Torrence, Hight, and Anderson claim provisional No. 1 spots in Topeka
The first day of qualifying at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor was a scorcher, but the heat didn't hold back Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). They aimed high and went quicker than everyone else to each end the night with a provisional pole.
The first day of qualifying at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor was a scorcher, but the heat didn't hold back Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). They aimed high and went quicker than…
Menards NHRA Nationals Friday Preview
The 13th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals is slated to be a race to remember as drivers in three Professional categories take to the dragstrip in the heart of America.
The 13th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals is slated to be a race to remember as drivers in three of the four…
Scott Palmer saddles up with backing from Professional Bull Riders Teams in Topeka
Popular Top Fuel pro Scott Palmer is saddled up in new livery for this weekend’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, representing the Professional Bull Riders Teams at Heartland Motorsports Park.
If PBR is the most exciting 8 seconds in sports, the organization has found a kindred partner in Scott Palmer, who tears down the racetrack in the fastest 3.7 seconds in sports.
Palmer pilots the PBR Teams Top Fuel dragster, reaching up to 330…
Hough, Misfeldt both score twice at Division 6 doubleheader event in Seattle
Dylan Hough won in Top Dragster and Tom Misfeldt in Sportsman Motorcycle at both races as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Pacific Raceways.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Pacific Raceways:
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Ryan Warter, Olallia, Wash., '05 Sunfire, D/SM, 8.417, 163.83 def…
NHRA announces 2023 Sweepstakes featuring five major partnerships
NHRA officials have announced the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes, featuring a host of prizes from five NHRA partners Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Summit Racing Equipment, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
NHRA officials have announced the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes, featuring a host of prizes from five NHRA partners.
NHRA partners Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Summit Racing Equipment, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company are part of…
Pro Stock’s Troy Coughlin Jr. looks to pick up where he left off a month ago
After nearly a month off, the Pro Stock class returns to action this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, which marks the perfect location for standout Troy Coughlin Jr., who claimed the most recent Pro Stock victory last month in Denver.
After nearly a month off, the Pro Stock class returns to action this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, which marks the perfect location for standout Troy Coughlin Jr.
The rising star claimed the most recent Pro Stock victory last month…
Five memorable moments from the history of Heartland Motorsports Park
The NHRA has been holding national events at Heartland Motorsport Park since 1989, and the heroics and histrionics that have taken place could fill a book. Here's a look at just five of the memorable moments at the vaunted Kansas facility.
Alex Laughlin ready for double duty in Funny Car and Comp in Topeka
In addition to his Funny Car driving duties for Jim Dunn Racing, Alex Laughlin will also be competing in Comp eliminator at this year’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park.
In addition to his Funny Car driving duties for Jim Dunn Racing, Alex Laughlin will also be competing in Comp eliminator at this year’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park.
Laughlin, who currently…
New action-packed National Dragster issue chronicles NHRA Western Swing
The vaunted NHRA Western Swing trio of events is the focus of the new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, which 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 vaunted NHRA Western Swing trio of events is the focus of the new issue of NHRA National Dragster…
Coming off successful Western Swing, Torrence's Capco boys ready for more
With a win in Seattle and a pair of victories in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, Steve Torrence and the Capco team enter the final stretch of the regular season with renewed confidence and enthusiasm.
Harger, White, Kern, Wilson, and Nelson win titles at Jr. E.T. Finals at Ardmore Dragway
Congratulations to Hutch Harger, Oakley White, Kane Kern, Gage Wilson, and Camron Nelson on winning 2023 NHRA D4 South Central titles during the Jr. E.T. Finals at Ardmore Dragway.
Congratulations to Hutch Harger, Oakley White, Kane Kern, Gage Wilson, and Camron Nelson on winning 2023 NHRA D4 South Central titles during the Jr. E.T.…
NHRA Insider podcast: Talking Topeka with Tony Pedregon and Jim Epler
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Jim Epler join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the upcoming Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Jim Epler join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the upcoming Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor. Lohnes and Pedregon put a fine point on the Western Swing and…
Steady improvement has Funny Car’s Chad Green excited for Topeka event
With each passing race, things seem to get better and better for Funny Car’s Chad Green, who made his first career final-round appearance at the most recent race in Sonoma.
