This week we’re back to history. In the first installment, we covered Bob Glidden on the heels of his passing over the off-season, but it seems that if we’re really going to talk about NHRA history, the best thing to do would be to go back to where it started, with the man who founded …
The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series made its 2018 season debut during last weekend’s Gatornationals. Since we didn’t include it in the Pace Laps recap, it should be noted that Rickie Smith collected the first Wally of the year in the class, besting Mike Janis in the finals with a 5.794 second, 249.76 …
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Truex Back On Top Kevin Harvick? Who’s that? The second his bid for four straight wins ended, slamming into the outside wall on lap 39, Sunday’s MENCS race was all about Martin Truex Jr. The No. 78 car took control the second the No. 4 took a back seat, outdueling Kyle …
It’s almost like a fever that spreads out of control every year. It’s March Madness. Pools are taking place in offices all over the country. Whether you are a college basketball fan with knowledge of most of the teams or you never follow the sport and make your picks by the color of the uniforms …
One of the changes for this season for Nitro Shots was the plan to put more of an emphasis on the history of the NHRA and of drag racing in general. It makes for great content during off-weeks when the NHRA news is slow and history is important. It’s important whether it’s world history, natural …
Two races in and John Force Racing has already both enjoyed good fortune and suffered the worst of racing luck as well. At the season-opener in Pomona, Top Fuel driver Brittany Force lost control or her dragster and made hard contact with the wall, destroying the car and sending Force to the hospital where she …
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Ford Takes Charge in Atlanta For Ford, Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway was a throwback to happier times for the manufacturer: Atlanta 2017. It was in that race, one year ago where Kevin Harvick dominated, leading 292 of 325 laps. But a late caution flag shuffled the field, costing Harvick a …
While the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series slumbered during the off-season this year, the sad news came that NHRA legend Bob Glidden passed away after a short illness at the age of 73. “Everyone in the NHRA community is saddened to learn the news of Bob’s passing,”NHRA President Peter Clifford said. “He was a …
Welcome to 2018! Nitro Shots is back for another season to bring you a midweek NHRA drag racing fix. First things first, what happened over the off-season. Let’s get caught up on some of the big headlines. For starters, a few drivers called it a career and will not be returning to full-time competition in …
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Ford Fights To The Front Daytona 500 qualifying saw both Chevy and Toyota take center stage. Owner Rick Hendrick won his fourth straight pole position for the Great American Race, this time with Alex Bowman and the No. 88 while four Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas qualified inside the top seven. ALLAWAY: …
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