Here are some awesome Nitro Funny Car photos from back in June, 2024. These shots were taken at the 2024 NHRA Virginia Nationals with a Panasonic Lumix GH5 using a 100-300mm lens (M4/3), and additionally a Samsung S22 Ultra. Read the Motor Speed News full event recap...
An immensely powerful Camaro set the dyno record for a hub dyno with a 5395 wheel horsepower pull! This feat was completed on a Fuel Tech hub dyno with a sick ProLine Hemi build. I expect this sleek orange hotrod to put down some impressive times and top speeds...
On June 21, 2024 the NHRA returned to Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP) outside of Richmond, VA for a weekend of racing. The NHRA Virginia Nationals did not happen in 2023 and it was good to see the Old Dominion State back on the schedule. I attended all three days and...
Watching Brittany Force in her Top Fuel dragster rocket down the dragstrip to set the speed record at Bandimere Speedway was truly a special moment. History was made in the town of Morrison, Colorado. The record is now set at 337.33 mph. This was the last time the...
The Final Mile High Nationals, outside of Denver, Colorado made history in 2023 and will be remembered as an epic weekend of NHRA drag racing! The event sold out completely and spectators witnessed a new track speed record. It was incredible! The Bandimere...
Truck Fest 2023 kicked off on Sunday, June 11th, 2023 and the event was almost rained out. But then the weather subsided and left contestants and attendees in an overcast and slightly windy environment. The thing is, the overcast vibes and lighting made for some great...
What Are Hot Rods? Hot rods are an iconic symbol of American automotive culture. They represent speed, style, and individuality. Customizing cars and hot rodding has a rich history that we can explore dating back to the 1930s. Hot rods are typically vintage cars...
Almost everybody has heard the term horsepower and most people generally understand what it means, but how is horsepower calculated exactly? We dive into the details in this post and cover a bit of history at the same time. When answering the question, how...