“Ford Division confirmed today that it will introduce a new line of cars this spring,” said the press release issued Feb. 6, 1964, by Lee Iacocca, vice president of Ford Motor Company. “The new line of cars will be called the Mustang … no further details on the new car line will be revealed until the time of its public introduction.”

In just three short years, the NMRA/NMCA All Star Nationals at historic Rockingham Dragway has become a “must attend” event for any automotive enthusiast. This year, the action takes place April 11-14, and it will mark the official kick off of the Red Line Oil NMCA Drag Racing Series for 2024.

Growing up in his father’s body shop and car dealership, Jason Dietsch learned the ins and outs of the trade. 

One of the biggest proponents of factory-built muscle machines with a focus on straight-line performance, Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge, ended production of its long-running, Hemi-powered Chargers and Challengers. 

PROFORM has long been known as a leader in the high-performance automotive aftermarket industry, largely because it engineers and manufactures creative products that began as intelligent concepts. 

One of our goals with Ford Performance Electric Vehicle Demonstrators is to redefine what’s possible in racing with electric powertrains. With the Cobra Jet EV demonstrator, we’ve now done that twice.

When it comes to small-tire radial racing, there isn’t much Martin Connelley hasn’t already won. From impressive finishes at major events to multiple championship titles, he’s been a big name on the drag racing scene for more than two decades. 

A Ford fanatic since day one thanks to his father, Kevin Daugherty, and grandfather, Willard Daugherty, 26-year-old Brody Daugherty continues his family’s racing legacy with his stunning “Gulf Jet” entry in NMCA and NHRA Stock Eliminator.

A longtime bracket racer, Marvin Benoit enjoyed a career in which his hobby was also his profession. While employed at Holley in the 1990s, Benoit participated in the technical side of research and development of the HP carburetor. He gained a tremendous amount of knowledge over the years, and, eventually went into business with his former boss, Marty Brown, to create Quick Fuel Technology.

The newest class to join the Red Line Oil NMCA Muscle Car Nationals drag racing series for 2024, Scoggin Dickey Parts Center Street Warrior 10.10 Presented by Chevrolet Performance, is set to debut to the world on April 11-14 at North Carolina’s Rockingham Dragway as part of the NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals, and all eyes will be on the class to watch its historic inception.
 

The off-season in motorsports is pretty cut and dry, right? Put the race car (or truck, or bike) on jack stands, pull the engine and transmission for freshening, clean the wheel wells of old rubber—then inspect the suspension and any other mechanical parts. 

Brothers usually either bicker or band together in solidarity. For the Hutnick boys, Dave and Josh, they found success with the latter campaigning their 1991 Ford Mustang in NMCA Edelbrock Xtreme Street.

A career content creator and dedicated auto enthusiast, Steve Turner is the current editor of Fastest Street Car magazine, the official publication of NMRA and NMCA. A former editor at SVTPerformance.com, FordMuscle.com, FordNXT.com, and 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords magazine, he is a contributor to a wide range of automotive magazines and websites.

 

Northeast winters can be cold and harsh, so given the chance, we escaped the frozen zone and jumped a flight to sunny Southern California—home hot rods and In-N-Out Burgers.

Born into a family with an impressive racing heritage, Cameron Bowles continuines his lineage’s legacy. Racing in both NMRA and NMCA Open Comp, the 25-year-old already accumulated an impressive list of accolades and is still hungry for more.

There are moments in life that give you pause and make you reflect on the path you have taken. Sometimes that path is one you have chosen, but more often than not, you had some help along the way as you navigate through this life

Racing in drag-and-drive events has been a longtime goal for Kevin Schweizer, but he knew he needed a vehicle that could also comfortably carry his wife and daughter. Instead of a traditional coupe or sedan,

With the 2024 Racing Season just a few weeks away, take a minute to gear up with the latest NMRA and NMCA designs.

The Sickness that is drag racing was felt throughout Florida and Georgia last week as Tom Bailey’s “Sick Week” invaded drag strips with some of the most incredible street-legal drag racing machines on the planet.

