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What goes into preparing a nitro Funny Car for the varying conditions of the Western Swing? Auto Club crew chief Jimmy Prock talks about his preparations as he and driver Robert Hight hope to sweep the Swing for the first time and the busy six weeks ahead.

Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey sat down with NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss her recent 46th career win in Norwalk and her outlook for the rest of the season.

Containing a nitro engine's cylinder pressure means head and main stud clamping forces not seen in any other engine. Rahn Tobler explains how those clamping loads have increased as engine power has reached more than 11,000 hp.

Be sure to catch the premiere of The Bachelorette tonight with Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff as one of the contestants looking for love. Here's our preview of the upcoming show and an explanation of what may lay downtrack for Vandergriff.

Joe Carnasciale, Larry Miller, and Shane Oakes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Numidia Dragway.

Blake Alexander came into the world of NHRA nitro racing a little more than 10 years ago and has solidified a reputation as a driver who can bend and shift with the tide, take calculated risks move forward, and withstand the ebb and flow of an excruciatingly competitive category.

Funny Car's J.R. Todd discusses his recent Toyota "Sponsifier" commercial, the upcoming, Western Swing, and the success of the new GR Toyota Supra body.

Cody Lane won in Comp at both events of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division doubleheader race at Woodburn Dragstrip.

Part 2 of the adventure follows our hero through some pretty severe trials and tribulations in pursuit of a competition license. It ain't as easy as it seems ...

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway and the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Woodburn Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.

NHRA and its broadcasting team was recently honored with six prestigious Telly awards for video excellence during the 2021 season and the beginning of the 2022 campaign.

Hop into the Nitro Time Machine for a look back at the final rounds at the 1993 Mile-High Nationals featuring Mike Dunn vs. Doug Herbert, Cruz Pedregon vs. Gordie Bonin, Bob Glidden vs. Warren Johnson, and Dave Schultz vs. John Myers.

Of the 38 Top Fuel track records in existence, Brittany Force owns 21 of them. Second-place track record holder Clay Millican comes in with 4—albeit those came when he had David Grubnic as his crew chief—who currently tunes for Force.

With fixed rear suspension a Vance & Hines Pro Stock Suzuki motorcycle relies on a slow-rebounding front fork to maximize traction on the rear tire.

Bandimere Speedway will once again play host to the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals July 15-17 as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series kicks off its famed three-race NHRA Western Swing.

With a mix of Frank Iaconio power and Elite Motorsports tuning, data, and setup, Pro Stock's Cuadra family has created a unique team structure with performance goals of their own.

After winning the 2018 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Top Fuel, Blake Alexander returned to Summit Racing Motorsports Park in a Funny Car the following year. While his results weren't as successful, you will see in this Dodge Tales from the Strip they were nothing short of spectacular.

The torque and power produced by a 500-cid nitromethane-burning Top Fuel Hemi come from the massive cylinder pressures pushing down on the pistons. If not contained, that pressure will escape the combustion chambers (in this case through the head gasket) and cause devastating results.

Top Fuel’s Josh Hart will be taking part in his first Western Swing, but his veteran team, led by Ron Douglas, is getting the R+L Carriers team well-prepped in advance of the Swing-opening event in Denver.

Now in his third season back in the seat racing for Wallys after a nine-year hiatus, Doug Foley is more committed than ever to bringing the Foley Lewis Racing program to the next level.

Happy Fourth of July from the NHRA to all of our fans, racers, sponsors, and supporters.

At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 690 (S. Res. 690) recognizing July 8, 2022 as Collector Car Appreciation Day.

As the calendar turns to July, we’re rapidly approaching the midway point of the 2022 season. So far, the show has been spectacular with record-setting performances, surprise winners, and dominant performances by championship favorites. To that end, we’ve polled a handful of NHRA insiders and come up with our mid-season awards.

It was the summer of 1984, and the challenge was laid down: Could a wannabe-race-car-driver transform from journalist into quarter-mile hero? First of two parts.

Ron Capps and opponent Dale Creasy Jr. nearly collided in round one of Funny Car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals after Creasy lost traction and veered into Capps' lane. The reigning world champ recounts it all for NHRA.com readers.

In addition to the thunderous Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Summit Motorsports Park, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Brian Lohnes is joined by Rob Flynn and Erica Enders to talk about the incredible seasons both of them are having. 

The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, spotlighting coverage from the NHRA New England Nationals and NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and packed with other features on NHRA Sportsman racers, is available online and in the mail to NHRA Members around the world.