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The work never stops as Justin Bond chases his first NHRA Pro Mod championship
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Nitro Time Machine: "Cowboy" Mark Pawuk's first Pro Stock victory
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Scotty Pollacheck reveling in his recent NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle success
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Samson and Spevco sponsoring Top Fuel Harley at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
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Dodge Tails From the Strip: The 2014 Southern Nationals was explosive!
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Celebrate 40 years of Atlanta Dragway’s NHRA National Event history
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NHRA names Lonnie Grim as new National Technical Director
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Popular Nostalgia Pro Stock exhibition returns for NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
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Nitro Time Machine: Sweden's Jimmy Alund becomes NHRA's first European pro winner
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Antron Brown ready to ride Atlanta win momentum into Charlotte four-wides
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Saturday tickets for next week’s NGK NTK NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at capacity
Tales from the Starting Line
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The Hot Shots: Antron Brown and Bob Tasca III join NHRA Insider podcast
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#StumpBob: Which driver has the most wins at any NHRA national event?
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In the land of Funny Car behemoths, Blake Alexander focused on steady steps forward
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The Sports Report: Kent Hanley joins the “near double” club in Atlanta
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Jet car match race to light up zMax Dragway during NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
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Josh Hart’s Gainesville Top Fuel debut, round by glorious round
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What the legendary Atlanta Dragway will always mean to the racers who ran there
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals added to 2021 schedule, NHRA Virginia Nationals postponed
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Andrew Hines on what it's like to be back on a Pro Stock Motorcycle and breaking the 200-mph mark
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Cleetus and Cars plays to sellout crowd at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis
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Constant Aviation joins NHRA as Factory Stock Showdown class sponsor
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NHRA legend Don Prudhomme wins Turbo class at Mexican 1000 offroad race
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ScottRods AA/Gassers to make a special appearance at NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte
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#StumpBob: Which two drivers have shared the winner's circle the most?
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Five things we learned from the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
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Antron Brown cements Atlanta legacy, beating Steve Torrence in final round
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Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Sunday photo gallery
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Bob Tasca stays red-hot, beats John Force in epic championship round in Atlanta
Ryan Oehler gears up for 2019 season with Over Kill Motorsports as sponsor
2019 Rookie of the Year candidate ready for run at the Countdown to the Championship in competitive Pro Stock Motorcycle category
Ryan Oehler knows where he needs to improve in 2019. The 34-year-old Illinois native placed last in average 60-foot time last season, giving the rider/crew chief/team owner something to shoot for during the offseason. With a new sponsor on the side…
Top Fuel racer Worm will interact with fans through text-messaging program
2018 Auto Club Road to the Future nominee Audrey Worm of Audrey Worm Racing will return to the driver’s seat of the Leverich family Top Fuel dragster for the 2019 season and will promote her team and sponsors through a unique text-messaging program.
2018 Auto Club Road to the Future nominee Audrey Worm of Audrey Worm Racing will return to the driver’s seat of the Leverich family Top Fuel dragster for the 2019 season and will promote her team and sponsors through a unique text-messaging program…
Shawn Reed and Josh Hart join Bob Vandergriff Racing
The veteran and the rookie join Jordan Vandergriff to create three-racer team at Bob Vandergriff Racing.
Two new drivers joined Jordan Vandergriff at Bob Vandergriff Racing Thursday. Shawn Reed, who spent the first part of his Top Fuel career racing with Todd Paton, and Top Alcohol Dragster veteran Josh Hart, will fill the void left by Blake Alexander…
2019 Mello Yello season set to roar to life at Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Feb. 7-10
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ annual iconic opener, the tradition-rich 59th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, will kick off another thrilling NHRA season, Feb. 7-10 at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ annual iconic opener, the tradition-rich 59th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, will kick off another thrilling NHRA season, Feb. 7-10 at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona…
Houston Raceway Park rebranded through multi-year relationship with Pennzoil
Houston Raceway Park, home of the NHRA SpringNationals, has signed a new multi-year relationship that changes the name of the 30-year-old facility to Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil.
Houston Raceway Park, home of the NHRA SpringNationals, has signed a new multi-year relationship that changes the name of the 30-year-old facility to Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil.
"Today’s announcement with Pennzoil marks…
Pedregon will switch to Dodge Charger bodies in bid for third championship
Two-time NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon will make the switch to Dodge Charger bodies for the 2019 season. Indy bureau chief John Kernan reports from Brownsburg, Ind.
2019 season will be ‘business as usual’ at Brainerd, despite loss of one of its owners
Restating its commitment to motorsports despite losing one of its owners recently, Brainerd International Raceway is moving forward with the 2019 racing season, including the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in August.
