by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips
The frame is boxed, the rear suspension is brand new, and race day is here. After all that work, the big question was simple: did the upgrades actually work, or did I just spend a bunch of time and money for nothing? The answer is a little of both, but mostly good...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Drag Racing Tips
Racers love shiny parts—but parts don’t fix bad habits or inconsistent cars. If you’re buying upgrades every winter and still losing the same way every season, it’s time to stop guessing and start doing a loss autopsy. Instead of blaming luck or “bad air,” you can dig...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips, El Camino
Stop Going Red! Fix Your Car, Not Just Your Reaction Time After weeks of anticipation, I made the trip to the CDR Bracket Finals at MOKAN Dragway—and promptly redlighted myself out of contention. Six red lights in eight passes! At first, I thought I just needed to...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips
Why Raising Tire Pressure Cured My Traction Woes at US 36 Raceway If you’ve spent any time chasing traction at the drag strip, you know there’s no such thing as a “magic number” for tire pressure. At a recent bracket event at US 36 Raceway—a quirky outlaw track with...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips
Some nights at the drag strip, it’s not about trophies or payouts—it’s about finally solving the mystery that’s been holding your car back. For weeks, my El Camino had been plagued by an infuriating high RPM miss, killing my elapsed times and ruining any hope of...
by Eric | Jun 30, 2025 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips
So, you want to go drag racing but don’t have a 7-second monster in your garage? Good news—bracket racing is made for you! Whether you drive a classic Chevy El Camino or a straight-six Mustang, bracket racing levels the playing field and puts the focus on skill,...
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