Intellectual Horsepower – Ep. 4
Ahead of the NHRA’s stop at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH, we got a chance to sit down with Top Fuel driver Clay Millican to talk racing and much more.
Engine Oil & Racing Q&A w/ PennGrade1 and Leverich Racing
Engine Builder recently sat down with Ken Tyger and Nick Dixon of PennGrade1’s Green Team along with NHRA Top Fuel driver Nitro Joe Morrison of Leverich Racing to discuss engine oil and the demands of racing, as well as answer audience questions.
NHRA Puts its Headquarters Up for Sale
The NHRA has put its corporate offices in Southern California up for sale. A listing for the Glendora, CA headquarters at 2035 E Financial Way can be found on the Colliers commercial real estate company website. The sale has been confirmed by NHRA Vice President of Communications Jeffrey Young, who noted that the sanctioning body will not
NHRA Appoints Lonnie Grim as National Tech Director
The NHRA Technical Department has announced the addition of Lonnie Grim as the new national tech director. He began his role on April 12 and will help continue towards the department’s goal of innovation and safety. Grim comes to the NHRA with more than 15 years of experience within the sport of drag racing. He most recently
NHRA Announces New EV Class for 2022
The NHRA has announced the creation of an all-new electric vehicle (EV) racing class that will join the NHRA Summit Racing Series in 2022. Electric cars will compete within the Summit Racing Series in all seven Sportsman divisions. “We are thrilled for this new opportunity for our NHRA competitors,” said NHRA President Glen Cromwell. “NHRA
NHRA and Capital City Motorsports Park Sign Agreement
Capital City Motorsports Park has signed on as the newest NHRA member track in the NHRA Southeast Division. Located in Montgomery, AL, Capital City Motorsports Park is overseen by owner Ben Willis. “We are proud to put Montgomery back on the map and rebuild a solid relationship with NHRA Division 2,” said Willis. Capital City Motorsports Park
DENSO Revs Up its Sponsorship for Las Vegas NHRA Race
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of automotive supplier DENSO Corp., has supercharged its sponsorships for the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas. In addition to serving as the event’s title sponsor and the primary sponsor of Matt Smith Racing for the full season, DENSO is the primary sponsor of Clay Millican’s Top Fuel dragster and Greg Anderson’s Pro Stock Chevrolet throughout the April 16-18 competition at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “We are thrilled
NHRA’s Atlanta Dragway Has Sold
Atlanta Dragway, a historic drag strip located in Commerce, GA, that Gene Bennett first opened in 1975, will host its final season in 2021. The racing facility, which has been owned by the NHRA since 1993, is currently in the process of being sold. A buyer has not been announced. Speaking about the sale
NHRA Postpones 2021 Winternationals at Pomona
NHRA officials have announced the postponement of the 61st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, CA, originally scheduled for April 9-11. Auto Club Raceway is currently serving as a COVID-19 vaccination site, allowing locals to drive through the facility and receive their vaccination. NHRA and track officials will
NHRA Preps for EV Racing Expansion
To align with the advancement of electric drag racing, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has announced a call for manufacturer and industry input on the topic. The invitation includes OEM manufacturers, aftermarket parts suppliers, race car builders, safety and fire suppression companies, and more. A formal meeting is scheduled to occur during the upcoming
Four-Valve Suzuki Racing Engine
Vance & Hines recently introduced its new four-valve Suzuki race engine, an 1,850cc motor with a new cylinder head design and 400 horsepower capability. For use in Pro Stock, Pro Mod and Pro Street motorcycle drag racing classes, the company says there’s much more to come.
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