TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Friday photo gallery
National Dragster's photographers were all over New England Dragway on Friday, capturing the action on and off the track at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
Billy Torrence, Matt Hagan and Mason McGaha lead Friday qualifiers in Epping
In the Friday night qualifying session of the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, success wan an exercise in horsepower vs. restraint.
New England Dragway is one of the jewels of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. The track offers a throwback feel with an up-close-and personal experience of the quickest and fastest drag cars on earth. It’s New Hampshire’s version of…
LIVE: Friday night qualifying from New England Nationals—Watch it Right Now!
We are taking you LIVE to New England Dragway for the first qualifying session at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila: Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel!
Watch Now! Super Street first round time trials from the 2021 New England Nationals
See all 43 Super Street cars run to launch the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Friday Preview
NHRA Camping World Drag Racing makes its New England Dragway debut and ideal conditions mean track records could fall at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila
Wicked. Fast. Times.
That’s what this weekend’s TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium…
Watch the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series event from Tulsa live on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park for free on NHRA.tv powered by …
Book review: Drag Racing's Warren "the Professor" Johnson
A lot of people love Pro Stock. Kelly Wade LOVES Pro Stock. And she loves people, making her the perfect person to tackle the daunting task of chronicling the life and times of “the Professor,” Warren Johnson.
A lot of people love Pro Stock. Kelly Wade LOVES Pro Stock. The former NHRA National Dragster staffer turned drag racing public-relations pro began her passionate affair with the class early in her two-plus-year…
Tricky Tipster: A lot of history on the line at New England Dragway
The favorites to make history in Epping include Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). Torrence and Hight are coming off wins in Houston while Anderson has been the Pro Stock points leader for much of the young season.
With the possible exception of Pomona and the surrounding areas of Southern California, there isn’t a track on the NHRA tour that celebrates the heritage of NHRA racing better than New England Dragway. The host of a Camping World NHRA series event…
David Barton's dual threat COPO is a winner in Comp and Factory Stock Showdown
David Barton made a little NHRA history by winning Comp at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with his Factory Stock Showdown COPO Camaro, then won the showdown competition the following week at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
Pro Stock's Matt Hartford looks to keep rolling at New England Nationals
Matt Hartford turned around his 2021 season with a victory in Houston and will be trying to keep that rolling at this weekend’s TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
Matt Hartford turned around his 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season with a victory at the most recent race in Houston. Now, the challenge for the Pro Stock veteran will be trying to keep that rolling in a loaded class at this weekend’s…
Alexis DeJoria takes shot at New England Nationals with Bandero-branded Funny Car
Alexis DeJoria will be bringing a new look to the track, running a Bandero Premium Tequila-branded Toyota Camry Funny Car as part of the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
This weekend, Alexis DeJoria will be bringing a new look to the track, running a Bandero Premium Tequila-branded Toyota Camry Funny Car as part of the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila. DeJoria has family…
Following Houston win, Robert Hight's team has momentum heading to Epping
So far this season, Robert Hight has a runner-up in Gainesville and a win in Houston and his Auto Club Chevy team is looking for more as they head to New England Dragway this weekend.
Funny Car points leader Bob Tasca III seeks hometrack win in New England
It’s been a terrific start to the season for Bob Tasca III, but the NHRA Camping World Funny Car points leader knows that winning at New England Dragway, where he made his first pass in a car, would make it that much better.
It’s been a terrific start to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for Bob Tasca III, but the Funny Car points leader knows a surefire way to make it even better. It would include winning at the track where he made his first pass in a car…
Nitro Time Machine: Jack Beckman suffers a big explosion in Epping
In the latest edition of Nitro Time Machine, watch as Funny Car champion Jack Beckman rides out one of the biggest explosions of his career at the 2016 Epping event.
Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Trevor Larkin ready for debut in Gregg Racing entry
Salem, Ore.-based Top Alcohol Dragster team Gregg Racing will make its first Division 6 Lucas Oil race of the 2021 season this weekend in Seattle with rookie driver Trevor Larkin.
Salem, Ore.-based Top Alcohol Dragster team Gregg Racing will make its first Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series race of the 2021 season this weekend in Seattle with rookie driver Trevor Larkin.
Larkin, a second-…
Fuel System 101: The basics of how to keep your beast fed a healthy diet
Fueling your engine is one of the most critical processes in racing. From idle to wide-open throttle, the range of ideal fuel-delivery scenarios requires a fuel map that can cope with every possible running condition.
