Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: So Close, Yet So Far for Martin Truex Jr. – Kyle Busch scored his third-straight win at Richmond Raceway, joining Kevin Harvick to account for six victories in nine races this season. But perhaps what was more surprising was that it was Martin Truex Jr. who was cruising his way …
It’s back to the history books today for a look at the career of another legend, Kenny Bernstein. Bernstein was the first driver to break the 300 mph barrier, the first to win championships in both Nitro classes, the first team owner to win in the top three American racing series – those being NHRA, …
Pro Stock was the first class up for the year to hold their annual all-star event, the K&N Horsepower Challenge, this past weekend in Las Vegas. Greg Anderson proved himself to be the man for this event once again, taking home his seventh victory and his seventh big $50,000 check. He came up short on …
For the very first time, drag racing fans on the West Coast will have the opportunity to experience the unique 4-Wide format without having to travel thousands of miles to the East coast. Track owner Bruton Smith was so pleased with the racing and the fan support for the eastern version at zMAX Dragway outside …
This week we’re back to history. In the first installment, we covered Bob Glidden on the heels of his passing over the off-season, but it seems that if we’re really going to talk about NHRA history, the best thing to do would be to go back to where it started, with the man who founded …
The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series made its 2018 season debut during last weekend’s Gatornationals. Since we didn’t include it in the Pace Laps recap, it should be noted that Rickie Smith collected the first Wally of the year in the class, besting Mike Janis in the finals with a 5.794 second, 249.76 …
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Truex Back On Top Kevin Harvick? Who’s that? The second his bid for four straight wins ended, slamming into the outside wall on lap 39, Sunday’s MENCS race was all about Martin Truex Jr. The No. 78 car took control the second the No. 4 took a back seat, outdueling Kyle …
It’s almost like a fever that spreads out of control every year. It’s March Madness. Pools are taking place in offices all over the country. Whether you are a college basketball fan with knowledge of most of the teams or you never follow the sport and make your picks by the color of the uniforms …
One of the changes for this season for Nitro Shots was the plan to put more of an emphasis on the history of the NHRA and of drag racing in general. It makes for great content during off-weeks when the NHRA news is slow and history is important. It’s important whether it’s world history, natural …
Two races in and John Force Racing has already both enjoyed good fortune and suffered the worst of racing luck as well. At the season-opener in Pomona, Top Fuel driver Brittany Force lost control or her dragster and made hard contact with the wall, destroying the car and sending Force to the hospital where she …
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Ford Takes Charge in Atlanta For Ford, Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway was a throwback to happier times for the manufacturer: Atlanta 2017. It was in that race, one year ago where Kevin Harvick dominated, leading 292 of 325 laps. But a late caution flag shuffled the field, costing Harvick a …
While the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series slumbered during the off-season this year, the sad news came that NHRA legend Bob Glidden passed away after a short illness at the age of 73. “Everyone in the NHRA community is saddened to learn the news of Bob’s passing,”NHRA President Peter Clifford said. “He was a …
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