Monday afternoon, KB Titan Racing announced the merger of their race engine properties. By Tuesday, they began filling the roster of drivers. 

NHRA Rookie of the Year driver Camrie Caruso becomes the first driver announcement since the merger. 

“This is an exciting move for me, but it would not be possible without an amazing rookie season learning from Jim Yates and working with Jamie and Toni Yates,” said Caruso who finished the regular season in the Top Ten and qualified for every NHRA national event. “The opportunity to become a team driver for KB Titan Racing was too good to pass up. I want to thank Jim, Toni, and Jamie for everything, and they will always hold a special place in my heart. I am looking forward to making an immediate impact with KB Titan Racing and developing even more as a driver.”

NHRA officials announced that Flexjet, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, has been named the title sponsor of the exciting NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class for the upcoming 2023 season. The fan-favorite Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown category will feature 10 races at NHRA national events next year, adding a pair of races to the schedule.

Flexjet will also become the Official Private Aviation Partner of the NHRA.

It’s different, and that’s precisely what they want.

The promoters of the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Modified World Series confirmed that not only will the most volatile doorslammers on the planet be in the show, but also the Xtreme Front Wheel Drive Challenge. The Xtreme Front Wheel Drive Challenge will be held in conjunction with the 2023 World Series of Pro Mod, March 3-5, at Bradenton Motorsports Park, officials announced.
 
“We couldn’t be more excited to add the inaugural Xtreme Front Wheel Drive Challenge to the 2023 running of the World Series of Pro Mod,” said Drag Illustrated Founder and Editorial Director Wes Buck. “This is a community of racers, teams and fans that we feel strongly deserve to be a part of this massive event and will bring a unique energy and enthusiasm to WSOPM. We’ve extended invites to many of the best Sport Compact racers in the world and can’t wait to see them battle it out for $20,000.”

Innovative thinkers and dynamic presenters are wanted for the 2023 SEMA Show and the association’s year-round virtual education program --

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is planning its 2023 education program and has issued a call for speakers for its annual SEMA Show--taking place in Las Vegas in November 2023--and its year-round virtual education program. Dynamic and entertaining presenters who can share new skills and ideas targeted to the automotive aftermarket are invited to apply at www.sema.org/speakers.

Check out the newest hot rod to roll out of Jerry Bickel Race Cars. This new Camaro is destined for Canadian Jay Santos and will compete in the Pro Modified division. 

At five-foot-six, 155-pounds, Justin Ashley knew his options were limited, yet it didn't deter him from pushing beyond his natural boundaries. The high school football standout wanted to play college ball, so he tried out for Ithaca College.

Ashley made the team in the most longshot odds since Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger's experience with Notre Dame.

It didn't take Ashley long to realize the differences between high school sports and the NCAA, even in Division III. In high school, Ashley was an all-district wide receiver and team captain.

Chevrolet Performance has announced the release of the 2023 COPO Camaro. Unlike the supercharged cars that get so much attention, this example has an EFI-equipped big-block engine but displaces what may be the most cubes in the history of OEM car releases – 632 CID!