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Shawn Cowie, Doug Gordon take Thunder on the Mountain event by storm
Championship contenders Shawn Cowie, and Doug Gordon continued to rack up Top Alcohol wins, this time at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division Thunder on the Mountain presented by Trailer Source at Bandimere Speedway.
The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Thunder on the Mountain presented by Trailer Source:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.514, 262.69 def.…
Crew Chief Confidential with Dickie Venables—The horsepower behind Matt Hagan
The Matt Hagan Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car has dominated in Epping for years, but that doesn't mean the tune stays the same. Hear why from the man who tunes the Hellcat's Hemi.
Northeast Division opens 2021 Lucas Oil Series at Lebanon Valley Dragway
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division is in action this weekend at Lebanon Valley Dragway. LATEST UPDATE: Sunday results
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Lebanon Valley Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Chip Ippolito, Laconia, N.H., '01 S-10, PSTA, 11.170, 76.53 …
Antron Brown and Don Schumacher on NHRA's new Top Fuel team coming in 2022
It's no secret, there's a new team coming to Top Fuel in 2022. Antron Brown and Don Schumacher sat down with NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes to explain what fans can expect to see going forward.
Relive it! Four blistering seconds of fire and fortune Ron Capps and Terry Haddock will never forget
Sunday's wildest round at the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals saw Ron Capps catch fire and Terry Haddock advance to the semifinals in Funny Car. See the aftermath from the top end of the track!
Shining the spotlight on Funny Car: 900 races, 92 winners, 23 champions
The Funny Car class hit its milestone 900th event last weekend in Epping. Here's a look back at the 92 winners, 23 champions, and interesting facts and trivia covering the class' history.
It was less than two years ago — at the fall Las Vegas event in 2019 — that Top Fuel reached its 900-event milestone, and its nitro-burning little brother, Funny Car, reached the same…
Cruz Pedregon explains equipment changes following Epping incident
After he smacked the wall during last week's TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals, Cruz Pedregon made some small but significant changes to the equipment he uses in his Snap-on Dodge Charger.
Watch Division 1 and 5 Lucas Oil Series events live on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway and the Division 5 event from Bandimere Speedway for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway and the Division 5 event from Bandimere Speedway for free on …
The Legends of Epping: Garlits, Muldowney, and Ivo all raced at New England Dragway
58 miles north of Boston lies 1,320-feet of concrete built to harness 330+ mph machines of speed, and showcase the legends of drag racing.
The Garlits name may soon return to the track with "Big Daddy's" great-nephew
Don Garlits’ great-nephew, 29-year-old Chris Garlits, is preparing to begin his own drag racing journey later this season in Super Comp. "Big Daddy" is not actively involved in the effort, but that doesn't stop Chris from wanting to make him proud.
The Garlits surname is one of the most famous and revered names in drag racing history, but, outside of his electric-powered exhibition dragster, fans of “Big Daddy” Don Garlits haven’t had a lot to cheer about since his retirement from Top Fuel…
NHRA on FOX Show Open from the 2021 New England Nationals in Epping, N.H.
NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series racers shined bright in the New England sunlight during the NHRA on FOX broadcast that reached across the nation on the FOX Broadcast Network.
The Sports Report: Like father, like daughter
Amanda Boicesco won her second NHRA national event title at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals following a historic all-female final round, and she nearly shared the winner’s circle with her father, Iggie.
It isn’t an accident that Amanda Boicesco’s dragster carries the No. 11 that signifies that she’s the reigning NHRA Division 1 Super Comp champion. During the COVID-shortened 2020 season, Boicesco overcame a slow start to win a pair of Lucas Oil…
R+L Carriers joins Top Fuel’s Josh Hart for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Josh Hart, who earlier this season won the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in his Top Fuel debut, will carry the colors of R+L Carriers for next week’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
Josh Hart, who earlier this season won the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in his Top Fuel debut, will carry the colors of R+L Carriers for next week’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. The R+L Carriers Top Fuel dragster will…
#StumpBob: Who holds the record for qualifying No. 1 and losing in round one?
Being the No. 1 qualifier, you're expected to win Round 1 (and many more) at every national event, and while that is often true, there are exceptions to the rule.
Obviously, the No. 1 qualifier is expected to win Round 1 (and many more) at every national event, and while that is often true, there are exceptions to the rule. Let’s take a look.
In Top Fuel, Tony Schumacher has the most No. 1 spots with…
Hard Work and Headlines: Haddock, Woodruff on the NHRA Insider podcast
Funny Car racer Terry Haddock and Scott Woodruff of JEGS join host Brian Lohnes on this wide-ranging episode of the NHRA Insider.
Funny Car racer Terry Haddock and Scott Woodruff of JEGS join host Brian Lohnes on this wide-ranging episode of the NHRA Insider.
Haddock tells the story of his incredible weekend in Epping, where he appeared in a first…
ScottRods AA/Gassers will make exhibition runs at Summit Nationals in Norwalk
The ScottRods AA/Gasser series will be making a special appearance at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, both on and off the track with exhibition runs and a static pit-area display.
