Joe Morrison Set for Norwalk Nitro Funny Car Debut

Flemington, NJ – For NHRA Drag Racer Joe Morrison, there is only one thing cooler than the legendary pound of ice cream in Norwalk, Ohio – and that’s driving a nitromethane powered Funny Car. And at this year’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Morrison’s cool meter is about to jump off the … [Read more...]

BLAKE ALEXANDER LOOKS TO REPEAT SUCCESS AT NORWALK

  BLAKE ALEXANDER LOOKS TO REPEAT FUNNY CAR SUCCESS AT THIS WEEKEND’S SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS NORWALK, Ohio (June 27, 2024) – Last year at Summit Motorsports Park, Blake Alexander joined an elite list of NHRA drivers to win in both NHRA nitro categories, picking up his … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 6/26/24

By Richard Parks 1) Just in case you were not aware June 18, 2024, industry mourns loss of Lions Automobilia Foundation founder Rick Lorenzen. Sorry to be the be the bearer of bad news.  I heard this last night and am shocked for all of the same reasons.  As you said tragic! What I sent you came … [Read more...]

MATT HAGAN NOMINATED FOR ESPYS BEST DRIVER AWARD

  FUNNY CAR CHAMP MATT HAGAN NOMINATED FOR ESPYS BEST DRIVER AWARD INDIANAPOLIS (June 26, 2024) – Reigning NHRA Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan has been nominated for the 2024 ESPYS Best Driver Award for his stellar performance during a standout 2023 NHRA championship season. Hagan … [Read more...]

6/26/24 Drag Racing News

'Our hearts are broken': 77-year-old dies in drag racing accident moments after winning race KNOP Sattem's wife Linda ... Flag as irrelevant Drag Racing Champion John Force Remains in ICU After Fiery Crash - Us Weekly Us Weekly The family will appear at the next competition … [Read more...]

WICKE AND COSTA WIN QUICK 32 AND PRO BIKE/SLED AT EMPIRE

KAYDEN WICKE AND JOSH COSTA WIN QUICK 32 SPORTSMAN SERIES AND THE PRO BIKE & SLED SERIES, RESPECTIVELY AT EMPIRE DRAGWAY Mike Decker Jr. Wins NEOPMA / PMRA Empire Dragway Northeast Outlaws Pro Mod Challenge VI LEICESTER, NEW YORK (June 25, 2024) – Kayden Wicke drove the K&K Racing Team … [Read more...]

SHAWN LANGDON HAS HOPES FOR ALL-KALITTA FINAL AT NORWALK

  TOP FUEL’S SHAWN LANGDON HAS HOPES FOR ANOTHER ALL-KALITTA FINAL AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS NORWALK, Ohio (June 25, 2024) – Last weekend in Richmond represented an ideal scenario for Kalitta Motorsports in the Top Fuel ranks and standout driver Shawn Langdon would love to … [Read more...]

NHRA U.S. NATIONALS CELEBRATES SEVEN DECADES IN 2024 AT INDY

  70 DAYS FROM THE 70TH: NHRA U.S. NATIONALS CELEBRATES SEVEN DECADES IN 2024 AT LUCAS OIL INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK A host of special events make up the historic weekend, as NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors look for legacy-making victory at the iconic Big … [Read more...]

6/25/24 Drag Racing News

75-year-old John Force alert after 300 mph crash at drag racing event - KNOP KNOP 75-year-old John ... Flag as irrelevant Drag racer John Force seriously injured in racing event in Virginia - UPI.com UPI On Sunday, Force, 75, was driving his funny car -- a specific class of … [Read more...]

6/24/24 Drag Racing News

Prock scores emotional win, Herrera makes history to cap wild Richmond race - NHRA NHRA ... (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the ninth of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Flag as irrelevant Violent, Fiery Crash … [Read more...]