Desert-Racing, Rock-Crawling 2022 Ford Bronco raptor Debuts As Most Powerful Street-Legal SUV Ever

Red Line Oil signed a two-year agreement becoming the title sponsor of the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, solidifying the oil company’s commitment to the modern and vintage muscle car market. The Red Line Oil NMCA Muscle Car Nationals offers six national events catering to grassroots drag racing, street performance, and the restoration and customization segments.

First retail production Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition will be auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson to benefit Operation Homefront

Tony Whetstone to Go Wheels-Up in NMRA SunCoast Performance 8.60 Street Race

Simpson Partners with NMRA/NMCA as Official Safety Team Sponsor by providing personal fireproof apparel and helmets.

RockAuto.com Joins NMRA and NMCA as Official Online Parts Supplier

From Snails to Supercharger—Rob Cox Switches to ProCharger Power for NMCA VP Racing Lubricants Xtreme Pro Mod in 2022

Ryno Classifieds, the Official Classifieds of the NMRA and NMCA, is giving away $60,000 this year to select racers beginning February 22nd and weekly thereafter.

Casey Shotwell has been a standout in NMRA True Street for several years. His 2016 Mustang with a 5.0L Coyote engine, Roush supercharger and MT82 six-speed helped him achieve 12-second, 11-second and 10-second passes before arriving at 9-second passes two years ago.

Even though Street Outlaw’s superstar Shawn Ellington made his quickest passes ever with his infamous “Murder Nova” 1969 Chevrolet Nova on the street, he realized the original just wasn’t enough to stay on top of “The List.” So, Ellington made the decision to build an all-new chassis while still sticking with the OG car. In May of 202...

VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a world leader in fuel technology and product innovation, announced the promotion of Ben Dolan to Vice President of Marketing. “The VP team takes pride in having star players in every division and at every level,” said Alan Cerwick, VP’s President and CEO. “Since joining the VP team as Director of Marketing in September of 2020, Ben has proven ...

By Mary Lendzion Photos courtesy of Jeff Heintz Jeff Heintz has been a formidable force in his Fourth-Gen Camaro in Chevrolet Performance Stock presented by Scoggin Dickey Parts Center since joining the category in 2019. He has earned two third-place finishes and a championship, and he has run as quick and fast as 9.86 and 133 mph. Now he's taking another step by setting up a Fifth-Gen Camaro...

Witten by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Kevin DiOssi Don Dixon devoted his life to serving others, and after years of hard work, he's busy having fun at the track. He is enjoying doing something for himself racing his baaad '05 Pontiac GTO with his friends on the NMCA circuit. Much of his youth was shaped by his father's love of racing, as Dixon's dad had a knack for racing go-karts....

By Mary Lendzion Bo Webb and his Mustang GT California Special have seen success in NMRA True Street in the past several years. The Carlisle, Ohio racer earned an 11-second win with a stock Coyote engine and Nitrous Express kit in his car in 2017, and a 10-second win with a built bottom end Coyote engine and 2.9L Whipple supercharger in his car in 2021. Unfor...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs When her husband, Dustin, convinced her to make her first pass down the dragstrip in 2019 at the NMCA World Street Finals in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lindsay Wheelock was a little intimidated. She quickly realized, though, that she loved the sport and has been full speed ahead ever since. That first outing had Wheelock behind the wheel of her father, Mike Alsop's ...

Heatshield Products' new patent-pending Pro-Boot Shield spark plug boot protector keeps spark plug boots from being damaged by underhood heat, including from exhaust manifolds or headers, thereby preventing ignition misfires or failure and potential engine damage. Spark plug boots are constantly exposed to radiated or direct-contact heat, whether a vehicle has a cast-iron exhaust manifold or ...

After a year of the rumor mill churning out stories regarding the future of Milan Dragway, it would seem that the mill can close down as Harold Bullock and Perry Merlo have finalized the sale of the historic racetrack. In an interview with John Sarver of CKIW IRadio 76 on December 16th, 2021, Bullock and Merlo noted that they were in the final days of closing the deal and were very upbeat a...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs After a particularly scary wreck while racing at the 13th Annual Scoggin Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals event at Atlanta Dragway in April of 2021, NMRA Exedy Racing Clutch Modular Muscle contender Gary Parker was thankfully spared from major injury, but his 2002 Ford Mustang was not as lucky. Parker's Mustang made contact with the wall at the t...

By Mary Lendzion When James Meredith came to the NMRA in 2013, he suited up for G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock competition in his Mustang Mach 1. The following year, he decided to take on Richmond Gear Factory Stock and was competitive in his 10-second Mustang Mach 1 powered by a Coyote engine. He even earned a championship in the category in 2016. Ready to change gears, he...

