NHRA racers Shumake, Nataas, Handras visit Goodyear race tire plant in Ohio
John Force improving, faces long road ahead; Brittany to sit out Norwalk race
Funny Car champ Matt Hagan nominated for ESPYS Best Driver Award
Defending champ Alexander to fly Schaeffler colors this weekend in Norwalk
Funny Car racer Chris King excited to compete this weekend in Norwalk
Right2Breathe, Cleveland Clinic to provide free lung screening Health Expo at Norwalk event
Seventy-day countdown begins to the 70th NHRA U.S. Nationals
In Memoriam
Joe Morrison set for nitro Funny Car debut in Norwalk
John Force remains in ICU at Virginia hospital
Pluchino claims JHG Mountain Motor title in Richmond
Unofficial Mission Foods points standings
John Force suffers engine explosion, crash in first round at Virginia Nationals
Pro Stock rookie Sienna Wildgust joins Elite Motorsports team roster
Bo Butner returns to Pro Stock, taking on double duty at Virginia Nationals
Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Geno Scali set to return for final seven events of 2024
Doug Kalitta throws first pitch, readies for curveballs in Richmond heat
Historic NHRA Gatornationals set to open 2025 NHRA season on March 6-9
Racers, fans geared up for exciting new format at PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals
Dodge brand extends NHRA partnership with Tony Stewart Racing
PlayNHRA named title sponsor of Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park
Wilson wins fourth title to highlight JDRL Western Conference Finals in Dallas
Hot summertime racing, even hotter features highlight new National Dragster
Cornwell Tools backs Brittany Force for two Norwalk events
Watch the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals on NHRA.tv
DHDR developmental driver Madi Turley enjoys Bristol experience
Second Sportsman Appreciation Dinner set for Aug. 27 at NHRA U.S. Nationals
PlayNHRA: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Betting Preview
John Force goes WFO after emotional victory at NHRA New England Nationals
Texas Motorplex to host NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals
Doubles by Storey, Lobner highlight Division 5 Topeka doubleheader event
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. Aaron Cooper, Wichita, Kan., 5.505, 249.30.
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Kyle Smith, Valley Center, Kan., '09 Mustang, 5.620, 255.48 def. Chris Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '21 Camaro, 5.718, 258.17.
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '08 Cobalt, B/AP, 8.051, 123.22 def. Will Hatcher, Satanta, Kan., '06 Chassis Craft, B/DA, foul.
SUPER STOCK
Jay Storey, Andover, Kan., '22 Copo Camaro, FSS/D, 8.950, 154.10 def. Ryan Montford, Wichita, Kan., '19 Copo, FSS/D, 9.073, 148.35.
STOCK ELIMINATOR
Jay Storey, Andover, Kan., '18 Camaro, FS/B, 9.288, 143.22 def. Jared Swinehart, Piedmont, Okla., '69 Camaro, AA/SA, 10.437, 122.74.
SUPER COMP
Michael Holcombe, La Porte, Texas, '21 Ray Alan, 8.900, 176.74 def. Nick Isenhower, Brownsburg, Ind., '15 American, 8.897, 174.91.
SUPER GAS
George Meyer, Brainerd, Minn., '79 Malibu, 9.901, 153.06 def. Jeff Landholm, Oakland, Neb., '68 Camaro, 9.931, 150.43.
SUPER STREET
Matt Cheney, Minneapolis, Minn., '92 Camaro, 10.888, 145.36 def. Brad Frederick, Kearney, Neb., '62 Falcon, 10.880, 148.76.
TOP SPORTSMAN
JR Lobner, Gardner, Kan., '96 Cutlass, 7.471, 181.25 def. Mike Morehead, Bryant, Ark., '13 Camaro, 6.709, 207.62.
TOP DRAGSTER
Dane Ward, Mena, Ark., '20 Nelson Racecra, 6.184, 216.17 def. Matthew Kreft, Council Bluffs, Iowa, '15 Dragster, 6.311, 218.55.
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Beau Drexler, Lakewood, Colo., '90 ZX9, 8.490, 149.28 def. Schaun Schnathorst, Huron, S.D., '76 KZ, 10.185, 127.58.
SATURDAY
The following are Saturday's final results for TAD and TAFC and final qualifying results for Sunday's competition 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. Aaron Cooper, Wichita, Kan., 5.505, 249.30.