Fueling your engine is one of the most critical processes in racing. From idle to wide-open throttle, the range of ideal fuel-delivery scenarios requires a fuel map that can cope with every possible running condition. And for those who drive on the…
Two-time Epping winner Ron Capps anxious for a shot at a third title
Ron Capps’ NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger has been good but not as consistent as crew chief Dean Antonelli would like, and “Guido” has plans to fix that at the New England Nationals.
Nitro Time Machine: Thomas Fletcher's epic Epping spin
Sportsman racing takes center stage during this edition of Nitro Time Machine where Thomas Fletcher spun out his father Dan's Camaro during a round of Stock Eliminator at the 2016 Epping event.
2021 Early-Season Analysis: Who's Hot and Who's Not?
Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes on this episode of NHRA Insider to talk about what's happened five races into the season, who's succeeding, who's falling behind, and who needs to really turn their season around in Epping.
Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes on this episode of NHRA Insider to talk about what's happened five races into the season, who's succeeding, who's falling behind, and who needs to really turn their season around in Epping.
The…
NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to New England Dragway
The huge fanbase in the New England area is set to enjoy their first NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action in two years, as the ground-shaking, 330-mph excitement returns to New England Dragway June 11-13 for the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
The huge fanbase in the New England area is set to enjoy their first NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action in two years, as the ground-shaking, 330-mph excitement returns to New England Dragway June 11-13 for the TascaParts.com NHRA New…
Surging Deric Kramer looks to make immediate impression in first Epping appearance
Pro Stock hasn’t visited New England Dragway since 2018, so this year's New England Nationals will mark the first time that Pro Stock racer Deric Kramer has ever been to the facility. He plans to make a big first impression.
Pro Stock hasn’t visited New England Dragway since 2018, something that will change at this weekend’s TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
For Deric Kramer, though, the sixth race during the 2021 NHRA…
John Force Racing crew chief Danny Hood explains the secret to a winning team
"The guys are what makes the car run. So we gotta keep everybody together, have fun, and work when we work." — Danny Hood, on the key to his Funny Car team's success.
Bilstein and Wesley Motorsports announce partnership, launch NHRA Contingency program
After decades of campaigning Dodge//SRT cars from its Motor City home base, Wesley Motorsports has partnered with Bilstein’s to be the official service and technical support center for the Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak.
Matt Hartford on the state of Pro Stock: "All of these drivers have a great left foot"
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Pro Stock winner Matt Hartford knows just how hard it is to win these days in Pro Stock, especially with so many great starting-line drivers.
Nitro Time Machine: Kosty Ivanov makes the Funny Car final at the U.S. Nationals
Independent Northeast-based Funny Car racer Kosty Ivanov enjoyed one of his best days at the races during the 1979 U.S. Nationals when he upset some of the sport's biggest names to reach the final round.
New England Nationals comes at a good time for three-time winner Hagan
By no means has Matt Hagan had a bad start to the season, but he hasn’t had a winning start to the year, either, which means New England Dragway is popping up at the perfect point in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule.
By no means has Matt Hagan had a bad start to the season. But the defending Funny Car world champ hasn’t had a winning start to the year, either, which means New England Dragway is popping up at the perfect point in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag…
Leah Pruett looking for Sunday success as NHRA tour heads for Epping
So far this season, Leah Pruett has been great in qualifying, but hasn't had the same level of success on race day. Co-crew chief Neal Strausbaugh explains the reasons for the team's slow start, and how they expect to turn it around at this weekend's TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
Young student honors NHRA legend Shirley Muldowney in school project
When 8-year-old Olivia Belden was tasked with a school project to do a presentation on a historical figure that helped change the world, she was given a list of possible subjects to pick from. Shirley Muldowney wasn't on the list, but that didn't stop her.
When 8-year-old Olivia Belden was tasked with a school project to do a presentation on a historical figure that helped change the world, she and her fellow students were given a list of possible subjects to pick from that included the likes of…
Three-time Funny Car Robert Hight goes on the record about Houston win, 2021 season
Following a runner-up finish in Gainesville and a win at the recent Houston event, Robert Hight and his Auto Club team are in high speed pursuit of a fourth Funny Car championship. Here, he joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his recent success.
Nitro Time Machine: Al Segrini routs the field at the '83 Cajun Nationals
As we look ahead to next week's trip to New England, the Nitro Time Machine goes back to the 1983 Cajun Nationals where Northeast favorite Al Segrini drove his colorful Super Brut Pontiac to an impressive Funny Car victory.