Welcome to Wheelstanding!

Hey, gang. Of all the cool things that drag racing cars do, one thing 'stands' head and shoulders above the rest -- WHEELSTANDING! This blog is the place where photographers of any stripe -- pro, semipro, or rank amateur -- can post their most amazing wheelstand photos! There won't be much else … [Read more...]

Goodguys Release 2010 Event Schedule

Pleasanton, Calif - The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the largest rod & custom association in the world with over 70,000 members, will stage twenty-three events in 2010. The event lineup features nineteen national events for rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage as … [Read more...]

‘Problem Child’ Gunning for New Speed Record during 2009 IHBA NAPA Auto Parts World Finals

Top Fuel Hydro Boat Looks to Re-write Drag Boat Racing Record Book and Finish 2009 Strong upon the Speedy Waters of Firebird Lake  GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY – Oct. 27, 2009 –Eddie Knox has long been the owner of a “Problem Child.’  He’ll soon be bringing that sassy youngster to Arizona for the … [Read more...]

Pro Modified Racing Association’s top five for 2009 – Jeff Roth – Third Place

Jeff Roth – Third PlaceKITCHENER, ONTARIO (October 26, 2009) – Hard work and perseverance paid off for the Roth Racing Team in 2009, as the team debuted a new car in the Pro Modified Racing Association tour this year, and finished third in the PMRA Championship Point Award Series.“It was an up … [Read more...]

NHRA VEGAS STYLE FAN FEST TO KICKOFF NHRA LAS VEGAS NATIONALS

LAS VEGAS -- NHRA Vegas Style Fan Fest, the official kick-off to this weekend’s NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, will take place Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Fremont Street in Las Vegas. NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series stars Antron Brown, Larry Dixon, Tony Pedregon, Tim Wilkerson, Bob … [Read more...]

NHRA ANNOUNCES SAFETY INITIATIVES FOR 2010

SAFETY INITIATIVES FOR 2010 ANNOUNCED; ALSO NEW REGULATIONS DESIGNED TO REDUCE CHANCE OF OIL/FUEL/TRANSMISSION LEAKSGLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2009) – NHRA announced today its technical initiatives for 2010, which are designed to improve safety, as well as reduce unwanted downtime at events due to … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLES COME INTO FOCUS IN LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS – As the Countdown to 1, NHRA's championship playoffs, comes to the season's penultimate race in Las Vegas, each professional category in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series features its own dramatic storyline.In Top Fuel, every championship contender is gunning to remove a category … [Read more...]

Boyd, Phillips win Summit SuperSeries Championships

Davey Boyd makes most of investment, wins No Box championshipWho knew a $ 40 investment could go so far?When Davey Boyd bought his ’65 Satellite all the way back in 1974 for a grand total of $40 he never dreamed that it would one day lead to a $12,000 payday and a world championship, but that is … [Read more...]

RacingJunk.com Tool Chest Giveaway!

Hi gang. Don't miss your chance to enter to win a custom wrapped Snap-on roll cab worth $4795. Our partners at RacingJunk.com are giving away a different tool box each month. This month you get to pick... will it be extreme NMCA style or a heads-up NMRA design? It’s the winner’s choice! … [Read more...]

NHRA Drivers show off their "Sounds of Coke"

Coca-Cola has long been committed to creating fun ways to engage the racing fan base, and recently filmed an entertaining video featuring NHRA drivers Chef Nicky, Antron Brown, Clay Millican, Cory Mac, Steve Johnson, Hector Reyna, Andrew Hines, Eddie Craywick and NHRA personality Jessi Combs, … [Read more...]