Story and photos by David Hapgood Donn Hosford, event winner and a new track record at Madras Dragway, May 2000. In 2005, I wrote a profile on Top Alcohol Funny Car owner/driver, Donn Hosford. See link … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2025 Year-End Recap
December 28, 2025 Posted By
A photo review of the year 2025 across 17 events from four associations, plus a few independent races, through the lens of Dave Oakes. Enjoy! Del Worsham competed in all 5 IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series finals, winning 3. Brittany Force ran over 340 mph several times, including a few 343 mph … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2025 IHRA Dunn NC
November 10, 2025 Posted By
The new IHRA completed its first season on a high note at Darana Dragway, Dunn, N.C. With a combined entry list of over 500 cars, it was quite the show. 2026 is expected to see even bigger growth, with a 10- or 11-event schedule planned. Photos by Dave Oakes highlight the action. Lex Joon was … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2025 PDRA World Finals
October 7, 2025 Posted By
The 2025 Red Line Oil PDRA racing series concluded with the Brian Olsen Memorial World Finals presented by ProCharger at Virginia Motorsports Park. Head-to-head runs determined a couple of the season championships. Photos by Dave Oakes highlight the champs. Ethan Steding's late-season run … [Read more...]
RICH YACOS WINS 2025 QUICK 32 SPORTSMAN SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
October 1, 2025 Posted By
Final two Series Events part of the John Scotti Canadian Championship Series NHRA National Open at Toronto Motorsports Park CAYUGA, ON (September 30, 2025) – The Top Dragster Team of Rich and Karen Yacos of Cambria, NY won the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Championship this past weekend at Toronto … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2025 Dover Reunion
October 1, 2025 Posted By
Lebanon Valley Dragway held its 17th Annual Dover Dragstrip Reunion on September 26–28. It was a weekend celebrating the legacy and memories of the legendary Wingdale, NY, dragstrip. Dino Lawrence and team once again put together a great event on a sunny, warm weekend. Report and photos by Rob … [Read more...]
East Coast Chaos at Lebanon Valley Dragway
September 24, 2025 Posted By
The long-awaited debut of the Funny Car Chaos tour came to Lebanon Valley Dragway for their East Coast Chaos on September 19th and 20th. Excellent conditions for the last weekend of Summer 2025 definitely made it worthwhile. The traditional 1/8 Mile Funny Car Chaos program also included 1/8-mile … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2025 PDRA Drag Wars
September 16, 2025 Posted By
As the 2025 Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series season nears the end, doing well at Drag Wars sponsored by Pro Fabrication Services is vital to racers to put themselves in position for season titles. Photos and action review by Dave Oakes. Ty Tutterow picked up his 2nd consecutive win in WS … [Read more...]
300mph cars, 250mph bikes and a Lego YouTuber headline Santa Pod’s Euro Finals
August 22, 2025 Posted By
FIA/FIM EUROPEAN FINALS Santa Pod Raceway Fri.4 – Sun.7 September 2025 Nitro-burning cars and motorcycles top the bill at Santa Pod Raceway’s FIA/FIM European Finals (4th to 7th September). Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars capable of topping 300mph in under 4 seconds occupy the … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2025 IHRA Pro Mod Nationals
August 11, 2025 Posted By
If it wasn't before, the State of Michigan must now be one of Randy Weatherford's favorite places. Just 7 days ago, he won the Pro Boost Category at the PDRA Northern Nationals in Martin. This Saturday, he took home a whopping $125,000 by winning the IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Nationals at Darana Raceway - … [Read more...]
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