Autoweek asked Ron Capps' crew chief and long-time tuner Dean "Guido" Antonelli what makes an NHRA Funny Car explode. Turns out, the combination of gallons of nitromethane pumping through a dragster's motor that has damaged a cylinder (or multiple damaged cylinders) can lead to catastrophic failure. Thankfully, explosions are rare,...

What Exactly Makes an NHRA Funny Car Blow Up

Brainerd, MN

A season that started with a bang with two wins in the first three races leveled off, but 2013 NHRA Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon finds himself in the thick of the battle for the 2024 title. The 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Season resumes Aug. 16-18, 2024 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn.

Learning-Curve Season Continues for Shawn Langdon, Kalitta Air Careers Team

Indianapolis, IN

Four-time NHRA Competition Eliminator champion and current FoxSports NHRA pit reporter Bruno Massel has a new sponsorship to carry him through his final two events this season, the weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd and the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Outlaw Beer will serve as Massel's primary...

MASSEL ROLLS INTO BRAINERD, INDY, WITH OUTLAW BEER SPONSORSHIP

Sportsnaut

Aaron Kramer is currently the lead engineer for the Roush Fenway Keselowski No. 17 team

Haas Factory Team signs crew chief for Cole Custer’s NASCAR Cup return

Austin Prock loves his job so much that, unlike the majority of Americans, he hates weekends off. He’d rather work straight through. No breaks. That’s why being idle the last two weeks has been particularly agonizing for the 28-year-old driver of the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro SS, especially since his last racing memory is of an incredibly narrow .001 of a second loss to Bob Tasca III in the semifinals of the Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma, Calif.

After Lengthy Break, Austin Prock Back to Work at Brainerd

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

North Carolina State

Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Denver, CO

When I photographed junkyard Ramblers with a 1963 Rambler promotional film camera last week, one of the main subjects was a 1965 Classic Cross Country wagon in glorious Barcelona Taupe Metallic paint. Because the film was black-and-white, that car's paint— which we'd call brown today—wasn't identifiable. We'll remedy that right...

1965 Rambler Classic 550 Cross Country Station Wagon Is Junkyard Treasure

Georgia State

Bubba Pollard has joined forces with Jamie Yelton’s Fathead Racing to serves as a driver development coach. There have been so shortage of young racers and their family support system that have inquired about retaining the legendary Super Late Model ace to help pass along his race craft knowledge but Pollard said it was a matter of place and time.

Bubba Pollard joins Fathead Racing as driver development coach

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Port Richey, FL

Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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NHRA Top Fuel Rookie Ida Zetterström: My Expectations Are Very High

People ask me if this whole thing and my move to the United States are what I thought they would be. I haven't raced yet, so...

NHRA Top Fuel Rookie Ida Zetterström: My Expectations Are Very High

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