While it's easy to see that improvements in engine and tire technology have led to increased on-track performance, track prep in recent years has contributed just as much, especially with higher-horsepower, heads-up cars. Over the last several years, the drag racing market has seen increased attention to both the personnel dedicated to the practice, as well as the products used to attain the ultim...

ProMedia Events & Publishing is POSTPONING the Scoggin Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA Power Festival presented by HPJ Performance at World Wide Technology Raceway May 28-31 due to COVID-19 pandemic and current regulations. We are postponing the event and we are working with Chris Blair and his staff on a variety of options to make this event happen. It is no surprise what is going on in the...

Many teenagers dream of opening a business with friends, but few ever actually succeed in doing so. The folks at Optic Armor, however, did exactly that and have become the leading manufacturer of polycarbonate, scratch-resistant windows. To read the whole story, CLICK HERE.

By Mary Lendzion Drew Lyons has accomplished a lot in the nearly fifteen years that he has been racing his Mustang. He has won many rounds and races, set records and earned two championships in NMRA G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock while riding out wheelies and rowing gears. He and his Mustang are a match, and that's why it came as a surprise to some fans when he accepted fellow ...

Race officials from the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals have adjusted the daily Index class schedules for the Scoggin Dicky Parts Center NMRA/NMCA Power Festival (Madison, IL), NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals (Commerca, GA), and the Nitrous Supply NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals (Norwalk, OH) after several discussions with racers. Racer feedback is important and several racers approached me the other...

Content courtesy of DeatschWerks Among the trends that have been colliding in the performance aftermarket recently are the trend away from in-line pumps and toward fitting pumps in the fuel tank, where we believe the best place for a pump is, and the ever-present trend of making more and more power (1000+ hp builds are becoming commonplace). These two trends have been driving multi-pump in-tank...

Powerhouse, an online store for engine-builders and automotive machinists which provides tools and measuring instruments that offer precision and durability, has released its Retainer Degree Gauge Tool. Users can quickly and easily identify the valve retainer degree to avoid mismatching parts that could lead to valve failure. With the Powerhouse Retainer Degree Gauge Tool, there's no more gu...

By Mary Lendzion Growing up just outside of Detroit, the Motor City, Steve Halprin was heavily influenced by cars, and when he met Don Walsh Sr. and Don Walsh Jr. as a teenager, he was heavily influenced by them. He started going to the track with them, and was immediately interested in everything involved with Walsh Sr.'s racing program. Before long, he and Walsh Jr. took a 1979 Mustang fro...

Intercomp's Arbor Valve Spring Tester (Arbor VST) is the ultimate tool to measure the strength of small coil springs, including valve springs, and the rebound force of shock bump stops. The high-leverage handle and billet aluminum frame allow easy rating of large batches of coil springs, producing up to 1,500 pounds of force. Bump stops are rated using adapters available for several common shoc...

By slowing the leak down rate, COMP Cams Performance Lash Adjusters provide more lift and duration while improving valvetrain stability. Just like lifters in a pushrod engine, lash adjusters in Ford Modular engines can leak down under high RPM, causing lost duration and lift, as well as more valvetrain wear. The COMP Cams Ford Mod Engine Performance Lash Adjusters are engineered to have a slow...

Few things are more disappointing than breaking a new toy. So, when Alton Clements took ownership of Manny Buginga's Little Red ride and wadded it up not long after, he got busy making it like new again so that he could get back to enjoying the car as quick as possible. A two-time NMRA Edelbrock Renegade champion, Clements switched to NMRA VP Racing Madditives Street Outlaw in 2018 while driv...

Confidently running big power through Ford automatics is the new reality for extreme racers on the street and strip. The Smart-Tech direct clutch drum and shaft kit introduced last year by Sonnax is a critical upgrade for any driver pushing the limits of stock AODE, 4R70W components. By popular demand, this revolutionary kit is now available in two gear ratios: the original 2.84/1.55 and new for 2...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Kevin DiOssi With an affection for Shelby Mustangs, Dwayne Hickman couldn't help adding a black-with-white-stripes 10 Shelby GT500 to his collection in early 2019. After campaigning his familiar white-with-black-stripes 11 Mustang GT500 in NMRA competition, he added its counterpart, and the serpent has already shown it packs a powerful bite. Now 53...

