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Dunn Racing 7-Eleven/Oberto Funny Car to make 2018 debut at Gatornationals
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will be the first of Jim Dunn Racing’s primary-sponsored races for 7-Eleven and Oberto Beef Jerky this season. The partnership also allows the race team to take part in high-profile events such as franchisee conventions.
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will be the first of Jim Dunn Racing’s multiple primary-sponsored races for 7-Eleven and Oberto Beef Jerky this season. The partnership between the race team, c-store retailer, and product vendor has grown…
Clontz, San Marino team take aim on rookie of the year honors, full season
Kelly Clontz, who made her NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut last year, will run the entire schedule this season in partnership with Joe Riccardi’s San Marino Excavating team in a bid to make the Countdown to the Championship and an eye on winning the Auto Club Road to the Future Award.
Kelly Clontz, who made her NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut last year with a trio of outings, will run the entire schedule this season in partnership with Joe Riccardi’s San Marino Excavating team in a bid to make the Countdown to the Championship…
Lohnes, Bloom preview the 2018 Pro Mod season ahead of Gatornationals
Brian Lohnes joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Modified season opener.
Brian Lohnes joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Modified season opener. They spoke about some of the changes in the Pro Modified class, the…
Steven Whiteley looking to defend Gainesville Pro Mod title
Steven Whiteley and his J&A Services Cadillac CTS-V are returning to Gainesville Raceway this weekend where he claimed the first Pro Mod National Event win of his career in 2017. Whiteley kicked off last season with a win and expects…
Three chances for victory at the Gatornationals for Pritchett
With two Wally trophies and a charity challenge on the line, Leah Pritchett, the quickest woman in NHRA history will go for a three-in-one at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, competing in Top Fuel, the Factory Stock Showdown, and the Papa John’s Charity Challenge.
With two Wally trophies and a charity challenge on the line, Leah Pritchett, the quickest woman in NHRA history will go for a three-in-one at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, competing in the Top Fuel category, the Factory Stock Showdown,…
McMillen ready to bring home first Gatornationals Wally
After getting his first win at the NHRA Toyota Nationals, Terry McMillen hopes to get his second victory at his sponsor's race at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Since making his first career final round at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in 2016, Terry McMillen has continued to make noteworthy strides in his NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel career. Last year was his most impressive to…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Street winner David Kiesel
Another first-time winner was Super Street champ David Kiesel, who downed Chris Borges in the final round. Kiesel, in his ’76 Vega, used his best light of the weekend, a .005 to help take a double-breakout win over Borges, 10.895 to 10.890. Kiesel,…
Salemi, Strange renew partnership
Melanie Salemi Motorsports has renewed its marketing partnership with Strange Engineering. Salemi will race the entire NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod schedule.
Melanie Salemi Motorsports has renewed its marketing partnership with Strange Engineering. For the 2018 race season Salemi’s Purple Reign ‘68 Firebird will again showcase the iconic Strange Engineering logo across its doors. MSM and Strange put the…
NHRA announces centerline/timing block violation policy for national events
NHRA has notified drivers of a rule change regarding centerline crossing and/or the striking of timing blocks. In addition to the current centerline policy of disqualifying runs/times, additional penalties will be imposed on drivers crossing the centerline or striking the timing blocks during any qualifying or elimination round.
Earlier today, NHRA notified drivers of a rule change regarding centerline crossing and/or the striking of timing blocks. In addition to the current centerline policy of disqualifying runs/times, additional penalties will be imposed on drivers…
Tricky Tipster favors DSR, McGaha, Krawiec at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
After being shut out in the desert, Don Schumacher Racing is favored for a sweep in the nitro categories at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals according to National Dragster's famed prognosticator, Tricky Tipster.
After being shut out in the desert, Don Schumacher Racing is favored for a sweep in the nitro categories at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals according to National Dragster's famed prognosticator, Tricky Tipster. Meanwhile, the defending…
Krawiec heads to Gatornationals with 200-mph pass on his mind
Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Eddie Krawiec hopes to make a 200 mph pass at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, and win the race, of course.
As the defending world champion, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Eddie Krawiec wants to keep that momentum going as the class opens its 2018 season at the…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Comp winner Trevor Harkema
Before relocating to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Trevor Harkema made his home in the Phoenix area and got his start racing in the Street class at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, so it was only fitting that he would return to the track to claim his first…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bryan Warr
Bryan Warr’s path to the win in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs began with a narrow win over six-time world champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. and included victories against past Super Gas champ Mike Ferderer and Ed Olpin, who won back-to-back Phoenix…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Stock winner Jody Lang
There is an art form to racing a lower-class car in Stock, and in the last three decades, Jody Lang has mastered it. Lang won for the fourth time in Phoenix after final-round opponent Brian McClanahan fouled by four-thousandths. Lang, driving his M/…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Stock winner Justin Lamb
Justin Lamb didn’t need to win another race to validate his dual world championships, but it didn’t hurt his confidence to pick up an early-season victory. After a disheartening Pomona race that resulted in a pair of early exits, Lamb worked his way…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Gas winner Todd Barton
Super Gas winner Todd Barton was respectable throughout eliminations behind the wheel of his ’55 Chevy, but he shone brightest in the final round, where he coupled a .010 reaction time with a 9.905 to freeze out Val Torres Sr., who broke out by a…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
Justin Lamb and Jody Lang have now combined to win 48 NHRA national event titles following their victories in Super Stock and Stock, respectively, at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Lamb, the reigning Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champ in Stock and Super Stock, won for the 19th time in his career, and Lang bagged his 29th career win.
