Drag Racing
$7,500 Aeromotive Showdown adds extra stakes to St. Louis Pro Mod qualifying
NHRA Pro Mod qualifying at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals will feature an added battle this weekend with the $7,500 Aeromotive Showdown.
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Drag Racing
Mike Stavrinos looks to stay on top in JBS Pro Mod Series title hunt
Mike Stavrinos has enjoyed an impressive year in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, but the standout has turned it on at a key time, leading the points race with only two events remaining.
Dirt Track, St. Louis / Midwest
Moore needs one more in Pevely
POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League's debut at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park in Pevely, Missouri, went off without a hitch, and Memphis, Tennessee's Howard Moore, who has been on a podium hot str...
Open Wheel
Arrow McLaren Staying With Chevrolet Power for Multiple Seasons
Pato O'Ward (photo) won three races for Arrow McLaren with Chevy power in the 2026 season.
Dirt Track, St. Louis / Midwest
It's Big Buck 50 week at Lucas Oil Speedway, with MARS Late Models joining in
WHEATLAND, MO. (Oct. 6, 2026) - The biggest Super Stocks race in the history of Lucas Oil Speedway arrives later this week with the the 10th annual Big Buck 50 Presented by Whitetail Trophy Hunt star...
Road Racing & Sports Cars
How to Watch and Follow the DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour Event
The 2026 season is heading toward its grand finale as SRO America returns to the Racing Capital of the World for the DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour, October 9-11, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bringing together the GT World Challenge America powered by AWS and Intercontinental GT Challenge championships, this year’s event will feature an expanded international GT3 field for eight hours of endurance racing at one of mo
Motorcycle Racing
190+ MPH Superbikes: Tickets On Sale Now For MotoAmerica’s 2027 Return To Road America
🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE: MotoAmerica Superbikes + Vintage MotoFest return to Road America, June 4-6, 2027! 190+ mph Superbikes at America's National Park of Speed. Camping, golf carts & hospitality available now.
Dirt Track
Heavy Rains Force Cedar County Changes; Reinhart Memorial Reset for Oct. 11
By Jerry Mackey TIPTON, Iowa (Oct. 3, 2026) — Heavy rains throughout the week in the Tipton area forced Darkside Promotions officials Ryan Duhme and Tim Current to postpone racing scheduled at Cedar County Raceway. Both the Gary Reinhart Memorial and Fall Bash fell victim to the wet weather after heavy rainfall left the Cedar County Fairgrounds saturated without enough drying time for racing to be held over the weeke
Dirt Track
Weaver Brothers Go 1-2 in Dream Night at Thundering Rock
By Jim Haines CUMBERLAND, Md. (Oct. 3, 2026) — The Weaver brothers enjoyed a dream weekend at Thundering Rock Raceway, with Kolby Weaver leading Kasey Weaver across the finish line for a family 1-2 Saturday night’s co-sanctioned Virginia Sprint Series and Laurel Highlands Sprint Series RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature. Kasey started the evening by winning the first heat race, while Colton Hendershot took the second.
Motorcycle Racing
U.S. Team Claims First-Ever FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy Victory in Germany
The United States has won the FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy (EVT) for the first time. The American trio of Fred Hoess (Husqvarna), Billy Burns (Can-Am) and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Terry Cunningham (Husqvarna) took the Vintage Veterans Trophy at the tenth running of the event in Zschopau, Germany.
St. Louis / Midwest
Ten Years of Dirt in December
The Gateway Dirt Nationals will celebrate its 10th running December 3-5, 2026, when The Dome at America’s Center is once again transformed into one of the most unique dirt tracks in the country. Since debuting in 2016, the Gateway Dirt Nationals has become a December tradition in St. Louis, bringing dirt racing indoors on a temporary 1/5-mile oval constructed inside The Dome. Drivers, teams and race fans from acro
Drag Racing
Peak Performance September Sportsman Racer of the Month: Brad Plourd
With his Top Dragster win at the inaugural Rockingham event, Brad Plourd joined a short list of drivers with NHRA national event victories in seven different classes, and he went to the final round in Stock. As a result, he has been named the Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month for September.
Drag Racing
Pruett, Knudsen, and Greg Stanfield talk tech, points, and titles
On this super-sized episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Leah Pruett, Mike Knudsen, and Greg Stanfield join to talk about a multitude of topics in the world of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing.
Drag Racing
Tricky Tipster: NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
At this week's NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon, Matt Hagan, and Matt Smith in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, while Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn share the top spot in Pro Stock.
Drag Racing
Kelly Clontz welcomes back partner ArchKey at NHRA Midwest Nationals
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will lead her race team into the NHRA NAPA Midwest Nationals with ArchKey on board her Vance & Hines Motorsports Suzuki.
Drag Racing
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon looking for fourth straight win of 2026
Shawn Langdon is now on his second three-race winning streak of the year heading into this weekend’s 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, and the Top Fuel standout continues to raise the bar in the category.
