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Fusion Sign & Design named Official Signage Partner of NHRA
Fusion Sign & Design has become the official signage partner of the NHRA. The Fusion Sign & Design team will work closely with NHRA to design and produce banners and signs to be displayed at NHRA events across the country.
Fusion Sign & Design has become the official signage partner of the NHRA. Through 2023, Fusion Sign & Design will provide the signage needs of NHRA. The Fusion Sign & Design team will work closely with NHRA to design and produce banners…
Get revved up for the new season with latest issue of NHRA National Dragster
As NHRA Sportsman drag racers head to the lanes, the all-new big-block version of NHRA National Dragster heads to mailboxes around the globe with more season previews and in-depth feature stories about the stars of our sport.
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As NHRA Sportsman drag racers head to the lanes, the all-new big-block version of NHRA …
NHRA Southern Nationals rescheduled
NHRA and Atlanta Dragway have teamed up to announce the new dates for the 40th annual NHRA Southern Nationals. The fan-favorite event will be moved to April 30-May 2.
NHRA and Atlanta Dragway have teamed up to announce the new dates for the 40th annual NHRA Southern Nationals. The fan-favorite event will be moved to April 30-May 2.
“We are looking forward to celebrating the 40th NHRA Southern Nationals…
Upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals to feature Nostalgia Pro Stock Exhibition
The Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association will be featured at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with a special exhibition and pit area display featuring iconic factory hot rods of the past.
Fans who attend the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will get a look into drag racing’s past thanks to the Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association. The North Carolina-based association will have a strong presence at Gainesville…
Tom Bailey takes on Rod Tschiggfrie in NHRA Street Car Showdown at Gatornationals
Tom Bailey and Rod Tschiggfrie, two of the best street car racers on the planet, will participate in the NHRA Street Car Showdown at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, a special grudge match held during the 52nd annual Gatornationals.
More than a year in the making, Tom Bailey and Rod Tschiggfrie, two of the best street car racers on the planet, will finally go head-to-head in the highly anticipated NHRA Street Car Showdown in Gainesville. The dynamic duo will stage a special…
NAPA, DSR extend partnership; Antonelli, Medlen chosen to lead Capps team
Don Schumacher Racing has announced that its longstanding partnership with NAPA Auto Parts will extend into the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season on a car driven by Ron Capps and tuned by co-crew chiefs and longtime DSR team members Dean "Guido" Antonelli and John Medlen.
Don Schumacher Racing has announced that its longstanding partnership with NAPA Auto Parts will extend into the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, as veteran driver Ron Capps makes a bid for a second Funny Car title aboard the NAPA…
DRAW prepares for annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament
DRAW’s annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament will take place this year on Wednesday, March 10, prior to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville.
DRAW’s annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament will take place this year on Wednesday, March 10, prior to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville. The tournament is being held at the Ironwood Golf Course, which is very close to…
Right Trailers partners with NHRA to sponsor ‘Right on the Number’ program
NHRA and Right Trailers, Inc. have teamed up to announce the “Right on the Number” program, a three-year agreement beginning this season.
NHRA and Right Trailers, Inc. have teamed up to announce the “Right on the Number” program, a three-year agreement beginning this season.
The “Right on the Number” program, sponsored by Right Trailers, plans to award a $1,000 cash prize to any…
A dream come true: Ray Kelley's flame-filled fun driving a jet dragster
Jet dragster driver Ray Kelley, a regular sight on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour is entering his fifth year living his dream, and the 49-year-old self-described thrill seeker will do it in an even bigger way in 2021.
Ray Kelley is entering his fifth year living his dream, and the 49-year-old self-described thrill seeker will do it in an even bigger way in 2021.
Kelley pilots the Game X Change jet dragster, a partnership that has been in place for a couple of…
NHRA Insider podcast: The Fire Within
Angelle Sampey and Bruno Massel Jr. join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Sampey discusses her new sponsor and bike, and Massel talks running Pro Stock, Comp, and his work on the NHRA on FOX TV shows.
Angelle Sampey and Bruno Massel Jr. join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.
The conversation with Sampey is about the amazing announcement of Mission Foods coming on board to sponsor her season on a…
Nitro Time Machine: Richard Tharp's explosive Top Fuel victory at the 1983 Springnationals
The 1983 Springnationals Top Fuel final featured an epic battle between longtime rivals Shirley Muldowney and Richard Tharp and as expected, there were fireworks.
Lucas Oil renews sponsorship of Brainerd event; 2021 tickets now on sale
NHRA, Brainerd International Raceway, and Lucas Oil Products teamed up to announce the renewal of Lucas Oil as the title sponsor of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, held Aug. 18-22.
NHRA, Brainerd International Raceway, and Lucas Oil Products teamed up to announce the renewal of Lucas Oil as the title sponsor of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, held Aug. 18-22.
NHRA fans flock to Brainerd International Raceway every year…
My first race car: Jack Wyatt
Longtime nitro Funny Car driver and crew member Jack Wyatt shares the interesting story of his first race car, a Chevy-powered 1949 Anglia that he debuted at age 14.
Tough Texan Christopher Dodd prepares to defend Super Comp world title
Christopher Dodd, the 2020 NHRA Lucas Oil Series Super Comp champion, joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss the effort that went into winning his first title, and how he plans to defend it this season.
NHRA Shop Talk: Spark Plugs
In the latest installment of NHRA Shop Talk, hosts Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart sparked a discussion with Rob Fisher of E3 Spark Plugs to talk about spark plugs.
In the latest installment of NHRA Shop Talk, hosts Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart sparked a discussion with Rob Fisher of E3 Spark Plugs to talk about spark plugs.
