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Toronto Motorsports Park hosts record-setting NHRA YES Program event
More than 500 students attend the NHRA pilot program in Canada.
Toronto Motorsports Park recently made a major impact as part of the NHRA’s pilot YES (Youth & Education Services) Program, hosting a wildly successful event that brought in…
Tricky Tipster, American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals
This week, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series goes to Virginia Motorsports Park for the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, where Antron Brown, Austin Prock, and Gaige Herrera are the favorites.
The most recent NHRA event at Bristol Dragway was epic, and the next race at Virginia Motorsports Park figures to offer more of the same. In Bristol, Steve Torrence and Ron Capps collected their first nitro wins of the season, and Richard Gadson…
Dunn and Hull look to unleash new car, new livery, and big momentum in Virginia
NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is coming into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals with confidence, control, and a whole new ride.
NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is coming into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals with confidence, control, and a whole new ride.
As the Jim Dunn Racing driver continues with just his second season behind the wheel of a nitro…
Shumake’s Top Fueler on display this week at famed Ohio science center
Travis Shumake’s Top Fuel dragster will be on display this week at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, ahead of the upcoming NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk.
A unique blend of science, technology, and speed is on display this week at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, where Travis Shumake’s Top Fuel dragster has sped into the museum’s iconic Atrium, presented by CAS, a global…
The Insiders talk Pro Stock tension, Virginia heat, and more
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about all the big stories coming out of Bristol and coming into the American Rebel Light NHRA Virginia Nationals this weekend.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about all the big stories coming out of Bristol and coming into the American Rebel Light NHRA Virginia…
Torrence ready to ride hot streak at American Rebel Light Virginia Nationals
Fresh off his latest win in Bristol, Steve Torrence and the Capco Contractors team are riding high as they head to Richmond for this week's American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
Steve Torrence and his Top Fuel team showcased championship potential just more than a week ago in Bristol, as the four-time world champion picked up his first win in nearly a year.
Heading into this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel…
Cowie makes quickest ever blown alcohol dragster pass en route to Mission win
Reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion Shawn Cowie recorded the quickest run ever for a blown alcohol dragster with a 5.115 pass during qualifying at the West Region event at Mission Raceway Park.
Reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion Shawn Cowie made history this past weekend, recording the quickest run ever for a blown alcohol dragster with a 5.115 pass during qualifying at the West Region event at Mission…
NHRA Virginia Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go
Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's American Rebel Light NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond? 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.
Cowie and Hough collect regional Top Alcohol wins at Mission Raceway Park
Shawn Cowie and Brian Hough collected wins at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division Alky event at Mission Raceway Park
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division Alky event at Mission Raceway Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.193, 278.29 def. Kim Parker,…
Wied’s second title highlights JDRL Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex
Carson Wied picked up his second NHRA Right Trailers Western Conference Finals championship to headline the first of two national events for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
Carson Wied picked up his second NHRA Right Trailers Western Conference Finals championship to headline the first of two national events for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. Wied earned the Wally in the 12-year-old class at…
Hot rod spirit shines at the 2025 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals
Hot rods, racing, and the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series are in Bowling Green, Ky., this weekend to practice what the father of drag racing, Wally Parks, set us in motion to do.
How the early 1980s shaped NHRA's future
NHRA Drag Racing changed immensely between 1982 and '87, with game-changing changes in all four Pro classes. Don Garlits made a celebrated comeback to "save" Top Fuel, John Force became a winner, and new "stadium-style" tracks like the Texas Motorplex helped reshape the fan experience.
The old adages say, "The first five years lay the foundation for the next 50" and "Every great career begins with five gritty, hungry, curious years."
When I look back at my time at NHRA — just starting my 44th year — I sometimes think back…
New National Dragster issue celebrates speed with Chicago, Epping results
The June issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals and NHRA New England Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE ISSUE
The June issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the Gerber Collision &…
Bristol winners Ron Capps and Richard Gadson guest on WFO Radio Nitro show
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro host Joe Castello breaks down the thrilling 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway with guests Ron Capps and Richard Gadson.
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro host Joe Castello breaks down the thrilling 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway with guests Ron Capps and Richard Gadson.
Fresh off their epic victories, three-time Funny Car world…
Watch the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv coverage from Bowling Green are Good Vibrations, CP Pistons, Laris Motorsports Insurance,…
NHRA: Prohibited Pro Stock beadlock liner wheels offered 'performance advantage'
The NHRA Technical Department has issued a statement to further explain the fine and points penalty levied on Erica Enders' Pro Stock team after its car was found to be equipped with prohibited beadlock liner wheels at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Following the fourth round of qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Erica Enders' Pro Stock car was found to be equipped with beadlock liner wheels, including an inner liner tire. These wheels and (inner/liner) tires…
Stage set for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Pro Stock Callout race
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season heats up, teams head to Norwalk for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, which will host the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout for the first time.
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season heats up, teams head to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, one of the most popular stops on the NHRA circuit, for the 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on June 26-29.…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Weekend Rewind: 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
As the NHRA regular season hits its midpoint, the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol upped the ante with thrilling moments and wild upsets. Enjoy this video look back at the event.
Fine, points deduction levied for Enders rear-wheel infraction in Bristol
NHRA has levied a $5,000 fine and deducted 100 championship points from Erica Enders' score for the use of rear wheels at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals that did not meet NHRA’s approved specifications for Pro Stock.
Following the disqualification of Erica Enders’ run during the fourth round of qualifying on Saturday in Bristol due to the use of rear wheels that did not meet NHRA’s approved specifications for Pro Stock, the following additional penalties have…
NHRA’s license transfer program features 'Summer Kickoff' discount for racers
NHRA has announced its “Summer Kickoff” license transfer program that offers racers a chance to transfer their license to NHRA from other sanctioning bodies with a limited-time discount during June on one and two-year licenses.
NHRA has announced its “Summer Kickoff” license transfer program that offers racers a chance to transfer their license to NHRA from other sanctioning bodies with a limited-time discount during June on one and two-year licenses.
Transferring a…
Dean Antonelli and Andrew Hines talk about conquering Thunder Valley
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Ron Capps Motorsports crew chief Dean Antonelli and Vance and Hines lead wrench Andrew Hines join the show to discuss the wild action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Ron Capps Motorsports crew chief Dean Antonelli and Vance and Hines lead wrench Andrew Hines join the show to discuss the wild action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder…
PowerEdge named presenting sponsor of Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
PowerEdge, a new line of high-quality, competitively priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 37th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
PowerEdge, a new line of high-quality, competitively priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 37th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at scenic Sonoma Raceway.
The Denso NHRA…
NHRA National Dragster Sportsman Racer of the Month: Nathan Prose
With a record that includes three consecutive final rounds, Division 3 Super Gas racer Nathan Prose has been named as our latest National Dragster Sportsman Racer of the Month.
This isn’t the first time the Prose family has been honored as National Dragster’s Sportsman Racer of the Month and given their recent history, it might not be the last.
So far this season, Nathan Prose has been to three events in Super Gas…
By the numbers: A look at Greg Anderson's race to 1,000 round-wins
With his semifinal victory over David Cuadra at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Greg Anderson became just the second Pro driver in NHRA history to record 1,000 round-wins. Here's a deep dive into some of the stats that helped him get there.
With his semifinal victory over David Cuadra at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Greg Anderson became just the second Pro driver in NHRA history to record 1,000 round-wins. Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champ John Force was the first to…
Five things we learned in Bristol
The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was, in many ways, one of the most dramatic events of the season, so there was a lot to learn from it. Here are five things that stood out.
The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was, in many ways, one of the most dramatic events of the season, so there was a lot to learn from it. Here are five things that stood out.
A STAR IS BORN (OR MAYBE TWO)
Richard Gadson finally…
DeFlorian wins JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
John DeFlorian and his Total Seal Chevy Camaro picked up their first win in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Pro Stock Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
John DeFlorian and his Total Seal Chevy Camaro picked up their first win in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Pro Stock Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Set to face Elijah Morton in the final round,…
Mark Pawuk wins Thunder Valley Nationals Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
Reigning 2024 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world champion Mark Pawuk raced to his first win of the season at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and moved into the Flexjet points lead.
For reigning 2024 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world champion Mark Pawuk, Bristol Dragway has been a tough place to race for over three decades. Today at the 24th Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Pawuk, the No. 2 qualifier, raced to his…
J.R. Gray wins second Congruity NHRA Pro Mod title of the season in Bristol
J.R. Gray won for the second time this season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Bristol Dragway, defeating his Al-Anabi Performance teammate Mike Stavrinos in the final round.
J.R. Gray won for the second time this season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Bristol Dragway, defeating his Al-Anabi Performance teammate Mike Stavrinos in the final round as part of this weekend’s 24th annual Super…
Capps, Torrence, Anderson, and Gadson score big wins in Bristol
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson score hard fought victories at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at historic Bristol Dragway.
Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps became the all-time wins leader at Bristol Dragway on Sunday, snapping a 33-race winless streak by defeating Paul Lee in the final round of the 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.…