Melanie Johnson, daughter of 13-time Top Fuel world champion tuner Alan Johnson, made her competitive debut in the Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) category at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend. Johnson qualified fifth in the 8-car field during the second qualifying…
NHRA is pleased to announce the addition of Prescott Raceway to the network of NHRA Member Tracks, within the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4). Located just outside of Prescott, Ark., Prescott Raceway has been a standout venue for grassroots drag racing since it opened in 1977. The facility has displayed a strong commitment to…
By Nate Van Wagnen, Kayla Zadel, Craig Cook, and Jessica Hicks Spears Almost 15 years ago, Drag Illustrated Issue #42 featured a special section called “25 Reasons To Be Excited About Drag Racing” that highlighted two dozen reasons why drag racing was in a good position. At the time, many needed a reminder that the…
Meziere Enterprises has launched a new electric water pump specifically for Ford’s Godzilla engine. This high-performance pump boasts increased flow and durability, making it ideal for demanding applications.
With the incredible number of racetracks, classes, regional organizations, and niches within drag racing, there’s a whole lot of opportunities for event promoters from top to bottom. Some promoters have found a way to make a legit living putting on drag racing events, but for many of the promoters operating today, promoting a once or…
NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car drivers and teams have also raced outside the confines of NHRA national events since the beginning, but it’s almost always been in a match race capacity. When the Professional Racers Owners Organization (PRO) announced the inaugural PRO Superstar Shootout in August 2023, the idea of a non-NHRA-sanctioned, national event-style…
Drivers and team owners from outside of drag racing getting into the sport isn’t anything new – see John Andretti’s Top Fuel endeavor in the early ‘90s, for example – but lately, it seems like the invisibility cloak has been lifted off of drag racing and the mainstream motorsports world is starting to take notice…
Crowds In stark opposition to the worn-out rumor that bracket racers are a dying breed, drivers continue to pack the pits at various events nationwide. Over the last calendar year, record crowds have been recorded at the 28th Million Dollar Drag Race at World Wide Technology Raceway (774 entries), the World Footbrake Challenge XVII at…
Xtreme Front-Wheel-Drive (XFWD) racing has seen a notable rise in popularity over the past few years. This surge can be attributed to several high-profile events and record-breaking performances. Some of the events where XFWD is widely popular are the Haltech World Cup Finals: Import vs. Domestic, The Reunion, and FL2K. The World Cup Finals is…
Fuel Altereds have been a fan-favorite since the mid-60s, when cars like “Pure Hell,” “Rat Trap,” “Winged Express,” and more captivated crowds. Big on power and short on wheelbase, these nearly untamable beasts use up the entire racing surface, whether it’s on the eighth or quarter mile. [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI…
