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NHRA New England Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday Preview
Drastically different weather conditions on the second day of the NHRA New England Nationals are apt to throw crew chiefs chilly curve balls as they battle for position. For eight drivers, qualifying will decide more than position — the fourth of 12 Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenges will be contested as well.
Drastically different weather conditions on the second day of the NHRA New England Nationals are apt to throw crew chiefs chilly curve balls as they battle for qualifying position. For eight drivers, qualifying will decide more than which position…
VanPaepeghem, Scrivner, Williams top list of winners at Firebird Division 6 opener
Ralph VanPaepeghem, Steve Scrivner, and Shelby Williams led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Firebird Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Ralph VanPaepeghem, Garden Valley, Idaho, '32 Roadster, A/EA, 7.800, 133…
Nataas, Bellemeur shine at Cavalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park
Julie Nataas and Sean Bellemeur took wins in the Top Alcohol classes as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Summit Motorsports Park for the Stainless Works Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 17th annual Stainless Works Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Julie Nataas, Brownsburg,…
Perspective and patience are key in Tony Schumacher's Top Fuel journey
Eight championships and 86 national event wins don't fade from memory quickly, and the competition is certainly not wondering what's wrong with Tony Schumacher. Although he hasn't yet nabbed a trophy this year, Top Fuel's most winning driver is confident in his team and comfortable in the knowledge that their time will come.
Eight championships and 86 national event wins don't fade from memory quickly, and the competition is certainly not wondering what's wrong with Tony Schumacher. Although he hasn't yet nabbed a trophy in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
Speer, Wudarczyk, Mans lead Division 5 winners at Tri-State Raceway
Brett Speer, Tyler Wudarczyk, and Randy Mans led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action at Tri-State Raceway
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Wicks Buildings Race Shop Showdown built by Dave River Construction:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Brett Speer, Fort Ripley,…
NHRA New England Nationals Friday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographers captured the action on Friday at the NHRA New England Nationals
Pruett, Green manage tricky track to claim provisional No. 1s at New England Nationals
The first day of qualifying at the NHRA New England Nationals was hot and muggy, creating quite the challenge for crew chiefs in the nitro categories. The threat of wet weather in the later hours bumped Friday's single session up by several hours, and Leah Pruett (Top Fuel) and Chad Green (Funny Car) had the best-prepared cars to claim respective provisional No. 1 qualifier awards.
The first day of qualifying at the NHRA New England Nationals was hot and muggy, creating quite the challenge for crew chiefs in the nitro categories. The threat of wet weather in the later hours bumped Friday's single session up by several hours,…
NHRA Pro Mod drivers eager for Epping debut
It’s another first-time opportunity for drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, as the category powers into New England Dragway as part of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals.
It’s another first-time opportunity for drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, as the category powers into New England Dragway as part of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals.
The fan-…
NHRA New England Nationals Friday Preview
This weekend marks the 10-year anniversary of the first NHRA New England Nationals, and the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Epping for a celebration highlighted by thunderous Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars. The staging lanes at New England Dragway will soon be stacked with nitro-burning beasts ready to run for trophies.
This weekend marks the 10-year anniversary of the first NHRA New England Nationals, and the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Epping for a celebration highlighted by thunderous Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars. The staging lanes at…
After win, Funny Car’s Tim Wilkerson aiming for continued success in Epping
The first five Funny Car events of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series belonged to Matt Hagan and Robert Hight, but Tim Wilkerson changed that in Chicago, and he’ll look to keep rolling this weekend at the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals.
The first five Funny Car events of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series belonged to only two drivers in 2023, as Matt Hagan and Robert Hight combined to win all five races to open the year. Tim Wilkerson changed that in Chicago, and he’ll look…
Four Top Fuel standouts look to double up at NHRA New England Nationals
Reigning NHRA Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force will face off with Chicago winner Clay Millican in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals, with Leah Pruett taking on Josh Hart in the other matchup.
Coming off a championship season, the Top Fuel team of Brittany Force made big changes heading into the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, knowing full well it may take time for the team to find its footing.
Heading to the seventh…
NHRA adjusts Friday qualifying schedule for NHRA New England Nationals
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Friday’s qualifying session at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Friday’s qualifying session at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
Funny Car is now slated to open NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
Watch this weekend's Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Houston are Moser, Summit, Strange, and Weldon.
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After up and down start, Top Fuel's Mike Salinas is edging back into form
After Las Vegas, Mike Salinas and his Scrappers Racing team knew they were off pace and needed to nip it in the bud. They tested hard, and after qualifying No. 1 at Route 66 Raceway, they appear to be en route to back-on-track.
He really wasn't that far off pace before Chicago, but for Mike Salinas, he and his Scrappers Racing team were off just enough that they knew they needed to nip it in the bud before the pendulum swung too far. He and his team formulated a game plan…
NHRA welcomes new Flying H Dragstrip to NHRA Member Track Network
After breaking ground on a new dragstrip just outside of Kansas City, Mo., Flying H Dragstrip has been added to the NHRA Member Track Network.
After breaking ground on a new dragstrip just outside of Kansas City, Mo., Flying H Dragstrip has been added to the NHRA Member Track Network.
