One of the leading drag administrators in Australia, Peter Beaumont, has been appointed CEO of Willowbank Raceway.

Beaumont previously served as General Manager of Sydney Dragway until February 2021.

“This is an enormous and exciting opportunity,” said Beaumont. “Willowbank Raceway is the true home of Drag Racing in Australia. I’m looking forward to working with the team and the Board in developing and implementing plans to grow the venue, attract new events, expand our sponsorship base and alternative business hires.”  

Summit Motorsports Park and NHRA have adjusted their Friday run schedule. Thursday evening, the revision was announced via the track's Facebook page.

With so much of the U.S. in heat advisories recently, Jim Dunn Racing is bringing a little relief through its sponsor Sqwincher® and their electrolyte replenishment products to NHRA drag racing and Menards stores.  Bright orange Sqwincher® graphics will be highlighted on the team’s Nitro Funny Car at the upcoming NHRA national event in Norwalk, Ohio, June 25-27, 2021 to promote product being in all Menards stores throughout the Midwest and available for purchase online.

Ryan Peery has found his sweet spot, and winning his third AHDRA all-American motorcycle drag race in as many events while at his home state is sweet indeed. That’s what the Milford, Ohio, based Top Fuel Harley racer did this past weekend at National Trail Raceway, as the AHDRA brought it’s nitro and gas V-Twin road show to the facility just east of Columbus.

Peery’s day job is building train bridges all across the country, and he’s clearly built a sound, TKR & Associates Top Fuel team that’s carrying home some heavy AHDRA hardware. 

Peery was asked what it takes to assemble and operate such a well-oiled machine. “A lot of hard work and really good oil,” he laughed. “I can’t take all the credit. I have some great help in my corner. Everyone at Jay Turner Racing, Midwest Containers, and P&C Johnson Trucking. 

He has won multiple championships in different forms of drag racing; national, divisional and in the bracket world. But that’s not what defines Kyle Seipel as a person. For that, one has to look past any accomplishments and glimpse into his mind.

I have to admit I didn’t know Kyle all that well prior to the beginning of the dynasty he and his partner Peter Biondo built starting in 2010; the Spring Fling brand of events. Naturally, I knew of him in following the sport, but our relationship began on April 21, 2010 at the very first Spring Fling event held in Bristol, Tennessee. It was there where I put a face to a voice I had only spoke with prior. What I learned in the ensuing years was a man with a deep determination to go through life enjoying every single moment.

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A great ambassador of drag racing, Kyle Seipel, passed away on June 21, 2021, following a battle with cancer.

In advance of the NHRA Norwalk Nationals this weekend long-time Kalitta Motorsports marketing partner SealMaster will once again be stepping up its exposure by flying its colors on the Top Fuel dragster piloted by 2013 NHRA Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon. Earlier this year Kalitta Motorsports announced an expansion of their relationship and branding with SealMaster, a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pavement maintenance products and equipment. This specialty race car is a further example of the growing marketing relationship.  During the NHRA Norwalk Nationals Langdon’s race car will sport the familiar SealMaster colors and logo while his team will wear special crew shirts.
 
“We made a big announcement with SealMaster earlier this year. We added more SealMaster branding to our race cars and are always developing new business opportunities together. We have to thank the SealMaster franchise system for its support,” said Chad Head, Kalitta Motorsports General Manager. Everyone we work with there really make this program run extremely well and have been great to work with.”

After COVID-19 restrictions prevented the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) from making its annual stop at Maryland International Raceway in 2020, the series and its racers are charged up for their Maryland return at the North vs. South Shootout presented by Line-X, June 24-26.
 
“Maryland International Raceway has been a staple on the PDRA tour, so we definitely missed this place last year,” said Tyler Crossnoe, race director, PDRA. “A number of our biggest stars call Maryland home, and we have a ton of fans in this area. We’re all excited to get back to Budds Creek to put on a show and crown some event champions at the North vs. South Shootout.”

The cat is out of the bag, or at least it was let out during the most recent CompetitionPlus.com Power Hour.

According to guest Brian Lohnes, NHRA will soon announce its presence on Plex TV, a smart tv app that can be downloaded for free.

"There is now a 24-7, 365 day a year channel that has nothing but NHRA drag racing on Plex," Lohnes said. "And we'll be launching on various different free television apps through your smart TV over the next couple of weeks.