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John Force adds Canadian Hall of Fame induction to long career résumé

Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car world champion John Force, whose first of record 157 NHRA event wins came in Canada in 1987, was among those inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Feb. 15 in Toronto.
17 Feb 2025
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John Force
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car world champion John Force, whose first of record 157 NHRA event wins came in Canada in 1987, was among those inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame on Feb. 15 in ceremonies at the John Bassett Theatre at the…
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Top Fuel success with Shawn Reed and inside Pro Mod with Debbie O'Rourke

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Debbie O'Rourke, the series manager of the NHRA Congruity Pro Mod Series, and Top Fuel team owner and driver Shawn Reed join host Brian Lohnes to explore a load of different topics. 
17 Feb 2025
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Debbie O'Rourke, the series manager of the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, and Top Fuel team owner and driver Shawn Reed join host Brian Lohnes to explore a load of…
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Good Vibrations March Meet to celebrate 'Red, White, Blue and You'

The Good Vibrations March Meet will take place March 6-9 at Famoso Dragstrip, and Saturday, March 8, will be all about celebrating the Red, White, Blue, and You at an unforgettable celebration of the greatest American motorsport.
17 Feb 2025
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Good Vibrations March Meet
The Good Vibrations March Meet will take place March 6-9 at Famoso Dragstrip, and Saturday, March 8, will be all about celebrating the Red, White, Blue, and You!   Racers and fans can rev up your engines and wave their flags high for an…
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Josh Hart adds Factory Stock Showdown entry for 2025 with DHDR

Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart will campaign a Burnyzz Speed Shop-branded Dodge Challenger DragPak for the entire eight-race 2025 Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown series.
17 Feb 2025
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Josh Hart
Always looking for more opportunities to promote Burnyzz Speed Shop and feed his competitive nature, Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart will campaign a Burnyzz Speed Shop-branded Dodge Challenger DragPak for the entire eight-race 2025 Flexjet…
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Fans can watch two-day Gatornationals test session for free on NHRA.tv

The test session at Gainesville Raceway on March 4-5 will be streamed for free on NHRA.tv. The test session leads into the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 6-9 at the historic facility.
17 Feb 2025
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Gatornationals test session
The test session at Gainesville Raceway on March 4-5 will be streamed for free on NHRA.tv. The test session leads into the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 6-9 at the historic facility. The test session, a one-time-…
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NHRA vs. NASCAR at Daytona Beach

In 1956, NHRA founder Wally Parks used hot rodding ingenuity to steal Daytona’s thunder by setting a NASCAR speed record
16 Feb 2025
Wally Parks
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Suddenly
This article, written by Wally Parks, originally appeared in the March 16, 2007 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine. It was a fun time 50 years ago when Ray Brock and I covered the 1956 NASCAR Speedweek action in Daytona, Fla., for…
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Remembering Al Hanna

It’s one thing to make an impression in one form of drag racing and quite another to make it in two distinctly different areas, as was the case with Al Hanna of Eastern Raider nitro and jet Funny Car fame, who passed away Feb. 8 at age 82.
14 Feb 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Al Hanna
It’s one thing to make an impression in one form of drag racing and quite another to make it in two distinctly different areas, as was the case with Al Hanna, who passed away Feb. 8 at age 82. The Connecticut-based racer was an early adopter…
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5 things we'd like to see in 2025

The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is packed with promise and high expectations, but it's never too early also to have a wish list. NHRA on FOX announcer Brian Lohnes weighs in with five things he'd like to see happen this season.
14 Feb 2025
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Five things we'd like to see in 2025
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Maddi Gordon unveils bold new livery for 2025 TAFC campaign

After an impressive debut season, Maddi Gordon’s Beta Motorcycles Camaro Top Alcohol Funny Car will sport a colorful new look this season.
13 Feb 2025
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Maddi Gordon
As Maddi Gordon prepares for her second season in NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car competition, she’s making a statement both on and off the track. Gordon’s Beta Motorcycles/Morro Bay Cabinets Camaro will sport a brand-new red, white, and blue livery, a…
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NHRA announcing team to showcase current and past stars, new faces and talented veterans on NHRA.tv in 2025

With several talented names, new faces, and the addition of current and former stars, the NHRA is pleased to release its in-venue and NHRA.tv announce team for the 2025 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
13 Feb 2025
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Announcers
With several talented names, new faces, and the addition of current and former stars, the NHRA is pleased to release its in-venue and NHRA.tv announce team for the 2025 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Along with veteran NHRA…
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Right Trailers named title sponsor of NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout

Right Trailers has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout, which will take place on Saturday, March 8 as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
11 Feb 2025
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TF Callout
The NHRA announced today that Right Trailers has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout. The Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout will take place on Saturday, March 8 as part of the season-…
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2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series will lead to world championships in Las Vegas

The standout competitors in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, will now have the opportunity to race for a world championship in Las Vegas. 
11 Feb 2025
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Summit Racing Series
The standout competitors in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, will now have the opportunity to race for a world championship in Las Vegas, as the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing E.T…
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Sampey to debut first canopy A/Fuel Dragster with support of Hangsterfer’s

Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is set to debut the first canopy-equipped Top Alcohol Dragster with the backing of Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Lubricants.
11 Feb 2025
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Angelle
Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is set to debut the first canopy-equipped Top Alcohol Dragster with the backing of Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Lubricants. A global leader in the motorsports, aerospace, and medical…
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The rubber hits the road and the Insiders break it all down

