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Epping-Bristol doubleheader sparks memories of a similar memorable weekend
This weekend’s doubleheader at Bristol Dragway — completion of all four rounds of Top Fuel and Funny Car from the rained-out NHRA New England Nationals during qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals — sparks memories of late 2014, when Tony Schumacher won two events on the same weekend in Dallas.
“Let’s play two” may be a fairly common refrain in baseball, but it’s much more of a rarity in drag racing. The upcoming weekend’s doubleheader at Bristol Dragway — completion of all four rounds of Top Fuel and Funny Car from the rained-out NHRA New…
Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Bristol Dragway has been home to numerous great highlights in the last 20-plus years. Here's a look back at some incredible moments from the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Cameron Ferre, Paton Racing team up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Top Fuel racer Cameron Ferre will rejoin forces with Todd Paton and Paton Racing and head to Bristol Dragway this weekend, seeking success at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Top Fuel racer Cameron Ferre will rejoin forces with Todd Paton and Paton Racing and head to Bristol Dragway this weekend, seeking success at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Ferre, one of NHRA’s rising stars, will be competing in his first event…
Top Fuel’s Clay Millican is looking for big weekend at his home race in Bristol
Clay Millican remains the most recent Top Fuel winner in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the popular driver has a chance to continue his hot streak in a major way at Bristol Dragway, a track that means so much to him.
Clay Millican remains the most recent Top Fuel winner in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the popular driver has a chance to continue his hot streak in a major way at a track that means so much to him.
Millican and the NHRA return…
Weekend Rewind: 2023 NHRA New England Nationals
The NHRA New England Nationals was a testament to fortitude as Mother Nature played cruel games throughout the weekend, which ultimately ended up short of conclusion despite some dramatic racing. Let's take a look back at the event in our latest Weekend Rewind segment.
Tricky Tipster: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
With the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing tour headed to scenic Bristol Dragway for the Thunder Valley Nationals, Tricky Tipster has given the nod to Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera as the favorites to win in the four professional classes.
Unfortunately, last week’s New England Nationals was a washout so we never got a chance to see who’d celebrate wins at the historic facility. The good news is that the tour heads straight to another historic venue, Bristol Dragway, where the New…
A Soggy-Bottomed Epping Monologue and Bristol Explainer
Host Brian Lohnes delivers a monologue on the race that never was, the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. The event was a testament to the heartiness of the New England region fan and about how the NHRA will effectively pull off two national events over the course of three days this week.
On this short and sweet episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes delivers a monologue on the race that never was, the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. The event was a testament to the heartiness of the New England…
Josh Hart sees opportunity to make noise at Thunder Valley Nationals
Josh Hart has never shied away from a challenge, and the third-year Top Fuel driver is looking to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as a big opportunity for his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team.
Josh Hart has never shied away from a challenge, and the third-year Top Fuel driver is looking to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as a big opportunity for his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team. When he arrives in Bristol, Hart will have the opportunity…
Massive weekend on tap at Bristol Dragway as part of doubleheader race
The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals will come alive with even more nitro action than ever before in Bristol Dragway as the postponed NHRA New England Nationals will be completed in Bristol on Friday and Saturday, adding even more excitement to a weekend loaded with events.
The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol will have a lot more than just a new date this year, as Thunder Valley will come alive with even more nitro action than ever before in Bristol.
The postponed NHRA New England Nationals will be…
NHRA legend Don Prudhomme to be honored at San Diego Automotive Museum
The San Diego Automotive Museum in Southern California will open a permanent display honoring NHRA legend and champion Don “the Snake” Prudhomme.
The San Diego Automotive Museum in Southern California will open a permanent display honoring NHRA legend and champion Don “the Snake” Prudhomme.
Prudhomme, who has lived in the San Diego area for a quarter-century after retiring from the sport…
Tony Schumacher to be inducted into Bristol’s Legends of Thunder Valley
Eight-time Top Fuel world champ Tony Schumacher will be inducted into Bristol Dragway’s Legends of Thunder Valley, the historic track’s official Hall of Fame, during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 9-11.
Eight-time Top Fuel world champ Tony Schumacher will be inducted into Bristol Dragway’s Legends of Thunder Valley, the historic track’s official Hall of Fame, during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 9-11.
Six of Schumacher’s record 86…
New England Nationals will conclude at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals In Bristol
Due to inclement weather, the balance of the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals has moved and will now take place as part of this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, which takes place Friday-Sunday at Bristol Dragway.
