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Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday photo gallery
After a rainy start, Saturday got rolling at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals and the National Dragster photo staff covered all the action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in our daily gallery.
Jianna Evaristo knows her next Pro Stock Motorcycle win won’t be by chance
Following her upset win at the end of the 2019 season, Jianna Evaristo has worked hard to get a second Pro Stock Motorcycle victory and all signs indicate that she's closer than ever.
At the end of the 2019 season, Jianna Evaristo pulled off what some consider to be one of the biggest upsets in NHRA history when she won the season-ending event in Pomona. Evaristo was well down the qualifying order but benefited from misfortune…
Picks made for first round of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout
The gloves have been tossed down and the callouts made for the first round of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
The gloves have been tossed down and the callouts made for the first round of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Coming into the callout preliminaries, held in the Top Eliminator Club at Lucas Oil…
Saturday News & Notes from the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the second day of professional qualifying at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. (Updated throughout the day).
After a morning of rain that necessitated a delay of Lucas Oil Series action until later in the day, we’re starting the second day of Pro qualifying at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals on a finally dry racing surface with the Pro Stocks.…
Pro Stock's Matt Hartford is looking for luck to change
Defending Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals champion Matt Hartford is in the midst of a year that looks much different than last – but he's confident that the turnaround is coming, and he believes it could well happen at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park this weekend.
Last year, Hartford arrived at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals and took the competition by storm in his GETTRX/Rottler/Total Seal Chevrolet Camaro, sweeping the event with a Pro Stocker that clocked low e.t. every qualifying session and elimination…
Dale Creasy Jr. is back in the Funny Car business after Dallas setback last year
Funny Car veteran Dale Creasy Jr. and team are making their first national event appearance since their nasty two-car wreck with Dave Richards last year in Dallas, but they've already hit a winning stride.
The last time that NHRA race fans saw Dale creasy Jr. at a national event was last October at the Texas NHRA FallNationals in Dallas, where he crossed the centerline during qualifying right into the path of Dave Richards in a two-car wreck that…
Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday preview
The regular season of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series concludes this weekend at the 70th annual Toyota U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and Saturday’s action is sure to deliver exhilaration with the final Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the year.
The first day of professional qualifying at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA Nationals included a single round, but it was exhilarating to the end as the sun set over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park with nitro flames flaring high. It's a new day, and…
Force, Alexander, Anderson, and Angie Smith lead early qualifying in Indy
Brittany Force, Blake Alexander, Greg Anderson, and Angie Smith are the early leaders after the first round of professional qualifying at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Looking to stay in the Top 10, Top Fuel’s Brittany Force made the quickest run of Friday at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Blake Alexander (Funny Car…
Steve Comella scores fourth straight Sox & Martin Challenge title
Steve Comella continued his domination of the Sox & Martin Challenge at Indy by winning the special event for the fourth consecutive season.
Steve Comella continued his domination of the Sox & Martin Challenge at Indy by winning the special event for the fourth consecutive season. Comella turned in another dominant performance on his way to the victory and the $15,000 top prize that…
Cali Neff collects big payday in Rooftec Comp Clash at Toyota U.S. Nationals
Two second-generation female racers faced off in the final round of the Rooftec Comp Clash, where Cali Neff defeated Kayla Mozeris at the special event hosted at Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
The Rooftec Comp Clash was created by class mainstay Rodger Brogdon to perpetuate the class and bring attention to one of the sport’s most innovative categories, and with a final round pitting two rising female star who are not just both second-…
1968 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda prototype seen at the U.S. Nationals
Check out this legendary prototype that shaped drag racing history and paved the way for the Hemi Baracuda Super Stock cars that still capture the imagination of Mopar, Chevy, and Ford drag racing fans.
Ryan Oehler returns to Pro Stock Motorcycle with an eye towards continued improvement
After taking the summer off to improve his El Bandito Yankee Tequila Buell, Ryan Oehler has returned to the Pro Stock Motorcycle class with heightened expectations.
Ryan Oehler has been absent from the last four Mission Foods NHRA series national events but no one should make the mistake of thinking that he’s been idle. In addition to his gig as the owner and rider of the El Bandito Yankee Tequila Buell, Oehler…
Jason Line back for dual cameo appearance at the Big Go
It's been a minute since we've seen three-time Pro Stock champion Jason Line in a race car at a national event, but this weekend, he's back in a big way pulling double duty in the Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge presented by the McCandless Collection. He's also racing Super Stock at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
It's been a minute since we've seen three-time Pro Stock champion Jason Line in a race car at a national event, but this weekend, he's back in a big way pulling double duty in the Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge and Super Stock at the 70th annual…
Star Racer Belts featured on Shawn Reed’s Top Fuel car at Indy
Star Racer Belts will be featured on the Top Fuel Dragster of Shawn Reed Racing at the prestigious Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Star Racer Belts is a leading brand of blower and drive belts for the high-performance racing industry.
Star Racer Belts will be featured on the Top Fuel Dragster of Shawn Reed Racing at the prestigious Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Star Racer Belts is a leading brand of blower and drive belts for the high-performance racing industry. …
Friday News & Notes from the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Northwest Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. (Updated throughout the day).
