Photo Review: 2024 Blue Suede Cruise

The Blue Suede Cruise is a celebration of the glory days of hot rodding and drag racing how it used to be. Over 3000 cars, all of which were 1978 or older, the Nostalgia Drag Racing League, and ten front engine top fuelers descended on Summit Motorsports Park for the 23rd annual event sponsored by … [Read more...]

Madness erupts as human power hits the dragstrip at Santa Pod

Bug Jam Santa Pod Raceway Sat.27 July 2024 Santa Pod Raceway – the fastest racetrack in Europe, where racing cars hit 300mph and shake the ground as they go. Yet once a year it’s the patter of feet that grabs the seismologists’ attention. Bug Jam is Santa Pod’s annual Volkswagen … [Read more...]

XDA’s WPGC Bike Fest Features Racing, Music, Bikinis, Show & More!

On July 26-28, prepare for an adrenaline-fueled weekend as the XDA’s 24th annual WPGC Bike Fest roars into Maryland International Raceway (MIR). Returning to Mechanicsville, Maryland, this iconic event promises to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s WPGC Bike Fest will see over 600 … [Read more...]

Photo Review: 2024 PDRA Pro Stars

The PDRA rewarded its top points earners from the last four races of 2023 and first four of 2024 with invitations to race for big bucks at the Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stars event at Virginia Motorsports Park. An all-day rain on Friday washed out all track activities leaving only one test pass … [Read more...]

PRUDHOMME CARVES OUT LEGACY WITH IMPRESSIVE INDY RUN

  7 DECADES OF THE BIG GO: DON “THE SNAKE” PRUDHOMME CARVES OUT LEGACY WITH IMPRESSIVE INDY RUN Prudhomme enjoyed plenty of Indy success in the 70s, getting four victories and winning in both nitro categories, while Pro Stock debuted in 1970 A Look Into the 7 Decades of The Big … [Read more...]

XDA Once Again Dominates the Weather

XDA showcased stellar performance numbers at the 6th annual Superbike Showdown held at Maryland International Raceway. Despite the weather's attempt to disrupt the event this past weekend at MIR, XDA emerged victorious once again. The forecast hinted at a potential rainout on Sunday, but the XDA … [Read more...]

Photo Review: 2024 NHRA Norwalk

It was a tough week for the drag racing community. We lost Lizzy Musi, Ron Hope, and Rodger Richards on top of John Force’s crash. However, close races, upsets, and new track records did their part to lighten the mood at the 18th Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports … [Read more...]

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...]

Photo Review: 2024 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals

One rule remains consistent throughout the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals: All vehicles in regular competition and the huge car show must be pre-1983. Racers could earn points toward Heritage Series championships or those offered by the Nostalgia Drag Racing League. Dave Oakes provides highlight … [Read more...]

Diamond anniversary is not all that Dragstalgia has to offer

DRAGSTALGIA Santa Pod Raceway Fri.5 – Sun.7 July 2024 _____________________ Now 60 years since 1964’s 1st International Drag Festival kick-started the motorsport known as drag racing in Britain, the diamond anniversary of this archetypal event will be a focal point when Dragstalgia takes … [Read more...]