Yas Marina Circuit, the spectacular new track in Abu Dhabi that is host to the United Arab Emirates’s Formula 1 race, has partnered with Don Schumacher Racing, winner of eight NHRA championships and 136 races, to provide two complete Top Fuel dragster teams to be based in Abu Dhabi. The cars will first compete during the inaugural International Drag Racing Festival on March 18-20 at Yas Marina Circuit’s impressive new drag racing facility.Â
In a separate agreement, Yas Marina becomes the first NHRA member facility outside of North America … Details
Roush Yates Engines continues their dedication to lead in power and performance in announcing a newly-formed partnership to build race engines for NHRA Pro Stock drag racer Justin Humphreys and RaceRedi Motorsports.
Roush Yates Engines, renowned for providing winning engines in the NASCAR circuit, is once again expanding their program to encompass another form of motorsports … Details
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Team NHRA had its best showing ever in the annual Lucas Oil Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge on Sunday with rookie competitor Melanie Troxel earning the gold medal at the charity event.
Fellow drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. was just .07 seconds back of Troxel’s two-run combined time of 1:39.33 seconds, bringing home silver with a 1:39.40. NASCAR road race specialist and multi-time challenge winner Boris Said ended up … Details
Don “the Snake†Prudhomme, one of the most accomplished drivers and revered team owners in the history of motorsports, has announced his retirement, ending a career spanning five decades in drag racing.
Prudhomme’s 47-year career featured him behind the wheel for 32 seasons before he retired from driving at the end of his 1994 “Final Strike” campaign. He then transitioned to the role of team owner. Overall, Prudhomme has an impressive combination of six NHRA world championships and 112 national event victories …Â Details