BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Jan. 14, 2022) – Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) begins its inaugural season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series with Dodge, SRT, and Mopar powering its two-car lineup for Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett and Funny Car pilot Matt Hagan.
In addition to being the manufacturer for TSR, Dodge//SRT and Mopar will be the anchor partners for Pruett and Hagan. Their nitro-fueled machines will have primary branding from Dodge Power Brokers and Direct Connection.
The bad news? As unknown entity with unknown intentions has reportedly approached Epping, New Hampshire’s New England Dragway (NED) with an offer to acquire the land…lock, stock, and barrel, it seems. The good news? The facility is not actively for sale (so there is no intent or desire to sell) and it will be much harder to transfer ownership than almost any other drag racing venue in the country. (more…)
Bob Tasca III lives the racing life as an NHRA Funny Car driver on the weekend but is the vice president of Tasca Automotive Group during the week. Tasca, of Hope, Rhode Island, shares insights into both on The Racing Writer’s Podcast, including: (more…)
Tickets are now on sale for the ninth annual NHRA New England Nationals, which will take place June 3-5 at New England Dragway as part of the upcoming 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. (more…)
POMONA, Calif. – Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Funny Car Team won the Auto Club NHRA Finals this evening (Nov. 14). As a result, Tasca vaulted into third place in the final 2021 NHRA Nitro Funny Car standings, setting a personal best. Today’s win was also Tasca’s third race victory of the season, yet another career high. (more…)
Here’s where to find the major racing action on TV and online this week.
As always, these listings were compiled by Auto Week’s Mike Pryson… (more…)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Nov. 12, 2021) – Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) has announced its crew chief lineup for the team’s 2022 debut in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series with Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett and Funny Car pilot Matt Hagan.
Here’s where to find the major racing action on TV and online this week. Note that the IMSA Petit Le Mans and NHRA Auto Club Finals are season championship events. Listing was compiled by Mike Pryson of Auto Week.
Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI powered the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to an 8.350 pass at 167.45 Friday at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals as Las Vegas as he sets his sights on bettering the 8,12, 172-mph pass he recorded earlier this year.
Here’s where to find the major racing action on TV and online this week. Note that the NASCAR tripleheader (Trucks/Xfinity/NASCAR Cup) are the Championship 4 races in each class and will decide season championships. (more…)
