Reducing weight and improving efficiency are hallmarks of drag strip performance. We’re often shaving weight wherever possible, but it inside the engine, driveline or anywhere you can exchange or remove an unnecessary a part.

The driveshaft is a critical component, and in drag racing, there’s hardly a part that’s punished more severely. Connecting the transmission and pinion gear in the rear, the driveshaft endures force and torque delivered by the engine as it transfers that energy, which turns the ring gear to move the vehicle.

Engine cooling is critical to drag racers, whether you’re looking for max power or consistency in the case of index or Bracket racing. And one way to keep your engine happy is with the latest fans from PROFORM.

Modern racing cars are laden with electronics and electric gear, including fuel-injection systems, dataloggers, electric cooling fans, electric fuel pumps, and more. 

Sure, there’s no replacement for displacement, and bigger definitely is better. So, when Ford introduced its new 7.3-liter for the Super Duty truck line in 2020, racers immediately began contemplating the performance possibilities and the automotive aftermarket was ready with plenty of upgrades almost instantly.

Aftermarket axles are a component that every should consider. When all that torque underhood hits the rear tires, the axles are caught between an immovable object and an irresistible force. Sometimes those axles aren’t up to the task and they snap.

For decades, Calvert Racing has led the way with enhancing traction for drag racers. A champion racer himself, John Clavert has developed all types of suspension and wheelie bar systems for wide range of cars. He's even developed a line os shocks that work exceptionally well.

Priding itself on performance and reliability, Kinsler Fuel Injection says that not one of its fuel pumps has failed in the past 17 years. Its original Tough Pump mechanical fuel pump supplied the fuel for the engines that powered winners of the heralded and grueling Knoxville Nationals for dirt sprint car race.

Design Engineering Inc. (DEI), a worldwide leader in heat and sound control products, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking product, ATAC™: Advanced Thermal Acoustic Control Coating. 

Coyote engines love boost and now over 800-horsepower is available for any 2024 5.0 Ford Mustang GT or Dark Horse. This warranty-backed Mustang package is offered from Ford Performance as a kit that features the new 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger.

Believe it or not, NMRA is more than a quarter century old. Hearing that might give you some retro vibes, and you can indulge those by picking up an NMRA Retro Look Logo T-shirt. 

Add caster and camber adjustability, and fix alignment issues on your lowered 2011-2014 Mustang with Caster/Camber Plates from BMR Suspension. The factory alignment adjustability can be insufficient when you lower your S197 Mustang.

A proven commodity on the racetrack, 1979-1993 Mustangs can transform into any performer thanks to their vast aftermarket support. In fact you'll find dozens of Foxbody Fords at every NMRA and NMCA event in a variety of classes. But whether race or street, many love the thrill of jamming gears.

Properly preparing engine blocks, cylinder heads and other components for assembly should include thoroughly cleaning all threaded apertures.

Using its unrivaled expertise in fluid delivery systems, Aeromotive has turned its attention to universal and engine-specific race ready water pumps. 

Speedmaster®, a market leader in race engine component innovation since 1979, introduces the Speedmaster DNA® designed Ford FE 390, 427, 428 Mount Shaft Aluminum Roller Rocker Arm Set.

One area of aftermarket performance that never slows down is the development of new-and-improved wheel designs. RC Components have been the choice of many NMRA and NMCA racers who are looking for cutting edge design and performance to match.

Cars that split time between the street and the drag strip need a tire that can easily transition between the two environments. Designed to do just that, Atturo Tire’s D.O.T.-compliant AZ850DR features a directional design with an extra wide shoulder tread, large center contact strip, and ultra-sticky compound.

Engine swaps are all the rage and when it comes to Ford powerplants, the relatively new 7.3L Godzilla is making big waves

Big boost combinations produce a massive airflow and keeping that air under control is the mission of Turbosmart’s StraightGate76, which the company describes as the “world’s highest flowing external wastegate.”

When it comes to supercharging, there’s a few ways to develop precious boost and deliver it to the engine.

Brakes are important for any drag racer, whether it’s for consistent staging or slowing after a pass. Improving stock brakes is common and one way to do it is with these new brake lines from Wilwood.

Managing underhood heat is important in any high-performance vehicle, but especially in street-legal classes including Drag and Drive, and NMRA/NMCA True Street.

Throughout the ranks of NMRA and NMCA competition you’ll find Ford Mustangs of all generations.

