- Mike Stavrinos Blasts to Provisional No. 1 in Pro Mod with Stunning 5.688 at Gainesville
- HART, CAPPS, C. COUGHLIN & A. SMITH START 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH PROVISIONAL NO. 1 SPOTS AT GAINESVILLE
- Cody Coughlin Edges out Hartford for the Pprovisional No. 1 spot During Round 2 of Pro Stock
- Capps Tops Funny Car Qualifying after Round 2 at the Gator Nationals
- Josh Hart Provisional #1 in Top Fuel Qualifying after Round 2 at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
- XTREME RACEWAY PARK JOINS NHRA MEMBER TRACK NETWORK IN DIVISION 4
- Monster Energy Joins Maddi Gordon, Ron Capps Motorsports for Multi-Year NHRA Partnership
Peter Norton Claims DI Winter Series Pro Mod Championship, Rookie of The Year Honors
BRADENTON, FL – Tractor puller turned Pro Mod contender Peter Norton secured the 2025/2026 Winter Series presented by J&A Service 
points championship Saturday night at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil when he defeated Randy Weatherford in a winner-take-all semifinal matchup at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Piloting his Harts-Charger-equipped, Hurricane Motorsports ’69 Camaro, Norton used a .011 reaction time and 3.608-second pass to outrun Weatherford, who got loose and slowed to a 4.877.
Norton was picked up at the top end after the victory and given a police escort back up the track, where he was presented with the crystal trophy awarded to the points champion. Norton also received a $25,000 championship bonus.
“It’s surreal,” Norton said of the experience. “You look down here, you look at all these fans. I mean, you come through here burning the tires off and people standing around you. It’s the stuff you watch on TV. It’s the stuff you dream about as any motorsport you want to do.” Continue reading
DEBUT OF RIGHT TRAILERS OUTLAW STREET SERIES SET FOR NHRA’S STOP AT ZMAX DRAGWAY
INDIANAPOLIS – NHRA announced today that the thrilling new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major 
names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as part of NHRA’s 4-Wide Nationals.
The exciting new showcase for 2026 will feature 10 drivers, with three rounds of qualifying over the course of Friday and Saturday in Charlotte, followed by semifinals and finals on Sunday at zMAX Dragway.
The loaded field for the debut and the four-race series will include the biggest names and the legendary figures from Street Outlaws, including Shawn Ellington, Ryan Martin, Scott Taylor, Jeff Lutz and more. The full field for the first race in Charlotte will be revealed in the coming weeks, but the excitement level is high for the group set to make their NHRA debut during the 75th anniversary season.
“I think this is an incredible opportunity for NHRA and our outlaw group to work together,” Taylor said. “We are excited to come out and light the boards with our steel roof and quarter cars, as I truly believe it will shock the world to see how fast these cars are. We are looking forward to hanging out with new and current fans.” Continue reading
BURNYZZ SPEED SHOP TO SPONSOR DRAG RACE BRACKET BONANZA GATORNATIONALS AGAIN, KICKING OFF THE MAJORS
DALLAS – Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB) is wasting no time gearing up for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. 
The free-to-play bracket game launches the year with the return of The Majors, beginning at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 5-8. Adding to the excitement, Burnyzz Speed Shop is back on board as an event sponsor.
Introduced in 2024, The Majors is one of several DRBB mini-series designed to break the 20-race season into more focused, high-energy segments. The three-race series highlights some of the sport’s most historic events: the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals (March 5-8), the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals (April 9-12), and the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals (September 2-7). In addition to awarding five DRBB event plaques at each race, the top performers across The Majors earn bonus prizes, all part of the free game.