Sometimes, change is necessary in order to move forward. When Missouri-based racer Tony Hobson realized his old car just wasn't cutting it anymore, he decided to get rolling with something new Manny Buginga's famed Fox body. Hobson, who has campaigned his AEM-backed 14 Ford Mustang out of the JPC Racing camp in NMRA Edelbrock Renegade and NMRA VP Racing Fuels Street Outlaw for years, knew hi...

AEM EV has launched www.aemev.com, a website which provides information on the company's control solutions for performance EV street conversions and motorsports vehicles, including its programmable Vehicle Control Units (VCUs), Power Distribution Units, CAN-based Keypads, CAN-based Digital Dash Displays, CAN expansion modules and more. Still in the early release phase for EV products, the compa...

Growing up in Indiana not far from the racing capital of the world, there was no doubt that Clair Stewart II would follow in his father's motorsports footsteps with a racing career of his own. A dedicated drag racer who has been actively involved in the sport for over twenty years, Stewart recently capitalized on his experience by earning his first long-awaited and much-deserved championship title...

With a wisdom well beyond his 53 years and more experience than many will gather in a lifetime, John Mihovetz made a name for himself as a master fabricator, record-setting racer, and unapologetically badass owner of Accufab Racing, which proclaims itself the manufacturer of the world's best throttle bodies. Click HERE to read the whole story.

Photos Courtesy of Ford Performance With just the sound of sticky tires digging into the track surface a Mustang pounds the pavement with 1,400 horsepower and 1,100 lb-ft of torque. Without so much as a growling exhaust or the scent of race gas, it whirs down the track. It should cover the quarter mile in the low-8-second range at over 170 mph. A dedicated straight-line machine, this prototy...

Flex-A-Lite's new Compact Adjustable Electric Fan Controller with Relay Kit provides more customer benefits and higher quality than competitively-priced alternatives. Adjusting the fan activation temperature between approximately 160- and 220-degrees Fahrenheit is simple with a small, flat-blade screwdriver. The Compact Adjustable Electric Fan Controller includes optional connections to activat...

You gotta pay to play. When NMRA VP Racing Fuels Street Outlaw/X275 hot shot Alan Felts decided he wanted to be at the front of the pack, he went all in with an absolutely massive overhaul of his 91 Ford Mustang. It's gonna be fast. How fast Real fast, proclaimed Felts of the major upgrades that were done by multi-time NMCA champion, Jessie Coulter at Jessie's Garage in Bowling Green, Kentu...

The Lava Oil Filter Shield from Heatshield Products provides added protection for engines by reducing oil temperature and helping to keep more metal debris trapped in the oil filter. The factory oil filter is exposed to heat from the engine, the exhaust and the high underhood temperatures. The Lava Oil Filter Shield uses Heatshield Products' specially formulated and designed volcanic rock-based...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Kevin DiOssi Some wind up working a job out of necessity so that they can afford to do something they love. Others, like Ben Stoner, do something they love, which enables them to create a career that never gets old. Now a successful co-owner of the Fathouse Fabrications performance shop and leader of the Jam Factory motorsports complex development,...

By Mary Lendzion Photos courtesy of Mike Ciborowski For the past few years, Mike Ciborowski was purposeful while pursuing wins in NMRA Advanced Fuel Dynamics Limited Street, and he had plenty of them. He even earned championships in the category in 2018 and 2019 in his red 2014 Mustang rocking a Rich Groh Racing Coyote engine, VMP Performance supercharger and ProFormance Turbo 400. Then ...

Holley has announced the launch of Magnum wheels from HyperKinetic Wheels, stemming from a need for a wheel line that focuses on delivering affordable, quality products without sacrificing good looks. Available in both small Ford and GM/Mopar patterns, the 17 Magnum wheels are a perfect upgrade. Featuring a one-piece aluminum construction in a variety of backspacings, HyperKinetic wheels are made...

VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, today announced the launch of VP Hand Sanitizer to support the needs of commercial businesses, retailers, and race tracks. In response to the COVID-19 crisis and requests from customers, we've expanded our product lines to include a top-quality 80 percent alcohol antiseptic product, said Alan Cerwick, VP's...

