Stories from the Dragstrip
The Stampede of Speed was a grand extravaganza, and one that drew a plethora of NHRA Sportsman racers for both the divisional and national events. Among the sea of Sportsman racers was an unexpected face behind the wheel of a familiar racecar; respected NHRA announcer and WFO Radio host Joe Castello tried his hand in... Continue Reading →
The drag racing McGaha family will be representing their native land within the borders of the Lone Star State with pride at the upcoming NHRA FallNationals. Mason, a third-generation drag racer following in the footsteps of grandfather Lester and dad Chris, will be showing that even intentions are bigger in Texas as he pilots not... Continue Reading →
There is plenty of racing happening before then, but for NHRA national event followers, it's just about time to shift gears and start thinking about the next stop on tour. But first! Let's talk Sonoma and wrap up the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals. For many, the highlight... Continue Reading →
The two-race NHRA Western Swing concluded at famed Sonoma Raceway last weekend, and for five-time Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world champion Justin Lamb, the summer tour concluded on a high note at the Sonoma Nationals. Driving the Larry and Carol Stone-owned RAD Torque Systems Chevrolet COPO Camaro, the Henderson, Nev., resident was incredibly quick... Continue Reading →
It feels like we barely blinked since the last national event, but the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals are already underway at beautiful Sonoma Raceway in Northern California's wine country. Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors are in the process of making their first runs down the dragstrip there, and we've got a few notes to... Continue Reading →
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is in full swing, and last weekend's NHRA Northwest Nationals at Seattle's Pacific Raceways brought high drama for the Sportsman racers with an assortment of repeat and first-time winners. Ryan Warter – Comp Eliminator Ryan Warter's Northwest Nationals win in Comp was a long-time coming for the Milton, Wash.,... Continue Reading →
The fifth NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series of the 2024 season is on the horizon, and racers across 15 categories will soon descend upon zMAX Dragway in Charlotte for the 14th annual Four-Wide Nationals. The Lucas Oil Series is bulging with competitors eager to chase trophies and glory at one of the most pristine... Continue Reading →
The 2024 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is well underway, and this past weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals gave NHRA’s dedicated Sportsman racers their first opportunity of the year to shine at the national event level. While stories abound in every camp, here are a few notes on the weekend’s winners. Kenny Horne, the... Continue Reading →
Daren and Veronica Poole-Adams have a longstanding habit of sharing what brings them joy in order to enrich the lives of others. Daren, a lifelong drag racing enthusiast who accompanied his dad to Santa Pod Raceway in England before moving to the United States as a teen, knows first-hand how drag racing can have a... Continue Reading →
West Coast racer Tony DeFrank is on the property at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports park in the California Car Cover Chevrolet Camaro FS/B Stocker most recently piloted by 50-time national event winner Jeff Taylor. DeFrank didn't want to miss the 38th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals because Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park is a part of... Continue Reading →
