By Mary Lendzion Clair Stewart has commanded a lot of attention since settling into NMRA G-Force Racing Coyote Stock a few years ago. He flew to a ninth place and third place finish in points in the category in 2017 and 2018, and then, he was more determined than ever going into 2019. In his Mustang packing a Gen 2 Coyote engine and G-Force G101-A four-speed transmission and flying Watson Racin...

If you've got race car problems, you can call Race Part Solutions. The concept of being able to provide multiple options to customers so that they can get to the finish line without having to wait on backordered items is what first inspired co-owners John Kerr and Darin Matera to start Race Part Solutions. The men met back in 87 while they were working at Horsepower Sales of Delray Beach, Flor...

The beloved Tru-Boost Gauge has been put to pasture, and is replaced with the new X-Series Tru-BoostX Boost Controller Gauge (PN 30-0352). The Tru-BoostX Boost Controller Gauge delivers all of the features you loved about the original only now with AEMnet for data logging and a big, fat internal MAP sensor that can handle boost pressures up to 80 PSI of boost. The King is dead, long live the King!...

Time for action! The RPM Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate for the current session of Congress. The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2019 (RPM Act) protects Americans right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles, along with industry's right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete. You may be one of the thousands of supporters who cont...

A reminder that Preliminary Rules requests must be submitted no later than 5PM (Pacific Time) today, Oct 18. We value all of your input and while not all requests are granted, each one is studied and determined if it is in the best interest of the category. Please submit your 2020 Preliminary Rule requests to: [email protected], be sure to include your name, NMRA car number, and support...

From the time when the Fox-body 5.0-liter Mustang phenomenon took off in the late 80s until today, Vortech Superchargers have been one of the most sought after bolt-ons for Mustang enthusiasts. Being able to bolt on 50-100 percent more horsepower propelled Mustangs into performance realms unknown, and the whirring noise from under the hood was a badge of honor for owners and a warning to all other...

Written By Steve Baur Photography by Kevin DiOssi From Mopar to Mustang and Cuda to Cobra Jet, EB Custom Works Eric Bardekoff takes a hands-on approach whether it's with fabrication or racing. You can see it in the Barracuda that he and his father, Jeff, built and race in NHRA Super Stock competition. You can also see it in the meticulously detailed S550 Mustang that he races in the NMRA's...

The 2019 Nitto Tire NMRA World Finals + Holley Ford Fest featured a new shootout and it was geared towards Ford's latest transmission, the 10R80. With backing from McLeod by Raybestos, the NMRA sanctioning body went looking for the quickest 10R80 competitors. Answering the call was Team Beefcake Racing's Terry Reeves with his Vortech-powered Mustang as he ran in the 8s and took home the big check ...

Interview by Mary Lendzion Photos by the Fastest Street Car Staff Charlie Booze Jr. has spent more than half of his life climbing into the cockpit of a race car. He's well-versed on everything from wheelies to high-winding, and wins to wrapping up season championships, and proof of that is in his five NMRA Hot Street championships and two NMCA Pro Stock championships. The Pennsylvania powerhou...

NMRA would like to kick-off the 2020 rules discussion in an effort to serve you better. With that in mind, please submit rule requests for the 2020 NMRA Ford Nationals by October 18, 2019. Our Tech Department, headed by Roger Conley, will begin evaluating those requests to help form the 2020 Preliminary Rules for next season. We value all of your input and while not all requests are granted, each ...

System 1 has introduced a new canister-style oil filter with an easily removable stainless steel mesh element. This facilitates prompt inspection of the lubricant for engine-damaging debris, and eliminates messy filter bisections. Engineered to fit virtually any engine block or remote mount, the housing is CNC machined from billet aluminum and black anodized. A 45-micron element is standard, bu...

Wrapping up another incredible season of NMRA Keystone Automotive Drag Racing Series, the 21st Annual Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, was made even more epic as it was run in conjunction with the Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival. The weather was hot and so was the competition as the NMRA racers battled it out for crucial last-minute po...

Stroud Safety has designed and is producing a SFI 4.1 rated Ballistic Blanket for the increasingly popular Ford 6R80 transmission. This blanket features seamless ballistic nylon construction, high-strength straps, and hardware to fit most applications. The 6R80 transmission is found in 2011+ Mustangs and is popular in the swapped engine classes. It's extremely strong from the factory and ready ...

Final 2019 NMRA Drag Racing Series presented by Keystone Automotive points are now published >>HERE<<, and class records are located >>HERE<<. Please take a moment to look them over. If you see a discrepancy, please send an email to [email protected]. As per our rules, there is a five-day review window for them. Unless otherwise contacted before 5PM (Pacific Time) o...

It has all come down to one more day. After a full season of competition, racers are headed into eliminations at the 21st Annual Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals Featuring the Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival. Not only are racers vying for a trip to the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle today at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky, but they are jockeying for position in the sea...

The NMRA Ford Nationals is excited to release its 2020 all-Ford event schedule. Operating for over 20 years, the NMRA series is the largest and longest running Ford performance series in the world. For 2020, the schedule packs in championship drag racing, exciting Street Car Shootouts, Car Shows, Manufacturer's Midways, and much more. The NMRA series has a lot to offer racers and fans in 2020 ...

The 21st Annual NMRA All-Ford World Finals and Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival is set to be the biggest Ford event of all time. Holley Performance Products and the NMRA are working hand-in-hand with state, county, and city officials to make ingress into the facility as smooth as possible. There are some construction challenges that attendees need to be aware of, particularly on Saturday morning...

The 21st Annual Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals Featuring the Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival action is revving up today at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The NMRA Ford Drag Racing machines will have two more rounds of qualifying, while the QA1 True Street contenders will head out on a cruise followed by three grueling, back-to-back passes to determine the quickest Ford st...

Friday is always a reason to celebrate, but for those attending the 21st Annual Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals Featuring the Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival, the start of the weekend will bring a host of exciting action to Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. If you are a fan of Ford performance, this is the place to be. Yesterday saw the track fill with participants and the d...

Today the day is the day the Ford universe has been longing for as the gates opened for the 21st Annual Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals Featuring the Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival. For the first time in the storied history of the NMRA's season finale, the event's traditional drag racing, manufacturer's midway, car show, and swap meet aren't the only draws. Joining those features are Aut...

Get the latest NMRA swag in the form of the all-new Mustang Comin' At You T-shirt. It's manufactured from black 100 percent cotton and pre-shrunk for the perfect fit. Retail price is $25.00 and it is available in Mens Sizes Small through 3XL. To order, visit www.powermall.com.

NMRA Ford Nationals is pleased to announce the Nitto Tire Pizza & Beer Racer Appreciation Party on Thursday September 27, 2018 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at Beech Bend Raceway. All racers, families, crew, and sponsors are invited to help celebrate the NMRA All-Ford World Finals with FREE pizza, beer, and other beverages. Brought to you by Keystone Automotive, NMRA is the biggest and longest runn...

The Modular engine platform is nearly a quarter-of-a-century old and it continues to impress the street and strip market with its versatility. From 5-second Pro Modifieds to class racing and street cars, the durability and performance of the stock engine block and cylinder heads are impressive. Keith Rhea of Wonder Racing has been on the forefront of the small-tire wars with his 2004 SVT Cobra and...

Holley is pleased to announce the release of the MSD PRO 600 CDI, an innovative eight-channel capacitive-discharge ignition developed specifically for high-horsepower applications with extreme cylinder pressure and coil-near-plug engine-management systems. Compatible with Holley EFI, GM LS platforms, and virtually any EFI setup (both 5v and 12v drivers), it's perfect for the high cylinder pressure...

Written By Ainsley Jacobs The closer you get to the finish line, the more exciting things get and such is the case for multi-time NMRA champion Frank Varela of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as he draws closer to completion on his new NMRA/NMCA VP Racing Fuels/Mickey Thompson Street Outlaw entry. Varela, who has been a staple in the NMRA and NMCA world pretty much since the beginning of time, has ...

Tank racing is only cool if you're racing actual tanks. For 2018 NMRA Steeda Limited Street champion Michael Ciborowski, he knew he needed something lighter if he wanted to go faster'so he made it happen and commissioned a near-clone of his current car. Running and winning in the inaugural NMRA Limited Street season with his red 14 Mustang GT, the Team Kubota captain quickly proved he was th...

Photography Courtesy of Trevor Flora at Fathouse Fabrications There's no denying that the photos just released of Fathouse Fabrications Jam Maker Mustang will get some attention. The turbo placement on this 2011 Mustang GT isn't something normally seen in the domestic market. It came from Jeremy's head, said Fathouse Fabrications Ben Stoner. Jeremy is Jeremy Howell and Stoner's business ...

The NMRA Technical Department has made the following rule clarification in the Limited Street Class: All TVS 2300 (2.3L) and TVS 2650 (2.65L) superchargers must have factory location mounted throttle body. Rear-mounted throttle bodies are prohibited. All other permitted combinations in the NMRA Advanced Fuel Dynamics Limited Street class will remain unchanged. This rule clarification will g...

It's time to put in your vote for the annual NMRA Drag Racing Series presented by Keystone Automotive racer and crew member awards. PLEASE CLICK >>HERE<< TO VOTE Deadline for nominations is October 4, 2019 ... NO EXCEPTIONS! For everyone's convenience, the above link will also be posted on the NMRA website and Facebook page. Please send only one set of nominations per NMRA mem...

Interview by Mary Lendzion Photos by FSC Staff When he was about ten years old, Justin Jordan began spending hour upon hour taking things apart and putting them back together at his family's home in Florida. He didn't care whether they were remote controls, drills, clocks or other items, but he did care about making them stronger, stouter and sturdier. As he approached 14, he became interested...

