Severance, Gordon take big wins Las Vegas 2022 Lucas Oil season finale
Joey Severance and Doug Gordon scored huge wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing SeriesPacific Division event wasin action at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the final event of the 2022 Lucas Oil season.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.279, 274.27 def…
2016: Jason Line outduels teammate Greg Anderson by three points for first EFI title
Jason Line earned the distinction of being crowned the first Pro Stock champion of the electronic fuel injection era after a season-long battle with teammate Greg Anderson that came down to the semifinals of the season finale and a three-point margin.
Jason Line earned the distinction of being crowned the first Pro Stock champion of the electronic fuel injection era, which began in 2016 with a whole lot of learning for everyone.
Prior to the season, the running joke among teams was that any…
Yeah, but what if? A semi-serious look at the points battles heading to Pomona
Brittany Force, Robert Hight, and Matt Smith lead the points in their classes heading into the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals, but, as history has shown and possible points values back up, nothing is certain at the final race of the season.
So, you think that the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship battle at next weekend's Auto Club NHRA Finals is just between Brittany Force, Justin Ashley, and Mike Salinas? That only Robert Hight, Ron Capps, or Matt Hagan can…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2022 NHRA Nevada Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Nevada Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
2010: Rookie rider L.E. Tonglet ekes out Pro Stock Motorcycle title by four points
L.E. Tonglet became just the third rookie to win an NHRA Pro championship after coming from behind to steal the Pro Stock Motorcycle title from Andrew Hines, who surprisingly fouled in the first round.
For the third time in four years, the NHRA world championship in Pro Stock Motorcycle was decided by a single-digit margin when rookie rider L.E. Tonglet won the championship by just four points over Andrew Hines, who had lost the 2007 title by just…
Watch this weekend's pivotal Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. World championships are on the line at the annual Lucas Oil curtain closer.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman…
Nitro Time Machine: Heartbreak and triumph at the 1996 NHRA Finals
There were a lot of twists and turns in the Funny Car class at the final event of the 1996 season, as we'll see in the latest edition of Nitro Time Machine.
Weekend Rewind: A video look back at the 2022 NHRA Nevada Nationals
The NHRA Nevada Nationals, the penultimate event of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, played out before a packed house at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where high drama prevailed and event wins and championships were determined.
Jeff Taylor's 50th career win highlights NHRA Nevada Nationals Sportsman action
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, eight champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, led by Jeff Taylor, who collected his milestone 50th career win.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, eight champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, led by Jeff Taylor, who…
2008: Eddie Krawiec wins championship from behind by just five points
Eddie Krawiec became just the second NHRA world champion to win the title without a race win, and he did it from behind, knocking off reigning champ Matt Smith to collect the title.
A year after edging Andrew Hines by six points for the 2007 Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, Matt Smith was attempting to hold off Hines’ Harley teammate, second-place Eddie Krawiec, and third-place Chris Rivas to win his second straight…
NHRA, Fairplex announce extension for racing at Pomona through 2033 season
Officials at NHRA and the Fairplex have announced an exciting long-term extension between the two longtime partners, ensuring NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action will take place at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip through at least the 2033 season.
Officials at NHRA and the Fairplex have announced an exciting long-term extension between the two longtime partners, ensuring NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action will take place at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip through at least the 2033…
NHRA and Pomona: A powerful legacy that dates back more than 70 years
The story of Pomona Raceway, renamed Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in 2006 and soon to be In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, essentially mirrors the history of organized hot rodding: Responsibly minded members of car clubs joined forces with…
NHRA on FOX is live streaming from 2022 SEMA Show
The NHRA will live stream racer interviews, special announcements, and breaking news all week from booth 10,000 at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas
Five things we learned at the NHRA Nevada Nationals
To be quite honest we learned many things in Las Vegas so it was a difficult proposition to narrow them down to just five key moments, but we’ve managed to do just that. Here are the five most important things we’re taking from an incredible NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas
To be quite honest we learned many things in Las Vegas so it was a difficult proposition to narrow them down to just five key moments, but we’ve managed to do just that. Here are the five most important things we’re taking from an incredible NHRA…
High drama in Las Vegas as Force, Hagan, Enders, and Arana Jr. hit the jackpot
Erica Enders wrapped up her fifth Pro Stock championship with another NHRA Nevada Nationals win and shared the winner’s circle with Brittany Force, who took over the points lead in Top Fuel, Matt Hagan, who closed the points gap on Robert Hight in Funny Car, and Hector Arana Jr.
It isn't an exaggeration to suggest that the NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas features some of the most dramatic side-by-side racing of the season. As the penultimate event in the 2022 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, championships are front…
Sheppeard, Keil, Anderson, Hildebrandt, and Merrilees win Summit E.T. titles
Garreth Sheppeard won his second straight NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship in Motorcycle and was joined in the winner’s circle at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Carl Keil II (Super Pro), Andy Anderson (Pro), Jason Hildebrandt (Sportsman), and Craig Merrilees (Street Legal EV).
