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Ed Iskenderian turns 104: The Camfather honored with a celebration
Legends gathered at the Lions Automobilia Foundation & Museum from the hot rodding world, SCTA, and the NHRA to honor a century of innovation, marketing genius, and high-performance spirit.
On Saturday, July 12, Southern California’s car culture came together in a powerful way to honor one of its greatest living legends — Ed “Isky” Iskenderian — as he celebrated his 104th birthday at the Roar of Lions Car Show hosted by the Lions…
Four drivers shining as 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year battle heats up
Spencer Hyde, Hunter Green, Cody Coughlin, and Matt Latino are currently the leading contenders to land NHRA’s top rookie honors with several more possibly set to join the battle.
With half the season complete in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, three drivers have emerged as leading candidates to win the prestigious NHRA Rookie of the Year award. At this point, Funny Car drivers Spencer Hyde and Hunter Green are in…
Fletcher's 108th win highlights JEGS SPORTSnationals action at South Georgia
With his Super Stock victory at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Dan Fletcher collected his 108th career NHRA national event win to lead the list of champions at the Sportsman-racing salute.
With his Super Stock victory at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Dan Fletcher collected his 108th career NHRA national event win to lead the list if champions at the Sportsman-racing salute.
Fletcher continues to build…
All-star lineup of drivers to appear at NHRA Fanfest on July 17 in Auburn
The NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back for a third consecutive year on Thursday, July 17, bringing an impressive NHRA driver lineup to officially kick off the race weekend for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.
The NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back for a third consecutive year on Thursday, July 17, bringing an impressive NHRA driver lineup to officially kick off the race weekend for the 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest…
Burton triples up at Woodburn Dragstrip doubleheader Division 6 event
Brad Burton won in Super Stock in both races of the doubleheader and added a Stock win in Race 1 as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Woodburn Dragstrip.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.449, 267.53 def. Kim Parker, Graham…
The Northwest Nationals has historically put the 'great' in Great Northwest
When Seattle returned to the NHRA national event schedule in 1988 after an eight-year hiatus, it didn't take long for the event to secure its place in history. In the first 10 years of its return, the event produced history by the bushel.
Pacific Raceways (aka Seattle International Raceway) remains one of the great legacy tracks in NHRA history and one of just a handful that has hosted NHRA national events in six decades, from the 1975-80 NHRA FallNationals through the current…
NHRA Northwest Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go
Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
Summertime magic spotlighted in new issue of NHRA National Dragster
The July issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring race coverage from a trio of 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 July issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring race coverage from a trio of NHRA…
Sportsman Racer of the Month: Pete D’Agnolo
During a busy month with multiple national and divisional events, Pete D'Agnolo emerged from a crowded field to earn NHRA National Dragster's Racer of the Month honors after reaching three straight final rounds.
Pete D’Agnolo has been a world champion and a NHRA U.S. Nationals winner, but it’s not likely that he’s ever had a hot streak that compares to his recent two-week stay at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk.
Competing in…
10 rear-end advantages every drag racer should know
From gear oil to axle shafts, your rear end isn't just a component — it's a competitive system.
When it comes to drag racing, the path from horsepower to victory passes straight through your rear axle. You can make all the power in the world, but if your rear-end components can’t hold, transfer, and repeat it, your run won’t be…
Teams of Kalitta, Prock, Anderson, and Herrera lead Crew of the Year competition
Halfway through the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, the teams of Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera lead their classes in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil competition.
Halfway through the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, the teams of Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line…
Texas Motorplex kicks off countdown to Stampede of Speed celebration
Texas Motorplex kicked off the countdown to its weeklong signature Stampede of Speed celebration with the unveiling of a throwback Stampede of Speed event logo, a specialty “Burnout Bun” signature dessert, and thoughts and insight from six NHRA personalities.
Texas Motorplex track owners Billy Meyer and Christie Meyer Johnson welcomed media members, social media influencers, sponsors, along with city and county officials to a specialty event at the historic track located south of Dallas for the unveiling…
Watch the JEGS SPORTSNationals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from South Georgia Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from South Georgia Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from South Georgia are JEGS, Speedmaster, Laris Motosports Insurance,…
Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” bonus announced for Seattle
The Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” bonus will bring extra drama to Friday qualifying at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.
After last year’s thrilling first-ever night session for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at Pacific Raceways in Seattle, this year’s encore will be even more memorable thanks to the Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” bonus…
Top Fuel midseason review: Stewart, Langdon, and Ashley are leading the way
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals marked the midpoint of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. Three drivers in Top Fuel are leading the charge, but others are certainly within striking range.
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals marked the midpoint of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, with 10 races down and 10 to go until the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Three drivers in Top Fuel are…
Pro Stock Motorcycle midseason review: Herrera is dominant, but not invincible
Two-time world champion Gaige Herrera has continued his winning ways during the 2025 season, but he’s been challenged by teammate Richard Gadson, Matt Smith, and John Hall, who each have wins. Here's a look at the Pro Stock Motorcycle season's first half with a combination of stats and analysis.
