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Tucson Dragway’s Fuel Altered Chaos – Victories By Brandon Seraphine And Rich Nasby!
May 25, 2026Darr Hawthorne0
(Photos by Ken Hughes • Words by Darr Hawthorne) • Tucson Dragway’s inaugural Fuel Altered Chaos delivered pretty much what its organizers hoped for: a stand-alone, headline event built...
IHRA Names Dustin Farthing New President Of The International Hot Rod Association
May 19, 2026Chad Reynolds0
IHRA Names Dustin Farthing President of the International Hot Rod Association FAIRFIELD, OHIO — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dustin Farthing...
Nitro Funny Car Qualifying Sets Records At Firebird’s 55th NAPA Ignitor
May 17, 2026Darr Hawthorne0
Photos by Brian Losness and Kim Fuller) (Words by Darr Hawthorne) • When a racetrack carries the legacy of the 55th NAPA Ignitor, Idaho’s first 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Nitro Funny Car...
IHRA ACQUIRES EMPIRE DRAGWAY, EXPANDING NATIONAL FOOTPRINT IN THE NORTHEAST
Apr 28, 2026Chad Reynolds0
Fairfield, OH — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially announced the acquisition of Empire Dragway, marking a major step in our continued growth and investment in premier...
Winternationals Winners: Tony Stewart (T/F) Greg Anderson (P/S) & Matt Hagan Wins 1,000th NHRA Funny Car Title!
Apr 16, 2026Darr Hawthorne0
(Photos by Kim Fuller, Ken Hughes & Rich Bain) • Four-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan won the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history on Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip,...
2026 AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Full Broadcast Replay. Watch All The Racing Action From Start To Finish!
Apr 16, 2026Chad Reynolds0
The season opening NHRA Gatornationals in Florida was a huge event again in 2026, and the action was hot and heavy. Starting off the 75th anniversary season for NHRA, this race always hits hard and...
Drag Racing Photos: The PDRA Carolina Nationals 2026 Were Cold But The Action Was Hot! Check Out All Of Our Galleries Starting Right Here!
Apr 14, 2026Chad Reynolds0
(Photos by David Whealon) – The PDRA Carolina Nationals from Darlington were cold and challenging, but we’ve got a bunch of photos from David Whealon showing just how cool the cars and...
Got A Flathead? ARP Expands Coverage Of Vintage Engines!
Apr 13, 2026Darr Hawthorne0
While ARP’s engineering team is constantly developing fastener kits for late model engines like the Chevy LS/LT, Ford Coyote and Chrysler Gen III Hemi plus related aftermarket block/cylinder head...
Stinky Pinky 6 Debut! Disco Dean Karns NEW CAR Debut! FIRST HIT And It Runs 3.70! Now It’s Time To Race!
Apr 12, 2026Chad Reynolds0
Last fall Disco Dean Karns crashed his awesome Pontiac Firebird Trans Am they called Stinky Pinky 5, and while Dean came out of it okay, the same could not be said for the poor Trans Am. This was an...
Pruett, Todd and Anderson Qualify No. 1 At In-N-Out Burger Pomona Winternationals!
Apr 12, 2026Darr Hawthorne0
(Photos by Kim Fuller & Ken Hughes) • Leah Pruett closed out Pomona Winternationals qualifying with a strong run, but her first No. 1 qualifier since 2023 and 16th in her career was clinched on...
IHRA Acquires Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, Preserving a Legendary Legacy While Expanding the Future of Driver Development
Mar 31, 2026Chad Reynolds0
FAIRFIELD, OH — March 31, 2026 — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the acquisition of Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, one of the most respected and influential...
Sportsman Highlights From The 41st Annual NHRA Arizona Nationals!
Mar 26, 2026Darr Hawthorne0
(Photos by Ken Hughes) • Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion in the second round at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Spencer Hyde in the...
Ron Capps, Shawn Langdon & Dallas Glenn Leave NHRA Arizona Nationals With Wins Heading Into Pomona Winternationals!
Mar 22, 2026Darr Hawthorne0
(Photography by Kim Fuller) • Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion in the second round at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Spencer Hyde in the...
Funny Car Chaos Set To Kick Off 2026 Season With Back-to-Back 32 Car Showcases! It’s A Funny Car Extravaganza!
Mar 17, 2026Chad Reynolds0
We’ve got big news coming out of the Funny Car Chaos camp as they are kicking off the 2026 season with TWO big Funny Car shows you won’t want to miss. With 32 cars battling it out at BOTH...






