shadyside Dragway will host the first event of the season. View the full article

The Southeast Gassers Association is heading back to Bama. The top gasser series will visit Holiday Raceway for the Bama Brawl. View the full article

The SEGA racers put on another great show. Check out this recap of the Brainerd Motorsports Park event and see who brought home a win. View the full article

NHRA officials announced a sellout on Saturday for its debut at Maryland International Raceway for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. The race marked the second visit to four new facilities during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season. Fans packed the grandstands of Maryland International Raceway at the seventh event of the 2026 NHRA season at the second day of qualifying at the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. “I have to say a special thanks to every one of y’all

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon, who went a record-breaking 345.00-mph on Friday, finished off an incredible weekend and picked up his second win of the season in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday at South Georgia Motorsports Park, defeating teammate Doug Kalitta in the final round to close out the NHRA Southern Nationals. Jordan Vandergriff (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the fifth of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Seri

NHRA officials announced a sellout crowd on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway to open its 75th anniversary season at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The race kicks off the celebratory 2026 season and fans packed the legendary fanbase packed the legendary facility in Gainesville.  The massive crowd enjoyed two rounds of qualifying and the Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout to open the milestone campaign, which will celebrate 75 years of incredible NHRA actio

Edelbrock’s Muskrat is the wildest build at SEMA 2025. It’s a 1,500hp, twin-turbo big-block Chevy stuffed into a Tesla Model S body.View the full article

The S650 Differential Brace from Livernois Motorsports uses a 3-piece billet design to eliminate wheel hop in the new Mustang.View the full article

The ingenious lock sleeve from Turbosmart eliminates welding v-bands to turbos. It uses threaded collars to seal 150 psi without welding.View the full article

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing four industry icons who have influenced and inspired the $52.6 billion automotive specialty equipment industry. The Hall of Fame inductees are Doug Dwyer, Jay Leno, Ellen McKoy, and Dennis Overholser. The esteemed group will be recognized as part of the SEMA Leaders & Legends Gala on Friday, July 24 in Newport Beach, Calif. Tickets can be purchased here. “These four individua

Keeping up with your race car's maintenance schedule is important. Here's how you can service a Meziere electric water pump.View the full article