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A Life In The Fast Lane—Taking a look at Xtreme Pro Mod Racer Dave Roemer and his 1968 Camaro

by Steve Baur - December 23, 2019December 22, 2019

Written By Steve Baur Photography by Kevin DiOssi and Dr. Rudy Rouweyha Ohio has always been a hotbed for drag racing with dozens of drag strips located in the Buckeye state for many years. While some have gone away, others such as National Trail Raceway, Dragway 42, and, of course, Summit Motorsports

Louis Sylvester to Campaign Two-Car Factory Stock Team at NMRA Finals

by Ainsley Jacobs - August 9, 2019August 11, 2019

By Ainsley Jacobs Photos Courtesy of Louis Sylvester Sometimes a deal is too good to pass up, so when Louis Sylvester Sr. had the chance to purchase a complete racing outfit, he went for it. Now, Sylvester plans to debut a two-car team in NMRA Richmond Gear Factory Stock at the 21st

Tame of the Game—The ClutchTamer helps manual-trans racers dial in a dead hook off the line

by Steve Baur - August 5, 2019August 4, 2019

Written by Steve Turner Photography courtesy of ClutchTamer and by the FSC staff Both bulbs glow. Engines rev and pop against a two-step limiter when two cars head into battle. As the tree moves from yellow to green, clutch pedals release and power jolts back to the rear wheels. The trick with

Video Inside—Dan Ryntz and Darin Hendricks Talk JLT Performance

by Steve Baur - April 17, 2019April 18, 2019

The competition is fierce in NMRA Factory Stock and Coyote Stock as racers look for an edge over the competition. Several racers in each category have relied on JLT Performance cold air induction kits to help power their way to record runs, event wins, and ultimately the championships in both

Buzzing the Tower—Mike Bowen’s Insane Wheelie

by Mike Galimi - January 7, 2019January 7, 2019

A Maverick buzzed the tower during the Haltech World Cup Finals back in October and Mike Bowen of Powerhouse Automotive piloted the low-flying vehicle. The NMRA Richmond Gear Factory Stock racer was entered in the ultra-competitive All Motor category with an outlaw setup that consisted of some “hot” fuel and

A New Hanlon Getting Into NMRA Heads-Up Racing with Richmond Gear Factory Stock | Presented by Nitto Tire

by Ainsley Jacobs - April 11, 2018April 11, 2018

The Hanlon name is one that’s been known in Ford circles, including NMRA and NMCA, for years. However, a new Hanlon name will soon be appearing in the ranks as Andrew Hanlon, son of racer and Hanlon Motorsports expert transmission builder, Bob Hanlon. In 2008, Andrew Hanlon, now 30, purchased his

Spotlight—Matt Amrine, 4X NMRA Factory Stock Champion

by Mike Galimi - November 28, 2017

For the past two seasons it seems as if the Coyote combination has been the dominating setup to run in Richmond Gear Factory Stock. Last year, James Meredith went undefeated for only the third time in NMRA history with his Coyote-powered 2003 Mustang Mach 1. John Leslie Jr. secured the

Dan Ryntz Shifts to Championship Hopes in 2018

by Mike Galimi - October 30, 2017October 30, 2017

From the get-go of the 2017 NMRA drag racing season all Dan Ryntz wanted to do was secure his first career NMRA victory in Richmond Gear Factory Stock. After six events, he walked away with two class wins and a runner-up finish in one of the most prolific seasons of

Gary Windsor Joins Coyote Club in NMRA Factory Stock

by Mike Galimi - October 27, 2017October 27, 2017

The past two seasons has seen Gary Windsor carry the pushrod 5.0 flag into battle in the competitive Richmond Gear Factory Stock wars in the NMRA series. The 1993 Mustang LX coupe belongs to fellow competitor Mike Washington and the duo pieced together a 10-second combination using F/S parts and

Three-Pedal Racing Returns to Richmond Gear Factory Stock

by Mike Galimi - September 26, 2017October 15, 2017

It took 725 days, just five days short of two-years, for a stick-shift racer in Richmond Gear Factory Stock to make his way back into the Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle. Matt Amrine was the last competitor to push his Tremec-equipped ride to victory, which took place on June 14, 2015