Texas-based FastNews Network, Inc., has acquired Drag Race Central and its website, dragracecentral.com. Through the acquisition, Drag Race Central will continue to generate reliably fast and accurate race results from events across the nation. Content on the widely known and frequently visited website will also continue to include feature stories and captivating images provided by well-known motorsports journalists and legendary drag racing photographers.
 
"I'm excited about this new chapter for FastNews Network," said the company's president and one of its founders, Rick Green. "Over the years, we've seen dragracecentral.com grow in popularity, and we expect that trend to continue. This website has become a destination for anyone looking for detailed results, whether it's in the Sportsman or Pro ranks. There is no other website or social media outlet that offers this much detail so quickly and without charge."

KATO Fastening Systems has joined Justin Ashley, driver of the Davis Motorsports Top Fuel Dragster, as a marketing partner for the 2020 season. KATO is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality fasteners for automotive, aerospace and defense applications. KATO is the original inventor and manufacturer of the bi-directional Tangless helical coil screw thread insert and tools. Most notably is KATO's new Lockone product, a locking device designed to prevent a standard nut from loosening free under vibration. KATO's California division, Thread Kits Company, specializes in a variety of thread repair products. 

More than a decade after Kenny Koretsky made his final competitive runs down a dragstrip, his son, Kyle Koretsky, is now preparing to make his debut in the NHRA Pro Stock class. Kyle, 30, will be racing a Chevy Camaro prepared by the Mooresville, N.C. based Ken Black Racing team. He plans to debut at the 51st annual NHRA Gatornationals, March 12-15 in Gainesville, Fla.
 
“I grew up watching my dad race and from the time I was a little kid, all I wanted to do was follow his lead and race in Pro Stock. I can't believe it's finally going to happen,” Kyle said. “I definitely have a little bit of nerves, but I’ve been around these cars my whole life, so I have a good idea what to expect. Pro Stock cars are not easy to drive, but I’m determined to learn. I’m going to be surrounded by a team that is full of champions like Greg Anderson, Jason Line and Bo Butner, so that’s a big plus. I can’t think of a better group to be a part of.”

With all of the news floating around about KB Racing following Jason Line's surprise retirement after 2020, with the help of the team's publicist Kelly Wade, we can confirm the team's line-up/plans for the upcoming season.

Bo Butner will return as a third driver sponsored by Strutmasters.com and also campaign a Summit-sponsored Factory Stock Showdown entry.

KB Racing will supply horsepower for Deric Kramer and Matt Hartford. It is still undetermined if Wally Stroupe will return.

John Force Racing will feature four full-time hot rods in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series driven by their returning 2019 roster of drivers, Robert Hight, John Force, Brittany Force and Austin Prock.

President of John Force Racing and reigning three-time Funny Car world champion Robert Hight will continue to drive the Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS with his tandem of crew chiefs Jimmy Prock and Chris Cunningham. The trio picked up their third world title in 2019 after earning eight No. 1 qualifiers and winning six races, a career high for Hight. Hight, who has raced for Auto Club of Southern California / AAA for his entire career, won his 50th (and 51st) career victory as well as his 500th round win in what was a historic 2019. The title year comes after winning four races in seven final rounds on their way to finishing second in 2018. 

The changes NHRA announced Jan. 22 and made to get into the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship provided similar thoughts of frustration from team owner Bob Vandergriff Jr., Pro Stock pilot Matt Hartford and Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Matt Smith and one different viewpoint from nitro Funny car world champion Matt Hagan.

As NHRA stated, like in the past, the top 10 drivers in each of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories at the conclusion of the NHRA U.S. Nationals Sept. 7 will earn positions in the Countdown to the Championship.

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship will see some new elements this year. Competitors may earn their way into the Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s version of the playoffs, by one of two ways.

As in previous years, the top ten drivers in each of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories at the conclusion of the NHRA U.S. Nationals will earn positions in the Countdown to the Championship.

New for 2020, drivers in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series who meet a minimum set of requirements will also earn their place in the playoffs. 

After a busy off-season that saw Kalitta Motorsports add or extend sponsorship relationships nearly half a dozen marketing partners the multi-time world championship winning organization is ready to get back on the track. The 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will see Kalitta Motorsports field two Top Fuel Dragsters and one Nitro Funny Car throughout the season.  

Stevie "Fast" Jackson might not be able to outrun John Force in his race car. He's likely not even signed a tenth of the autographs the 16-time NHRA champion has.

But what he can say, according to the latest ARP Question of the Week poll, he's the most entertaining drag racer in the NHRA at this moment.

Jackson scored a majority of 41-percent of the votes cast, to edge Force, who reeled in a 33-percent share. Nitro thumping, warm-up hero Scott Palmer was third-most with 13 percent.