When Eric Bardekoff started his 2021 racing season, he was expecting to work hard and had hopes for some moderate success. He wasn’t expecting to go into the finals for both NMRA and NMCA as the points leader in two championship chases. After finishing fourth in NMRA Edelbrock Renegade in 2020,
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Leap of Faith—With a little help from her friends, Becki Cram made an unexpected move to NMRA Edelbrock Renegade
Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Kevin DiOssi From her first car, a nondescript Dodge Shadow, to her current race-ready NMRA Edelbrock Renegade 2010 Ford Mustang, Becki Cram never shied away from chasing her dreams or pursuing her happiness. Growing up, Becki was like many others who ultimately found their way to the
JR Friguglietti returns to NMCA with Redline Motorsports-built 1967 Mustang
The Eagle Has Landed—Haley James’ rockets into Edelbrock Renegade with her new War Eagle Mustang
Written By Steve Baur Photography by Kevin DiOssi With three NMRA championships under her belt, Haley James knows what it takes to win—and win big. Returning to championship form after a late-season mishap in 2019 proved difficult for the Indianapolis-based racer during the 2020 season, but by taking one small step here
Adam Arndt Returns to NMRA with New M1 Fuel and Haltech EFI
Bound For Glory—Tin Soldiers Racecars’ Jason Terrell to Field Mike Farmer’s Camaro in NMCA Edelbrock Xtreme Street
Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Caleb Painter/BMJxProductions A leader in turn-key builds, Tin Soldiers Racecars (TSR) of Covington, Kentucky, is known for producing wicked heads-up, small-tire racecars. Co-owners Jason Terrell and Brad Schnieders also are revered for their impressive program on the track, and Terrell will be taking the reins for
The Calm Before the Dan Saitz Storm—3-Time Drag Week Winner Returns to NMRA/NMCA
The calm before the storm often signals a coming onslaught of the power of Mother Nature, and the sentiment fits perfectly with what Dan Saitz, 3-time Modified Power Adder class winner at Hot Rod Drag Week and former NMRA/NMCA competitor, has planned for his upcoming 2021 NMRA/NMCA drag racing season. Saitz,
Great Expectations—One thing eluded acclaimed racer Joel Greathouse, so he won his first NMRA championship
Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Kevin DiOssi After decades of drag racing success, including five championships and countless wins and records, there was still one big achievement that eluded Joel Greathouse—an NMRA title. Spurred on by some health hurdles, the motivated man rallied to make things happen and came away a
Dave Fiscus Builds a Badass Big Boost G-Body Buick for Xtreme Street and X275
2020 NMCA Edelbrock Xtreme Street Champion Brian Keep Claims Ultra Street Season Title, Too
Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by the author and courtesy of John Sears/Ultra Street Shootout After winning the 2020 NMCA Edelbrock Xtreme Street championship title, his first ever, Brian Keep finished out his season by doubling up and capturing the Vortech Superchargers Ultra Street Shootout championship as well while racing at the