Two-time world champion Gaige Herrera has continued his winning ways during the 2025 season, but he’s been challenged by teammate Richard Gadson, Matt Smith, and John Hall, who each have wins. Here's a look at the Pro Stock Motorcycle season's first…
Pro Stock midseason review: Anderson and Glenn dominate, but others are lurking
Six-time world champ Greg Anderson and his teammate Dallas Glenn have won seven of the first eight races of the season. Here's a look at the Pro Stock season's first half with a combination of stats and analysis.
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals marked the midpoint of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, with 10 races down and three to go until the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Six-time world champ Greg…
John Force reflects on challenges of last 12 months, career, in CBS interview
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car world champ John Force was joined by CBS's Chris Hayre at his shop in Yorba Linda, Calif., for his first full-length interview since his June 2024 crash in Richmond to talk about his unprecedented career.
Fricke, Esz lead winners at Lebanon Valley Dragway Division 1 Lucas Oil Series
Jackie Fricke and Phil Esz won in the Top Alcohol classes to lead the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division is in action this weekend at Lebanon Valley Dragway.
Photos by David Smith and Kalyn Guenther
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Lebanon Valley Dragway:…
Odds updated for NHRA Mission Foods Professional championships
With 10 of 20 events in the books during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Tony Stewart, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera are favored to win Pro championships.
With 10 of 20 events in the books during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Tony Stewart, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera are favored to win Pro championships.
NHRA fans participating in gaming as part of the…
FuelFest 2025: Southern California car culture at full throttle
The ultimate car show came to In-N-Out Burger Dragstrip in Pomona, Calif., for every kind of car, drawing celebrities, and expressing with the speed of NHRA drag racing
Larry Minor was a major player
Larry Minor was a team owner for NHRA world champions Gary Beck, Dick LaHaie, and Cruz Pedregon, as well as nitro legends Ed McCulloch, Shirley Muldowney, and Frank Hawley and played key roles in the careers of Larry Dixon Sr. and Jr., Tony Pedregon, Cory McClenathan, and Mike Neff.
Larry Minor was a racing success long before he became known to NHRA fans as a team owner for world champions Gary Beck, Dick LaHaie, and Cruz Pedregon, as well as nitro legends Ed McCulloch, Shirley Muldowney, and Frank Hawley in the 1980s and ‘90s…
Team building, Stihl Southeast-style, at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School
Stihl Southeast's recent team-building exercise wasn't about trust falls and repetitive PowerPoint slides, as team members instead strapped into dragsters and barreled down Gainesville Raceway at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School.
by Ainsley Jacobs
On a recent day, Florida’s Gainesville Raceway didn’t just roar with the thunder of dragsters, it echoed with the camaraderie and competition of Stihl employees living out the ultimate bucket list experience.…
Summit Racing Equipment Nationals winners, Jason Galvin join WFO Radio
Fresh off their thrilling victories at the 2025 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners Austin Prock, Justin Ashley, Cory Reed, and John Hall join WFO Radio NHRA Nitro.
Fresh off their thrilling victories at the 2025 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners Austin Prock (Funny Car), Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Cory Reed (Pro Stock), and John Hall (Pro Stock…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Mission Foods Series regular-season championship hunt hits the final stretch
Just four races remain in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, and a strong finish in the remaining events has never meant more with the new NHRA regular-season championship, which was introduced for the 2025 season.
Just four races remain in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, and a strong finish in the remaining events has never meant more with the new NHRA regular-season championship, which was introduced for the 2025 season.
NHRA…
Second half of 2025 season starts with unique weekend at Northwest Nationals
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ annual trip to Pacific Raceways for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals on July 18-20 promises to be one of the most thrilling in the event’s storied 36-year history.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ annual trip to Pacific Raceways for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals on July 18-20 promises to be one of the most thrilling in the event’s storied 36-year history.
From nitro…
Jerry Ruth, 'King of the Northwest,' 1973 NHRA Top Fuel world champ, passes away
Jerry Ruth, whose amazing Top Fuel career spanned 20 years and included the NHRA Top Fuel world championship in 1973, passed away July 1.
Jerry Ruth, whose amazing Top Fuel career spanned 20 years and included the NHRA Top Fuel world championship in 1973, passed away July 1. He was 87.
Ruth, dubbed the “King of the Northwest“ in 1965 by a local sportswriter, ruled the nitro ranks…
Weekend Rewind: 2025 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
The hot summer of NHRA action roared on into Norwalk for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, where emotional victories were scored, points battles got a shake-up, and engines expired in the heat. Here's a video look back at the event.
Funny Car midseason review: Prock is out in front again after summer surge
Reigning world champ Austin Prock looks to be having his way again in Funny Car, but he's being chased by four world champs and the class' most improved driver. Here's a look at the Funny Car season's first half with a combination of stats and analysis.
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals marked the midpoint of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, with 10 races down and 10 to go until the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Reigning world champ Austin…