There’s something about “the truth.” There’s no doubt about it, facts can be painful and/or sad, especially when something that’s been dreaded for a long time finally comes to fruition. For Los ...

Encroaching civilization has claimed another race track, as Southern California’s Irwindale Speedway held its last stock car tire rubbin’ and door-bangin’ Saturday night amidst equal parts tire smoke ...

Drag strips are typically quarter-mile long strips of tarmac, in which car enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies alike will drive flat-out in order to see who can cover the distance in the shortest ...

Raceway Park opened in 1965 to small crowds, until the owners unveiled an unforgettable radio commercial with a high-pitched cackling laugh. Then the place took off. During its heyday, Summer ...

During the 1960s, drag racing competitions sanctioned by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) reached unprecedented levels of popularity, so American manufacturers introduced a series of ...

Before you open the links and start adding up the mileage, we will do the heavy calculations for ya—this year’s total is 660 miles. It is shorter than other years, but this is also the mid-Atlantic ...

Achieving quick drag times takes more than horsepower and a stripped-down, lightweight body. The key is to put the power down effectively, as even cars with 1,000 hp may struggle to grip the surface ...