Stories from the Dragstrip
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has been a destination for drag racers since opening in 2000, but long before the birth of this unique racetrack that sits adjacent to Nellis Air Force Base in the middle of the Nevada desert, there was Stardust International Raceway. Stardust Raceway was built in 1965 on land... Continue Reading →
Warren Johnson is the most winning driver in the historically ultra-competitive Pro Stock category, and five of his 97 NHRA national event victories have come at Atlanta Dragway. None of those wins, though, hold the top spot in terms of best memories for competitor who owns six NHRA series titles and two from his days... Continue Reading →
If you race regularly in the South, you've probably seen him, but you probably didn't know just who you were looking at. Jeff Miles is the General Manager of South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP), and he's got his hands in just about everything. "My duties are everything, honestly," Miles explained. "Linda handles the gate stuff,... Continue Reading →
Just a few miles from historic Graceland and the hubbub of Beale Street is the venue now known as Memphis International Raceway (MIR). Although NHRA's most recent national event at the facility took place in 2009, there certainly hasn't been a lack of action on the grounds. Their schedule in 2020 suffered multiple shakeups due... Continue Reading →
