Stories from the Dragstrip
It really doesn't matter how many stories I've written or what kind of positive feedback I get – I am always ridiculously nervous to pick up the phone and call someone for an interview. No matter how much experience I have in this business, I still wonder, "Am I doing this right?" The honest answer... Continue Reading →
Everyone has a story, and the one being written by Dallas-based Taylor Chomiski is infused with drag racing history marked by a plethora of challenges and accomplishments. There is one chapter, however, that he would like to rewrite, and the second-generation racer will have the opportunity to do just that at this weekend's NHRA FallNationals... Continue Reading →
That efficient little A/SM Pontiac G5 that Bo Butner is campaigning in Comp Eliminator at this weekend's 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals is pretty darn quick, as one in-the-know would expect. The G5 is owned by veteran Comp racer Lee Sharp, who has a distinct history of setting records and going very, very fast.... Continue Reading →
The fields have been whittled down in the bulk of the Sportsman classes at the 14th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, and racers are set to bring their A-game to the table in the quest for the coveted Wally trophy. Here's how the late rounds look heading into Sunday at Summit... Continue Reading →
There are 15 (!) categories being contested at this weekend's 14th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park, and 10 of them are reserved just for the Sportsman racers. That means there are a ton of drivers on the property, and THAT translates to a gigantic pool of really neat stories waiting... Continue Reading →
The final NHRA event at Atlanta Dragway will take place this weekend, April 30-May 2, 2021, with the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. Neither Pros nor Sportsman had the opportunity to race there last year due to restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and so this weekend's event is one that has been circled on... Continue Reading →
"Jerry Haas just builds a wonderful racecar," said Joe Arrowsmith. Undoubtedly, that has been a contributing factor to the national records and final rounds the Comp Eliminator racer has been scooping up over the last few months – but it certainly isn't the whole story. It would be difficult to argue the reliability and capability... Continue Reading →
If you're feeling like this is the winter that just won't end, cheer up. The Sunshine State will welcome NHRA Sportsman racers for the annual Winter Warm-Up at Orlando Speed World Dragway in just a handful of days. The event will take place Feb. 4-6 and mark the beginning of a gloriously packed schedule of... Continue Reading →
Lee Zane's crew chief has done an excellent job of making up for lost time. While most everyone else in the staging lanes has a long history in the sport, Marie Malone is a relative newcomer to drag racing. The New Jersey native only began attending events as a spectator in 2014, but barely more... Continue Reading →
WinLight News is pleased to present WinLight 20/20. This photo series, which will run through the 2020 season, offers thoughtfully comprised galleries of Sportsman images gathered 20 years ago at NHRA national events. The project launches this week with a look at one entry from each Sportsman class that ran at the 2000 NHRA Winternationals.
