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Weekend Rewind: Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway wowed Tennessee fans with wild action and amazingly close racing. Here's a look back at the weekend.
Tony Schumacher: From catastrophic engine failure to the winner's circle in one weekend
Before winning the 2024 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, Tony Schumacher experienced an engine explosion in his Top Fuel dragster that fans in the stands will never forget.
The incident occurred during the qualifying rounds, capturing the attention of fans and racers alike. As Tony Schumacher's dragster roared down the track, the engine lost multiple cylinders and let go with a massive explosion. The force of the…
DHDR developmental driver Madi Turley enjoys Bristol experience
During the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals last weekend, DH Davies Racing developmental driver Madi Turley spent the weekend as the NHRA Grassroots Racing ambassador.
During the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals last weekend, DH Davies Racing developmental driver Madi Turley spent the weekend as the NHRA Grassroots Racing ambassador. Turley, a 17-year-old Sportsman racer from Rutledge, Tenn., displayed her…
Second Sportsman Appreciation Dinner set for Aug. 27 at NHRA U.S. Nationals
On Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, NHRA will again host a Sportsman Appreciation Dinner at the NHRA U.S. Nationals to recognize the accomplishments and dedication of more than 800 racers and guests who will be attending this special event.
On Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, NHRA will again host a Sportsman Appreciation Dinner at the NHRA U.S. Nationals to recognize the accomplishments and dedication of more than 800 racers and guests who will be attending this special event.
The dinner…
5 Things We Learned in Bristol
From heated rivalries at full boil to poignant moments with drag racing legends, the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals had it all. Here are five things we learned this weekend in Bristol.
From heated rivalries at full boil to poignant moments with drag racing legends, the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals had it all. Here are five things we learned this weekend in Bristol.
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE IS PEAK DRAMA…
Five Sportsman champions crowned at Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five drivers also claimed wins in Lucas Oil Series competition at Bristol Dragway.
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five drivers also claimed wins in Lucas Oil Series competition at Bristol Dragway.
Byron Worner picked up his first national…
Bo Butner wins again with Bristol JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock title
Incoming points leader Bo Butner won his second consecutive Johnson's Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock event at this weekend's Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and claimed top speed of the meet along the way.
Bo Butner is finding his home in the Johnson's Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock division of NHRA drag racing. The incoming points leader won his second consecutive event in the series at this weekend's Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley…
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Sunday photo gallery
Sunday eliminations in Bristol went off with nary a hitch. Meander through this gallery of images captured by the esteemed NHRA National Dragster photographers on the last day of the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Kris Thorne named winner of Congruity NHRA Pro Mod series event in Bristol
Kris Thorne has been named the winner of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals following JR Gray's final-round disqualification in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+
NHRA announced the disqualification of J.R. Gray’s run on Sunday during a post-race inspection following the final round of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ due to a…
Schumacher, Prock, Coughlin, and Herrera roar to Bristol wins
Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher picked up his first win in 37 races on Sunday at Bristol Dragway's 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Austin Prock, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Gaige Herrera also won on Sunday in Bristol.
Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher picked up his first win in 37 races on Sunday at Bristol Dragway, defeating reigning world champ Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.…
David Janac wins his first Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title in Bristol
David Janac won for the first time in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
David Janac won for the first time in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The veteran driver powered his Janac Brothers Chevrolet COPO Camaro to victory from the No, 4…
Cottrell takes second Legends Nitro Series win of the season at Bristol event
Bobby Cottrell, winner earlier this season at the Legends Nitro Series opener at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, scored his second win of the season in the Austin & O'Brien Camaro, defeating Phoenix winner Geoff Monise in the final round.
Sunday News and Notes from the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
It's 74 degrees Fahrenheit out there and with plenty of cloud cover, which means challenge awaits for the crew chiefs as they navigate a racetrack unlike the sun-drenched surface they've dealt with so far here at Bristol Dragway. Here's how it's going down on Sunday.
Top Fuel round one
Doug Foley and Tony Stewart kick things off, and it's Foley advancing over Stewart's tire-smoking battle of a run.
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Tony Schumacher had a tough time in qualifying and landed in the No. 12 spot, but he's back to his…
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Sunday Preview
It's race day at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and with an early start time, the underlying energy is anything but chill. Teams are preparing to chase glory on the strip at one of the most breathtaking facilities on the tour. Here are a few things you should know.
It's race day at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and with an early start time, the underlying energy at Bristol Dragway is anything but chill. Teams are preparing to chase glory on the strip and beat Mother Nature to the…
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Saturday photo gallery
It was a fine day in Bristol, and National Dragster photographers seized the moment to capture some extraordinary images at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Here is a small sampling.
Smith, Prock, Millican, and Enders claim Mission #2Fast2Tasty wins in Bristol
Matt Smith earned his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win of the season at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and Funny Car points leader Austin Prock, Top Fuel's Clay Millican, and reigning Pro Stock champion Erica Enders also won the specialty race.
Matt Smith enjoyed an incredible day in Pro Stock Motorcycle at Bristol Dragway, taking the No. 1 qualifier and his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win of the season in front of a near-capacity crowd on Saturday at the 23rd annual Super Grip…
Prock, Millican, Anderson, and Smith rise to the top in Thunder Valley
At the conclusion of an action-packed day of qualifying for the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Clay Millican, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Matt Smith locked down low qualifier awards in their respective categories to set the tone for Sunday at Bristol Dragway.
At the conclusion of an action-packed day of qualifying for the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Clay Millican, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Matt Smith locked down low qualifier awards in their respective categories to set…
Saturday News and Notes from the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
News and notes from day two at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway
The second day of action at Bristol Dragway started with Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series eliminations. Stock, Super Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Top Dragster have all been on track before the first round of Pro qualifying for today, and Pro Mod is…
Schedule update to Sunday start time for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
NHRA and Bristol Dragway officials announced a schedule change for eliminations at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals due to the pending weather forecast for Sunday. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday at Bristol Dragway.
NHRA and Bristol Dragway officials announced a schedule change for eliminations at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals due to the pending weather forecast for Sunday. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday at…
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Saturday Preview
Welcome to the second day of action at picturesque Bristol Dragway, where the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals are in full swing under glorious blue skies with the promise of intensity reverberating off the Great Smokey Mountains.
Welcome to the second day of action at picturesque Bristol Dragway, where the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals are in full swing under glorious blue skies with the promise of intensity reverberating off the Great Smokey Mountains.…
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Friday photo gallery
National Dragster photographers scoped out the pits and captured spectacular images trackside on Friday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Here's a small sampling, for your viewing pleasure.
Millican impresses at home track, Prock, Enders, and Smith also No. 1 in Bristol
Top Fuel veteran Clay Millican made the quickest pass on Friday at Bristol Dragway, racing to the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Top Fuel veteran Clay Millican made the quickest pass on Friday at Bristol Dragway, racing to the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Matt…
Friday News and Notes from the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the opening day of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Welcome to majestic Thunder Valley. The first day of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals are unfolding beneath bright sunshine that has warmed the racing surface throughout the day heading into the kick-off round of qualifying. The early…