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Matt Hartford on how extreme challenges focus his team on the task at hand
Matt Hartford, Pro Stock driver, piston-ring manufacturer, and diesel mechanic? We caught up with Hartford to hear about the peripheral stresses a Pro Stock team like his has to deal with before they even get on the race track
At the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High in Denver, Matt Hartford showed that he had the power, the reaction times, and the patience to work through a field of Pro Stock competitors. But the Western Swing puts extra pressure on the winner of every…
Erica Enders looking to rewrite Pro Stock history this weekend
For nearly 18 years, Sonoma Raceway has been Enders’ kryptonite. With a new engine program and top qualifying spot this weekend she’s looking to fundamentally change her relationship with this track.
NHRA: What is your challenge coming into this track? What's the thing you need to overcome at Sonoma?
Erica Enders: Absolutely zero success here in the past.
NHRA: What is it about this…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview
With sold-out campgrounds and perfect weather, Sonoma Raceway will be packed with NHRA fans for Saturday's qualifying sessions at the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
The Sonoma, Calif., hills will roar with the sound of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing today as the 2022 Denso Sonoma Nationals qualifying continues with two sessions for fans to enjoy. The second stop of the Western Swing is a race team and fan…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday photo gallery
To say the Sonoma Raceway is a perfect place to see a drag race is an understatement. Check out these bonus outtakes from the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Troy Coughlin Jr, and Steve Johnson pour on the power in Sonoma
After the first qualifying session, your provisional No. 1 qualifiers will head into Sunday with e.t.s that may be tough to beat — unless a cold front moves in off the Bay.
The Pro session began with Pro Stock Motorcycle, and the starting line was busy with some coaching and last-minute thrashing out of Matt Smith Racing. Angie Smith’s bike appeared to struggle with the external starter, as had Jiana Evaristo (…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview
For 51 weeks of the year, Sonoma, California, is wine country. When the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series comes to town, it’s Speed For All country.
The NHRA Western Swing is motorsport’s most iconic trifecta. One that tests drag racing teams at three different tracks for three back-to-back weekends and requires a 2,000-mile…
Sneak peek! Stock Eliminator qualifying from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
See many of the Stock Eliminators make their first qualifying run at the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Matt Smith looks to keep 2022 season rolling at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith blistered the track record book in Denver en route to a win last weekend and now thas the chance to make it a great two-race span at his sponsor’s race, the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
The trip out West has already been a good one for defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, who blistered the track record book in Denver en route to a win last weekend.
But now the five-time world champ has the chance to…
Flyin’ Ryan Racing supports second Pro Stock Motorcycle with help of Burromax
Flyin' Ryan Racing will be supporting an additional Pro Stock Motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes.
NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle team Flyin' Ryan Racing will be supporting an additional Pro Stock Motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes.
“Flyin Ryan…
Tricky Tipster: Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Leaving the thin air of Bandimere Speedway, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour now heads to California Wine Country for this week’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second stop on the Western Swing.
Leaving the thin air of Bandimere Speedway, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour now heads to California Wine Country for this week’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second stop on the Western Swing.
Last week, Leah Pruett, Robert…
Race engines are ready to fire at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The sun's up at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and sportsman race engines will fire at 10:45 am (PDT). Tune in to NHRA.tv to see all the action and NHRA.com for all the coverage.
Can the technology that lowers e.t. improve your profitability?
by Matt Hartford, NHRA Pro Stock Driver & CEO of Total Seal Piston Rings, and Lake Speed Jr., Certified Lubrication Specialist
As racers, we know improving mechanical efficiency – reducing friction and drag – improves e.t. We…
Ask Alan: Backing it down, spraying it down, close finishes, and much more
At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and answers on NHRA.com.
At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and…
Nitro Time Machine: Relive the 2019 Sonoma Nationals Pro Stock final
Low qualifier Alex Laughlin squared off with Denver Pro Stock winner Greg Anderson in the final round of Pro Stock at the 2019 NHRA Sonoma Nationals for a race that certainly didn't go as expected.
Nightfire returns to Firebird for crucial Heritage Series nitro event
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7.
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7.
The track’s “signature nitro event” will feature an impressive field of AA/Funny Cars, AA/…
Lescure provides two-race sponsorship for Jim Dunn Racing on Western Swing
Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events.
Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events. A longtime supporter of the team, the Lescure family enjoys attending…
The Mile-A-Minute Mile-High Nationals Recap and Sonoma Preview
Host Brian Lohnes takes you through the inside stories of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, gives context to some of the things you saw on the broadcast, and looks at the upcoming Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals through the prism of Denver.
The 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals were a showcase of the best elements of NHRA Drag Racing. There were speed records set. There were upsets. There were holeshots, destroyed engines, and four champions across the…
Pro Stock sophomore Dallas Glenn unfazed by a series of misfortunate events
Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn had a target on his back as reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year and has proven unflappable in the first half of the 2022 season, despite the watchful eyes of his competitors and a strange string of misfortune.
Coming into the 2022 season of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn had a target on his back as reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year. Pacific Northwest native Glenn, however, has proven unflappable in the first half,…
Tony Schumacher, master of the Mile-High wheelstand
The deft throttle ability of eight-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher was on display at the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
See the other time Tony Schumacher tried to set the altitude record at Denver in a Top Fuel dragster.
Denso will sponsor Stringer Performance / Millican Top Fueler at Sonoma event
Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, but they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.
Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.
Stringer…
Check out Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock highlights from '91 Sonoma event
Take a 30-plus-year trip back in time as Dave McClelland and Steve Evans recap Pro racing from the 1991 California Nationals, including Top Fuel racer Jack Ostrander’s nasty wreck.
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals
Take an unfiltered look behind the scenes as Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt Smith celebrate their victories with crewmembers at the top end after the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
Funny Car points leader Robert Hight looks to make history in Wine Country
Already on an incredible run this summer, Robert Hight now heads to the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, where the Funny Car points leader has enjoyed some of his greatest moments, including a run of three straight victories.
Already on an incredible run this summer during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Robert Hight now heads to a track where the Funny Car points leader has enjoyed some of his greatest moments, including a run of three straight…
Sportsman champs crowned at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
Appearing in his first…
Weekend Rewind: Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
Big victories and upset wins were all part of the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Enjoy a video look back at the race in our Weekend Rewind.
Cervelli, Bertozzi, and Dziorny lead Friday winners at JEGS SPORTSnationals
Frank Cervelli, Anthony Bertozzi, and Steven Dziorny led the list of winners Friday at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Frank Cervelli, Danville, Ind., '06 Cobalt, C/AA, 7.374, 182.26 def. Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 Spitzer,…
The ride was short for Jordan Vandergriff, but probably not the end of the road
Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to. But #TeamJordan fans need not distress. There may be more to come.
Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to.
In this episode, Bachelorettes Gabby Windey and Rachel…
Western Swing heads to wine country for Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on July 22-24.
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on…
Five things we learned at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
The Western Swing typically offers up some of the most dramatic moments of each NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the first race at Bandimere Speedway certainly did not disappoint. Here's five big things we learned in Denver.
The Western Swing typically offers up some of the most dramatic moments of each NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the first race at Bandimere Speedway certainly did not disappoint. Here's five big things we learned in Denver.
TONY…
Mile-High magic for Denver champions Pruett, Hight, Hartford and Smith
Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt Smith kick off the annual Western Swing with convincing wins at Bandimere Speedway.
A Western Swing sweep is perhaps the most elusive prize in all of Camping World NHRA championship drag racing and following the final rounds of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, only Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt…