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NHRA Rookies of the Year: A look back at where some fabulous careers began
NHRA annually presents the NHRA Rookie of the Year award to the top first-year racer in its Professional classes, and way more often than not, the recipient proved more than worthy of the honor that served as a launch pad for a future great career.
For every Patrick Mahomes, LeBron James, or Ken Griffey Jr. who went from first-round draft pick to superstardom, there’s a Ryan Leaf, a Greg Oden, or a Brien Taylor. You just never know. Sometimes it's like inviting everyone for filet mignon and…
100 days out: 60th In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals to crown champs in Pomona
In just 100 days, world champions will be awarded in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, as the thrilling conclusion to the 2025 campaign takes place at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Nov. 13-16 at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
In just 100 days, world champions will be awarded in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, as the thrilling conclusion to the 2025 campaign takes place at the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Nov. 13-16 at iconic In-N-Out Burger…
Tony Schumacher talks Indy comeback on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomed back eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher, who dished on his exciting new chapter with Rick Ware Racing. There's also a preview of the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomed back eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher! After a hiatus from the sport, "the Sarge" is making a triumphant return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, and he’s joining host Joe…
August issue of National Dragster packed with coast-to-coast racing action
The August issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring race coverage from a pair of West Coast NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events plus other racing action coast to coast, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
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The August issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring race coverage from a pair of West…
Deecell Power Systems Comp Clash heads to the Big Go
The Deecell Power Systems NHRA Comp Clash, a specialty race-within-a-race in Competition eliminator, will take place at the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals on Friday, Aug. 29.
The Deecell Power Systems NHRA Comp Clash is set for the world’s biggest drag race, as the specialty race-within-a-race in Competition eliminator will take place as one of the marquee items at the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S.…
Daniel Wilkerson and Ron Capps on Funny Car battles, trials, and success in 2025
On this Funny Car edition of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dan Wilkerson and Ron Capps to discuss the stories of their respective seasons and where they are headed on the back stretch of 2025.
On this Funny Car edition of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dan Wilkerson and Ron Capps to discuss the stories of their respective seasons and where they are headed on the back stretch…
Shawn Reed will return in Reading; replacement driver(s) planned for interim
Top Fuel racer Shawn Reed, still recovering from a crash at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, will return to the cockpit at the NHRA Reading Nationals but will have a replacement driver (or drivers) in his car at the next two races, the identity of which will be revealed Friday.
Top Fuel racer Shawn Reed, still recovering from a violent crash at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, will return to the cockpit at the NHRA Reading Nationals but will have a replacement driver in his car at the upcoming Lucas…
Haul in the Family: A history of father-son and father-daughter finals in NHRA
Since 1992, NHRA has had a total of 39 father-son and father-daughter finals at national events involving some of the sport's most successful families. Here is a look at each of them.
For more than seven decades, NHRA has billed itself as a family sport and that's not just some nifty marketing slogan. In addition to the many second and third-generation winners, there have been a host of father-son and father-daughter final rounds…
Ida Zetterström still chasing opportunity ahead of one-year NHRA anniversary
On the eve of her one-year anniversary in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, Ida Zetterström discusses her adjustment to racing in the United States, her first season as a member of the JCM team, and her motivation to achieve success on drag racing's biggest stage.
Multitime European drag racing champion Ida Zetterström made her NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel debut nearly one year ago at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn. As the fan favorite prepares to return to the track that…
JEGS expands Motorplex partnership, will sponsor Friday Night Live at Fall Nationals
As part of an expanded partnership with Texas Motorplex, JEGS will become the sponsor of the wildly popular Friday Night Live at the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals and the permanent addition of the JEGS name to the right-lane scoreboard.
