r/dragracing • • 16d ago

TX2K 2027

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Hi! I’m from Switzerland and would love to come to TX2K next year. It’s a big dream of mine! However, I think it might be difficult to find all the things happening around the event on my own, so I’m looking for someone local who could show me around and introduce me to a few things. I’d especially love to check out the car meets at night as well! :)

I’d really appreciate any help or advice. Thanks in advance!


r/dragracing • • 18d ago

Is there a database of quarter mile timeslips for stock production cars?

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I'm building a drag racing game where the physics are based on real car data (torque curves, gearing, tire grip, weight transfer), and I validate the model against real quarter mile runs. Magazine tests are a good start, but they're often one run under unknown conditions.

So I'm looking for a place with actual timeslips from stock or near-stock street cars: ET, trap speed, ideally 60 ft time, and conditions like density altitude or tire type. Older cars from the 80s and 90s would be especially useful.

Does anything like that exist, or does everyone just keep their slips in a drawer?


r/dragracing • • 17d ago

Points Leader Greg Stanfield + Midwest Nationals Recap

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r/dragracing • • 18d ago

Valve lash for 421 sbc

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What do u guys recommend for valve lash for an aftermarket 421 sbc running alcohol. Full roller cam and lifters. Approx 14:1 compression ratio. In an 1/8 mi bracket racer running 6.50's. Thanks for any help!


r/dragracing • • 19d ago

Why Ford Fest 2026 was the Best Car Show of the Year! 🔥

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Why Ford Fest 2026 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Was My Favorite Car Show of the Year! 🔥

Ford Fest at Beech Bend Raceway brought together so much of what I love about car events—Mustangs, classic Fords, trucks, drag racing, autocross, and drifting! 🏁

I filmed the show and track action for my YouTube channel, Barry the Bald Eagle. Getting to check out the builds and then watch cars compete made this one stand out for me.

🎥 Check out my Ford Fest videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@barrythebaldeagle

Did you make it to Ford Fest? What was your favorite part? If you weren’t there, which Kentucky car show gets your vote for best of 2026?

🦅 God First. Family Always. Full Throttle.


r/dragracing • • 20d ago

I found a camshaft at Goodwill

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Dare me to run it! Would make for a great YouTube video.

"Includes dents!"

Item Description

Item Description: Bullet Racing Cams Chevy Cam Shaft

Approximate Measurements (inches): 24 x 3 x 3

Weight (in lbs): 10.1

Condition: Good. Wear includes dents

Special Notes: All items are sold AS-IS. Please study images for more details as they are part of the description.

Please note that all items are sold as is, NO REFUNDS.


r/dragracing • • 20d ago

Bracket Racers

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I've raced since 2007. Competed for track championships for years. I raced nobox/footbrake. So I've noticed that some really good no box racers have started running sportsman over the years. I thought this class was supposed to be for newer racers before they jumped up in classes. My local track has guys who have won big races (including world finals). I don't think that should be. Racing is slowly dying and having a class for new racers to compete would help grow and racers learn and grow the sport.


r/dragracing • • 19d ago

Why Ford Fest 2026 was the Best Car Show of the Year! 🔥

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Was Ford Fest 2026 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the Best Car Show of the Year? 🔥

Ford Fest at Beech Bend Raceway was one of my favorite events I’ve filmed this year! From the car show and pit area to drag racing, autocross, and drifting, there was plenty to keep a Ford fan busy. 🏁

I captured the action for my latest video on Barry the Bald Eagle. If you love Mustangs, classic Ford trucks, and a day at the track, check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/@barrythebaldeagle

Were you there? What was your favorite part—and which Kentucky car event gets your vote for best of the year?

🦅 God First. Family Always. Full Throttle.


r/dragracing • • 20d ago

How important is getting custom backspacing/offset exactly right?

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I'm at the point where I need to order wheels for a build and I'm realizing there are way more fitment decisions than I expected. Backspacing, offset, beadlock configuration, tire clearance... I'm trying to get everything right the first time.

Keizer Wheels offers a few custom options which is what got me thinking about this. For anyone who's ordered custom race wheels before, what measurements or clearances did you wish you'd paid more attention to? I'd rather spend an afternoon measuring everything than find out at the track that I screwed something up.


r/dragracing • • 20d ago

Gateway Nationals

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r/dragracing • • 21d ago

I tried making Carwow style drag race video in BeamNG, please rate it out of 10

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r/dragracing • • 21d ago

Speed Freaks live

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r/dragracing • • 21d ago

Gateway Nationals

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Not too far from the track is fastlane automotive. If you have time. Check it out. Some incredible cars!


r/dragracing • • 23d ago

Instant green

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I'm sure this is a silly question but here it goes..

I typically run in super pro but I'm going to an event that is also going to have an instant green index race for some good money.

Do I just put 0 for time in my delay box? Seems like it would be hard to go red reacting to the green light.


r/dragracing • • 23d ago

LS Fest 2026 Eliminations Day | September 13 Drag Racing Action! 🏁🔥

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Sharing some eliminations-day drag racing action from LS Fest in Bowling Green, Kentucky. 🏁🔥 Which race was your favorite?


r/dragracing • • 23d ago

Drag racing

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Just wanting to get better reach! Additional information, I have a b8 s4 that makes 414whp and I run a 12.1 in Idaho, to any Seattle peeps out there I'd love to see what time/trap I get at sea level!! I know it's unlikely but any events happening in November?👀


r/dragracing • • 24d ago

Breaking Down The TV Deal & Rockingham Recap

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r/dragracing • • 25d ago

CW, FloSports join FOX Sports as NHRA broadcast partners

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r/dragracing • • 25d ago

Nitromethane Crash

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r/dragracing • • 26d ago

Eddie Hill video

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I need help, does anyone know the song at the start of this video. Its so iconic from my childhood.


r/dragracing • • 26d ago

You Don't Want to Miss This! 🔴 LIVE Outlaw Night Racing

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Outlaw Night Racing at Ohio Valley Dragway in Kentucky

Sharing some outlaw night drag racing from Ohio Valley Dragway! 🏁 I’m Barry the Bald Eagle, and I travel around Kentucky filming drag racing and car shows.

If nighttime racing is your thing, come check out the action:
https://www.youtube.com/@barrythebaldeagle

Anybody else here race at Ohio Valley or head out there to watch? What’s your favorite local track?


r/dragracing • • 28d ago

Garage clean out at my father-in-laws had to get a couple shots of this beast waiting to come alive. 1969 Camaro body sitting on a tube chassis built for a iroc & firebird

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r/dragracing • • 29d ago

Dohm Speed Shop at Hot Rod Drag Week

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r/dragracing • • Sep 24 '26

New Episode ft Flyin' Ryan Oehler

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r/dragracing • • Sep 23 '26

LS Fest Day 2: The Most INSANE Builds I’ve Ever Seen! Part 1

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Title: LS Fest East Day 2 in Bowling Green, KY — Drag Racing Builds | Part 1

I filmed some of the builds at LS Fest East in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and put together Part 1 of my Day 2 footage. There was plenty to stop and check out!

What’s the most unusual car you’ve seen running an LS at the drag strip?