Pedregon and Burgess kick off 2026, new mystery dragster, 75th, and more!
The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 66-75
Gray clinches Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series title in dramatic finish
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The Duntov Letter
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NHRA unveils 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule
2025 Top Fuel season stats
Teams of Kalitta, Prock, Anderson, Herrera win Crew of Year awards
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Geoff Monise wins Legends Funny Car title in Las Vegas
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California Hot Rod Reunion: Where speed never ages
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Pete Kaiser, Jon Capps lead winners at California Hot Rod Reunion
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Six NHRA Mission Foods Series drivers eligible for 2025 Rookie of the Year
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Ron Capps bobblehead for California Hot Rod Reunion full-event ticket buyers
Lucas Oil Sportsman winners race to glory at NHRA Reading Nationals
Hyde, Millican, Glenn & Herrera qualify no. 1 in front of sellout crowd at NHRA Reading Nationals
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Nathan Sitko wins Legends Funny Car title at 2025 U.S. Nationals
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Westerfield, Ramay lead Woodburn Nostalgia Summer Nationals winners
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California Hot Rod Reunion to host 17 different racing classes at Famoso
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Sitko, Hilton, Pettit, and Williamson sweep titles at 54th Nightfire Nationals
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First-time Winners Rule JDRL Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway
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Nightfire returns to Firebird Aug. 1–3
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KCAL CBS News Los Angeles spotlights Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
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Ed Iskenderian turns 104: The Camfather honored with a celebration
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10 rear-end advantages every drag racer should know
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FuelFest 2025: Southern California car culture at full throttle
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Leah Pruett got back behind the wheel for post-Virginia test session
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Flexjet hosts employee Hype Day ahead of Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
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Mission Raceway Park hosts NHRA YES program for students in Canada
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Toronto Motorsports Park hosts record-setting NHRA YES Program event
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Wied’s second title highlights JDRL Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex
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Hot rod spirit shines at the 2025 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals
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Scott Okuhara named co-crew chief on Bluebird Turf Top Fuel team
Scott Okuhara has been named co-crew chief on the recently added Will Smith-driven Bluebird Turf/Top Fuel team, joining Glen Huszar.
Scott Okuhara has been named co-crew chief on the recently added Bluebird Turf/Will Smith Top Fuel team, joining Glen Huszar. This role marks a new title for Okuhara, who has previously served as car chief for many notable teams across the NHRA pits…
Brown, Capps, Anderson, Smith, Fletcher newest additions to Top 75 Drivers list
Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, Matt Smith, and Dan Fletcher have been announced as the second group of new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2.
Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, Matt Smith, and Dan Fletcher have been announced as the second group of new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2. Tony…
That One Thing: How 2025’s contenders become 2026 champions, Part 1
What will it take in 2026 for Shawn Langdon and Justin Ashley in Top Fuel and Matt Hagan and Jack Beckman in Funny Car to go from 2025 title contenders to world champions this season?
Professional drag racing teams are as complex as any other pro-level sporting outfit. There are the things you can see in terms of how a team carries itself, and there are the things you cannot see, like chemistry, inter-personal relationships, and…
American Communications Construction, Aloha Beauty Lounge extend with Schumacher through 2032 season
American Communications Construction and Aloha Beauty Lounge have each extended their primary sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher and the No. 15 Top Fuel dragster he pilots for Rick Ware Racing through the 2032 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Texas-based American Communications Construction (ACC) and Aloha Beauty Lounge have each extended their primary sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher and the No. 15 Top Fuel dragster he pilots for Rick Ware Racing (RWR) through the…
The Popular Hot Rodding Championships put U.S. 131 in the national spotlight
The news that NHRA would be hosting its first national event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich., brought back fond memories of the Popular Hot Rodding Championships, one of the sport's top independent races, which was held in the 1970s and '80s at U.S. 131. Here's a look back.
The news that NHRA would be hosting its first national event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich., thrilled me to the bone. Back in the days when major match races equaled and sometimes even outshined certain national events, there were a…
75th NHRA season to kick off in major way at NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville
One of the biggest seasons in NHRA history is set for a massive opening, as the 75th anniversary season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series officially gets underway with the NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway.
One of the biggest seasons in NHRA history is set for a massive opening, as the 75th anniversary season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series officially gets underway with the NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway.…
Nitro Motorsports Park latest addition to NHRA Member Track Network
Nitro Motorsports Park, located in Prince George, B.C., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s Northwest Division (Division 6), adding another Canadian track to NHRA’s Member Track Network, joining Western Canadian tracks in Edmonton, Medicine Hat, and Mission.
Nitro Motorsports Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s Northwest Division (Division 6). Located in Prince George, B.C., NITRO Motorsports Park adds another Canadian track to NHRA’s Member Track Network, joining Western Canadian…
Scag Racing expands with second Bluebird Top Fuel entry; Will Smith named as driver
Scag Racing has announced the formation of a second Top Fuel team, representing Bluebird Turf, for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, and Will Smith has been named as the driver.
Scag Racing has announced the formation of a second Top Fuel team, representing Bluebird Turf, for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The new Bluebird Turf team will be led by veteran crew chief Glen Huszar, with Will Smith behind the…
NHRA launches 75th anniversary website to salute its history and heroes
NHRA fans can relive the history of the sport through a new 75th anniversary website as part of the NHRA’s milestone celebration in 2026.
NHRA fans can relive the history of the sport through a new 75th anniversary website that was unveiled Jan. 7 as part of the NHRA’s milestone celebration in 2026.The new site, NHRA75.com, tells the story of the…
Pedregon and Burgess kick off 2026, new mystery dragster, 75th, and more!
On this 2026 kick-off episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster editor Phil Burgess talk about the offseason craziness, rumors, a new mystery dragster on the way to Top Fuel, 75th anniversary content and celebrations, and more with Brian Lohnes.
On this 2026 kick-off episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster editor Phil Burgess talk about the offseason craziness, rumors, a new mystery dragster on the way to Top…
The Sports Report: Dan Fletcher: Still hanging tough after all these years
Life is a bit different these days for Dan Fletcher, but after three decades and 108 career victories, he keeps rolling along as one of NHRA's most successful racers.
Dan Fletcher knows that he’ll never challenge John Force’s current record of 157 NHRA wins. There’s also zero chance he comes anywhere close to Force’s 16 championships, but he’s quite secure in the knowledge that he’ll forever be ranked among drag…
Stealthy Storylines: In a barrage of offseason headlines, don’t forget these
In an NHRA offseason that has ranged from interesting to downright wacko that have truly shaken up the NHRA universe over the last few months, let's take a look at the behind-the-scenes moves beyond the ones most have been talking about daily.
In an NHRA offseason that has ranged from interesting to downright wacko, it can be hard to keep an eye on every story that has been hitting the proverbial newswires. The truly huge ones have kept people buzzing, chatting, and commenting on the…
The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 66-75
After an online fan ballot that resulted in more than 42,000 individual votes, the list of the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history has been chosen and will be unveiled in a series of rolling announcements as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration. This week: Nos. 66-75.
After an online fan ballot that resulted in more than 42,000 individual votes, the list of the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history has been chosen and will be unveiled in a series of rolling announcements as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration.…
Schumacher, Hight, Enders, Hines, Biondo first additions to Top 75 Drivers list
Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines, and Peter Biondo have been announced as the first new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2.
Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines, and Peter Biondo have been announced as the first new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2.As part of…
Gearing up for 2026: A look at some of the big storylines worth following this year
Anchored by its 75th anniversary celebration and fueled by competitive depth, new and returning stars, and forward-looking initiatives, NHRA enters 2026 nitro-powered for success.
As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series launches into a new season, the sport does so with confidence, clarity, and renewed energy. Anchored by its 75th anniversary celebration and fueled by competitive depth, new and returning stars, and…
A look back at 2025's wildest rides
As we sit on the cusp of the 2026 season, let's take a moment to reflect back on some of the wildest rides from the 2025 season. From crashing race cars to exploding engines, it was a wild year on the NHRA dragstrip.
Happy New Year from the NHRA
As we welcome the New Year, we do so with a sense of pride, momentum, and anticipation unlike any other. This season marks the 75th anniversary of NHRA, a milestone that honors the teams, tracks, partners, and fans who have shaped drag racing across generations.
As we welcome the New Year, we do so with a sense of pride, momentum, and anticipation unlike any other. This season marks the 75th anniversary of NHRA, a milestone that honors the racers, teams, tracks, partners, and fans who have shaped drag…
A year of firsts for Gadson, who collected first win and his first championship
Richard Gadson’s rookie season in 2024 was successful, but nothing he accomplished in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class can compare to what happened this season, where Gadson won his first NHRA race and then went on to win his first championship.
By almost any measure, Richard Gadson’s rookie season in 2024 was successful, but nothing he accomplished in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class can compare to what happened this season, where Gadson won his first NHRA race and then went on to win his…
Gray clinches Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series title in dramatic finish
J.R. Gray survived a thrilling winner-take-all final round at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to clinch his first career NHRA world championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series.
The way the championship is structured in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series with a six-race regular season followed by a brief but intense four-race playoff to decide the championship, it’s almost impossible not to have late-season drama…
Cowie overcame tough competition, late-season drama to win second straight title
By any measure, Shawn Cowie has lived through more adversity than most racers will ever face, but he has rebuilt himself, rebuilt his racing program, and rebuilt his place atop one of NHRA’s most grueling Sportsman categories as a back-to-back world champion in Top Alcohol Dragster.
By any measure, Shawn Cowie has lived through more adversity than most racers will ever face. The British Columbia driver, who was terribly hurt in a devastating April 2011 motorcycle accident, has rebuilt himself, rebuilt his racing program, and…
Fifth championship puts ‘Killer Bs’ in rare company in history of TAFC class
Sean Bellemeur never set out to chase history in Top Alcohol Funny Car and certainly never dreamed that one day he would be a five-time world champion who is fast approaching 50 career national event wins.
Sean Bellemeur never set out to chase history in Top Alcohol Funny Car. As a 6-year-old kid, peering into the cockpit of his father’s flopper, he could only imagine what it might be like to actually drive the car.When he did get a chance to drive,…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the NHRA
From all of us at NHRA, the holiday season is a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you to the remarkable community that makes drag racing what it is.
From all of us at NHRA, the holiday season is a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you to the remarkable community that makes drag racing what it is.To our racers and teams who chase excellence from the grassroots to the professional ranks, to…
Twas the Night Before Christmas 2025
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the pits, not a crewman was stirring, no nitro cars were making hits. The rods and pistons were hung in their racks with care, in hopes that St. Garlits soon would be there ....
Taylor/Nickens superteam worked together for Taylor’s fifth championship
Before the season kicked off, Jeff Taylor had already had one of the great careers in NHRA Sportsman-racing history: four world championships and more than 50 national event wins, but he and teammate David Nickens proved that age is no barrier as they won another championship in Comp.
Before the 2025 season even kicked off, Jeff Taylor had already had one of the great careers in NHRA Sportsman-racing history: four world championships, more than 50 national event wins, and a reputation for surgical driving and meticulous engine…
Top 10 Fastest Runs of 2025
The 2025 NHRA season will be remembered for a lot of amazing things, but it was clearly the Year of Speed as the 340-mph barrier was repeatedly shattered. Here's a look at 10 of the fastest runs of the season.
Top 5 Moments of Richard Gadson's 2025 world championship season
Richard Gadson won his first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship in Pro Stock Motorcycle in 2025. Here's a look at five of the big moments from his title-winning season.
NHRA Top 75 Drivers list reveal will begin in early 2026
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, a panel of drag racing experts was convened to expand the Top 50 Drivers list from NHRA’s 2001 50th Anniversary season to a Top 75 Drivers list from the NHRA’s first three-quarters of a century.
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, a panel of drag racing experts was convened to expand the Top 50 Drivers list from NHRA’s 2001 50th Anniversary season to a Top 75 Drivers list from the NHRA’s first three-quarters of a century…
Englishtown’s David Napp passes away
David Napp, a member of the family that ran Old Bridge Township Raceway Park for decades and helped launch the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League, passed away on Dec. 22. He was 49.
David Napp, a member of the family that ran Old Bridge Township Raceway Park for decades and helped launch the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League, passed away on Dec. 22. He was 49.Napp was a lifelong member of the drag racing community whose influence…
With a stunning performance, Lamb finalizes a sixth world championship
Only a select few racers in the near-75-year history of NHRA have won six or more world titles. After an incredible performance that defied reasonable expectations, Stock and Super Stock ace Justin Lamb became the 15th driver on that revered list.
Only a select few racers in the near-75-year history of NHRA have won six or more world titles. After an incredible performance that defied reasonable expectations, Stock and Super Stock ace Justin Lamb became the 15th driver on that revered list.…
Chevy's COPO supercar: The 427 ZL1 supermodel stocker next door
For 60 years, big-block Chevy engines have won races in every form of motorsports. The McClanahans’ 1969 ZL1 427 AAA/SA Camaro represents one of the earliest iterations of this race engine.
“Looks like a 200-pound Marilyn Monroe.”—Smokey Yunick, on first seeing Chevrolet’s all-iron 427-cid “Mystery Motor” in 1963In a Detroit conference room in 1963, racing legend Smokey Yunick stood shoulder-to-shoulder with…