Nighttime is the right time for Torrence, Hagan, and Smith on Friday in Denver
After a one-year absence, Bandimere Speedway reverberated with the sound of nitro engines as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned for the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals. On Friday, Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, and Steve Johnson turned in the quickest performances in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle respectively.
After a one-year absence, the hills surrounding Denver’s Bandimere Speedway reverberated with the sound of nitro engines as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned for the Dodge/SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals. During Friday’s thrilling…
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Rested and ready, Clay Millican is prepared to make up for lost time
After sitting out the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Clay Millican is ready to resume the fight to make the Countdown to the Championship in Top Fuel.
First and foremost, Clay Millican is feeling much better after an inner-ear infection forced him to withdraw from the recent Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. For those who might not remember, Millican made a qualifying attempt on…
Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Friday preview
It’s been two years since the sounds of nitro-burning engines resonated through the Rocky Mountains surrounding picturesque Bandimere Speedway, and to suggest that Denver fans are eager for the return of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series would be a large understatement.
It’s been two years since the sounds of nitro-burning engines resonated through the Rocky Mountains surrounding picturesque Bandimere Speedway and to suggest that Denver fans are eager for the return of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
Mile-high racing a whole new experience for Pro Mod rookie J.R. Gray
Every race during the 2021 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has been a first-time experience for standout rookie J.R. Gray. But this weekend will present an entirely new level of challenges for Gray.
Every race during the 2021 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service has been a first-time experience for standout rookie J.R. Gray. But this weekend will present an entirely new level of challenges…
Tricky Tipster: The Rocky Mountain Way
The variables that define Bandimere Speedway often make for some interesting outcomes and the track has been the site of some of NHRA’s biggest upsets. Then again, those who have their act together tend to do very well in Denver which helps explain why Steve Torrence once again gets our top billing. Torrence is joined at the top by Robert Hight (Funny Car), Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) and Jose Gonzales (Pro Mod).
The variables that define Bandimere Speedway often make for some interesting outcomes and the track has been the site of some of NHRA’s biggest upsets. Then again, those who have their act together tend to do very well in Denver which helps explain…
NHRA Insider podcast: Hey, new guy!
Alex Laughlin joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the stunning news that he will be racing Top Fuel this weekend as part of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
Alex Laughlin joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the stunning news that he will be racing Top Fuel this weekend as part of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
The move came in a pinch when sponsor…
Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Makes First Appearance at NHRA Mile-High Nationals
History will be made at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals this weekend when the competitors in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown race at Bandimere Speedway for the first time.
For Chevrolet COPO Camaro and Dodge Mopar Challenger Drag Pak teams this will be their maiden runs on the mountainside at the historic track located 25 minutes west of Denver. The challenges of racing at altitude combined with the competitive nature…
D'Agnolo, Decker, and Morris lead winners list at JEGS SPORTSnationals
Peter D'Agnolo grabbed the victory in Comp and was joined by a winner's list that also included Ricky Decker, T.C. Morris, as the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals raced to completion at National Trail Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals:
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Peter D'Agnolo, Rochester, N.Y., '10 Cobalt, D/SMA, 8.374, 148.64 def. Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 RED, C/…
Pro Stock Motorcycle riders eager to become first to sweep Western Swing
Pro Stock Motorcycle riders will get an opportunity to compete in all three races in the Western Swing, offering the first official chance for a Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to win a trio of events on the famed and rigorous trip out west.
Back in 2007, Matt Smith won consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle races in Denver and Sonoma, making it as close as someone could get in the two-wheeled category to sweeping the Western Swing because the class never raced in Seattle.
Eddie…
Nitro Time Machine: Tony Pedregon goes the distance at 1999 Denver race
Tony Pedregon lost five straight races to his boss, John Force, to start the 1999 season but he began to even the score in Denver en route a convincing win at the Mile-High Nationals.
NHRA Rookie of the Year contender? Walk 1,000 feet with Pro Stock's Dallas Glenn
From crewmember for Jason Line, to Pro Stock's Wally winner at the 2021 Charlotte four-wide. Did he ever think success would come that soon? "Honestly, I was trying to win my first one," said Dallas Glenn.
Cruz Pedregon looks to keep rolling at Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals
Coming off his first victory in more than three years, Cruz Pedregon is headed to one of his favorite tracks in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series feeling as good as he has in a long time.
Coming off his first victory in more than three years, Cruz Pedregon is headed to one of his favorite tracks in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series feeling as good as he has in a long time. The two-time Funny Car world champ won the most…
Bonfield Event Park becomes eighth NHRA member track in Canada
Bonfield Event Park in Ontario has become the eighth NHRA member track in Canada and the fifth within NHRA’s Division 1. It also marks NHRA’s 11th international location.
Bonfield Event Park in Ontario has become the eighth NHRA member track in Canada and the fifth within NHRA’s Division 1. It also marks NHRA’s 11th international location.
Bonfield Event Park sees racing competition from cars, trucks, and sleds.…
Watch the JEGS Speed Week doubleheader action for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals and companion Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from National Trail Raceway for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Coverage begins on Thursday, July 15.
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals and companion Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from National Trail Raceway for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Coverage begins on Thursday, July 15.
Fans…
Nitro Time Machine: Eddie Hill takes a wild ride at the 1992 Denver race
At the 1992 Denver race, Eddie Hill and Clayton Harris each had their fair share of troubles in their round one match-up. Hill got the win, but it came with a price as you'll see in our latest edition of Nitro Time Machine.
