Trevor Eman and the Aruba.com team just took delivery of their new Jerry Haas Race Cars-built 2018 Mustang. This will be the first major update for the team since they debuted their 2011 Mustang seven years ago. The new car will be equipped with their tried and true Jon Kaase Ford power.

The Aruba.com Team has historically had some of the most eye-catching rides in drag racing and this Mustang is no different. It personifies the Emans’ island paradise home with vibrant colors depicting deep blue waters with palm trees set against a sunset backdrop.

The Emans flew in from Aruba to the team race shop in Union, SC, to take delivery of the new Mustang this week, and the team got to work right away, fitting Trevor for the car and making final preparations just in time to test locally this weekend at Union County Raceway. The first event will be the PDRA Drag Wars at GALOT Motorsports Park, Sept. 6-8.     [08/10/18]

With the NHRA circuit taking this weekend off, the No Prep and Nostalgia Nitro racers are taking center stage. Nostalgia Nitro Top Fuel and Funny Cars are at Boise, ID, for the 47th annual Nightfire Nationals. The Agent’s operative in Boise says there are almost 30 Top Fuel and Funny Cars on the premises.

The made for TV Street Outlaws are in Oklahoma for one of their televised races.   [08/10/18]

In-N-Out was sponsor of Melanie Troxel’s Funny Car in 2010. (Ron Lewis file photo)

Iconic American brands HOT ROD and In-N-Out Burger will come together for a joint anniversary party at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, CA, on Saturday, Nov. 17, celebrating 70 years since both Southern California businesses opened within 25 miles of each other.

The 70th anniversary party will have something for the whole family, including a rare opportunity for historic vehicles to drag race the hallowed lanes of Pomona, on-site In-N-Out cookout trucks, an outdoor car show featuring historic race cars, special historical exhibits, and the chance to view the history of HOT ROD, as well as opportunities to meet the HOT ROD staff.

Participants will enjoy a rare opportunity to drag race at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. A special exhibit of historic HOT ROD cover and feature cars will be open to all. Participants may enter a Show ’n’ Shine with HOT ROD Editor’s Choice Awards and special In-N-Out Picks. Attendees can also experience the Nostalgia Drag Racing Show, In-N-Out cookout trucks, autograph sessions, live music, and much more.   [08/10/18]

Matt Mothershed at the wheel of one of the many Mopars that run with the Victory Nostalgia Super Stocks.  (Dennis Mothershed photo)

Phil Painter’s Monster Muscle Car Weekend will bring Mopars and more to Gateway Motorsports Park, across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, on Sept. 14-15.

Demons, Hellcats and the Victory Nostalgia Super Stocks will be only some of classes competing on the strip. A car show, swap meet and Manufacturers’ Midway will also be part of the show. To preregister go to www.mmwstl.com.   [08/10/18]

Bruton and Marcus Smith’s Speedway Motorsports, Inc. has announced a Fans First initiative that will ease weather-related worries about buying NASCAR race tickets.

The Speedway Motorsports Weather Guarantee provides race fans the ultimate assurance in their NASCAR ticket investment. As part of the company’s new weather policy, if a NASCAR race is postponed due to weather and the ticket holder is unable to attend on the rescheduled date, a ticket credit can be issued toward a qualifying NASCAR race at any Speedway Motorsports venue. This initiative is valid for Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway and Texas Motor Speedway.

Fans with an unused, eligible ticket will have 60 days from the original race date to request a ticket credit on a qualifying future event. The credit must be used toward another Speedway Motorsports’ NASCAR event within one calendar year of the original race date or the same event the following year, even if it takes place beyond the one-year mark.

Now that is what the Agent calls good customer relations. [08/10/18]

Using a combination of advanced textiles and an innovative stand-off bracket design to dissipate heat, DEI Flexible Heat Shields, now available in three finishes, provide maximum cooling and protection against extreme heat. Rated to handle heat up to 1350°F, DEI Flexible Heat Shields are the solution for any auto, marine or powersports application where heat protection is needed; especially motorcycle exhaust pipes to protect against burns. Other uses include protecting gas tanks, body panels, bumpers and more. Previously available with either an outer trim ring in Brushed Stainless or Brushed ONYX finish, DEI now offers this popular shield in an ONYX Double Black that features a smart looking Black Cerakote trim finish. All three finish options are also available in multiple sizes: 3.5” x 6” and 4” X 8”. Each shield is constructed with two durable materials formed into a dual-layer design. The outer layer is a heat-treated glass fiber impregnated with molten aluminum that is formed into a tight weave for durability and strength or in a Titanium material. The inside material is a specially treated, high temperature resistant fabric (89% silica) proven to withstand extreme heat.  The outer edge features a surge stitch and all hardware is stainless steel. All of DEI’s Flexible Heat Shields feature an innovative pipe stand-off formed with two 3.5” clamps. This design creates an air gap for additional cooling and heat dispersion. The clamp-on, no-drill design makes installation easy.   [08/10/18]