It's going be a great weekend here at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis as we kick off the 15th Annual NMCA All-American Nationals featuring the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series and the 10th Annual LSX Shootout. Fielding cars two cars in the Holley EFI Real Street class is Rodney Massengale of RPM Transmissions. Massengale's son, Camren will be at the wheel of the team's nitrous-oxide-injected ...

The racers are coming into the track by the trailer load here at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, and this event marks not only the fourth stop on the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals series presented by E3 Spark Plugs, but also the Chevrolet Performance LSX Shootout, which is celebrating its 10th year. Joining the on-track action will be the Midwest Drift union, which will no doubt be burning some rub...

After nearly two years of reworking and rebuilding his '98 Camaro after a wreck in the fall of 2014, Ray Litz is ready to debut it in Wiseco Street Outlaw. Midwest Chassis in Illinois upgraded the 25.5 cage to a 25.3 cage, added bars to stiffen the car from one end to the other and fabricated a custom rear-end housing, all new custom rear suspension components, a removable front-end and an alum...

1. Increased Purses (plus contingency) in Drag Radial, Real Street, CP Stock, Street King, Rumble & True Street! 2. LSX Bowtie Blocks awarded to all class winners (each block has a $2,900 value)! 3. All Street King & Rumble competitors may run in the LSX Shootout True Street class free of charge (must meet all TS rules)! 4. All LSX Shootout racers and crew are invited to the R...

NMCA officials have made an important change to Friday's schedule the test and tune will begin at 1oAM, as scheduled. However, in an effort/attempt to get all categories two test runs, the test and tune will be organized by class. Each category will be called to the lanes in the normal run order. The goal for this change is to provide racers with testing opportunities that have similar track pr...

While Quick Lane at Downs Ford NA 10.5 driver Chad Neuenschwander commands attention every time he pulls up to the starting line and then pulls gears to the finish line, he added a wicked wheelstand to his show in the second round of qualifying at the 15th Annual NMCA Quick Fuel Technology Bluegrass Nationals, May 12-15, 2016, Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, Kentucky. His burgundy beauty of ...

With the first round of the Chevrolet Performance Series now completed, points have been calculated and posted. Round two begins next weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis with the running of the All-American Nationals.   Find points >>HERE<<

While Jacky McCarty had just introduced himself and his black LSX- and Precision turbo-powered 92 Mustang to NMCA Wiseco Street Outlaw during the 14th Annual Ross Racing Pistons NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem in March at Bradenton Motorsports Park, he promptly put his his name on the map. He ran to a 4.51 at 163 mph to qualify in the third spot at that event, followed by a 4.70 and 152 mph to qualify ...

Dart Machinery, a worldwide leader in manufacturing high performance engine components and trusted by the best of the best in racing today is proud to announce the release of Dart's PRO1 full synthetic motor oil for break-in, street, track and heavy-duty applications. This full synthetic oil is designed for those looking for better performance with more protection. After testing 100's of oils ov...

After zinging his Rick Watters-built big-block Chevy to 9,000 rpm pass after pass on his way to the 2015 NMCA WEST Lucas Oil NA 10.5 championship, Vic Brum decided to take it to Weidmann Racing Engines in Arizona for some rest and rejuvenation. Its cast iron Dart block was cleaned up, as it had some scarring from a broken lifter, and because that process resulted in bigger bores, the engine whi...

For those who want more bolt-on power and torque for their direct-injected LT1 motor, MSD's all-new polymer Atomic AirForce intake manifold is a great option for both stock and modified engines. MSD addressed the performance shortcomings of the OEM manifold and used Computational Fluid Dynamic modeling to optimize the plenum volume and improve runner layout. The LT1 intake is a two-piece molded de...

Every year one of the highlights of the Chevrolet Performance LSX Shootout is the Thursday evening Racer Appreciation Party, which takes place at the Hilton Garden Inn Indy. NMCA will once again host this very special welcome party for all Chevrolet Performance LSX Shootout participants, friends, family, media, and sponsors.The party will feature complimentary dinners hosted by Scoggin-Dickey...

