Impressive start to season has Tim Wilkerson thinking big at Atlanta Dragway finale
Seeing his team come together and start clicking at the end of a trying 2020 season left Funny Car veteran Tim Wilkerson with high hopes entering this year, and through two races, it’s become much more than hope.
Seeing his team come together and start clicking at the end of a trying 2020 season left Funny Car veteran Tim Wilkerson with high hopes entering this year.
Through two races, it’s become much more than hope as Wilkerson has been one of the top…
Leah Pruett will campaign Whisps Cheese Crisps dragster at Southern Nationals
Leah Pruett’s Top Fuel dragster will feature a brand-new look this weekend at Atlanta Dragway with sponsorship from Whisps Cheese Crisps. Pruett is no stranger to success at Atlanta Dragway as in 2018, she claimed the NHRA Southern Nationals Wally.
Leah Pruett’s Top Fuel dragster will feature a brand-new look this weekend at Atlanta Dragway. Whisps Cheese Crisps, the snack company that’s on a mission to bring premium, quality cheese to consumers nationwide, will adorn Pruett’s 11,000-hp …
Recovered from testing accident, Joey Gladstone ready to return to Pro Stock Motorcycle in Atlanta
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Joey Gladstone was injured in a testing accident earlier this month, but has recovered and will rejoin the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta.
A month after suffering injuries in an on-track accident, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Joey Gladstone will rejoin the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour during this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta. Gladstone was…
4/27: It’s 427 day—and in 1963, Chevrolet created two engines to rain down Turbo-Fire on the competition
Chevrolet designed two 427-cid big-blocks to take on Dodge, Ford, Mercury, Plymouth, and Pontiac. The NASCAR engine got a single four-barrel, while the NHRA engine had two four-barrel carbs and came in a lightweight Z-11 Impala.
Steve Torrence and 'dem Capco boys' eying final Atlanta Top Fuel winner trophy
Hot off their win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Top Fuel world champ Steve Torrence and the Capco Contractors team are gunning to win the final Top Fuel Wally at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals this weekend.
Andrew Hines, Eddie Krawiec to run remainder of 2021 season on new Buells
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champions Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec will return to the track for the remainder of the 2021 season beginning at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals after sitting out the first two Pro Stock Motorcycle events.
Six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Andrew Hines and four-time champion Eddie Krawiec will return to the track for the remainder of the 2021 season beginning at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta after sitting out the first two…
Nostalgia Pro Stock exhibition returns for final Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
The final Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals will feature a special exhibition and pit area display featuring iconic factory hot rods of the past from the Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association.
The Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, the final NHRA national event at historic Atlanta Dragway, will pay tribute to the rich history of the Pro Stock class thanks to the Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association. The North Carolina-based…
Doug Kalitta hopes to add another historic memory at Atlanta Dragway finale
Out of the 106 final-round appearances that Doug Kalitta has racked up in his standout career, he hasn’t experienced a closer final round than what took place at Atlanta Dragway five years ago.
Out of the 106 final-round appearances that Doug Kalitta has racked up in his standout career, he hasn’t experienced a closer final round than what took place at Atlanta Dragway five years ago.
In fact, nobody has in Top Fuel, and nobody probably…
Nitro Time Machine: Don Beverley, John Force, and Don Prudhome collect 1992 Atlanta wins
World champions Don "the Snake" Prudhomme and John Force grabbed nitro wins at the 1992 Southern Nationals and they were joined by surprise Pro Stock champion Don Beverley.
Preiser, Bertozzi, and Taylor lead South Georgia Motorsports Park winners
Richard Preiser, Anthony Bertozzi, and Terry Taylor led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division raced to completion at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park:
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Richard Preiser, Jackson, N.J., '32 Altered, H/EA, 8.958,…
Las Vegas Funny Car winner Bob Tasca III talks four-wides and Mustang history
Bob Tasca III joined Joe Castello for his WFO “Winnerview” following his Funny Car victory at the Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.
Bob Tasca III joined Joe Castello for his WFO “Winnerview” following his Funny Car victory at the Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.
Tasca discusses his win, the 57th birthday of the Ford Mustang, and his…
Nitro Time Machine: Eddie Hill, Kenny Bernstein, Butch Leal prevail at '88 Southern Nationals
In our latest Nitro Time Machine, NHRA's Brian Lohnes takes us back to the action packed '88 Southern Nationals where Eddie Hill, Kenny Bernstein, and Butch Leal earned pro titles.
They came from near and far to celebrate a legend and what he means to them
The friends of NHRA Drag Racing legend Don "the Snake" Prudhomme gathered recently to celebrate the nitro-racing icon on his 80th birthday.
Did you know? Shawn Cowie wins a national event every fifth time he races
Shawn Cowie’s Top Alcohol Dragster victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was the Canadian’s 21st victory in just 98 events, a 20.4% win average or a victory in one out of every five national events he has attended.
Shawn Cowie’s Top Alcohol Dragster victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was the Canadian’s 21st victory in just 98 events, a 20.4% win average or a victory in one out of every five national events he has attended.
By way…
See NHRA's return to four-wide racing after a year hiatus
Watch the NHRA on FOX show open from the 2021 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on FS1.
