Seattle, WA

Flav-R-Pac Top Fuel Dragster driver Brittany Force is returning to the track this weekend. She will be competing at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle, Washington. She returns to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series after missing a race. She skipped the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Norwalk, Ohio.

Brittany Force returns to racing at Pacific Raceways

Shawn Reed’s first time at a dragstrip came at Pacific Raceways, when he experienced the magic of drag racing growing up. Now behind the wheel of an 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster, Reed will get to be part of another Pacific Raceways first this weekend in Seattle at the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals.

Shawn Reed Excited to Compete Under the Lights at Home Track for NHRA Northwest Nationals

Bradenton, FL

The Movers & Shakers featured in DI #187, the PRO Superstar Shootout issue, shows just how special the stars of Top Fuel, nitro Funny Car and Pro Stock are. The inaugural SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout presented by Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage fostered many exciting moments at Bradenton Motorsports Park on and off the track by the superstars of the sport.

Movers & Shakers: DI #187 PRO Superstar Shootout Issue

Kent, WA

Tony Stewart, fresh off his victory in the Top Alcohol Dragster category at JEGS Speedweek, is geared up and ready to compete at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington. This marks the first stop of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ two-week long Western Swing.

Fresh Off a Top Alcohol Dragster Win, Tony Stewart Ready for First ‘Western Swing’

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams Winward Racing and Thaze Competition led a successful weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, with Winward Racing securing a second-place finish to extend their championship leads in the GT Daytona class. Winward Racing secured their fifth podium finish, increasing their points lead in the WeatherTech...

Mercedes-AMG Dominates IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Winward Racing and Thaze Competition Victories

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Virginia State

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

J.R. Todd and his DHL GR Supra team know that racing in the later rounds on Sunday is the key to drag racing success – now they want to get back to them. The 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Season resumes July 19-21, 2024, at the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Kent, Wash.

Todd, DHL Team Ready to Return to ‘Later Rounds’

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

From July 5-7, Santa Pod Raceway paid tribute to the bygone era of drag racing and hot rodding with their 13th annual Dragstalgia event. Once more, the event proved to be Europe’s biggest and best Nostalgia drag racing event by assembling a vibrant array of over 240 machines from all over the country to race in various categories.

Timeless Thrills: Dragstalgia 2024 Celebrates Iconic Machines and Legendary Racers

This week on FloRacing, we dive into a big week of Sprint Car racing at Eldora Speedway, plus a look at what you can watch live this week as a FloRacing subscriber. Qualifying format, schedule, purse info and more for High Limit Racing's Joker's Jackpot at Eldora Speedway. 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄

This Week's Racing News: A Big Week At Eldora❗️

Ohio State

Ohio, IL

One of the biggest weeks in Sprint Car Racing has arrived. All eyes are on Ohio this week as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars roll into the “Buckeye State” for a trio of prestigious races. First up is the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic...

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: BRAD DOTY CLASSIC, KINGS ROYAL CREATE HUGE WEEK OF SPRINT CAR RACING IN OHIO

North Carolina State

Raleigh, NC

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A staple restaurant on Glenwood South, Plates Kitchen, is closing its doors after more than a decade in business. The restaurant plans to have its final day of operation on July 28.

Restaurant in North Carolina Now Makes An Unexpected Closure after a decade

Cole Custer broke his Xfinity Series dry spell at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, putting the No. 00 NASCAR Ford Mustang Dark Horse across the line in first. Custer beat close championship contender, Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 Chevy Camaro SS, to the stripe by 0.670 seconds, holding him off after a late-race restart with just nine laps left on the board. The win marks Custer’s 14th in the division and his second at Pocono, following his 2019 victory at the “Tricky Triangle,” and his first since winning the championship race at Phoenix in November 2023.

No. 00 Xfinity NASCAR Ford Breaks Through At Pocono 2024: Video

Matt Hagan, the driver of the TSR Direct Connection Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car, is gearing up to compete at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, an event that holds a special place in his heart. Currently sitting third in the Funny Car standings, 181 points behind leader Austin Prock, Hagan is determined to close the gap as the season progresses.

Matt Hagan Eyeing Victory and Consistency at NHRA Northwest Nationals

Pocono Raceway wasn’t overly kind to The Bow Tie on July 14th, 2024. While no NASCAR Chevy teams led any laps on the “Tricky Triangle,” a couple Camaro ZL1 race cars finished inside the top five and were a threat to win. Last weekend’s winner, Alex Bowman,...

NASCAR Chevy Teams Post Mixed Results At Pocono 2024: Video

Indianapolis, IN

Gaffney, SC

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JD Motorsports is excluded from the entry list in Indianapolis. JD Motorsports is a NASCAR Xfinity Series team based out of Gaffney, South Carolina. The team is owned by Johnny Davis. They were founded in 1983. They have fielded full-time entries thus far in the 2024 season. However, both entries...

NASCAR team files for bankruptcy; Not entered this weekend

A-Z-Animals

Horses are incredible animals of strength and speed. From the time of their domestication from wild horses around 4,000 BC until the invention of trains, they were still the fastest source of locomotion on land. While they no longer provide an essential service, horses are still ridden both for pleasure and for sport. This article […]

Top 9 Fastest Horses

Congrats to Jon Wall (Elite Quick 8) and Jami Russell (6.90 Index) for their wins at the 17th annual Good Vibrations Funny Car Nationals at Keystone Raceway Park yesterday. Scriba & Harris Among PDRA ProStars Winners – SPEED SPORT Speed Sport. Though championship points weren’t on the line, the...

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GALLERY: PDRA ProStars Winner’s Circle At VMP’s PBR Night Of Fire

The fourth annual Summit Racing Equipment PDRA ProStars all-star specialty event at Virginia Motorsports Park’s PBR Night of Fire was filled with intense rounds of racing,...

GALLERY: PDRA ProStars Winner’s Circle At VMP’s PBR Night Of Fire

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