Driving Like a Girl: A Winning Trend 50 Years in the Making
NORWALK, OH — It’s nothing most of us haven’t seen before, so we think little of it. Two drivers suiting up, making their way through the staging lanes and water […]
Crew Chief Confidential: A Longtime Crew Chief’s Perspective on the NHRA’s Pro Stock Rule Changes
Like anyone who competes in drag racing, Rob Downing has experienced a wide range of emotions since becoming an NHRA crew chief in 1998. During his 13 years as crew chief […]
Mike Dunn Named New IHRA President
Mike Dunn, former NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car driver, and on-screen analyst for ESPN’s NHRA television coverage, is the new president of the International Hot Rod Association. The top […]
Mailbag: Budget Tips for Lowering 60-Foot Times (and ETs, Too)!
Q: I need some help getting my Camaro in the 12s at the track. The car has a 350 small block (bored .010-inch over) with 10:1 compression, .488/.510-inch lift hydraulic cam, […]
Fountain of Youth: My Father’s 1,000-HP LSX-Powered Drag Racing Corvette
Author’s Note: This story is about my father. His name is Steve Griswold. He’s a lifelong racing enthusiast who didn’t always have the resources to participate. He golfed a lot instead. […]
Hawley Schooled: Preparation, Proper Mindset & How They Play a Role in Race Safety
When bad things happen at the dragstrip, it can almost always be traced back to one thing: a lack of preparation. “We don’t spend our time talking about what to […]
The Straight Scoop: Exploring the Science Behind Hood Scoop Design
Back in the day, “real” race cars didn’t have hood scoops. Instead they had an array of open injector stacks poking through the hood top. Scoops were superfluous. But then, […]
Major Changes Coming to NHRA Pro Stock…Are They Good or Bad?
Citing Pro Stock racing’s need to “evolve from a technological standpoint, yet reconnect with its roots,” NHRA has announced major changes to its factory hot rod class. The changes will take place […]
Brainerd International Raceway Damaged By Storms, Seeks Cleanup Volunteers
Brainerd International Raceway, host of next month’s the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ Lucas Oil Nationals and a full schedule of other events, sustained major damage in a round […]
Pro Stock/Pro Mod Racer and Tuner Joe Lepone Jr. Passes
Pro Stock and Pro Mod race car driver and engine tuner Joe Lepone Jr. passed away Sunday after a long battle with cancer. Lepone Jr. was Summit Racing’s first-sponsored NHRA […]