Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels is going street car racing nationwide in 2021, serving as the title sponsor of the newest full-time NMCA Muscle Car Nationals drag race category.

The Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Street Outlaw category will be contested at all six NMCA national events this year. The fast-paced 275 Radial class joins five other heads-up eliminators to create one of the most diverse championship lineups in drag racing.

NHRA and Right Trailers, Inc. have teamed up to announce the “Right on the Number” program, a three-year agreement beginning this season.

It's race day at the Fremont Dragstrip, located in Freemont, Ca.. Qualifying is complete, now it's time to begin the process of eliminating down for a winner of the inaugural VRHRA Golden Gate Nationals, Race 8 of 9 in the Virtual Reality Hot Rod Association. 

It's all fun in fantasy land to get away from the troubles of what is happening in the real world. 

For those new to this fantasy world, this is how it works. The race with the most votes advances to the next round. We had two days of voting to seed the eight-car fields. 

First-round ends tonight at 6 PM EST. 

Former NHRA Pro Stock and Competition Eliminator racer Rodger Brogdon isn’t shy about putting his money where his heart is.

Brogdon has partnered his ROOFTEC business with Owens Corning to create the NHRA D4 Bonus Fund.

For instance, in Competition Eliminator, the champion will receive $50,000 for winning the divisional title, while the runner-up pockets $25,000. The program, which pays up to $175,000 for the class alone, delivers back to the 10th spot.

To be eligible, Comp racers must compete in five of the six events on the D4 schedule.

Little did Rick Jones know when he purchased a 1969 Camaro in 1978 that it would be the cornerstone of a storied career in race car fabricating. Over 30 years of building race cars have come full circle for Rick and his son Rickie. Their RJ Race Cars, Quartermax brand, has been named the official chassis builder of the World Doorslammer Nationals promoted by Drag Illustrated, scheduled for next month in Orlando, Fla.

Jones’ focus has not been dragsters or Funny Cars; instead, his successful shop in Galesburg, Ill., has become a destination for those seeking top doorslammers and accessories.

RJ Race Cars have built cars for many of the top names in Pro Stock, Pro Mod, and the sportsman ranks, and last year celebrated back-to-back NHRA championships for Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Stevie “Fast” Jackson (Pro Mod) with the RJ chassis brand.

Don Schumacher Racing confirmed today its longstanding partnership with NAPA AUTO PARTS will extend into the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, as veteran driver Ron Capps makes a bid for a second Funny Car title aboard the NAPA AUTO PARTS Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.
 
“Our relationship with NAPA is extremely important, and we’re thrilled to continue to fly the NAPA flag,” said team owner Don Schumacher. “They’ve been tremendous supporters of Ron and DSR, and we’re very proud to have partnered with them for so many years. We look forward to delivering more wins for NAPA in 2021.”
 
Kevin Herron, President, US Automotive added “NAPA is excited to be starting our 14th season as the primary sponsor for DSR and Ron Capps. Having a team and a brand ambassador, like Ron Capps, who understands our business, our employees, and our customers, makes them a valuable resource in helping to build upon the 95 years of NAPA brand equity. Looking forward to great success on and off the track in 2021.”

Here's a sneak peek at the latest El General Pro Modified entry rolling out of Jerry Bickel Race Cars. While the previous entries driven by Jose Gonzalez were boosted by a turbocharger, we hear this rocket is on its way to ProLine Engines to be outfitted with a Procharger combination. Regardless, we expect this Chevrolet to be awfully fast.  

World championship crew chief Mike Green has proven over his standout career he can adjust, work, and win with any driver – young or old.

Green guided Austin Prock to his first Top Fuel national event career win in Seattle in 2019 with John Force Racing. In 2020, Green was back at Don Schumacher Racing and helped Tony Schumacher win the 85th Top Fuel national event of his career when he captured the title in Houston.

Green was the crew chief of the U.S. Army Top Fuel Dragster for nine seasons and he guided Schumacher to 28 event titles and world championships in 2009 and 2014.

After a strong performance at the inaugural event, Pro Modified veteran Jason Scruggs is eager for another shot at the $50,000 prize at the second annual CTech Manufacturing World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS.
 
Scruggs and his family business, ScruggsFarm.com, have also signed on as an event sponsor for the race happening March 5-7 at Orlando Speed World Dragway.

Watson Racing has confirmed Dayco as a new sponsor. Watson Racing and Dayco will team up to compete in both the NHRA SAMTech Factory Stock Showdown and NMCA Holley EFI Factory Super Cars, with drivers Chuck Watson Sr. and Chuck Watson Jr. at the controls of two 2019 Cobra Jet Mustangs.

“We’ve been competitive the last few seasons with our 2019 Cobra Jet Mustang, going 7s at 180-plus mph,” said Chuck Watson II. “My dad has competed in both NHRA and NMCA competition, and he’s consistently qualified at the front, set records and won races. We are excited to add Dayco to our program and we anticipate a great working partnership where both parties can benefit from the data we gather.”

“The folks at Dayco share the same passion as we do at Watson Racing,” said Chuck Watson Sr. “We strive for perfection on and off the track and it’s fantastic to work with a company on the cutting edge of engine technology like Dayco.”