The field of eight standouts is set for the GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout, as the star-studded field will compete in the marquee specialty event on Saturday, May 18 as part of the 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway. The unique specialty race debuted in the Pro Stock category last year in the NHRA’s return to Chicago and pits eight top drivers against each other with big money and bragging rights on the line. Drivers competed for a spot in the field based on qualifying points since last year’s event in Chic ..read more

With just two events remaining in the 2024 FuelTech Radial Outlaws Racing Series (RORS), Ken Quartuccio made a strong push in the Radial vs. the World points race, winning the Battle of the Thrones April 25-28 at Rockingham Dragway. Quartuccio defeated Luis de Leon in a great side-by-side final round, with Quartuccio’s 3.545-second pass at 209.11 mph narrowly edging de Leon’s 3.565 at 208.43. Although it was Quartuccio’s third final round in four events this season, it was his first victory. “I knew we had a good car [at the previous event] in Alabama, but I red-lit in the finals and cost us t ..read more

Following the wildly entertaining Charlotte Four-Wide Nationals four Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB), players rose to the top of thousands of participants to win the inaugural Four-Wide Challenge. The overall scores were combined from the Las Vegas Four-Wide Nationals and the just completed Charlotte Four-Wide Nationals with Karen G. (Kbj) taking the top spot with 182.617 points followed by Zach L. (LetsGoDodgers), Austin T. (AT) and Julie B. (Jbona1) rounding out the top four. The top four winners will receive Four-Wide Challenge trophies as well as $50 gift certificates from Drag ..read more

It was a memorable weekend to say the least, at zMax Dragway. Matt Hagan finally secured his 50th career win, Greg Anderson turned 104 into 105, Fernando Cuadra Sr. hung up his racing boots (and work boots too, for that matter), Bo Butner made history in Mountain Motor Pro Stock and Sean Bellemeur now ties his team owner, Tony Bartone, in NHRA National Top Alcohol Funny Car wins. Oh, and let’s not forget about “Trickie Rickie” Smith’s domination in Competition Eliminator. Even though he’s “retired,” Smith showed up and showed out at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Still Figuring Out Four Wide Drag ..read more

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 341 | This week, Bo Butner, fresh off his NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock win joins the guys and we’re sure he’ll give us his insight on just about anything imaginable! Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing. Don’t miss out on the action and conversation – hit SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated Grab your MERCH here: https://dragillustrated.store Stay conn ..read more

In the world of drag racing, securing a sponsor can mean the difference between full throttle and a full stop. This reality hit home for Brittany Force, a two-time Top Fuel champion in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. On Thursday, Brittany, alongside her father, Funny Car legend John Force, announced a pivotal four-race sponsorship deal with HendrickCars.com, owned by NASCAR titan Rick Hendrick. This partnership was not just a business transaction; it was a lifeline. “Brittany, you’re back in business,” exclaimed John Force. This sponsorship ensures that Brittany can compete througho ..read more

With a new sponsor and several updates to his Pro Stock Motorcycle, Chris Bostick left the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway just outside of Charlotte feeling optimistic about the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season before him.  The Bostick pit had a distinctive tropical vibe last weekend thanks to his new sponsor partner, The Surf Signature RV Resort. The new look carried over to every element of his team’s branding, creating interest and buzz amongst fans.  White Alligator Racing photo The skilled rider experienced a brief hiccup in the first qualifying session ..read more

Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) had a whirlwind of a weekend at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals that included a trip to the sand trap, earning first and second qualifying positions, and two final round finishes.  Friday evening, the RMR Bond-Coat Top Alcohol Dragster experienced a malfunction that prevented the parachutes from deploying and driver Hunter Green was unable to slow the car to prevent a jaunt into the sand trap. The car carried enough speed to meet the net at the back of the trap and suffered damaged to the front wing and nose of the body. Luckily, Green stepped away unscathed and the ..read more

Stellar sportsman racers will put their determination on display at the 18th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser, May 31-June 2, 2024, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event will engage fans with 280 mph Top Alcohol Dragsters and 260 mph Top Alcohol Funny Cars. Top Alcohol Dragster Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and other exciting categories will also capture attention. Fast and fiery performances from Ernie Bogue and his Beast From the East Jet Dragster ..read more

Saturday’s No Prep Kings event at Virginia Motorsports Park once again made history, as Shawn Ellington – better known as Murder Nova – finally secured his first-ever Invitational win. It was a long overdue victory for one of the original Street Outlaws cast members, with the NPK series now in its seventh season.     The $30,000 win was an emotional one for Ellington, who admitted afterward that his feelings got the best of him once he got out of the car and saw his wife, Erin.  Upshift360 photo “I told everybody that 100% whenever I got my first win I would cry, and w ..read more