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Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster staff was all over Virginia Motorsports Park on Saturday, capturing all of the action on and off the track on the second day of the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
Matt Hagan on driving a Funny Car: 'You never know what you're gonna get'
Matt Hagan and crew chief Dickie Venables had Friday’s best Funny Car run at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in a session where few of their peers got down the track, and even though they both made it look easy, it was anything but.
Matt Hagan and crew chief Dickie Venables had Friday’s best Funny Car run in a session where few of their peers got down the track, and even though they both made it look easy, it was anything but, especially after a total track scrape by the NHRA…
Scott Palmer: He's not just a Top Fuel racer anymore
After years of chasing points at the highest level of NHRA Top Fuel competition, fan-favorite Scott Palmer doesn’t get behind the wheel of his nitro dragster that much anymore, but it’s not like he’s sitting around the house watching Netflix.
After years of chasing points at the highest level of NHRA Top Fuel competition, fan-favorite Scott Palmer doesn’t get behind the wheel of his nitro dragster that much anymore, but it’s not like he’s sitting around the house in Cassville, Mo.,…
Start time for Saturday qualifying at Virginia NHRA Nationals moved up to noon
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials have bumped the start of Saturday’s qualifying for the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park up an hour with Pro Stock Motorcycle now beginning at noon.
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials have bumped the start of Saturday’s qualifying for the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park up an hour. Pro Stock Motorcycle will now begin at 12 p.m., wi Top Fuel and Funny Car to follow at 12:…
Stevens, Smith lead winners at SRCA Dragstrip Division 5/Central Region event
James Stevens and Kyle Smith led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action this weekend at SRCA Dragstrip.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at SRCA Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
James Stevens, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.434, 263.41 def. Matthew…
Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
After a long and rain-delayed opening day of qualifying that was ultimately rewarding as five of the six existing track record were broken, teams will enter Saturday with some trepidation and a not especially friendly weather forecast.
After a long and rain-delayed opening day of qualifying that was ultimately rewarding as five of the six existing track record were broken, teams will enter Saturday with some trepidation and a not especially friendly weather forecast.
Points…
WATCH: McBride, Vantine square off In NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle exhibition race
Larry “Spiderman” McBride took on Dave Vantine and his Yellow Bullet in the first NHRA national event Top Fuel Motorcycle exhibition run in decades with Vantine taking the win with a 5.87 at 221 mph.
Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Angie Smith are opening-day leaders in Virginia
After a three-year absence, NHRA Drag Racing returned to Virginia Motorsports Park with Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Angie Smith earning the provisional low qualifying spots after a track-record-setting opening day of the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
After a three-year absence, NHRA Drag Racing returned to Virginia Motorsports Park with Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Angie Smith earning the provisional low qualifying spots after the opening day of the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
It took a…
Virginia NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster staff was all over Virginia Motorsports Park on Friday, capturing all of the action on and off the track on the opening day of the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
Doug Kalitta looking for first Top Fuel season win at Virginia NHRA Nationals
Doug Kalitta is still hunting for his 50th career win in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but it’s a quest he hopes can come to an end at this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Doug Kalitta is still hunting for his 50th career win in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but it’s a quest he hopes can come to an end at this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
The Top Fuel veteran remains…
Waiting out the wet stuff
NHRA announced Joe Castello took to the Virginia Motorsports Park pits during the rain delay to talk to some of the drivers about how they deal with the delays and on their hopes for the weekend.
We sent @WFOJoe into the pits to check in with drivers while we wait to get on track at the…
Confidence is key for Angelle Sampey as she pursues a fourth championship
More than a quarter-century after her debut, three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Angelle Sampey still has something to prove.
At this season's rendition of the Virginia NHRA Nationals, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Angelle Sampey will have an unusual opportunity for redemption aboard her Mission Foods Vance & Hines Suzuki. After proving she had the fastest bike on the…
Tricky Tipster: Virginia NHRA Nationals
After three long years, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series makes its long-awaited return to Virginia Motorsports Park for this weekend's Virginia NHRA Nationals, where Tricky Tipster has chosen Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Steve Johnson as the pre-race favorites.
We learned a lot from back-to-back NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events in Houston and Charlotte, including the fact that the Top Fuel class is completely unpredictable. In Funny Car, we also learned that John Force still has some gas left…
Sitting fifth in points, Angie Smith excited for return to Virginia Motorsports Park
A self-described slow starter in her Pro Stock Motorcycle career, Angie Smith has been determined to change that to open the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, and she’s done just that through the first three events of the year.
A self-described slow starter in her Pro Stock Motorcycle career, Angie Smith has been determined to change that to open the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
She’s done just that through the first three events for the…
Timing is everything for Austin Prock
It's still early in his career, but Austin Prock has already found the value of being in the right place at the right time.
It's still early in his career, but Austin Prock has already found the value of being in the right place at the right time. However, that works in the opposite direction as well. After a stellar first season in Top Fuel that culminated in NHRA…
Virginia NHRA Nationals Friday preview
After a two-year absence, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Virginia Motorsports Park in the heart of historic Civil War battlefields for the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
After a two-year absence, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Virginia Motorsports Park in the heart of historic Civil War battlefields for the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
The track was a mainstay of NHRA competition in the 1990s…
NHRA adjusts schedule to help race fans watch Friday qualifying at Virginia NHRA Nationals
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change to help fans get the chance to watch Friday’s qualifying session for this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, as NHRA returns to the track for the first time since 2019.
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change to help fans get the chance to watch Friday’s qualifying session for this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, as NHRA returns to the track for the first…
Meet VMP general manager Tyler Crossnoe, one of the busiest men in drag racing
Ahead of this week's NHRA Camping World Series event, Virginia Motorsports Park General ManagerTyler Crossnoe discusses the many improvements made to the facility since the last NHRA appearance in 2019, and his hectic work schedule
Pro Mod world champ Jose Gonzalez ready to chase another win in Richmond powered by LAT Racing Oils
Two races into the 2022 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, defending world champ Jose Gonzalez doesn’t believe his talented team has shown its full potential yet.
Two races into the 2022 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, defending world champ Jose Gonzalez doesn’t believe his talented team has shown its full potential yet.
The star driver, who resides in the…
Race coverage, feature stories fill jam-packed new issue of National Dragster
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, spotlighting coverage from the NHRA SpringNationals and Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and packed with other features on NHRA Pro and Sportsman racers, is available online and in the mail to NHRA Members around the world.
Read the new issue
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, spotlighting coverage from the…
Watch this weekend's Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from SRCA Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from SRCA Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are Competition…
Top Fuel's Cameron Ferré: If there's a will, there's a way
Cameron Ferré nearly claimed glory at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, but it's been a long and sometimes tough road to the present, with sacrifices that he's happily made.
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series heads to the Richmond area for this weekend's Virginia NHRA Nationals, there are names on the entry list that stand out – some because they have become synonymous with success, and others because they…
Grade A Quality Energy Shots will sponsor Richmond Mountain Motor Pro Stockers
The Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition lass will make its 2022 NHRA debut at the Virginia NHRA Nationals with Grade A Energy Shot as the presenting sponsor of the class competition.
The Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition lass will make its 2022 NHRA debut at the Virginia NHRA Nationals with Grade A Energy Shot as the presenting sponsor of the class competition.
The 825-cid showstoppers run a limited series with the…
Can Steve Johnson win the Pro Stock Motorcycle championship? He thinks so
After back-to-back wins in Houston and Charlotte, Steve Johnson is the favorite to win the Camping World NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship. Here, in an exclusive Skype interview with NHRA's Brian Lohnes, Johnson discusses his season to date.
Top Fuel's Lex Joon prepares for next event in Richmond
Independent Top Fuel racer Lex Joon and his wife, Gerda, are headed to Richmond for the NHRA Virginia Nationals. Prior to the event, Joon spoke with NHRA's Jon Kernan to discuss his team's progress.
Nitro Time Machine: Professional action from the 2019 Richmond race
Today, we're talking a short trip back to 2019 to check out the professional final rounds from the NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond, Va.
Antron Brown's Matco Top Fuel team ready to roll into Richmond
In what is easily the most competitive Top Fuel season in decades, Antron Brown continues to learn the ropes as a team owner. Follow the Matco Tools team as they prepare for the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
NHRA Insider podcast: High Performers Justin Ashley and Matt Smith
Matt Smith and Justin Ashley joined host Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about recent developments in the class and within their own teams.
This episode of the NHRA Insider brings two of the NHRA high performers together for a discussion about Pro Stock Motorcycle and Top Fuel, not just in 2022 but over the last few seasons. The stories of Matt Smith and Justin Ashley are…
Nitro Time Machine: Funny Car action from the 1997 Richmond race
The Funny Car class put on an outstanding show at the 1997 Virginia Nationals in Richmond. See why in our latest edition of Nitro Time Machine.
D-Wagon NHRA Pro Mod Shootout to take place during Brainerd national event
The FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon is set to hold its first-ever shootout specialty race, scheduled for Friday and Saturday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in August.
The FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon is set to hold its first-ever shootout specialty race during the 2022 campaign.
The D-Wagon NHRA Pro Mod Shootout will take place on Friday and Saturday of the Lucas Oil NHRA…