NHRA to Use Regional, Divisional Starters at National Events
NHRA has decided it doesn’t need a chief starter any longer and will, instead, enlist regional and divisional starters at all of its 24 National events on the 2019 Mello Yello schedule.
Racing
Christopher Bell Back in Victory Lane at Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals
In yet another stunning finish, 2018 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals champion Christopher Bell found his way back to victory lane to win back to back Golden Drillers aboard his Racing/Keith Kunz Motorsports No. 71w.
McMurray, Spire Motorsports, Chip Ganassi Racing Align for Daytona 500
Jamie McMurray may not be a full-time driver with Chip Ganassi Racing this year, but the team is forming a partnership with Spire Motorsports that will allow the winner of the 2010 Daytona 500 to make his 17th start in NASCAR’s season-starting Daytona 500 next month.
Hangtown 100 Will Be USAC’s Richest Midget Race
USAC, the United States Auto Club, has announced the richest two-day NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget race in its history.
Shawn Reed and Josh Hart to Drive for Bob Vandergriff Racing
Bob Vandergriff Racing (BVR) has announced its two new drivers for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and the Lucas Oil Sportsman campaign.
Abreu Routs the Competition on Night Three of Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals
Past Chili Bowl Nationals champion Rico Abreu claimed the top spot on the third night of 2019’s Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals.
NASCAR Star on Top at Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and dirt racing phenom star Kyle Larson was back in the Winner’s Circle last night at the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire.
NTT Becomes IndyCar Series Title Sponsor
The IndyCar Series has a new sponsor for 2019 and, hopefully, many years to come. NTT, a global information technology and communications firm, has signed a multi-year agreement to become the series’ title partner.
Logan Seavey On Top at First Night of Chili Bowl 2019
California born dirt driver Logan Seavey was the name on everyone’s lips on the first night of the 2019 Chili Bowl after leading every lap in this week’s first feature event.
Pedregon Opts for Dodge Charger in 2019
Cruz Pedregon likes to race his own way.