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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 and the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car team waited until the final run of the fourth and final qualifying session of the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway to set low elapsed time and, in doing so, the Funny Car rookie captured both his first career No. 1 qualifying award and second career NHRA Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge. Vandergriff ran 3.913 seconds at 323.58 mph to Ron Capps’ 3.953 seconds at 328.16 to earn his second Mission Foods Challe

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

Funny Car newcomer Jordan Vandergriff earned his first career No. 1 qualifier on Saturday at New England Dragway and also won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in the process, rolling to a spectacular Saturday for John Force Racing in front of a sellout crowd at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) also won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday, while Shawn Langdon (Funny Car) and Anderson (Pro Stock) qualified

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

To celebrate NHRA’s thrilling debut at Maryland International Raceway for next weekend’s inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, Visit St. Mary’s MD, the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development and NHRA have partnered together for a driver meet and greet featuring a huge lineup of NHRA stars. The free, can’t-miss event will take place on Thursday, May 28 from 5-7 p.m. at The Barns at New Market (29133 Thompson Corner Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.). Driver autographs are s

Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB), the free-to-play fantasy drag racing game for NHRA fans, is excited to announce that VizionOne Hand Cleaner will serve as the presenting sponsor of the game during this weekend’s Norwalk Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, June 26-28. As one of the most anticipated stops on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule, the Norwalk Nationals provides the perfect opportunity for VizionOne Hand Cleaner to connect with passionate racers

S650 Mustang owners now have another option to dial up some big horsepower. Check out Vortech's new supercharger kit for the S650.View the full article

It's time to pick the final team for the Horsepower Wars $10K Drag Shootout. Here's how you can vote for your favorite team. View the full article

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

Small tire racing is always evolving. X255 has been introduced to give racers a lower-cost option to compete at big events. 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

Learn why OEM pistons fail under boost and how to choose the right 2618 or 4032 forged alloy for your high-performance engine.View the full article

Sunoco debuts EPX, a high-oxygen ethanol fuel capable of handling 30+ psi of boost, solving the issues found in pump E85.View the full article