NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

THANK YOU

THANK YOU RACERS AND FANS FOR AN AMAZING 2024 SEASON OF SUPPORT AND PASSION

 

 

 

 

Keeping NHRA Fans Up to Date

Follow our coverage through our newly designed news and videos sections. Don't forget to follow our social media posts.

Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Monday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, catching all of the action on and off the racetrack
04 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
What they're all racing for today 75
View More

Breaking: Top Fuel low qualifier Torrence forced to switch chassis for raceday

No. 1 is going with No. 2 after Top Fuel low qualifier Steve Torrence’s Capco team made the tough decision to switch to a backup chassis entering Monday raceday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals after discovering a small kink in the chassis of their primary car.
04 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Steve Torrence
Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier Steve Torrence’s Capco team made the tough decision to switch to a backup chassis entering Monday raceday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals after discovering a small kink in the chassis of their primary car…
View More

Monday News and Notes from the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from raceday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
04 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Monday News and Notes
  Two-time Indy Top Fuel champ Shawn Langdon kicked off his pursuit of a third crown with a cylinder-dropping 3.80 that was enough to get around two-time Indy Top Alcohol Dragster winner Josh Hart’s troubled pass. "We…
View More

Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday preview

04 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Indy
For NHRA racers and fans, today is arguably the most important day of the year as champions will be crowned at the sport’s landmark event, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Lives will be changed forever as 16 champions are crowned,…
View More

Robert Hight claims big payday in Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout

Robert Hight’s team has dominated Funny Car performance for the first three days on the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and that extended into Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout where he defeated Matt Hagan in the final round for the $80,000 payday.
03 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Robert Hight’s team has dominated Funny Car performance for the first three days on the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and that extended into Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout where he defeated Matt Hagan in the final round…
View More

After some anxious moments, Clay Millican qualifies for Indy Top Fuel field

Through three qualifying runs, it appeared that popular Top Fuel pro Clay Millican and crew chief Jim Oberhofer might miss the field at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, but some last-minute heroics saved the day for the Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus team.
03 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Jim Oberhofer
View More

Torrence, Hight, Hartford, and Herrera lead the way into Monday's Indy finals

There were few changes on Sunday as Saturday low qualifiers Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera now look to capture Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals titles on Monday.
03 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
There were few changes on Sunday as Saturday low qualifiers Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera now look to capture Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals titles on Monday. Torrence, who has qualified in the top four at the…
View More

Chris Holbrook is happy to be a part of first official NHRA Factory X race

The Factory X presented by Holley class made its official debut at the Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals and longtime Ford racer Chris Holbrook is thrilled by be a part of it.
03 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Chris Holbrook
Years from now, the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals will be the answer to the trivia question, “When was in the first official NHRA Factory X race?” Chris Holbrook will long be remembered as one of the first four contestants in the exciting…
View More

Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sunday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, catching all of the action on and off the racetrack
03 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
D.J. Cox 71
View More

Wherever he finishes, Steve Torrence is primed and ready for the Countdown

When it comes to the Countdown to the Championship, four-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence has been its most vocal critics, having had to surrender big leads at the points reset, but this year he may benefit from it.
03 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Steve Torrence
When it comes to the Countdown to the Championship, four-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence has been among its most vocal critics, understandable after having had to surrender leads of 558 points (2019) and 411…
View More

Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday preview

Sunday’s schedule for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is jam packed with two more rounds of professional qualifying, eliminations in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing series as well as FuelTech Pro Mod and FlexJet Factory Stock classes and the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car Callout event.
03 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
U.S. Nats
Sunday’s schedule for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is jam packed with two more rounds of professional qualifying, the continuation of eliminations in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing series as well as FuelTech Pro Mod and FlexJet Factory…
View More

Force, Ashley, Stanfield, Herrera win final Mission NHRA Challenge at Indy

Funny Car legend John Force claimed his first win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, defeating back-to-back world champ Ron Capps in the final round. Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the bonus event in Indy.
02 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
John Force
Funny Car legend John Force claimed his first win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, defeating back-to-back world champ Ron Capps in the final round on Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of this weekend’s 69th annual…
View More

Kalitta teams, DHL partner with Feeding America in the 'Race To End Hunger'

After a successful endeavor in four races one year ago, Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express, and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping those who need it most through a six-race program in 2023: The “Race to End Hunger.” 
02 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Feeding America
After a successful endeavor in four races one year ago, Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping those who need it most -- working families,…
View More

Hight blasts to FC lead; Friday leaders Torrence, Hartford and Herrera hang on

Robert Hight made a dramatic leap to the top of the Funny Car field at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and is joined upon the provisional pole position by Friday leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Robert Hight made a dramatic leap to the top of the Funny Car field on the day’s final qualifying session at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, and is joined upon the provisional pole position by Friday leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel),…
View More

Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Saturday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, catching all of the action on and off the racetrack
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Preparing for Saturday's two qualifying runs 55
View More

Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Chris Zgoda has a U.S. Nationals trial by fire

