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Second-generation Funny Car driver Bobby Bode ready for his Houston debut
Jr. Dragster graduate Bobby Bode, son of veteran Funny Car driver Bob Bode, will make his Funny Car debut at this weekend's Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil. Bode checked in via Skype with NHRA's Brian Lohnes to talk about his road to the nitro cockpit.
Watch it now! Super Comp time trials from the SpringNationals
Watch a field of Super Comp cars run T2 at the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals
Infinite Hero Funny Car team ready for championship challenge in Houston
With their win last weekend in Dallas, the Jack Beckman-driven Infinite Hero Funny Car team are just four points out of the lead and ready to meet the challenge at this weekend's Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals, according to crew chief Dean Antonelli.
Severance, Gasparrelli, and Treadwell lead Division 7 winners in Las Vegas
Joey Severance, Steve Gasparrelli, and Glen Treadwell led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' Pacific Division was in action at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.328, 270.97 def. Casey Grisel, Orangevale, Calif., 5.501, 256.94.
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Steve Gasparrelli, West Covina, Calif., '19 Camaro, 5.…
Toyota continues to ‘Go Places’ as Official Car of NHRA
Toyota has extended its agreement to serve as the Official Car of the NHRA. In continuation of its long-standing partnership with NHRA, Toyota will have a season-long presence at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events and will be featured prominently in NHRA’s television broadcasts.
Toyota has extended its agreement to serve as the Official Car of the NHRA. In continuation of its long-standing partnership with NHRA, Toyota will have a season-long presence at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events and will be featured…
Justin Ashley, Kyle Koretsky, and Mason McGaha finalists for rookie of the year
Three first-year NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series drivers -- Justin Ashley, Kyle Koretsky, and Mason McGaha -- have been announced by NHRA officials as the eligible candidates for the 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
Three first-year NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series drivers were announced by NHRA officials as the eligible candidates for the 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
The nation’s leading auto racing journalists select the winner through a voting…
Erica Enders talks Dallas, Houston, and Pro Stock championship points battle
NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock points leader Erica Enders joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about her big win in Dallas, the points battle, and this weekend's event in her Houston hometown.
McGahas partner with Neuralog for SpringNationals Pro Stock outing
As Chris and Mason McGaha prepare to compete in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock class at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park, Houston-based Neuralog will join the family race team for…
Justin Ashley entering home stretch of strong rookie season in Top Fuel
After a career quickest run last weekend, rookie of the year frontrunner Justin Ashley is eager to head south to Houston for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil this weekend.
After a career quickest run at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals and his best start as a professional Top Fuel pilot, rookie of the year frontrunner Justin Ashley is eager to head south to Houston for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals…
Brian Lohnes, Tony Pedregon, Phil Burgess talk Dallas, Houston, and Eric Lane
NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess and NHRA on FOX color commentator Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to talk about a wide range of topics from the event in Dallas, the upcoming race in Houston, and the passing of crew chief Eric Lane.
NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess and NHRA on FOX color commentator Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk about a wide range of topics from the event in Dallas, the upcoming race in Houston, and the…
Nitro Time Machine: Don Campanello scores first career win at 1986 Gatornats
Don Campanello only won one NHRA national event in his Pro Stock career, but it was a big one as he bagged the title at the 1986 edition of the Gatornationals, defeating Butch Leal in the final. Step into the NHRA Nitro Time Machine to relive that victory.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Sept. 25-27 in person you…
NHRA racing family mourns the loss of talented nitro crew chief Eric Lane
Eric Lane, crew chief on Cruz Pedregon’s Snap-on Tools Funny Car and a veteran mechanic of the NHRA nitro pits, was struck and killed by a car while walking back from a restaurant Oct. 19 near Mineral Wells, Texas.
Eric Lane, crew chief on Cruz Pedregon’s Snap-on Tools Funny Car and a veteran mechanic of the NHRA nitro pits, was struck and killed by a car while walking back from a restaurant Oct. 19 near Mineral Wells, Texas. He was 47.
The team had…
Krista Baldwin on her first Top Fuel pass: "It's insane!"
Third-generation driver Krista Baldwin recently upgraded her NHRA license from Top Alcohol Dragster top Top Fuel. Now, she joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss the licensing process, her career as a Social Media manager, and her future racing plans.
Randal Andras wins fifth straight, six Top Fuel Harley title of 2020 season
Randal Andras locked up the 2020 Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley world championship in qualifying, then went on to score his fifth straight win and his sixth in seven starts this season.
As he did in two wins in Indy earlier…
Steve Torrence expands Top Fuel points lead by beating dad in FallNationals final
Steve Torrence scored his fourth win of the 2020 season in Top Fuel, beating father Billy in front of his home-state fans at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals to expand his points lead heading into the final two events of the season,
Steve Torrence scored his fourth win of the 2020 season in Top Fuel, beating father Billy in front of his home-state fans at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals to expand his points lead heading into the final two events of the season,
After…
Jack Beckman claims FallNationals Funny Car victory with crucial points score
Don Schumacher Racing’s 12th straight win was assured when both Matt Hagan and Jack Beckman reached the final round, and Beckman closed the gap on his points-leading teammate by winning the final round.
