Brian Powers+FollowNHRA’s on a knife edge between tradition and showbiz — hope they don’t forget what mattersLove the new bonuses, the flashy pit activations, the side shootouts. But at the end of the day, it’s gotta be about who builds the meanest engine, who’s smartest on the clutch, who cuts the best light. As long as they never lose that, I’ll keep buying tickets. The second it turns into pro wrestling on wheels, I’m out. So far, I think they’re balancing it pretty well. Fingers crossed it stays that way. #NHRA #DragDriving #TraditionVsShow #Engines #ClutchArt16613Share
JJ Soto+FollowWatching Travis Shumake break barriers quietly is pretty damn coolFunny how most drag fans couldn’t care less about your personal life — just can you drive? Seeing Shumake step into Top Fuel as an openly gay driver and have literally no one make a big deal out of it (other than to celebrate he’s good), that says something awesome about this community. NHRA’s way ahead of a lot of sports in letting performance speak first. #NHRA #DragDriving #Diversity #TopFuel #MotorsportCulture 1413Share
JJ Soto+FollowNight sessions hit different, even if it’s mostly marketingLook, I know the Seattle After Dark thing is partly a marketing ploy — but I also don’t care. Nothing like standing at the 660 at dusk, feeling the air get heavy, watching header flames crackle. It’s just more alive at night. If NHRA wants to keep dangling bonuses to pack the stands after dark, sign me up. I’ll buy the beer. #NHRA #DragDriving #Seattle #NightRacing #FanExperience160Share
