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Wolf’s Word: No Prep Racing Is A Return To Drag Racing’s Beginnings
Growing up and living in the bracket-racing-rich state of Indiana, where street racing is relatively uncommon and grudge racing even less so, there isn’t a whole lot of exposure to these unique,...
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Wolf’s Word: Can We Prepare For The Unthinkable?
At certain points in life, we’re all compelled to consider our own mortality. The reasons we meditate on it are as unique as the human race itself, but it is arguably never more present than in “it...
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Question Of The Week: Can Anybody In Pro Stock Stop KB Racing?
Pro Stock in 2016 has been the Summit Racing Show. Ken Black Racing teammates Greg Anderson and Jason Line have thoroughly dominated the association’s penultimate all-motor class, with one of the pair...
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Hi, I’m New Here, Kinda: Dragzine’s Associate Editor Brian Wagner
I’ve always heard that if you do what you love, you never really have to work, and now I get to test that theory firsthand. My name is Brian Wagner and I’m the new Associate Editor here at Dragzine....
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Opinion: Despite Accidents, Wheelie Bars Are Bad For Radial Racing
The latest psuedo-blowover accident in South Georgia over the weekend by veteran driver Stevie Jackson has a lot of people in the community talking, with many calling for the rulesmakers to institute...
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What’s Your Take On The ‘New’ Pro Stock One Year Later?
One year ago, the NHRA’s not-so-factory hot rod eliminator, Pro Stock, was the talk of the drag racing community, as the series had made the difficult, perhaps necessary, but certainly unprecedented...
View ArticleWolf’s Word: Pro Modified Has Stood The Test Of Time. And Money
One constant throughout the last 25 years — and if the current state is any indication, for many more years to come — has been Pro Modified, which has long since shed its fad status.
View ArticleWhat Happened To Pro Stock, You Ask? Here’s What…
How did we get here? What happened to Pro Stock, and could it have been prevented? Here's a look at what we believe are the factors in play that led to the class. downfall.
View ArticleFrom The Editor: Who Should Come First, The Fan Or The Racer?
There's a very basic principle to putting on a show, and that's thinking of both your fans as much as your racers, giving them what they paid to see, at an hour they're willing to stay to see it.
View ArticleWhat If NHRA Nitro Teams Could Only Use One Engine All Weekend?
How different might NHRA big-show nitro racing be if all teams were limited to a single short block and cylinder heads per race: more competition and parity, and more participation? We think so.
View ArticleGM Engines In A Ford? What’s Your Take On Latest Pro Stock Ruling?
What are your thoughts and comments following the NHRA's historic decision to allow crossbreeding of engines and vehicles in Pro Stock?
View ArticleOp-Ed: 2024 Mustang GT is About to Break Records at the Drag Strip
The 2024 Mustang GT could quietly ride off with the title of the fastest all-motor pony car ever built. A fitting ending to the first pony car.
View ArticleRacing Over Records: The Looming Paradigm Shift In Radial Racing
Following two decades of run-away performance gains, elite-level radial racing has reached a wall That reality is forcing a shift from 'moonshots' to qualify racing and consistency
View ArticleRob’s Car Movie Review: Fast Company (1979)
This installment of Rob's Car Movie Review looks at "Fast Company". If you like muscle cars, nitro, and racing this movie is for you!
View ArticleFrom The Editor: Variety Is The Spice Of Life…And Drag Racing
Despite the ongoing negative commentary, the NHRA's second four-wide drag race was a verifiable success The four-wide concept is a perfect illustration of the variety and diversity of drag racing
View ArticleEditorial: Can You Differentiate Rules Disparity From Hard Work?
All too often, good old-fashioned hard work is masked as an unfair advantage in the rulebook; should a racer or group of racers be penalized for outworking and outsmarting the field?
View ArticleWhy You Should NOT Emissions Delete Your Diesel Truck
We discuss facts and myths about emissions delete diesel trucks and how things have changed. Deleting your truck is no longer necessary.
View ArticleIs The Ford Performance FP700 Package A True SVT Lightning Successor
Ford Performance released its FP700 with an aim at the F-150 market. Is the FP700 package a true successor to the legendary SVT Lightning?
View ArticleCan Drag Racing Support Yet Another New Series?
The drag-racing world is splintered, with just about every style of straightline performance imaginable Three capable NHRA veterans have begun an alternative series, but does the sport need it?
View ArticleVic Edelbrock Jr’s Love Affair Of The Automobile
The late Vic Edelbrock Jr., turned his family business into an iconic dynasty, and protected the entire aftermarket automotive parts industry against government over-regulation through perilous times.
View ArticleFrom The Editor: Working Together, A High Tide Can Lift All Boats
With the rise of unconventional new forms of racing and growing disdain for old, the degree of vitriol amongst opposing factions of fans and racers indeed has some negative consequences.
View ArticleWhy Drag Racing Struggles To Build The Hype Of Football, Boxing
Boxing is a prime example that rarity and exclusivity create a unique atmosphere and level of hype for an event The challenge for drag racing is creating this aura while contesting a host of races per...
View ArticleWolf’s Word: Keeping Focus On What Drag Racing Is All About
The accolades of winning are always great, but the fun you had and the memories you make with those around you in the process are more important than winning and material things.
View ArticlePre-Season Predictions: The 2024 NHRA Professional Champions
With the season-opening Gatornationals on tap this week, we make our annual predictions for the pro-class NHRA champions of 2024.
View ArticleLarger Than Life: LA Times Podcast On A Street Racing Legend
Los Angeles Times docu-series podcast, “Larger Than Life” explores the life of legendary Los Angeles street racer Big Willie Robinson.
View ArticleQuestion Of The Week: Are State-Of-The-Art Racing Venues Necessary?
Does our sport sell a little piece of its soul when its racetracks become lifeless, modern palaces? I contend drag racing could use some Fenway Park's, some Wrigley Field's, with all the charm of...
View ArticleFrom The Editor: Reduced NHRA Schedule Unwanted, But Arguably Needed
The NHRA's reduced 18-race Pro Stock schedule illustrates a necessary change in the landscape of professional drag racing. Fewer races means less cost and more participation, and with that, less could...
View ArticleCourtney Force’s Departure Will Have An Effect For Years To Come
The loss of young stars like Courtney Force matters not just today, but in the years ahead for NHRA drag racing. Dragzine weighs in on the importance of -- and the worth -- of long-term establishment...
View ArticleGame Review: Doorslammers 2 Brings Drag Racing Reality To Mobile
The Doorslammers 2 drag racing bucks the idea that a mobile device can't exude realism. We downloaded the game and dove in headfirst -- warning: this game is highly addicting!
View ArticleNASCAR May Be Goliath, But The NHRA Has What It Doesn’t
NASCAR's lack of authentic, gruff personalities has led to scenes like a sparsely-attended Bristol race. The NHRA, for its part, has the relatable stars to carry it into the future that stock car...
View ArticleThe NHRA Must Trim Cost Of Pro Class Racing: Here’s How It Starts
Reducing costs is of paramount importance to the longevity of the NHRA's professional eliminators. As Pro Stock has proven, less is more: here's how the NHRA can adjust for the future.
View ArticleWhat Are We Doing To Preserve The Sport Of Drag Racing?
Drag racing stands at a defining time, a unique point in its long history. The decisions we make now can shape and preserve the sport for generations to come.
View ArticleCommentary: Combat, Bribery, Qualifying Tricks Teach What Lessons?
Wild NHRA Season Finale At Pomona Unmatched For Over-The Top Drama In All Pro Classes What Does NHRA Need To Do About Face-Shoving, Other Alleged ‘Shenanigans?’
View ArticleWhat If The NHRA Could Hit The Reset Button? Here’s Our Wish List…
The interruption of COVID-19 could well force change to the NHRA's traditional norms. Here's a small wish-list of items we've compiled, from 2-day races to dragsters racing funny cars.