An update of existing RacePak V300SD and V500SD dataloggers with new models and revisions is now available. The update includes all of the previous features and benefits, but now also includes built-in pre-configured data analysis channels, allowing for quick decision-making based on real data between rounds at the track. Examples of the newly unlocked pre-configured data analysis channels incl...

While most people aren't too concerned with what fuel they put in their vehicles, the same cannot be said for car enthusiasts and racers. Fuel and air are key components in an internal combustion engine and whether you have a high-performance street car or a full-tilt race machine, having the right fuel can ultimately make a big difference. We talked to Brad Horton, regional sales manager for VP R...

By Mary Lendzion Photos by NMRA and courtesy of Kevin McMullin Nearly twenty years ago, Kevin McMullin was racing in NMRA Edelbrock Renegade and Fun Ford Weekend Street Renegade. He was putting down 9-second passes with a small-block Ford and a Novi 2000 supercharger under the hood of his Mustang before he pulled his car into his garage, put a cover on it and turned his focus to his family ...

Nitto Tire recently released the all-new NT555RII drag radial, which has become the Official Tire of QA1 True Street for 2020. Showing their commitment to NMRA enthusiasts they've added a generous bonus program for True Street racers. Once the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals events return to action in late-May the winners of the 9-second, 10-second, 11-second, 12-second, 13-second, 14-second, and 15-se...

Making the most of the great gift of time he's been given courtesy of the Coronavirus, NMRA Richmond Gear Factory Stock racer and stick-shift aficionado Andrew Hanlon is on the hunt for quicker time slips thanks to an all-new Coyote powerplant. Hanlon has campaigned his striking red 90 Ford Mustang LX in the NMRA since 2018, following in the footsteps of his father, fellow racer, and Hanlon Mo...

Driven Hot Rod Oil is developed specifically for classic and muscle cars (non-daily drivers) to protect against internal engine corrosion, rust and oxidation. Containing a blend of anticorrosion additives along with a generous supply of ZDDP (Zinc and Phosphorus), Driven Hot Rod Oil is designed to protect entire engines and valve trains. Driven Hot Rod oil provides unmatched anti-wear properties, ...

FiTech EFI has enhanced its ignition offerings with the new Go-Spark CDI Ignition. The all new Capacitive Discharge Ignition will deliver high powered sparks from idle to top rpm to improve the combustion event and power output of engines. The Go-Spark CDI was designed for both EFI equipped or carbureted engines and features a microprocessor to manage the spark delivery. The ignition, which is ...

Twice-a-year Ford Performance Cobra Jets gather to celebrate the heritage and racing tradition of the famed factory drag race vehicle. The bi-annual Ford Performance Cobra Jet Showdown presented by Watson Racing launches into action during the Nitrous Supply NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals August 27-30, 2020 at Summit Motorsports Park (Norwalk, Ohio). For the ninth year in a row the biggest na...

By Mary Lendzion After driving to two championships in NMRA G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock, Shane Stymiest changed his course in 2018. That's when the Pennsylvania-based driver, who had always competed at all six events on the annual NMRA tour, moved to NMRA Richmond Gear Factory Stock and competed at only a few events, as he wanted to be home with Bobbi Jo Rector after they welco...

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has announced a new reward program for some of its most popular drag tires. Racers who purchase a new set of two race-winning M/T drag tires in April and May can earn a $50 prepaid card. "The 2020 drag tire reward is our only reward of the year, so drag racers looking for the ultimate traction and performance need to act quickly," said Ken Warner, Vice Preside...

The NMRA Technical Committee released rule amendments today in Renegade and Limited Street. These amendments will come into effect immediately, unless otherwise noted in this document. The 2020 NMRA Class Rules and all Rules Revisions/Clarifications can be found here: https://www.nmradigital.com/2020-event-info/class-rules-payouts/

Strange Engineering has provided superior braking components for the aftermarket automotive industry for decades. One of the key components to any braking system is the master cylinder. Strange offers two different bore size master cylinders that can be mounted either on the firewall, like most OEM configurations, or to the frame rail via the side mounting holes that are cast into the body. The St...

The If you build it, they will come statement doesn't apply much anymore, but if you prep it, they will come definitely does. With track prep being paramount to racer loyalty, having a good crew and the right track management in place is critical to a facility's success. So, when Florida's Orlando Speed World Dragway's President of Operations, Wade Rich, announced he would be leaving, there wa...

