MARTIN, MI – Pro Boost driver Randy Weatherford raced to victory for the first time since the 2021 season Saturday night at the Talbert Manufacturing PDRA Northern Nationals presented by Callies Performance at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan. The WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive final round saw Ty Tutterow, the most recent winner on the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series tour, go red by .017 seconds, marking an early end to what would’ve been a side-by-side 3.57-second race. With his WS Construction ’21 Camaro sporting a new Harts Charger centrifugal supercharger, Weatherford recorded a 3.578 at 211.07 mph for the win. Tutterow posted a 3.576 at 209.40.

Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous rookie Amber Denton defeated her father, three-time world champion Tommy Franklin, in the final round to earn her first career win in the class. Additional pro class wins at the Northern Nationals went to Ethan Steding in Liberty’s Gears Pro Street presented by Menscer Motorsports, Jeremy Huffman in AED Competition Fuel Systems Extreme Pro Stock presented by Liberty’s Gears, and Jeff Melnick in Pro 632 presented by PTC.

Bryan LaFlam (MagnaFuel Elite Top Sportsman presented by PAR Racing Engines), Al Peavler (Laris Motorsports Insurance Elite Top Dragster presented by Greenbrier Excavating & Paving), Gary Kintz (MagnaFuel Top Sportsman), and Chaz Silance (Laris Motorsports Insurance Top Dragster presented by Derrick Wolfe Trucking) collected victories in the sportsman classes. Continue reading →

MARTIN, Mich. (Aug. 1, 2025) – For the second time in Tim Paap’s rookie season, the former Elite Top Sportsman racer qualified No. 1 in Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous Friday night at the Talbert Manufacturing PDRA Northern Nationals presented by Callies Performance. Paap raced down the U.S. 131 Motorsports Park eighth mile in 3.624 seconds at 206.61 mph to lead the Pro Nitrous field at the fifth of eight races on the 2025 Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series schedule.

Low qualifier awards also went to Randy Weatherford in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive, Fletcher Cox in Liberty’s Gears Pro Street presented by Menscer Motorsports, Jeremy Huffman in AED Competition Fuel Systems Extreme Pro Stock presented by Liberty’s Gears, and Lexi Tanner in Pro 632 presented by PTC.

The Northern Nationals also include the PDRA’s sportsman classes, where No. 1 qualifier awards went to Don Klooster in MagnaFuel Elite Top Sportsman presented by PAR Racing Engines, Jody Stroud in Laris Motorsports Insurance Elite Top Dragster presented by Greenbrier Excavating & Paving, Brian Werner in MagnaFuel Top Sportsman, and Noah Vislosky in Laris Motorsports Insurance Top Dragster presented by Derrick Wolfe Trucking. Continue reading →

MARTIN, MI – The stars of the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series are set to light up the summer this weekend at the Talbert Manufacturing Northern Nationals presented by Callies Performance, July 31-Aug. 2, at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan. As the fifth stop on the eight-race 2025 PDRA tour, the Northern Nationals will bring side-by-side, eighth-mile action from the series’ top pro and sportsman classes, plus thrilling exhibition runs from ground-pounding nitro cars and flame-throwing jet cars.

“We’re coming off a bit of a break in the schedule, so everyone’s eager to get back to racing,” said Tyler Crossnoe, series director, PDRA. “The Northern Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park is always a highlight of the season. The Northern Nationals has been a destination event for fans in this area for years thanks to the incredible show the Peterson family puts together every year. We’re thrilled to bring our brand of drag racing to the table. The fans in Martin really show up and bring the energy. It’s the perfect place to kick off the second half of the season.”

