Buddy Hull will be showcasing a new Mooneyes Funny Car body, a nod to the longstanding partnership between Jim Dunn Racing and Moon Equipment Company, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals this weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

“I am over the moon to be competing at the Winternationals again,” said Hull. “This weekend, we’re switching the body on the car to have a retro Mooneyes look. We’re super happy about it and can’t wait for the world to see it. It’s a cool race car, and to debut it in California, which is the homeland of drag racing, will just be an incredible experience. Mooneyes has been a sponsor for Jim Dunn Racing for a long time, and to show off this iconic car and represent Big Jim is a big deal to me.

The International Hot Rod Association is set to host the IHRA Hot Rod Classic, promising big payouts and an exciting atmosphere for participants. In collaboration with sponsors like Don Baskin Truck Sales LLC and Hoosier Tire, the event will feature substantial cash prizes and unique trophies and medals for winners in various categories.

Huntington, Indiana native Brittanie Hart, wife of NHRA Top Fuel racer Josh Hart, is leading the “Race to Fill the Food Pantry” campaign in March. Donations to the United with Love food pantry will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, with contributions from races, fans, and the Huntington community.

Executive Director of United with Love, Erin Didion, expressed gratitude towards the Hart family for their support. 

Tony Stewart is bringing a new look to Top Fuel competition at this weekend’s NHRA Winternationals. The veteran motorsports driver, cloaked in Top Fuel rookie status, will drive a dragster adorned in the commemorative 50th Anniversary Mobil 1 livery. 

“I can’t express how excited I am to run the black and gold 50th Anniversary scheme for Mobil 1. It is a huge honor because I’m very passionate about Mobil 1,” Stewart said. “They’ve been a great partner since we got together in 2011 at Stewart-Haas Racing. They have been a part of everything I have done since then. 

Top Fuel racer Mike Salinas had always envisioned a day when his daughters would take over his racing passion and endeavors. Today, the vision became a forthcoming reality as Scrappers Racing announced that Jasmine Salinas, a graduate from the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks, will now take over the role as the team's primary driver. 

In a statement from the team, Mike Salinas will step back as the team’s No. 1 driver to focus on personal health matters. The transition will begin this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, Calif., marking her debut in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

Sometimes the best laid plans on paper just don’t jibe with politics.

Buddy Ingersoll of Ziegler, Ill., knows that to be an accurate statement.

A little over 22-years ago, with the blessings of the IHRA’s tech department, Ingersoll began entering Pro Stock events with his twin turbocharged, 260-inch Buick Regal. This was fine until he leaned on the locals and started running quick in qualifying and even worse, started winning rounds.

Ingersoll reached the final round of the 1986 IHRA Fall Nationals in Bristol, Tenn., and afterwards found himself banished back to NHRA’s Competition eliminator. If it hadn’t been for a burned up clutch in the final round against Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, he might have been tarred and feathered in the pits.

Winning a Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown event is a great experience. But winning in honor of a friend’s memory is priceless. 

Pawuk has won at the highest levels, capturing six national event victories during his days in the Pro Stock division. He’s also won in the Factory Stock Showdown arena and similar classes, but this time was different.

Pawuk won last Sunday’s NHRA Gatornationals behind the wheel of a Dodge Challenger cloaked in a scheme honoring his longtime friend Don Schumacher, who passed away following a brave battle with cancer. 

The Legends Nitro Series is set to make a return to the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for the upcoming NHRA Winternationals on March 21-24. Presented by Modern Warriors “Your Tactical Specialist,” the event will feature top-notch Nitro Funny Car racing in the West Coast opener of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

In this five-part series, CompetitionPlus.com will explore ten races that were really great at one time, and some were famous, while others were obscure. The bottom line is they were fun and epitomized the spirit of drag racing. 

We will undoubtedly miss a few, but save your judgment until the series ends. Special thanks to Bret Kepner, Dave Wallace, Steve Earwood, and others who helped ensure this series came to fruition with their knowledge of the sport and willingness to contribute. 

Kalitta Motorsports, in collaboration with long-time partner Revchem Composites, announced the continuation of their partnership for the upcoming 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The team's three entries, piloted by NHRA champions Doug Kalitta, J.R. Todd, and Shawn Langdon, prominently display Revchem Composites branding. Todd and Langdon kicked off the season with a historic double-up victory at the Amalie Oil Gatornationals in Gainesville, marking a significant achievement for Kalitta Motorsports.

Revchem Composites, a leading supplier in the motorsports industry, is actively involved in the development of the new Toyota Gazoo Racing Supra Funny Car body alongside Toyota Motorsports. With a focus on enhancing productivity and profitability for composite fabricators, Revchem boasts an extensive product range and technical expertise.