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FloRacing to Stream Biggest Event in Drag Racing for First Time in History – Night Under Fire

by MikeJuly 29, 2026

AUSTIN, TX – (July 29, 2026) — For the first time in its 49-year history, the legendary Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire will be streamed live, bringing drag racing’s biggest single-day event to millions of fans across the United States and around the world exclusively on FloRacing.

Live from Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, Night Under Fire has become one of motorsports’ most iconic annual events, blending elite nitro-powered drag racing with spectacular entertainment that has drawn generations of fans. Until now, the experience has largely been limited to those who could attend in person.
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Bob Tasca Steps From NHRA Funny Car Seat, Hires Champion Austin Prock to Drive His Mustang

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 19, 2026

As part of a lavish, globally streamed Ford Racing online presentation from Detroit late Thursday and in what he called “a new era” for his organization, Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI announced he is stepping away from the driver’s seat and becoming an NHRA Funny Car team owner only, at least for now.

And he has hired two-time and reigning champion Austin Prock to drive the Dark Horse Mustang, starting in the 2026 season that will kick off in March with the NHRA Gatornationals at Florida’s Gainesville Raceway.

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American Communications Construction and Aloha Beauty Lounge Extend Primary Sponsorship With NHRA Top Fuel Driver Tony Schumacher Through 2032

by MikeJanuary 13, 2026

TOMBALL, Texas (Jan. 9, 2026) – Texas-based American Communications Construction (ACC) and Aloha Beauty Lounge have each extended its primary sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher and the No. 15 Top Fuel dragster he pilots for Rick Ware Racing (RWR) through the 2032 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

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Annual Run-What-U-Brung Spectator Drags Highlight Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing Night at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoAugust 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Barre, VT – It’s one of the most anticipated Thursday night events of the summer season with the annual Run-What-U-Brung Spectator Drags set to once again headline Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing Night at Barre’s Thunder Road! World famous track championship racing accompanies the annual Run-What-U-Brung special as your own neighbors, business owners and maybe even a local celebrity or two take on the highbanks in their daily drivers!

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It’s Go Time for Tony Schumacher at RWR: 10-Time U.S. Nationals Winner To Make NHRA Top Fuel Return at ‘Big Go’ in Indianapolis

by MikeAugust 5, 2025August 5, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 5, 2025) – Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in the history of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, will make his return to the driver’s seat when he debuts the No. 15 American Communications Construction Top Fuel dragster for Rick Ware Racing (RWR) in the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

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Land Speed Records Coming Up At Limestone, Maine – July 16-19, 2025

by Lou ModestinoJune 23, 2025

Everyone is welcome to race at the LTA – 1600hp race cars and 50cc motorcycles alike.

2025 RACE DATES

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Maine Event – July 16 -19

Harvest Event – Sept 3 – 6

Inspections

Tech is open Tuesday – Saturday

Racing

Wednesday 9-5

Thursday 9-5

Friday 9-5

Saturday 8-2

Rick Ware Racing’s Cavalcade of Motorsports at RWR FanFest

by MikeMay 21, 2025

WHAT: Rick Ware Racing’s Cavalcade of Motorsports at RWR FanFest – Friday, May 23 Beginning at 9:30 AM EDT
● Driver and rider interview opportunities (NASCAR, NHRA and American Flat Track)
● Fire up of 12,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster
● Racecars and motorcycles on display

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NHRA New England Nationals To Be Hosted At New England Dragway

by Lou ModestinoMay 20, 2025

The 2025 NHRA schedule includes the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway from May 30th to June 1st.

This event will feature qualifying on Friday and Saturday, with finals on Sunday, according to TV Insider and HOTROD.com. The race will be televised on Fox Sports 1 on Friday and Saturday, and Fox on Sunday.

Bob Tasca III of Hope RI will perform in his Funny Car that weekend in front of a home crowd.

TV Listings For Motorsports, April 22 – 27, 2025

by Lou ModestinoApril 22, 2025

The motorsports TV listings are from RacingTVSchedule, and all times are eastern. (more…)

‘I about lost it’: Tony Stewart says his first NHRA win is special for personal, professional reasons

by MikeApril 17, 2025

by Scott Horner, Indianapolis Star

Tony Stewart ticked off another career accomplishment last weekend, winning an NHRA Top Fuel race. But for the winner of so many karting, USAC, World of Outlaws, IROC, NASCAR and IndyCar races through the decades, this win really struck home.

It was the first one attended by his son, 5-month-old Dominic.

“There’s (Stewart’s wife) Leah (Pritchett) coming up the steps with Dominic, and I am not gonna lie, I about lost it. That was the cherry on top. And by the end of the day, it was the two scoops of ice cream,” he said. “That’s a sentimental moment.” (more…)