On top of the PDRA’s touring classes, the Northern Nationals will feature two Top Fuel dragsters, Nostalgia Front-Engine dragsters, four Top Fuel Harleys, Outlaw Nostalgia Nitro Funny Cars, Fuel Altereds, two Jet Funny Cars, the Larsen Motorsports Jet Dragsters, Jerry McCart’s “Home Wrecker” Jet Truck, and Rick Ream’s Fire Truck wheelstander. Continue reading →

FREDERICKSBURG, VA – Larry Jeffers Race Cars, builders of championship-winning race cars in a variety of drag racing classes, is the new presenting sponsor of the PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown at Bristol Dragway, series officials announced today. The Thunder Valley Throwdown presented by Larry Jeffers Race Cars, Aug. 21-23, is the sixth of eight races on the 2025 Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series schedule and it marks the series’ second annual stop at the historic Bristol Dragway.

“It’s an honor for us to welcome Larry Jeffers Race Cars on board as the presenting sponsor of our newest event on the tour, the Thunder Valley Throwdown,” said Will Smith, marketing director, PDRA. “Larry Jeffers has become one of the go-to chassis builders when it comes to Pro Mod and small-tire classes. Partnering with someone who has invested so much into the growth and success of the sport makes this event even more special. Larry’s commitment to performance, innovation, and the drag racing community perfectly aligns with what the PDRA is all about.” Continue reading →

BUDDS CREEK, MD – For the first time since Ty Tutterow’s rookie season in 2017, the second-generation Pro Modified racer secured a Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series victory Saturday evening at the BigStuff Total Power Management North vs. South Shootout at Maryland International Raceway. Behind the wheel of the same screw-blown Quik Fuel ’69 Camaro his father, Todd “King Tut” Tutterow,” drove to two wins in 2024, Tutterow recorded a 3.667-second pass at 206.54 MPH in the final round of WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive to defeat No. 1 qualifier Steve King and his 3.68-second effort.

Reigning Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous world champion and Maryland native Fredy Scriba also raced to victory, joining Tutterow and the other professional class winners: Blake Denton in Liberty’s Gears Pro Street presented by Menscer Motorsports, Alan Drinkwater in AED Competition Fuel Systems Extreme Pro Stock presented by C.R. Powers HVAC, Jeff Melnick in PDRA Pro 632 presented by PTC Torque Converters, and Connor McGee in PDRA Super Street presented by Brian’s Heating & Cooling.

Past world champions dominated the sportsman categories, with victories going to Stacy Hall in MagnaFuel Elite Top Sportsman presented by PAR Racing Engines, Kyle Harris in Laris Motorsports Insurance Elite Top Dragster presented by Greenbrier Excavating & Paving, Steve Furr in MagnaFuel Top Sportsman 48, and Nick Meloni in Laris Motorsports Insurance Top Dragster 48 presented by Derrick Wolfe Trucking. Bernard Weaver collected the event win in Edelbrock Bracket Bash presented by COMP Cams. Continue reading →

BUDDS CREEK, MD – For the second consecutive event on the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series tour, three-time world champion Tommy Franklin qualified No. 1 in Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous. In the final qualifying session Friday night at the BigStuff Total Power Management North vs. South Shootout, Franklin covered the Maryland International Raceway eighth-mile strip in 3.675 seconds at 206.73 mph in his “Jungle Rat 3.0” ’69 Camaro. In addition to being the No. 1 qualifier, Franklin also goes into Saturday eliminations as the defending event champion.

Along with Franklin, pro class No. 1 qualifiers included Steve King in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive, Fletcher Cox in Liberty’s Gears Pro Street presented by Menscer Motorsports, Chris Powers in AED Competition Fuel Systems Extreme Pro Stock presented by C.R. Powers HVAC, Jeff Melnick in PDRA Pro 632 presented by PTC Torque Converters, and Connor McGee in PDRA Super Street presented by Brian’s Heating & Cooling.

Top qualifier awards in the sportsman classes went to Glenn Butcher in MagnaFuel Elite Top Sportsman presented by PAR Racing Engines, Jody Stroud in Laris Motorsports Insurance Elite Top Dragster presented by Greenbrier Excavating & Paving, Corey Evans in in MagnaFuel Top Sportsman 48, and Tisha Wilson in Laris Motorsports Insurance Top Dragster 48 presented by Derrick Wolfe Trucking. Continue reading →

BUDDS CREEK, MD – After a rainy forecast led to the cancellation of the most recent event on the 2025 Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series tour last month, the all-eighth-mile drag racing series is rolling full steam ahead to Maryland International Raceway this weekend. The BigStuff Total Power Management North vs. South Shootout, June 12-14, marks the halfway point in the eight-race PDRA schedule. It’s also the second-to-last race for drivers to earn points towards a spot in the Summit Racing Equipment PDRA ProStars all-star event at the end of the year.