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:
Kyle Smith, Valley Center, Kan., '09 Mustang, 5.620, 255.48 def. Chris Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '21 Camaro, 5.718, 258.17.
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Aaron Cooper, Wichita, Kan., 5.297 seconds, 274.00 mph
2) Shane Conway, Spring, Texas, 5.310, 269.03
3) Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.369, 267.53
4) Deni Jensen, Pea Ridge, Ark., 5.372, 270.21
5) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.408, 269.13
6) Bob Button, Gulfport, Fla., 5.504, 260.51
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Christine Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '17 Camaro, 5.625 seconds, 257.68 mph
2) Kyle Smith, Valley Center, Kan., '09 Mustang, 5.628, 253.28
3) Bob McCosh, Columbia, Mo., '23 Camaro, 5.653, 256.99
4) Chris Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '21 Camaro, 5.666, 258.32
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Bruno Massel, Elmhurst, Ill., '10 Solara, CC/AT, 6.974 seconds, -0.636 (under index)
2) Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis, Ind., '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.736, -0.594
3) Duane Robison, Olathe, Kan., '15 Camaro, C/A, 7.361, -0.569
4) Jim Greenheck, Schofield, Wis., '12 Camaro, B/EA, 7.690, -0.560
5) Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '08 Cobalt, B/AP, 7.319, -0.551
6) Matt Harris, Bellevue, Neb., '05 Grand Am Gt, E/A, 7.773, -0.537
7) Christine Harris Samuel, Littleton, Colo., '05 Grand Am Gt, H/A, 8.807, -0.483
8) Michael Compton, Neosho, Mo., '05 Cavalier, D/SMA, 8.530, -0.440
9) Casey Wagner, Scribner, Neb., '93 Daytona, C/EA, 8.609, -0.091
10) Brett Speer, Fort Ripley, Minn., '23 T Bucket, A/EA, 8.022, 0.192
SUPER STOCK
1) Aydan Patterson, Augusta, Kan., '14 Camaro, FSS/F, 9.167 seconds, -1.033 (under index)
2) Tim Snively, Fayetteville, Ark., '15 Camaro, SS/FA, 9.426, -1.024
3) Ryan Montford, Wichita, Kan., '19 Copo, FSS/D, 9.035, -0.865
4) Jay Storey, Andover, Kan., '22 Copo Camaro, FSS/D, 9.044, -0.856
5) Rylee Speer, Fort Ripley, Minn., '98 Firebird, SS/JA, 10.164, -0.836
6) Tim Nicholson, Concordia, Kan., '66 Chevy II, SS/K, 10.172, -0.828
7) Neal Rhodes, Elizabeth, Colo., '08 Cobra JET, FGT/J, 9.800, -0.800
8) Wyatt Wagner, Bonner Springs, Kan., '68 Camaro, SS/GA, 9.757, -0.793
9) Rachelle Thibert, Louisburg, Kan., '66 Chevy II, GT/M, 10.162, -0.788
10) Mike Town, Paola, Kan., '84 Regal, GT/PA, 10.766, -0.784
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Tyler Cassil, Belton, Mo., '15 Copo Camaro, FS/E, 9.890 seconds, -1.060 (under index)
2) Douglas Duell, Newburgh, Ind., '69 Cuda, C/SA, 10.473, -0.927
3) Logan McConnell, Neligh, Neb., '66 Chevy II, D/S, 10.607, -0.893
4) Sam Reuland, White Lake, S.D., '11 Challenger, B/SA, 10.398, -0.852
5) Larry De Forrest, Polk City, Fla., '10 Mustang, FS/C, 9.468, -0.832
6) Darren Robinson, Berryton, Kan., '70 Duster, E/SA, 10.881, -0.819
7) Larry Dyck, East St. Paul, Manit., '19 Camaro, FS/B, 9.214, -0.786
8) Ted Romero, Littleton, Colo., '00 Corvette, B/SA, 10.482, -0.768
9) Paul Merolla, Papillion, Neb., '66 Nova SS, F/S, 11.042, -0.758
10) Randy Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Fire Bird, B/S, 10.455, -0.745
