Dayco to Back Watson Racing Cobra Jet Mustangs
Watson Racing has announced Dayco as a new sponsor. Watson Racing and Dayco will team up to compete in both the NHRA SAMTech Factory Stock Showdown and NMCA Holley EFI Factory Super Cars, with drivers Chuck Watson Sr. and Chuck Watson Jr. at the controls of two 2019 Cobra Jet Mustangs. “We’ve been competitive the
Sonoma Appoints Nick Bublitz as Drag Strip Manager
Nick Bublitz has been named Sonoma Raceway’s Drag Strip Manager and will manage the raceway’s 1/4-mile drag strip and drag racing programs. In his new role, Bublitz will be responsible for the drag strip’s day-to-day operations, including the weekly Wednesday Night Drags program, which is set to kick off on March 17. Bublitz takes over
MAHLE Motorsport 2021 Racing Components Application Guide
Fifteen new kits are being introduced this year and are currently available for purchase.
New Musi Racing Facility Underway
Musi Racing has begun construction on a new state-of-the-art facility near Mooresville Dragway in North Carolina. In September, the race team broke ground on its new 9,000-square foot building, which is scheduled to open in early 2021. The new building will serve as the race shop for the Musi Racing cars, including the Frank Brandao-owned
Pat Musi Racing Engines Celebrating 50 Years with Open House
Pat Musi Racing Engines will celebrate another banner season and its 50th year in business with an open house at its facility, located at 379-B Timber Road in Mooresville, NC, on November 14. The open house will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will follow all COVID-19 guidelines from the state health department. The
Industry Insiders – Leah Pruett, Don Schumacher Racing
We caught up with Leah Pruett at the 2019 SEMA Show to talk about her path to becoming a driver in the upper echelon of drag racing and what keeps her motivated to be the best driver out there – male or female.
Don Schumacher Motorsports Expands Manufacturing Beyond Racing
After more than 15 years of outfitting race teams with high-performance parts, Don Schumacher Motorsports Precision Manufacturing (DSM) has announced it is expanding into the automotive, defense, equipment/manufacturing, and aerospace industries. DSM was founded in 2005 as a specialty parts manufacturer and R&D center for Don Schumacher Racing’s (DSR) fleet of championship-winning NHRA race cars,
Lucas Oil FL-0 Low Viscosity Synthetic Racing Engine Oil
The Lucas exclusive blend of Polyalphaolefin (PAO), organic ester, friction modifiers and ultra-low viscosity synthetic base oils provide outstanding protection and maximize horsepower output.
Driven Racing Oil Welcomes Kyle Fickler to its Team
Driven Racing Oil has announced Kyle Fickler as its director of sales and new business development. Fickler will oversee sales, new business development, customer relations and training. Scooter Brothers stated, “We are honored that Kyle has chosen to join Driven Racing Oil. After years of working with Kyle on various industry projects, we are certain
Musi Racing Names ACL an Official Supplier
Pat Musi Racing Engines has named ACL’s Race Series performance engine bearing it’s Official Engine Bearing. ACL has been involved in drag racing for a number of years, but this deal marks the company’s first major American drag racing sponsorship. Pat Musi worked with ACL to help design and engineer acustom engine bearing for all
Is Racing About to Return?
Several motorsports facilities and tracks across the nation announced plans to reopen and host race events, while following recommended guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). California Perris Auto SpeedwayPerris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian has announced the half-mile clay oval will open its 2020 season on May 23, with the annual “Salute to
Grassroots Racing and the Future of Motorsports
Guessing which way the wind will blow is not something most racers and engine builders can reliably predict. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have any plan or foresight about what may be coming next.
Pro Racing Rules for 2020
The top professional racing series, while they’re only a small percentage of the total racing universe, represent the trends that get passed down to other grassroots level divisions.
The Coronavirus Impact on Racing in 2020
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, several racing series and event organizers have decided to modify, postpone or cancel industry gatherings. The following is a running list of official statements from race organizations regarding their operations as of Monday, March 16. In addition to the major race organizations below, several tracks across the
Champion Oil’s 2020 Racing Contingency Program
Champion Oil has announced its 2020 Racing Contingency Program designed to link Champion Racing Motor Oils directly with regional and national racers in most sanctioned racing events in North America. From dirt tracks to asphalt, from road racing to super speedways, from drifting to drag racing; the program includes series like the All-Star Circuit of
NGK Extends Contract with Megan Meyer & Randy Meyer Racing for 2020
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC. has announced a one-year partnership extension with NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster National Champion, Megan Meyer. This continues a decades-long tradition of NGK as the preferred performance spark plug for the Meyer team, as NGK sponsored Meyers’ father and team-owner, Randy Meyer, for many years. “I am so proud to defend
Bondurant Launches F4 Racing School
The Bondurant High Performance Driving School officially announced the new F4 open-wheel race car training program, giving drivers and auto enthusiasts the opportunity to train in a competitive, modern and state of the art single-seat, open-wheel car.
Mobil 1 to Return to NHRA Racing
Mobil 1 will return to the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in 2020. ExxonMobil, in partnership with Toyota Racing Development (TRD), will become Kalitta Motorsports’ official lubricant partner in 2020.
JE Pistons Partners with Parts Unlimited & Drag Specialties
Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties, two of the world’s largest distributors of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry, will be stocking JE’s full-range of off-the-shelf piston offerings.
First 5-Second Pass in Drag Week History
A major milestone in street car drag racing was achieved two weeks ago as Tom Bailey went a 5.998 @ over 250 mph on the final day of Drag Week 2019.