“Maryland is one of the ‘legacy’ tracks on our tour,” said Tyler Crossnoe, series director, PDRA. “MIR has played host to some incredible Pro Modified, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and sportsman drag racing over its decades of existence. The fans in this area are passionate about our style of drag racing, and they show up whether it’s hot and sunny or raining. Plus, a bunch of our racers live in Maryland, Virginia, and the surrounding states, so it’s a popular stop for our teams too.” Continue reading →

NORWALK, OH – Due to the inclement weather forecast, the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series and Summit Motorsports Park officials have made the tough decision to cancel the PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge presented by Callies Performance Products scheduled for this weekend on May 22-24.

After multiple days of a rainy forecast, officials are seeing cold and windy conditions following behind with one day with a raceable window with a cold and potential hazy start which does not bode well to complete a Red Line Oil PDRA championship series event under safe and raceable conditions for the multiple days needed. While there is the back-up day of Sunday on the schedule, a rain chance has entered the forecast for both Sunday and Monday over the last 12 hours, adding yet another variable to a very challenging situation. Continue reading →

NORWALK, OH – Now two races into the 2025 season, the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series heads to the Buckeye State for the third stop on its eight-race tour, the PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge presented by Callies, May 22-24, at Summit Motorsports Park. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and thrilling performances, the American Doorslammer Challenge will bring the PDRA’s signature lineup of all-out doorslammer action to one of the premier dragstrips in the country, setting the stage for another memorable weekend of high-horsepower competition.

“We always look forward to racing at Summit Motorsports Park,” said Tyler Crossnoe, series director, PDRA. “The Bader family has built one of the most impressive facilities in the sport, and their commitment to creating a first-class experience for racers and fans is second to none. The passion and energy from the Ohio drag racing community is incredible. The fans in this area love Pro Modified drag racing and truly appreciate the level of competition we bring. It’s a special stop on our tour, and we’re excited to put on a show for them again this year.”

The PDRA’s co-headlining categories, Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous and WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive, have seen series-record participation levels to start the season. With Midwest-based drivers joining the mix at Norwalk, robust fields are expected at the American Doorslammer Challenge as well. Continue reading →

DINWIDDIE, VA – Kurt Steding and his son, Ethan, shared the winner’s circle for the second time in their careers Saturday night at the Travis Mills Foundation PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown presented by Red Line Shirt Club. Kurt won in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive and Ethan was victorious in Liberty’s Gears Pro Street presented by Menscer Motorsports at Virginia Motorsports Park, the second of eight races on the 2025 Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series schedule.

The Stedings were joined in the FuelTech Winner’s Circle by Marcus Butner in Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous, as well as first-time winners Jeremy Huffman in AED Competition Fuel Systems Extreme Pro Stock presented by Boone Motorsports, Kyle Salminen in PDRA Pro 632 presented by PTC Torque Converters, and Austin Vincent in PDRA Super Street presented by Brian’s Heating & Cooling.

PDRA’s sportsman categories reduced substantial fields down to five winners: Glenn Butcher in MagnaFuel Elite Top Sportsman presented by PAR Racing Engines, Linzie Coleman in Laris Motorsports Insurance Elite Top Dragster presented by Greenbrier Excavating & Paving, Keith Castle in MagnaFuel Top Sportsman, and Nick Meloni in Laris Motorsports Insurance Top Dragster presented by Derrick Wolfe Trucking. Nathan Tanner in his ’08 dragster was victorious in Edelbrock Bracket Bash presented by COMP Cams, defeating Rick Raasch and his ’86 Camaro in the final round. Continue reading →