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Josh Hart to promote TechNet and Brakes for Breasts at U.S. Nationals
For the second consecutive season, NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart will be racing pink in support of the Brakes for Breasts charity campaign aligned with his primary sponsor TechNet Professional.
For the second consecutive season, NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart will be racing pink in support of the Brakes for Breasts charity campaign aligned with his primary sponsor TechNet Professional, an elite network of automotive repair…
Tony Stewart added to FOX broadcast booth for Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals
Legendary championship-winning racecar driver and team owner Tony Stewart will be in the FOX broadcast booth for the biggest race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Legendary championship-winning racecar driver and team owner Tony Stewart is headed to the FOX broadcast booth for the biggest race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, this weekend’s prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S.…
Special events, concerts, and more add to Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals
Along with the incredible racing action from the stars in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the biggest race of the year, the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals on Aug. 31-Sept. 5 will feature a multitude of special events.
Along with the incredible racing action from the stars in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the biggest race of the year, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals on Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
Nitro Time Machine: We revisit the thrilling Top Fuel action from the 1991 U.S. Nationals
Watch many of the sport's biggest heroes in action including Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen, Frank Hawley, Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, and Dick LaHaie as we revisit the thrilling Top Fuel competition from the 1991 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
Tricky Tipster: Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
Tricky Tipster has made his picks for the 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and has labeled Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Erica Enders, and Joey Gladstone as the front-runners.
There is a general sentiment among all drag racers that a career is not complete without at least one U.S. Nationals victory. For what it’s worth, Tipster could not agree more.
Even those drivers who have won Indy before want to win again, and…
Crew chief Donnie Bender explains the finer points of a nitro clutch
A nitro clutch seems like a complex piece of machinery but veteran crew chief Donnie Bender helps us get a better understanding of how NHRA racers harness 11,000 horsepower in this week's Tech Tip.
Nitro Time Machine: Classic Funny Car action from the 1974 U.S. Nationals
In the latest edition of Nitro Time Machine, we take a trip back to the 1974 U.S. Nationals to check in on the nitro Funny Car class with appearances by Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, Kosty Ivanov, Al Bergler, and Mike Miller.
Dodge Hemi Challenge Returns to the Big Go for its 21st edition
The Dodge Hemi Challenge, which showcases '68 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda Super Stock entries, will return to the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals for the 21st consecutive season.
The 21st edition of the longest-running, continuous, specialty race in NHRA history, the Dodge Hemi Challenge, will once again take center stage at the 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sept. 1-2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway…
Nitro Time Machine: The first time Indy was held in Indy
The event that is today known as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals began in Great Bend, Kan., in 1955 and it was held in Indianapolis for the first time in 1961. Here are the highlights.
NHRA Insider podcast: The Big Pre-Show for the Big Go
National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to take a look at the upcoming Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals as well as a look back at Brainerd.
NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to take a look at the upcoming Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals as well as a look back at Brainerd. Over the…
A look inside Brownsburg's newest racing business, Precision Built Race Cars
Joe Fitzpatrick and Dan Murphy, who previously worked as fabricators and chassis builders at Don Schumacher Racing, have gone into business for themselves, launching Precision Built Race Cars in Brownsburg, Ind.
Coughlin, Bogolo, Frantz victorious at the Battle at the Beech
Mike Coughlin, Tony Bogolo, and Todd Frantz collected wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Beech Bend Raceway Park for the annual Battle at the Beech.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Battle at the Beech:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Mike Coughlin, Dublin, Ohio, 5.346, 270.43 def. Jasmine Salinas,…
Fricke, Cox, Eckel lead Division 1 winners at New England Dragway event
Jackie Fricke, DJ Cox Jr., and Don Eckel led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at New England Dragway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at New England Dragway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.274, 276.80 def. Karen…
Huge 43-car nitro field set to thrill at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
More than 40 nitro cars will be competing in Top Fuel and Funny Car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, including 25 teams in Top Fuel alone. More than 900 cars will be taking part in NHRA's oldest and most prestigious event.
The world’s biggest drag race, next weekend’s prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, will also feature a huge collection of Top Fuel and Funny Car standouts looking for a legacy-making…
NHRA: Speed For All video game released; check out the new gameplay video!
The NHRA: Speed For All video game has been released! Check out the new gameplay video featuring Brittany Force and Steve Torrence at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to see some of the mechanics of the game.
