In the ever-changing world of drag racing, precision, speed, and security are paramount. Enter Innovative Global Technology Group (IGTG), the creation of Scott Kunau. Founded in 2006, IGTG has become a pioneering force in IT solutions, particularly within the drag racing community. [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #190, the State of Drag…
After almost 40 years of experience at Chassis Engineering, which celebrated 40 years in business in 2021, Clayton Murphy has seen good times and bad times in drag racing. He’s learned that the economy is cyclical, and that this year’s “soft” election year economy will eventually recover. But he also knows that to make it…
My adventurous travels during early August proved largely enjoyable (despite toasty temperatures) as I visited a locale that’s been on my radar for quite a while. I spent a recent Saturday in the western Kentucky town of Owensboro, and while most of the town is somewhat rural, I soon realized that “small” it is certainly…
The Department of Motorsports Industry Research at the United States Motorsports Association (USMA) has released a comprehensive independent study titled “Turbocharging Oklahoma: Discovering the Economic Power of Tulsa Raceway Park and Tulsa Speedway,” which details the substantial economic and socio-economic impacts of these two iconic racing venues on Tulsa and the state of Oklahoma. Led…
U.S. 60 Dragway in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, is undergoing a massive renovation project from new owners Chris and Shelby Mattingly ever since the husband-and-wife team bought the vintage eighth-mile facility in April 2023. Chris has fond memories of first visiting this folksy dragstrip probably 20 years ago. “I actually came here to test my first dragster…
Scotty Richardson, one of the most accomplished drivers in the history of sportsman drag racing, passed away Wednesday, August 14th following a brief illness. He was 53. [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #190, the State of Drag Issue, in September/ October of 2024.] Richardson cut his teeth racing at Texas Raceway in…
The National Engine Parts Manufacturers Association (NEPMA) today announced a $50,000 donation to Driving Force Action, an independent expenditure campaign organization established by SEMA and PRI to educate voters about the impact on America’s small manufacturing businesses of electric vehicle (EV) mandates and internal combustion engine bans. NEPMA’s member companies – P1 Manufacturing, Driven Racing…
This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’ve got Bill Hoskinson, the man behind Old Man’s Garage, joining us! You know him from his epic builds and drag racing insights, and this week, he’s coming in hot to share what’s been going down in the garage and on the track. Plus, we’ll dive into all…
Being the son or daughter of a legendary racer can come with pressure that the average competitor doesn’t face, but Lizzy Musi handled that role with grace and determination. The daughter of iconic Pro Stock, Pro Street, and Pro Modified racer and engine builder Pat Musi, Lizzy forged a path of her own as she…
Greg Miller has had a long career in drag racing, and he’s probably best known for being the track manager of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Raceway on two separate occasions. “I first took over managing Keystone in 2009 and then left to go manage Quaker City in Ohio after Norm Fox bought the track. I returned to…