Drag Racing
Ron Capps thinking big at NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Needing a big weekend to get back in the thick of the world championship hunt, NAPA-backed Ron Capps likely couldn’t have picked a better destination than World Wide Technology Raceway, the site of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Drag Racing
15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday preview
Momentum, history, and a major NHRA on FOX broadcast window converge at World Wide Technology Raceway as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship reaches its halfway point.
Stock Cars
CRA Pro Series To Be Crowned This Friday at Winchester
By: Kevin Ramsell Winchester, IN – Chase Pinsonneault will have a lot on his mind as he comes into the Turn One CRA Pro Series presented by Chevrolet Performance Winchester 100 season finale this Friday…
Road Racing & Sports Cars
The Racing Capital of the World: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Few places in sport carry the weight of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The grandstands rise out of the surrounding neighborhood like a city of their own, and once inside, the sheer scale of the place makes it clear why it has been called the Racing Capital of the World for well over a century.
Dirt Track
Championship Battle Heads to Eldora for UNOH Clash on the Wabash October 9 - 10
A tight championship battle takes center stage as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Eldora Speedway for the UNOH Clash on the Wabash this Friday and Saturday, October 9 - 10. The weekend...
Open Wheel
WHAT’S ON THE TABLE: Lakeside’s Heartland of America Showdown is Penultimate Weekend for High Limit
Rico Abreu and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing Could Clinch Championship in Kansas City This Weekend KANSAS CITY, KANS. (October 5, 2026) - After six-straight weeks of three-day events, Interstate...
Open Wheel
Friendly Rivalry Reaches Top Level for Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas
Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo, left) and David Malukas of Team Penske (photo, right) figure to share podiums in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for years to come, the continuation of a rivalry that started in karting.
Dirt Track
Natenstedt Rallies Late for Back-to-Back Pettit Shootout Triumph
By Ben Deatherage WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2026) — Shawn Natenstedt came from outside the top five at the lap 40 fuel break to capture Saturday night’s $3,006-to-win 16th annual Pettit Shootout for the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds at Watsonville Speedway, becoming the first driver since Bobby Hogge in 2020-21 to win consecutive editions. Natenstedt, the three-time Nevada State champion from Fernley, remains the on
St. Louis / Midwest
LANGDON, PROCK, A. STANFIELD AND HERRERA PREVAIL AT RECORD-BREAKING NAPA AUTO PARTS NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS -
MADISON, Ill. (Oct. 4, 2026) – Record-breaking performances, a Saturday sellout crowd and major shifts in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship standings highlighted the 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock...
Open Wheel
Joel Myers Jr. Wins with POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park
Pevely, MO. (10/3/26) – Joel Myers Jr. would use lap traffic to perfection at I-55 Federated Auto Pa
Open Wheel
Annual POWRi Deuce’s Wild Championship Weekend Returns to Texas Motor Speedway
Belleville, IL. (11/2/26) – The 2026 season reaches its grand finale at the Texas Motor Speedway Dir
Drag Racing
Cameron Ferre: Still chasing Top Fuel greatness, just on his own terms
Cameron Ferre’s definition of success might have changed, but his expectations of himself behind the wheel hasn't.
Drag Racing
Friday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Weather perfection greets NHRA pros for opening qualifying session in St. Louis
Drag Racing
Lee Hartman resets Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock record with 7.548 blast in St. Louis with his Dodge Drag Pak
Hartman backed up his Michigan breakthrough by lowering his own Factory Stock benchmark quarter-mile time.
Drag Racing
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday photo gallery
Through the NHRA National Dragster camera lens of Marc Gewertz, Friday’s action at World Wide Technology Raceway came alive under brilliant blue October sky that gave way to a night of speed.
Drag Racing
Date night at the dragstrip—Friday night under the lights in St. Louis photo gallery
The opening night of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals delivered speed, fire, and a spectacular setting at World Wide Technology Raceway. NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz captured the action.
Drag Racing
Alexis DeJoria, Shawn Langdon, Troy Coughlin Jr, and Gaige Herrera races to provisional No. 1 in St. Louis
Under the lights at World Wide Technology Raceway, the four Mission Foods Series standouts set the pace on opening night of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Drag Racing
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals —Saturday preview
Provisional leaders Alexis DeJoria, Shawn Langdon, Troy Coughlin Jr. and Gaige Herrera prepare to defend their positions as qualifying concludes Saturday at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Drag Racing
Lee Hartman's Dodge makes history with first Wally, No. 1 qualifier and quickest Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown pass—Ever!
Lee Hartman completed the rain-delayed final from the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar with a historic 7.511-second victory in St. Louis.
Drag Racing
Saturday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Shawn Langdon, Alexis DeJoria, Troy Coughlin Jr. and Gaige Herrera lead their respective categories into two crucial final qualifying sessions at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Drag Racing
World Wide Technology Raceway sells out for sixth consecutive Saturday
Capacity crowd at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals marks NHRA’s 11th sellout of the 2026 season and third consecutive Saturday sellout of the Countdown to the Championship.