Drag Illustrated

07/15/2025

🇺🇸 10 YEARS OF CLEETUS 🇺🇸 Today marks a decade since Garrett Mitchell became Cleetus McFarland - and changed the game for car culture, YouTube, and grassroots drag racing. From a random hotel parking lot to building a media empire, this dude is living proof that storytelling still drives the sport.

Today marks a decade since Garrett Mitchell – better known to millions as Cleetus McFarland – became a household name in the world of gearheads, drag racers, and automotive content creators. The viral origin story? A goofy late-night cell phone video at Rocky Mountain Race Week 2015, shot by 132...

07/14/2025

🔥 Cruz Pedregon is rolling into Seattle with momentum, confidence, and a fresh “Own It” look on the Snap-on Dodge Hellcat. Coming off a strong showing in Norwalk, Cruz is fired up for Friday night flames, packed stands, and a special meet-up with local Snap-on Nitro Franchisee (and grudge racer) Kevin Hamer.

Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon is heading into Seattle’s NHRA Northwest Nationals with confidence – and a car that’s starting to show real teeth. Coming off a top qualifying effort and semifinal finish in Norwalk, Pedregon is eyeing a big weekend at Pacific Raceways as th...

07/14/2025

Mike McIntire went head-to-head with former IHRA Funny Car world champion Del Worsham in the final round of the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series debut in Ohio.

07/14/2025

Kallee Mills and Amber Franklin Denton grace the cover of our Women of Power issue - and this one hits different. Two second-generation racers carving out their own paths, honoring their roots, and showing the world what the future of drag racing looks like.

💬 “We sat and talked for hours about being daughters of two legends… We’ll pave our own way and it’ll be just fine.” — Kallee Mills Motorsports

For Kallee Mills and Amber Franklin Denton, sharing the cover of Drag Illustrated’s all-new “Women of Power” issue wasn’t just an honor — it was personal. The pair of second-generation stars, each carving out their own path in doorslammer drag racing, were featured front and center on th...

07/14/2025

Scott Palmer and Krista Baldwin lined up for a solid Top Fuel final over the weekend in Ohio. Palmer got it done with a clean 3.95 to take the win and $50K. Respect to both drivers for showing up and putting on a show.

07/13/2025

Scott Palmer and Mike McIntire cash in with $50,000 wins and Ironman trophies at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series debut at Darana Raceway. Palmer edged out Krista Baldwin in a Top Fuel showdown, while McIntire outran Del Worsham in a throwdown Funny Car final. Frankie Taylor, Larry Morgan, Jerry Tucker, Bob Malloy, Jackie Fricke, and more also found the winner’s circle on a wild weekend in Ohio.

The IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series era is officially underway. In a history-making weekend at Darana Raceway, Scott Palmer and Mike McIntire captured Top Fuel and Funny Car wins, respectively, at the series’ inaugural event. Each earned a $50,000 payday and the coveted IHRA Ironman trophy, with all the ...

07/13/2025

The People’s Champ gets it done. Scott Palmer takes the Top Fuel win over Krista Baldwin at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series debut in Hebron, Ohio.

07/13/2025

No Prep star and Drag Illustrated Winter Series contender Jimmy Taylor locked down the N/T 275 win over Michael Hawes at Jay Boddie’s Grudge Bowl at US 60 Dragway in Kentucky. Big money, big pressure - Taylor delivered.

07/13/2025

After a lengthy rain delay and a massive effort from the IHRA and Darana Raceway crews to get the surface race-ready, eliminations have been postponed for the night due to falling temps and rising dew concerns. Racing will resume tomorrow (Sunday) at 10 AM local time as the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series continues its debut weekend in Hebron, Ohio.

07/11/2025

DI #195, The Women of Power Issue, is now live! Past DI cover stars Amber Denton and Kallee Mills headline this year’s Women of Power Issue, representing a new wave of fearless female talent in Pro Modified racing. From Denton’s long-awaited step up to PDRA Pro Nitrous to Mills’ move to a screw-blown Pro Mod in MWDRS competition, we spotlight their journeys to become Pro Mod rookies and where they want to go from here.

In this 13th edition of the Women of Power Issue, we’re once again shining a spotlight on the women who are shaping the future of drag racing. From racers and crew members to media personalities and track officials, this issue celebrates the influential women making a lasting impact on and off the track.

Read the full issue for FREE at digital.dragillustrated.com. Print copies will hit subscriber mailboxes soon!

07/11/2025

Back in 2009 when Red Whitmore insisted that he could transform Bristol Dragway's fledgling bracket series into a viable and successful program, he was reasonably sure he could pull it off, but he certainly didn't expect to still be doing it 17 seasons later!

Back in 2009 when Red Whitmore insisted that he could transform Bristol Dragway’s fledgling bracket series into a viable and successful program, he was reasonably sure he could pull it off, but he certainly didn’t expect to still be doing it 17 seasons later!  [Editor’s Note: This story origi...

07/11/2025

The 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire will dazzle and delight fans of all ages, Aug. 1-2, 2025, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

The 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire will dazzle and delight fans of all ages, Aug. 1-2, 2025, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The substantial signature event known as The Greatest Show in Drag Racing® will feature more than 82 performers, which is the most in the history ...