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Kyle Firestone, Velma, Okla., '51 Bel AIR, 6.271 seconds, 227.31 mph
2) Jimmy Lewis, Forney, Texas, '08 GXP, 6.373, 220.84
3) Scooter Hampton, Odessa, Texas, '06 GTO, 6.376, 221.34
4) Glenn Wright, Odessa, Texas, '22 Camaro, 6.401, 223.95
5) Allen Firestone, Velma, Okla., '16 Camaro, 6.411, 213.91
6) Jim Thorp, Mertzon, Texas, '20 Camaro, 6.630, 219.72
7) Alan Hiebert, Selkirk, Manit., '07 Camaro, 6.647, 212.59
8) Mike Morehead, Bryant, Ark., '13 Camaro, 6.663, 208.52
9) Tom Patterson, Lorette, Manit., '94 Camaro, 6.752, 216.00
10) Bri Bergh, Lakewood, Colo., '08 Grand AM, 6.845, 205.41
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Jeff Koron, Hays, Kan., '10 Undercover, 6.102 seconds, 210.01 mph
2) Rusty Baxter, Beckville, Texas, '15 Nelson Racecra, 6.105, 226.73
3) Les Feist, Duluth, Minn., '13 Miller RED, 6.113, 229.94
4) Matt Sackman, Knoxville, Tenn., '10 Spitzer, 6.115, 227.38
5) Mark Moore, Hutchinson, Kan., '20 Dragster, 6.119, 215.96
6) Afton Swanson, Trafalgar, Ind., '11 Danny Nelson, 6.121, 231.68
7) Jim Thorp, Mertzon, Texas, '20 Spitzer, 6.146, 225.82
8) Dane Ward, Mena, Ark., '20 Nelson Racecra, 6.152, 205.19
9) Bradley Johnson, Morrison, Colo., '13 Dragster, 6.158, 226.39
10) Wynette Hudgins, Clyde, Texas, '18 Dragster, 6.159, 224.55
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Craig Pfanenstiel, Hays, Kan., '09 Zx14, SMC, 0.003 seconds reaction time
2) Leonard Fox, Aurora, Colo., '00 Ninja, SMC, 0.003
3) Beau Drexler, Lakewood, Colo., '90 ZX9, SMC, 0.006
4) John Fitzpatrick, Park City, Kan., '05 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.012
5) Gordon Fangmeyer, Lincoln, Neb., '83 Gs1100es, SMC, 0.014
6) Robert Sanders, Cypress, Texas, '12 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.015
7) Leland Sykes, Denver, Colo., '99 Ninja, SMC, 0.015
8) Patrick Roetto, Wichita, Kan., '09 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.029
9) Phil Yates, Wichita, Kan., '20 Zx14, SMC, 0.035
10) Schaun Schnathorst, Huron, S.D., '76 KZ, SMC, 0.036
FRIDAY
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Heartland Motorsports Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Bruno Massel, Elmhurst, Ill., '10 Solara, CC/AT, 7.075, 195.99 def. Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis, Ind., '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.852, 193.43.
SUPER STOCK
Gene Mosbek, Finlayson, Minn., '64 Savoy, SS/FA, 10.271, 128.13 def. Wyatt Wagner, Bonner Springs, Kan., '68 Camaro, SS/GA, 9.894, 131.42.
STOCK ELIMINATOR
Jeremy Romero, Littleton, Colo., '98 Firebird, C/SA, 10.812, 113.94 def. Tom Mosbek, Becker, Minn., '72 Demon, E/SA, 11.249, 113.74.
SUPER COMP
Clint Castellow, Pasadena, Texas, '02 Dragster, 8.906, 173.85 def. Taryn Rickman, Combine, Texas, '14 Dragster, 8.886, 176.63.
SUPER GAS
Randy Nygaard, Watertown, S.D., '90 Cavalier, 9.949, 133.55 def. Trevor Larson, Starbuck, Minn., '63 Corvette, 9.934, 159.93.
SUPER STREET
Donnie Durenberger, Dayton, Minn., '71 Nova, 10.897, 137.00 def. Alison Prose, Terre Haute, Ind., '69 Camaro, 10.861, 146.30.
TOP SPORTSMAN
JR Lobner, Gardner, Kan., '96 Cutlass, 7.506, 179.80 def. Alan Hiebert, Selkirk, Manit., '07 Camaro, 6.705, 209.65.
