Set to kick off its season at Rockingham Dragway for the first time in April, the Red Line Oil NMCA Muscle Car Nationals season is ready to launch with a robust lineup of heads-up and index championship classes as well as an exciting variety of specialty categories at select events throughout the season.

It takes a combination of great parts to get the most out of your NMRA or NMCA race machine. Many racers rely on boost from turbocharging or supercharging and this requires a solid tune and boost control to ensure maximum power and reliability.

With hundreds or thousands of horsepower available, a race car can deliver incredible performances. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned

When it comes to NMCA drag racing, there’s endless vehicle and powertrain combinations that are available to racers. With that, there is no challenging the potency of the LS engine platform and its popularity as an engine swap in a wide range of vehicles.

Despite the popularity of the GM LS platform, the tried-and-true Chevrolet Big-Block remains a fantastic option for those wanting big from from a Bow-Tie platform. And why not add boost to sweeten the deal?

Elisa Noelle, a veteran of the automotive aftermarket and racing industry has been named Branding and Marketing Coordinator for HPT Turbo, HPL Oil, and AFIS Injectors. “We are excited to welcome Elisa Noelle to the role of Branding and Marketing Coordinator for HPT Turbo, HPL Oil, and AFIS Injectors,” said President Harry Hruska.

The NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2024 Preliminary Rules in the following classes today

Since its founding in the 1970s, Circle D Specialties expanded greatly over the years. Although the company evolved along the way, its foundation of continuously improving and raising the bar with its torque converters and other products remains rock solid.

QA1 recently announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Speed Tech Performance USA, a leader in high performance chassis and suspension solutions for the pro touring and resto mod markets.

With four locations scattered across the United States and more than half a million square footage of facility space, it’s somewhat shocking to learn that National Parts Depot started as a small business operating out of a residential basement.
 

Clean race car wiring is one of those things that we strive to obtain. A well-laid-out wiring system looks professional, but more importantly, it makes problem solving easier, should a situation arise.

Deadlines wait for no one, so I sit at my keyboard the week after Christmas, and a column is on the schedule. The week between Christmas and New Year’s is like a time warp. Many people are off.

The NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2024 Preliminary Rules in the following classes today

The NMCA family is saddened by the passing of longtime NMCA Quick Fuel Technology Nostalgia Super Stock racer Dave Schultz. Schultz was a staple of Nostalgia Super Stock, competing with his pair of 1960’s Mopars for many years.
 

The NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2024 Preliminary Rules in the following classes today

Not long after graduating high school, Cody Medeisis picked up his 1994 Chevrolet S10 for a measly $400. Now, the 28-year-old Illinois native is tackling both the No Time and Drag and Drive worlds not only with the truck but with his wife and fellow driver, Emilee, too.

On the subject of steering columns, whether its street cars, race cars, or even tow vehicles, it’s safe to say that no one has more to offer than Ididit Performance.

Proper spark is essential to making efficient power and for good fuel economy, too. So if you own a 1994-2010 Ford, chances are you’ll be looking to replace the stock coils to ensure peak performance.

Beginning January 1st, 2024, A head and neck restraint device/system meeting SFI 38.1 is mandatory for any vehicle running 150 mph or faster for 1/4 or 1/8 mile or running 7.49 (1/4 Mile) or 4.49 (1/8 Mile) E.T. or quicker or by class requirements.

The NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2024 Preliminary Rules in the following classes today

It’s that time of year when racers kick back and enjoy the holidays. But many of us will get out to the garage and do required maintenance, whether it’s rebuilding the engine and transmission or just giving everything the “once over.”

Each December the NMCA crowns its champions and presents special awards with a ceremony celebrating the achievements and accomplishments from the racing season. And 2023 was no different, as hundreds gathered for an evening of fun in Indianapolis during the Performance Racing Industry show.

PRI, as it’s generally called, pulls the entire motorsports and high-performance aftermarket industry together for 3 days in the racing capitol of the USA, Indianapolis, Indiana. PRI also serves as a home for the NMRA and NMCA Champion’s Award Ceremonies. 