From the moment I heard whispers that a new 5.0-liter V8 engine was in development at Ford, I felt a mixture of excitement and trepidation.

Tim Flanders missed the first two races of the 2023 Holley NMRA Drag Racing season, yet he still managed a very respectable seventh place finish in the Suncoast Performance 8.60 Street 

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.

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.
 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vegas Erupts with the Ultimate Automotive Extravaganza at the 2023 SEMA Show

Throughout his life, Joe Garcia has always somehow ended up with a Buick in his garage. After owning several, his current 1974 Buick Apollo GSX has taken him for quite the ride and he’s enjoying both the thrill of racing it as well as the peace of mind of the build being fairly maintenance-free.

Since it’s inception in 1964, the Ford Mustang has been a sports car that suits the needs of many enthusiasts. From daily drivers to track super stars,

Although Stainless Works now manufactures its industry-leading stainless steel exhaust systems and headers for many different makes and models, the Ohio-based company was founded with a focus on Ford Thunderbird and Chevrolet Corvette applications.

The performance racing industry is bigger than ever, but it is also more competitive than anyone ever imagined.

Since 1971, NHRA sportsman racers have flocked to The Grove (just outside of Reading, Pa.) for one last chance to going fast at the Micro Strategies Dutch Classic. 

Joel Rosen, aka Mr. Motion, Delray Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 9^th, 2023, after battling bladder cancer for more than a year. He was just two weeks shy of his 84^th birthday, and had been admitted to Hospice Care on September 30^th.

Just weeks ago, NMCA racers and show car participants wrapped up the 2023 season with a stellar event at Lucas Oil Raceway Park at Indianapolis. The famed facility was packed with American muscle cars with all brands represented with V8 power and the sounds and smells that we love.

Going strong for nearly 20 years, High Horse Performance is now highly respected for being the home of the world’s quickest Gen 3 HEMI-powered cars, but it wasn’t always Mopar muscle that filled the HHP stable.

Sitting serenely in the pits before it goes out to blast down the track in NMCA’s ARP Nitrous Pro Street category, Timothy Barton’s 1973 Chevrolet Nova looks much like any other big-tire doorslammer running in the pro ranks but it holds a secret beneath its back half — old school leaf springs.

It's time to nominate deserving NMCA racers and crew for the annual NMCA Muscle Car Nationals Awards. 

Darrell Falk, a mechanic by trade, raised his son, Tommy, to follow in his footsteps. From the shop to the streets, Tommy showed an aptitude for racing and an affinity for performance. Now, the two generations of Falk men are campaigning their 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in multiple categories.

As the 2023 Red Line Oil Synthetic Oil NMCA Drag Racing series races towards its final stop at the 22^nd annual NMCA World Street Finals presented by Chevrolet Performance, there are a total of 13 world champions that will be officially crowned at the conclusion of the event.

This past weekend, car enthusiasts from all walks of life made the pilgrimage to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky for the Holley LS Fest East presented by eBay Motors.

It would seem that I am not the only one who is into fast street cars flexing their muscle on the drag strip.

Just like the racers, our event team delivers a wide range of gear on a race weekend. From safety equipment and golf carts to registration materials and PowerMall swag, two United Trailers bring everything needed to host a national event to the track. They don’t get there without being moved by a pair of Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD trucks.  

America’s Racetrack, better known as Summit Motorsports Park, will once again be filled with modern and historic muscle cars as the Redline Oil NMCA Drag Racing series returns for the Mickey Thompson NMCA All-American Nationals presented by Sick the Mag, Aug. 24-27.
 

When Mike Roberts lets the clutch out on his Performance Blue 1970 Mercury, big things happen.

Growing up in Michigan with a family employed by General Motors, it was inevitable that Keith Seymore would follow the same path and that he would wind up campaigning a Chevrolet of his own. For more than four decades, he transformed his hand-me-down 1974 Chevelle into a consistent winner through a system of stead and continuous improvement.