As part of an expanded partnership with Texas Motorplex, JEGS will become the sponsor of the wildly popular Friday Night Live at the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, which will include a special opening ceremony prior to the start of Professional…
Nitro Fish named presenting sponsor of NHRA Reading Nationals
Nitro Fish, a popular apparel brand in the NHRA world, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
Celebrating 40 years of incredible action at one of the most popular venues on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, NHRA announced today that Nitro Fish, a popular apparel brand in the NHRA world, has been named the presenting sponsor…
Tony Schumacher to return in Indy, will run final seven events of 2025
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, will make his return to the driver’s seat when he debuts the No. 15 American Communications Construction Top Fuel dragster for Rick Ware Racing at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in the history of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, will make his return to the driver’s seat when he debuts the No. 15 American Communications Construction Top Fuel dragster for Rick Ware…
Jasmine Salinas set to return to Top Fuel at Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals
Fan-favorite Top Fuel driver Jasmine Salinas will make her highly anticipated return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competition this Labor Day weekend at the Cornwall Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Fan-favorite Top Fuel driver Jasmine Salinas will make her highly anticipated return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competition this Labor Day weekend at the Cornwall Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park…
Sportsman Racer of the Month: Keith Mayers
After a solid run that included wins in both Super Gas and Super Street, Division 1 racer Keith Mayers has been named the latest NHRA National Dragster Racer of the Month.
Last season, Keith Mayers lost the Super Gas world championship via a tiebreaker against Val Torres Sr., who had to win the final race of the season in order to claim the title. This year, Mayers appears far more motivated than…
Sitko, Hilton, Pettit, and Williamson sweep titles at 54th Nightfire Nationals
The 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, where Nathan Sitko powered the Bubble Up Funny Car to a marquee win
The 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.
Nathan Sitko powered the Bubble Up Funny Car to a marquee win, clocking a 5.70 at 250.88 mph to…
Capps, Ashley, Enders collect wins at Norwalk's Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire
Ron Capps, Justin Ashley, and Erica Enders lit up the winner’s circle at the Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.
Ron Capps, Justin Ashley, and Erica Enders lit up the winner’s circle at the Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.
The Funny Car field featured Capps, Daniel Wilkerson, Cruz Pedregon, and Dave Richards. In a…
Watch the Division 6 Seattle Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Pacific Raceways for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Pacific Raceways for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Seattle are Strange, Decell, Laris Motosports Insurance…
Brainerd International Raceway set to host penultimate race of regular season
With NHRA’s first-ever regular-season championship on the line, the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which takes place at the famed Brainerd International Raceway on Aug. 14-17, comes at a pivotal, must-see point in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
With NHRA’s first-ever regular-season championship on the line, the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which takes place at the famed Brainerd International Raceway on Aug. 14-17, comes at a pivotal, must-see point in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
Bold, Foster nab Norwalk regional wins at Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire
McKenna Bold and Chris Foster,took wins at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERMcKenna Bold, Red Deer, Alb., 5.258, 275.90 def.…
Carnasciale, Don, Lisa lead Race 2 winners at Numidia Dragway doubleheader
Joe Carnasciale, Robert Don, and Matt Lisa led the list of race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Numidia Dragway.
Photos by David Smith
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway:
COMPETITION…
With Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals approaching, NHRA continues license transfer program
In less than a month, the first Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals takes place, kicking off E.T. Finals season, during which time NHRA also will continue its license transfer program.
In less than a month, the first Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals takes place, kicking off E.T. Finals season, where the top drivers in the NHRA Summit Series will race for a chance to compete for a world championship.
The Summit Racing…
Kalitta, Hagan, Hartford, Herrera top list of Mission Challenge points earners
With the regular season winding down, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) have earned the most Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge points to date in their respective categories.
With the regular season winding down, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) have earned the most Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge points to date in their respective…
NHRA national event history: A look at the tracks and stories that drove the sport
The fabled dragstrip in Pomona has hosted 106 NHRA national events in its long history, or almost one-tenth of the NHRA's 1,082 races. Here's a look at its history of events as well as those of other fabled venues, including Indy, Gainesville, and many more.
In my last column celebrating the Seattle national event, I mentioned its 42-year, five-decade run as among the longest of NHRA national…
Six more racers punch their tickets to Countdown to the Championship playoffs
As a result of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, six more drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
As a result of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, six more drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
Justin Ashley, Doug Kalitta…
Sonoma pushed Dan Wilkerson to the limit
After multiple motor and body-destroying passes in one weekend, Daniel Wilkerson shows true heart, grit, and honesty in a raw interview following a turbulent outing in Sonoma.
The power and violence of a 330-mph Funny Car run can shake even the most seasoned veterans—but for Daniel Wilkerson, Sonoma was more than a race. It was a test of his spirit.
Behind the wheel of the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang, Wilkerson…
