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Scott Okuhara was named co-crew chief for the Will Smith–driven Bluebird Turf Top Fuel team, joining Glen Huszar, as the operation partners with SCAG Power Equipment to strengthen the organization and resources across the race program.
GM's electrified Corvette ZR1X reportedly rips from 0 to 60 mph in 1.68 seconds and runs a sub-9-second quarter mile (8.675 seconds at about 159.6 mph) on a prepped drag strip, using stock components and launch control. The run comes with caveats about surface prep, and GM notes the ZR1X also achieves 1.89 seconds to 60 with the ZTK aero on unprepared tracks; starting at $209,700, it positions the American car against Rimac Nevera and other top accelerators as a new performance benchmark.
The 2026 NHRA Drag Racing Series season is set to be an exciting milestone year with its 75th anniversary, new venues, a more competitive field, and engaging fan initiatives, including a new docuseries and digital experiences, while also featuring significant team shakeups and a wide-open championship race across categories.
Tony Stewart will continue his drag racing career in 2026, driving a Top Fuel dragster for Elite Motorsports and competing against his wife Leah Pruett, who will resume her role at Tony Stewart Racing after a break, marking a unique family rivalry in the NHRA season.
Tony Stewart is set to drive for Elite Motorsports' Top Fuel team in the 2026 NHRA season, pending funding, as part of a broader expansion and collaboration with Tony Stewart Racing, with Stewart also supporting the development of other drivers and maintaining his own racing ambitions.
Tony Stewart plans to continue racing in Top Fuel for the 2026 NHRA season with Elite Motorsports, contingent on funding, as he aims to expand his involvement in drag racing alongside his team owner Richard Freeman and support his wife Leah Pruett's return to racing.
A tuned sixth-generation Ford Mustang with 859 horsepower and a Dodge Viper with 710 horsepower compete in a series of drag races, with the Viper initially leading but the Mustang ultimately winning in the final races, showcasing the high performance potential of heavily modified American muscle cars.
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture was injured in a crash during a private test session at Flying H Dragstrip while preparing for his NHRA Pro Mod debut, suffering burns, possible broken ribs, and smoke inhalation, and remains hospitalized in stable condition.
A Michigan woman, Kadie Price, was killed at a drag-racing event in Oceana County after pushing her 2-year-old daughter to safety from an out-of-control vehicle. The driver of a modified Jeep CJ lost control, causing a crash that led to Price's death. An investigation is ongoing.
A woman, Kadie Price, was killed after a drag racing Jeep lost control and crashed into a crowd at Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Price heroically pushed her 2-year-old daughter out of harm's way before being struck. The incident is under investigation, and the driver has been identified but not named.
The customer-owned Lucid Air Sapphire has set a new world record for the quickest production sedan, completing the quarter-mile in just 8.930 seconds with an exit speed of 154 mph. With a 1.77-second 0-60 mph time and impressive acceleration, the car's drag racing capabilities have been validated in independent runs, showcasing its ability to compete with hypercars. The video also highlights the car's well-thought-out design, including its track mode options, efficient battery pre-conditioning, and car-to-car charging for easier battery refilling at the strip.
In a dramatic drag race, a 1,500-horsepower Chevy Silverado narrowly avoids a collision with an Audi R8 before bursting into flames due to leaking transmission fluid. Despite the fiery mishap, the driver quickly extinguishes the flames and emerges unscathed, ending the day with a decisive victory.
A tuned BMW M3 Competition with 1,039 hp challenged the Tesla Model S Plaid in drag races, winning the first race and crossing the half-mile finish line ahead of the Model S, but ultimately losing the second and third races. The BMW redeemed itself in a rolling race as the Tesla hit its speed limiter, but the EV won the brake test.
Carwow pitted all three generations of the Ford GT in a series of races to showcase the evolution of performance over 50 years. The GT40, with 306 hp, was left behind by the 2005 and 2017 GT models, which boasted 550 hp and 647 hp, respectively. The modern GT's twin-turbo V6 and quicker transmission helped it outpace its predecessors in both drag and roll races, highlighting the significant technological advancements in the automotive industry.
Five young adults have been arrested and charged following a dangerous intersection take over in Miami that saw people hanging out of cars as drivers did donuts. The extensive enforcement operation involved Homeland Security Bureau, Intelligence and Investigations Section. The crackdown is the latest effort by police to stop and arrest people involved in the events. Similar dangerous street take overs have occurred across the country, leading to scenes of cars doing tricks with people nearby and even gunfire as police tried to break up the gatherings.