TOP DRAGSTER
Rusty Baxter, Beckville, Texas, '15 Nelson Racecra, 6.174, 221.82 def. Dane Ward, Mena, Ark., '20 Nelson Racecra, 6.193, 220.19.
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Robert Sanders, Cypress, Texas, '12 Hayabusa, 8.151, 156.73 def. John Fitzpatrick, Park City, Kan., '05 Hayabusa, 8.793, 148.64.
LARIS SUPER COMP SHOOTOUT
Kevin Wright, Longmont, Colo., '12 TNT, 8.950, 177.72 def. Bob Prose, Terre Haute, Ind., '20 Dragster, 8.955, 175.25.
LARIS SUPER GAS SHOOTOUT
Scott McMasters, Rose Creek, Minn., '69 Camaro, 9.987, 149.68 def. Larry Christiansen, Glyndon, Minn., '63 Corvette, 10.019, 144.91.
LARIS SUPERSTREET SHOOTOUT
Matt Cheney, Minneapolis, Minn., '92 Camaro, 10.922, 138.06 def. Dennis McBride, Ainsworth, Neb., '71 Demon, 10.919, 126.09.
The following are Friday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Heartland Motorsports Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Aaron Cooper, Wichita, Kan., 5.297 seconds, 274.00 mph
2) Shane Conway, Spring, Texas, 5.310, 269.03
3) Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.369, 267.53
4) Deni Jensen, Pea Ridge, Ark., 5.372, 270.21
5) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.408, 269.13
6) Bob Button, Gulfport, Fla., 5.504, 260.51
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Christine Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '17 Camaro, 5.625 seconds, 257.68 mph
2) Kyle Smith, Valley Center, Kan., '09 Mustang, 5.628, 253.28
3) Bob McCosh, Columbia, Mo., '23 Camaro, 5.653, 256.99
4) Chris Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '21 Camaro, 5.666, 258.32
THURSDAY
The following are Thursday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Heartland Motorsports Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.369 seconds, 263.41 mph
2) Deni Jensen, Pea Ridge, Ark., 5.372, 270.21
3) Aaron Cooper, Wichita, Kan., 5.478, 259.31
4) Bob Button, Gulfport, Fla., 5.606, 260.51
5) Shane Conway, Spring, Texas, 5.716, 249.21
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Bob McCosh, Columbia, Mo., '23 Camaro, 5.653 seconds, 256.99 mph
2) Kyle Smith, Valley Center, Kan., '09 Mustang, 5.710, 247.88
3) Chris Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '21 Camaro, 8.526, 118.67
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Bruno Massel, Elmhurst, Ill., '10 Solara, CC/AT, 7.014 seconds, -0.596 (under index)
2) Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis, Ind., '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.763, -0.567
3) Jim Greenheck, Schofield, Wis., '12 Camaro, B/EA, 7.726, -0.524
4) Christine Harris Samuel, Littleton, Colo., '05 Grand Am Gt, H/A, 8.795, -0.495
5) Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '08 Cobalt, B/AP, 7.383, -0.487
6) Matt Harris, Bellevue, Neb., '05 Grand Am Gt, E/A, 7.862, -0.448
7) Michael Compton, Neosho, Mo., '05 Cavalier, D/SMA, 8.590, -0.380
8) David Eaton, Merritt Island, Fla., '32 Bantam, A/AP, 6.831, -0.369
9) Duane Robison, Olathe, Kan., '15 Camaro, C/A, 7.573, -0.357
10) Will Hatcher, Satanta, Kan., '06 Chassis Craft, B/DA, 7.171, -0.229
SUPER STOCK
1) Todd Rodenburg, Lakewood, Colo., '19 Cobra JET, FSS/B, 8.305 seconds, -0.895 (under index)
2) Tim Snively, Fayetteville, Ark., '15 Camaro, SS/FA, 9.600, -0.850
3) Aydan Patterson, Augusta, Kan., '14 Camaro, FSS/F, 9.361, -0.839