The new dragstrip will be located at I-70 Motorsports Park in the Kansas City area and is owned by…
Tricky Tipster: NHRA New England Nationals
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour makes its annual stop at historic New England Dragway, Tricky Tipster, NHRA’s longtime in-house odds guru, has elected to go with Brittany Force and Ron Capps as the early favorites.
Now that we have six events in the books, there should be more than enough data available to accurately predict the winners of each NHRA event. Then again, when we’re dealing with nitromethane-powered cars, and when combined with nearly…
The Sports Report: Irvin Johns proves that aging is just another word for living
When he turned on the win light in the Super Stock final at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals, Irvin Johns, 79, became NHRA’s oldest national event winner and he's not about to stop anytime soon.
The beauty of NHRA drag racing is that there are almost no restrictions on who can participate, and that’s especially true when it comes to age. Despite the mystery surrounding his age, it’s fairly common knowledge that Chris “the Greek” Karamesines…
Cruz Pedregon and Josh Hart square off at Snap-on Superspeedway event
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart squared off with two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon on Monday, May 29, at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of the grand-prize Snap-on Tools Superspeedway contest event.
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart squared off with two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon on Monday, May 29, at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of the grand-prize Snap-on Tools Superspeedway contest event. Snap-on…
Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA New England Nationals
As the NHRA New England Nationals celebrates its 10th edition at New England Dragway, here’s a look back at five memorable moments from the past decade.
Northward Bound! The New England Nationals Pre-Race Show
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Todd Veney join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the major stories and trends coming out of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance and to preview the weekend ahead at New England Dragway.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Todd Veney join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the major stories and trends coming out of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak…
NHRA welcomes Pine Valley Raceway to NHRA Member Track Network
NHRA has announced the addition of Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas, to its NHRA Member Track Network.
NHRA has announced the addition of Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas, to its NHRA Member Track Network.
Originally built in 2004, the track reopened in 2023 under the leadership of Buck and Austin Hayward, also joining the NHRA Member…
Shane Tucker and Rob Tucker Racing shaping up to be fit for NHRA Pro Stock
Shane Tucker and his UrPay Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock team made the Pro Stock field at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance to earn a spot to race on Sunday for the first time in 2023. The triumph was particularly memorable for the team that hails from Australia, as it came in their first full go at the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule.
Much attention falls on either those who qualify best and/or win at an NHRA national event, and rightfully so. But for Shane Tucker and his UrPay Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock team, their most recent triumph came in a different form at the Gerber…
Memorial Day, 2023
As we observe Memorial Day, the NHRA family joins together to honor and pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. Today, we pause to reflect on their bravery, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to protecting our freedoms.
As we observe Memorial Day, the NHRA family joins together to honor and pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. Today, we pause to reflect on their bravery, selflessness, and…
Cummings, Gill lead winners at Maple Grove Raceway Lucas Oil Series event
Matt Cummings and Matt Gill led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Matthew Cummings, Delray Beach, Fla., '09 , 5.175, 280.37 def.…
In-N-Out Burger is turning 75, and everyone is invited to the party!
In-N-Out Burger is celebrating with a 75th Anniversary Festival on Oct. 22, 2023, at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The event will feature drag racing, a car show, bands, burgers, and rides. ZZ TOP, 311, and .48 Special will perform to close out the once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
Since 1948, fast food and fast cars have gone together. From drive-thrus to dragstrips, the Southern California car scene has been defined by the food and cars we love. A love that sounds like a V-8’s rumble and tastes like a Double-Double.
On…
Getting off a fast start: A historic look at early-season dominators
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Gaige Herrera has won the first three events of the 2023 campaign, marking only the 13th time in NHRA history that a driver won three or more events to start a season. Here's a historical look back at other fast starts to seasons.
The NHRA world is abuzz this season with the fast start of second-year Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Gaige Herrera,…
Veteran Bret Williamson to pilot the C&H Motorsports Top Alcohol Funny Car
C&H Motorsports has signed veteran NHRA driver Bret Williamson to pilot the C&H Motorsports Top Alcohol Funny Car for the remainder of the 2023 NHRA season.
C&H Motorsports has signed veteran NHRA driver Bret Williamson to pilot the C&H Motorsports Top Alcohol Funny Car for the remainder of the 2023 NHRA season.
Williamson was first exposed to drag racing in the mid-1960s at the side…
NHRA pioneer Paula Murphy honored by Women in Motorsports North America
Trailblazing female racer Paula Murphy, who among her many accomplishments was the first woman licensed to compete tin any NHRA nitro class, was feted by the Women in Motorsports North America at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles on May 24. NHRA executives were on hand to help honor her.
Trailblazing female racer Paula Murphy, who among her many accomplishments was the first woman licensed to compete in any NHRA nitro class when she licensed in Funny Car in late 1966, was feted by the Women in Motorsports North America at the…
Indy test session yields valuable answers to power-plagued Scag Top Fuel team
After five straight first-round losses, Tony Schumacher’s Mike Neff-led JCM/Scat Top Fuel team tested at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and found the solution to their recent power woes.