Aeromotive, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket fuel systems and accessories, has introduced new direct drop-in fuel pump modules for the 2016-2021 Chevrolet Camaro and the 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS-V and ATS-V. These Direct Drop-In Fuel Pump Modules are available with dual or triple pumps and come preassembled for a quick and simple installation. The new Direct Drop-In Fuel Pump Modules f...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Kevin DiOssi Drag racing is a multifaceted challenge. Every pass tests the mechanical fortitude of the vehicle and its components. Often, it tests a racer's skill. Many times, it also tests their credit limits. In the case of NMCA Proform Rumble racer Regina Puckett, however, her 2021 season was also a test of patience and perseverance. Into cars...

On December 11th, 2021, the NMCA presented the champions of the NMCA/LSX classes with special Victor awards and Nitto Tire Diamond Tree rings to commemorate their championship efforts this season. The private dinner, held during the PRI Show weekend, was hosted by ProMedia president and CEO, Steve Wolcott, and included Chevrolet Performance dignitaries, including Bill Martens and Todd Gallant, ...

The Holley NMRA Drag Racing Series brought its season to a close on Friday December 10th, 2021 during the Performance Racing Industry show as it crowned its class champions. The event was a memorable experience for all and the NMRA would like to congratulate its class champions. VP Racing Madditives Street OutlawSteve Halprin Edelbrock RenegadeJoel Greathouse JDM Engineering Limited StreetBill Pu...

The NMCA Drag Racing Series brought its 2021 racing season to a close on Friday December 10th, 2021 during the Performance Racing Industry show as it crowned its class champions. The event was a memorable experience for all and the NMCA would like to congratulate its class champions. VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro ModChip King Mickey Thompson Tires Street OutlawAlan Felts Holley EFI Factory Super Car...

Today marks the final day of the 2021 PRI Show, and it's been great to get back to an in-person show. The show floor is thriving with activity, and there is a wide range of noteworthy products and race cars on hand. Of note for racers running the COPO Camaro, Mustang Cobra Jet, Dragpak Challenger, and other supercharged modern muscle cars, Dayco Supercharger is rolling out a supercharger bel...

Day two of the 2021 PRI Show kicks off today and there is quite a bit of good stuff to cover. XS Batteries was playing host to the NMCA Xtreme Street machine of Daryl Reynolds, which is powered by racer and engine builder Tim Knieriem. Auto Meter has released a few application-specific products to its new InVision line of instrumentation, and the 1969 Camaro is one of them. It features LED techn...

Enthusiasm abounds at the 2021 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show as performance-minded people are here surveying new products and impressive race cars of all sorts, including Mark Woodruff's Pro Mod Camaro. Race Pages is on the ground and will be bringing you updates throughout the show. As mentioned earlier today on Race Pages Digital, Harts Turbo is breaking into the supercharger...

It should be no surprise that this week's Performance Racing Industry Show is placed center stage in the racing world as companies launch their latest technology to the industry's biggest customers and influencers. The buzz seems to be even greater this year due to the cancellation of last year's show, thanks to the global pandemic. Harts wasted no time in energizing the drag racing market wit...

The Tennessean is Aiming for the Top in Her Classic Caprice Interview by Mary Lendzion Photography by the FSC staff Forty-six years ago, Brenda Blair married her husband, Kevin Blair. They were teenagers in love who moved into a modest home in a small town in Tennessee, just five miles from where she was raised. One of Brenda's favorite things was watch Kevin work on and race his cars,...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography courtesy of COPO Parts Direct Big risks can bring big rewards, but only if one is bold enough to step up and embrace the challenge. Rich Rinke, the founder of both Turn-Key Automotive and COPO Parts Direct, is undeniably bold. After a successful corporate career, Rinke retired from the OEM automotive engineering world in 2007 and set out to start ...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs The final big throwdown event of the season for the western half of the country, the Street Car Super Nationals 17 at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada, served up some Sin City-sized action and excitement in mid-November. Entered into the Pro Mod category, 2017 NMCA VP Racing Lubricants Xtreme Pro Mod champion Steven Summers and his menacing Summers M...

Mooresville, NC - RaceQuip and Carolina Racing Supply have partnered to bring the all-new RaceQuip Super Store concept to the Carolinas. CRS has devoted a large portion of their retail showroom to showcase the high quality and affordable safety equipment that the RaceQuip brand has to offer. They've backed it up by filling their warehouse with a huge inventory of the complete line of safety g...

By Steve Turner Photography courtesy of Holley At the forefront of the GM LS engine scene, Holley embarked on a mission to gather fans of this engine platform for a celebration called LS Fest. Beginning with the modest goal of gathering a small group of like-minded enthusiasts, the event quickly grew to an epic, multi-day event filled with a variety of competitions and activities. It even ...

The NMCA Muscle Car Nationals is excited to introduce Drag & Drive Shootout in partnership with Sick the Magazine, bringing select long haul street car participants to three events in 2022. In addition, Gear Vendors has jumped in as the sponsor of this exciting invitational that will feature cars driven by stars like Tom Bailey, social media influencer Alex Taylor, and 2-time Drag Week champio...

