Articles by Ainsley Jacobs

News, Rumors & Events August 9, 2019

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

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…

News, Rumors & Events July 31, 2019

Blast from the Past—Billy Glidden’s Fox Body Back in Action… and for Sale?

Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Steve Baur Although he’s hesitant to commit to a definitive plan or course of action, legendary drag racer Billy…

IL Coverage, News, Rumors & Events July 28, 2019

NMRA Race Wrap: 14th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street legal Drag Racing presented by FST Carburetors

Arguably the most exciting event of the year, the NMRA vs NMCA race held at historic Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, always adds an…

IL Coverage July 27, 2019

Eliminations—14th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing presented by FST Carburetors

News, Rumors & Events July 15, 2019

Chad Wendel Goes 8.79, Puts NMRA Limited Street on Notice

As the dog days of summer drag on, Chad Wendel certainly isn’t dogging it when it comes to his combination – a recent test session…

News, Rumors & Events July 11, 2019

Taking Stock—Darin Hendricks persevered to the pinnacle of Coyote Stock racing, and he’s not done yet

Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Kevin DiOssi In drag racing, much like in life, there are highs and there are lows. The fleeting glow…

News, Rumors & Events July 3, 2019

Curtis Catalon Returns to NMRA Renegade with Turbo 5.8L Combination

Longtime NMRA Edelbrock Renegade/NMCA Edelbrock Xtreme Street racer and all-around good guy, Curtis Catalon, had a hiccup in late 2018 but is busy turning lemons…