Discover Pro Tips & More at Drag Racing Sponsorship Summit
Racers, teams, promoters and sponsors at all levels of competition are invited to join sponsorship guru Alex Striler and more than a dozen top panelists from some of the biggest brands in motorsports for the 2023 Drag Racing Sponsorship Summit. The all-virtual conference—available through Zoom—takes place March 28, from 4-7 pm Pacific / 6-9 pm Central,
First-Ever Alaska Speed Week Set for June
Michelle Lackey Maynor, co-owner and president of Alaska Raceway Park in Palmer, Alaska, has announced that the first-ever Alaska Speed Week is happening June 11–16. Dubbed the “toughest and most scenic Drag-And-Drive event,” Alaska Speed Week will be supported by Sick the Mag, which hosts the iconic Sick Week 2023 presented by Gear Vendors across
David Pilgrim’s Dual Compound-Turbocharged 6.6L LBZ Duramax Engine
David Pilgrim and his wife Debbie began looking into drag racing after attending an NHRA event, which eventually led to the pair entering the Bonneville Salt Flats scene. Following a few turbocharged motorcycle builds and a C5 Corvette, David got the idea for a 1954 Chevrolet 3100 with a dual compound-turbocharged 6.6L LBZ Duramax. It’s
1,700-HP Supercharged Suzuki-Based Top Fuel Motorcycle Engine
Making a 1/4-mile pass in 5.50 seconds at nearly 270 mph requires zero mistakes by both the racer and the crew. That ET is the current Top Fuel motorcycle world record belonging to Larry “Spider-Man” McBride. We got to speak with him and learn more about his 1,700-hp supercharged Suzuki-based Top Fuel motorcycle engine.
Xceldyne High-Performance Valvetrain Components
Collaborative engineering allows Xceldyne to partner with customers to identify unique opportunities for improved performance.
Dual Compound-Turbo 6.6L LBZ Duramax Engine
Not only does this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 house a hefty 6.6L LBZ Duramax engine, it boasts a quad-turbo setup and enough piping to blow your mind! Check it out!
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
Joe Morrison Teams With Herzhauser for Switch From Top Fuel to Funny Car in 2023
Joe Morrison, who gained a loyal following over his first three seasons in Top Fuel, will switch to the nitro Funny Car class in 2023, driving for East Coast-based owner Mark Herzhauser. “I’m grateful for three seasons with the Leverich Top Fuel team,” Morrison said. “I learned a lot and feel that I contributed to
SEMA Statement on the Status of the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act
SEMA and PRI must share that despite strong Congressional backing and extraordinary support from the racing community, the 2021-2022 Congressional session is ending without passage of the RPM Act. Key negotiators in Congress could not reach an agreement on bill language that balanced the need for federal law to protect racers and motorsports parts businesses
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Title Sponsorship of the NHRDA Diesel Drag Racing and Sled Pulling Series
Hot Shot’s Secret is pleased to announce the title sponsorship of the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) series. NHRDA, billed as the world’s largest diesel organization, promotes diesel events throughout North America including diesel drag racing, sled pulling, show ‘n shines, dyno competitions, and burnout competitions. At this time, NHRDA has committed to five
Experience React4Racing at the PRI Show!
React4Racing is the newest experience at this year’s PRI Show! As a part of the Save Our Race Cars initiative, Total Seal, Melling, and NHRA have partnered to bring you React4Racing! React4Racing gives you, a PRI Individual Member show attendee, the opportunity to donate to the PRI PAC and test your reaction time against some
Screw-Blown 521 cid Hemi Engine
After getting blown backwards off the starting line from Jim Kilpatrick’s alcohol-fueled, screw-blown, 521 cubic inch Hemi engine at the 2022 Builder’s Brawl, we stopped by the Kilpatrick Racing Engines / Bad Judgement Racing pit the next morning to get the full details of this engine build. Don’t miss what’s in this engine!
Tight Tolerances and Building Power
As you ascend Mt. Everest, you reach an area called the death zone. Once you climb high enough, the margin of error becomes perilously thin. That death zone also applies to engines. As the horsepower per cubic inch and rpm increase, the margin of error decreases.
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
Motorsports Icon Tony Stewart to Kick Off 2022 PRI Trade Show
Motorsports icon, championship-winning driver and team owner Tony Stewart will help kick off the three biggest business days in racing as the headline guest at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show’s annual Grand Opening Breakfast, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Breakfast is an annual tradition for thousands of motorsports professionals from
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Rider Angelle Sampey Qualifies First and Sets a New Track Record in Texas
Despite showing race-winning potential and setting a new Pro Stock Motorcycle track record, a wild ride across the centerline in early eliminations and stiff competition in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class resulted in the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki team leaving the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex in Dallas empty-handed as chances to move
Engine Bearings’ Impact on Performance
Nowadays, a bearing (in a performance setting) must be both hard and soft. Retaining geometry is of utmost importance, but it also must be malleable and able to adjust for stress and flexing.
Ford Unveils Seventh-Generation Mustang
Detroit, Michigan-based Ford has revealed the all-new seventh generation Ford Mustang, described by the automaker as “the most exhilarating and visceral yet, from its fighter jet-inspired digital cockpit to new advanced turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines to its edgier yet timeless exterior design.” “Investing in another generation of Mustang is a big statement at a
Koretsky Family Announces Updates for Maple Grove Raceway
Officials from Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, have announced numerous track upgrades since the Koretsky family—including veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his sons Kenny Jr. and current Pro Stock driver Kyle—purchased it five months ago. Updates include complete renovations to towers, including the VIP suites and the timing tower, as well as the
Antron Brown Warns Congress that Motorsports is at Risk
Just days after winning the NHRA Top Fuel Race in Indianapolis, Ind., Antron Brown made his way to Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to pass the SEMA-supported Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, the three-time Top Fuel world champion, who began his racing career nearly 40 years ago, appeared