It was a day of upsets and surprises at the Summit Nationals. Maddie Gordon made it to her first final round and defeated Antron Brown with a 3.786 @ 333.16 over Antron's 3.840 @ 328.14. In Funny Car, Ron Capps' 3.969 @ 328.54 emerged victorious over Jack Beckman's 4.011 @ 323.42. Pro … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2026 Summit Racing Equipment Nationals
June 28, 2026 by
Summit Motorsports Park is affectionately known as "America's Racetrack." There is no better place in the country better suited to hold the final event of the NHRA season to be held before the 250th anniversary of the United States. On the track, two new track speed records were set, and Ron Capps … [Read more...]
Pop Music History Pic of the Week by JB: Nat “King” Cole!
June 28, 2026 by
Check in to Drag Racing LIVE Monday, June 29th, 2026, at 8 PM Eastern! Our guest will be Jeff Atamian, and JB's Racers of the Week will be Ricky and Jody Frederick! Pop Music History Picture of the Week by JB: Nat "King" Cole! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nat_King_Cole For the Sake of the … [Read more...]
Photo Review: Friday Qualifying at 2026 NHRA Norwalk
June 27, 2026 by
Shawn Langdon, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera topped their classes after two qualifying sessions at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car provisional No. 1 spots claimed by Shawn Cowie and Sean Bellemeur. Shawn Langdon 3.742/335.23 … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2026 NHRA Norwalk Thursday Sportsman
June 25, 2026 by
Today was qualifying for the Sportsman classes. Here are some photos from the qualifying sessions. My access was restricted to the pits and stands on Thursday. TC Morris E/SA Pontiac Brett McFarland AA/S Chevy Camaro Randolph Shipp GT/HA Corvette Allan Wade SS/CA … [Read more...]
Drag Racing LIVE: Jet Dragster Legend Jeff Atamian on 6/29/26!
June 25, 2026 by
Coming up Monday, June 29th, 2026, at 8 PM Eastern, on Drag Racing LIVE, Bill Pratt will host an interview with Jet Dragster Ace Jeff Atamian! Jeff has been assaulting drag strips with "The Beast" for many years, and we're honored to have him join us as our guest on the June 29th show! It will … [Read more...]
Ricky and Jody Frederick are JB’s Racers of the Week: 6/29/26!
June 25, 2026 by
Coming up Monday, June 29th, 2026, on Drag Racing LIVE as JB's Pick for Racers of the Week, I will feature Ricky and Jody Frederick, from Oakville, Missouri. Ricky's '59 Coupe DeVille, the "Bad Cad," is a fantastic hot rod, and I'm looking forward to featuring him and Jody in my segment on the June … [Read more...]
Photo Review: IHRA 2026 Triple Crown Friday
June 22, 2026 by
Bill Kloss sends some great shots from Friday at the IHRA Triple Crown event. 4855: Mick Steele Top Alcohol F/C 4866: Megan Meyer Top Alcohol Dragster 4882: War Wagon Fuel Altered 4926: Mike Ruth in his Bob Glidden Nostalgia Pro Stock Ford Fairmont 4897: Mass Chaos Fuel … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2026 IHRA Triple Crown – Hebron
June 21, 2026 by
If a racer in Funny Car, Top Fuel, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, or Mountain Motor Pro Stock can win all three events in the IHRA Triple Crown Series, they will take home a $1 million bonus. Tripp Tatum, Paul Lee, Taylor Dietsch, Jason Harris, and John DeFlorian will head to Maple Grove Raceway in September … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2026 NHRA Cavalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park
June 21, 2026 by
Bill Kloss sent a few photos from this great event. David Wyche Victor Cagnazzi Annie Whiteley Randy Inman Melanie Johnson in the McPhillips Racing A/FD Melanie's ET and MPH Need some ID's on these other great racers. Bill Kloss wfkloss@gmail.com … [Read more...]
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