During late 2008 Larry Sinke demonstrated the latest and greatest disturbing trend in drag racing -- "Australia Rules" Pro Modified racing!

Last time we checked combining nitrous with a supercharger was for the most part illegal (but only if you get caught!)

The wily veteran Canadian racer's "stunt" fooled some, but that's largely because it didn't occur on April 1st. LOL!

Mike Goodwin Photo

Jack Wyatt stepped out of the seat of his Dodge Stratus flopper in Milan, handing the wheel to former Exxon Valdez captain, Joseph Hazelwood. Hazelwood once again made history for dropping oil, contributing to the largest single event spilling of oil in the history of the IHRA. However, this time around, Captain Joe stayed away from the Vodka bottle long enough to qualify in the seventh spot at 5.11/237. He stopped Jeff Diehl in round one with another oil slick trailing the car, and fell in the following round to Dan Wilkerson.

A recent sponsorship trip to the Minnesota "Twin Cities" by top contributing DragRaceCanada photographer/TAD racer "Diamond Dave" DeAngelis did fuel NHRA's TAD circuit rumor mill. Could the "unpronounceable one" truly be on the verge of a trip to the drag strip? History has shown that truth is stranger then fiction!

That mind-boggling "faux pas" by U.S. Prez George W. during the 2006 G-8 Summit in Europe seems to be catching on! Here is a shot of Mopar's Allen Johnson duplicating the feat as fellow Dodge Pro Stock driver Larry Mogan does his best German Chancellor Angela Merkel imitation.

Michael Gunderson provided a very vivid example of just what a throttle "blip" can result in during the 2006 NHRA ACDelco Gatornationals in Florida. While the judges gave high marks for style -- Gunderson failed to make the medal round.

The 2005 NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals included this absolutely surreal moment when the throttle accidentally snagged on Tony Pedregon's Funny Car. Crewman "Contortionist Cody" Pendergrass was sent flying during the incident but thankfully only had minor injuries. (Bruce Biegler Photo)

While qualifying for the 2006 IHRA Texas Nationals, New York's Vince Arcadi went to some rather extreme lengths to draw attention to his website.

During the off-season aspiring Top Alcohol Dragster driver and top rated DragRaceCanada photographer "Diamond Dave" DeAngelis reports that he likes nothing more then to curl up in front of the fireplace with a good book.

Calgary's Tom Mehenan got Top Sportsman qualifying during the 2005 IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals off to a rather spectacular start when he coughed up this nitrous hairball....

During a recent trip down manufacturer's row we spotted this little novelty which certainly amused all of our Italian friends!

Admission to NHRA Gatornationals Sunday - $45.00
One pint of Jack Daniels + 12 Budweiser - $20.00
Passing out and having fans "Sharpie" your face -- PRICELESS!

Hey Buddy!

Come on over here and check out this hot rod!


...Ummmm - no thanks!

We overheard some of this confrontation between a certain Texas-based hitman and CompetitionPlus.com Editor Bobby Bennett:

"OK Bobby boy -- here's the deal.....that whole Pro Stock truck thing.....forget about it...if you know what's good for ya...."

Motorsports fans will always find new ways of expressing their dedication but I think even the "Intimidator" himself might draw the line here.

No one ever said that starting-line drag racing photography was not without it's hazards. That's Canadian Top Sportsman racer Brad Matheson testing the reflexes of DragRaceCanada contributing photographer Steve Embling during the 2000 IHRA Mopar Canadian Nationals. Thankfully both emerged unscathed.

(Bruce Biegler photo)

Canadian TAD racer David Szybunka suffered this humilation at Edmonton during the earlier 1990's. "I swear when I left the starting line there was more to this race car," he was allegedly overheard to say.

(Rich Carlson photo)

There have been some memorable "nitrous burps" in drag racing but few can match the intensity of this startling moment captured by ace DragRaceCanada photographer "Diamond Dave" DeAngelis. That's engine builder Scott Shafiroff burning up some plumbing at Bristol Tennessee.

(Photo by: "Diamond Dave" DeAngelis)

IHRA racer Steve Spiess provided this absolutely frightening movement at the '99 Winternationals when he barrel-rolled his Chevy Monte Carlo during Pro Stock competition. The Spiess wreck did however include some phenomenal good luck as he was not injured despite having his arm come right through the catch net. Shortly after seeing this shocking photo, IHRA's rulebook was modified to make arm restraints mandatory.

(Photo by: "Diamond Dave" DeAngelis)

Zacko! can happen anywhere and anytime -- even in Las Vegas and to John Force himself! The perennial World Champion received this unanticipated but at the same time much overdue "smooshie" from Kiss band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons during the 2002 NHRA fall event.

(Photo by: "Nitro Nick" Licata)

Some cheap imitation of a more famous "X Generation" brand was bound to show up sometime. Allegedly manufactured somewhere in the heart of Georgia, the substandard product has so far not caught on as big with a skeptical paying public.