The Chevrolet Performance LSX Shootout is right around the corner and will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in style at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Once taking place June 23-26, 2016, the event, held in conjunction with the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, is the largest LS drag race gathering in the U.S. The Chevrolet Performance LSX Shootout features awesome heads-up racing for the ...

After a fine fourth place finish in 2015 NMCA ARP Nitrous Pro Street points, Jennifer Brooke Rice of Springfield, Tennessee rolled into the 2016 hungry to do even better, and so far, she has. Despite what she refers to as a series of timing-related nitrous backfires, she drove to a runner-up finish at the 8th Annual NMCA/NMRA All-Star Nationals presented by Miller Welders at Atlanta Dragway in ...

They say everything happens for a reason. In the Dina Parise Racing (DPR) camp, they have become believers in this statement. This team has learned that some days may be tougher than others, but they are just preparation for things to come. And come they do. Recently DPR reached a sponsorship agreement with the Florida-based company, which will see Parise and her team competing in the remaining...

It was announced early on in the event that, due to the Georgia weather threatening to rain out Sunday's shenanigans, the 5th Annual Chevrolet Performance Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia, would be run on a shortened schedule with test and tune on Friday, June 3rd, and qualifying and eliminations both being run on Saturday, June 4th, 2016. Spectators got to enjoy two days worth of...

Cars are coming out of the trailers and the track is being prepped in anticipation of the first trigger of the Christmas tree this morning here at the Chevrolet Performance Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. The racing action begins at 9:00am with bracket and Gear Vendors True Street time trials and then we go right into Q1 with the Proform Rumble and LME Street King classes. Thanks to Chevrolet...

The first event of the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series is about to kick off here in Commerce, Georgia, at Atlanta Dragway. Gates are open and the racers are parking, cars are being unloaded and we'll begin a test and tune session later today. As part of the Challenge Series, the Chevrolet Performance Nationals welcomes the series competition classes, which include JE Pistons Drag Radial pre...

Due to inclement weather coming into the Commerce, Georgia area, the NMCA competition department has opted to complete the entire Chevrolet Performance Nationals race on Saturday. Competitors will get their three qualifying runs before going into eliminations at 5:00pm. Both Saturday and Sunday's scheduled bracket races will offer over $13,000 in total purse and will be completed on Saturday. T...

While George Rumore liked baseball and basketball while growing up on Long Island, New York, he liked cars and car parts a bit more, and would often forego the former to spend more time around the latter. He attributes much of that to the fact that his neighbor was Kooks Custom Headers founder George Kryssing, Sr., who was working out of his own garage at the time and would allow Rumore to hang...

Brooksville, FL Induction Solutions, a leader in nitrous technology, is proud to announce the release of the NPC-2006 Nitrous Power Controller. The latest in progressive nitrous controller technology, this Induction Solutions new product combines decades of experience in many genres of drag racing to simplify wiring and tuning in order to maximize the performance of a vehicle. We're really proud ...

Precision Turbo & Engine has teamed up with High Performance Lubricants to develop a special blend of synthetic oils specifically formulated for turbocharged and supercharged applications. PTE's new HPL with Boosted Technology lubricants are ideal for the high RPM, heavy loads, and extreme pressures found in high performance and boosted applications. The Boosted Technology additive pack prov...

Each year the Chevrolet Performance Nationals features a giant manufacturers midway...and this year is no exception! Presented by Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center, the Chevrolet Performance Nationals is the largest all-GM event of the year and takes place at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia, the weekend of June 3-5, 2016. Be sure to hit the ATM on your way to the track for great deals on the part...

While the 2015 race season for NMCA Quick Lane at Downs Ford NA 10.5 driver Rick Riccardi began with a wreck at the NMCA race at Atlanta Dragway, it ended with a win in the NA 10.5 Shootout at the NMRA race at Beech Bend Raceway. That fine feat left fans wanting more from the popular driver and his 81 Capri which was rebuilt after the wreck by Matt Wirt Racefab Engineering and features a sma...

Text By Ainsley Jacobs Photography by Dr. Rudy Rouweyha   Inspired by his father, Johnny Matney has spent most of his life devoted to building absolutely pristine cars that look good and go fast. His latest project is one that's especially close to his heart, as his gorgeous 2012 Chevy Camaro SS was a build that the two shared many hours working on together. Matney, 38, spends hi...

