Anne Proffit

About Anne Proffit

Anne Proffit traces her love of racing - in particular drag racing - to her childhood days in Philadelphia, where Atco Dragway, Englishtown and Maple Grove Raceway were destinations just made for her. As a diversion, she was the first editor of IMSA’s Arrow newsletter, and now writes about and photographs sports cars, Indy cars, Formula 1, MotoGP, NASCAR, Formula Drift, Red Bull Global Rallycross - in addition to her first love of NHRA drag racing. A specialty is a particular admiration for the people that build and tune drag racing engines.

Elite Motorsports Earns Its Pro Stock Wings

November 14, 2019 Anne Proffit 1

The cyclical nature of NHRA’s Pro Stock category racing in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is definitely on display as the 18-race season concludes this weekend.

Antron Brown Needs a Change of Fortune

November 13, 2019 Anne Proffit 0

Something is missing here and we don’t yet know what it is.

2019 NHRA Funny Car Battle Too Tight to Call

November 12, 2019 Anne Proffit 0

The fight for NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship Funny Car title will, as is customary, go down to the final race of the year.

Indianapolis Engine Building Legend Louis “Sonny” Meyer has Died

November 11, 2019 Anne Proffit 0

Louis “Sonny” Meyer, Jr., acknowledged by his peers as one of the most successful engine builders in Indianapolis 500 history, has died at the age of 89.

Meyer Shank Racing Partners with Andretti Technologies in 2020

November 8, 2019 Anne Proffit 0

Michael Shank’s dream of putting a car on every NTT IndyCar Series grid is finally becoming a reality, thanks to his ability to enlist and keep his partnerships with Andretti, with AutoNation, SiriusXM and Jack Harvey.

Can Brittany Force Beat Steve Torrence for a Second Top Fuel Title

November 7, 2019 Anne Proffit 0

Not content to be 16-time Funny Car champion John Force’s daughter, Ashley and Courtney’s sister, Brittany worked hard to be the best Top Fuel racer in NHRA’s Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

Kyle Busch Set for 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona with Lexus’ AIM Vasser Sullivan

November 6, 2019 Anne Proffit 0

NASCAR’s Busch brothers have enjoyed racing other types of motorsport beyond the stock car wars that pad their pockets. Kurt has driven NHRA Pro Stock and was Rookie of the Year at Indianapolis Motor Speedway when he raced in the Indianapolis 500 in 2014.