Doubles by Storey, Lobner highlight Division 5 Topeka doubleheader event
JR Lobner won in Top Sportsman in both races and Jay Storey doubled in Super Stock and Stock in race 2 as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Heartland Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Heartland Motorsports Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.366, 271.13 def.…
Tricky Tipster: Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The annual NHRA Western Swing wraps up this weekend at Sonoma Raceway and Pro Stock Motorcycle sensation Gaige Herrera is still in the running to complete a clean sweep of all three events. Herrera has won convincingly in Denver and Seattle so it’s no surprise that he’s the odds-on favorite to claim another title in Sonoma.
The annual NHRA Western Swing wraps up this weekend at Sonoma Raceway and Pro Stock Motorcycle sensation Gaige Herrera is still in the running to complete a clean sweep of all three events. Herrera has won convincingly in Denver and Seattle so it’s…
Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence looks to finish Western Swing with win
Back in the points lead and with a win under his belt heading into this weekend’s 35th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, Top Fuel standout Steve Torrence is in an ideal situation.
Back in the points lead and with a win under his belt heading into this weekend’s 35th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, Top Fuel standout Steve Torrence is in an ideal situation.
He had put together a consistent season up…
Watch this weekend's Division 5 Lucas Oil Series doubleheader for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader from Heartland Motorsports Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader from Heartland Motorsports Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Numidia are Moser, Summit, Strange,…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Tim Gibbons to drive Jeff Diehl Racing Funny Car in Sonoma with new sponsor
After a five-year absence, Funny Car racer Tim Gibbons will return to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals in a one-race partnership in Jeff and Leeza Diehl’s entry with backing from Big Time Pest Control.
After a five-year absence, Funny Car racer Tim Gibbons will return to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals in Jeff and Leeza Diehl’s entry with backing from Big…
Paul Lee returns with support from Denso and Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Paul Lee and his McLeod Racing Nitro Funny Car entry return to Sonoma Raceway with Denso and new marketing partner, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions.
Paul Lee and his McLeod Racing Nitro Funny Car entry return to Sonoma Raceway with Denso and new marketing partner, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. The team will host a full hospitality with his partners of Mainline Sales and Breen Design Group for the…
Famed NHRA Western Swing to close out at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
For the first time since 2009, the NHRA’s annual trek to Northern California’s wine country will close out the famed three-race Western Swing when the 35th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals take place on July 28-30 at picturesque Sonoma Raceway.
For the first time since 2009, the NHRA’s annual trek to Northern California’s wine country will close out the famed three-race Western Swing when the 35th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals take place on July 28-30 at picturesque Sonoma Raceway…
Could $30,000 Phillips Connect ‘300 at the 1/8’ bounty be claimed in Sonoma?
Heading into this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals with mild temperatures forecast for lightning-fast Sonoma Raceway, one Top Fuel team could walk away with a $30,000 bounty for being the first to hit 300 mph at the eighth-mile mark of the track.
Heading into this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals with mild temperatures forecast for lightning-fast Sonoma Raceway, one Top Fuel team could walk away with a $30,000 bounty for being the first to hit 300 mph at the eighth-mile mark of the…
Weekend Rewind: 2023 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
The 2023 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals was packed with wild moments and quite a few upsets. Relive the second race of the Western Swing in our Weekend Rewind video recap.
Famed Nightfire Nationals returns to Firebird Raceway, Aug 4-6
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 52nd Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 4-6.
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 52nd Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 4-6.
The track’s “signature NITRO event” will feature an impressive field of AA/Funny Cars, AA/Fuel…
Fricke repeats in Top Alcohol Dragster to highlight Seattle Sportsman action
Ten champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, led by Jackie Fricke, who won in Top Alcohol Dragster for the second straight year.
Ten champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, led by Jackie Fricke, who won in Top Alcohol Dragster for the second straight year.
East Coast superstar…
Turnarounds and Tumult: Torrence and Todd talk Seattle
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Seattle Top Fuel winner Steve Torrence and Funny Car runner-up J.R. Todd join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the race, the Western Swing, and all the fun that comes with the intense competition of professional drag racing.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Seattle Top Fuel winner Steve Torrence and Funny Car runner-up J.R. Todd join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the race, the Western Swing, and all the fun that comes with the intense competition of…
ICE Recovery + Wellness strengthens Jason Rupert’s return at Sonoma Raceway
Funny Car driver Jason Rupert will return to action for the first time since April. Boosting his efforts is ICE Recovery + Wellness coming on board as primary sponsor for the upcoming Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Funny Car driver Jason Rupert and his volunteer crew have remained busy building and maintaining his racing program since his last appearance at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in April. Boosting his efforts is ICE Recovery + Wellness coming on board…
Eight star riders set for NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout in Sonoma
The eight-bike field is set for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout, with the standouts in the first callout specialty for the two-wheeled category set to grab the spotlight as part of this weekend’s 35th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at picturesque Sonoma Raceway.
