The NMCA Muscle Car Nationals is pleased to announce that Weldon High Performance will sponsor a special Racer Appreciation Happy Hour on Thursday, April 8th during the Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals Presented by MAHLE Motorsport at Atlanta Dragway from 5:00PM until 7:00PM All racers, family, crew, sponsors, media, and vendors are invited to attend and enjoy ice-cold k...

By Mary Lendzion Kurt Anderson is a standout in his strong classic Camaro. He pulls wheelies and picks up wins, and he earned his third LME Street King championship last year in the car powered by a 416 cubic-inch LS3 engine by Wegner Motorsports and backed by a Turbo 400 by Proformance Racing Transmissions. That's why some fans and fellow racers were surprised to see him in his wife Shaw...

Interview by Mary Lendzion Photos by FSC Staff Kim Mapes was interested in mechanical items as a child in Woodhaven, Michigan. He wanted to understand how they worked and how they were used. If they were broken, he wanted to fix them. Before long, he was pulling apart and putting back together everything he could get his hands on, including a hairdryer for his fourth-grade teacher, who r...

By Mary Lendzion Dan Caissie had a ton of success in his two-tone Mustang last year. He drove the car, powered by a big-block Ford by Rob Reynolds of Space Coast Speed and a C6 transmission, to mid 10s, three runners-up and a win in NMCA MagnaFuel Open Comp before capturing the class championship. Soon after, he headed to the Papa Ray Memorial Race in honor of a fellow racer at New Englan...

Wilson Manifolds has introduced the 123mm HB to its Hi-Boost throttle body line up. Specifically developed for severe duty and high boost applications, the new design provides industry-leading performance and durability. Wilson Manifolds starts with a massive 5/8 (.625 ) stainless steel shaft with unmatched sealing strength, Precision fit TPS engagement that is compatible with either Ford or...

Strange Engineering continues to meet the needs of its customers by offering a nodular iron case designed for street and hardcore street/track applications, with posi units, helical differentials and lockers, but still rigid and strong enough to use with a spool. Strength and rigidity are key factors to a foundation that helps allow smooth and quiet gear operation. The Strange S-Series nodular ...

Energy Suspension, a world leader in performance polyurethane suspension parts, is proud to announce the release of its all-new, 7-year or 750,000-mile warranty. Energy Suspension designs and manufactures a complete line of Polyurethane Suspension Bushings, Universal Bushings and Motor & Transmission mounts. To ensure its customers receive the quality they expect, Energy Suspension employs ...

NMCA is celebrating the 15th annual Chevrolet Performance LSX Shootout, the longest running LS-based national event during the NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing Presented by HPJ Performance over the weekend of May 13-16, 2021 NMCA officials are giving away over $50,000 in cash, prizes, and giveaways in this special stop on the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals tour. Included in the big p...

By Mary Lendzion Photos by NMCA and courtesy of John Langer and Rich Nye The Dart NA 10.5 class sees some of the most extraordinary drivers in the country, and among them are John Langer and Rich Nye. While both were ready to go rounds at the Whipple Superchargers NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem presented by Holbrook Racing Engines in mid-March at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida, they ran into...

Continuing off the success of the Kooks 2019 and newer RAM 1500 long tube headers application, Kooks Headers and Exhaust is expanding the 2019 and newer RAM 1500 product line with the addition of Torque Series headers, and they are now available. The 2019 and newer RAM 1500 Kooks Torque Series Headers provide similar performance gains as the long tube headers with the benefit of less weight and...

NMRA and NMCA are pleased to announce the 5th Annual NMRA/NMCA Open Comp All-Star Showdown, a special race between select NMRA and NMCA Open Comp competitors during the combined event at Atlanta Dragway, the weekend of April 8-11, 2021. Billed as the Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals Presented by MAHLE Motorsport, it's one of only just three races where fans can witness the ...

