Drag racing has been a pivotal force in shaping the muscle car culture, influencing both the development of high-performance vehicles and the lifestyle surrounding them. From the early days of street racing to the organized competitions that followed,

My first impressions on the road in Bryant Goldstone’s new 3,500-hp 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Unlimited entry for the 2025 HOT ROD Drag Week were hot and somewhat noisy—but shockingly comfortable and surprisingly spacious. That might sound strange ...

The result is astonishing performance: with proper setup and traction, the COPO can cover the quarter mile in under 8.0 seconds. That is faster than many professional drag cars from just a decade ago. The V8 makes it rocket from zero to hero (0 to 60 mph or 0 to 97 kph) in 3.5 seconds.

Patrick Varine Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 12:01 a.m. | Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 12:01 a.m. Nick Bowman is pretty sure his father brought him to the drag racing track when he was less than 2 months old. “I did the same with my son,” said Bowman, 38, of West Deer.

Three years in the making, it became clear in 2023 that Ned Dunphy was destined to leave his mark on HOT ROD Drag Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive. After two heartbreaking seasons filled with mechanical failures and subpar performances, Dunphy and ...

Set to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026, NHRA is thrilled to announce the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule for the upcoming year.

One catch: it’s only available in a limited-to-50-units ‘Hustle Stuff Drag Pak’