The late Terry Chandler's dream of having a "giving car" in the NHRA Funny Car category will continue through 2020 after her husband, Doug Chandler, agreed to continue her mission and fund two Funny Cars with Don Schumacher Racing. Terry lost her battle with brain cancer on July 4.

The Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars will continue to be driven by Tommy Johnson Jr. and Jack Beckman in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and will continue to benefit worthwhile non-profit organizations. Since Terry began funding the teams in 2014, they have donated branding space to the Make-A-Wish and Infinite Hero foundations.

"Terry loved her teams and I saw how much she looked forward to going to the races and help the children of Make-A-Wish and our soldier heroes who gave more than anyone could have asked and were helped by Infinite Hero when they came home," said Doug, who was married to Terry for 49 years.

"Terry lives on in so many people's hearts and mine. I don't want to see her dream end."  [08/08/17]

Canadian Top Fuel Harley racer Kevin Boyer (far lane) of Edmonton, A.B., came down to Seattle and pulled off the mild upset at the Northwest Nationals after defending World Champion Jay Turner, Julian, N.C., broke shortly after launch. Boyer had his share of mechanical issue as well but was able to surpass Turner for the victory, crossing the finish line at 7.788 seconds, 150.46 mph while Turner limped in at 15.485/76.88.

We’ll have a complete look at the Seattle Nitro Harley competition in tomorrow’s new DRO. (Ron Lewis photo)  [08/08/17]

The NHRA Northwest Nationals got live coverage on the big FOX network Sunday, Aug. 6. That saw a rise in viewers to 883,000 and a rating of 0.55.

The week before at Sonoma, there were 363,000 viewers on FS1 and a 0.28 rating.  [08/08/17]

Tom and Daniel Butherus.

The Rocky Mountain Superchargers rolled into the Summer Nationals at Kansas International Dragway and laid down some markers in the first round of their return to the Midwest track. Then, the rain came. A lot of rain. According to the organization's rules, the outcome for the Pro Supercharged/All Stars was to be decided at SRCA Dragstrip during the next scheduled event.

Decided it was. The Wichita-based "Rude Rat" team of Tom and Daniel Butherus scored the Kansas International win during a special qualifying round pairing with Nebraskan Matt Nissen. The SRCA race unfolded from there with Nissen taking the final over Reminiscin' Racing's Woody O'Connell in a contest of front engine dragsters.

The quicker Top Supercharged Thunder group saw a 6.60 pass at 211 MPH from Tony Arcuri's "Firefighter" funny car to lead off the qualifying. In the final, though, it was 2016 Champion Tom Furches' "Made in America" Firebird funny car flying across the stripe just inches ahead of Morrison Colorado's Dan Smith, though Furches slowed to an uncharacteristic 7.14 because of

traction problems.

Also at stake during the SRCA meet were the Richmond Gear Race Night and the conclusion of the series within a series known as the Competition Products Challenge. Points awarded in the three-race trifecta saw Furches and Nissen capture those prizes as well.

The Superchargers will be at Yellowstone Dragstrip on Saturday, Aug. 19. [08/08/17]

The second attempt for the Southwest Heritage Racing Association to appear at Paris Drag Strip was successful after a rainout a month earlier.

Coming into Paris, Andy Mears in the “Dragon Slayer” Chevy was leading the NE1 class by only one point. The 10-car field at Paris saw Tera Graves take the semifinal win over Mears while Tommy Drozd got a semifinal bye. In the final Tera got off the line first, but Drozd’s altered had just enough horsepower to catch her with a 4.682 to her 4.710.

The NE2 final was a real squeaker with Gary Wheeler Jr’s .036 light and 5.065 run nipping Bruce Dodson’s .041 light and 5.062 run. Wheeler maintains his points lead with Dodson moving up to number 2.

Dustin Bradford got the NE3 win when Jacob Reeves was not able to make the final-round call.

Vic Corlett won Nostalgia Super Stock and took the class points lead. Michael Graves won Old School No Electronics and now leads the points while Dean Johnson maintains his Old School Electronics lead although Jason Bolton won the race at Paris.

Next on the schedule is the Old School Bracket Nationals on Aug. 19 at Northstar Dragway in Denton, TX.  (Tina Scott Photos)   [08/08/17]

TEN: The Enthusiast Network’s FOUR WHEELER and TRUCK TREND brands have partnered with Memphis International Raceway to present the Spyder Offroad Performance Truck Mania event.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, Truck Mania will bring together the best race and show vehicles at MIR for a full day of truck and off-road activities. Drag racing for many classes will be a part of the action.  [08/08/17]