With each passing race, things seem to get better and better for Funny Car’s Chad Green, who made his first career final-round appearance at the most recent race in Sonoma.
Heading into this weekend’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by…
Confident Grubnic expects Force team to turn the corner in the very near future
Defending Top Fuel champion Brittany Force hasn’t been to a final round this season and has a win-loss record hovering around the .500 mark, but her veteran tuner David Grubnic isn’t sweating it. He’s confident that the best is still to come.
David Grubnic knows how it looks. His driver, defending NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champion Brittany Force, hasn’t been to a final round this season and has a win-loss record hovering around the .500 mark, but the veteran tuner…
NHRA Insider BONUS Edition: Let's Talk About SRX with Ron Capps!
In this bonus edition of the NHRA Insider, host Brian Lohnes talks with Ron Capps on the day before he is set to compete in the SRX stock car series on the dirt of Eldora Speedway in Ohio.
In this bonus edition of the NHRA Insider, host Brian Lohnes talks with Ron Capps on the day before he is set to compete in the SRX stock car series on the dirt of Eldora Speedway in Ohio. This is a huge moment not only for Capps but…
Thirty years later, Jim Epler’s drive to 300 remains among Heartland’s highlights
Thirty years ago at Heartland Motorsports Park, Jim Epler became the first Funny Car driver to exceed 300 mph. Epler, now the Executive Vice-President of Phillips Connect, looks back on his historic achievement.
Like so many others in the industry, Jim Epler will mourn the loss of another racing venue this week when Heartland Motorsports Park plays host to professional drag racing for the last time with the 33rd renewal of the Menard’s NHRA Nationals…
Watch this weekend's Division 6 Lucas Oil Series doubleheader for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Pacific Raceways for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Pacific Raceways for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Seattle are Moser, JEGS, Strange, and…
Antron Brown looks to replicate last year's success at Heartland Motorsports Park
A year ago — and in his first season as a team owner — Heartland Motorsports Park was the place for a major moment for Top Fuel star Antron Brown. The three-time world champion hopes to continue that success at this year's event.
A year ago — and in his first season as a team owner — Heartland Motorsports Park was the place for a major moment for Top Fuel star Antron Brown. The three-time world champion won his first race as a team owner, setting the stage for Brown’s big…
Stage is set for NHRA stars to shine at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
Loaded with prestige, the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, returns to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Aug. 30-Sept. 4 to close out the 2023 regular season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
Loaded with prestige, the world’s biggest drag race, the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, returns to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Aug. 30-Sept. 4 to close out the 2023 regular season in the NHRA Camping World Drag…
Joe Maynard, Tony Schumacher reflect on the year past and the season ahead
On the one-year anniversary of the forming of JCM Racing, team patriarch Joe Maynard and his primary driver, eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champ Tony Schumacher, discuss the past year and what lies ahead for all three of the Maynard-affiliated teams.
A year ago, Joe and Cathi Maynard fulfilled a long dream of becoming NHRA team owners by assuming control of the team of eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher, going from sponsoring partner of the then Don Schumacher-led team to…
Busy week for Capps with SRX debut and Topeka national event
Funny Car world champion Ron Capps is set for a busy week as he will race in this weekend’s Menard’s NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park the day after he makes his debut in the Superstar Racing Experience at Eldora Speedway.
Back-to-back Funny Car world champion Ron Capps is set for a busy week that could include victories in two entirely different forms of racing. The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series star will race in this weekend’s Menard’s NHRA Nationals…
Old Word's Brian Bohlander expands experience at Drag Racing School
Brian Bohlander, Director of Marketing for Old World Industries and a competitive driver with more than three decades of racing experience, added another title to his ever-growing list of racing accomplishments: licensed NHRA driver.
For the past two decades, motorsports marketing executive Brian Bohlander has been building brands through motorsports. Currently the Director of Marketing for Old World Industries, Bohlander has led a variety of marketing programs at various levels…
Tricky Tipster: Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor
This week's Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor will feature Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock where Justin Ashley, J.R. Todd, and Dallas Glenn have been installed as the pre-race favorites.
With the successful completion of the annual Western Swing, we can now look ahead to the remainder of the 2023 season, which is clearly headed into the homestretch. There are just nine races remaining and just three before the start of the Countdown…