Don Garlits, often referred to as “Big Daddy,” revolutionized the world of drag racing through his innovative approach to ...

In the early years of drag racing, driver personalities were all the rage. You had “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, Shirley “Cha Cha” Muldowney, Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen and Don “The Snake” Prudhomme. All ...

Local drag strips have been the crucible of car culture, fostering a unique blend of competition, innovation, and community. These tracks have provided a safe environment for enthusiasts to test their ...

In 1992, the drag racing world changed for the better when HOT ROD’s Fastest Street Car Shootout launched an entirely new genre in a sport long dominated by acronym-laden sanctioning bodies. Street ...

The Tornados Car Club of New England put plenty of thought into creating a fresh event to honor their region's rich drag racing history, which dates back to the early '50s, when tracks and municipal ...

One of Berks County’s longtime establishments is changing hands. The International Hot Rod Association has bought Maple Grove Raceway, which has been a county racing institution since the early 1960s.