Since the engine is mounted longitudinally, it powers only the rear wheels, which is a role reversal for the typically ...

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NHRA legend John Force taken to hospital after funny car engine explodes Funny ...

Ron Capps miraculously walked away from one of the worst engine explosions, crashes of his 3-decade racing career ...

The engine and the car were soon sold. According to history records, the car was last raced in 1973 by Jerry Rhodes under the name “Funny Money.” For a stint, the Chevelle even ran ...

Don “The Snake” Prudhomme won three straight events in the traditional season-opener in the Funny Car class from 1975-78.

NHRA Funny Car team owner/driver Ron Capps credited safety advancements that were inspired by previous profound accidents to the John Force Racing team. Horrifying-looking wreck slices car’s body in ...