After an action-packed Saturday, the 12th Annual Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center All-Star Nationals roars into its final day at Atlanta Dragway this weekend. Today the heads-up and index classes run through eliminations deciding who takes those coveted trips to the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle. A special class will also crown a winner today as well when the top eight finishers in the Dodge // ...

 

Written by Ainsley Jacobs Although the 12th Annual Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia, was originally scheduled to be run in April, the repercussions from the Covid-19 pandemic forced a date change to June 26-28, 2020. It was definitely worth the wait, though, as the event was run to completion over a near-perfect weekend and racers ...

Today the path to the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle gets clearer at the 12th Annual Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals. Racers finalize the qualifying order and kick off eliminations at Atlanta Dragway. Competitors in the Chevrolet Performance Street Car Challenge, Dodge // Mopar HEMI Shootout, True Street classes will decide the winners in each index category today. T...

Today's 12th Annual Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center All-Star Nationals program kicked off early, with racers hitting the track at 7:30 a.m. to allow for those who paid for Thursday's delayed test tune to complete their hits before Friday's regular program kicked off. Today will see two rounds of qualifying in the heads-up and index classes, while competitors in the Chevrolet Performance St...

The excitement is undeniable as NMRA and NMCA racers return to action at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia, for the 12th Annual Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals. Such was the pent up excitement the huge line of racers yesterday inspired the early opening of the gates. Today things get underway with three rounds of time trial sessions as competitors dial in their combinat...

Content courtesy of Proform Maintaining a consistent engine temperature is the most efficient way to keep your engine cool. Many other fan controllers turn the fan on when the engine is getting too hot, and turn it off after expending a lot of energy cooling, creating unnecessary wear and tear from the constant expanding and contracting of the engine block. Hard turn-ons lead to amperage spikes...

By Mary Lendzion Photos by NMRA and courtesy of Martin Connelley After so successfully running nitrous, Martin Connelley surprised some fans and fellow racers when he went with a ProCharger last year. He gathered information and got to know his new combination consisting of a BES Racing Engines-built 363 cubic-inch 8.2 deck Ford engine, Trick Flow High Port heads, belt-driven ProCharger D-1...

Aerospace Components has a Dual Brake Kit option for most applications. For rail dragsters and lightweight door cars, Aerospace Components'recommends the dual 4 piston lightweight drag race kit, which includes; 4 billet aluminum 4 piston calipers Billet aluminum hats with multi drilled patterns (1/2 or 5/8 stud size available) 2 sets of Hawk Performance brake pads Lightweight drille...

Detroit Speed, Inc. is known for OE quality stamped mini-tubs in the automotive aftermarket, and now the company is turning its attention to the Fox-Body market! The Detroit Speed Mini-Tub Kit for 1979-93 Mustangs offers the following benefits: - Inner wheel housings designed to accommodate wider tire and wheel packages (up to 315mm tire) - Designed for a perfect fit, retain a stock appearance...

The NMRA Technical Committee released a rule clarification today in Limited Street. Precision Turbo and Engine has updated its part number system and the only changes to the rules reference those part numbers. The turbochargers are the identical technical specifications that have been legal in the category since Limited Street's inception. This update is to conform to Precision's new tracking syst...

By Mary Lendzion Photos courtesy of Kevin Sanders When Kevin Sanders purchased his 1987 Mustang about ten years ago, it was just a shell. It didn't have an engine or a transmission, among other things, and his wife, Kimberly, wasn't sure he would be able get the car to run, but about two years later, he did. After racing locally for a while, Sanders, of Louisville, Kentucky, discovered N...

Coyote-swapping Fox-Body Mustangs is all the rage, and at the forefront of that trend was longtime NMRA racer Michael Washington, who shelved his pushrod powerplant and dropped in a 5.0-liter Coyote engine into his Mustang to go Coyote Stock racing way back in 2013.