During the third round of Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, Chris Zgoda’s car caught fire just before the finish line before coming to a stop. Zgoda exited the car under his own power, was examined onsite by the NHRA medical team, and was released.
02 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Chris Zgoda
View More

Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout choices set stage for Sunday race

For the second straight year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout will take center stage and, for the second straight year, low seed Robert Hight shook up the callouts from the time the Tree turned green.
02 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout
For the second straight year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout will take center stage and, for the second straight year, low seed Robert Hight shook up the callouts from the time the Tree…
View More

Cory Reed makes long awaited return to Pro Stock Motorcycle

Two years and 10 surgeries after his harrowing two-bike accident at zMax Dragway, Cory Reed has made his return to the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
02 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Cory Reed
For Cory Reed, the road back to racing following his two-bike accident with teammate Joey Gladstone has been long and hard as he’s endured 10 different surgeries and endless hours of physical therapy to repair the damage primarily to his left leg.…
View More

When it comes to Indy, the emotions of Bob Tasca III run both deep and long

When you have a race that’s as steeped in tradition, lore, and longevity as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, now in its 69th year, you can’t help thinking about those who went before you, especially if you’re Bob Tasca III.
02 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Bob Tasca
When you have a race that’s as steeped in tradition, lore, and longevity as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, now in its 69th year, you can’t help thinking about those who went before you, especially if you’re Bob Tasca III. Tasca’s…
View More

Tony Stewart, Tommy Johnson Jr. experiencing the ups and downs of Indy

Tony Stewart and Tommy Johnson Jr. are just two of the hundreds of racers taking part in the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals experiencing the trials and tribulations of competing at the world's biggest drag race.
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Feature
Tony Stewart
View More

Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday/Mission Challenge preview

Saturday has dawned bright and beautiful again at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the world's biggest drag race kicks into another gear with an action-packed day of more Sportsman eliminations and two more rounds of qualifying in the Camping World classes.
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
Saturday has dawned bright and beautiful again at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the world's biggest drag race kicks into another gear with an action-packed day of more Sportsman eliminations and two more rounds of qualifying in the Camping…
View More

Comella continues Dodge Hemi Challenge domination with third straight title

Steve Comella returned to the winner’s circle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the third straight season in the Dodge Hemi Challenge.
01 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Steve Comella
For the last eight years, Jimmy Daniels and Steve Comella have practically owned the Dodge Hemi Challenge as they have combined to win seven of the last eight specialty events held each year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indy.…
View More

Thomas collects $30,000 payday in Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash

Don Thomas claimed a huge victory in the inaugural Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash on Friday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Thomas defeated Chase Williams in the all-dragster final and, from a total purse of $50,000, collected a cool $30,000 for the win.
01 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Don Thomas
Don Thomas claimed a huge victory in the inaugural Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash on Friday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Thomas defeated Chase Williams in the all-dragster final and, from a total purse of $50,000,…
View More

Torrence, Tasca, Hartford, and Herrera lead first-day qualifiers at Indy

Pro qualifying for the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is underway and Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, Gaige Herrera currently lead the way
01 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Pro qualifying for the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is underway and Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, Gaige Herrera currently lead the way. Torrence, who sits second in points, still has a shot at overhauling…
View More

An Indy treat; Don Prudhomme warms up Ron Capps' Hot Wheels tribute car

Returning to the scene of so many of the glorious highlights from his amazing career, NHRA legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme was back in the cockpit of a Funny Car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to warm up Ron Capps’ Prudhomme/Hot Wheels tribute entry.
01 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Ron Capps
Returning to the scene of so many of the glorious highlights from his amazing career, NHRA legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme was back in the cockpit of a Funny Car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to warm up Ron Capps’ Prudhomme/Hot…
View More

El Bandido Yankee Tequila named Official Tequila of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

El Bandido Yankee Tequila has been named the Official Tequila of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of a new multi-year partnership, which kicks off at this weekend’s 69th Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
01 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
El Bandido Yankee Tequila has been named the Official Tequila of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of a new multi-year partnership, which kicks off at this weekend’s 69th Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.   As part of the new…
View More

Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Friday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, catching all of the action on and off the racetrack.
01 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Super Stock to the lanes 64
View More

Pro Mod Road to the Championship continues at Indy, powered by ProCharger

The world’s biggest drag race. the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, marks the second event in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports Road to the Championship, This weekend’s action in Indy is powered by ProCharger
01 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jason Lee
The world’s biggest drag race marks the second event in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports Road to the Championship, putting an even greater emphasis on winning this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S.…
View More

Dallas Glenn looks to finish the job at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Dallas Glenn came close to winning the world’s biggest drag race a year ago, advancing to the final round of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals before red-lighting, and Glenn is ready for redemption this weekend at the Big Go.
01 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Dallas Glenn
Dallas Glenn came close to winning the world’s biggest drag race a year ago, advancing to the final round at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, but he went red by a mere .002 as Greg Anderson won the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to earn…
View More

Indy: The race everyone wants to win

What does a win at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals mean? To many, it’s the biggest win on their résumé. Don’t believe us? We’ll let the legends tell you.
01 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
The race everyone wants to win
View More