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Dodge and Tony Stewart Racing Team Up
July 16th, 2024
Dodge announced an extension of its partnership with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Nitro, continuing to field two nitro-burning entries—Top Fuel and Funny Car—in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Mission Drag Racing Series. Since its inception in 2022, this collaboration has achieved remarkable success, including 15 NHRA national event wins and the 2023 NHRA Mission World Funny Car Championship...
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Meet Jordan Dacosta
June 3rd, 2024 Chris Phillip
He may not yet be old enough to vote, but Bradenton, Florida, local Jordan DaCosta is climbing the ranks at Bradenton Motorsports Park where he assaults the asphalt every opportunity he gets in his 9-second, nitrous-blown ’94 Chevrolet S10 truck. Week in and week out, Jordan competes in every go-fast contest that comes his way at his local 1320, including Weekly TnT nights, Mod Nationals, Birds Fi...
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Drag Strip DNA - The Nico Krawtschenko Story
May 28th, 2024 Chris Phillip
When and where does the drag-racing bug choose to bite? For NHRA Super Comp licensed racer Nico Krawtschenko, that magic moment dates to 2020, when, at 17 years old and spectating at a local dragstrip, he discovered his love for the sport. At 18 years old, he competed in multiple drag races across different states before he reached Bradenton Motorsports Park (Florida) for the annual FL2K event. It...
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Hey, Does That Thing Have a Hemi?
May 16th, 2024 Chris Phillip
In case you missed all the fun back on April 26, National HEMI Day, we'll point out that it was also the 60th Anniversary of Chrysler's 426 HEMI. From crushing the competition in NASCAR in 1964 (and being banned from NASCAR racing in 1965!) to the street machines like the Belvedere GTX that took on the Corvette 427s and Chevelle SS396s of the day; and much more recently to the LAST CALL Dodge Chal...
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Wings Up for Thunderbird Appreciation Day!
May 16th, 2024 Chris Phillip
You may know April 17 as National Mustang Day and April 26 as National HEMI Day. Now, the iconic Ford Thunderbird has its own appreciation day. Ford Thunderbird owners know that their cars are “Unique In All the World!” as the classic Ford catchphrase proudly points out. That’s why each May, the three major Thunderbird enthusiast clubs promote a global “Thunderbird Appreciation Day” – which this y...
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Congratulations to Five Star Race Car Bodies
April 17th, 2024
Five Star Race Car Bodies has secured a remarkable achievement in the racing world by being awarded the esteemed title of NASCAR Cup Series Supplier of the Year. This accolade, bestowed upon them by the Cup Series Teams, highlights Five Star Bodies' exceptional contributions to NASCAR racing, particularly in the advancement of composite body panels for the Next Gen car. As a key NASCAR Competition...
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Meet Megan Meyer, Drag Racer and Marketing Coach!
April 3rd, 2024
Megan Meyer began her drag racing career in 2004 behind the wheel of a Junior Dragster before she became a 2x World Champion in the male-dominated NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster class. She is the daughter of award-winning tuner and driver, Randy Meyer, and competes alongside her little sister, 2021 NHRA World Champion Rachel Meyer. The Meyer Sisters hold records for the quickest and fastest passes down...
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Ford Sets New Quarter-Mile Record And Announces Mustang 60th Anniversary Tour
March 28th, 2024
Ford is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the iconic Mustang with a nationwide tour dubbed "Mustang Unleashed." Alongside this milestone announcement, Ford made waves in the automotive world with the Super Cobra Jet 1800 electric drag racer setting a groundbreaking quarter-mile record. Let's dive into the details. Ford's Mustang Unleashed tour is set to kick off next month, featuring 12 stops ac...
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Unveiling Opulent Velocity: Cadillac's Glimpse into the Electric Performance Future
March 25th, 2024
Cadillac recently offered a tantalizing sneak peek into what the future of electric performance might hold. Dubbed Opulent Velocity, this concept vehicle serves as a tribute to Cadillac's rich heritage while heralding a new era of high-speed, zero-emission luxury driving. Opulent Velocity—aptly named to encapsulate the essence of Cadillac's opulence fused with velocity—embodies the brand's ethos o...
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Roland Leong Reunited With His 1969 “Mini” Charger Funny Car Shortly Before His Passing
February 22nd, 2024
Shortly before his passing on December 29, 2023, drag racing legend Roland Leong was recently reunited with his iconic 1969 “Mini-Charger” Funny Car, marking a historic moment in the world of drag racing. The long-lost gem was purchased sight unseen from Hawaii, and its restoration journey led to an emotional reunion at Keith Black's shop in South Gate. For those unfamiliar with the significance o...
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