Last year Australian Pro Mod racer Steve Easton drove the Patriot Pro Mod, a ’63 split window Corvette, to two wins and a career best elapsed time before packing it in for a well-deserved off-season.  In partnership with crew chief Randy Minadeo the duo made steady improvement throughout the season. With Minadeo once again handling the chassis and suspension while Easton manages the driving duties and weighing in on engine tune-up and drive train the pair expects even more positive results in 2019. Easton and the Patriot Pro Mod team are starting off more prepared and more excited for a busy Pro Mod campaign throughout Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, North Carolina and Virginia.

“We really didn’t take too much time off after last season,” said Easton. “We were right back in the shop working on the whole car. My tune-up really came together at the end of the season and to finish the way we did is a tribute to everyone on this team and all our sponsors. I think we will be even stronger this season.”

Bo Butner is not happy.

Sure, he has one of the best cars in the entire Pro Stock class. He has four wins. He has been the fastest qualifier twice. And he is leading the Pro Stock points. But Butner still isn’t happy.

Why?

When Victor and Ben Bray completed their recent 400 Thunder Winternationals race weekend at Willowbank Raceway, they also closed a chapter of their racing history. Thus ended their two-and-a-half year partnership with Gulf Western Oil.

We had an exceptional response to our last drawing for the vintage-themed Reher-Morrison t-shirt that we gave away two.

Don't worry, if you registered for the Reher-Morrison drawing, there's no need to reregister. You're already in the drawing for our next beauty, a classic-themed Don "The Snake" Prudhomme shirt showcasing the legendary 1976 Monza from our friends at www.redlineshirtclub.com. 

 The floor plan for the 2019 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show has been released and is now available online at prishow.com/floorplan19.

Among highlights of this year’s event, set for December 12–14 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, are an expanded trailer exhibit area on the Lucas Oil Stadium field, additional space for PRI’s Featured Products Showcase, the world-famous Machinery Row, and more.

If you long for the days when Pro Stock ruled the roost in doorslammer drag racing, thanks to a promotion with our friends over at the RedLineShirtClub.com we've got something you will love.

We are giving away a vintage-themed Reher-Morrison-Shepherd t-shirt, and the only thing you have to do is register for the drawing. Additionally, you are also signed up for the CompetitionPlus.com News Blast which delivers drag racing news to your email. 

Talk about a generation gap.

When longtime racer Pat Dakin made his Top Fuel debut way back in 1971, current Top Fuel superstar Steve Torrence hadn’t even been born yet. In fact, it would be another decade and then some before Torrence would enter into the world.

Make it two in a row for Bob Tasca lll.

After struggling early in the season and changing up the lineup with his crew, Tasca III has found his groove.

After months of headaches in trying to reinstall our popular forum, we are more than pleased to announce its return.