In just his second event behind the wheel of Dave Pierce’s new screw-blown M&M Transmission 2010 Mustang, Ron Muenks scored a season-ending win in Stroud Safety Pro Mod Saturday night at the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service Xtreme Texas World Finals at Xtreme Raceway Park. He defeated fellow past MWDRS Pro Mod champion and series founder Keith Haney in the final round. 
 
Jim Whiteley, a three-time NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, picked up his first win in J&A Service Top Alcohol Funny Car, defeating wife Annie in an all-YNot Racing final round. 

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels announced that Heather Tausch, currently director, Product Management, has been promoted to senior director, Marketing. 

In this new role, Tausch will lead Mickey Thompson’s Product and Marketing teams and will be responsible for overseeing the strategy and execution for all product development and marketing activities to form holistic consumer-targeted go-to-market plans.

Jason Lee is doing pretty much what he's done for the Radial vs. The World division for the last several trips to South Georgia Motorsports... showing no mercy.

Lee, of Vernon, California, made his cross-country trip worthwhile on the first day of qualifying at the No Mercy 13 drag radial race by driving his way to the top of qualifying with a 3.573 elapsed time at 206.39.

Championship contending NHRA Top Fuel driver, Justin Ashley along with primary sponsor Phillips Connect are teaming up with the Wyakin Foundation in the weeks leading up to Veteran’s Day to raise money and honor our servicemen and servicewomen. In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Phillips Family and Justin Ashley Racing are hosting a raffle in support of all the brave men and women who risked their lives for our freedom. Through the Wyakin Foundation, an organization that helps connect wounded and injured veterans to successful and fulfilling civilian futures, donations are now being accepted that will provide those the chance to win various prizes, not to mention the biggest prize of all - helping Wyakin onboard a new veteran into its life-changing program.

It’s a relationship that has withstood the test of time, and this weekend, it will be looking for low elapsed times. 

Edelbrock and Comp Cams has signed on as a primary sponsor for Rick Ware Racing and driver Clay Millican. The Memphis, Tennessee-based  Comp Cams began working with Millican back when he raced Super Gas. Millican lives in Drummond, Tenn., which is on the outskirts of Memphis. 

Millican’s tenacity and passion align with the competitive spirit of the Edelbrock Group.

Paul Lee, President of the Wharton Automotive Group continues to grow his portfolio with the acquisition of the small diameter racing clutch and drivetrain component line of PowerTrain Technology (PTT) of Algonquin, IL. 

PTT has a two-decade record of putting drivers in the winners' circle with reliable cutting edge racing clutch and drivetrain products.

PTT will be relocating to McLeod Racing’s facility in Anaheim, CA and the products will be available through McLeod Racing and their worldwide distribution network.

With a company name that fits perfectly in the sport of drag racing, Nitrous Keys has become the latest addition to Jim Dunn Racing’s group of sponsors. Nitrous Keys www.nitrouskeys.com, headquartered in Las Vegas, is focused on speed and performance in their product delivery to consumers, just like the Nitro Funny Car does on track. 
 
Nitrous Keys joins primary Funny Car sponsor Kindness General Contractors (KGC) at the second to last race of the season. The hometown-based automotive aftermarket solutions company has created a revolutionary Key Making System that uses cutting-edge software and hardware. This technology enables technicians to easily navigate modern key-making and provide efficient services to the industry.

With four legends set to take the stage, as well as a must-see topic for any racing fan, the NHRA Breakfast is set to return to the SEMA Show on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center.

The popular NHRA Breakfast, which has been a staple of the SEMA Show for more than 20 years, takes place from 7:30-9 a.m. on Nov. 2 and will feature NHRA legends Don Prudhomme, Richard Tharp, Lee Beard, and Frank Hawley coming together to discuss a thrilling topic: “Bent Rules, Bailed Fists and Drag Strip Battles.”

The fastest name in credit card processing, otherwise known as Global Electronic Technology, Inc. returns to the world’s fastest motorsport with Pro Stock Motorcycle National Champion Hector Arana Jr, and the Arana Racing team.

Coming off a Pro Stock Motorcycle National Event win at the 2nd annual Stampede of Speed Fall Nationals, Arana Racing has high hopes for the remainder of the season.