“We continue to get tremendous feedback about The Majors,” said DRBB creator Elon Werner. “Fans appreciate having added incentive around marquee races outside of the Countdown. The Gatornationals, Winternationals and U.S. Nationals are cornerstone events, and we’re thankful Burnyzz has once again partnered with us to put a spotlight on the Gatornationals.” Continue reading
Two-time FSS Champion Mark Pawuk Debuts All-new Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak
SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Thrill Rides Fuel up for NHRA Gatornationals
Auburn Hills, MI – The all-new HEMI?-powered Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection fires up for its drag racing debut 
this week when two-time Factory Stock Showdown (FSS) champion Mark Pawuk wheels the new machine in the 56th annual NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway in Florida, March 5-8.
For the first time ever, a race-prepared version of the next-generation Dodge Charger unites with SRT race HEMI power to create the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection. Unveiled at last year’s Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, the Charger Drag Pak features a high-powered 354 cubic inch HEMI V-8 engine.
Only 50 serialized units of the 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection, the most technologically advanced Drag Pak race car to date, will be built. The limited-production drag car is engineered for grassroots NHRA Sportsman drag racers, with each of the 50 race cars NHRA-approved for Factory Stock Showdown competition. Continue reading
Aaron Stanfield Enters Pro Mod History Books as 2026 World Series of Pro Mod Champion
BRADENTON, FL – NHRA Pro Stock star and multi-time Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield added another 
significant accomplishment to his résumé Saturday night when he won the $150,000-to-win Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod (WSOPM) presented by Red Line Oil at Bradenton Motorsports Park. The final round was decided by just .003 seconds as Stanfield drove around newly crowned 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service champion Peter Norton in a side-by-side race.
“All these racers are great racers – they are some of the baddest racers our sport has to offer,” said Stanfield, who made his Pro Mod debut in December. “It’s been cool to mix it up with them, and it’s unbelievable we’re gonna park it in the winner’s circle.”
Reigning WSOPM event champion Steve King didn’t qualify for this year’s 32-car field, but he won the Outlaw Light Beer Wild Card Shootout for non-qualifiers. WSOPM victories also went to Fletcher Cox in Pro 10.5, Russell Stone in True 10.5, Chris Scarlata in Lil Gangstas, Mitch Kalitta in Super Pro, Mark Horton in 6.50 Index, Dean Thompson in 7.50 Index, Rashad Jones in 4.60 Bikes, and Cameron Rich in Jr. Dragster. Continue reading
Eric Gustafson Secures $10,000 Low Qualifier Bonus at World Series of Pro Mod
BRADENTON, FL – Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service championship contender Eric Gustafson added 32 points to his 
tally Friday night when he locked down the No. 1 qualifier position at the Winter Series finale, the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil. In the first of three Friday qualifying sessions at Bradenton Motorsports Park, Gustafson threw down a 3.553-second pass at 211.16 mph to lead the second-quickest 32-car field in eighth-mile Pro Mod history.
Gustafson went into the World Series of Pro Mod ranked third in Winter Series points standings after consistent late round finishes at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals and the U.S. Street Nationals in his ProCharged Coast Packing Company “Lard Machine” ’69 Camaro. Gustafson’s combination was dealt a weight penalty after the last race, but tuner and teammate Jason Lee and the team went to work and picked up where they left off by qualifying No. 1.
Gustafson earned a $10,000 Low Qualifier Bonus from Jerry Bickel Race Cars, and he ended up drawing a No. 16 chip in the random chip drawing. That means he’ll be in the final pair of the opening round of eliminations on Saturday morning. He’ll face Travis “The Carolina Kid” Harvey. Continue reading
Ron Capps Motorsports Partners with Women in Motorsports North America
BROWNSBURG, IN – Ron Capps Motorsports is proud to announce its partnership with Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA), a 
national nonprofit dedicated to advancing opportunities for women across all sectors of the motorsports industry.
As part of the collaboration, the WIMNA logo will appear on the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster driven by Rookie of the Year contender Maddi Gordon and on team owner Ron Capps’ NAPA Auto Care Funny Car throughout the 20-race 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. The partnership also includes coordinated social support and shared exposure opportunities designed to increase visibility for women competing and working in the auto racing industry.
