Brian Wagner

Ohio

Senior Editor, Power Automedia at Chevy Hardcore

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Articles

Former Marion County International Raceway For Sale Again

1 week ago | dragzine.com | Brian Wagner

Do you want to save another drag strip? The former Marion County International Raceway (MCIR) is up for sale yet again. This track has changed hands several times over the last decade, and could be brought back to life for the public to enjoy again. MCIR was listed for sale in 2013, 2018, and then in 2021. The creators from the Triple F Collection YouTube page are the current owners of the track.
SOLD! The IHRA Now Owns Milan Dragway

1 week ago | dragzine.com | Brian Wagner

Milan Dragway has officially been sold to the IHRA. The historic facility opened its doors in 1964 and has been a huge part of the greater Detroit racing scene. Milan has even hosted IHRA events in the past along with other big events. The IHRA isn’t wasting any time in making improvements to the facility. Kurt Johnson and the team from TVC have already started working on the track surface and in the pits as well.
Photo Extra: The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals At The Strip

1 week ago | dragzine.com | Brian Wagner

Love it or hate it, 4-wide racing always produces some exciting results. The NHRA has a total of three 4-wide races on its schedule in 2025, one of them will be run during the playoffs. The Strip at The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is such an appropriate backdrop for one of these 4-wide races. It really fits the unpredictable nature of 4-wide action. We were lucky enough to have Mark Riker on the property at The Strip to shoot the 4-Wide Nationals for Dragzine.
Intercomp Racing's Digital Air Gauge Lineup

1 week ago | dragzine.com | Brian Wagner

Intercomp Racing has created a line of digital air gauges that are perfect for serious drag racers. These digital gauges were designed to be as accurate as possible and work for any drag racing application. The updated digital air gauges now read pressures up to 150.00 PSI. This makes the gauges versatile enough for front and rear tires on drag cars, as well as larger coach or semi-truck tires used in transportation of a racing operation to the track.
True No Prep: 2025 King Of Columbus Race Recap

1 week ago | dragzine.com | Brian Wagner

National Trail Raceway has hosted different forms of the King Of Columbus race for many years. The no prep edition has become popular with racers and fans, but the 2025 edition of this event was on a whole different level thanks to a bare concrete surface and chilly temperatures. During the offseason, the surface at National Trail Raceway was repaired and was ground down. That meant the King Of Columbus would be a true no prep event.
UFC Legend Randy Couture To Drive SCAG Pro Mod In 2025

1 week ago | dragzine.com | Brian Wagner

The sport of drag racing has a lot in common with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). It takes a strong competitive spirit to be successful, and UFC hall of famer Randy Couture has plenty of that. SCAG Racing announced that Couture will be driving a Pro Mod later this year as part of its racing program. Couture learned what it takes to win during his time as an amateur wrestler and in the combat sports arena.
Tony Stewart Earns First Professional Win At Las Vegas

1 week ago | dragzine.com | Brian Wagner

Tony Stewart is one of the most talented racers to ever strap into anything with wheels. It doesn’t matter what level Stewart has raced at, he’s won and won a lot. Now Stewart can add a professional drag racing wins column to his legendary resume after his Top Fuel win at the 4-Wide Nationals. When Stewart announced he would be jumping in the seat of his wife Leah Pruett’s Top Fuel dragster, there were some who floated the nation it wasn’t that big of a deal.
SOLD! The IHRA Finalizes Purchase Of National Trail Raceway

2 weeks ago | dragzine.com | Brian Wagner

National Trail Raceway (NTR) swung its gates open in July of 1964 and has hosted countless amazing events. The NHRA first brought the Springnationals to NTR in 1972 with crowds so big, fans had to be turned away because the facility was over capacity. Now, the IHRA owns this historic facility and is ready to take it to a new level. Jay Livingston and Jason Murray purchased NTR from the NHRA in 2018 and began working hard on upgrading the facility.
Bruno Massel Jr. To Host PINKS Reboot

2 weeks ago | dragzine.com | Brian Wagner

The hit TV shows PINKS and PINKS: All Out took drag racing on TV to a new level. Show host and producer Rich Christensen helped drive the tension and drama of each episode. Pinks: All Out went off the air in 2010, but it’s about to make a big comeback with Bruno Massel Jr. as its new host. Massel has an impressive resume both on and off the track. In NHRA Comp Eliminator, Massel has a total of four world titles and numerous national event wins.
A 1971 Chevelle With An Australian Surprise Under The Hood

2 weeks ago | dragzine.com | Brian Wagner

Swapping a Ford engine into a Chevrolet is pretty rare, but stuffing an Australian-made Ford engine into a classic Chevy is next-level rare. Well, that’s exactly what David Gallimore did when he stuck a Ford Barra into a 1971 Chevelle. David purchased the Chevelle at a cheap price since it needed some work. After getting the Chevy running, David drove it around and modified it when he could.