Before trying his hand in IHRA Mountain-motor Pro Stock racing, Canada's Anthony Paone tried out the nitrous-oxide route with a late model Pontiac Trans-Am. DragRaceCanada regular contributor Rob Potter caught these high-flying results at St. Thomas Dragway.

(Rob Potter Photo)

Steve Embling, one of drag racing's premier photographers, captured this stunning image of a Pro Mod Chevy Beretta lit up like a nitro car at Norwalk Raceway Park. The flash fire clearly illustrates to all that a broken fuel line combined with white hot headers is never a good thing.

(Photo by: "Little Stevie" Embling)

IHRA fans attending the 1999 Winternationals in Florida were mystified when event officials presented the sport's first and only "Best Engineered Golf Cart" Award (sponsored by Southern Sound). To no ones surprise the program was dropped from IHRA's pre-race shortly thereafter.

You are looking at the worlds only Jet-powered bar stool. Craig Arfons, son to legendary Art Arfons, casually rides the machine to speeds near 50 mph.

Drag racing's very first 200-mph truck driver, Joe Delehay (from British Columbia), provided one of Canada's most famous Zacko! moments back in 1994 when he had this Godzilla like fire on the starting line at Ashcroft. Officials reacted quickly and damage was in fact minimal.

(Photo courtesy of: Performance Photography)

German race car photographer "Wolfgang" provided DragRaceCanada with this truly memorable Zacko! moment during the IHRA's Winternationals at Bradenton back in 1998. If you look closely on the right side of this frame you can see Wolfgang standing on top of the guardrail barrier post right in the finish line light while Bob Motz's Jet-powered Kenworth blows by!

Not only was the stunt potentially over the top dangerous it was also ironic because the beer-swilling import missed the shot. IHRA did review and tighten up it's restricted area photo access shortly after. Drag Racing media types can only ponder what the reaction of former and very strict NHRA Media Relations department head Denny Darnell would have been been!

(Photo by "Diamond Dave" DeAngelis)

My wife begged me not to post this photo in Zacko! I still haven't quite figured out why?

Krispy Kreme doughnuts used to be the official doughnuts of Dragracecanada until we looked into the kitchen. We quickly scurried back to Timmy's....

Television drag racing analyst Bret Kepner demonstrates what can happen when you use the wrong heat setting while drying your shirts. "I'll use the delicate cycle from now on," promised Bret.

Rumours circulating within the sport of drag racing suggest that Coca Cola POWERade's 5-year title rite sponsorship deal of NHRA Drag Racing signed in 2002, was in fact a close two-horse race to the very end. Insiders claim that a certain unnamed Canadian-based company which mass produces wax teeth narrowly lost out.

This person is....

A) A victim of drag racing's off-season being much to long...
B) Making a test run on a petrified UFO....
C) A distant relative to Barney Rubble...
D) Totally stoned...
E) None of the above.

This is actual undisputable proof that "The King" himself once tried his hand racing NHRA Fuel Funny Cars! He quit however after "lighting it up" on a qualifier. That incident inspired one of his lesser known tunes -- "Hunka Hunka Burnin' Mess" which was popular with some on the U.S. College pub circuit.

Not only is this photo of Jack Ostrander pure Zacko material -- it is also one of the sport of drag racing's all-time dramatic moments caught on film! Ace DRC contributor/racer "Diamond Dave" nailed this surreal moment at NHRA Gainesville. (Dave DeAngelis photo)

Mopar fans and NHRA officials still vehemently deny that any of the Pro Stock Dodges ran nitrous-oxide during the 1990's. Yeah right -- and O.J. is innocent.

Dragracecanada emphasizes that it was only a witness to and not a participant in this dastardly display of rental car abuse late one night at Gainesville.

This unidentified photographer demonstrates the mass media appeal of NHRA's Pro Stock Truck eliminator.

Legendary drag racing journalist/photographer Jon Asher shows that nothing can distract him from the on-track action during national events races.....except for.....well maybe.....

During the IHRA's Northern Nationals at Mid-Michigan in 1997 this major league fire ignited in spectator parking.

The final tally was five vehicles totally destroyed and ten others damaged.

So you think it's all glamour being down there in the restricted photo area at NHRA national events?

Well think again -- this NHRA starting line official is evidence to the contrary.

During my vacation to the Dominican Republic in 1998 I could not believe my eyes when I spied one of the locals with a NHRA drag racing jacket.

That's Dragracecanada guest columnist Kevin Sproule standing along side Sammy. Trust me this is legit!

You are looking at the world's only Jet-powered motorcycle. The rider reportedly ran over 200 mph during some limited appearances before ultimately checking himself into the Betty Ford clinic.

Not only does this sound uncomfortable -- I seem to have lost my appetite...

Officially Dragracecanada never has and never will endorse the wearing of a "mullet". If you are a fan of Billy Ray Cyrus or have "hockey hair" of any form, you need to sign off from this website and delete us from your favorites immediately....