4) Jay Storey, Andover, Kan., '22 Copo Camaro, FSS/D, 9.075, -0.825
5) James Kunkel, Wichita, Kan., '01 S-10, GT/TD, 10.480, -0.820
6) Ryan Montford, Wichita, Kan., '19 Copo, FSS/D, 9.130, -0.770
7) Neal Rhodes, Elizabeth, Colo., '08 Cobra JET, FGT/J, 9.860, -0.740
8) Wyatt Wagner, Bonner Springs, Kan., '68 Camaro, SS/GA, 9.837, -0.713
9) Rachelle Thibert, Louisburg, Kan., '66 Chevy II, GT/M, 10.244, -0.706
10) Thomas Marlow, Mesquite, Texas, '68 Cavalier, GT/GA, 9.695, -0.705
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Tyler Cassil, Belton, Mo., '15 Copo Camaro, FS/E, 9.860 seconds, -1.090 (under index)
2) Logan McConnell, Neligh, Neb., '66 Chevy II, D/S, 10.642, -0.858
3) Larry De Forrest, Polk City, Fla., '10 Mustang, FS/C, 9.469, -0.831
4) Jim Parsons, Kearney, Mo., '66 Chevy II, E/S, 10.825, -0.825
5) Douglas Duell, Newburgh, Ind., '69 Cuda, C/SA, 10.591, -0.809
6) Darren Robinson, Berryton, Kan., '70 Duster, E/SA, 10.897, -0.803
7) Jamie Greening, Versailles, Mo., '96 S-10, M/S, 12.097, -0.753
8) Paul Merolla, Papillion, Neb., '66 Nova SS, F/S, 11.055, -0.745
9) Ted Romero, Littleton, Colo., '00 Corvette, B/SA, 10.510, -0.740
10) David McGaugh, Cresbard, S.D., '82 Camaro, K/SA, 11.911, -0.739
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Kyle Firestone, Velma, Okla., '51 Bel AIR, 6.353 seconds, 223.10 mph
2) Jimmy Lewis, Forney, Texas, '08 GXP, 6.465, 216.55
3) Scooter Hampton, Odessa, Texas, '06 GTO, 6.485, 216.55
4) Glenn Wright, Odessa, Texas, '22 Camaro, 6.487, 219.44
5) Allen Firestone, Velma, Okla., '16 Camaro, 6.523, 211.79
6) Alan Hiebert, Selkirk, Manit., '07 Camaro, 6.672, 209.92
7) Mike Morehead, Bryant, Ark., '13 Camaro, 6.728, 206.07
8) Tom Patterson, Lorette, Manit., '94 Camaro, 6.729, 212.79
9) Terry Pope, Blair, Neb., '02 Cavalier, 6.758, 204.85
10) Bri Bergh, Lakewood, Colo., '08 Grand AM, 6.885, 203.46
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Wayne Landry, St. Bernard, La., '16 Dragster, 6.109 seconds, 226.35 mph
2) Rusty Baxter, Beckville, Texas, '15 Nelson Racecra, 6.113, 223.39
3) Dane Ward, Mena, Ark., '20 Nelson Racecra, 6.141, 223.32
4) Scott Cusey, Buffalo, Minn., '01 Boulton, 6.145, 226.28
5) Matt Sackman, Knoxville, Tenn., '10 Spitzer, 6.198, 224.58
6) Jimmy Sackuvich, Raymore, Mo., '18 Dragster, 6.226, 230.21
7) Bradley Johnson, Morrison, Colo., '13 Dragster, 6.233, 223.21
8) Jerry Dean, Lenexa, Kan., '22 Mullis, 6.244, 221.20
9) Wynette Hudgins, Clyde, Texas, '18 Dragster, 6.259, 216.69
10) Les Feist, Duluth, Minn., '13 Miller RED, 6.261, 225.37
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Robert Sanders, Cypress, Texas, '12 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.002 seconds reaction time
2) Leland Sykes, Denver, Colo., '99 Ninja, SMC, 0.003
3) Dave Gautreaux, River Ridge, La., '03 Gsxr, SMC, 0.004
4) Beau Drexler, Lakewood, Colo., '90 ZX9, SMC, 0.004
5) Schaun Schnathorst, Huron, S.D., '76 KZ, SMC, 0.006
6) Derek Dorey, Kingwood, Texas, '13 Trac Razor, SMC, 0.012
7) Michael Shelton, Great Bend, Kan., '09 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.014
8) Tracy Helmhold, Morrison, Colo., '00 Kawasaki ZX7, SMC, 0.016
9) Craig Pfanenstiel, Hays, Kan., '09 Zx14, SMC, 0.020
10) Patrick Roetto, Wichita, Kan., '09 Hayabusa, SMC, 0.024