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Five things we learned at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals
As has become a Monday tradition at NHRA.com, we present our five best takeaways from the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
For more than a half-century, Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis has been the site of some of NHRA’s most memorable and historic moments, and this year’s edition of “The Big Go” was no different. As has become a Monday tradition at NHRA.com, we…
Jesse Alexandra wins Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown at Indy
The Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown final round closed out the 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals with Jesse Alexandra, of West Bend, Wis., defeating point leader Aaron Stanfield in an epic final round.
The Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown final round closed out the 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals with Jesse Alexandra, of West Bend, Wis., defeating point leader Aaron Stanfield in an epic final round. Alexandra has competed…
Jeffrey Barker gets first E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod win at U.S. Nationals
On drag racing’s biggest stage, JeffreyBarker picked up his first career victory in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service at the prestigious Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
On drag racing’s biggest stage, Jeffery Barker picked up his first career victory in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, racing past back-to-back world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round at…
Erica Enders goes back-to-back; claims third Indy Pro Stock title
Erica Enders goes to her third-straight U.S. Nationals Pro Stock final, picks up second-straight win with holeshot victory over Kyle Koretsky.
Remember that heartbreaking 2019 U.S. Nationals final round where Erica Enders lost an almost certain victory when her Elite Camaro broke in the final round against Alex Laughlin? That’s now a distant memory for Enders who has recovered quite nicely…
Steve Torrence continues his roll with third Indy win, eighth title of the season
In a season where he can seemingly do no wrong, Steve Torrence almost predictably added a third career Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals crown to his resumé, collecting his eighth win of the season to enter the Countdown to the Championship with a ton of momentum.
In a season where he can seemingly do no wrong, Steve Torrence almost predictably added a third career Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals crown to his resumé, collecting his eighth win of the season to enter the Countdown to the Championship with a ton…
Tim Wilkerson's perseverance pays off with second Indy Funny Car crown
It's been five years and nine runner-ups in coming but Tim Wilkerson reached the winner's circle again in Funny Car and did it at the sport's biggest race to claim his second Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Funny Car crown.
Tim Wilkerson is a testament to perseverance in the sport of drag racing. The popular Illinois-based racer has had a rough summer with a body-destroying blower explosion in Sonoma and a body-damaging top-end collision with Cruz Pedregon in Topeka,…
Krawiec tops Sampey in epic all Vance & Hines Indy Pro Stock Motorcycle final
Four-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Eddie Krawiec shakes off early-season struggles to win the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals for the third time in his career; defeats teammate Angelle Sampey in the final.
To suggest this hasn’t’ been a typical year for Eddie Krawiec would be an understatement. The four-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion missed the first two races of the year and then struggled at others. As a result, he came dangerously close…
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis on the final day of the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, chronicling the action on and off the track.
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday News and Notes
News and Notes from final eliminations day at the Dodge/SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals. Notes, quotes, photos, videos, and more!
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Alex Laughlin made a little Indy history by becoming just the fourth driver in Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals history to have qualified in both Top Fuel and Pro Stock.…
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday preview
Emotions run high as champions will be crowned today at the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals, NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event.
No one enjoyed the rains that washed away almost all of Saturday’s scheduled on-track activities at the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis but there is a bright side; the sun is out on Sunday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis and we’re…
Jordan Vandergriff asks his fellow drivers: 'What does Indy mean to you?'
Top Fuel pilot Jordan Vandergriff might not be driving this weekend at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, but he's still deep into the Indy mystique as he asked a number of drivers what Indy means to them.
Rain wipes away final qualifying day at Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals
Heavy rain showers on Saturday wiped out the final two qualifying sessions of the 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Fields for Sunday’s eliminations are set from Friday’s single qualifying session due to the inclement weather.
Heavy rain showers on Saturday wiped out the final two qualifying sessions of the 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Fields for Sunday’s eliminations are set from Friday’s single qualifying session due…
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis on Saturday of the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, chronicling the action on and off the track.
Indy rain delay presents interesting dilemma for Vance & Hines team
For one of the few times in either of their careers, Vance & Hines teammates Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec are faced with the possibility of missing the Countdown to the Championship playoffs in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
There are few things worse than a rain delay at the races, but the storm that currently has action on hold at the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals is particularly taxing for the Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team.
After sitting out the first…
No longer just a driver, Tripp Tatum embraces challenges of team ownership
Tripp Tatum has had his name on the side of a racecar before, but usually just by the cockpit of a rented car. The body panels on the brand-new car that he rolled out of the trailer in Indy are emblazoned with Tripp Tatum Racing, signifying his graduation from driver to driver/owner.
Tripp Tatum has had his name on the side of a racecar before, but usually just by the cockpit of a rented car. The body panels on the brand-new Morgan Lucas Racing-chassised car that he rolled out of the trailer in Indy are emblazoned with Tripp…
Tommy Johnson Jr. ready for challenge of helping teammate, winning Indy
Tommy Johnson Jr. is used to pressure, but he felt a whole different kind of pressure Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis when he was called in at the last minute to replace Don Schumacher Racing teammate Matt Hagan.
Tommy Johnson Jr. is used to pressure. He’s been driving nitro cars since the late 1980s and been in the thick of numerous championship battles, but the popular Iowa transplant felt a whole different kind of pressure Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway at…
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday preview
Fans who were on hand Friday for the first round of professional qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals were treated to perhaps the best single day of racing witnessed this year and Saturday’s packed schedule offers more of the same.
Fans who were on hand Friday for the first round of professional qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals were treated to perhaps the best single day of racing witnessed this year and Saturday’s packed schedule offers more of the same.…
Alex Laughlin and Bobby Bode are both looking for some Indy firsts
Alex Laughlin is a past U.S. Nationals Pro Stockchamp trying to qualify for the first time in Top Fuel while Bobby Bode is just hoping to make his first Indy field in Funny Car. Here's a look back at their memorable Fridays.
Steve Comella dominates to claim first Dodge Hemi Challenge title at Indy
After a runner-up finish in last year's Mopar Hemi Challenge, Steve Comella came back to Indy more determined than ever and claimed his first victory over four-time champion Jimmy Daniels.
With a dominant performance that included a blistering 8.364 elapsed time in the final round, Steve Comella earned the victory in the Dodge Hemi Challenge held on Friday during the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.…
Division 2 wins overall JEGS Allstars crown; North Central Region claims alcohol title
For the eighth time, the Southeast Division team celebrates an overall team title at the prestigious JEGS Allstars held during the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
Riding a hot streak with wins from three of their team members, the squad from the NHRA Southeast Division (Division 2) claimed the overall team title at the JEGS Allstars race held on Friday during the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.…
Matt Hagan tests positive for COVID-19; Tommy Johnson Jr. will fill seat in Indy
Tommy Johnson Jr. will take over the controls of Don Schumacher Racing's Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye after points leader Matt Hagan tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from competition at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Don Schumacher Racing has announced that Tommy Johnson Jr. will take over the controls of the team’s Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye after points leader Matt Hagan tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from competition at the Dodge//SRT…
Forces dominate nitro qualifying; Koretsky, Krawiec all top Friday Indy fields
The daughter-father duo of Brittany and John Force are the leaders in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively, while Kyle Koretsky, and Eddie Krawiec are the opening-day qualifying leaders in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
As it has since 1961, the thunder of NHRA horsepower roared to life Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, and more history is in the making.
The daughter-father duo of Brittany and John Force, who won together in Topeka three weeks ago,…
NHRA Allstar Shootouts for Top Fuel and Funny Car to debut in 2022 season
Fans will be treated to two NHRA Allstar Shootout events in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series nitro categories in 2022, with Top Fuel contested at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and Funny Car at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
For the first time in four seasons, the NHRA will host a specialty race amongst the stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series nitro categories. Fans will be treated to two NHRA Allstar Shootout events in 2022, at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
Rick Hord walks away from Pro Mod qualifying accident at U.S. Nationals
During the first round of NHRA E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, driver Rick Hord’s car made contact with the guardwall before crossing the centerline and making contact with the other wall. Hord exited the car under his own power.
Josh Hart's rookie Top Fuel season is stacked with a pro crew
Josh Hart might be a Top Fuel rookie, but he knows how to run an NHRA race team — and who to partner with to do his best in the big show at the Big Go.
Bo Butner announces return to Pro Stock in 2022 with full season, JHG partnership
2017 NHRA Pro Stock champion Bo Butner will return to the seat of a Pro Stock car for a full-pull in NHRA's 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series through a partnership with Johnson's Horsepowered Garage.
2017 NHRA Pro Stock champion Bo Butner will return to the seat of a Pro Stock car for a full-pull in NHRA's 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series.
"You know, there's just nothing like driving a Pro Stock car. I can't stay away," said Butner. "And…
U.S. Nationals schedule change: Pro qualifying moved to noon Saturday
Due to the threat of impending weather Saturday, NHRA officials have announced a schedule adjustment for the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle will now make their second qualifying passes at noon Eastern time instead of the scheduled 1 p.m.
Due to the threat of impending weather Saturday, NHRA officials have announced a schedule adjustment for the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Qualifying in the Camping World Drag Racing Series classes of Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro…
Quarterback Michael Penix, IU athletes help promote NHRA U.S. Nationals
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and several of his Indiana University teammates are using social media accounts to post a promo video for this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals It’s the first time a motorsports league has paid prominent college players to help sell tickets.
By Michael Marot, Associated Press
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is cashing in before he goes under center for the team’s season opener Saturday at No. 18 Iowa. Penix, two teammates, and three other Hoosier athletes are…
History and magic of U.S. Nationals brings out the best in J.R. Todd in Indy
J.R. Todd has been going to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis since he was 10, knowing what performing well at the U.S. Nationals can do for a racer’s legacy.
J.R. Todd has been going to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis since he was 10, knowing what performing well at the U.S. Nationals can do for a racer’s legacy.
Over the years, he saw all the top stars bring out their big guns, eager to leave their…
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis on Friday of the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, chronicling the action on and off the track.