View ArticleDo You Embrace Or Oppose Paperless Tech Cards And Time-Slips?
Largely out of necessity, tracks and series are finally moving to paper-free tech cards and timeslips. Do you embrace or oppose this shift from tradition? Share your take!
View ArticleWolf’s Word: The Unlikely Marriage Of Street Racing And The NHRA
Can the NHRA and street racers (and the Street Outlaws) really work in harmony without overstepping their theoretical boundaries? I’d answer that with an emphatic yes and no.
View ArticleYour Thoughts: Should The NHRA Allow Imports Into Pro Modified?
Now capable of running in the 5.70's at over 250 mph -- reliably -- should the NHRA invite the imports into Pro Modified, thus adding an extra layer of drama and rivalry?
View ArticleWolf’s Word: Drag Racing – Still A Wonderful, Thriving Sport
Our sport may not look the same as it did a generation ago, but that doesn't mean it isn't a thriving community that's full of opportunity for racers, fans, and manufacturers. And here's the proof.
View ArticleCommentary: Torrence DQ Would’ve Sent Wrong Message To Racers, Fans
Steve Torrence and Cameron Ferre overshadowed the NHRA Finals with their fiery first-round dust-up on Sunday. Regardless of which side you're on, their emotionally-charged incident was great for drag...
View ArticleIn Your Opinion: Could The NHRA Prosper Without John Force?
John Force Racing was a glaring absentee as the NHRA resumed racing last weekend. Force is like;y to return, but in the short and long term, his personality remains a valuable asset.
View ArticleCould Nitro-Burning Altereds Serve As A Hybrid Big-Show Car?
If the NHRA ever moved to a condense to a single nitro category, could the fuel altered fit the bill? The response to the recent 4-second, 300 mph run suggests it could.
View ArticleYes I Am A Dinosaur, And Why I Feel Electric Cars Suck
America was built on four things: God, guns, guts, and the automobile. Why should we get rid of the beloved gasoline-fed automobile to drive electric RC cars?
View ArticleNo-Prep Is The Formula Drag Racing Has Long Needed
No-prep is the latest -- and perhaps greatest -- evolution to date of competition intended to equalize competition, delivering parity, unpredictability, and relatability to the machinery.
View ArticleMake Open Racecar Trailers Great Again!
Enclosed trailers are highly useful, but nothing is as cool as a racecar on an open trailer! Our readers shared some photos of their way-cool racing haulers.
View ArticleWhat Tony Stewart’s Involvement Could Mean For The NHRA
NASCAR and open wheel star Tony Stewart's presence brings greater visibility to NHRA drag racing, but his businesses and promotion knowledge could be game-changing for the sport.
View ArticleHOLY SHIP! What’s The Reason Enthusiasts Can’t Get Parts?
Internet forums, YouTube, and news agencies are all finger-pointing of where the bottlenecks in shipping are to blame. We asked why we can't get parts, in hopes to get some answers
View ArticleIs A “No Prep Kings” Legal Car What Pro Modified Should Have Been?
"No Prep Kings" has rolled back the clock in a sense, maintaining a strict standard for its cars and in the process created an identity all its own, proving real cars can still be fast.
View ArticleFriendly Fire: Your Voice Has Been Heard on EVs
If there is one thing that will make you want to reach and touch someone, it’s EVs. In our hobby nothing is more polarizing than EVs.
View ArticleFact Is, Drag Racing Is An Entertainment Dollar Bargain
Contrary to what you've heard or believe, admission to a drag race is an absolute bargain on the whole. Drag racing also offers a truly unrivaled dollar-to-time ratio.
View ArticleCamping World Out, But NHRA’s Resurgence Paints Bright Future
Camping World recently informed the NHRA it will not renew its title rights deal after the 2024 season. Despite the bad news, the series' resurgent trend affords it great opportunity in landing a major...
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