Stories from the Dragstrip
A Kalitta in the winner's circle? Sounds right. The name carries weight in drag racing, from the early days of the sport to the pen strokes of history pressing into the pages of today. Connie Kalitta was first in flight for the family, diving into drag racing in the 1950s and earning "The Bounty Hunter"... Continue Reading →
Each year since it was founded in 1990, the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame inducts a new class of individuals who have made a meaningful impact on the sport. The Pat Garlits Memorial Award was initiated in 2014 to honor the life and legacy of Pat Garlits, and each of the recipients have been... Continue Reading →
Some might say that Cody Anderson has big shoes to fill as the son of the most successful Pro Stock racer in NHRA history. The truth of the matter, though, is that the 27-year-old has no intention of walking in dad Greg Anderson's footsteps. Cody is writing his own story in the world of Pro... Continue Reading →
November was a thousand years ago, but fret not, National Hot Rod Association followers. An attuned ear will catch the hum of NHRA drag racing rapidly rising, indicating that all will be well quite soon. Most of the buzz has been around the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA's 75th anniversary celebration, and thankfully,... Continue Reading →
The 2025 season of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was marked by a strong effort in pursuit of the world championship by NHRA Comp Eliminator racer Taylor Chomiski. In 2026, Chomiski is determined to turn the No. 5 on his window into a No. 1, and with Blind Frog Ranch on board as primary... Continue Reading →
The rain that plagued In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip throughout the championship weekend positively wrecked any chance for completion of the final race of the season, and NHRA was forced to make a tough decision. Stunningly, officials announced on Sunday afternoon that the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals were cancelled, and the undecided 2025 Mission Foods Drag... Continue Reading →
The final Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown race of the 2025 season will take place this weekend at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, and in short order, a series champion will be crowned. Reigning world champion Mark Pawuk is all but assured a second consecutive title — he simply has to qualify for the... Continue Reading →
Second generation Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown racer Taylor Dietsch battled through five rounds of eliminations over the course of two days to earn his first victory on drag racing's most prestigious stage. Driving his United Trailers Cobra Jet Mustang out of the No. 5 qualifying position, the 20-year-old took down Raymond Nash and the Team... Continue Reading →
At eight years old, Conner Statler was hanging off the fence at a local bracket race dreaming of racing. Today at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, the driver of the Janac Brothers Factory X Camaro took Stanfield Racing Engines power all the way to the winner's circle at the 71st running of the most prestigious,... Continue Reading →
Rain was the theme of the day on Saturday at the 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, but the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown competitors held strong and were ready and waiting when their turn came. Before the clouds burst open once again, Lee Hartman put Stanfield Racing Engines power to good use as... Continue Reading →