Chevrolet Performance's new ZZ6 crate engine offers builders a modern twist on the classic Chevy small block 350. Developed with contemporary technologies, including a high RPM valve train and high-flow Fast Burn aluminum cylinder heads with LS-inspired beehive-style valve springs, the new ZZ6 motor features improved high RPM capabilities and cranks out an impressive 405 horsepower and 405 lbs/ft ...

If you love showing off your GM vehicle then you won't want to miss the huge car show taking place at the Chevrolet Performance Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia, June 3-5, 2016. This special event, presented by Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center, is the largest all-GM event of the year featuring action on the mile and in the car show, celebrity appearances from Street Outlaws Doc &...

After getting input from all CPS racers involved, the NMCA Tech Department has made the decision to allow the new ECM ( part# 19353299) into competition begining June 1st, 2016 with the Chevrolet Performance Nationals at Atlanta Dragway on June 3-5, 2016. Both the old and the new ECM (#19329004 and #19353299), will be allowed for the remainder of the 2016 season.

Every year one of the highlights of the Chevrolet Performance LSX Shootout is the Thursday evening Racer Appreciation Party, which takes place at the Hilton Garden Inn. NMCA will once again host this very special 10th annual welcome party for all Chevrolet Performance LSX Shootout participants, friends, family, media, and sponsors.The party will feature complimentary dinners, beer, sodas, music an...

As teammates, Dwayne Barbaree and Russell Stone are a formidable force whether they're racing in NMCA Wiseco Street Outlaw, NMRA VP Racing Fuels Street Outlaw or in other series, and they proved that as recently as the 22nd Annual Nitto NMRA Spring Break Shootout at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida in March. There, Barbaree blasted to a win in VP Racing Fuels Street Outlaw and became the f...

For the past two days, we've experienced intermittent telephone outages at our main headquarters in Santa Ana, CA. If you've tried calling either 714.444.2426 or our toll-free line 866.694.3475 in the past few days and have not been able to get through, please send contact us via email at [email protected]. Please note that you may also check our NMRA, NMCA and NMCA WEST websites for event in...

In addition to an endless supply of southern hospitality and sweet tea, the 15th Annual Quick Fuel Technology NMCA Bluegrass Nationals featuring the Dave Duell Classic served up plenty of action, May 12-15, 2016, at Beech Bend Raceway, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Personal bests were the words of the weekend, at what was the third stop on the NMCA's six-event schedule for 2016. The powerhouses w...

Attention all NMCA Drag Racing competitors, we just passed the mid-season point as the first three events came up in rapid succession. It is that time of the year that the Tech Department has requested that all Mid-Season Rule Requests be turned in by May 27th. The Tech Department is trying to expedite the process to get any adjustments and rule modifications handled in a quick and decisive manner...

It's time to go racing here at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The sun is out, the air is great, and the pits are packed full of the hottest and fastest cars anywhere. We are well into the first round of eliminations and the action is intense. New to the NMCA series is the MX235 heads up shootout, which will be contested at Indy and Joliet in addition to Bowling Green. All three ...

Fan-favorite Steve Summers has his 70 1/2 Bicklel-built Camaro right where it belongs, and that's in VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro Mod at this weekend's race. We caught up with him and his wife, Jerilynn Summers, as they were readying for last night's first round of qualifying, and he revealed that while he still has his Jasiek Racing 522 cubic-inch engine and twin 88mm Garrett turbos, he has moved f...

It's shaping up to be a fantastic weekend here at Beech Bend Raceway and the pits are already filling up. Of course, the centerpiece of this weekend's action-packed lineup is the Dave Duell Classic that brings the Nostalgia Super Stockers here in droves. Test and Tune gets started at 11am, and then we begin round one of qualifying at 4:30. While Craig Sullivan had driven a dragster to low s...

Eagle Specialty Products has expanded its line of high performance connecting rods with the introduction of their FSI I-beam rods. Forged from SAE/AISI-certified 4340 steel, Eagle's new FSI I-beam rods are a high-strength, lighter weight, and lower cost alternative to their H-beam rod design. The new FSI I-beams are equipped with 7/16-inch ARP 8740 bolts and silicon-bronze bushings for perfo...

