AB Motorsports, Justin Ashley Racing/Davis Motorsports form racing alliances
Antron Brown's AB Motorsports and Justin Ashley Racing/Davis Motorsports have announced that they will be forming a research and development and marketing alliance between their organizations.
In another positive move to solidify their teams’ positions as top contenders in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, AB Motorsports, led by three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown, and Justin Ashley Racing/Davis Motorsports, which…
Steve Torrence reflects on fourth Top Fuel title, looks ahead to 2022 title defense
With his fourth straight NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, Steve Torrence joined a short list of drivers to create a mini-dynasty, and he spoke to NHRA’s Brian Lohnes about his season and about the challenges ahead defending his crown in 2022.
Late-season surge carried Jimmy Lewis to Top Sportsman championship
By the time the divisional race in Houston ended in early April, Jimmy Lewis figured his chances at a championship in Top Sportsman were already finished. He was wrong.
By the time the divisional race in Houston ended in early April, Jimmy Lewis figured his chances at a championship in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers were already finished.
He hurt a valve in his engine, and more than three…
Breaking down the silliest NHRA silly season we've seen in a while
A month after the 2021 NHRA Camping World season ended in Pomona, we've already seen a wide range of team, driver, manufacturer, and sponsor announcements, making this one of the craziest "silly seasons" we've seen in a while. Here is a breakdown of what is both confirmed and rumored so far.
Subject Status Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan have joined the newly formed Tony Stewart Racing team. Pruett’s crew chiefs will be Neil Strasbaugh, and Hagan will continue with Dickie Venables.…
It's all in the call: Kenny Bernstein's blower explosion at the inaugural Brainerd event
Take a trip in the Nitro Time Machine back to the inaugural Brainerd event in 1982, where the broadcast team of legendary Dave McClelland, legend-in-the-making Marty Reid, and former Top Fuel driver Carl Olson call the action on Kenny Bernstein’s blower explosion.
Indy Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Scotty Pollacheck rides off into the sunset
Scotty Pollacheck, one of Pro Stock Motorcycle’s most popular riders, has hung up his helmet with the completion of the 2021 NHRA season, leaving behind a legacy of success and determination and a thrilling breakthrough win at the 2020 U.S. Nationals.
Scotty Pollacheck, one of Pro Stock Motorcycle’s most popular riders, has hung up his helmet with the completion of the 2021 NHRA season, leaving behind a legacy of success and determination.
Pollacheck, who earned throngs of fans for his passion…
Tickets now on sale for 2022 Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka
Tickets are now on sale for the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, which takes place Aug. 12-14 at Heartland Motorsports Park as part of the upcoming 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Tickets are on sale today for the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, which takes place Aug. 12-14 at Heartland Motorsports Park as part of the upcoming 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
The race is the 14th of 22…
Greg Anderson discusses Pro Stock win record and fifth world championship
Greg Anderson became the winningest driver in Pro Stock history and collected his fifth NHRA world championship with a dramatic finish at the season finale. Anderson spoke with NHRA’s Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss his amazing season.
Standout rookie season for Dallas Glenn ends up far beyond expectations
Dallas Glenn entered the 2021 Pro Stock season with plenty of excitement, which is understandable considering he was making his debut in the class. But what initially started as a four-race intro to NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racing ended up far beyond that.
Dallas Glenn entered the 2021 Pro Stock season with plenty of excitement, which is understandable considering he was making his debut in the class.
But what initially started as a four-race intro to NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racing…
Time's running out to enter NHRA 70th anniversary Sweepstakes
Time is running out for entries for the 2021 NHRA 70th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Several NHRA partners have stepped in to provide nearly $21,000 worth of prize winnings to lucky NHRA fans. The entry deadline is this Friday.
NHRA continues its anniversary celebration with the announcement of the 2021 NHRA 70th Anniversary Sweepstakes.
NHRA partners Camping World, Battery Tender, K&N Performance, Summit Racing Equipment, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber…
More 'Lost' Photos found
More great photos from the National Dragster archives: Shirley Muldowney, Blaine Johnson, "Flash Gordon" Mineo, John Myers, Buster Couch, Al Hofmann, Richard Tharp, and many more!
As the date of The Big Move approached in late October — timed horribly with our impending trip to Las Vegas — ND…
Watch legendary NHRA broadcaster Steve Evans in action at the 1990 Atlanta event
The late, great Steve Evans has long been regarded as one of the finest motorsports announcers, pit reporters, and TV personalities, and this rare glimpse behind the scenes at the 1990 Atlanta event showcases him in action.
When it came time to move, NHRA called on a high-powered friend of the sport
When NHRA moved its headquarters in late October from its longtime location in Glendora, Calif., to a new building in nearby San Dimas, it called upon Russells Moving & Storage, an associate sponsor on Cruz Pedregon’s Funny Car and of Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, to get the job done at nitro-powered speed.
The Director and the Doctor
NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim and NHRA Medical Director Dr. Phil Surface join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider that is TRULY insider!
NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim and NHRA Medical Director Dr. Phil Surface join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider that is TRULY insider!
Grim talks about how the tech department works on race…
National Dragster Year in Review issue highlights 2021 champions, great moments
The final NHRA National Dragster of 2021, the annual Year in Review issue, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
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The final NHRA National Dragster of 2021, the annual Year in Review issue, is…
2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Top Sportsman champion Jeff Gillette
In Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers, Jeff Gillette drove his Pontiac GTO to a 6.957 on his 6.95 dial to stop the Mountain View Performance Camaro of Ryan Priddy, who was also sharp with a 6.617 against his 6.61 dial.…
2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Top Dragster champion Parker Theobald
A year after winning the Super Comp title at the Winternaitonals, Parker Theobald returned to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to score again in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers. In the final, Theobald posted a 7.498 on his…
2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Stock champion Jeff Taylor
Super Stock winner Jimmy DeFrank was joined by his teammate, Stock winner Jeff Taylor, who is approaching a major milestone with his 49th national event victory. Taylor, a four-time world champion who claimed his first win in 1981,…
2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Super Stock champion Jimmy DeFrank
Jimmy DeFrank now has 21 national event wins to go with his five world championships, and 11 of those victories have come in Pomona. DeFrank, the No. 3 finisher in the Super Stock standings, won his latest title with a slowing 9.179…
2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Super Comp champion Cody Perkins
A decade after winning the Top Alcohol Dragster title in Topeka, Cody Perkins returned to the winner’s circle in Super Comp when he scored a narrow 8.904 to 8.908 win against Ken Mostowich in the final. The highlight of Perkins’ day…
2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Super Gas champion Steve Williams
Two weeks after winning the Super Comp title in Las Vegas, former world champion Steve Williams scored again, this time in Super Gas. Williams wheeled his Corvette to a 9.877 for the win after opponent Roger Kato fouled. Williams…
2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Comp champion Ryan Warter
Ryan Warter left Pomona with his second national event Wally following his final-round win over Scott McClay in Comp. Warter, who previously won the Stock title at the 2018 Seattle race, overcame McClay’s .006 reaction time to win…
2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Sean Bellemeur
Sean Bellemeur closed out his third championship season with a win in Tony Bartone’s Hussey Performance Camaro when he defeated reigning champion Doug Gordon in the Top Alcohol Funny Car final round, 5.465 to 5.483. Bellemeur was…
Auto Club NHRA Finals Sportsman video highlights
Rich McPhillips Jr. and newly crowned three-time world champion Sean Bellemeur were among the winners crowned during the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
Rich McPhillips Jr. and newly crowned three-time world champion Sean Bellemeur were among the winners crowned during the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona. McPhillips won his third national event of the season in Top Alcohol Dragster,…
2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Stock champion Justin Lamb
Justin Lamb quickly shook off his loss in the Super Stock final to reach the final in Stock, where he defeated championship contender Todd Hoven to win his 28th career national…
2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Super Stock champion Chris Hall
Appearing in his second career final, Chris Hall won for the first time when he wheeled his COPO Camaro past Larry Zavala in the Super Stock final. Hall, who also beat Pete Peery, Justin Lamb, and Terry Emmons on his way to the final…
2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Super Street champion Nick Alejandre
The Super Street final between Nick Alejandre and Kenny Snow was a great race with both drivers recording identical 11.029 elapsed times against the 10.05 index. It was Alejandre who turned on the win light for his first NHRA…
2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Super Gas champion Evan Kowalski
Evan Kowalski lit the win light in the final of Super Gas to claim his third career national event title. In the money round, Kowalski got the best of former world champ Mike Ferderer in another double breakout, 10.038 to 10.034…
2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Super Comp champion Steve Williams
After watching his daughter, Shelby, win her first national event title in Stock earlier this season, Steve Williams took his turn in the winner’s circle after beating Cody Webber in the Super Comp final. Williams ran a 9.052 on the…
2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Top Alcohol Dragster champion Rich McPhillips Jr.
Rich McPhillips Jr. won his third national event of the season and his latest victory was easily his most impressive because it included a personal best 5.101 in the quarterfinals that ranks among the best runs in the history of the Top Alcohol…