Kayla Zadel

Kayla Zadel Motorsports Reporter• Digital Storyteller • 🖤 Drag Racing

Kayla Zadel is a broadcast journalist and digital storyteller with a degree in journalism and a passion for connecting people to the world of drag racing through meaningful, human-driven stories. Trained in on-camera reporting, interviewing, and multimedia production, she combines her formal background with a natural ability to connect with people and capture the emotion behind every story. Kayla

has produced content across websites, newsletters, and social platforms, built cohesive brand voices, and covered everything from grassroots racing to major national events. A drag racer herself, Kayla is equally at home gathering quotes in the pits, crafting long-form stories, or developing digital strategies that help audiences connect more deeply with motorsports.

I’m excited for the return of NHRA Outlaw Street to the  ! I covered them in Charlotte for NHRA National Dragster and am...
21/08/2026

I’m excited for the return of NHRA Outlaw Street to the ! I covered them in Charlotte for NHRA National Dragster and am now looking forward to the second installment of this class.

Ryan Martin took home the win at the first Right Trailers NHRA Outlaw Street race – who gets the win this weekend at the ?!

Can’t make it to Brainerd International Raceway – you can watch them race on the NHRA YouTube channel! Subscribe now to find out when we’re live! https://www.youtube.com/

Fireball Camaro • Murder Nova • Scott Taylor Motorsports • Carson Baker • Chris Rankin Racing • Clay Cole • Bobby Ducote Jr.

Well, it’s surreal to me and still sinking in to see my name on a qualifying sheet, and seeing WINNER lit up in green ne...
18/08/2026

Well, it’s surreal to me and still sinking in to see my name on a qualifying sheet, and seeing WINNER lit up in green next to my name on NHRA.TV.

After a few years and a lot of up and downs, I qualified for my first race and even got a first round win at a track that had not been to kind to me in the past. I had so much fun, learned so much, and couldn’t have done it without the support of my family and friends. 🖤

God, I love drag racing.

Excited to be part of the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals as NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary...
31/07/2026

Excited to be part of the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals as NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary. There’s no bigger stage in drag racing than the "Big Go," and I’m looking forward to helping tell the stories that make this event so special as part of the National Dragster team. From the incredible fan experiences throughout the weekend to crowning the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season champions, Indy is always the place to be. See you at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park!

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29/07/2026

For just the second time in its history, Kalitta Motorsports scored a rare double victory when both Funny Car driver J.R. Todd and Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta won the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.

27/07/2026

The Western Swing wraps up from Pacific Raceways, where Doug Kalitta made it back-to-back Top Fuel wins, J.R. Todd picked up his first Funny Car victory of the season, and Greg Anderson earned career win No. 115 to reclaim the Pro Stock points lead. Here's everything you need to know from the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals in this week’s Weekend Report.

It’s a double up for Kalitta Motorsports - Doug Kalitta takes the win in Top Fuel and J.R. Todd in Funny Car. (Plus, Dou...
27/07/2026

It’s a double up for Kalitta Motorsports - Doug Kalitta takes the win in Top Fuel and J.R. Todd in Funny Car. (Plus, Doug sweeps the swing!) In Pro Stock, Greg Anderson secured the victory.

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19/07/2026

Three straight days of sellout crowds capped the fan-favorite Denso NHRA presented by PowerEdge, with NHRA officials announcing another capacity crowd on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway.

Need outfit ideas for a drag race? Link in comments. From the shoes you'll actually want to wear to pieces that can hand...
02/07/2026

Need outfit ideas for a drag race? Link in comments.

From the shoes you'll actually want to wear to pieces that can handle a full day at the track, I'm sharing race day outfit ideas that look good and make sense.

These are a few of my go-to comfortable, functional outfits that still look put together. If you’re tired of wearing the typical yoga pants, I’ve recently added cargo pants to my rotation. I like that these are straight leg and make me look a little taller than I am.

I feel that tank tops and shorts are a must for the summer months. Tip: always pack a few of those in your suitcase. They usually go with everything anyway.

Lastly, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. (More on that to follow!)

This is just the beginning of a new series, so save this post and follow along for more race weekend style inspiration.

What to Wear to a Drag Race / NHRA Outfit Ideas / Race Day Outfit / Motorsports Outfit Ideas / What to Wear to a Race / Race Weekend Style / Formula 1 Outfit Ideas / NASCAR Outfit Ideas / IndyCar Outfit Ideas

FOX's Sunday coverage of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals averaged 1.468 million viewers, highlighted by Maddi...
02/07/2026

FOX's Sunday coverage of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals averaged 1.468 million viewers, highlighted by Maddi Gordon's first Top Fuel victory, which paired with Ron Capps' Funny Car win to deliver the first double-up in Ron Capps Motorsports history.

This was the 6th most-viewed event in NHRA history. The peak audience was 2.745 million viewers.

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