STS continues to expand its popular line-up of remote mount turbocharger systems by offering two twin turbo multi-fit kits. Capable of supporting up to 650 and 760 horsepower respectively, the kits include most of the major components required to adapt rear-mount turbochargers to vehicles. STS Rear Mount Multi Fit Dual Turbo Kits include turbochargers, waste-gates, air filters, patented twin pump ...

By Mary Lendzion Photos by NMRA and courtesy of Sondra Leslie Sondra Leslie has had a strong showing in NMRA JDM Engineering Limited Street. She finished fourth in points in 2018, and then third in 2019 after two runners-up and a win in her Mustang powered by a Coyote engine by MPR Racing Engines, Vortech V1-Ti supercharger and Turbo 400 by Transmission Specialties and sourced by JPC Racing...

Sniper EFI, a division of Holley, has released a new fuel injection system. Modeled after an Ultra XP carburetor, the Sniper Stealth 4150 features four 100 lb/hr injectors, dual feed configuration and supports up to 650 hp naturally aspirated. Other features include the high pressure fuel crossover line (already in the box), rear exit wiring for easier routing and a more stealth look, and a tim...

Maxima Racing Oils offers Performance Break-in Oil, a mineral based engine oil specifically formulated for breaking in engines with flat tappet camshafts, roller elements and where maximum anti-wear performance is needed. High ZDDP formulation combines the highest quality mineral base stocks with a shear-stable polymer system to provide fast and effective ring seal. Advanced, proprietary additive ...

Maxima Racing Oils features PSO Synthetic Racing Engine Oil, an ester-based racing engine oil jointly developed with NHRA's leading Pro Stock team. A true technological marvel, PSO's viscosity is half that of a typical 20wt and contains a unique and exclusive friction modifier system, enabling maximum power output by minimizing frictional losses. Through the use of advanced and proprietary chemist...

It takes quite a bit of determination, money, and time, to get a New Edge 2-valve SN95 Mustang into the 7s, but that's exactly what David Geisler Jr. did while testing at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Florida on March 26, 2020. Geisler had been working on his 99 model for the past few years, and the project kept evolving into something bigger as his desire to go quicker and faster accelerated...

The new controller from NOS features two completely independent stages of nitrous/fuel control, each with independent throttle position activation switch and progressive ramps. It eliminates the need for a window switch with fully customizable RPM on/off control. It has two programmable outputs, allowing control of timing retard or other devices. The handheld 2.4" LCD touch screen display, with...

Written by Steve Turner Photography courtesy of Nitto Tire For street/strip machines with big power, balancing traction and driveablity is a challenge that requires a special tire. For over 15 years, one of the most popular tires to hook up big-power street cars was the Nitto NT555R drag radial. Since that time modern muscle cars have grown more powerful and rolled off dealer lots with larger tire...

The SCT Livewire Vision Performance Monitor (part# 5015PWD) puts your 1996 - 2020 Ford & GM vehicle's vital stats on display. The easy-to-use monitoring device includes the latest data logging capabilities to precisely measure each drive and uncover your vehicle's power potential. Review your vehicle's data and performance tests with SCT's free software, Livelink. Extend the possibilities with...

By Mary Lendzion Photos by NMRA and courtesy of Matt Williams Ready to take things to the next level in NMRA JDM Engineering Limited Street, Matt Williams reached out to Rich Groh of Rich Groh Racing Engines last year. Together, they decided that they would replace Williams stock Coyote engine with a fresh 314 cubic-inch Coyote engine built by Groh and topped with Gen II Coyote heads enhan...

SPAL's already extensive line of high-performance electric fans for automotive, motorcycle, ATV and oil-cooler applications has grown to include eight new models. Available in pusher or puller designs, with paddle, straight or curved blades, they provide airflow rates from 260-1628 CFM in a sleek, low-profile design. Power comes from dust-proof, water-proof, fully sealed motors that meet or exceed...

Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA Power Festival Presented by HPJ Performance World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, Madison, IL May 28-31, 2020   Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals Atlanta Dragway, Commerce, GA June 25-28, 2020   Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing Presented by Nickey Performance Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL ...