Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Friday photo gallery
The first day of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals is in the books and National Dragster's award winning photographers captured all the action in our Friday gallery.
Tricky Tipster: Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
When it comes to predicting winners, Bandimere Speedway has historically been a tough place to handicap because there are almost no comparable facilities. In this case, it's often best to look at previous years to see who has a proper thin-air combination and who struggles at altitude. To that end, Tipster has labeled Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Eddie Krawiec as the favorites.
Bandimere Speedway, home of the week’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, offers what is arguably the best view on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour, but with more than 5,800 feet of natural elevation,…
Defending champ Shawn Fink prepared to chase second Mile-High Big Tire Shootout title
Defending champ Shawn Fink will lead eight of the Midwest’s quickest and fastest street cars into battle during the No Time Big Tire Shootout, a special exhibition race held during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
The Mile-High No Time Big Tire Shootout, one of the highlights of last year’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, will return to Bandimere Speedway on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16. The event will once again feature heads-up…
Meet Dodge's Chief Donut Maker: Preston Patterson
Only an American car brand built on horsepower would appoint an executive to help customers do burnouts and love cars more.
After hundreds of applicants and an interview process that involved driving, on-camera work, and a one-on-one with Goldberg, we caught up with Dodge's new Chief Donut Maker (CDM), Preston Patterson as he was headed out the door to the 2022 Dodge…
Dodge teammates Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan look to conquer Thunder Mountain
Leah Pruett is ready to keep her recent momentum going at one of the Top Fuel standout’s most important races of the season, this weekend’s 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
Coming off the best race of her 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Leah Pruett is ready to keep that momentum going at one of the Top Fuel standout’s most important races of the season, this weekend’s 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers…
Sweep dreams? Not so fast. Sweeping the Western Swing is tougher than you think
The NHRA Western Swing has been around since 1989 and just eight drivers have pulled off the miraculous feat of winning all three events. Can anyone join that group this year?
Seven NHRA Camping World Series pros and one more in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series ranks have pulled off the elusive sweep of the three events held in Denver, Sonoma, and Seattle on consecutive weekends that have been a tradition on the NHRA…
Watch SPORTSnationals and Eastern Conference Jr. Finals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from National Trail Raceway and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from National Trail Raceway and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National…
Relive the Top Fuel and Funny Car final rounds from the 2017 Denver event
It was Antron Brown vs. Leah Pruett in Top Fuel and Robert Hight vs. Tommy Johnson Jr. in Funny Car in the final rounds of the 2017 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals. Who got the wins?
NHRA Insider Western Swing kickoff show: Solving The Denver Enigma
NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna and two-time Funny Car world champ Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to talk all things Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series heads into the most intense three-race series of its 2022 season, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna and two-time Funny Car world champ Tony Pedregon join Brian…
NHRA's Matt Hagan throws out first pitch at Colorado Rockies MLB game
Three-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan threw out the first pitch at Coors Field in Denver Wednesday night in advance of the Colorado Rockies’ 10-6 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Cruz Pedregon on title chances: "I get more comfortable as the season goes on”
After a solid start to the 2022 season, Cruz Pedregon says he is ready for his customary late-season surge in the Funny Car points. Pedregon discusses his championship chances, his love of the Western Swing, and a lot more in this week's Skype Interview with Brian Lohnes.
Area native Deric Kramer thrilled for Pro Stock’s return at Mile-High Nationals
It’s been three years since Deric Kramer has been able to race Pro Stock at his home track, Bandimere Speedway, but the good news is Pro Stock returns to Thunder Mountain for the first time since 2019 at this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver.
It’s been three years since Deric Kramer has been able to race Pro Stock at his home track, Bandimere Speedway, but the good news is Pro Stock returns to Thunder Mountain for the first time since 2019 as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
Rottler will join Mart Hartford as a primary sponsor in Sonoma and Seattle
Matt Hartford and his Total Seal/CIP1 Pro Stock team are excited for the return of Pro Stock to all three races of the Western Swing and will have Rottler Honing Equipment as the primary sponsor at the Sonoma and Seattle events.
Matt Hartford and his Total Seal/CIP1 Pro Stock team are excited for the return of Pro Stock to all three races of the Western Swing for what promises to be a busy and action-packed three weekends.
“The last time we raced in Denver was 2019, and…
Ryan Oehler partners with El Bandido Yankee Tequila for remaining 2022 season
NHRA national event-winning Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Ryan Oehler will partner with El Bandido Yankee Tequila for the remainder of the 2022 season with the debut of the partnership at the weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
NHRA national event-winning Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Ryan Oehler, owner of Flyin' Ryan Racing, will partner with El Bandido Yankee Tequila for the remainder of the 2022 season with the debut of the partnership at the weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers…
Five-race deal mixes Tequila Comisario and Caruso Family Racing
NHRA Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso will have the backing of Tequila Comisario as her primary sponsor for the three-race Western Swing as well as at the upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events in Topeka and Indianapolis.
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series takes on the historic and sometimes grueling Western Swing, NHRA Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso is fortifying her marketing relationships with the addition of award-winning, ultra-premium Tequila…
It's always Funny Car Summer for Jon Dunn
From sponsorship procurement to twisting wrenches, Jon Dunn, the son of NHRA Funny Car legend "Big Jim" Dunn, has been doing it all on his father's Funny Cars for years and is a big part of the team's success.
SoCal native Jon Dunn was a little kid when the Ron Phillips documentary Funny Car Summer rose to popularity. The success of the film was personal to Dunn, because it impressed upon the young man that his father, Jim Dunn, was not an…
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Friday preview
Beautiful and breathtaking are the words most often used to describe Bandimere Speedway, the home of this week’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-Hight Nationals. Challenging and tricky are two others that come to mind when NHRA racers discuss what it takes to compete in the thin Rocky Mountain air at Bandimere Speedway, which sits more than 5,800 feet above sea level.
Beautiful and breathtaking are the words most often used to describe Bandimere Speedway, the home of this week’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-Hight Nationals. Challenging and tricky are two others that come to mind when NHRA racers discuss what it…
The Bachelorette Episode 1 recap: Jordan Vandergriff makes an impression
Night one of The Bachelorette finally arrived, featuring NHRA Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff. NHRA National Dragster Managing Editor and reality-show expert Dominique Diaz recaps the first episode for NHRA.com visitors.
Night one of The Bachelorette finally arrived, and it’s arguably a favorite and most anticipated because it’s when we get to meet all of the contestants and witness their grand entrances. First impressions are everything, and that’s even…
NHRA announces first four races of highly anticipated 2023 Camping World season
NHRA officials have announced the dates for the first four races on the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will open March 9-12 with the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
NHRA officials announced the dates for the first four races for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule today, as the upcoming season will open March 9-12 with the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville…
Camrie Caruso talks Western Swing, new cars, and championship chances
So far, Camrie Caruso's debut season in Pro Stock has been everything she hoped it would be. Now, the rookie sensation joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss the upcoming Western Swing, the new car her team is about to debut, and her chances to win a championship.
Auto Club team preps for Western Swing as part of grueling six-week stretch
What goes into preparing a nitro Funny Car for the varying conditions of the Western Swing? Auto Club crew chief Jimmy Prock talks about his preparations as he and driver Robert Hight hope to sweep the Swing for the first time and the busy six weeks ahead.