By Mary Lendzion Photos courtesy of Kevin Schweizer While Kevin Schweizer was racing his dragster and GTO in bracket categories at tracks near his home in Rockport, Indiana, he stepped away from competition for several years. But a few years ago, he decided that he wanted to start building another car, this time with his teenage daughter, Lynnsie, and split seat time with her. We got the blessing...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs After watching the NMRA G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock class for years and wishing he could run in its ranks, NMRA Richmond Gear Factory Stock newcomer Aaron Worstell is ready to make the move up. A bracket racer since his teenage years, Worstell had success within the NHRA, but decided around 2013 to change course and go heads-up racing instead. Than...

Anderson Composites has been busy with further product development since last year with the introduction of our C8 Corvette carbon fiber components. This year, the company is introducing the Wide-Track Package which coincidentally is similar to GM's revised Z06 model which has enhanced aerodynamics along with an upgraded powertrain. The 9-piece package (MSRP is $19,999.00) will fit 2020-2021 ...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography Courtesy of Evolution Performance and Chris Simmons Photography Although Fred Cook and the team at Evolution Performance have held the record for the quickest quarter-mile pass with a Ford dual-clutch transmission for nearly two years, the guys have been continuously pushing the limits and lowering their 2020 Shelby GT500's elapsed time to 8.45-secon...

We all love the look of classic sealed beam headlights, but the dim halogen light output makes nighttime driving a potentially risky endeavor for you and your beloved classic. Holley's new RetroBright LED Headlights offer a number of advantages over traditional sealed beam headlights such as plug and play compatibility, better visibility, and 6 times longer life. Not only that, but because they ...

Written by Steve Turner Photography courtesy of Holley Fiercely loyal and down to have a good time, fans of Mopar machines aren't shy about standing apart in the automotive crowd. Thanks to the crew at Holley, however, they now have their own annual event where Mopar fans can come together and party for four days at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Aptly named, MoParty, this ...

The NMRA Ford Nationals joins with SunCoast Performance to introduce a brand-new 8.60 Street Race index category scheduled to compete at four events in 2022. The category features a heads-up launch with an 8.60 breakout and a goal of attracting fast street cars, especially late-model performance Mustangs. The format is unique with a basic package that relates to today's fast street car market...

Wilwood has combined the capabilities of Grand National four piston calipers with lug-drive dynamic-mount rotors in a new road race package for 2005-2014 Ford Mustangs. The kit (MSRP: $3,025.39) features the high-capacity braking and heat-management of the GN4R/ST caliper coupled with 13.00 floating rotors on hats utilizing the simple lug-drive mounting system. This kit is in full complia...

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) today released the category schedule for all classes of racing at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events in 2022. The 2022 season opens on Feb. 17-20 with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. Both Top Fuel and Funny Car will race at all 22 events at standout facilities across the country during the 2022 season, with f...

Dodge brand launches Operation 25/8 to give away 25 Dodge dream cars The Dodge brand today announced Operation 25/8, giving its fans the opportunity to take home one of 25 Dodge dream cars. Operation 25/8 enlists a team of 25 ambassadors across automotive, music, sports, fashion, media entities and companies, including Amazon, to each give away a new Dodge dream car during the last eight weeks of...

Written By Steve Turner Photography by Kevin DiOssi and courtesy of Steeda For followers of 2015+ Mustang quarter-mile performance, particularly the naturally aspirated variety, Steeda's Silver Bullet is the pony car shot heard 'round the world. Saddled with the mission of proving the company's aftermarket upgrades on the quarter-mile, this car quickly set itself apart from the crowd. ...

The 2022 Dodge Charger (left) and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak models unlock color-combination ordering restrictions and add new factory-custom options to deliver enthusiasts the freedom to build their own one-of-one Dodge performance vehicle. Dodge is breaking all the rules, unlocking new, unrestricted, personalization options with new Jailbreak models for 2022 Dodge Charge...

Leticia Hughes pilots this 2018 Mustang GT in QA1 True Street competition. Lovingly named White Trash, this Oxford White stallion features a full complement of Steeda suspension upgrades along with Baer SS4+ brakes. More than 50 ponies gallop through a Johnnie Brady built 10R80 with McLeod Clutches/Steels and a Suncoast 240 mm Pro-Loc Converter to a G-Force Performance Engineering driveshaft and ...

Dodge Brand Chief Executive Officer Tim Kuniskis recently previewed the brand's two-year business plan, which he dubbed, Never Lift. The Dodge Never Lift plan will be news-packed, calling for a minimum of one product- or automotive-enthusiast-related announcement every three months. Included in the 24-month Never Lift rollout were four additional news announcements. Operation 25/8 Dodge provi...

KBS Coatings offers XTC Silicone Zinc Primer and XTC Xtreme Temperature Coating to provide great looking, durable, and long-lasting finishes on exhaust manifolds, headers, and exhaust systems. Both are available in aerosol spray can form, and quart, gallon, and five-gallon containers for brushing, rolling, or spray equipment. XTC Silicone Zinc Primer can withstand temperatures over 1,200° F a...