Inaugural Pro 10.5 Challenge Adds Small-Tire Element to World Series of Pro Mod Drag Illustrated “Whether you call it Outlaw 10.5, Pro Street, or Pro 10.5, this is one of the most exciting classes in drag racing,” said Wes Buck, promoter, WSOPM. Flag as irrelevant DI Tribute: Don Schumacher | Drag Illustrated Drag Illustrated Don…
Garrett Mitchell, also known as the YouTube sensation “Cleetus McFarland,” was influenced by his dad and his involvement with cars. [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #185, the 30 Under 30 Issue, in Nov/Dec of 2023.] “He had a couple cool cars, but he worked at a taxi company when I was growing…
When Marcus Butner was a young child, his father, Mark, sponsored North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Famer Jerry Williams and his Ford Probe. Williams ended up winning the 1998 Quick 8 Racers Association championship, which didn’t matter much to young Butner at the time. He was just fascinated by the cars themselves, a fascination…
When Marcus Butner was a young child, his father, Mark, sponsored North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Famer Jerry Williams and his Ford Probe. Williams ended up winning the 1998 Quick 8 Racers Association championship, which didn’t matter much to young Butner at the time. He was just fascinated by the cars themselves, a fascination…
When Marcus Butner was a young child, his father, Mark, sponsored North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Famer Jerry Williams and his Ford Probe. Williams ended up winning the 1998 Quick 8 Racers Association championship, which didn’t matter much to young Butner at the time. He was just fascinated by the cars themselves, a fascination…
When Marcus Butner was a young child, his father, Mark, sponsored North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Famer Jerry Williams and his Ford Probe. Williams ended up winning the 1998 Quick 8 Racers Association championship, which didn’t matter much to young Butner at the time. He was just fascinated by the cars themselves, a fascination…
Even though the Freeman family business is drag racing, Casey Freeman’s route played out a little differently. “I was always in sports, so I never really was involved in racing growing up,” explains Freeman. “I’ve been around it my whole life, but just on weekends.” Freeman found himself pursuing football and was a quarterback in…
Though Evan Salemi just recently became old enough to legally take part in the champagne celebrations that come with the major victories he’s been a part of, the second-generation crew member and aspiring tuner is one of the most respected young mechanical minds in the Pro Mod pits. Salemi, the 21-year-old son of Resolution Racing…
Don Schumacher, an iconic figure and pioneering presence in the sport of drag racing, passed away on December 20, 2023, at the age of 70. Schumacher passed away following a private battle with lung cancer, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that transcends the confines of drag racing. Don Schumacher’s impact on the NHRA and motorsports…
It is with heavy hearts that the Schumacher family announced the passing of motorsports icon Don Schumacher today, at the age of 79.
