In the final round of qualifying at the COMP Cams Street Car Super Nationals 18 presented by FuelTech and Summit Racing Equipment, John Durden laid down a pass of 5.683 seconds at 253.90 mph to take the Precision Pro Mod Top Qualifier. The San Juan Bautista, Calif. native edged past Friday's provisional pole sitter Bret Williamson's 5.6960-second lap.

Second-generation Mountain Motor Pro Stock driver Johnny Pluchino continues to make his mark on the class, as he clinched his second Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Liberty’s Gears Extreme Pro Stock presented by AED Competition world championship. The 2022 title is Pluchino’s fourth PDRA world championship and the team’s fifth, adding to his two titles in Pro 632 and his father John’s 2016 Extreme Pro Stock championship. 

At the completion of Day 1 of the 18th Annual COMP Cams Street Car Super Nationals presented by FuelTech and Summit Racing Equipment, Bret Williamson stood atop the Precision Turbo Pro Mod standings. After two rounds of qualifying, the Gilroy, Calif-native earned the provisional pole with a pass of 5.696 seconds at 260.61 mph.
 
Fellow Californian John Durden had the next-best qualifying pass with a lap of 5.826 seconds at 252.90 mph.

Multi-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown has a fondness for ducks. They remind him a lot of himself.

Well, to be exact, January 2008 were his most duckish moments.

Brown transitioned from Pro Stock Motorcycle racer to Top Fuel driver in pretty much the same fashion as a duck takes to water.

Pro Mod drivers won’t be the only ones racing for big money at the 2023 Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod, March 3-5, at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Event promoters announced today the $25,000-to-win $hameless Racing Mountain Motor Pro Stock Invitational presented by Seminole Paving, with 16 drivers getting invited. 
 
“My passion for Pro Modified drag racing is no secret, but I’m also very passionate about Mountain Motor Pro Stock,” said Wes Buck, Drag Illustrated founder and WSOPM promoter. “Like Pro Mod, this class has a rich history and a rabid fanbase. With massive, naturally aspirated engines, hood scoops, clutches, and hard-leaving launches, what’s not to like? The $hameless Racing Mountain Motor Pro Stock Invitational presented by Seminole Paving is the perfect complement to the $100,000 winner-take-all World Series of Pro Mod.”

Greg Stanfield represented an up-and-coming drag racer when he got the call back in the late 1980s. On the other end of the phone was the person responsible for one of the most iconic drag racing teams in history.

Gil Kirk, the driving force behind the Rod Shop branding in the late-1960s through 1980s, made him the last hire in his team car dynamic. When the Rod Shop brand went away, Stanfield went on to a championship career, including five NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Championships. 

History repeated itself recently when Kirk reached out to Stanfield with a proposal. Kirk became very interested in the NHRA's forthcoming Factory X division and wanted to make a return. In the interest of fair reporting, this interest was fueled by the passion of Kirk's younger brother Rick. But it didn't take much coaxing.

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Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio plans to introduce its very own incredibly inspired Mopar event.

The name of the event, its sponsors, categories and other information will be shared at a later date, but for now, mark your calendars for Sept. 21-24, 2023, and be part of this event with a distinct Summit Motorsports Park stamp on it.

NHRA officials announced that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricates, will continue as the sponsor of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and “Official Oil of NHRA” as part of a long-term extension.

It furthers a premier and lasting partnership that continues to grow after more than two decades, as Lucas Oil remains a cornerstone sponsor and all-encompassing partner of NHRA.

“All of us at Lucas Oil are excited to extend this Partnership with NHRA for another 3 years,” said Brandon Bernstein, Lucas Oil Director of Partnership Marketing. “We know how important the sportsman racers are to Lucas Oil and we want to keep that alive for many years to come. We see NHRA as an amazing property that has potential for massive growth and Lucas Oil is thrilled to be partnered in this journey.”

Matt Smith joined an exclusive club on Nov. 13.

Smith became only the third Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to win six NHRA world championships – joining Andrew Hines and the late Dave Schultz.

Smith clinched his latest title by advancing past the first round of the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Calif., against Michael Phillips. By the end of the day, Smith advanced to the semifinals and beat Joey Gladstone by 82 points for the world title.