Due to inclement weather, the balance of the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals has moved and will now take place as part of this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, which takes place Friday-Sunday at Bristol Dragway.
“We…
NHRA New England Nationals rain-delay photo gallery
Even though racing at the NHRA New England Nationals has ended, please enjoy these rainy-day images captured by the NHRA National Dragster photographers.
NHRA New England Nationals postponed until Monday
With continuing precipitation in the forecast, Sunday's activities at the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway have been postponed until Monday.
With continuing precipitation in the forecast, Sunday's activities at the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway have been postponed until Monday.
Gates will open at 8:00 a.m. ET with competition beginning at 11:00 a.m…
NHRA New England Nationals Monday Preview
Sunday was a complete wash-out at New England Dragway, but moving final eliminations for the NHRA New England Nationals to Monday did not defuse the enthusiasm of nitro drivers who remain battle-ready with eyes on the seventh NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series trophy of the season.
Sunday was a complete wash-out at New England Dragway, but moving final eliminations for the NHRA New England Nationals to Monday did not defuse the enthusiasm of nitro drivers who remain battle-ready, with eyes fixed firmly on the seventh NHRA…
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge curtailed due to rain; finalists share winnings
The predicted forecast was for cool temperatures conducive to record-setting runs and a pleasing outcome for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at New England Dragway. Unfortunately, the day turned into a tire-smoking affair before rain moved into the area and the day's action was called.
The predicted forecast was possibly for rain, but most certainly for cool temperatures that could have been conducive to record-setting runs and a pleasing outcome for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at New England Dragway. Unfortunately,…
Brown claims 50th No. 1, Green earns his first at the New England Nationals
The final day of qualifying for the NHRA New England Nationals was halted when rain moved into the area, but the spirits of Antron Brown (Top Fuel) and Chad Green (Funny Car) could not be dampened. Brown earned his long-awaited 50th low qualifier award, and Green locked into the first of his career.
The final day of qualifying for the NHRA New England Nationals ended abruptly after the early session when rain moved into the area, but the spirits of Antron Brown (Top Fuel) and Chad Green (Funny Car) could not be dampened. Brown earned his long-…
NHRA New England Nationals Saturday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographers captured action both on and off the racetrack on Saturday at the NHRA New England Nationals
With two chances to win in Epping, Ron Capps looking to build momentum in Funny Car
The 2023 season holds an opportunity that reigning Funny Car champion Ron Capps doesn't want to miss. After going back-to-back with series titles in 2021 and 2022, Capps can go three-in-a-row and four overall if he finishes this year as the top dog. For the veteran driver, it comes down to momentum – particularly at this, the mid-point of the regular season.
The 2023 season of NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series holds an opportunity that reigning Funny Car champion Ron Capps doesn't want to miss. After winning back-to-back series titles in 2021 and 2022, Capps can go three-in-a-row and four overall…
NHRA New England Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday Preview
Drastically different weather conditions on the second day of the NHRA New England Nationals are apt to throw crew chiefs chilly curve balls as they battle for position. For eight drivers, qualifying will decide more than position — the fourth of 12 Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenges will be contested as well.
Drastically different weather conditions on the second day of the NHRA New England Nationals are apt to throw crew chiefs chilly curve balls as they battle for qualifying position. For eight drivers, qualifying will decide more than which position…
VanPaepeghem, Scrivner, Williams top list of winners at Firebird Division 6 opener
Ralph VanPaepeghem, Steve Scrivner, and Shelby Williams led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Firebird Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Ralph VanPaepeghem, Garden Valley, Idaho, '32 Roadster, A/EA, 7.800, 133…
Nataas, Bellemeur shine at Cavalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park
Julie Nataas and Sean Bellemeur took wins in the Top Alcohol classes as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Summit Motorsports Park for the Stainless Works Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 17th annual Stainless Works Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Julie Nataas, Brownsburg,…
Perspective and patience are key in Tony Schumacher's Top Fuel journey
Eight championships and 86 national event wins don't fade from memory quickly, and the competition is certainly not wondering what's wrong with Tony Schumacher. Although he hasn't yet nabbed a trophy this year, Top Fuel's most winning driver is confident in his team and comfortable in the knowledge that their time will come.
Eight championships and 86 national event wins don't fade from memory quickly, and the competition is certainly not wondering what's wrong with Tony Schumacher. Although he hasn't yet nabbed a trophy in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…