Ainsley Jacobs

1 week ago | dragzine.com | Ainsley Jacobs

When winning and losing can be determined by mere thousandths of a second, it’s important not to overlook any opportunity to maximize a car’s performance. Typically, a drag car’s engine, transmission, and suspension setup are carefully scrutinized and optimized, but one area that’s often overlooked and can significantly impact how a car performs is its weight and balance. Scaling a race car is how you make sure the vehicle is properly balanced.

3 weeks ago | dragillustrated.com | Ainsley Jacobs

Growing up in a family focused on two-wheeled racing, and alongside her brother and reigning and two-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion rider, Gaige Herrera, Miranda Herrera shocked and surprised their father, Augustine, when she decided she wanted to drive a dragster instead of pilot a bike. Although Miranda grew up at the track and out in the sand dune deserts near southern California’s Mexico border, she always took her own path in life.

Jan 22, 2025 | dragzine.com | Ainsley Jacobs

Paul Svinicki is the definition of dedication. Whether it’s dedication to his family, his friends, or finding innovation with his Ford-powered rides, he has spent his lifetime building a remarkable legacy – and he’s nowhere near done yet. Growing up in small-town Michigan, Svinicki, now 67 years young, got started wrenching in the garage with his grandfather, Steven Kakuk, when he was practically a toddler and would often go to the races with a neighbor.

Jan 8, 2025 | bvmsports.com | Ainsley Jacobs

By Ainsley Jacobs via Drag Illustrated | Drag Racing News, Opinion, Interviews, Photos, Videos and More, Traditions are an important part of any family, and for the Minor family, drag racing runs deep. Fourth-generation racer Bridget Minor recently attended Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School and will use the experience as she drives forward into her career.

Jan 8, 2025 | dragillustrated.com | Ainsley Jacobs

Traditions are an important part of any family, and for the Minor family, drag racing runs deep. Fourth-generation racer Bridget Minor recently attended Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School and will use the experience as she drives forward into her career. The great-granddaughter of NHRA legend Larry Minor, Bridget didn’t start driving Jr. Dragsters until a little later than most as she had grown up off-road racing and even won a championship with her UTV 570.