One of the most misunderstood components in an ignition system, the…
Kalitta Motorsports extends partnership with SealMaster
Kalitta Motorsports has extended its marketing partnership with SealMaster. SealMaster has been a major player in the NHRA at a variety of levels, and Kalitta Motorsports has enjoyed a direct, longstanding partnership with the company since 2014.
Kalitta Motorsports has extended its marketing partnership with SealMaster. SealMaster has been a major player in the NHRA at a variety of levels, and Kalitta Motorsports has enjoyed a direct, longstanding partnership with the Sandusky, Ohio-…
Prepare for success: Tips for getting ready to start your racing season
No matter your class of racing, winning comes from hard work, a little “racer luck,” and meticulous preparation. This story is about preparing to win.
With every new racing season comes dreams of winning rounds and taking home Wallys. NHRA drag racers have contested for this coveted piece of hardware for decades across a variety of classes. Hoisting a Wally means you’ve been successful competing…
NHRA Insider podcast: Rumors, scoops, and Top Fuel's newest team owner
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Josh Hart join host Brian Lohnes for two entertaining chats.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Josh Hart join host Brian Lohnes for two entertaining chats.
Pedregon talks about news, rumors, and innuendo he has been hearing around the NHRA hotbed of…
Expect more of the same as Matt Hagan prepares to go after fourth Funny Car title
After winning the 2020 Camping World NHRA Funny Car title, Matt Hagan and his crew chief Dickie Venables don't expect to make major changes as they prepare for their title defense.
Could 2021 be the year that Shawn Cowie finally wins the TAD championship?
If resiliency alone won world championships, Shawn Cowie probably would have run out of fingers for championship rings by now. The Top Alcohol Dragster racer finished in second place for the fourth straight time last season, but 2021 might be his year.
If resiliency alone won world championships, Shawn Cowie probably would have run out of fingers for championship rings by now.
The British Columbia native finished in second place in the 2020 Top Alcohol Dragster championship battle, but it…
BREAKING: Angelle Sampey to return with Vance & Hines four-valve Suzuki backed by Mission Foods
Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey will return to her Suzuki roots in 2021 with a new Vance & Hines four-valve entry backed by Mission Foods.
The Vance & Hines team has announced that Angelle Sampey, NHRA's winningest female racer, will ride the company's new four-valve Suzuki-powered Pro Stock Motorcycle in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. The team’s quest for the…
Joey Gladstone, JR Gray discuss their plans ahead of 2021 season debuts
Joey Gladstone and JR Gray join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Both men have backgrounds in drag racing's grudge scene and have worked their way to the worlds of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle and E3 Spark Plugs Pro Modified, respectively.
Joey Gladstone and JR Gray join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Both men have backgrounds in drag racing's grudge scene and have worked their way to the worlds of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle and E3 Spark Plugs…
Freeman, Morehead, and Hickman top winners at Orlando Winter Warm-up
Richard Freeman, Lincoln Morehead, and Blake Hickman led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series kicked off its 2021 season at Orlando Speed World Dragway with the Southeast Division Winter Warm-up.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division Winter Warm-up:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Richard Freeman, Wynnewood, Okla., '20 Ford, B/AA, 7.536, 120.81 def. Taylor…
Pro Stock racer Kyle Koretsky signs with Lucas Oil Products for 2021 season
After a successful rookie season that included a final-round appearance at the season-ending Dodge NHRA Finals in Las Vegas, Kyle Koretsky will carry the colors of Lucas Oil Products on his KB Racing Camaro.
Second-generation Pro Stock driver Kyle Koretsky, who was one of several standout candidates for the 2020 NHRA rookie of the year award, will return for his sophomore season in the class with the backing of Lucas Oil Products. Koretsky’s KB Racing-…
Watch free live coverage from Orlando Lucas Oil season opener on NHRA.tv
NHRA.tv is providing complimentary livestream coverage of the season-opening Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Orlando Speed World Dragway, Feb. 5-6, the first of many such events to be streamed this season. Racing continues Saturday at 9 a.m. Eastern.
Orlando Speed World Dragway in southern Florida will host the year’s first major event, its traditional Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, Feb. 5-6, the first of 46 events in the popular series for NHRA Sportsman competitors.…
Not every innovation works
Innovation has always been a hallmark of drag racing. New ideas – sometimes brilliant, sometimes harebrained – surfaced every weekend at tracks across the country. Some worked, some didn’t, but it even some that didn’t work still advanced the sport.
Input from last week’s column about the Cars That Changed Drag Racing was, as expected, voluminous and wide-ranging. There were some really good recommendations for the list (…
Stock champ Jody Lang recalls memorable 2020 season, readies for title defense
Newly crowned Lucas Oil Stock world champ Jody Lang joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his memorable 2020 season, his feared Malibu wagon, and his pending title defense.
An inside look at the new four-valve Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle engine combination
The landscape of the Pro Stock Motorcycle class figures to change dramatically this season with the arrival of new four-valve Suzuki engine technology. NEW VIDEO ADDED!
The Pro Stock Motorcycle class has long been one of NHRA’s most competitive and most diverse eliminators, and it figures to become even more competitive with the arrival of a new four-valve Suzuki engine package offered by Vance & Hines, the…
My first race car: Bob Tasca III
Born into a family that bleeds Ford blue, it's no surprise that Bob Tasca III's first race car was a Ford Mustang.
Tickets now on sale for prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals
NHRA’s biggest and longest drag race returns to Lucas Oil Raceway Park at Indianapolis for the 68th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals. Fans can purchase tickets now for this ever-thrilling event.
The world’s biggest drag race returns to Lucas Oil Raceway Park at Indianapolis for the 68th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals. Fans can purchase tickets now for this ever-thrilling event.
As is tradition at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, fans will be treated…