Don Nelson, owner of the California Hustler 1977 Pontiac Firebird nitro Funny Car, announced that veteran crew chief Ronnie Swearingen has joined the team in their quest for the

For years, Bob Book’s specialty was working on carburetors. Now, he’s gaining quick notoriety as an engine builder at his Book Racing Enterprises Inc., shop in Bonfield, Ill. Bonfield

For years and years, CompetitionPlus.com has asked members of the racing community to provide our readers with what they are most thankful for during this

Former Funny Car racer turned crew chief Jim Head has a good handle on tuning a nitro engine, but the special medical box attached to his hip is

THURSDAY SPORTSMAN – DEMKE, LINDBERG HEADLINE FIRST DAY POMONA QUALIFYING Not content with knowing he’s going to be the

  Originally published April 2009 John Force Remembers the First Season “On the Tour” Force probably signs more autographs in a weekend now than

Shortly after the New Year I was asked by the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America if I’d write a short biography for the induction of Raymond Beadle.  The ceremony

Raymond Beadle has died. As expected as it was after so many recent health problems, it is still a shock. You see, Beadle was larger than life,

In a stunning development, legendary nitro Funny Car driver John Force announced Wednesday his crew chief Jimmy Prock is no longer with the Castrol GTX team and John Force Racing.

At 61 years old, and as Pro Modified’s winningest driver, there is little Shannon Jenkins has to do in Pro Modified. Jenkins, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., enjoys spending as