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One of the biggest drag racing events in Europe is on this weekend and you can watch it right here, live! The event is the kickoff for the 2026 FIA Championship drag racing season and it is also known as The Main Event. Held each year at England’s Santa Pod raceway, it is the official start to pro level drag racing in the “European theater” if you will. You’ll see all the machines that you expect like pro mods, top fuel dragsters, funny cars, etc but you’ll also see all of the other cool stuff

On a Saturday afternoon in April 2026 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Justin Ashley sat in the cockpit of his 12,000-horsepower SCAG Power Equipment Top Fuel dragster and did the same thing three rounds in a row. He left with an .025 light. Round one. Round two. Round three. He cut a good light in the final, too – .036 – but it just wasn’t enough to hold off a hard-charging Tony Stewart and his 3.683-second blast. Most fans walked out of Pomona talking about motorsports Hall

The Chaos Series has been going hot and heavy so far this season, and with lots more racing left there are a lot of teams out there battling it out for points. And the competition is getting tougher, so that means race teams need to be out testing to make sure they have the right tuneups to make it through the end of the season. Will this weekend be the break some teams need? Time will tell, but our friend NC Promoder was on hand to share the testing action going on yesterday and the video is be

To celebrate NHRA’s thrilling debut at Maryland International Raceway for next weekend’s inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, Visit St. Mary’s MD, the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development and NHRA have partnered together for a driver meet and greet featuring a huge lineup of NHRA stars. The free, can’t-miss event will take place on Thursday, May 28 from 5-7 p.m. at The Barns at New Market (29133 Thompson Corner Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.). Driver autographs are s

Established in 2004, Sporthorse Saddlery is located at 56849 Grand River Avenue in New Hudson, Michigan, and owned and operated by Anna Rebori-Theisen, whose husband, David Theisen, competes in Small Tire Pro Stock. The well-known equestrian tack shop serves riders across multiple disciplines with a strong focus on the dressage and hunter/jumper disciplines. It features carefully chosen saddles, tack, riding apparel, horse care products, stable essentials for amateur and competitive riders a

There is a lot riding on the shoulders of 31-year-old Jordan Vandergriff, but the weight of being tapped by John Force himself as the driver of the Cornwell Quality Tools Funny Car is more than welcome. To have been invited to drive for a legendary team would be mind-blowingly cool for anyone, but to settle into a Funny Car for the first time – let alone the one still sizzling after back-to-back championships – only adds to the surreality for Vandergriff. That being said, he’s certainly up to th

When it comes to historic dragstrips located in my native North Carolina, Wilkesboro Motorsports Park has compiled more history than most people can remember. I first stepped foot on the property 35 years ago when the track was known as North Wilkesboro Dragway, and it had just undergone a massive renovation. Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared in DI #199, the Interview Issue, in March/April 2026.   Prior to my first memory of the place in 1991, you could actually go back anot

Goodguys Nashville has always been a good show, but this year was really something special because of the brand new venue! And with the Hot Rod of the Year finalists being announced there you know that all the heavy hitters were going to be on site. Nashvegas is a special place, and we sure do love the show. This year we weren’t there, but our friend John Jackson from Not Stock photo was and he’s got great video touring the show and showing of the Hot Rod of the Year finalists and winners! Check

Learn why wet sumps fail in motorsports and how dry sumps ensure survival. We break down pump stages, plumbing, and pressure.View the full article

If you squint and imagine this 1960 Oldsmobile lowered, with a freshly painted set of steelies and caps, you can see yourself driving it down the highway on Hot Rod Power Tour. This thing could be cruising perfection with just a few tweaks. If it was mine I think I’d lower it a couple of inches, I’d freshen up the wheel and tire combo, and I’d screw a street sign to the floor to “fix” the rust and be on my way. Maybe, if I was feeling ambitious, I’d install a Sniper 2 EFI and swap a 700r4 or 4L6

Tickets for the Stampede of Speed including the Stars of Texas Music Festival and the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals are on sale now. The sixth annual Stampede of Speed, the 10-day family-friendly Texas themed country music festival and NHRA Countdown event, will bring some of the biggest names in music and racing to the Texas Motorplex, Oct. 9-18. Opening weekend will feature the Stars of Texas Music Festival, Oct. 9-11, with a three-day headliner line-up including Aaron Watson (Friday), Brad Paisle

The Quick 32 Sportsman Series opened its season at Toronto Motorsports Park on Victoria Day Weekend in Cayuga, ON. The event was part of the John Scotti Canadian Championship Series and took place during the NHRA National Open double-header.  In the first completed event, Steve Ferstl won the Top Dragster division, then advanced to the Quick 32 Sportsman Series final and defeated Top Sportsman division winner Matt Costabile.  Ferstl, of Burlington, ON, ran the eighth-mile at 4.858 second

