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Greenfield Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network in Northeast Division
Greenfield Dragway in Greenfield, Nova Scotia, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Northeast Division (Division 1).
Greenfield Dragway in Greenfield, Nova Scotia, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Northeast Division (Division 1).Greenfield Dragway sees race vehicles of all styles on the scenic track. From hot rods to motorcycles and…
2025 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team honored at PRI trade show
The third annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled Friday at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, with a live global audience watching the coronations on the NHRA stage.
The third annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled Friday at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis. The program, created by the staff of NHRA's official magazine, was again a huge hit. The roster is the…
NHRA unveils 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule
NHRA has announced the 2026 Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule, featuring a thrilling lineup of nostalgia drag racing events at legendary venues across North America in a celebration of drag racing heritage as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
NHRA has announced the 2026 Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule, featuring a thrilling lineup of nostalgia drag racing events at legendary venues across North America competitors in a celebration of drag racing heritage as part of NHRA’s 75th…
Factory Motor Parts named title sponsor of FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals
Factory Motor Parts, a leading global distributor of premium automotive parts, solutions, and services, has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park as part of an exciting multiyear partnership.
NHRA has announced that Factory Motor Parts (FMP), a leading global distributor of premium automotive parts, solutions, and services, has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park as part of an…
Kuhnle Motorsports Park joins NHRA Member Track network in Division 3
NHRA has welcomed Kuhnle Motorsports Park, a staple in Northeast Ohio motorsports for more than six decades, to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s North Central Division.
NHRA has welcomed Kuhnle Motorsports Park to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s North Central Division (Division 3).Originally opened in 1958, the historic quarter-mile facility has been a staple in Northeast Ohio motorsports for…
NHRA on FOX Stage kicks off the PRI Show Friday with full-day livestream from Indy
The 2025 PRI Show roars to life in Indianapolis with the NHRA on FOX Stage delivering a wall-to-wall Thursday livestream that captures the heartbeat of American motorsports.
Momentum carries straight into Friday as the NHRA on FOX Stage returns for Day Two of live programming from the 2025 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, broadcasting from NHRA Booth 7,032 inside the Indiana Convention Center. With a packed,…
JFR taps Jordan Vandergriff as new driver of the Cornwell Tools Funny Car
Jordan Vandergriff has been named as the driver of John Force Racing’s Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Veteran crew chief Chris Cunningham will tune the entry.
Jordan Vandergriff has been named as the driver of John Force Racing’s Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.The announcement was made Friday at the NHRA booth during Day 2 of the Performance…
Crew chief Aaron Brooks joins Dave Richards and the Bluebird Turf team
In a move aimed at strengthening the current program for the upcoming NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Scag Racing has named Aaron Brooks as crew chief on the Bluebird Turf/Dave Richards Funny Car team.Brooks, who started as a crew…
National Dragster's Year in Review issue recaps a wild and wonderful 2025 season
The December issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, the annual Year in Review special, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE ISSUEThe December issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, the annual Year in Review special, is now online in digital format and in…
U.S. 131 Motorsports Park set to join NHRA’s North Central Division
In an exciting move for NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, a standout facility in Martin, Mich., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of NHRA’s North Central Division (Division 3).
In an exciting move for NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, a standout facility in Martin, Mich., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of NHRA’s North Central Division (Division 3).Known as “The Fastest Track in…
Holly Springs Motorsports Park joins NHRA Member Track Network
NHRA officials are thrilled to announce that Holly Springs Motorsports Park in Holly Springs, Miss., has joined the extensive NHRA Member Track Network.
NHRA officials are thrilled to announce today that Holly Springs Motorsports Park has joined the extensive NHRA Member Track Network.A standout facility located in Holly Springs, Miss., Holly Springs Motorsports Park is home for some of the most…
Thursday's PRI Show livestream
The 2025 PRI Show roars to life in Indianapolis with the NHRA on FOX Stage delivering a wall-to-wall Thursday livestream that captures the heartbeat of American motorsports.
Positioned at the center of the industry’s biggest gathering, the NHRA stage returns as the place where teams, manufacturers, racers, track operators, and influencers converge to talk about the new season—including NHRA’s milestone 75th anniversary…
Nataas inks with PowerDrive Motorsport Futures to drive career prospects
Former Top Alcohol Dragster world champion Julie Nataas has further committed her future to NHRA’s Professional ranks by hiring PowerDrive Motorsport Futures to represent her in partnership development.
After making her initial runs last year in Funny Car and a trio of events this year behind the wheel of Del Worsham’s car, former Top Alcohol Dragster world champion Julie Nataas has further committed her future to NHRA’s Professional ranks by…
NHRA new division logos designed to celebrate the past, invoke the future
NHRA has created commemorative new logos for each of its seven geographical divisions, the first update to iconic logos in decades and one that represents a unified design without losing the individuality that racers and fans have associated with their home divisions for decades.
In advance of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, NHRA has created commemorative new logos for each of its seven geographical divisions, the first update to iconic logos in decades and one that represents a unified design without losing the…
Seasoned track officials, promoters join NHRA for TOPS panel at PRI
NHRA and TOPS (Track Operators, Promoters, and Sanctioning Body) are working together to host a two-day panel that takes place Thursday and Friday, featuring racetrack officials and race promoters at this year’s PRI Show in Indianapolis.