Don Schumacher Racing’s 12th straight win was assured when both Matt Hagan and Jack Beckman reached the final round, and Beckman closed the gap on his points-leading teammate by winning the final round, 3.90 to 3.94.
“We have a phenomenal…
Matt Hartford scores huge first Pro Stock win of the season at FallNationals
Matt Hartford stopped points leader Erica Enders in the semifinals and defending event champ Greg Anderson ion the final round to take home the Pro Stock Wally at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Three Pro Stock races at the 2020 AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals were decided by .001-second, two of which played a major part in the event’s outcome and one of them may have a major impact on the season championship.
Few people gave Matt Hartford…
Jerry Savoie continues his FallNationals domination with third win in six years
Jerry Savoie continued his love affair with Texas Motorplex, scoring the Pro Stock Motorcycle title at the AAA Texas FallNationals for the third time in the last six years, defeating first-time finalist Joey Gladstone for the title.
Jerry Savoie continued his love affair with Texas Motorplex, scoring the Pro Stock Motorcycle title at the AAA Texas FallNationals for the third time in the last six years, defeating first-time finalist Joey Gladstone for the title, 6.91 to 7.00.…
Brandon Snider breaks through for first career victory in Dallas
Brandon Snider capped off an impressive weekend at Texas Motorplex, winning for the first time in his career in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service.
Brandon Snider capped off an impressive weekend at Texas Motorplex, winning for the first time in his career in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service.
Snider, who was the No. 1 qualifier for the second…
Aaron Stanfield goes three-for-three in Factory Stock Showdown rout
If not for a narrow loss to Chris Holbrook at the first event of the season, Aaron Stanfield might well be undefeated in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown in 2020.
If not for a narrow loss to Chris Holbrook at the first event of the season, Aaron Stanfield might well be undefeated in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown in 2020. Since his loss to Holbrook at the July event in Indianapolis, Stanfield has…
AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Sunday Gallery
Our hard working National Dragster photographers Jerry Foss and Randy Anderson captured all the color and excitement of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here are some of their best images in our Sunday gallery.
Alexis DeJoria rides out wild first-round fire at AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals
Alexis DeJoria rode out a major fire after winning her first-round Funny Car race with Gary Densham at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. DeJoria emerged unscathed and her team immediately began getting its backup car ready.
Tune into FS1 starting at 2 p.m. Eatsern to see live final eliminations from the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Sunday News and Notes from the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals
News and notes from the final day of eliminations at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
Texas Motorplex introduced a new pre-race wrinkle, sending the first-round combatants in all four classes parading down the return road in front of the crowd in the beds of some vintage Chevy trucks, a scenario that involved putting …
AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Sunday preview
Texas favorites Steve Torrence in Top Fuel and Erica Enders in Pro Stock will hope to use the home state advantage to buoy their points leads as final eliminations for the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals get under way Sunday at Texas Motorplex.
Texas favorites Steve Torrence in Top Fuel and Erica Enders in Pro Stock will hope to use the home state advantage to buoy their points leads as final eliminations for the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals get under way Sunday at Texas Motorplex. Just…
Texan Kebin Kinsley has become Top Fuel racing's newest favorite rent-a-driver
Texas Top Fuel fans have another driver to root for the next two weekends in Kebin Kinsley, the Arlington, Texas-based drag racer/boat racer who will be driving Dexter Tuttle’s dragster this weekend before hopping back into the Worsham Racing dragster in Houston and Las Vegas.
Texas Top Fuel fans have another driver to root for the next two weekends in Kebin Kinsley, the Arlington, Texas-based drag racer/boat racer who will be driving Dexter Tuttle’s dragster this weekend before hopping back into the Worsham Racing…
Erica Enders, Matt Smith win delayed Midwest Nationals final rounds in Dallas
Erica Enders and Matt Smith collected final-round victories from the rain-delayed Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals as racing concluded during qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Erica Enders and Matt Smith collected final-round victories from the rain-delayed Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals as racing concluded during qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Pro Stock was halfway through the second…
Torrence, Hagan, Kramer, and Smith will lead FallNationals fields into battle
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Deric Kramer (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) led their respective fields at the close of qualifying for the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Deric Kramer (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) led their respective fields at the close of qualifying for the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. The event is the ninth…
AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Saturday Gallery
Our NHRA.com photographers captured many of the highlights from a dramatic day at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here are some of our favorite images from the Texas Motorplex.
Randal Andras clinches Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley championship
Over the course of one year, Randal Andras has gone from championship afterthought to the world champion of the NHRA Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, clinching his first championship at the conclusion of qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Over the course of one year, Randal Andras has gone from championship afterthought to the world champion of the NHRA Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, clinching his first championship at the conclusion of qualifying at the…
Kenny Delco bounces back from St. Louis accident with a borrowed car (a Ford!)
It didn’t take Kenny Delco long to get back into the saddle after his first-round crash two weeks ago at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals. The longtime Chevy racer is back in action this weekend with a Mustang borrowed from engine customer Fernando Cuadra.
It didn’t take Kenny Delco long to get back into the saddle after his first-round crash two weeks ago at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals. He’s back in action this weekend with a Mustang borrowed from engine customer Fernando Cuadra…