Drag Racing
Alexander purchases Stewart’s operation, race Funny Car in 2019
By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher Former Top Fuel pilot Blake Alexander has switched back to Funny Car in 2019. He has purchased Brian Stewart's Funny Car operation. He will partner with Tim Wilkerson and plans to race 12 events in 2019 as a team owner and driver....
NOS Energy Drink becomes title sponsor of World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
By Anthony Caruso III The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has found a new permanent sponsor for the series. NOS Energy Drinks has entered into a multi-year agreement with the series on Thursday, and it will now be known as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink...
Reed, Hart replaces Alexander at BVR
By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher Two drivers will replace Blake Alexander at Bob Vandergriff Racing. The Top Fuel Dragster team has announced the additions of Shawn Reed and Top Fuel newcomer Josh Hart to the team on Thursday. Alexander left BVR after the season....
New look for Butner in 2019
By Anthony Caruso III Pro Stock driver Bo Butner has a new major sponsor on his car for the 2019 season. Butner has added Nitro Fish to his sponsors. Nitro Fish — owner by former Pro Stock driver Kenny Koretsky — will have his sponsor on Butner’s hood. In addition,...
Worm to race with “Text RaceFan” wrap scheme in 2019
By Anthony Caruso III Audrey Worm will be running a unique wrap for the 2019 season. Worm, who was one of the Rookie of the Year candidates in 2018, will be driving the "Text RaceFan" logo on the Leverich family Top Fuel Dragster. It's not clear exactly how many...
Royal Purple Raceway switches to Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil
By Anthony Caruso III Royal Purple Raceway is no move. The track has made the switch to Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil on Monday. Pennzoil and the track entered into a multi-year agreement. “Today’s announcement with Pennzoil marks another exciting...
Ferré replaces Crampton with Team Lamattina in Australia
By Anthony Caruso III Cameron Ferré has agreed to join the Lamattina Top Fuel Dragster in Australia. He will be the driver of the YBI Creative Dragster. He will be joining the team this upcoming weekend in Sydney for the Santo's Summer Thunder. It kicks off on...
Heartland Motorsports Park Owner: Taxes driving me out of business, considering moving to Kansas City.
By Anthony Caruso III According to the Topeka Capital-Journal on Wednesday night, Heartland Motorsports Park owner Chris Payne admitted he is considering leaving its current site. Payne said that he is considering moving the track to the Kansas City, Missouri area....
Husen joins Scrappers Racing in 2019
By Anthony Caruso III Brian Husen has a tuning position once again. He has been hired as the Scrappers Racing crew chief. Husen replaces Doug Kuch, who had served as Salinas’ crew chief in 2018 in his first full-time season. Kuch helped guide Salinas to the...
Brogdon joins Team Elite for the 2019 season
By Anthony Caruso III Team Elite will now have four Pro Stock drivers in 2019. The team has hired Rodger Brogdon to be the team's fourth driver. He joins Erica Enders-Stevens, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Alex Laughlin. Brogdon will return the entire 2019 season. "Every...