Book Review: ‘Drag Racing in the 1960s’ by Doug Boyce
This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and complete qualifying purchases. You can read our full disclaimer here. Few periods are as pivotal in automotive history as the 1960s. This short but significant era propelled the industry to greater speeds, both […]
Atlanta Might Make a Legal Space for Burnouts and Drag Racing
We already discussed the recent surge in speeding tickets this spring, as more drivers take advantage of less traffic to test their car’s limits. It turns out that another dangerous roadside behavior has become more prevalent: street racing. Atlanta is just one of the major U.S. cities currently addressing the increase in reckless driving. Dominate […]
Yas Marina Circuit and Chevrolet Middle East Team to Create New Drag Racing Experience
Chevrolet Middle East announced today that it is teaming with Yas Marina Circuit to provide adrenaline junkies with an array of brand new drag racing experiences which feature the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro. Participants will get to drive the most powerful Chevrolet Camaro SS ever during the circuit’s regular ‘DriveYAS’ activity days, during which visitors come […]
Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Brings Drag Racing to Woodward Avenue
Drag racing is typically frowned upon throughout the United States because of its illegal status—that is, unless it happens to be at the Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event. Dodge is holding its annual Roadkill Nights on August 19th, and it will take place on Woodward Avenue, one of the most legendary roads in the […]
Seahawk Running Back Fred Jackson Crashes Car, Rumors of Drag Racing Ensue
Seattle Seahawks running back Fred Jackson might be capable of catching a football in a single bound, undeterred by his intimidating opponents, but it appears that he was stopped recently by a measely planter box. Earlier this week, Jackson reportedly crashed his sports car near the NFL team’s facility after practice Tuesday. An accident report […]
How To Get Into Drag Racing
Drag racing has probably been around since the wheel was invented. It’s racing in its most simple form: Get from Point A to Point B faster than the other guy. If you’ve just purchased a project car and want to hone your skills at the track, follow these simple tips to get started. Just remember: […]
[VIDEO] Intense 1955 Chevy Drag Racing Crash Caught on Camera
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Warning: this video is not for the particularly squeamish, but is actually quite incredible. In it, a 1955 Chevy takes on a second-generation Camaro on the drag strip. At the end of the drag race, however, the driver of the ’55 Chevrolet somehow loses control of his vehicle and sends it spiraling down the raceway. Reportedly, […]
Motorcycle Drag Racer Isn’t Good at Drag Racing
Yesterday, the video below was uploaded to YouTube with the title “Car vs Bike” and nothing in the description except “Drag Race.” I knew something magical was bound to happen, however, because Daisy Duke was the official race starter. Keep your eyes on the motorcycle, which, in theory, should have no problem beating out the […]
Big Block COPO Camaro Makes Drag-Racing Dreams Come True
In a move that’s sure to delight drag-racing enthusiasts, Chevrolet Performance is reviving a legendary engine option for the mighty COPO Camaro. The Ultimate Muscle Car: Check out the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro For 2022, the COPO Camaro race car can be ordered with a 572-cubic-inch engine known as the COPO 572 or the Big Block […]
Racing Down the Ramp: 10 Greatest Car-Themed Pinball Machines Ever
Classic pinball games that captured the thrill of racing
We count down the top racing and car themed pinball games of all time! From Bally to Stern to Data East, these are the high-octane arcade titles that changed the playfield.
Rallyman GT Review: An Adrenaline Rush of Dice-Rolling & Car Racing
New racing board game captures thrill of high-speed motorsports and appeals to gearheads of all ages
When it comes to the most esteemed motorsports board games, Rallyman is near the top of the list. Unfortunately, not many people have gotten to play the game because its original 2009 release immediately sold out, and it’s been hard to obtain ever since. The result was an ongoing demand for Rallyman to be republished […]
National Corvette Museum Adds Corvette-Themed Racing Simulator
Chevrolet recently announced that it would be bringing its Virtual Dynamics Lab 4-D experience to the North American International Auto Show this weekend. Chevy certainly isn’t the only one introducing simulated experiences for enthusiasts to enjoy. For its latest exhibit, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky recently installed a Corvette racing simulator. Corvette Accomplishments: C7 Corvette […]
‘Riverdale’ Rivals Go Head to Head in Drag Race to Rule South Side High
If you thought the murder of Riverdale High’s Jason Blossom—and the subsequent reveal of his murderer—was suspenseful in season one of the CW show Riverdale, then hold on to your hats. Season two of the teen drama is even more heart-pumping, with a brand new murderer on the loose in the town with pep. [SPOILERS […]
Ford Performance Lending Aerodynamic Know-How to Tasca Racing for 2018 NHRA Funny Car Campaign
Ford Motor Company announced at the 2017 SEMA Show that its Ford Performance subdivision is teaming up with Bob Tasca III AND Tasca Racing to bring its engineering expertise to the strip for the 2018 NHRA Funny Car campaign. Ford Performance will work with the team to ensure that its Funny Car Mustang will be as […]
Leah Pritchett Set to Drive Custom Dodge Demon Dragster During the New England Nationals
Many motorists are eagerly awaiting the upcoming release of the long-anticipated 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. The Demon is a factory-built car designed specifically for the drag strip, producing 840 horsepower and reaching a quarter mile in just 9.65 seconds. But do you know what’s even better than an 840-horsepower Dodge Demon? An 11,000-horsepower dragster […]
The Real Reason the Dodge Demon is Banned from the Drag Strip
Pure power isn't what's preventing the Demon from drag-racing, but rather safety requirements
It has been roughly one week since the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was first officially revealed to the world at the New York International Auto Show. Among the many accomplishments that Dodge highlighted during the unveiling was the fact that the Demon could complete a quarter-mile in 9.65 seconds, the fastest quarter-mile time of any […]
F1 Drag Reduction System May Be Changed After Chinese Grand Prix
In 2011, a new technology called the Drag Reduction System—or DRS—was introduced in Formula One that allowed drivers to open an adjustable flap on the car’s rear wing, thereby reducing drag and increasing top speed. The use of DRS comes with conditions, which in Formula 1 are fairly simple: when the track is dry and […]
Dodge Invokes Newton’s Third Law to Shed Light on the Dodge Demon’s Drag Mode
Newton’s Third Law of Motion is as follows: When one body exerts a force on a second body, the second body simultaneously exerts a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction on the first body. In other words, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Dodge is now invoking the spirit […]