Matt Hagan's crew is already hard at work preparing for title defense in 2024
Dickie Venables and the Dodge Direct Connection team that powered Matt Hagan to his fourth NHRA Funny Car world championship are already eyeing a repeat. Venables recaps their 2023 title and talks about plans for next season.
Top 5 moments of Erica Enders' championship-winning 2023 season
Erica Enders clinched her sixth NHRA Pro Stock world championship in 2023 on the backbone of strong performances. Here's a look back at five defining moments from her championship-winning campaign.
Twas the Night Before Christmas, and all through the pits ...
Enjoy an NHRA-themed retelling of the classic Twas the Night Before Christmas ....
426 Hemi. Three numbers and four letters that changed drag racing forever
Designed 60 years ago, the first 426 Hemi engines destined for the strip were cast on Dec. 20, 1963.
The 426 Hemi engine was born to drag race. It's a legacy that NHRA celebrates with every SS/AA 'Cuda, Dart, and nitro Hemi-powered pass down the dragstrip. In 1964, the engine was supposed to make its first debut in competition at the NHRA…
Frank Manzo accepts Mike Castellana's National Dragster All-Star Team Pro Mod Driver of the Year
2023 Pro Mod Champion Mike Castellana wasn't the event favorite coming into the Pro Mod series final in Las Vegas—but he was the choice of National Dragster readers for the 2023 National Dragster All-Star Team.
Mike Castellana rallied after heavily damaging his AAP Camaro during a testing accident early in the season to clinch his first NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world championship and was voted Pro Mod Driver of the Year by the fans. His crew chief,…
Justin Ashley: "The more you win, the more you want to win"
Justin Ashley developed a taste for winning early this season, and he became insatiable as the year progressed. With the car to beat, the winner of the regular season was in championship contention until the final race in an exemplary year.
Justin Ashley developed a taste for winning early in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, and he became insatiable as the year progressed. With the car to beat, the winner of the regular season was in championship contention until…
Doug Kalitta accepts NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team award—Pro Driver of the Year
"We are real proud of the effort that we were able to put together, and Chad [Head] was a big part of making it all happen."—Doug Kalitta on winning the NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team Pro Driver of the Year award
Doug Kalitta, who emerged victorious in a winner-take-all final against Leah Pruett at In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals to end his 26-year championship quest in dramatic fashion, was named the NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team Pro…
Mike Salinas' team making their lists, checking them twice in advance of 2024
After a season in which they challenged for the Top Fuel championship, Mike Salinas' Scrappers Racing team is hard at work going over data and preparing for the 2024 season, as crew chiefs Rob Flynn and Aaron Cave explain.
Factory X presented by Holley class drew rave reviews in 2023 debut
Years from now, the 2023 season will be remembered as the year that Factory X presented by Holley went from concept to reality.
Years from now, the 2023 season will be remembered as the year that Factory X presented by Holley went from concept to reality.
Designed to bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock, Factory X features the popular…
Greg Anderson's late season push is keeping the veteran racer's drive alive
The regular season was unfulfilling for five-time Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson, but he came alive during the Countdown to the Championship and earned the No. 2 decal for his window. A near-miss of another series title has the most winning driver in category history eager to get back to it.
The regular season in 2023 was somewhat unfulfilling for five-time Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson, but he came alive during the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. In the end, Anderson earned the No. 2 decal for his window for the second…
Things we learned at the PRI Show
For three days each December, the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show in downtown Indianapolis becomes the hub of the auto racing world. Here’s a recap of some of the week’s biggest NHRA news.
For three days each December, the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show in downtown Indianapolis becomes the hub of the auto racing world. This year, the NHRA display in the main hall was ground zero for drag racing news, hosting a…
Clay Millican accepts NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team award—Best Social Media Account
"We won the NHRA National Dragster Best Social Media Account. Thanks to everyone who voted for this. I am so grateful to win anything that’s voted on by the fans I cannot thank you enough!!! I appreciate you folks !!!"
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NHRA Top Fuel star Clay Millican, who has given fans unparalleled backstage access to the running of a Top Fuel team through his social media…
Rewatch the NHRA on FOX live stream from the 2023 PRI Show—Day 3
Day 3 of the Performance Racing Industry trade show was filled with more announcements and National Dragster All-Star revelations on the NHRA stage.
embed: Guest 8:45 AM Terry Totten 9:00 AM Tom Hoover Jr. 9:15 AM Jerry Bickel Race Cars 9:30 AM Ben O'Connor—Impact Racing 9:45 AM…
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ recap: Jordan Vandergriff’s road to happily ever after
NHRA Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff’s journey for love continued on Thursday night’s season finale of ABC-TV’s Bachelor in Paradise (BiP).
NHRA Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff’s journey for love continued on last night’s season finale of ABC-TV’s Bachelor in Paradise (BiP).
To quickly recap the previous episode of BiP, Vandergriff accepted Mercedes Northup’…
PRI Show live broadcast — Day 2
Day 2 of the Performance Racing Industry trade show was filled with more major announcements and National Dragster All-Star revelations on the NHRA stage.
Time Guest 8:45 AM NHRA Division Directors 9:00 AM Geoff Turk—Factory X racer 9:15 AM Brittany Friesen (Brittany Automotive…
NHRA on FOX livestreaming the 2023 PRI Show—Major announcement at 9 a.m. ET
There are 116 days between the 2023 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and the 2024 NHRA Gatornationals—but there are no off days.
PRI Show live broadcast — Day 1
Catch all of the breaking news announcements and interviews from the NHRA stage at the annual PRI Show.
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ recap: Vandergriff’s road to happily ever after continues
NHRA Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff’s journey for love continued on last night’s episode of ABC-TV’s Bachelor in Paradise, and it was undoubtedly an episode to remember.
NHRA Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff’s journey for love continued on last night’s episode of ABC-TV’s Bachelor in Paradise (BiP), and it was undoubtedly an episode to remember.…
Ten unforgettable Sportsman moments from the 2023 season
With thousands of racers and hundreds of events to choose from, it’s hard to pick just 10 favorites from the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, but once again, we’ve managed to sift through an entire year’s worth of data to pick 10 of our favorites.
With thousands of racers and hundreds of events to choose from, it’s hard to pick just 10 favorites from the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, but once again, we’ve managed to sift through an entire year’s worth of data to pick 10 of our…
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ recap: Vandergriff’s journey for happily ever after continues
NHRA Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff returned to Bachelor Nation as a contestant on ABC-TV's Bachelor in Paradise Thursday night, and fans are very excited to see him on their screens again.
NHRA Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff returned to Bachelor Nation as a contestant on ABC-TV's Bachelor in Paradise (BiP), and fans are very excited to see him on their screens again. …
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Watch the South Central Division Cajun Classic live on NHRA.tv
The points-racing season might be over, but there's still racing to watch on NHRA.tv, including the South Central Division Cajun Classic from No Problem Raceway. Watch it for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the South Central Division Cajun Classic event from No Problem Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are Moser, Competition Products, Strange, and Weldon.
Fans…
Weekend Rewind: 2023 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
The In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals brought down the curtain on an exciting 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season with enough championship drama to fill two seasons. Here's a quick look back at some of the highlights.
23 for 2023: A look back at some of the 2023 season's memorable moments
The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season will go into the history books as one of the most memorable in the history of the sport. NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess offers his Top 23 Moments of 2023.
The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season will go into the history books as one of the most memorable in the history of the sport. Here’s one insider’s Top 23 Moments of 2023.
It’s Doug Kalitta … finally!
Having seen Doug…
See it here! 2023 NHRA Camping World Awards Ceremony—Plus Highlights!
Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera were crowned NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world champions, Chase Van Sant was recognized as NHRA Rookie of the Year, Chevrolet was presented with the NHRA Manufacturer's Cup, and NHRA Crew of the Year titles were awarded to a team in each professional category.
Watch the complete ceremony in its entirety—right here!
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Five Final Things We Learned at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
Naturally, we learned a lot in Pomona because it was easily one of the most dramatic events of the season with amazing performances, fantastic side-by-side racing, and loads of championship drama. Here are five things that stood out.
Naturally, we learned a lot in Pomona because it was easily one of the most dramatic events of the season with amazing performances, fantastic side-by-side racing, and loads of championship drama. Here are five things that stood out.
DOUG…
Hagan comfortable in the championship lead heading into final two days
After the opening day of qualifying at the In-N-Out Burgers NHRA Finals, Matt Hagan remains in the driver’s seat in the Funny Car championship battle, and that’s exactly where he wants to be, both in mind and body,
After the opening day of qualifying at the In-N-Out Burgers NHRA Finals, Matt Hagan remains in the driver’s seat in the Funny Car championship battle, and that’s exactly where he wants to be.
Hagan is built like an athlete and he’s the epitome of…
Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence gears up for incredible finish in Pomona
Steve Torrence jumped back into the Top Fuel points lead in Las Vegas, and heading into this weekend’s season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, he hopes to stay there for just one more race and win a fifth world championship.
A points lead that has changed hands five times in the past six races signals just how tight the racing has been in Top Fuel during the end of the regular season and the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
Steve Torrence went back…
Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA Finals
The NHRA World Finals has been a mainstay on the schedule since the 1960s, and this year's In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals will no doubt add to that history. Brian Lohnes takes a look back at five memorable moments from the history of the event.