NHRA and TOPS (Track Operators, Promoters, and Sanctioning Body) are working together to host a two-day panel that takes place Thursday and Friday, featuring racetrack officials and race promoters at this year’s PRI Show in Indianapolis.This year’s…
The Insiders talk crew chief chaos, more changes, and 2026
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes to talk about the chaos of crew chiefs in the NHRA nitro ranks right now.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes to talk about the chaos of crew chiefs in the NHRA nitro ranks right now, fresh news about a Top Fuel team, landing places for the experienced…
PRI Show highlights NHRA drag racing in Indy
The 2025 PRI Show, where American motorsports gathers, is here. As life-long partners, NHRA and PRI share a connection that will be on display at this phenomenal industry show
The displays are being built, the lights are coming up, and the heartbeat of American motorsports once again echoes through the halls of the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show. The 2025 PRI Show officially opens Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 9…
2026 national event class schedule released; purse increases set for Lucas Oil Series
Heading into its 75th anniversary season, NHRA has announced the full category schedule for all racing classes that will compete in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events during the highly anticipated celebratory 2026 campaign.
Heading into its 75th anniversary season, NHRA has announced the full category schedule for all racing classes that will compete in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events during the highly…
It's been a super-silly Silly Season so far; what looms next at the PRI Show?
As the Performance Racing Industry Show looms this week in Indianapolis with its annual promise of new deals being announced, the sport is bracing for another round of big news. Here's a recap of Silly Season so far.
As the Performance Racing Industry Show looms this week in Indianapolis with its annual promise of new deals being announced, the sport is bracing for another round of big news.The annual Silly Season, where teams and drivers and sponsors and…
In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
Upcoming Apex Racing Foundation in Utah joins NHRA Member Track network
NHRA officials have announced the build of a new NHRA-sanctioned track as part of NHRA’s Pacific Division (Division 7) with the upcoming Apex Racing Foundation in Utah’s Duchesne County.
NHRA officials have announced the build of a new NHRA-sanctioned track as part of NHRA’s Pacific Division (Division 7) with the upcoming Apex Racing Foundation in Utah’s Duchesne County.Groundbreaking for Apex Racing Foundation will take place at 11…
10 unforgettable Sportsman moments from the 2025 NHRA season
Now an annual tradition, we've once again selected 10 unforgettable Sportsman racing moments from the recently completed 2025 NHRA Drag Racing season.
With thousands of racers and hundreds of events to choose from, it’s just about impossible to pick just 10 favorite moments from the recently completed 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, but once again, we’ve managed to sift through an entire…
Buddy Hull announces return to team ownership in Funny Car for 2026
Buddy Hull has parted ways with Jim Dunn Racing after two seasons and will be returning to the role of NHRA team owner and driver for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and beyond under the Hull Racing banner.
Buddy Hull will be returning to the role of NHRA team owner and driver for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and beyond under the Hull Racing banner. The business owner from Dallas, Texas, parted ways with Jim Dunn Racing after two…
Last chance to enter NHRA Sweepstakes for a chance to win great prizes
This Friday, Dec. 12, is the last day for fans to enter the giant NHRA Sweepstakes, featuring great prizes from NHRA partners Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Summit Racing Equipment.
The 2025 NHRA Sweepstakes will feature a variety of prizes from NHRA partners. Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Summit Racing Equipment are all part of this year’s NHRA Sweepstakes, which is…
Three-time Super-class world champ Bogacki sets his sights on Top Dragster
Three-time NHRA world champion Luke Bogacki will set his sights on the Top Dragster category in 2026, piloting a Moser Engineering-backed American Race Cars dragster with additional partnership from Advanced Product Design and Watts Auto Diesel Service.
Three-time NHRA world champion Luke Bogacki will set his sights on the Top Dragster category in 2026, piloting a Moser Engineering-backed American Race Cars dragster with additional partnership from Advanced Product Design and Watts Auto Diesel…
2025 Top Fuel season stats
NHRA keeps detailed statistics across many categories, tracking traditional stats like reaction-time average and other more complex metrics like full-run completion and more. Here's a look at the leaders in many of the statistical categories in Top Fuel.
Drag racing might seem to be limited in stats compared to stick and ball sports like baseball, but NHRA on FOX producer Pete Richards keeps detailed statistics across many categories over the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, tracking…
Reynolds, Kullberg join Cruz Pedregon Racing for the 2026 NHRA season
Cruz Pedregon Racing has announced the addition of two highly respected veterans of the sport, Terrance “Rip” Reynolds and Chris "Warrior" Kullberg, to its 2026 Funny Car operation.
Cruz Pedregon Racing (CPR) has announced the addition of two highly respected veterans of the sport, Terrance “Rip” Reynolds and Chris "Warrior" Kullberg, to its 2026 Funny Car operation. Both bring decades of winning experience, proven leadership,…
The Top 5 Moments of Doug Kalitta's 2025 Top Fuel world championship
Doug Kalitta's second Top Fuel world championship in three years was way different than his first in 2023. Here's a look back at five defining moments from "Air Doug's" second title season.
2025 Funny Car season stats
NHRA keeps detailed statistics across many categories over the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, tracking traditional stats and complex metrics. Here's a look at the leaders in many of the statistical categories in Funny Car.
NHRA on FOX producer Pete Richards keeps detailed statistics across many categories over the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, tracking traditional stats and complex metrics. Here's a look at the leaders in many of the statistical…
Re-telling NHRA history: The 75th anniversary book and other special projects
A handsome 75th anniversary coffee-table-style book, NHRA 75: A Legacy of Speed, is coming soon to your bookshelf. Currently in final production, here's a look at what went into the creation of the keepsake and what fans can expect, plus a peek behind the curtain at the Top 75 Drivers, Top 75 Moments, and 75th Anniversary website projects.
My one bright point to the soggy ending of the 2025 season is that with the results and championships stamped into history, it allowed us to finally wrap up production of the 75th anniversary coffee-table book, NHRA 75: A Legacy of Speed,…




