Vortech Superchargers has now made it easy for Small Block Ford owners to make serious power with a bolt-on kit using the potent V-30 Series Supercharger with new Mounting Brackets and Cog Drive compo nents. The V-30 Centrifugal Supercharger combines advanced technology and race-proven performance and is specifically designed for modified engines with extreme boost demands. Available for Ford 5.0L...

Mishimoto Automotive has launched the 2018 and newer Ford Mustang GT Oil Cooler Kit in the United States. The kit features innovative bar-and-plate oil cooler mounts in the upper grille, allowing more room for supercharger heat exchangers. The mounting bracket also serves as an air diversion panel, directing the maximum amount of ambient air through the oil cooler. Pre-made stainless steel b...

American Powertrain, the world's largest TREMEC dealer, now offers Pfitzner Gear upgrades for TREMEC Magnum 6-speed transmissions. Pfitzner Performance Gear sets have a well-deserved reputation for producing the most durable automotive gear sets in the world. This accolade has been achieved through innovative design, technologically advanced engineering and market-leading manufacturing processes. ...

We are excited to get back to racing with the Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals at Atlanta Dragway after a prolonged break. There are several announcements we would like to make you aware of several changes, like the WEDNESDAY opening of the gates which requires ADVANCE TICKET purchase for entry as there won't be a cash line on Wednesday. We encourage all racers to use the F...

MAHLE Motorsport, well known for its popular shelf stock PowerPak and PowerPak Plus piston assemblies, has announced availability of a custom piston program for engine builders and professional race teams. Custom pistons for street, off-road or race applications can be developed at the company's manufacturing facility in Fletcher, North Carolina for gasoline and diesel engines. The custom pisto...

Car owners love to personalize and customize their rides, no matter whether they are street cars or race cars, and if you're getting tired of the black wheel trend, then Billet Specialties might just have what you're looking for. Billet Specialties is now offering customization options with three types of finishes in a variety of colors available'solid finish colors (available in gloss or matte fi...

Ford Performance is anticipating the next generation G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock engine package to be available on June 19, 2020 and it is based on the Gen 3 Coyote platform. The major highlights of the new Coyote Stock engine are a much higher output coupled with Direct Injection. NMRA began working with Ford Performance during the summer of 2019 with the goal of smoothing the trans...

AutoMeter's new Fuel Bridge (model #9109) allows users to easily install AutoMeter fuel level gauges in nearly any vehicle regardless of the resistance range. The product wires between any AutoMeter fuel level gauge and stock or aftermarket fuel level sending units. With its compact size (3-1/8 x 2-1/2 x ), LED display and easy three push-button operation, the Fuel Bridge will be a breeze to ins...

Users who have begun using the MSD Pro 600 Ignition can now pair it with the Pro 600 CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition) coil. It offers the highest current and voltage available in a small compact design. When users are making extreme cylinder pressure with boost or nitrous on an inductive coil-per-plug ignition, lack of spark energy means they're leaving horsepower on the table. To answer this n...

Interview by Mary Lendzion Photos by Fastest Street Car Staff In the past two decades, Vinny Palazzolo has driven many Mustangs, and each one has had more power and more potential than the previous. He's determined to do whatever it takes to be competitive in various categories, and ran as quick and fast as 4.31 and 171 mph in the eighth-mile on his way to the NMRA VP Racing Madditives Stre...

The Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals is just a few weeks away and the deadline for VP Racing Fuels pre-orders for delivery to Atlanta Dragway is June 15th, 2020. In order to get your fuel delivered, you'll need to fill out the order form. Be sure to follow the instructions on the form and make sure you submit it on time! Click HERE for the form.

The NMRA Technical Committee released a rule adjustment today in Limited Street. Adjustments include a weight deduct clarification for some nitrous combinations. These changes go into effect immediately, unless otherwise noted in this document. The 2020 NMRA Class Rules and all Rule Revisions/Clarifications can be found here: https://www.nmradigital.com/2020-event-info/class-rules-payouts/

The NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals will be contested at US 131 Motorsports Park (Martin, MI) over the weekend of August 27-30, 2020. The change in venue is due to Summit Motorsports Park's decision to remain closed for 2020 as they regroup and plan for a return to action in 2021. It has been a crazy year but one that is rewarding as we made new friends with Jason Peterson and his staff at US...