Garreth Sheppeard won his second straight NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship in Motorcycle and was joined in the winner’s circle at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Carl Keil II (Super Pro), Andy Anderson (Pro), Jason…
Erica Enders joins exclusive company with fifth NHRA Pro Stock championship
Erica Enders became the first NHRA pro driver to clinch a 2022 Camping World Series championship by reaching the final round of the Nevada Nationals and then winning her tenth event of the season.
The list of drivers who have won five or more NHRA Pro Stock championships is short, but it includes some of the best racers the sport has ever produced including Bob Glidden, Warren Johnson, Greg Anderson, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and now Erica Enders.…
NHRA Nevada Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday of the NHRA Nevada Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA Nevada Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Updated throughout the day.
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Brittany Force earned the privilege of a first-round bye in the 15-car field by qualifying No. 1 with a blizzard of great passes — 3.711, 3.665, 3.673, and 3.691 — and automatically banked…
From red-light to near disaster: Comp racer Ryan Warter takes a wild ride in Vegas
The wild action is not limited to the nitro cars in Las Vegas as second-generation Comp eliminator racer Ryan Warter showed in round three. After red-lighting, things went from bad to almost worse as he nearly crashed his Joint Venture H/Altered Sunfire on a crazy pass.
NHRA Nevada Nationals Sunday preview
A total of 18 individual champions (and possibly at least one world champion) will be crowned today in Las Vegas as the NHRA Nevada Nationals races to a thrilling conclusion.
There is a good chance that at least one professional champion will be crowned today as Pro Stock leader Erica Enders carries a 164 point lead into Sunday’s final eliminations. Should Enders advance two more rounds than rival Aaron Stanfield, she…
After two round wins, Tony Stewart will race on Sunday in Las Vegas
In an impressive debut, Tony Stewart won his first two elimination round to reach Sunday's semifinals in his NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster debut at the Nevada Nationals.
Racing in the one of the quickest fields of Top Alcohol Dragsters ever assembled, NASCAR champ and team owner Tony Stewart held his own by qualifying solidly, and then winning the first two rounds of final eliminations in his NHRA drag racing debut…
Force, Hight, Enders, and Smith top pro qualifiers at NHRA Nevada Nationals
After four rounds of qualifying in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, Brittany Force, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Matt Smith will head into Sunday's final eliminations as the top qualifiers.
After four rounds of qualifying in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, Brittany Force, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Matt Smith will head into Sunday's final eliminations as the top qualifiers. The event, hosted at The Strip at…
In-N-Out Burger has a long and famous history in NHRA Drag Racing
It may well be the most famous and photographed concession stand in drag race history, showing up in the background behind superstar racers burning rubber at Irwindale Raceway in the 1960s and ‘70s, and…
Marc Ingwersen rises to contender status in tough Pro Stock Motorcycle class
Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Marc Ingwersen’s improvement in 2022 has been dramatic as he’s solidly in the Top 10 and a legitimate threat to win races.
NHRA does not currently have an award for the most improved racer, but if they did, this year’s edition would almost certainly go to Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Marc Ingwersen. Heading into the 2022 season, Ingwersen had participated in 14 NHRA…
NHRA Nevada Nationals Saturday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday of the NHRA Nevada Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Between racing at The Strip and the SEMA Show, it's busy week in Vegas for Paul Lee
It’s the busiest week of the year for Paul Lee, with the NHRA Nevada Nationals this weekend and the SEMA Show starting Tuesday where he will host a booth representing his many companies and his race team at the aftermarket industry’s big showcase.
It’s the busiest week of the year for Paul Lee, with the NHRA Nevada Nationals this weekend and the SEMA Show starting Tuesday where he will host a boost representing his many companies at the aftermarket industry’s big showcase.
Until Sunday,…
NHRA Nevada Nationals Saturday preview
After an action-packed day on Friday, the NHRA Nevada Nationals resumes on Saturday with two more rounds of pro qualifying plus elimination in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as well as the popular jet dragster exhibition.
After an action-packed day on Friday, the NHRA Nevada Nationals resumes on Saturday with two more rounds of pro qualifying plus elimination in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as well as the popular jet dragster exhibition. Brittany Force, Robert…
Tony Stewart impresses with solid qualifying run in Top Alcohol Dragster debut
In his driving debut, NASCAR Hall of Famer and nitro team owner Tony Stewart is solidly qualified in the Top Alcohol Dragster class at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
When it comes to adapting to new surroundings, few racers have ever done it better than Tony Stewart so it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that the NASCAR, IndyCar, USAC, IROC, and SRX champ made a strong first impression during his NHRA driving…
Force, Hight, Stanfield, and Smith, lead Friday qualifying in Las Vegas
After two rounds of professional qualifying at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, Brittany Force, Robert Hight, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith are the provisional low qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
There was plenty of action at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as qualifying got underway for the NHRA Nevada Nationals on Friday. After two of four runs, John Force Racing teammates Brittany Force and Robert Hight, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt…