Schexnayder Racing’s Twin-Turbo 429 Ford Boss Engine
It’s always cool to see a Ford engine in a Ford car these days, so when we came across Earl Schexnayder of Schexnayder Racing and his 2000 Cobra Mustang with a twin-turbo 429 Ford Boss engine in it, we needed to know more about the combo. We got to chat with him during Sick Week
Spencer Hyde Wins Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod
Racing out of the No. 32 spot, Canadian Pro Mod standout Spencer Hyde made history Sunday night when he became the fourth winner of the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by J&A Service. With $100,000 on the line at Bradenton Motorsports Park, Hyde defeated PDRA Pro Boost star Kurt Steding in a
MotorTrend’s 19th Annual Hot Rod Drag Week
The race to determine the title of “Fastest Street Car in America” is back as Hot Rod Drag Week 2023 Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive returns to premier tracks in four Southeast cities Sunday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 22, and made extra special this year as HOT ROD Magazine celebrates 75 years in 2023. Registration for this highly-anticipated
Bullet Racing Engines’ Supercharged 526 4.900″ Chevy/Hemi Engine
Not all engines are created equal. Case in point is this blown Hemi engine built by Nick Bacalis and Bullet Racing Engines. It’s a 4.900″ Chevy/Hemi one-off build designed by PJS Racing for Pro Mod and truck pull applications. The engine combo can also be paired with twin-turbos or a ProCharger set up. It’s our
Wharton Automotive Group, McLeod Racing Announce New Appointments
Wharton Automotive Group—featuring brands McLeod Racing, FTI Performance, and Silver Sport Transmissions—has appointed Will Baty to the position of product development manager. He was previously the off-road and research and development specialist for McLeod Racing in Anaheim, California. With over 35 years in the drivetrain aftermarket, Baty will continue to add applications to the company’s
One-on-One with Jim Dunn Racing’s Johnna Dunn
After speaking with Kaylynn Simmons a couple years ago, we found out there are only a few women who work on the pit crews of the NHRA teams. One of those few other women is Johnna Dunn, a clutch specialist for Jim Dunn Racing. It’s a family affair for Johnna, who works alongside many family
One-on-One with Hannah Maloof of Maloof Racing Engines
She’s an engine builder, a drag racer, a stunt driver, and now a Netflix star too, Hannah Maloof can do a little bit of everything, and she does it well. Along with the entire Maloof family, she helps run Maloof Racing Engines in San Gabriel, CA. Check out her story!
America’s Best Engine Shops 2022 | 4 Piston Racing
The 4 Piston Racing facility in Danville, IN houses two buildings – one is 12,000 sq.-ft. and the other is 2,500 sq.-ft. The shop is very heavily focused on Honda cylinder heads and engine work to the tune of 300+ engines and 1,000 cylinder heads annually!
Tony Stewart to Make Top Alcohol Dragster Debut in Las Vegas
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has announced that Tony Stewart will make his Top Alcohol dragster debut during the NHRA Nevada Nationals on October 28–30, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The versatile racer owns driving championships across NASCAR, INDYCAR, and USAC, and has secured hundreds of victories on oval tracks, dirt tracks, and
Edelbrock Group Sponsors Millican NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
Edelbrock Group is excited to announce Edelbrock and COMP Cams as the primary sponsor on the Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus NHRA Top Fuel (T/F) Dragster driven by Clay Millican at the upcoming NHRA Nevada Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, October 27-30. Founded in Memphis, Tennessee, COMP Cams’ partnership with Millican reaches back to his
First Brands Group Opens 2023 Spring and Summer Racing Sponsorship Application
First Brands Group has announced the opening of its sponsorship application for the 2023 season. Competitors in stock car, kart, dirt track, drag racing, motocross and other circuits can apply today through December 15, 2022. StopTech®, Autolite®, Raybestos® and FRAM®, will provide support to teams that are selected for racing sponsorships. Selected teams will represent
Developing a Honda 2.3L Engine for Road Racing
One of the most important aspects of engine building has nothing to do with the engine at all. You have to understand the customer and what they are trying to achieve.
EB Takeover: Maloof Racing Engines
Join the Maloof Racing Engines family as they take you on a tour of the high-performance engine shop located in San Gabriel, CA. And be sure to tune into their new Netflix show “Drive Hard: The Maloof Way” premiering 8/26! EB Takeovers are brought to you by SBI and EngineQuest.
New Owners for Byron Dragway (IL)
Byron Dragway—the 1/4-mile dragstrip in Byron, Illinois home to Glory Days Vintage Drag Racing and Fall Diesel Drags—has been sold from BJ and Rhonda Vangsness to the Robertson family. “After more than 30 years of owning and operating the dragway, BJ and Rhonda entered into a purchase agreement to sell [the track]… A heartfelt thank
Twin-Turbo LML Duramax Dragster Engine
Mattie Graves competes in the Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS) dragster class, and is the only female doing so. Sitting behind her dragster’s cockpit is a powerful twin-turbo LML Duramax capable of making 4-second passes. Check it out!
Motortrend’s Hot Rod Drag Week Prepares for 18th Annual Event
Four cities, five days, 1,000+ miles to crown the fastest car in America. Hot Rod Drag Week returns September 18.
1-on-1 with Drag Racer Felicia Smith
Felicia Smith was never a huge gear head growing up. However, following her first taste of speed at the track, she’s been living a life of cars and racing ever since. She’s taken the past six years to build up her now infamous, orange CTS-V known as 4DRRCKT, as well as her own car/engine skills
Summit Racing Equipment Acquires Nickels Performance
Transtar Holding Company has announced the sale of its Nickels Performance business based in Kansas City, Missouri, to Summit Racing Equipment, headquartered in Tallmadge, Ohio. Nickels Performance is a wholesale distributor of high-performance racing parts, and Summit Racing Equipment is a global retailer of performance and replacement automotive parts and accessories. Nickels Performance will continue
Autolite Racing Teams Rev Up for 2022
Autolite® has released its list of sponsored racing teams for the 2022 season. This year’s list features nationwide competitors across the kart, stock car, dirt track, drag racing, and motocross circuits. Throughout the 2022 season, Autolite® will provide the necessary support to more than two dozen Autolite® racing teams who will represent the spark plug
VP Racing Fuels Posting Contingency Award For NHRA Competition Eliminator
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. today announced their new contingency award for the NHRA Competition Eliminator Series. “NHRA’s Competition Eliminator Series is the premier contingency dragster program in the country,” said Bruce Hendel, Vice President of North American Sales – Race Fuel and Consumer Products for VP. “This additional contingency level has been added to say