Restating its commitment to motorsports despite losing one of its owners recently, Brainerd International Raceway is moving forward with the 2019 racing season, including the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in August.
Owner Kristi…
Magic Dry Organic Absorbent assumes title sponsorship of Phoenix national event
NHRA officials have announced that Magic Dry Organic Absorbent will be the title sponsor of the second race of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The 35th annual Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place Feb. 22-24 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix.
NHRA officials have announced that Magic Dry Organic Absorbent will be the title sponsor of the second race of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The 35th annual Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place Feb. 22-24 at Wild…
Brogdon becomes newest member of Elite Pro Stock team
Veteran Rodger Brogdon will team with Erica Enders, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Alex Laughlin for a run at 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock championship.
During last year’s NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park, Rodger Brogdon returned to the Pro Stock class after two years on the sidelines and enjoyed the experience so much that he’s announced a full-season program for 2019. Brogdon, a six…
Paton Racing, driver Reed part ways, but both will compete in 2019
Paton Racing and driver Shawn Reed have amicably parted company and will not be racing together in 2019, though both parties plan on competing in Top Fuel this season.
Paton Racing and driver Shawn Reed have amicably parted company and will not be racing together in 2019, though both parties plan on competing in Top Fuel this season.
“Shawn explained that he wanted to pursue other opportunities and I support…
Steamfitters Local 602 partners with Kelly Clontz Racing for 2019 season
Kelly Clontz and crew chief and husband Chris will banner Steamfitters Local 602 as the primary sponsor on their Pro Stock Motorcycle as they head into their sophomore year of racing a full schedule in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
Kelly Clontz and crew chief and husband Chris will banner Steamfitters Local 602 as the primary sponsor on their Pro Stock Motorcycle as they head into their sophomore year of racing a full schedule in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.…
Husen to take over tuning duties for Salinas' Scrappers Racing Top Fuel team
World championship crew chief Brian Husen will take over the tuning duties on Mike Salinas’ Scrappers Racing Top Fueler in 2019 with Alan Johnson continuing his role with the team as tuning advisor.
World championship crew chief Brian Husen will take over the tuning duties on Mike Salinas’ Scrappers Racing Top Fueler in 2019 with Alan Johnson continuing his role with the team as tuning advisor.
Husen and Johnson, whose partnership goes back…
New all-concrete racing surface being poured at Gainesville Raceway
Construction continues at Gainesville Raceway ahead of this year’s blockbuster 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with the pouring of concrete that will provide what historically has been one of the best racetracks in the country with an all-concrete racing surface that will only enhance its reputation.
Construction continues at Gainesville Raceway ahead of this year’s blockbuster 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with the pouring of concrete that will provide what historically has been one of the best racetracks in the country with…
Pro Stock Motorcycle shocker: Angelle Sampey joins Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team
An alliance few thought possible is now a reality as three-time world champion Angelle Sampey agreed to a four-race trial with the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team.
Three-time world champion Angelle Sampey will join the Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle for the opening four rounds of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series as a showcase rider, competing alongside team…
NHRA Jr. Dragster conference finals return to Bristol Dragway, Osage Tulsa Raceway Park in 2019
The two premier events for the NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League, the wildly popular series for young NHRA racers will return to familiar surroundings for the 2019 season.
The two premier events for the NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League, the wildly popular series for young NHRA racers will return to familiar surroundings for the 2019 season. The Western Conference Finals will take place at Osage Tulsa Raceway…
NHRA in 30 episodes to air on FOX networks in January and February
Throughout January and early February, NHRA will be featured on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 in a series of original NHRA in 30 shows including MY Journey, They Walked Away, and more.
Throughout January and early February, NHRA will be featured on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 in a series of original NHRA in 30 shows including MY Journey, They Walked Away, and more.
NHRA in 30 Air Dates (all times Eastern…
Dodge, Lego partner on new Speed Champions building set featuring Chargers
Dodge and The Lego Group have announced a partnership pairing that includes a new Lego Speed Champions building set that features the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T and a commercial featuring NHRA Top Fuel star Leah Pritchett.
Dodge and The Lego Group have announced a partnership pairing the two iconic brands through a new multimedia marketing campaign that includes a new Lego Speed Champions building set that features the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and the 1970…
Scott Palmer to drive Magic Dry Top Fuel dragster in 2019
Tommy Thompson Motorsports has extended its contract with Top Fuel driver Scott Palmer, who will fly the colors of Thompson's Magic Dry product line in 2019.