March 29, 2021 Today, the NMRA/NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2021 Street Outlaw rules with a parity adjustment and clarification on the centrifugal 4.200 inducer and 4.025R inducer supercharger combinations. The 2021 NMCA class rules can be found here: https://www.nmcadigital.com/2021-class-rules-payouts/

The new DiabloSport Suspension Controller is a simple upgrade to instantly improve suspension systems in a Hellcat or SRT vehicle equipped with active suspension modes. The Suspension Controller replaces the factory controller with a simple Plug-N-Play installation. The upgraded calibration featured in the DiabloSport Suspension Controller improves handling and traction across the board by cont...

Lokar Performance Products Interior Battery Disconnect Lever Kit is a safe and quick way to shut off all electrical power right from the driver's seat. The red anodized billet aluminum hand lever is designed for quick visual recognition and quick actuation. Compatible with fire system kill switches, each kit comes standard with an 8-foot push / pull cable with additional cable lengths availabl...

QA1 is excited to announce the expansion of its classic Mopar suspension line with the asset acquisition of Gerst Tubular Suspension, a manufacturer of coil-over systems for classic Dodge, Plymouth, and Chrysler platforms. Gerst has been producing high-end classic Mopar coil-over systems for nearly a decade. The company is known for its innovative designs, top-notch quality, and exceptional cu...

The NMCA Muscle Car Nationals successfully launched its 2021 racing season in Florida and the tour moves north to Atlanta Dragway, where MAHLE Motorsport has been named as the presenting sponsor. The second stop on the tour is officially nicknamed the Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals Presented by MAHLE Motorsport. Since 2000, MAHLE Motorsport North America has positioned...

The NMCA Technical Department released today, rule amendments in the Factory Super Cars class. These adjustments include an upper pulley change on the 2020-21 Cobra Jet, an upper pulley change on the 2021 Drag Pak and a cog pulley change on the 2019-20 COPO. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments go into effect immediately. The 2021 NMCA class rules and amendme...

The Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals Presented by MAHLE Motorsport will run as-scheduled at Atlanta Dragway April 8-11, 2021. Recently the NHRA announced the sale of Atlanta Dragway, but the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals will complete its national event one last time at the historic facility. Come out and witness history as we help close out t...

It's all been building up to today, as the NMCA heads-up and index classes roll into eliminations. As each round goes by some racers fall by the wayside, while others get closer to notching a victory at the 19th Annual Whipple Superchargers NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem Presented by Holbrook Racing Engines, which is a great way to start the season. In addition, the eight quickest Hemi-powered machines fr...

 

By Mary Lendzion Drivers came from across the country to put the hammer down at the Whipple Superchargers NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem presented by Holbrook Racing Engines, March 18-21 at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida. As they pumped out horsepower on the well-prepped stage, the performances were show-stopping, and the ambition and aggressiveness was all-out. Awaiting those able to go a...

Today, the action heats up as heads-up and index racers roll into the third and fourth rounds of qualifying to establish the ladders for tomorrow's eliminations rounds at the 19th Annual Whipple Superchargers NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem Presented by Holbrook Racing Engines. Meanwhile competitors in the Dodge // Mopar HEMI Shootout and True Street classes make test hits before running their laps ...

With cooler air rolling into Bradenton Motorsports Park, the 19th Annual Whipple Superchargers NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem Presented by Holbrook Racing Engines picks up speed today as racers enter the first two rounds of qualifying. These runs will indicate who is on the right track and who needs more adjustments before the qualifying wraps up and eliminations begin tomorrow. Stay tuned to this page fo...

The sun is shining and the engines are roaring at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Florida, as the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals season gets underway with the 19th Annual Whipple Superchargers NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem Presented by Holbrook Racing Engines. Today the action is underway with test hits on the drag strip, which sets the stage for qualifying action tomorrow. It should be a great weeke...

Written by Wes Taylor Photography by the author In the world of motorsports, many factors contribute to a winning program. You can't put the power down without optimizing the suspension, chassis, drivetrain, and powerplant. Even at its best, an engine won't do what the tuner asks of it without having enough to drink. Mike Kopchick, the owner of Rage Fuel Systems, set out to make certain that...

