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Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie Smith secured the 200th professional victory by a woman in NHRA history while leading her team through an emotional weekend after her husband and crew chief was hospitalized days before the race. The Maryland win showcased resilience, teamwork, and a historic milestone for women in motorsports.
Five-time drag racing champion Sean Bellemeur just became only the third driver ever in Top Alcohol Funny Car to reach 50 career victories. The milestone win at zMAX Dragway caps an undefeated start to his 2026 season.
Ford Racing's electric Mustang just tore down a quarter mile in 6.87 seconds at 221 mph, setting a new world record for electric vehicles. The 2,200-horsepower beast shows how far EV performance technology has come in just one year.
Ford's all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 just became the quickest and fastest electric vehicle in quarter-mile drag racing history. The groundbreaking run hit 222.36 mph at North Carolina's zMAX Dragway, proving EVs can dominate the world's most demanding motorsport.
A cherry-red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air powered by hydrogen just sold for $100,000 at auction, with every penny going to students pursuing skilled trades careers. The winning bidder even raised his own final bid from $80,000 to maximize the scholarship impact.
Ford's newest electric drag racer just became the fastest EV on Earth, screaming through a quarter mile in 6.87 seconds at 221 mph. The breakthrough shows electric powertrains can now outpace anything on the strip.