Leah Pruett visits Allegiant Stadium while in Las Vegas for the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Leah Pruett and Amanda Busick talk drag racing, four-wide competition, and the Raider Nation from the 50-yard line of Allegiant Stadium.
New fan-friendly Christmas Tree to debut at Lucas OIl NHRA Southern Nationals
NHRA will unveil a new fan-friendly version of the famed Christmas Tree starting system at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
NHRA will unveil a new fan-friendly version of the famed Christmas Tree starting system at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
Developed in partnership with Bob Brockmeyer at Compulink, the new state-of-the-art…
The Sports Report: This time, the spotlight shines on Conner Statler
Stanfield racing crewmember Conner Statler has appeared in many winner's circle celebrations, but in Las Vegas, he accomplished a rare feat when he won the first national event he attended as a driver.
As a valued member of the Stanfield Engines team, Conner Statler has been a part of many winner’s circle ceremonies. In 2020 alone, Statler helped his buddy Aaron Stanfield celebrate five straight wins in the Factory Stock Showdown class as…
Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Doug Gordon’s two daughters follow in his footsteps
The Gordon sisters; 16-year-old Maddi and 15-year-old Macie featured on the NBC affiliate in central California
Join the Atlanta Dragway SealMaster Track Walk at final Southern Nationals
NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, the final NHRA national event to be hosted at Atlanta Dragway, can get the chance to walk the fabled quarter-mile strip at “Georgia’s House of Speed” on the SealMaster Track Walk, Sunday, May 2.
NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, the final NHRA national event to be hosted at Atlanta Dragway, can get the chance to walk the fabled quarter-mile strip at “Georgia’s House of Speed” on the Southern Nationals Final…
Jason Rupert completes Funny Car licensing runs, plans Sonoma debut
Former Nostalgia Funny Car champion Jason Rupert completed the two full passes he needed to upgrade his competition license to drive in the Funny Car ranks in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Rupert plans to make his Professional debut at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
During testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Monday following the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Jason Rupert completed the two full passes he needed to upgrade his competition license to drive in the Funny Car ranks…
4/21: Not just a date, but a legendary 421-cid Pontiac engine that changed drag racing forever!
In the early 1960s, Detroit was in a horsepower war. With nearly a dozen car brands offered by the Big Three automakers, the competition for sales was brutal—even between divisions.
Quadruple the competition; why four-wide drag racing is so tough on drivers
Fans love it, but four-wide racing challenges every racer — every time. Hear from Matt Hagan, Angelle Sampey, Alexis DeJoria, Justin Ashley, Alex Laughlin, and Ryan Oehler on the challenges they faced at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
Mid America Dragway hosts first local NHRA member track YES program event
Mid America Dragway, a Division 5 NHRA member track outside of Ark City, Kan., made some history Monday by hosting the first NHRA Youth and Education Services event at a non-NHRA national event track.
Mid America Dragway, a Division 5 NHRA member track outside of Ark City, Kan., made some history Monday by hosting the first NHRA Youth and Education Services event at a non-NHRA national event track.
The YES program, a staple of NHRA youth…
Division 3 Lucas Oil event at World Wide Technology Raceway postponed
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event scheduled for this weekend, April 23-25, at World Wide Technology Raceway has been postponed due to impending inclement weather. The event has been scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 3 as part of a doubleheader.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event scheduled for this weekend, April 23-24-25, at World Wide Technology Raceway has been postponed due to impending inclement weather.
The event will now be run in conjunction with the Lucas Oil…
Five things we learned from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
The Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was just the second event of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series and the first of two four-wide events on the calendar. Here are five key takeaways from the event.
The Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was just the second event of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but we learned a lot at the race, the first of two four-wide events on the calendar…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four Wide Nationals Sunday Gallery
As the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four Wide Nationals raced to a conclusion on Sunday, National Dragster's ace photo staff was once again on hand to capture all the on and off-track action.
Steve Torrence wins Top Fuel at the four-wides for the fifth time in last six tries
Steve Torrence continued his amazing success at four-wide events by winning for the fifth time in the last six events at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four Wide nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Steve Torrence continued his amazing success at four-wide events by winning for the fifth time in the last six events, giving his mother a birthday present and a new plaything for new daughter Haven.
Torrence, who won four-wide titles in…
Bob Tasca III takes home his first four-wide victory with huge Las Vegas win
Bob Tasca III won his first four-wide title, winning the final at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on a holeshot to collect his seventh career Funny Car win and ninth overall in NHRA competition.
Bob Tasca III won his first four-wide title, winning the final at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on a holeshot to collect his seventh career Funny Car win and ninth overall in NHRA competition.
Tasca’s Motorcraft/Quick lane Ford,…
Erica Enders wins 30th Pro Stock crown in 300th start from 'unlucky' 13th spot
Anyone that comes to Las Vegas knows that the numbers can mean everything and Erica Enders hit the jackpot at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with some lucky threes.
Anyone that comes to Las Vegas knows that the numbers can mean everything and Erica Enders hit the jackpot at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with some lucky threes.
After two tire-shaking qualifying efforts, it looked like the…