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Dayco, a global leader in high-performance drive system solutions, has announced its 2026 participation in the NHRA Contingency Program. Dayco will post $17,000 for racers competing at the NHRA level in specific classes who run Dayco blower belts and earn win or runner-up finishes. This initiative reinforces Dayco’s commitment to high-horsepower performance and grassroots-to-professional motorsports racing, as the Contingency Program was designed by the NHRA to create a direct connection bet

Dayco officially enters the NHRA Contingency Program to reward drivers. Top drag racers earn major cash payouts for reaching the finals.View the full article

NHRA announced today that the thrilling new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as part of NHRA’s 4-Wide Nationals. The exciting new showcase for 2026 will feature 10 drivers, with three rounds of qualifying over the course of Friday and Saturday in Charlotte, followed by semifinals and finals on Sunday at zMAX Dragway. The loaded field for the debut an

There's nothing like a new race car. The Decker family is debuting its new centrifugally supercharged Camaro at the IHRA Triple Crown. View the full article

Last year Jason Dietsch ran the table at Route 66 Raceway winning two national events in the span of 24 hours. Today the veteran driver from Edgerton, Ohio, ran his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet to the No. 1 qualifier position. Dietsch is No. 1 ahead of current points leader Jonathan Allegrucci and championship contender Scott Libersher’s COPO Camaro at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals presented by Peak. Dietsch posted his quickest time of the weekend in the Flexjet Factory Stock Sho

Defending event champion Paul Lee heads into this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park with Mainline Sales, Inc. returning as the primary partner on the Paul Lee Racing Nitro Funny Car. Lee captured his first career Nitro Funny Car Wally at this event one year ago, marking a milestone victory for both the driver and the growing Paul Lee Racing (PLR) program. Now returning to Phoenix as the defending champions, the team looks to build on that momentum with a refreshed

One year ago, Mark Pawuk arrived at Summit Motorsports Park pursuing a victory that had eluded him throughout his NHRA career. After decades of racing at the famed Ohio facility, the longtime fan favorite finally captured his first NHRA national event win at his home track, a triumph that helped propel him to a second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown championship. As the series returns to Norwalk this weekend for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Pawuk hopes the place that sp

Last fall, Ty Tutterow finished the 2025 Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series season with an ultra-consistent car that carried him to three wins in five straight final rounds and the world championship in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive. Rather than ride that momentum into 2026, Tutterow and Smith recently debuted a brand-new car at the season-opening PDRA Carolina Nationals, and it’s already showing promise in just a few passes.  Built by Larry Jeffers Rac

DEI introduces Adapt-A-Shield XT Heat Protection for engine bays. This barrier molds by hand to shield critical components from extreme heat.View the full article

Michael Judd's Ultra Street “Déjà Vu” supercharged 1973 Plymouth Duster kept finding its way back into his possession.View the full article

Alexis DeJoria reached the final round in her John Force Racing debut two weeks ago at Gainesville Raceway and, having earned her first career NHRA Funny Car victory at Firebird Motorsports in 2014, the driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Chevrolet SS Funny Car has every confidence she can pick up another Wally at this weekend’s FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. DeJoria and her Mike Neff / Jonnie Lindberg team took out Cruz Pedregon, Spencer Hyde and JR Todd enroute

Los Angeles native Alexis DeJoria is using her hometown roots as the inspiration for her and her John Force Racing Bandero Quality Tequila Chevrolet SS Funny Car team to end up in winner’s circle at the conclusion of the April 8-10 NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and, in doing so, capture victory in the sanctioning body’s 1000th Funny Car race. “Pomona is where I first saw Funny Cars in person. I went there for the Winternationals when I was 16,” said DeJoria. “I’ve

The Denso Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge is one of the marquee events on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour and this year’s race, which takes place July 17-19 at Sonoma Raceway, will again deliver an incredible weekend to the passionate Northern California fans. The picturesque track in the heart of scenic wine country is the perfect setting for the heart-pounding action of 12,000-horsepower, 340-mph nitro machines, providing fans with unforgettable memories and world-cl

Derek Menholt is the first two-time NHRA Pro Mod winner this season. Menholt is now the NHRA Pro Mod points leader heading into Bristol. View the full article

Montana native Derek Menholt’s success in the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service continued Thursday night when he raced to the provisional No. 1 spot in Pro Mod at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil. Behind the wheel of his Harts Charger-boosted ’19 Corvette, Menholt recorded a 3.568-second pass at 211.66 mph down the Bradenton Motorsports Park eighth mile to lead a list of 64 drivers attempting to break into the 32-car field

Derek Menholt knocked off Lyle Barnett in the final round on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway in the opening race of JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports. The event was the first of 11 races in the series and was powered by FuelTech as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, kicking off NHRA Pro Mod’s 25th season. Menholt, who qualified ninth, went 5.690-seconds at 251.02 mph in his ’69 Camaro as runner-up Lyle Barnett went red in

The 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season kicked off at the Gatornationals. Derek Menholt was able to bring home his first NHRA Pro Mod win of the season.View the full article

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Two iconic brands that partner on multiple levels in multiple businesses, DHL and Kalitta Motorsports, signed a multi-year contract extension for J.R. Todd’s DHL GR Supra Funny Car, the team announced today. The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series begins March 6-8 at the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.  What started some two decades ago as an agreement to sponsor race cars is now a multi-faceted relationship that enjoys success on and off the rac

Austin Flemming’s passion for cars began long before he could drive one. Growing up near St. Louis, Missouri, he was surrounded by horsepower. His parents and grandparents owned muscle cars and race cars that filled his childhood with the sights, sounds, and smells of the shop. What first caught his attention was how the cars looked, but what truly hooked him was how they worked. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in November/December 2025.

Drag racing runs deep for Austin Hayward, the young gentleman standing guard over the timing systems at NHRA national events. Hayward’s role within NHRA is to calibrate, maintain, and oversee national event timing for the categories that fall under the Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. He’s the direct line between the NHRA division directors and the manufacturers of the three timing systems, working closely with representatives from Portatree, Accutime, and CompuLink, and he’s also

Like so many second-generation racers, Austin Kardules has always been around the sport. But what started out as a hobby has become a multi-faceted career that sees the central Ohio native reach new audiences in hopes of growing the sport he loves. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in November/December 2025.   Kardules’ father started racing motorcycles in the late 1970s. When Austin and his older brother, Camron, came along, the boys were o

Billy Hoskinson’s parents brought him home from the hospital as a baby in a ’70 Nova, and he’s been infatuated with fast cars ever since. From filming – and competing in – central Ohio’s most notorious street races to promoting his own races at the track and making a name for himself as a driver in the no-prep world, Hoskinson, 28, has turned a childhood fascination into something much more than he could’ve imagined.  Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30

There were plenty of things to do around his family’s home near Tulsa, Oklahoma, but a teenage Bobby Savedra III chose to spend time working on street cars with his father. They spent hour upon hour in the garage turning wrenches, and as soon as he was 16, Savedra purchased a 2005 Mustang GT and promptly pumped up its power with a Roush supercharger. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in November/December 2025. “I have always been good with my hand

When it comes to drag racing, passion isn’t quite a strong enough word to describe the mindset of specific individuals towards the sport. Synonyms such as obsession, enthusiasm, and devotion certainly reflect the intended verbiage, but regardless of the phrase, the emotion is undeniably present when speaking to Brandon Barker.  Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #197, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in November/December 2025. The Ontario, Canada, native and father of two daughter

It was a big decision to race NHRA Pro Stock at the age of 19, and it’s certainly one that requires a healthy dose of confidence. Brandon Miller, though, doesn’t come off like a guy with a big ego. He’s authentically humble, dedicated, and grateful. Truthfully, working for his dream doesn’t leave much time for overconfidence, and more often than not, you’ll see an almost shy smile on his face as he prepares to step into his family-owned Dodge Dart. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared