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When it comes to racers who have had an impact on the history of the NHRA New England Nationals, John Force’s name lands very, very high on the list. Let's take a look back at five of Force’s most memorable moments at New England Dragway.
This season has been a year filled with No. 1 qualifiers but no wins yet for Doug Kalitta, and it's something that the former Top Fuel world champ hopes to change this weekend at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
Before last year’s impressive triumph, New England Dragway was the only track on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour where Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta had not won.
This season has been a year filled with No. 1 qualifiers but no wins…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from South Georgia Motorsports Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Maple Grove Raceway are Strange, Summit,…
Dystany Spurlock, who hopes to make her NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in June, took another step forward towards licensing with a test session with the Arana Racing team at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's NHRA New England Nationals in Epping? 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.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Funny Car Fever:
A FUEL
Sean Bellemeur, Placentia, Calif., '23-T altered, 6.178, 231.48 def. Jerry Kumre, Rohnert Park, Calif., '22 Dyda…
NHRA’s broadcasting team was honored with seven prestigious Telly Awards, including an impressive four Gold Tellys. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens.
NHRA’s broadcasting team was honored with seven prestigious Telly Awards, including an impressive four Gold Tellys.
The seven overall Telly Awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens, mark another stellar…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna of National Dragster and Tony Pedregon of the NHRA on FOX join Brian Lohnes to talk about the excitement of Chicago and how that will translate into the action at New England Dragway in Epping this weekend.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna of NHRA National Dragster and Tony Pedregon of the NHRA on FOX join Brian Lohnes to talk about the excitement of Chicago and how that will…
After completing a 40-mile highway drive prior to the event, Tom Bailey won the Peak Street Car Shootout with a final-round win over Bryant Goldstone’s AMC Javelin. Earlier, Bailey turned in a stunning performance that included a 5.79 elapsed time…
Driving one of the quickest cars in the field, Greg Rice claimed his first NHRA title in Right Trailers Top Dragster by beating Tony Elrod in the final. Rice was solid with a .003 light and a 6.151 on his 6.10 dial.
Six years after reaching the Route 66 Raceway winner’s circle in Super Comp, David Dahlem was celebrating again, this time in Super Gas, where he was better at both ends of the track against Nathan Prose in the final.
Nearly 18 years after his last win, Jeff Chaney returned to the winner’s circle in Super Comp, besting Kimbra Fuesting on a final-round holeshot, 8.923 to 8.917. Cheney previously won in Super Gas at Route 66 Raceway back in 2006.
Marion Stephenson collected his eighth national event title after a foul start by Ricky Shipp in the Stock final. Stephenson has won at least one national event in five of the last six seasons.
Donna Morris became NHRA’s latest female winner when she drove past Troy Gailbraith in the Super Stock final. Morris sealed the win with a 10.69 on her 10.67 dial.
Richard Bourke, Phil Esz, and Don Eckel led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was action at Maple Grove Raceway.
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Richard Bourke, Old Tappan, N.J., 5.318, 260.66 def. Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.375, 273.83.
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Phil Esz, Amelia, Ohio, '24 Camaro, 5.590, 264.…
NHRA’s Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car classes will become even more diversified and interesting in the 2026 NHRA season with the addition of a new engine/fuel combination set to be introduced.
NHRA’s Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car classes will become even more diversified and interesting in the 2026 NHRA season with the addition of a new engine/fuel combination set to be introduced.
The new combination, which will join the…
Nitro at night will include some special New England flair on Friday, May 30, with the introduction of the No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA as part of this year’s 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals.
Nitro at night will include some special New England flair on Friday, May 30, with the introduction of the No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA as part of this year’s 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals.
The award — as well as lobster…
As we approach this Memorial Day weekend, here's a look back at some of the many armed forces sponsorships we’ve seen on the NHRA dragstrip over the last 50 years.
23 May 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
As we approach this Memorial Day weekend, where we pause to honor and remember military personnel who died in service to their country, I started thinking back about the many armed forces sponsorships we’ve seen over the last 50 years and thought it…
NHRA fans can get 15% off of ticket prices to select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events during our Memorial Day sale.
Fans can get the discounts for the NHRA Virginia Nationals, June 21-22 in Richmond; the Muckleshoot Casino…
NAPA has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ annual race in St. Louis as part of an exciting new multiyear agreement.
NAPA has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ annual race in St. Louis as part of an exciting new multiyear agreement.
The 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals will take place Sept. 26-28…
NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season will open at famed Gainesville Raceway, as officials announced today the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will begin March 5-8 with the 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals at the legendary facility in…
Alpine Partners extended its Kalitta Motorsports partnership and will sponsor Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn., with Aflac branding.
Alpine Partners extended its Kalitta Motorsports partnership and will sponsor Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.
Alpine will deploy Aflac branding on Kalitta’s car for the…
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak in Chicago as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Julie Nataas, the 2023 NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, finished all the requirements necessary to earn her nitro Funny Car license during a recent test session at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Julie Nataas, the 2023 NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, finished all the requirements necessary to earn her nitro Funny Car license during a recent test session at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The final runs wrapped up a multi-month…
The Peak Street Car Shootout champion goes faster than any door car has ever gone at an NHRA national event in a twin-turbo drag car that is registered to drive on the street.
Tom Bailey isn’t a professional drag racer in the traditional sense. He’s something else entirely — part hot rodder, part street/strip adventurer, and part full-blown record-breaker. At the 2025 NHRA Peak Street Car Shootout in Chicago, Bailey…
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returned to action with the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, which had plenty of kicks at Route 66 Raceway.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jack Beckman, Funny Car winner from the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, as well as Chicagoland's favorite Top Fuel son, T.J. Zizzo.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jack Beckman, the Funny Car winner from the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, as well as Chicagoland…
The 54th Annual NAPA Ignitor presented by The Blower Shop featured the second stop in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series for the AA/Funny Car division at the “original” Firebird Raceway.
Following qualifying (from a field of 13 cars), the quickest…
In this NHRA on FOX video, reigning NHRA Funny Car world champion Prock talks with NHRA on Fox's Bruno Massel about the first part of the season, the team, and what drives him forward
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NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Maple Grove Raceway are Strange, Summit, Speedmaster…