Officials for World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Illinois, today announced the purchase of Gateway National Golf Links, the 220-acre golf course and clubhouse adjacent to the speedway. The purchase of Gateway National allows the 380-acre motorsports complex to expand its entertainment holdings. Gateway National is considered the top public golf course in the St. Louis area, boasting a 7,178-yard links-style course with bent grass fairways. Golf course operations will not be interrupted.

Entech Oil and Lubricants was named as the Official Oil & Lubricant of Funny Car Chaos for the 2020 championship season. VP of National Sales and Motorsports Marketing, Scott Cousimano, has big plans for his increased involvement with the series, not only the on-site oil and lubricant supplier, but also a participant with his ‘Nitro Mafia’ nostalgia funny car.

Janette Thornley loves going fast.

But one thing the “Nitro Granny” isn’t about to rush is her entrance into NHRA Top Fuel Harley racing. Her approach is a well-thought-out, patient process that will see her make the jump only when she’s good and ready.

Thornley, 52, earned her license in the category Nov. 21 at South Georgia Motorsports Park. A four-time national champion in Pro Fuel competition, in which nitromethane is also used as the primary fuel, Thornley said she “hopes” to make her Top Fuel debut in late April at zMAX Dragway near Charlotte.

The 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Series season had everything for Matt Hagan – except a world championship.

The nitro Funny Car driver for Don Schumacher Racing made a late charge in the six-race Countdown to the Championship finishing third in the points standings – 74 points behind champion Robert Hight.

2020 brought a great deal of pressure onto the sports world, and NHRA drag racing was no exception. Despite all of the unique challenges, Don Schumacher Racing enjoyed many bright spots both on and off the track throughout the year.

Heading into the final stretch of 2020, drag racing’s winningest organization reflects on a season dotted with many highlights:

Wild Horse Motorsports Park will be available for teams seeking test time before the NHRA Winternationals, scheduled for Feb. 6-9, 2020, in Pomona, Ca.

After just missing his fourth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship, and second in row, in 2019, Matt Smith is fueled to reach the pinnacle again in 2020.

Smith finished third in the points – 46 points behind world champ Andrew Hines in the Harley-Davidson camp.

“Denso is back onboard as the primary sponsor for my bike and Angie’s bike,” said Matt, who had two wins last season in Chicago and Las Vegas in the fall. “I know for a fact that I will be really good and I’m about 150 percent sure Angie is going to have her best year ever next year with what we have found with her bike over the winter so far. I’m really looking forward to (2020) with our program.”

Veteran NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Scotty Pollacheck will be competing again in 2020 with Matt Smith Racing and will have financial backing from Strutmasters.

Strutmasters will be Pollacheck’s primary sponsor for the 16-race 2020 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle season which begins March 12-15 at the Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.

In 2019, Strutmasters.com signed on as Pollacheck’s primary sponsor the last six races of the season.

With the NHRA's Pro Modified cars getting quicker and faster with each season, the sanctioning body has implemented a score of enhanced safety requirements for its participants in 2020.

Starting at the NHRA Gatornationals, all Pro Modified entries must now include a fresh air system similar to those run by the fuel classes, as well as the front ends on all cars must have a fireproof coating. Additionally, open transmissions will no longer be allowed and must be covered with a tunnel made of carbon fiber, aluminum, or steel.

Additionally, every car must have a universally located electrical ON/OFF switch, as well as a mount inside of the vehicle, above the driver's head. The fuel shutoff must now be mechanical.