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Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1
The time has come! It has been a blazingly hot and humid day here at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA Nationals, but this late in the evening, at least the sun isn't burning its fiery…
426 Hemi: 60 years of drag racing’s ultimate engine
In 1964, Chrysler engineers created an engine that would forever change the landscape of drag racing—and go on to become NHRA's nitro-burning Top Fuel engine.
You can always tell a Hemi when you hear one roar.
Whether it's in Stock, Super Stock, Pro Stock, Funny Car, or Top Fuel—the Hemi engine has been a feared foundation of horsepower. After six decades of racing at the U.S. Nationals, these…
Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday photo gallery
Friday was a monumental day at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals and the ace National Dragster photo staff covered all the action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in our daily gallery.
All eyes on Ida Zetterström as Top Fuel rookie makes her U.S. Nationals debut
For Ida Zetterström, it’s been a long journey to the NHRA Top Fuel ranks marked by relentless work, dedication, and an unyielding passion for the sport, all of which will be on display this weekend as she makes her U.S. Nationals debut.
Making a debut in the high-powered world of NHRA Top Fuel racing is no small feat for even North American drivers, but it’s a whole other level of tough coming from across the Atlantic Ocean.
For Ida Zetterström, it’s been a journey marked by…
Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday preview
The regular season for the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series will wrap up this weekend at the 70th annual Toyota U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
The regular season for the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series will wrap up this weekend at the 70th annual Toyota U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The sport’s most prestigious event features more than 900…
Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout ready to fire up on Sunday of U.S. Nationals
For eight Funny Car drivers competing at the prestigious 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest drag race provides a chance to do something incredibly special in the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout.
For eight Funny Car drivers competing at the prestigious 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest drag race provides a chance to do something incredibly special.
Eight standouts — Bob Tasca III, Ron Capps, Matt Hagan,…
Thursday News and Notes, Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Updated throughout the day.
For many NHRA fans and racers, Wednesday August 28 is perhaps the most important day of the year since it marks the opening day of competition for the sport’s marquee event, the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
More than a week ago, there were as many…
The heart of Pro Stock: Frank Iaconio
Cruise through the Pro Stock pits, and you're likely to walk right by a legend without realizing it. Walk slowly, though, and allow your gaze to settle on the gentleman with a thoughtful expression leaning over the engine in Cristian Cuadra's Corral Boots Chevrolet. That would be Pro Stock pioneer and 1982 Indy winner Frank Iaconio.
Cruise through the Pro Stock pits here at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and you're likely to walk right by a legend without realizing it. Walk slowly, though, and allow your gaze to settle on the gentleman with a thoughtful expression leaning…
Can Capps and 'Snake' do it again with another throwback entry in Indy?
If you’re Ron Capps, still soaking in the glory of one of the greatest moments in Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals history, what do you do for an encore? You up the game with a throwback tribute entry of one of Funny Car's most famous cars.
If you’re Ron Capps, still soaking in the glory of one of the greatest moments in Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals history, what do you do for an encore?
Last year, Capps honored his former car owner, drag racing legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, by…
Fans can watch Friday's U.S. Nationals action for free on NHRA channels
NHRA fans eager to watch the exciting action from the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals can watch for free on Friday thanks to the support of PlayNHRA, Sox & Martin, and the McCandless Collection.
NHRA fans eager to watch the exciting action from the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals can watch for free on Friday thanks to the support of PlayNHRA, Sox & Martin, and the McCandless Collection.
The free showings will air on NHRA.tv,…
Brian Lohnes' Top 5 U.S. Nationals Final Rounds
NHRA on FOX announcer Brian Lohnes takes a look back at his five favorite final rounds from the last 10 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Capps returns to Toyota U.S. Nationals with Don Prudhomme Army tribute car
One year after driving his Don Prudhomme Hot Wheels tribute car to victory at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, Ron Capps will pay tribute to his former team owner again at this weekend’s Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with a special red, white, and blue livery modeled after Prudhomme’s Army Funny Car.
One year after driving his Don "the Snake" Prudhomme Hot Wheels tribute car to the Funny Car victory at the 2023 NHRA U.S. Nationals, Ron Capps will pay tribute to his former team owner yet again at this weekend’s 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S.…
Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the 2024 U.S. Nationals
To kick off The Big Go!, the NHRA was honored to host the second annual Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the 2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Forrest Lucas honored with NHRA Lifetime Achievement award
Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas has been awarded the prestigious NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented at the annual Sportsman Appreciation Dinner held at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas has been awarded the prestigious NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented at the annual Sportsman Appreciation Dinner held during the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
Lemonade stand at U.S. Nationals to benefit Riley’s Children's Hospital
On Sunday of the 70th Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the daughters of several prominent racers and officials will be dispensing drinks from the Princess Pink Lemonade Stand and donating the proceeds to Riley Children’s Hospital.
A host of future drag racers, including many of the stars of the popular Baby Walker and Toddler Tricycle Nationals, are proving this weekend that you’re never too young to begin helping those who are less fortunate.
On Sunday, during the 70th…
Tony Stewart Racing will honor Direct Connection 50th anniversary at Indy
Tony Stewart Racing will honor the 50th anniversary of the birth of Direct Connection, the legendary Dodge performance parts brand, at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with special red, white, and blue livery.
Tony Stewart Racing will honor the 50th anniversary of the birth of Direct Connection, the legendary Dodge performance parts brand, at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with special red, white, and blue livery at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…