A diverse field of 11 rookie drivers representing the future of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series were announced by NHRA officials as the eligible candidates for the 2021 NHRA Rookie of the Year award. Drivers must compete in a minimum of five events to be eligible.
A diverse field of 11 rookie drivers representing the future of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series were announced by NHRA officials as the eligible candidates for the 2021 NHRA Rookie of the Year award. Drivers must compete in a minimum of five events to be eligible.
The award recognizes the top rookie competitor in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. The nation’s leading auto racing journalists select the winner through a voting system based on the following criteria: number of events competed in, performance on and off the racetrack, participation in NHRA promotions, and relationships with fans, sponsors, and media.
Eligible Drivers
Artie Allen
Top Fuel
Attended 5 races; qualified for 5 of them
Round W-L: 0-5
Highest qualifying position: 10th
Currently 19th in points standings
Krista Baldwin
Top Fuel
Attended 5 races; qualified for 4 of them
Round W-L: 1-4
Highest qualifying position: 14th
Currently 17th in points standings
Bobby Bode
Funny Car
Attended 7 races; qualified for 7 of them
Round W-L: 1-7
Highest qualifying position: 3rd
Currently 14th in points standings
Mike Callahan
Pro Stock
Attended 4 races; qualified for 0 of them* (* with two races remaining)
Round W-L: 0-0
Highest qualifying position: 19th
Currently 29th in points standings
Dallas Glenn
Pro Stock
Attended 15 races; qualified for 15 of them
Wins: 2
Final Rounds: 4
Round W-L: 23-13
Highest qualifying position: 1st
Currently 3rd in points standings
Chad Green
Funny Car
Attended 6 races; qualified for 4 of them
Round W-L: 0-4
Highest qualifying position: 6th
Currently 17th in points standings
Josh Hart
Top Fuel
Attended 11 races; qualified for 11 of them
Wins: 2
Final Rounds: 2
Round W-L: 17-9
Highest qualifying position: 4th
Currently 11th in points standings
Buddy Hull
Top Fuel
Attended 10 races; qualified for 7 of them
Round W-L: 0-7
Highest qualifying position: 8th
Currently 13th in points standings
Joe Morrison
Top Fuel
Attended 9 races; qualified for 9 of them
Round W-L: 0-9
Highest qualifying position: 12th
Currently 12th in points standings
Marty Robertson
Pro Stock
Attended 3 races; qualified for 2 of them* (* with two races remaining)