Origin Labs, pioneers of innovative supplements and energy drinks, has joined forces with Cruz Pedregon Racing for the remainder of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.  

"Origin is thrilled to be joining forces with a legend of the sport and future Hall of Famer Cruz Pedregon,” said Origin USA, CEO Brian Littlefield. “Cruz and his team embody the work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit required to pursue the American Dream we so deeply cherish. We couldn't think of a better partnership. 

In 1994, Steve Matusek, the son of immigrants from Eastern Europe, started Aeromotive, Inc on the strength of his vision, dedication to excellence and a commitment to developing the pinnacle of performance products. A quarter-century later, the company he founded has become an all-American success story worth celebrating—and that’s the plan when Aeromotive hosts its 25th anniversary celebration. 

Sonoma Raceway and the Sonoma chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) will continue to honor the spirit of the late Eric Medlen at the 13th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner on Thursday, July 25.

This memorable evening has kicked off the NHRA Sonoma Nationals drag racing weekend and honored Medlen’s memory since 2007.

Bill Bader Jr. didn’t need Jim Cantore to tell him he had a weather emergency. All he had to do was survey the grounds at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.

His parking lots were flooded. He stood in water that was more than ankle deep. When he unloaded a road roller in an attempt to effect repairs, “the thing immediately sank 2 ½ to 3 feet into the ground.”

NHRA officials announced today that the popular SamTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown category will feature a 32-car field at the upcoming 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Aug. 28-Sept. 2.

Six-time NHRA world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. took on a massive field of 700-plus talented bracket racers in Saturday's $525,000-to-win main event at US 131 Motorsports Park and came away as a final-four finisher in his JEGS.com Chevy II wagon.
 
The challenge was the highlight of four high-dollar bracket races contested between Wednesday and Saturday at "the Fastest Track in Michigan," and was attended by numerous NHRA professionals along with most of the top sportsman drag racers in the world.

Despite not qualifying for the eight-car field, Moroso Pro Boost driver John Strickland picked up the event win at the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Summer Nationals Ignited by Lithium Pros Batteries. Strickland was racing as an alternate at the South Georgia Motorsports Park event, which was completed Sunday afternoon.

A second evening of heavy pop-up rain storms forced Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) officials to push Saturday eliminations for the PDRA Summer Nationals Ignited by Lithium Pros Batteries into Sunday. Racing will resume at 9 a.m. at South Georgia Motorsports Park to complete the all-eighth-mile series’ fourth of eight races.

Gulf Western Oil has parted ways with leading Australia Pro Slammer outfit Team Bray.

The naming rights sponsorship deal that commenced in 2016 and covered the two Pro Slammers driven by father and son Victor and Ben Bray, a Toyota Solara raced by Ben in Sports Compact and two burn-out cars.