Ididit is all about steering, more specifically, steering solutions. It offers a line of race and street columns, plus all the parts and pieces for a wide range of installations. Some are direct bolt-in, while others are universal and require fabrication.

It takes a combination of great parts to get the most out of your NMRA or NMCA race machine. Many racers rely on boost from turbocharging or supercharging and this requires a solid tune and boost control to ensure maximum power and reliability.

With hundreds or thousands of horsepower available, a race car can deliver incredible performances. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned

Proper spark is essential to making efficient power and for good fuel economy, too. So if you own a 1994-2010 Ford, chances are you’ll be looking to replace the stock coils to ensure peak performance.

It’s that time of year when racers kick back and enjoy the holidays. But many of us will get out to the garage and do required maintenance, whether it’s rebuilding the engine and transmission or just giving everything the “once over.”

Your first line of attack as a racer is finding traction, as all the power in the world won’t do you any good if you’re spinning off the line.

Every performance enthusiast knows the importance of engine oil and lubricants. As the core, engine oil lubricates the internal surfaces such as bearing faces, crankshaft journals, rods, lifters, etc.

Ford trucks are commonplace at NMRA and NMCA events, not only in the pits as tow vehicles, but on track in True Street and in the Truck and Suv class. Owners are quick to modify their Ford trucks, using blowers, turbos and other modifications for power and traction.

No matter the engine combination, one of the more fun components to select is the intake manifold. The intake manifold is a key piece of the horsepower puzzle as plenum size and runner length help define the power curve of the engine. 

For many years, Stifflers has been a popular brand with Ford performance enthusiasts and racers. The line of great products just keeps growing, from suspension to the excellent driveshaft safety loops that Stifflers developed.

Fox Mustangs remain as popular as ever with both street and racing enthusiasts, and the aftermarket is still churning out part after part to support the platform. If you think about it, though, ‘90s-era Mustangs are over 30 years old, and not all of those aftermarket parts age so gracefully.

Valvetrain is one of the most important parts of any engine combination. Selecting the correct cam, lifters, springs, retainers, rockers and valves is critical for both performance and durability. One way to ensure max power and performance is with Erson Cams new cutting-edge line of Titanium Racing Valves.

One of the most versatile performance vehicles on the market, Ford’s Mustang is at home galloping on the streets, carving up the corners, or blasting down the drag strip.

From fuel pumps, fuel filters, tanks, pressure regulators and a wide variety of other high-performance parts, Aeromotive offers something for just about everyone in the NMCA and NMRA drag racing series.

Many NMRA and NMCA drag racers rely on a high-performance automatic transmission. The harsh environment of the drag strip requires high-quality fluid and that’s why racers choose Red Line Oil Racing lubricants.

Performance enthusiasts are always looking for that next upgrade, be it horsepower, driveline, suspension or style. Today’s aftermarket line of power adders makes going fast a snap, so the real question becomes how are you going to get your newly found output to the ground?

Fasteners are a critical part of any race or street car. Simply stated, you don’t want parts falling off and in racing, any failure can cost you a race or round win.

Ultimate Headers, based out of Berea, Ohio, continues expanding its product line of exhaust headers.

Vortech Engineering has been a leader in the centrifugal supercharger market for decades, helping street enthusiasts and racers make big power. Power that wins races and championships.

In order for any racer to achieve success in either the NMCA or NMRA series, it’s imperative to choose the right performance products. Smart racers know this, which helps explain why so many use Driven Racing Oil.

Adding electronic fuel injection to classic vehicles is an easy way to improve driveability and performance.

As Ford’s latest pushrod powerplant grows in popularity, the aftermarket continues to innovate performance upgrades. Edelbrock is no stranger to enhancing the breathing of an engine, and its XTS intake manifold for the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engines follows that tradition.

Two words that perhaps best define Aeromotive Fuel Systems are passion and performance. And those aren’t just clever buzzwords; they accurately describe a company that has long fulfilled the needs of racers in both the NMRA and NMCA Drag Racing competition, not to mention NHRA, Off-Road, NASA plus other forms of motorsports and street performance enthusiasts.

Drag racers are always looking for ways to go quicker and one time-honored method is to reduce weight, especially rotating mass. Most stock brakes are heavy, so this is a great palce to start. Of course you need to size the brakes to the speed and weight of the vehicle, and Wilwood has a great, new kit to get the job done.

You can build the baddest race car on the planet, but if you can get it to the track with all the necessary support gear, you are out of luck.

Building a deep-breathing performance engine means having an exhaust that can properly vent the spent gasses without adding restriction.