Scott Palmer will no longer sport CatSpot Kitty Litter as the primary sponsor on his Top Fuel dragster, but the Missouri native will continue to drive for friend and main funder Tommy Thompson under his Magic Dry flag in 2019, a sponsor that should…
Milestones and firsts to look forward to during the 2019 season
The 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season launches in just about a month at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, and there are a lot of milestones and firsts that could be reached this season. Here’s a look at nine possible/probable moments to look forward to.
The 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season launches in just about a month at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, and there are a lot of milestones and firsts that could be reached this season. Here’s a look at nine possible/…
Happy New Year 2019
The staff of the NHRA wishes a Happy New Year to its members, fans, racers, sponsors, member track operators, and everyone else who helps make the world of NHRA Drag Racing a wondrous place.
Happy Holidays from NHRA
The staff of the NHRA wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to its members, fans, racers, sponsors, member track operators, and everyone else who helps make the world of NHRA Drag Racing a wondrous place.
Wide Rides 2018
The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season was packed with explosive action and hair-raising moments. Take a look back at some of those wild rides here and get ready for They Walked Away 2018 with hosts Lewis Bloom and Jack Beckman, which begins airing in mid-January on the FOX Sports networks.
They Walked Away/NHRA in 30 Air Dates (all times Eastern)
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Thu 01/17/2019
07:30 p.m…
Blake Alexander out at Bob Vandergriff Racing
Two-time winner in 2018 Blake Alexander moving to new team in 2019
Blake Alexander will not race with Bob Vandergriff Racing in 2019. The 30-year-old Top Fuel racer joined the team in 2018 and immediately found success by winning twice in the Pronto Auto Services dragster.
Jordan Vandergriff, Bob…
MY Journey features to air on special NHRA in 30 shows
Beginning on Dec. 26, FOX Sports will be broadcasting a series of special half-hour NHRA in 30 shows leading up to the start of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, starting with the MY Journey series. The first show airs Dec. 26.
FOX Sports will be broadcasting a series of special half-hour NHRA in 30 shows leading up to the start of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, beginning with the MY Journey series, which chronicled the ups and downs of the lives…
Don Schumacher Racing, NAPA Auto Parts announce multi-year extension
Don Schumacher Racing has announced that longtime partner NAPA Auto Parts has extended its marketing relationship with the team through a multi-year agreement, beginning in 2019.
Don Schumacher Racing has announced that longtime partner NAPA Auto Parts has extended its marketing relationship with the team through a multi-year agreement, beginning in 2019.
“We’ve enjoyed an 11-year partnership with NAPA and are…
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2019 honorees
The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, home of the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, has announced the Class of 2019 honorees to the Hall of Fame as well as the recipients of the Founder’s Award and the Patricia Garlits Memorial Award.
The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, home of the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, has announced the Class of 2019 honorees to the Hall of Fame. This select group includes a trio of top regional Top Fuel teams which contributed to the growth…
NHRA National Dragster Interview: Graham Light, a lifetime of service to drag racing
Graham Light, NHRA’s senior vice president, racing operations, will retire at the end of the year, leaving behind a 34-year legacy that touched all aspects of NHRA competition. In this interview from NHRA National Dragster magazine, Light talks about this time in the sport and his tenure at NHRA.
Graham Light, NHRA’s senior vice president, racing operations, will retire at the end of the year, leaving behind a 34-year legacy that touched all aspects of NHRA competition.
The Edmonton, Alta., native got his start in…
B.R.A.K.E.S. program teaches teen safe-driving skills at Pomona racetrack
B.R.A.K.E.S., the teen safe-driving organization founded by Doug Herbert in the wake of the loss of his sons in a traffic accident, came to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Dec. 16 to teach teens advanced driving skill that will make them statistically safer on the roads.
B.R.A.K.E.S., the teen safe-driving program founded by Doug Herbert in the wake of the loss of his sons in a traffic accident, came to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Dec. 16 to teach teens advanced driving skill that will make them statistically safer…
Krista Baldwin acquires Nitro University A/Fuel Dragster team
Krista Baldwin has acquired the Nitro University A/Fuel dragster team for the 2019 season and plans to compete at five races in her ownership debut.
Krista Baldwin has acquired the Nitro University A/Fuel dragster team for the 2019 season. Baldwin has been the driver for the team since 2016. She plans to compete at five races in her ownership debut. Former owner Anthony Dicero has accepted a…
Elite Motorsports, Modern Racing add tuner Tecklenburg
Elite Motorsports and Modern Racing have announced the addition of record-setting tuner and engine management expert Shane Tecklenburg to the braintrust led by Modern Racing’s Justin Elkes. Tecklenburg will supply the team’s three turbocharged…