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ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his funny car burst into flames and crashed at the end of the track during the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.

The NHRA said the 46-year-old Kalitta -- the 1994 and 1995 top-fuel season champion who had 18 career victories, 17 in top fuel and one in funny car -- was taken to the Old Bridge division of Raritan Bay Medical Center, where he died a short time later.... Read More

'Fast Five' with Dick LaHaie Grand Marshal of the 6th Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion talks about his racing experiences

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (May. 19, 2008)

Dick LaHaie was arguably the most humble, yet fiercest competitor around. Selected No. 31 on the NHRA's all-time Top 50 drivers list, it's no surprise the Lansing, Mich. racer/owner/crew chief was named Grand Marshal of the 6th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion, June 13-15, Beech Bend... Read More

Ashley Force became the first female FC winnner this weekend at the 28th annual Summit racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals.  Ashley won the NHRA Funny Car title.  She beat out her father John Force in the final round.  She had the second quickest time of the day. 

“There are a lot of mixed emotions,” John Force said before the final. “I turn off the switch. If I win, that’s great but if she wins, that’s something really special, too. I’m just... Read More

Jimmie Johnson won last weeks Race at the Phoenix International Raceway.  Great job Jimmie!!!!!

This weekends race The Aaron's 499 will be on Sunday, the 27th at the Talladega Superspeedway.  The race will start at 1:00 pm.  I will let you know who wins this race.  ... Read More