Motorsports

5 Wallys, 3 Weeks: The Amazing NHRA Hot Streak No One is Talking About

In the world of NHRA drag racing, guys like John Force, Tony Schumacher, and Jason Line get most of the attention—and deservedly so. But there’s one drag racer who’s been hotter than anyone in recent memory, and he operates far away from the spotlight of NHRA’s three main professional classes (Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock). His name

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NHRA Wrap-Up: Langdon, Hagan, Edwards Win in Englishtown

Shawn Langdon raced to his third Top Fuel victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Matt Hagan in Funny Car and Mike Edwards in Pro Stock were also winners at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. Langdon powered his Al-Anabi Racing dragster to his first

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NHRA Wrap-Up: J. Gray, Langdon, and Coughlin Grab Kansas Wins

Johnny Gray raced to his third victory of the season Sunday and moved back into the Funny Car points lead at the 25th annual NHRA Kansas Nationals. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock) also were winners in their respective categories at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. All three winners

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Racing with Mother Nature: How to Tune for Weather Conditions

[portfolio_slideshow id=18052] Here’s a scenario to ponder: You hand picked the best components for an engine build, had those bits meticulously machined and assembled, and ended up with a stout engine that made 850 horsepower on the dyno. The engine runs perfectly on a cool spring day when temperatures and humidity are close to the

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The 2013 Hot Rodder’s Summer Bucket List: 10 Must-See Automotive Events

As we continue to flip the calendar and as temperatures continue to rise, the sights and sounds of summer will continue to increase in frequency. That’s a good thing, especially for hot rodders and automotive enthusiasts. We’ve assembled a list of events we consider to be among the top auto-oriented gatherings scheduled throughout the United

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UPDATED: NHRA Southern Nationals Postponed Due to Rain

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals was postponed due to persistent rain at Atlanta Dragway. The race is scheduled for next Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Qualifying for drivers in all pro categories, including Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line, will be whittled down to two sessions, one

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Anderson, Line Look for More Success in Atlanta

Team Summit Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line are looking forward to continued success at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals. Anderson is hoping to build on his successful careerr record at Atlanta; Line simply wants to build off of last weekend’s victory in Houston. Anderson won at Altanta Dragway last year, but

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