The Nitto Tire NMRA World Finals + Holley Intergalactic Ford Fest, taking place September 27-29 at Beech Bend Raceway, is going to be the biggest Ford motorsport event of the year, bringing all generations of Ford enthusiasts together in one location. McLeod by Raybestos is proud to introduce the 10R80 Throwdown, open to Mustangs, F-150s, and anything else with Ford's latest Overdrive transmission...

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 to purchase a complete racing outfit, he went for it. Now, Sylvester plans to debut a two-car team in NMRA Richmond Gear Factory Stock at the 21st Annual Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals at Kentucky's Beech Bend Raceway Park in late September. Sylve...

By Steve Turner Photography by Steve Turner and courtesy of BL Fabrication Whoosh. A red Mustang streaks by. The unmistakable sound of a blow-off valve exhales as the throttle lifts. Upon closer inspection, this is no ordinary pony car, it is a 2013 Boss 302. A special stallion engineered by Ford to carve up road courses across the then nation, the Boss is bred for speed, but this one's DNA is...

By Mary Lendzion After watching several NMRA races, Belinda Moore decided that she, too, wanted to climb into a car and compete. So, with her husband Cliff Moore's help, she readied herself and the family's 1995 Mustang for her first NMRA QA1 True Street race back in 2005, and she has been super-successful ever since. In the car that she refers to as mostly stock with a 5.0L engine, cold-air ...

Best of Show Winner: Mark and Sandy Heckman, 1966 Nova  Ford Muscle Winner: Jim Scott, 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Directors Choice Conservative and Best GM Winner: Gary Goodin, 1969 Camaro Best Late Model: Justin Dumke, 2014 Mustang Chrysler Muscle Winner: Ken Mushen, 1965 Dodge Coronet Directors Choice Modified: Bob Cook, 1966 Chevelle 2019 NMCA Joliet NMCA Host Club Midwest Thunder Best ...

Written by Phillip Thomas Photography courtesy of Haltech When you're looking at big-power mechanical injection or carburetion, it sometimes feels like being a boulder sitting on the banks of a river as the march of technology flows around you. While we've seen a rapid growth of EFI products and their capabilities, management systems that are tailored for mechanical injection and carburetion...

The driveline is often the last thing considered when jacking up power to extreme levels but a failure at the track is not the time to learn your slip yoke is the weak link. The new TH400 roller bearing slip yoke from Sonnax takes that worry completely off the table. Proven indestructible in track and street runs plus torture testing in the lab, you can confidently run colossal power from transmis...

NMRA/NMCA race officials provided a unique experience for the NMRA/NMCA QA1/Gear Vendors True Street field during the 14th annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing, held at the famous Route 66 Raceway (Joliet, IL). For the second year in a row they collaborated with Route 66 Raceway's Scott Paddock and Terry Greetham to open the NASCAR oval across the street at Chicagolan...

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 Glidden confirmed that he is working on reviving his historic black Fox body Mustang and the car has already been fired up. Revered as the most successful Mustang in heads-up drag racing, the 90 model Ford's historical significance is u...

     

With one round of eliminations completed the 14th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing Presented by FST Carburetors hits the home stretch as racers battle it out for a shot at a trip to the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle. Once the two series complete their programs the fastest racers from each series will clash in the Bob Curran Memorial Super Bowl Shootouts. ...

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 extra element of excitement as the two series battle head-to-head to capture coveted, exclusive Nitto Tire Diamond Tree Rings. The 14th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street legal Drag Racing presented by FST Carburetors kicked off with a perfect fore...

Excitement builds today at Route 66 Raceway as the 14th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing Presented by FST Carburetors gets into the thick of the action. With a round of qualifying on the slate, racers will have their last crack at jockeying for position on the ladders in the morning before round one of competition kicks into gear as racers strive toward a trip to ...

Today the 14th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing Presented by FST Carburetors kicks it up a notch as racers lock and load for the first round of qualifying. Competitors will begin to see just how their cars stack up against the competition as they jockey for position on the ladder. With the eventual goal of heading to the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle, racer...

Final Qualifying

The sun is shining down on the track surface at Route 66 Raceway in Joilet, Illinois, and the time is here for the 14th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing Presented by FST Carburetors. The crown jewel of the mid-season for both the NMRA and NMRA squads, the event will see both series run in tandem with racers seeking to visit the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle...

DeatschWerks has expanded its fuel rail product category to include the popular Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote engine platform. The Coyote rails have a starting retail price of $259. These rails are available immediately for order from DW dealers and distributors around the world. The DW fuel rails are CNC'd from billet T6061 aluminum with integrated brackets to increase stiffness and precision. Af...

For the second year in a row the NMRA/NMCA QA1/Gear Vendors True Street cruise will visit the Chicagoland Speedway NASCAR oval for a unique and exclusive experience. On Saturday, True Street participants will exit the Route 66 Raceway property and the cruise will take them across the street to the Chicagoland Speedway. A special route is being created to bring the group through the infield, and...