UPR is offering a 2005-2020 Ford Mustang GT high performance hydraulic clutch line upgrade. The factory hydraulic clutch line is plastic and can be prone to breaking over time as well as flexing, which gives a spongy feeling. The Teflon-lined steel-braided line improves clutch pedal feel and adds peace of mind as it's stronger than the factory part. This is a direct replacement of the stock li...

Since coming to the US market, Haltech has always had the reputation of continually refining its products, and the company also continues to create new cutting edge products as well. The new Haltech NEXUS R5 is the company's flagship electronic fuel injection system that functions as an electronic control unit (ECU), a power distribution module (PDM), a wide-band controller, and a datalogger all i...

The NMRA Technical Committee released a rule adjustment today in Limited Street. Adjustments include a base weight change for the 5.4/5.8L Supercharger (Roots/Screw) combinations. These amendments go into effect immediately, unless otherwise noted in this document. The 2020 NMRA Class Rules and all Rule Revisions/Clarifications can be found here: www.nmradigital.com.

Evolving its product line to meet the needs of today's racers, Stange Engineering is now offering 300M 40-spline gun-drilled floater shafts for the most demanding of drag race applications. The .875 gun-drilled 300M floater shafts are 21 percent stronger than comparable 4340 shafts. Strange believes in offering the strongest components available to keep racers safe, on the track and off the trail...

By Mary Lendzion A standout at Ultra Street events across the country, Mike Freeman decided to add NMCA Edelbrock Xtreme Street and NMRA Edelbrock Renegade to his adventures in 2019. With plenty of persistence from the beginning of the year through the end of the year, he pulled off a fourth-place finish in Ultra Street points, fourth-place finish in NMCA Edelbrock Xtreme Street and second-p...

We were recently made aware of Summit Motorsports Park decision to remain closed for 2020 and we are currently working on a solution for the NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals. The Bader family and Summit Motorsports Park are friends and valued partners of NMRA and NMCA and we support them with this difficult and hard decision. We look forward to returning to their world-class facility in 2021, ...

Moroso is spotlighting the Ford 5.0 Coyote and 5.2 Voodoo Windage Tray and Oil Pan Gasket (part number 22936). The items are required when installing a Moroso oil pan and oil pump pickup on a Gen 3 engine, or are replacement windage tray/oil pan gasket on a Gen 1 or Gen 2 engine. For more information about these and other products available from Moroso, call 203-453-6571 or visit www.moroso....

With speed, style and a name that embodies both, Ford today announces the Mustang Mach 1 is roaring back to life this year, with its debut coming this spring. The iconic fastback coupe that debuted during the first golden era of muscle cars in the late-1960s now returns for global Mustang enthusiasts looking for the epitome of naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 performance in a new golden age of ...

The Insight CTS-3 Digital Gauge Monitor by Edge Products is now available. Used by daily drivers and enthusiasts everywhere, it is the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art, multi-gauge touch-screen display on the market. It features a full-color 5 capacitive touch screen, fast processor to monitor parameters, advanced parameters, WiFi updating, customizable gauge screen, data logging with ...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Kevin DiOssi Parents always want the best for their children, and often sacrifice so that their progeny can develop into prodigies. Paul Spurgeon is no different, and, when his son, Daniel Spurgeon, decided to get into drag racing, Paul went all in and the two built a car in collaboration. To read the full story, CLICK HERE.

The NMRA Competition committee has adjusted the 2020 NMRA point's system to reflect the new schedule due to the disruptive COVID-19 pandemic. Points will be accumulated by counting the best four out of five national events for VP Racing Madditives Street Outlaw, Edelbrock Renegade, JDM Engineering Limited Street, G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock, Richmond Gear Factory Stock, Exedy Racing ...

The second annual EATON TVS Supercharger Throwdown returns in 2020 with a brand-new format, giving competitors 5 ways to win and new location at World Wide Technology Raceway during the Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing presented by HPJ Performance over the weekend of July 30-August 2, 2020. The rules are simple, if your vehicle relies on a late-model engine (GM LS/LT,...

By Mary Lendzion Photos courtesy of Mark Anderson While Mark Anderson didn't race last year, he's ready to row through gears in his Mustang this year in NMRA Richmond Gear Factory Stock. And, the Illinois-based driver, who works for Laris Motorsports Insurance, the official insurance provider for the NMRA and NMCA, recently made some changes to his combination to be even more competitive. ...

Holley is pleased to introduce the new multi-fit single turbo piping kits from STS. The STS multi-fit single turbo pipe kit helps take the guesswork out of fabricating remote mount or conventional front mount turbo piping system. The STS multi-fit pipe kits include mandrel bent tubing, quality silicone couplers, stainless steel hose clamps and hangers all in one easy kit. It has never been easi...

By Mary Lendzion While searching for a car to race back in 2001, Shane Williams was spellbound by a 1999 Mustang with a 4.6 Two-Valve engine and a stock automatic transmission that was for sale near his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. After giving it the once-over, he made an offer, and then made it his. By the following weekend, he had introduced it to the very competitive NMRA Exedy Racing C...

Dr. Jamie Meyer has taken the role of President of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and media company, effective this week. Meyer, who has a long and storied history in motorsports and racing, will lead the PRI team in increasing engagement and support for the industry through enhanced programs and services for the motorsports community. In addition to providing the industry wi...

The SCT Livewire Vision Performance Monitor is here and now users can uncover what their vehicles can really do. View real time data on customizable gauges. Review vehicle's data and performance tests with SCT's free software, Livelink. Extend the possibilities with additional inputs for analog sensors and backup camera, using the EGT Sensor kit (part number 9817). It's all right there with the SC...

By Mary Lendzion Photos by NMRA and courtesy of Bryan Gardner Determined to dive into NMRA Richmond Gear Factory Stock competition several years ago, Bryan Gardner purchased a 1979 Mustang with a four-popper. With help from Bart Welte, who was competing in the category at the time, he replaced that engine with a small-block Ford, backed it with a T-5 by G-Force Transmissions and traveled to...

Strange Engineering has created a value axle and spool package for 8.8 Fox Body Mustang rear ends. The 35-spline alloy axles are forged from SAE 1550 modified steel. All machine work on the shaft and splines is completed prior to heat-treat, which offers increased torsional strength and creates a strong and reliable axle. The package includes a Strange lightweight chrome moly spool that carries a...

Content courtesy of Moroso Moroso introduces part numbers 24576, 24577, 24578 and 24579, oil pump pickup kits for Ford Coyote Gen 3 and GT 350 with Gen 3 oil pumps. If your engine has a plastic oil pan, its OEM oil pump pickup is integrated into the oil pan, which means a standard "bolt to pump" oil pump isn't going to work. The Moroso line of Ford Coyote Gen 3 and GT 350 with Gen 3 oil pumps a...

Content courtesy of MAHLE Motorsport Racers are revving to go racing with pent-up adrenaline caused by stay-at-home and safer-at-home COVID 19 pandemic orders nationwide. In response, MAHLE Motorsport is ready to help racers make the most of their downtime to build their best possible engine with the MAHLE Motorsport Return to Racing rebate. Effective May 15, 2020 through July 15, 2020, MAHLE M...

Due to the COVID-19 crisis and based on the Illinois regional plan, it is unlikely the Chicago-area will reopen for a spectator event in a reasonable amount of time. The Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing Presented by HPJ Performance has been moved to World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis (Madison, IL) the weekend of July 30 - August 2, 2020. We're very co...

Content courtesy of Aeromotive Aeromotive, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket fuel systems and accessories, has introduced new direct drop-in fuel pump modules for 2011-2017 Ford Mustangs, excluding GT500 models. Phantom Series fuel pump modules are compatible with factory plastic fuel tanks; are available in single, dual and triple fuel pump configurations; and come preassembled for a qui...