The ScottRods AA/Gasser series will be making a special appearance at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. The ScottRods group will be a big part of the festivities at Summit Motorsports Park both on and off the track with…
Top Fuel rookie Josh Hart adds sponsors, more dates to his 2021 season
It’s already been a standout rookie season for Top Fuel newcomer Josh Hart, who won his debut race and has since advanced to another final round in four appearances, but it just keeps getting better as new sponsorship will allow him to attend more events.
It’s already been a standout rookie season for Top Fuel newcomer Josh Hart, who won his debut race and has since advanced to another final round in four appearances.
But Hart continues to be hard at work off the track, trying to secure more…
Jr. Drag Racing champ Rylie Trumble is adding to his family’s legacy in the sport
When Rylie Trumble got behind the wheel of a Jr. Dragster and began his racing career, he had one simple goal: “When I first started, all I wanted to do was win a race.” Now he's a three-time Conference Finals champ.
When Rylie Trumble got behind the wheel of a Jr. Dragster and began his racing career, he had one simple goal: “When I first started, all I wanted to do was win a race.”
Fast-forward seven years and hundreds of passes down the dragstrip, and…
The Science of Winning: Let It Be
Let it be. These three words can be interpreted in two distinctly useful ways. The first: whatever happens, happens. The second: whatever our lofty desire or dream … let it come to fruition. Not necessarily, “Make it happen!” Rather, let it be.
There is an innocence to beginning. Whether it’s blissful ignorance or genuine curiosity (or a combination of both), we often enter into new situations and pursuits with an open mind and a desire to soak it all in. We’re at the base of the mountain…
Southeast and Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock series combine for Norwalk exhibition
Members of the Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association and the Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Association will combine for an epic 10-car exhibition at the upcoming Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
Vintage Pro Stock machines will be out in force at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park as members of the Southeast and Midwest Pro Stock Associations combine for exhibition runs and a pit-area display featuring many…
Five things we learned at the TascaParts.com New England Nationals
After a year's absence due to the pandemic, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to New England Dragway for the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, race No. 6 of the 2021 season. Here's what we learned.
After a year's absence due to the pandemic, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to New England Dragway for the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, race No. 6 of the 2021…
2021 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals slated for June 21-25
The NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals will take place June 21-25 at Osage Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa, Okla. The event draws hundreds of racers from throughout the country, competing for Wallys and a share of the event purse.
For racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, there is no bigger win than at one of the two Conference Finals events held each year, and it’s almost about time for the first of those events in 2021. The NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western…
Aaron Stanfield wins Pro Stock at TascaParts.com New England Nationals
The third-generation racer is a threat to win in every car he gets in. His Elite-powered Camaro qualified number three and worked through a field of holeshot hotshots before besting the master of Pro Stock himself, Greg Anderson.
Aaron Stanfield grew up in a drag racing dynasty. His father Greg Stanfield and his late-grandfather Howard Stanfield are two of drag racing's all-time greats. The bar was set high at an early age for the 26-year-old…
Billy Torrence wins Top Fuel at New England Nationals; collects seventh Wally
After qualifying in the No. 1 spot in an impossible-to-touch Friday-night blast, Torrence wins in his first competitive event at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
The Torrence family came into Epping as the Top Fuel team to beat. With momentum, past success, and the Lagana Brothers who literally grew up running at New England Dragway. Billy Torrence was the Capco Contractor to master the power-to-traction…
John Force wins his 153rd career Wally in Funny Car at New England Nationals
It was an all-John Force Racing Funny Car final at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, andJohn Force and collected his 153rd career Wally.
It seemed inevitable that the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila was going to be a runaway win for Don Schumacher Racing’s Matt Hagan. But there is a new “Fastest Man in New England” to celebrate tonight,…
Mitch Myers, Chris Marshall take Seattle alcohol-class wins
Mitch Myers and Chris Marshall won in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively, to conclude the Division 6 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Pacific Raceways.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Pacific Raceways:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.226, 273.77 def. Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C…
Tune in to NHRA on FOX—Right Now! 1:30 p.m. ET to watch the New England Nationals
A preview of the racing action you can watch—right now—on your local FOX channel.
News and Notes from the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals
News and Notes from final eliminations at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila. Updated throughout the remainder of the event.
News and Notes from final eliminations at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila at New England Dragway. Updated throughout the remainder of the event.
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Wow! Terry Haddock advanced to the semis when Capps hazed the tires and the car caught fire!
Haddock advanced to the semifinals on a bye after defeating Capps in round 1. The last time Haddock advanced out of round 1 was the Charlotte Four-Wide in 2021.
Watch Terry Haddock, the man who famously says he's "too dumb to quit," advance to the semifinals at the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
New England Nationals Sunday preview
It’s race day in Epping; Who to watch, how to watch, and what you’ll see at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila
William Bradford, of the Mayflower, speaking in 1620 said that “All great and honorable actions are accompanied with great difficulty, and both must be enterprised and overcome with answerable courage.”
The road to an NHRA Championship is built…