  A strong manufacturers midway is in store for this weekend's 14th Annual Quick Fuel Technology NMCA Bluegrass Nationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The 3rd stop of the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals presented by E3 Spark Plugs, the NMCA Bluegrass Nationals is a speed-infused horsepower slugfest that features the World's Fastest Street Cars, celebrity appearances, giant Saturday/Sunday car show...

All eyes were on Dave Theisen and his 69 Firebird when he rolled it out of his trailer at the NMCA/NMRA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing at Route 66 Raceway in Illinois, last summer, and it was for good reason. The Highland, Michigan-based driver, after all, is known for keeping his majestic machine looking as good as it runs, and he went on to lay down an 8.22 and 173 mph in Quick Lane ...

Flex-A-Lite has unveiled its LS Conversion performance aluminum radiator, electric fan combination and oil cooler for the 79- 93 Ford Mustang, 70- 81 Chevy Camaro, 87- 06 Jeep Wrangler TJ and YJ, and 72- 86 Jeep Wrangler CJ. Hand welded in the US, Flex-A-Lite's LS Conversion performance radiators feature two rows of 1 tubes for 122 percent more coolant capacity. Standard T channel design si...

For as long as he can remember, Al Dixon has had a passion for cars and a propensity for pumping up their performance, and because of that, he has owned several since the 1960s. They've run the gamut from a 1952 Ford and a 1963 Chevy to a 1964 Chevy and a 1958 Ranchero with an altered wheelbase, and while he raced all of them at tracks near his Amherstburg, Ontario home, it's the 1963 Catalina ...

Meet Doc and Monza from TV's Street Outlaws Saturday, June 4th, in Commerce, Georgia, at the Chevrolet Performance (All-GM) Nationals presented by Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center. This is your chance to meet both racers and get a picture in front of the Street Beast, Doc's insane nitrous-gulping 70 Monte Carlo or Sinister Split Bumper Monza's nitrous-assisted 72 Chevy Camaro Rally Sport famo...

It's been a few years since Al Corda has competed in and collected timeslips in his beautiful black 69 Dart, but after deciding he wanted to climb back into its driver's seat, he began making arrangements to ready it for its return to the race track. He delivered its 440 cubic-inch Chrysler engine, which is topped with Indy Cylinder Heads EZ heads and two four-barrel Edelbrock carburetors, to ...

The braking experts at Baer have introduced a new high-performance 6P Pro+ six-piston forged brake caliper. Optimized piston position and size provides maximum braking performance, and gives users the ability to match both their front and rear calipers performance. The two-piece forged design features six high-strength alloy cross bolts to enhance rigidity and offer improved braking performance. ...

After spending several years behind the wheel of a 93 Mustang in ORSCA EZ Street, Charles Hull decided in 2008 to climb out of the driver's seat for a while, but a particular 92 Mustang with a sale sign on it was far too charming for him to pass up, and he made it his in 2014. He carefully carted it from his home in Brunswick, Georgia to Pressurized Solutions in Haleyville, Alabama, where its...

Be sure to mark you calendars for May 14-15 for your chance to meet Street Outlaws New Orleans TV stars, Scott Taylor and Brandon Smith, at the Quick Fuel Technology NMCA Bluegrass Nationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Beech Bend Raceway will be buzzing as thousands of muscle car fans come out to see Street Outlaw worlds collide only at the Bluegrass Nationals! Meet Scott Taylor from Stree...

During qualifying at a race in the fall of 2014, a connecting rod let go in the nitrous-fed 480 cubic-inch big-block Chevy under the hood of ARP Nitrous Pro Street driver Josh Ritli's 69 Camaro. It destroyed everything it came in contact with on its way out of the engine, and a defeated Ritli was forced to leave the race with a box of broken parts. As luck would have it, however, he found a re...

The National Muscle Car Association has released their all-new NMCA Iconic Pocket T-shirt for 2016. Show your support of the NMCA series and the World's Fastest Street Cars when you wear this shirt at events and around town. This vintage black 100% cotton pocket t-shirt features NMCA on top of an iconic Christmas tree flanked by header pipes with the words FUEL IGNITION RUBBER SMOKE making a stat...