Unfortunately, 2020 still is throwing us all curveballs, and this morning was no different. We were informed early this morning about the passing of Eric Lane, who was the Co-Crew Chief for the Snap-On team.
Read MoreWelcome to what is left of 2020. In an announcement from NHRA this morning, they have stated that Coke Cola has decided to end their partnership with NHRA 3 years early. This move has forced NHRA to file suit against Coca Cola for a breach of their contract with NHRA.
Read MoreI think that all of us saw this coming, whether we wanted to admit it or not. It is official that PRI in Indy, scheduled for December of 2020 has been canceled.
Read MoreWe at E3xtreme just received word this afternoon that NHRA sent a letter out to competitors laying out their payout plan for the remainder of 2020. It may single-handedly destroy nitro and pro stock classes for the remaining 2020 events.
Read MorePer NHRA below is what their plan is for the remainder of the 2020 season. Only six races remain in the season, and it will be interesting to see what kind of turnout they get at those locations if the events actually happen.
Read MoreUntil the uncertain times that we started experiencing early this year, there were some staples within drag racing. We always knew that the NMRA World Finals would be in Bowling Green, and we always knew the mid-summer extravaganza that was the NMRA/NMCA Superbowl would be at Route 66 in Joliet, Il. Well sometimes change is needed.
Read MoreIn the industry, we all talk about how much drag racing is a family. That fact was never more evident than it was last weekend in Madison, IL. when Tommy Cunningham, the owner of Cunningham Machine and Stroud Safety secured his first-ever pro mod victory with a win over Joey Oksas.
Read MoreWell, this bullshit Covid-19 has got us again. Monty Mikho, creator of YellowBullet.com and the Yellow Bullet nationals has made an official announcement today that the 2020 Yellow Bullet Nationals that was to be held over Labor Day Weekend at Cecil County dragway has been forced to postpone until the spring of 2021.
Read MoreOne of the most popular and well-known door car drivers in all of drag racing over the past decade or so has announced that he will be in St. Louis this coming weekend to compete in Alcohol Funny Car with the Mid-West Drag Racing Series.
Read MoreThis seems to be a daily occurrence in the drag racing world, and that is me reporting to you that yet another event has been canceled.
Read MoreDisappointment would be an understatement when learning the news that one of the largest automotive-based trade shows has been canceled for 2020. Previously they were trying to find a way to make it work, and it appears that didn’t happen. Below is the official statement from SEMA.
Read MoreUnfortunately, we are seeing this on a regular basis, as series have to move races to accommodate the local and state governments in the places that they planned on holding events. PDRA in Maple Grove is the latest casualty of this. We have included for you the entire release from Tyler, Judy, and Tommy, for you to read. Please note that rule changes will be found on the PDRA site.
Read MoreWhat should come as no surprise if you follow us on social media, and honestly one of the worst kept decisions in all of drag racing, it was announced today that the entire JFR camp would be remained parked for the rest of the 2020 season. Below is the full press release provided to us by the JFR camp.
Read MoreAnother hit to the drag racing industry. One of the longest-running events in the history of our sport has been forced to postpone their event until 2021 due to regulations put on the facility.
Read MoreJust a couple hours ago there was a ruling handed down in the Bandimere Speedway case.
Read MoreAn ever-changing goal post regarding current events that have put the entire industry in limbo at times, SEMA has announced what their plans are regarding the 2020 show in Vegas.
Read MoreWhile I am sure that no one finds this as some big surprise, NHRA officially announced today that they are “postponing” their Denver and Brainerd events.
Read MoreIn what is becoming a theme across the country due to people’s media-driven fear of getting sick, Hot Rod has pulled the plug on the world-famous Drag Week set to occur in September. Another with Drag Week, the famous Power Tour has also had the plug pulled for 2020.
Read MoreThe Professional Drag Racers Association’s (PDRA) third race of its revised seven-race 2020 season is moving from Maryland International Raceway (MDIR) to Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP), series officials announced today.
Read MoreJust when I think NHRA can’t outdo itself with things when it comes to the best thing they have going, that is exactly what they manage to do. This time it’s not the schedule, but the points structure for the 2020 season.
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