IHRA Responds to NHRA Taking Maple Grove National Event Off the Schedule
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today issued the following statement regarding the future of national-level motorsports events at Maple Grove Raceway and the responsibility of sanctioning bodies to support racers, fans, and host…
Megadeath Announced for Sturgis Buffalo Chip
In addition to their fan favorites, rumors are swirling that Megadeth will perform Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” live at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip for the first time ever—a song originally co-written by…
Best of the PRI Show – Big Force and IHRA Announcements
We head to the PRI Show where the greatest Funny Car driver and arguably the greatest NHRA driver of all-time drops some massive news on the motorsports and drag racing world with…
Matt Smith Looking for a Win
Sitting third in the NHRA Full Throttle Championship point standings, Matt Smith has one win this year and this weekend at the 24th annual FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals he is hoping to make it two. With his Best Tech Brands/FastSharkSupply.com…
Back at Sea Level, Tonglet Aiming for Good Performance
His sophomore season in NHRA’s Pro Stock Motorcycle category has been a roller-coaster-like ride, but it won’t keep LE Tonglet from earning a position in the Countdown to the Championship line-up. Tonglet became the youngest series champion (20 years old)…
Countdown Pressure in On for Underdahl
After a frustrating weekend in Denver, Jim Underdahl is feeling the pressure of securing a Countdown berth after losing two spots and falling to 9th in the points chase. This weekend’s FRAM/Autolite NHRA Nationals needs to be time to make…
Arana Jr. Makes Sonoma Debut with Trusty ‘Gracie’
ector Arana Jr. is very glad to get his “Gracie” back this weekend for the 24th annual FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway. “Gracie” is the engine in Arana Jr.’s Lucas Oil Buell Pro Stock Motorcycle, named after his mother…
Arana Sr. Feels He’s Found the Right Powerplant
Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. had a dilemma after the Mopar Mile-High Nationals in Denver. Does he take the engine he used with great success at Bandimere Speedway to this weekend’s 24th annual FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon…
G.T. Tonglet Hopes to Get Rid of New Bike ‘Gremlins’
After dealing with unknown gremlins – the kind that usually create problems in new Pro Stock Motorcycles – GT Tonglet, his dad Gary and brother LE are just about out of options on the new Nitro Fish/Tonglet Racing Suzuki GSXR…
Angie Smith is Ready for Redemption
Angie Smith had a rough time out last weekend in Denver. Not qualifying for her first time this season, Smith hopes to put all that behind her and redeem herself in Sonoma. With numerous electrical issues over the last few…