“I’ve always taken pride in being able to both drive and work on a car,” said Gordon, who became the 100th woman to win an NHRA national event in 2024 during her first season competing in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class. “To represent Women in Motorsports North America is really cool and I feel honored that they have taken an interest in supporting me during my rookie year. I know firsthand that there are many ways to succeed out here. Whether it’s driving, fabricating, working on a crew, handling publicity, or supporting sponsors, there’s space for women at every level.” Continue reading
AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS FANFEST RETURNS TO BURNYZZ SPEED SHOP ON MARCH 4
GAINESVILLE, FL – The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which takes place March 5-8 at Gainesville Raceway, will once again kick 
off for fans at Burnyzz Speed Shop, March 4, with the Gatornationals FanFest hosted by Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel driver Josh Hart and wife Brittanie Hart.
In advance of NHRA’s 75th anniversary season kickoff, NHRA is joining Ocala-based Top Fuel driver for John Force Racing and 2021 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Fuel winner Hart along with this wife Brittanie, to host the 4th annual Gatornationals FanFest. The free event will run from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Burnyzz Speed Shop. It will feature a massive car show, live music, food trucks and a driver autograph session from 7-8:30 p.m. that will include current NHRA Mission Food Drag Racing Series stars as well as former Gatornationals winners.
“Every year Brittanie (Hart, Josh’s wife) and our Burnyzz Speed Shop team do a great job organizing the FanFest and I love showing off Burnyzz Speed Shop,” said Hart. “The Gatornationals is one of the most historic motorsports events in the country and we are excited to have it in our backyard. I am looking forward to showing our shop to some of my new John Force Racing teammates and getting that second Gatornationals win. I want to thank everyone at Burnyzz Speed Shop for supporting this great event.” Continue reading
SETH WADLEY AUTO GROUP JOINS ELITE MOTORSPORTS
WYNNEWOOD, OK – Elite Motorsports is proud to announce Seth Wadley Auto Family, Oklahoma’s premier stop for a diverse selection of 
new and used vehicles, as a new partner heading into the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season,
As part of this relationship, Seth Wadley Auto Family, which operates 9 dealership locations across Oklahoma, has outfitted Elite Motorsports with the Ford Super Duty F-350 Dually that will haul The Official Line – the Tony Stewart Racing / Elite Motorsports merchandise trailer, to all 20 NHRA national events. The team is also equipped with a Dodge Durango GT Blacktop AWD HEMI V8 supported through Seth Wadley Auto Family, to serve as the tow vehicle for the R+L Carriers Top Fuel dragster driven by Tony Stewart.
Adding to the partnership’s strength, Royce Lee Freeman, brother of Elite Motorsports President Richard Freeman, will serve as the on?site liaison for Seth Wadley Auto Family at NHRA events, supporting partner relations, customer engagement, and trackside coordination throughout the season. Continue reading
Zizzo Racing Celebrates Rahn Tobler Upcoming Hall of Fame Induction
CHICAGO – For decades Zizzo Racing has competed on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series racing the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel 
dragster across the country at select national events. The part-time team with a full-time team attitude is led by team owner Tony Zizzo, driver TJ Zizzo and crew chief Mike Kern with an assist in recent years from legendary crew chief Rahn Tobler. Prior to the historic Gatornationals Tobler will be inducted into the Don Garlits Drag Racing Hall of Fame and TJ Zizzo along with his entire team could not be more excited for Tobler who has been instrumental in the impressive progression of their Chicago based Top Fuel team.
“I love Rahn for so many reasons and I am so excited for him to receive this amazing honor,” said Zizzo. “He has been a great help to this Rust-Oleum team on and off the track for decades. His attitude is amazing and his knowledge, attention to detail and giving spirit fits in perfectly with our organization. He has no ego and I am so thankful he has been part of our team working with Mike and the rest of our Rust-Oleum crew. We have known he was a Hall of Famer for years.” Continue reading