The NHRA: Speed For All video game has been released! Immerse yourself into the teams, tracks, tuning, and strategies, then strap into the driver’s seat in your ultimate quest to become the Champion among the true Beasts of the Strip. NHRA…
After Brainerd win, Capco team goes to work preparing for Indy
The Capco Contractors team took a day or so to celebrate Steve Torrence's victory in Brainerd and then went back to work preparing for the biggest event of the year, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Lane doubles up on final day of Yellowstone Drag Strip Division doubleheader
Cody Lane doubled up Sunday, winning in Comp and Stock as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division wrapped up its doubleheader weekend at Yellowstone Drag Strip.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Yellowstone Drag Strip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.730, 211.86 def. Shawn Cowie…
“Top Fuel at Indy,” 50 years ago
Calling something "Top Fuel at Indy" used to be the ultimate compliment. After all, what could be bigger than NHRA’s most recognized class at its biggest and most prestigious event? With that in mind, let's take a trip back 50 years ago, for Top Fuel at Indy, 1972.
In my first Christmas at National Dragster in 1982, back when the annual NHRA holiday party included a segment where gag gifts were given in a “Secret Santa” way, former ND Editor George Phillips mocked up an album cover for…
Farrell, Frantz, and Darroch lead winners at postponed Route 66 completion
Mike Farrell, Todd Frantz, and Brent Darroch led the winner's list at the rain-delayed conclusion of the Route 66 Raceway Lucas Oil Series event, contested at Beech Bend Raceway Park.
The following are Thursday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division rain delayed event at Route 66 Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Jasmine Salinas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.312, 270.92 …
NHRA Career Opportunities
NHRA has a number of new job openings in the field, including Northeast Division Director and Division Services Coordinators in the North Central and South Central Divisions, as well as NHRA Safety Safari drivers.
NHRA has a number of new job openings in the field, including Northeast Division Director and Division Services Coordinators in the North Central and South Central Divisions, based in the Indianapolis and Dallas areas, respectively, as well as…
Hot as the weather: Sizzling summer issue of National Dragster has it all
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster has landed, with complete coverage from the Camping World, Lucas Oil, and Hot Rod Heritage series and packed with features about the racers you need to meet.
READ THE NEW ISSUE
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster has landed, with complete coverage from the…
Nitro Time Machine: Highlights from the 1968 Nationals at Indy
In the latest edition of Nitro Time Machine, we go way back to the 1968 Nationals at Indy to see many of NHRA's biggest stars including Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, Ronnie Sox, and Dick Landy.
NHRA stars set to shine at prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
The event that drag racing fans and drivers have waited for all season, the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, is set to take place on Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and there’s plenty in store on the sport’s grandest stage.
The event that drag racing fans and drivers have waited for all season, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, is set to take place on Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and there’s plenty in store…
WATCH: Behind the Scenes with the winners at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Steve Torrence and Bob Tasca III walked away as the respective winners in Top Fuel and Funny Car at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, but not before some raucous celebrating with their crews and receiving congratulations from their vanquished foes at the top end.
Tricky Tipster: Pep Boys Top Fuel and Funny Car Allstar Callouts
The upcoming Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is packed with extra features and special events, not the least of which is the Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout for nitro Funny Cars and the completion of the Top Fuel event from Gainesville.…
Doug Gordon vows to resume points battle despite nasty Brainerd crash
Points leader Doug Gordon’s hopes for a second Top Alcohol Funny Car world championship in three seasons took a hit almost as hard as his shunt with the Brainerd Int’l Raceway guardwall at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, but the 2020 world champ isn't giving up.
Points leader Doug Gordon’s hopes for a second Top Alcohol Funny Car world championship in three seasons took a hit almost as hard as his shunt with the Brainerd Int’l Raceway guardwall in a losing first-round race at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals…
Maynard Family Racing adds Phil Shuler to crew chief lineup
The Maynard Family Racing team has announced that crew chief Phil Shuler has joined the Tony Schumacher-piloted Top Fuel operation in an official capacity.
The Maynard Family Racing team (JCM) has announced that crew chief Phil Shuler has joined the Tony Schumacher-piloted Top Fuel operation in an official capacity.
The news shouldn’t come as a major surprise for NHRA fans, who may have…
Field set for Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout at U.S. Nationals
The field of eight star Funny Car drivers is now set for the upcoming Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout specialty race, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 4 as part of the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
The field of eight star Funny Car drivers is now set for the upcoming Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout specialty race, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 4 as part of the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at…
Cowie, Westerfield, Speer lead Sportsman winners at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
In addition to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action at Brainerd International Raceway, nine Lucas Oil Series winners were also crowned in competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
In addition to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action at Brainerd International Raceway, nine Lucas Oil Series winners were also crowned in competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Shawn Cowie, who like many Canadian racers…