Speartech Fuel Injection Systems, Inc., the industry’s renowned LS and LT engine retrofit specialist, and Modern Racing, a leader in motorsport electronics and wiring solutions, have announced a strategic partnership focused on developing high-performance electrical systems for the underserved space between sportsman racers and top-tier professional race teams. While expanding into new motorsports-focused product offerings, Speartech remains fully committed to growing the industry-leading EFI co

Just 187 1967 Pontiac 2+2 HOs were built from the factory, and man is this thing a real unicorn. With the 428 under the hood, and a factory 4-speed, it was a fun car to drive, but it’s a whole other thing now thanks to the 6-speed underneath it. Jay talks about not only the swap, but the car itself, and how this really does transform this big beast. This is a cruiser muscle car, the gentleman’s hot rod if you will, and it shows. Check this thing out and let us know what you think, because we dig

The U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission just wrapped up, and the pit area of event winner “Stevie Fast” Jackson is oddly silent. Soon the bourbon will be flowing like water, but for the moment, crew members are busy discussing a variety of other topics – what all needs to be repaired on the car; what time do they need to leave the following morning to get back to the shop; and how bad has the weekend’s winter storm affected their area.  Editor’s Note: This story originall

For this issue’s column, I decided to do another chat with a driver and get their favorite fan interaction. Elaine Larsen along with her husband, Chris, founded Larsen Motorsports in 2006. Larsen Motorsports (LMS) has grown to become one of the most sought exhibition teams. Winning two world championships with the IHRA Nitro Jam series, LMS owns six elite jet racing teams that are crowd favorites, including the two-time world championship car driven by Elaine.  Editor’s Note: This column ori

It’s Drag and Drive season and that means more and more folks are taking their hot rods and race cars out for racing and road trips and we love them for it. Back to the Streets is one of the more unique Drag and Drive events in that it is a No Prep event with a slightly different points and racing format throughout the week. We’ll let you watch the video to learn all you need about the event and hope you enjoy the coverage all week long. Check it out below! CLICK HERE TO WATCH ALL THE NO PREP D

(Photos by David Whealon) – It was a cool, fast, and adventurous weekend for the stars of the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lucky for us, we have great photos from our dude David Whealon who was on hand shooting all kinds of race cars, from nitro burners to door cars and everything in between. He was on hand for the first running of the Outlaw Street class as well, so we’ve got those photos for you to check out too!

Brian Bednar's Oldsmobile Cutlass has transformed from family car to race car. Now the Olds is powered by a supercharged Gen III HEMI.View the full article

Whether you love their 4 cylinder power, or not, it’s hard to argue with the handling prowess of the venerable Mazda Miata. The MX5, as it is known everywhere else in the world, is light, nimble, and arguably the most popular weekend track and autocross machine out there. With great handling, moderate power, and a price point that made them easily attainable, the Mazda Miata has single handedly given more people their first racing experience than maybe any other car ever. They are kind of a big

The Indianapolis 500 will be run for the 110th time this Sunday as the green flag drops for the 2026 edition of this amazing race. Regardless of whether you are a hardcore Indy Car Series fan, or just have casual interest, everyone talks about the Indy 500 over Memorial Day weekend. This one should be fun to watch. We’ve been sharing testing and qualifying coverage, but this video below is something special. This is more than 100 years of history, stories, and amazing moments. Watch below. Vide

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 425 “SMALL TIRE STORMS & SOUTHERN CHAOS” SOME PEOPLE SEE BAD WEATHER. WE SEE BOOST WEATHER. This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re diving headfirst into one of the rowdiest weekends on the outlaw racing calendar as we get ready for the 9th Annual Strange Engineering Ronnie Buff Memorial and the always wild King of the South showdown. Joining us are two guys who live in the middle of the madness, Michael Poland and Corey Stamper. And if you know these tw

NHRA officials announced today that JEGS, a DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-performance automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, has been named the presenting sponsor for the first-ever event at Maryland International Raceway in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS takes place May 29-31 at the standout facility just outside of Washington, D.C. during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season, coming just after Memorial D

Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB), the free fantasy game built for NHRA drag racing fans, has officially opened voting for the Pro Stock Motorcycle edition of its popular Major Moments brackets, the latest chapter in a season-long fan experience celebrating 75 years of NHRA history.   The Major Moments initiative features seeded 64-moment brackets in each professional NHRA category: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, highlighting the most iconic wins, rivalries, records, cha

Blue skies, sticky track conditions and packed staging lanes highlighted a busy weekend of Summit Series competition at Famoso Dragstrip as racers battled through back-to-back points races during Races No. 3 and No. 4 of the 2026 season. Saturday’s program opened the weekend with a strong mix of door cars, dragsters, motorcycles and Junior Street entries filling the property from early morning through the final rounds. Paige Smith picked up the Sportsman victory, while Jeff Arnswald drov

The IHRA has named Dustin Farthing as its new president. Farthing has an extensive background in the motorsports industry. View the full article

The Idle Air Control value is an important setting in an EFI system. Here's how to set the IAC for a Holley EFI system.View the full article