By Mary Lendzion Mike DiDomenico has made it clear that he's committed to being competitive in NMCA VP Racing Lubricants Xtreme Pro Mod. His son, crew chief and tuner, Sal, is equally determined, and fortunately, they have a fine team in Gary Lucas, Adam Stablein and Blake Molnar. While Mike drove to an impressive 3.68 and 200 mph in his 1968 Camaro built by G-Force Race Cars and powered ...

For the past few years NMCA officials have used the Racer Text Message System as a means to communicate better with racers. This valuable tool is used to announce scheduling updates, staging lane calls, weather alerts, driver meetings, and much more through an event weekend. The Racer Text Message System was wiped clean coming into 2021, so it is important to sign-up again for the 2021 season. ...

TorqStorm Superchargers is kicking off 2021 race season with a huge announcement it will increase the True Street Overall Winner's purse to $1,000 for competitors that run a TorqStorm supercharger. They will also increase the prize for TorqStorm customers to $500 if they win a 9-second, 10-second, 11-second, 12-second, 13-second, 14-second, or 15-second category. The TorqStorm Supercharger bonus p...

NMCA Muscle Car Nationals is pleased to announce that Weldon Pump will sponsor a special Racer Appreciation Happy Hour at the Whipple Superchargers NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem Presented by Holbrook Racing Engines season opener at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Florida, March 18-21. This Weldon Pump sponsored Happy Hour will take place on Thursday, March 18th, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and al...

By Mary Lendzion Tim Knieriem has shown a ton of talent and tenacity in NMCA Edelbrock Xtreme Street since joining the category in 2018. He earned a second-place finish that year and the following year with a 450 cubic-inch small-block Ford which he built at Knieriem Racing Engines in Louisville, Kentucky, and paired with a Nitrous Express system. Then, he built a slightly smaller, 440 cu...

By the FSC staff Photography courtesy of the manufacturer Whenever things go wrong, racers are always on a pass. Like a fisherman's tale of the one that got away, those mythical incomplete runs are favorite tales to tell around the pit when the racing action dies down for the night. While everyone enjoys a good story about what might have been, it makes for a much better story if your combin...

The NMCA Muscle Car Nationals is proud to announce the return of the exciting and popular Arrington Performance HEMI Quick 8 Presented by Red Line Oil at all six national events in 2021. The HEMI Quick 8 takes the top 8 finishers in the Dodge // MOPAR HEMI Shootout on Saturday and enters them in a heads-up competition on Sunday with the winner walking away with $800 cash and an NMCA Victor award. ...

Bardstown, Kentucky's Tom Blincoe has been competing in the NMCA VP Racing Lubricants Xtreme Pro Mod category for several years now, and he collected a 3rd place finish in points in 2019 and a 5th place in 2020 with his supercharged 63 Corvette. For 2021, he once again turned to David Monday Race Cars (DMRC) to build him a new race car, this brand new, twin-turbocharged C7 Corvette. Blinco...

By Mary Lendzion Photos courtesy of Kurt Anderson Shawn Calabrese has one of the most eye-catching and enviable Firebirds in the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series. The clean and competitive red car carries the wheels off the starting line and clocks low 10s at the finish line, and in it, the Orlando, Florida-based driver earned his first Chevrolet Performance Stock presented by Scoggin...

Nitto Tire is once again bringing its NT555RII bonus program to both the Dodge//Mopar HEMI Shootout and TorqStorm Superchargers True Street categories, which boosts the purse to $1,000 for the 9-second, 10-second, 11-second, 12-second, 13-second, 14-second, and 15-second winners. The bonus program will be available during the complete 2021 NMCA Muscle Car Nationals event schedule. The program b...

ProCharger has released its F-3D-106 supercharger head unit for drivers of drag radial cars, dragsters and street cars who want a reliable way to make 1,400-1,800 horsepower. Even though this supercharger was recently released, it has already had some amazing success on the racing circuts and with those dyno-testing for heads-up classes. Combining the bulletproof F-3 gear case with a compact...