Alexis DeJoria keeps moving forward as she tries to close in on first win of 2021
As Alexis DeJoria heads to Denver to start her first NHRA Western Swing since 2017, she’s got nothing but positives regarding the solid Funny Car season she’s enjoyed this year.
As Alexis DeJoria heads to Denver to start her first NHRA Western Swing since 2017, she’s got nothing but positives regarding the solid Funny Car season she’s enjoyed this year.
The team has built up a run of steady performances, including a…
Mopar Funny Car team readies for Western Swing kickoff at Mile-High Nationals
Heading into the Western Swing, crew chief Dickie Venables is confident that the Mopar Funny Car team has turned the corner and soon will be powering driver Matt Hagan to his first win of the season.
Houston Raceway Park to end 35-year legacy after 2022 NHRA national event
NHRA and Houston Raceway Park have teamed up to announce the final NHRA SpringNationals as the historic track will close following the 2022 event. NHRA is looking at other venues to fill the spot of the Houston event in future NHRA seasons.
NHRA and Houston Raceway Park have teamed up to announce the final NHRA SpringNationals as the historic track will close following the 2022 event.
As NHRA looks to the future, the leadership team continues its conversations with Tulsa…
Kalitta team, Head/Alexander test at Indy before heading out for Western Swing
Prior to heading out on the Western Swing, the Kalitta Motorsports entries of Doug Kalitta, Shawn Langdon, and J.R. Todd and the Blake Alexander-driven Funny Car of Jim Head tested at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Alex Laughlin completes Top Fuel license requirements; will race in Denver
On Monday in Wichita, Kan., Alex Laughlin successfully completed the steps necessary to obtain his NHRA Top Fuel license, and he’s scheduled to make his official debut at this weekend’s Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Denver’s Bandimere Speedway.
On Monday in Wichita, Kan., Alex Laughlin successfully completed the steps necessary to obtain his NHRA Top Fuel license, and he’s scheduled to make his official debut at this weekend’s Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil at…
Dodge//SRT Mile-High Nationals to feature eight-car Mile High No Time Shootout
Fans who attend this week’s Dodge // SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Bandimere Speedway will have a chance to check out some of the world’s quickest street cars in the Mile-High No Time Shootout.
Fans who attend this week’s Dodge // SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Bandimere Speedway will have a chance to check out some of the world’s quickest street cars in the Mile-High No Time Shootout.
The unique event will…
Watch the NHRA Jr. League Eastern Conference Finals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Racing, one of two crown jewels of the Summit Jr Drag Racing League, from Bristol Dragway for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Coverage begins on Thursday, July 15.
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Racing, one of two crown jewels of the Summit Jr Drag Racing League, from Bristol Dragway for free on …
Tony Jurado ready to fulfill lifelong dream by competing in Funny Car in Somoma
Nostalgia Funny Car racer Tony Jurado is set to make his "big show" debut at the upcoming NHRA Sonoma Nationals. For the San Francisco Bay Area glass contractor, it's the culmination of a dream come true.
Nostalgia Funny Car racer Tony Jurado is set to make his "big show" debut in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the upcoming NHRA Sonoma Nationals. For the San Francisco Bay Area glass contractor, it's the culmination of a dream come true…
Jim Dunn Racing kicks off Western Swing with support from Lescure Company
Longtime Jim Dunn Racing supporter Lescure Company will be the primary sponsor on the team’s Funny Car Jim Campbell-driven at the first two races of NHRA’s Western Swing in Denver and Sonoma.
Longtime Jim Dunn Racing supporter Lescure Company will be the primary sponsor on the team’s Jim Campbell-driven Funny Car at the first two races of NHRA’s Western Swing in Denver and Sonoma.
The Northern California-based mechanical contracting…
Hemi Under Glass, Little Red Fire Truck wheelstanders to perform in Pomona
The Hemi Under Glass and the Little Red Fire Truck wheelstanders of Mike Mantel will be performing at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, July 30–Aug. 1 at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
The Hemi Under Glass and the Little Red Fire Truck wheelstanders of Mike Mantel will be performing at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, July 30–Aug. 1 at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.…
Virginia NHRA Nationals will return to Richmond in 2022
The 2021 Virginia NHRA Nationals has officially been canceled, but NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park have teamed up to announce May 13-15 as the triumphant return of the Virginia NHRA Nationals to Richmond in 2022.
NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park have teamed up to announce May 13-15, 2022, as the triumphant return of the Virginia NHRA Nationals to Richmond. Furthermore, due to a full second-half schedule and travel logistics, the 2021 Virginia NHRA…
Chicago firefighter Chris King will debut in Funny Car at Mile-High Nationals
Chicago firefighter Chris King will make his NHRA professional debut in Funny Car at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver and will run Topeka and possibly Indy.
Chicago firefighter Chris King will make his professional debut July 16-18 at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver. King, who has experience in both Top Alcohol Funny Cars and Nostalgia Nitro Funny Cars, will pilot a Toyota for Mark…
Famed Western Swing begins with traditional opener at Bandimere Speedway
The Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil on July 16-18 is the eighth event of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and serves as the challenging and traditional starting point of the NHRA’s famed three-race Western Swing.
With 330-mph fire-breathing machines under the lights and the first nitro action in two years at Bandimere Speedway due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil on July 16-18 is sure to deliver a…
Austin Prock proved he's ready to return to Top Fuel at a moment's notice in Norwalk
Prock went to the 2021 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as a crewmember for John Force Racing but showed the world he also brought with him the ability to qualify, go rounds, and give top-end interviews with the best of them in Top Fuel.
