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NHRA Cancels Arizona Nationals

NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park have made the decision to not host the 2021 NHRA Arizona Nationals, leaving an opening on this season’s schedule.  The ongoing COVID-19 restrictions due to the public health situation in the Phoenix area and the state of Arizona were taken into account as part of the decision. “We’ll

Intellectual Horsepower Ep. 3

This episode we discuss Romain Grosjean’s horrific F1 crash and the safety measures that saved his life, championship wins for Chase Elliott, Erica Enders and Matt Smith, our end of the year Engine Builder Award winners, Lucas Oil, Audi and VW, and much more! Oh yeah, Lake Speed Jr. of Total Seal Piston Rings joins

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 2021 Schedule

Officials have released the 2021 schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where NHRA’s Top Sportsman competitors battle for national, regional and divisional championships. Celebrating its 20th year, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series begins 2021 at Orlando Speed World Dragway on February 4-6 and concludes at The Strip at Las Vegas

Erica Enders Wins Fourth NHRA Pro Stock Championship

Erica Enders made history at the Dodge NHRA Finals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this month, clinching her fourth NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship. The win puts Erica passed greats like Shirley Muldowney and Angelle Sampey, and has her in a league all her own. Not only did Enders clinch the championship, she

Intellectual Horsepower – Ep. 2

From Lewis Hamilton to a new fastest production vehicle, we give you the latest racing and performance updates.

Matt Smith Captures 4th NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship

Matt Smith Racing blazed to victory this weekend at the Dodge NHRA Finals in Las Vegas, with Matt Smith crowned the 2020 Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, the fourth time he has captured the prestigious trophy. After Matt Smith was awarded the title, Angie Smith closed out the Camping World NHRA season by winning the final round of the weekend race. “Our entire team has so much to celebrate,” said Matt Smith, who thanked the fans, his team, DENSO and others

Intellectual Horsepower – Ep. 1

Welcome to Intellectual Horsepower, Engine Builder’s new podcast covering engine building, racing and performance topics. This episode we talk about NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, and more.

NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series to Have 22 Races in 2021

NHRA officials have announced a 22-race 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule.  NHRA enters its 70th anniversary season with a new sponsor on its premier professional series—Camping World, the retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services—and an extended partnership with FOX Sports. All events will be aired on FOX Sports

NHRA Losses Coke, Gains Camping World as Title Sponsor

Camping World, a retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories and RV-related services, has partnered with NHRA’s premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. “I look at NHRA and I see a growing and loyal fan base,” said Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World. “NHRA recognizes

NHRA Sues Coca-Cola

The NHRA is suing its sponsor Coca-Cola after Coke officials told the racing series that it was ending its sponsorship, a deal the NHRA says was supposed to run through 2023. In the lawsuit, NHRA claims that Coca-Cola missed a $2.86 million payment in May, 2020. The sponsorship deal is a six-year agreement with Coca-Cola

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.

Women in Motorsports 2020

In our second annual Women’s Issue this August, we once again placed the well-deserved spotlight on the talented women of the motorsports world and the automotive industry.