By Mary Lendzion For years, John Langer has proudly put Pontiac power on display in NMCA Dart NA 10.5. He contines to go faster and get to the final round, and last year, he gunned to a 7.765 and 177.14 mph to set the elapsed time and top speed records in the challenging category. He's passionate about showcasing the potency and potential of his Firebird built by Matukas Motorsports and h...

Paint chips and scratches in a vehicle's paint are not only unsightly, but can lead to rust and even lower the vehicle's value. A three-step process, with materials and support from AutomotiveTouchup can restore the finish, and it's something that anyone can do and achieve professional-looking results. Depending on the size and type of touch-up project, the paint can be applied with a paint pen...

Today, the NMCA Tech Committee updated the following rules:

1. Xtreme Street weight/deduct adders.
2. General Regulations with clarifications on the record claiming process for Chevrolet Performance Stock.

The 2021 NMCA Class Rules can be found here: https://www.nmcadigital.com/2021-class-rules-payouts/

A return to Indianapolis for the annual PRI Trade Show, an all-new membership drive launching next week, and a 2.0 version of the renowned PRI Road Tour are all part of Performance Racing Industry's plans for an unprecedented year. With its mission to build, promote, and protect the racing community, PRI is focused on uniting motorsports professionals and enthusiasts in 2021 through both tradit...

American Powertrain has introduced a new White Lightning shifter for TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmissions. The new TKX already shifts smoothly out of the box, but American Powertrain has taken it to the next level. Bolting on a White Lightning shifter shortens the shift by 30 percent and allows multiple shifter positions. White Lightning shifters feature American Powertrain's patented RevLok sys...

By Mary Lendzion Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio is accepting reservations for track rentals for the 2021 race season. Nearly fifty dates between April and October are available, and professional preparation of the track, which underwent a $1.6 million reconstruction in 2018 and has accommodated many records, will be provided. The promptly-run program welcomes professio...

By Mary Lendzion The NMCA Dart NA 10.5 category is incredibly intense. It's filled with die-hard racers who come from all over the country for NMCA events and are known for their talent and tenacity, and among them is Robbie Blankenship. Fans and fellow racers can count on the Floridian to continuously look for ways to go faster and faster in his Mustang, and last year, he turned to B...

TorqStorm Superchargers has launched its new competition 2XR series. Generating 1200-plus horsepower, these new twin supercharger systems are robust and light. Weight is dramatically reduced by the elimination of belt-driven accessories usually unnecessary for competition vehicles. In addition, each supercharger is driven by its own auto tensioned 8-rib belt and pulley assembly for superio...

Mothers' new line of Ultimate Hybrid products combines the ease-of-use of traditional carnauba wax with the benefit of nano-ceramic technology while providing a timeless, liquidy-gloss shine. It's a balanced blend of advanced science and traditional car care. Mothers Ultimate Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax combines the trusted natural protection of carnauba wax with cutting-edge nano-quartz cerami...

Today, the NMCA Tech Committee updated the following rules: 1. Nitrous Pro Street with approved tire clarifications, adding radial tires to the class. 2. General regulations with clarifications on the staging process. The 2021 NMCA class rules can be found here: https://www.nmcadigital.com/2021-class-rules-payouts/

Bully Dog, an industry leader in engine tuning and calibrations, is proud to announce the release of the Bully Dog Thruster Throttle Enhancement Device. The Bully Dog Thruster is a plug-and-play device that allows anyone to adjust the throttle responsiveness of their vehicle. The easy-to-install device gives the driver access to a control knob that increases how quickly their vehicle responds t...

By Mary Lendzion Shawn McAlees was only fifteen when he purchased his first car in 1997. It was a 1988 Firebird, and while his modifications were mild back then, he has since moved up to a nitrous-enhanced small-block Chevrolet with AFR 195 heads and an LT1 intake. His engine is backed by a Turbo 400 by RPM Racing Transmissions and a Yank Performance converter, and his car rolls on Mickey Th...