During the recent Performance Racing Industry show in Indy, Paul Lee, NHRA Funny Car driver and President of the Wharton Automotive Group, announced the launch of FTI Performance Parts, a performance torque converter and automatic transmission parts warehouse.

Oil is the lifeblood of an engine, and for those building a small-block Chevy engine that needs a high-volume oil pump, Moroso offers combo kits that include a Moroso billet oil pump, oil pump mounting stud, and driveshaft.
 

Circle D Specialties (“Circle D” or “CDS”), a leading manufacturer of high-performance torque converters and driveline components for the automotive aftermarket, has announced the acquisition of Reid Racing, a market leader in its two core products of performance transmission cases and specialty heavy-duty axle components for off-road vehicles.

The NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2024 Preliminary Rules in the following classes today

In the heat of competition, clear communication can mean the difference between success and failure. That is true for race teams and the sanctioning body operating the event. When it comes to NMRA and NMCA events, radios and a crucial component of synchronizing the efforts of the event staff.

The NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2024 Preliminary Rules in the following classes today

Daily coverage from the 2023 Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Daily coverage from the 2023 Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2024 Preliminary Rules in the following classes today

A longtime supporter of the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, Chevrolet Performance confirmed its commitment to grassroots competition by signing a new 3-year deal continuing as a major sponsor with the national event series dedicated to Detroit Iron. 
 

Beginning with its first event of the 2024 season, NMCA will offer a new class for low-10-second street/strip machines to battle on the quarter-mile — Scoggin Dickey Parts Center Street Warrior 10.10 presented by Chevrolet Performance.

Nothing beats the thrill of launching your car down the drag strip. G-forces pin you back in the seat, you're grabbing gears, and need every advantage to stay ahead of the competition and keep your car under control.

NMCA racers and performance enthusiasts looking to enhance to the power of their Big-Block Chevy engines have a great new option with AFR’s Magnum Intake Manifold

Your first line of attack as a racer is finding traction, as all the power in the world won’t do you any good if you’re spinning off the line.

From three-wheel ATVs to dirt bikes, go karts, open-wheel modifieds, and a variety of asphalt race cars, Jason Dietsch has been there and raced that. Today, his motorsport of choice is drag racing, and that’s great news for anyone involved in the Red Line Oil NMCA and/or Holley NMRA Drag Racing Series.

Every performance enthusiast knows the importance of engine oil and lubricants. As the core, engine oil lubricates the internal surfaces such as bearing faces, crankshaft journals, rods, lifters, etc.

The Dodge // Mopar Hemi Shootout is one of the most popular and competitive categories in NMCA competition. Each of the six races hosts some of the most incredible late-model Mopar entries from stock, base models and 392 editions, up to the fire-breathing Hellcat, Demon and Super Stock versions.
 

NMCA racers are no strangers to engines swaps and Scoggin Dickey is a leader in providing crate engines to give you any level of performance for virtually any vehicle.

The NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2024 Preliminary Rules in the following classes today

The Kentuckian calls NMCA Erson Cams Nostalgia Muscle presented by World Products home, and in addition to earning his first win in the category in 2023, he also earned a second-place finish. He hopes to achieve a championship in 2024.

The NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2024 Preliminary Rules in the following classes today

No matter the engine combination, one of the more fun components to select is the intake manifold. The intake manifold is a key piece of the horsepower puzzle as plenum size and runner length help define the power curve of the engine. 

If you’re an NMRA or NMCA racer who is serious about winning, then you probably already know the value of choosing quality components such as Diamond Pistons.

For many years, Stifflers has been a popular brand with Ford performance enthusiasts and racers. The line of great products just keeps growing, from suspension to the excellent driveshaft safety loops that Stifflers developed.

The NMCA Tech Committee updated the 2024 Preliminary Rules in the following classes today

Company’s Easy Level™ Fuel Level Sender takes top prize in Engineered New Product Category