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NMRA Announces a New Points Format for Championship Hopefuls in 2009

Posted February 25 2009 04:00 AM by KJ Jones

If you're a fan of NHRA Full-Throttle drag racing or NASCAR Sprint Cup stock car racing, you're probably aware of (and have an opinion about) the "Chase"-style points formats that has helped determine champions in each...

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Heeeeeeeere's Johnny!

Nitto Brings Urist's Bio Video to Computers Worldwide

Posted February 17 2009 04:00 AM by KJ Jones

John "Fireball" Urist has become somewhat of a household name for Mustang enthusiasts and fans of Mustang drag racing who have followed the NMRA for the last decade. For those who don't know, John is the reigning Super...

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It's 1968 All Over Again

For the Second Time, Ford's Turn-Key Drag 'Stang Scores Big in It's NHRA Debut

Posted February 11 2009 03:55 PM by KJ Jones

As a hard-core drag racer and fan of Mustangs in drag racing, well, all types of racing, actually, I try and stay abreast of most of the hard-hitting Ponies that are out there, putting in work on race tracks all...

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"I Walk the Line"

This Cobra Jet Owner Received an Opportunity of a Lifetime

Posted February 2 2009 07:00 AM by KJ Jones

Having had a chance (well, it really was more of an absolute pleasure ) to drive Ford Racing's Mustang Cobra Jet (my report on that experience is coming up soon in the magazine), I'm solidly at the point where, I...

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Oil Containment

DJ Safety's Fox-Specific Engine Diapers Help Keep Oil Off the Track

Posted January 28 2009 09:45 AM by KJ Jones

If someone was to take a survey on "Situations that Drag Racers Never Want to Be In While They're Racing," I'd bet good money that "catastrophic engine failure and spilling oil at top speed" would be one of the...

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Legal Grudge

Wes Whittle is entering the world of street-legal drag racing

Posted January 7 2009 01:01 PM by Michael Johnson

It usually starts around January. That’s when we begin hearing of new cars coming to a drag strip near you. We always hear about cars being built, especially at trade shows like SEMA and PRI. However, in January people...

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South Florida Racers, REJOICE!

Palm Beach International Raceway Is Almost Ready for High-Speed Action

Posted October 10 2008 05:00 AM by KJ Jones

Following a total renovation of the facility formerly known as Moroso Motorsports Park, a new Palm Beach International Raceway has emerged. Find out the details after the jump...

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King of the Street

Get in on the action at the NMRA World Finals this weekend

Posted September 29 2008 12:56 PM by Michael Johnson

Every May issue we bring the King of the Street competition to you. If you’ve ever wanted to see the King of the Street competition in person, October 2nd – 5th presents an opportunity to do just that. At the NMRA World...

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Shelby SN95

Our SN95 Cobra now boasts Shelby GT500 binders

Posted September 10 2008 11:35 AM by Michael Johnson

Anyone who has driven a Fox Mustang knows the braking systems on those cars were atrocious. However, the cars were so inexpensive that no one seemed to care, and the more horsepower the better only created more braking...

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Up, Up and Awaaaaaaaaay!

Nothing Beats a Fast 'Stang Leaving with the Wheels Up

Posted September 3 2008 09:00 AM by KJ Jones

Yesterday, while caught up in an e-mail discussion about project cars and taking them to the dragstrip (the discussion actually was more of a friendly diss-fest between myself, Associate Editor Mike Johnson, Big Steve and...

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Speed Discovery

We’re heading to Columbus, OH to check ¼-mile speeds

Posted August 27 2008 12:31 PM by Michael Johnson

As the 2008 NMRA season heads down the stretch, the Columbus, OH stop promises to be a big one. I love National Trail Raceway, and its surroundings, even though they make me sneeze. Oh well, I’ll have to load up on the...

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