Pro News
April 27, 2009 Capps claims sixth place in Late Model race
NAPA Funny Car driver Ron Capps finished sixth driving the No. 51 "Race for Autism" Late Model racecar Saturday at Madera Speedway in California.
April 27, 2009 First-time IHRA winners dominate at ‘The Rock’
The IHRA Spring Nat'ls is known for great racing and exciting wins, usually among the elite of the sport. But on Sunday it was all about first-timers.
April 26, 2009 Defending champ Lang edges Smith at the Rock
No one has navigated Rockingham Dragway more times than Rickie Smith. Saturday night, past history meant nothing as Kenny Lang qualified on top.
April 25, 2009 Top Fuel pro Litton lights it up at Rockingham
Bruce Litton picked up where he left off at the season opener with the top run of Friday's Top Fuel action at Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina.
April 24, 2009 Schumacher accepts Driver of Year award
U.S. Army NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher received his 2008 Driver of the Year trophy Thursday night outside Talladega Superspeedway.
April 24, 2009 Drag racing pioneer Chet Herbert passes at age 81
Drag racing pioneer, high-performance parts innovator, and multiple car owner Chester "Chet" Herbert died Tuesday at the age of 81.
April 23, 2009 Horne quickly making a name for himself
There was probably an easier way to make a first impression on Ron Capps, but at least Douglas Horne has one of the more memorable ones.
April 23, 2009 Jet Bike rider Martin to attempt world record
Drag racing is about being the fastest racer at the track. Kevin Martin hopes to take that goal to the next level by trying to be the fastest ever.
April 22, 2009 ACDelco team adapting to weather changes
Accurately tracking the weather can be the difference between winning and losing in drag racing, especially in the closely contested Pro Stock class.
April 22, 2009 ADRL pro Swearingen to visit IndyCar’s Wheldon
Travis Swearingen will find out what it feels like to turn left as he joins IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon Friday for a few laps around Kansas Speedway.
April 21, 2009 Nitro Jam point races will heat up at The Rock
Transitioning from a first-time event to the longest running race on the IHRA calendar, the 2009 racing season will heat up this weekend at "The Rock."
April 20, 2009 Edwards closes out Atlanta with victory
Mike Edwards closed the rain-plagued Summit NHRA Southern Nationals Monday morning with a clean 6.645-second pass to outrun Jeg Coughlin Jr.
April 20, 2009 Lucas, Krawiec earn first wins at Altanta Dragway
Two racers got the sweet reward of first career NHRA victories for their patience during a stop and start day of racing at Atlanta Dragway.
April 19, 2009 Mustang owners will celebrate brand's 45th
As part of Mustang’s 45th anniversary, Ford Racing has created a special anniversary decal for Mustang racers in all series to run on their cars.
April 18, 2009 Rookie Massey claims first top qualifier
Spencer Massey was just trying to put up a time in the mid-4.80s during the second day of qualifying at the Summi Nationals at Atlanta Dragway on Saturday.
April 18, 2009 Force lauds Atlanta safety measures
John Force was overwhelmed on Friday at Atlanta Dragway long before his daughter, Ashley Force Hood, posted the best Funny Car pass of the day.
April 18, 2009 Anderson nearly perfect in Atlanta
Friday’s abnormally cool, dry conditions at Atlanta Dragway were a tuner’s dream. Track records never stood a chance. Marks for both ET and speed in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Bike fell.
April 16, 2009 Force Hood to defend race title for first time
Last year, Ashley Force made history when she beat her legendary father John in Atlanta to become the first woman to win a Funny Car race.
April 16, 2009 ‘Nitro Jam’ on SPEED debuts this Saturday
The 2009 IHRA Nitro Jam season on SPEED begins at 3 p.m., Saturday, with the inaugural Summit Racing Equipment Mardi Gras Nationals in Baton Rouge, La.
April 16, 2009 Living and dying at the Christmas Tree
How big is .001 of a second? In drag racing, it can be the difference between winning and losing, a position or two in the points, and bragging rights.