The eight-bike field is set for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout, with the standouts in the first callout specialty for the two-wheeled category set to grab the spotlight as part of this weekend’s 35th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma…
Even David Grubnic was surprised by Brittany Force's 337-mph pass in Denver
Listen to David Grubnic explain to NHRA on FOX's Bruno Masssel that the thin air in Denver should have meant a 332- or 334-mph top speed, but he was nearly speechless when the car ran 337 mph.
Five things we learned at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
The Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, the middle leg of the three-race NHRA Western Swing, went into the record book, adding another chapter to the Pacific Raceways’ storied history. Here’s our five big takeaways from the event.
The Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, the middle leg of the three-race NHRA Western Swing, went into the record book, adding another chapter to the Pacific Raceways’ storied history. Here’s our five big takeaways from the event.
IT’S NOT…
Torrence, Wilkerson return to winner's circle; Herrera's domination continues
Four-time Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence broke his 2023 win drought, Tim Wilkerson won in Funny Car for the fourth time in Seattle, and Gaige Herrera won for the fifth time in seven starts this season to highlight an action-packed final day of racing at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Four-time Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence broke his 2023 win drought, Tim Wilkerson won in Funny Car for the fourth time in Seattle, and Gaige Herrera won for the fifth time in seven starts this season to highlight an action-packed final day of racing…
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were all over Pacific Raceways on the final day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, capturing the action on and off the racetrack.
Sunday News and Notes from the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from raceday at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Shawn Langdon, denied in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday, chalked up a first-round victory over Antron Brown, the last man to sweep the Western Swing (2009). Brown’s Matco Tools…
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Sunday preview
Highlighting raceday at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, Mile-High Nationals winners Clay Millican, Matt Hagan, and Gaige Herrera will try to continue their respective attempts to join the short list of drivers to sweep the Western Swing with consecutive wins in Denver Seattle, and Sonoma.
Highlighting raceday at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, Mile-High Nationals winners Clay Millican, Matt Hagan, and Gaige Herrera will try to continue their respective attempts to join the short list of drivers to sweep the Western Swing…
Salinas, Force, Herrera lead final qualifying at Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
Mike Salinas, John Force, and Gaige Herrera will lead their respective fields into Sunday battle at Pacific Raceways to determine the winners of the 2023 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
Mike Salinas, John Force, and Gaige Herrera will lead their respective fields into Sunday battle at Pacific Raceways to determine the winners of the 2023 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
Salinas, the low qualifier in Chicago, grabbed his…
Torrence, Capps, Herrera win Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles in Seattle
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, and Gaige Herrera collected victories in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge held during qualifying Saturday at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, and Gaige Herrera collected victories in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge held during qualifying Saturday at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
The Mission Challenge brings competitive racing to the…
Smith prepping for Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout in midst of busy stretch
Racing on the full Western Swing for the first time, busy is the key word for Pro Stock Motorcycle, and that definitely includes Angie Smith.
Racing on the full Western Swing for the first time, busy is the key word for Pro Stock Motorcycle, and that definitely includes Angie Smith.
After advancing to the final round in Denver, Smith and the rest of the class appeared at Pacific…
Milestone 50th career win could be just around the corner for Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta is hoping to finally reach his milestone 50th career win at this year’s Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals and comes into the race hot off of a runner-up last weekend in Denver.
Like fellow NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racer Eddie Krawiec, Doug Kalitta is hoping to finally reach his milestone…
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Saturday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were all over Pacific Raceways on the second day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, capturing the action on and off the racetrack.
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, Mission Challenge Saturday preview
Two qualifying sessions today will set the final fields for Sunday’s eliminations at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, and Friday’s low qualifiers have said they don’t expect their provisional field-leading times to withstand the day.
Two qualifying sessions today will set the final fields for Sunday’s eliminations at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, and Friday’s low qualifiers have said they don’t expect their provisional field-leading times to…
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were all over Pacific Raceways on the opening day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, capturing the action on and off the racetrack.
Kalitta, Tasca, and Herrera lead Northwest Nationals Friday qualifying fields
Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are the low qualifiers after the opening day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, the middle stop of the three-race Western Swing.
Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are the low qualifiers after the opening day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, the middle stop of the three-race Western Swing…