Justin Lamb and Jody Lang have now combined to win 48 NHRA national event titles following their victories in Super Stock and Stock, respectively, at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Lamb, the reigning Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champ in Stock and…
NHRA legend Don Garlits previews the 49th edition of the historic Gatornationals
Don Garlits joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Garlits spoke about the race, his museum and a recent experience at Gainesville Raceway with the new Dodge Demon.
Audrey Worm will kick off rookie Top Fuel campaign in Gainesville
Audrey Worm, who made her Top Fuel debut in the Leverich Racing dragster at last year’s Reading event, will kick off an ambitious eight-race 2018 campaign and a bid for the Auto Club Road to the Future Award at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Audrey Worm, who made her Top Fuel debut in the Leverich Racing dragster at last year’s Reading event, will kick off an ambitious eight-race 2018 campaign and a bid for the Auto Club Road to the Future Award at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Dragster winner Paul Nero
Last year, Paul Nero won the Sonoma event and made a strong push for the world championship in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs before ultimately finishing second to Lynn Ellison. Now, Nero is ahead of last year’s pace after collecting his third…
Brown, Torrence will tackle Mint 400 off-road race this weekend in Nevada
Top Fuel buddies Antron Brown and Steve Torrence will tackle a new challenge together this weekend as they team up to race in the Mint 400 off-road race in a fully factory-backed Polaris RZR.
Austin Prock test drives new Hawley Drag Racing School Funny Car
Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School unveiled this week its new John Force Racing-built 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Alcohol Funny Car, and JFR developmental driver Austin Prock was the first to make laps in the state of the art machine at Gainesville Raceway.
Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School unveiled this week its new John Force Racing-built 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Alcohol Funny Car, and JFR developmental driver Austin Prock was the first to make laps in the state of the art machine at Gainesville Raceway…
With strong early start, Torrence team is already up to championship speed
It took Steve Torrence six events to get his first race win last season, but the perennial Top Fuel championship contender is already on the scoreboard this year after his win in Phoenix, and assistant crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr. says the team is pumped up for the year ahead.
Indy bureau chief John Kernan checked in with the Capco team at their Indiana shop.
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1984 Gatornationals
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1984 Gatornationals.
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1984 Gatornationals.
Some of the highlights include barrier-…
Unwinding the sidewinder story
A behind-the-scenes look at the circumstances leading to the creation of Don Garlits' sidewinder Top Fueler, and other wild machines created by the brothers Sage, as well as a farewell to influential chassis builder Roy Fjastad.
Reaction to last week’s column on the Swamp Rat 27 sidewinder was, quite predictably, strong and loud. “Big Daddy” is such a seminal figure in our sport and in our lives…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Roundtable
NHRA Reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick are joined via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio presented by Papa John's by NHRA on FOX broadcasters Dave Rieff and Tony Pedregon as well as Indy bureau chief John Kernan to preview the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Lindberg to debut new look in Gainesville
Jonnie Lindberg and the Head Racing Funny Car will have a new look in Gainesville with addition of Landmeco backing on a Ford Mustang body.
Jonnie Lindberg, a finalist in his nitro debut at the 2017 Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, will fly the familiar colors of Landmeco during this year’s event on March. Lindberg’s Head Racing entry was rebuilt following a harrowing two-car accident…
Mooresville Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network
Mooresville Dragway has joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division, as a NHRA member track. Mooresville Dragway, located in the heart of stock-car country, Mooresville, N.C., hosts events March through November.
Mooresville Dragway has joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division, as a NHRA member track.
Mooresville Dragway, located in the heart of stock-car country, Mooresville, N.C., hosts events March through November. A weekly points championship,…
Behind the Numbers: Rounding out our evaluation of drag racing performance
Averaging elapsed and reaction times is good, but rewarding consistency is just as important. That's where success percentage comes into play. You already have an idea of who excels at it, now we're going to put numbers next to the faces.
Getting from the starting line to the finish line quickly is essentially the stated goal of a drag race. Yes, doing so more quickly than the person in the other lane(s) is a major part of the equation, but you can (probably) only control your own…
Win big prizes in 2018 NHRA Sweepstakes
A 2018 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide motorcycle is the grand prize in the 2018 edition of the NHRA Sweepstakes, and four other lucky winners will also win cool prizes.
NHRA and its partners are proud to offer an opportunity for NHRA fans to enter for a chance to win the NHRA Sweepstakes. Five winners will be selected after the contest ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 15, 2018.
GRAND PRIZE:…