Stories from the Dragstrip
Since returning to NHRA competition in 2018, former Pro Stock racer turned Factory Stock competitor Mark Pawuk has been vocal about his goals for the second chapter of his drag racing career. “The Cowboy,” as he’s known to fans, has had his sights set on achieving several specific marks, among them winning the historic Gatornationals... 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 →
NHRA’s annual stop at Bristol Dragway brings a surge of memories for Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown competitor David Janac and his brother, Joe Janac. Last season, the brothers were standing side-by-side, grinning wide in the winner’s circle alongside their Janac Brothers Racing entry. This year, they’re ready to repeat with David behind the wheel of... Continue Reading →
The motorsports world is abuzz as the famed Indianapolis 500 is set to launch this weekend, and 19-year-old Dezi Pedregon — son of two-time NHRA world champion Tony Pedregon — will be an active part of the festivities as he makes his debut in the All-Star Pavement Midgets series at the Carb Night Classic with... Continue Reading →
With his 201.73 mph pass on Saturday in the Janac Brothers Racing Stanfield Racing Engines Factory X Camaro, Conner Statler became the third driver to gain admission into the elite Jesel FX 200-mph Club. The honor came on top of his admission in the ARP FX Six-Second Club, which occurred in his first run of... Continue Reading →
Sunday is on the horizon at the 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals in the Chicagoland town of Joliet, and although the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown $1,000 bounty was on Charlotte winner Jonathan Allegrucci, it’s now Lee Hartman wearing a target into final eliminations. Driving his Stanfield Racing Engines-powered Dodge... Continue Reading →
Victory at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals held a lot of weight for drivers in the KB Titan Racing stable. The event title was on the line, and the points lead was even hanging in the balance, but a win on Sunday would also mark the 200th Pro Stock title for the KB... Continue Reading →
Spring is in full thrash, and the month of April flew by in a flash. A pair of four-wide NHRA events on either side of the country highlighted the drag racing action — the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas closed out a series of events out west before teams trekked east to Charlotte for... Continue Reading →
The righteously challenging NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series category of Comp Eliminator is one that demands a thoughtful, strategic approach and a capable, quick-thinking driver. On Sunday, second-generation racer Taylor Chomiski and his team emphasized their ability to rise to the challenge as they claimed a second consecutive victory at The Strip at Las... Continue Reading →
With two events already in the books for the Lucas Oil-branded Emmons Motorsports team, a trio of brothers are headed to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to race their first event of the season on NHRA’s national event tour. Identical triplets Terry, Jerry, and Gary Emmons are heading West from their home in... Continue Reading →