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about a really busy and exciting week of news in drag racing.
11 Feb 2025
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about a really busy and exciting week of news in drag racing. From Sean Bellemeur's incredible A/Fuel Funny Car…
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John Scotti Canadian Championship Series expands to Northwest Division

NHRA’s Northwest Division has announced that the 2025 John Scotti Canadian Championship will be expanding with a six-race series to Western Canada. Three double-header events will be held during the Canadian National Opens at Mission Raceway Park, M.H.D.R.A Dragstrip, and Rad Torque Raceway.
10 Feb 2025
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John Scotti Canadian Championship Series
NHRA’s Northwest Division has announced that the 2025 John Scotti Canadian Championship will be expanding with a six-race series to Western Canada. The events will be held during the Canadian National Opens at Mission Raceway Park (June 14-15), M.H.…
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Continuity and community at Pacific Division Jr. Championship Series kickoff

The power of continuity and community was evident at the recent kickoff for the Pacific Division Jr. Championship Series presented by Ted Wiens at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, where a former competitor returned to tune and mentor his friends.
10 Feb 2025
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Gavin Pine
photos by Matt DeYoung The power of continuity and community was evident at the recent kickoff for the Pacific Division Jr. Championship Series presented by Ted Wiens at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield. Longtime JDRL racer…
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Fire Department Coffee supported California firefighters battling wildfires

As wildfires raged across California, displacing families and pushing first responders to their limits, Fire Department Coffee, the Official Coffee of NHRA, stepped up to provide critical support.
10 Feb 2025
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Fire Department Coffee
As wildfires raged across California, displacing families and pushing first responders to their limits, Fire Department Coffee, the Official Coffee of NHRA, stepped up to provide critical support.  With thousands of firefighters working…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals to celebrate 40 years at Firebird Motorsports Park

In 40 days, it will be time to celebrate four decades of incredible NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at revitalized Firebird Motorsports Park, as the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place March 21-23 at the fan-favorite facility. 
10 Feb 2025
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 NHRA Arizona Nationals
In 40 days, it will be time to celebrate four decades of incredible NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at revitalized Firebird Motorsports Park, as the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place March 21-23 at the fan-favorite…
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Top 5 wild rides from the 1990 season

Nitro racing has always been hard on parts, and 35 years ago was certainly no exception as the 1990 season featured everything from Top Fuel crashes and blowovers to roaring Funny Car fires. Here's a look back at five of the more memorable incidents from that year.
10 Feb 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Top 5 Lists
Top 5 wild rides from the1990 season
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In Memoriam

07 Feb 2025
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In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com.…
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Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals set for March 12-16

The Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals, a prestigious race for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is back at No Problem Raceway in 2025 and will be bigger than ever as an incredible double-divisional kicks off the March 12-16 mega weekend.
07 Feb 2025
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Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals
The Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals, a prestigious race for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is back at No Problem Raceway in 2025 and will be bigger than ever, as an incredible double-divisional kicks off the…
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Tickets on sale for Virginia NHRA Nationals with three Saturday qualifying sessions

After a successful two-day professional event last season, that format will return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2025 for the fifth annual Virginia NHRA Nationals, which takes place June 20-22 at the standout facility.
07 Feb 2025
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Virginia NHRA Nationals
After a successful two-day professional event last season, that format will return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2025 for the fifth annual Virginia NHRA Nationals, which takes place June 20-22 at the standout facility.   A year ago,…
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Relive the wild action of the 2024 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series on YouTube

NHRA is streaming a 2024 season marathon featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at national events on its YouTube page. Head over to watch the wild Sportsman action!
06 Feb 2025
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 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
  NHRA is streaming a 2024 season marathon featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at national events on its…
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2025 NHRA season set to kick off with action-packed Amalie Gatornationals

In one month, the hallowed grounds of Gainesville Raceway will again come alive with the sights and sounds of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph nitro machines, as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off its 2025 season March 6-9 at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
06 Feb 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
In one month, the hallowed grounds of Gainesville Raceway will again come alive with the sights and sounds of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph nitro machines, as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off its 2025 season with the highly…
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RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki team to once again feature Herrera and Gadson

Vance & Hines Motorsports has announced its 2025 lineup for the NHRA Mission Foods Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, and once again, two-time and reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera will be joined by teammate Richard Gadson.
06 Feb 2025
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Vance Hines
Vance & Hines Motorsports has announced its 2025 lineup for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, and once again, two-time and reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera will be joined by teammate…
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5 record-setting wins in the career of NHRA Pro Stock legend Bob Glidden

The career of Bob Glidden was and will forever be legendary in Pro Stock history. The man was a 10-time champion, won 85 races, and still holds a wild number of class records. Here's a look back at five of his greatest record-setting victories.
06 Feb 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bob Glidden
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Swamp Rat Alley is back at Gatornationals with four historic Don Garlits cars

Returning for a third year, the special Swamp Rat Alley, featuring historic cars from legendary “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, will again be a featured attraction at the upcoming 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
05 Feb 2025
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Swamp Rat Alley
Returning for a third year, the special Swamp Rat Alley, featuring historic cars from legendary “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, will again be a featured attraction at the upcoming 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, as the NHRA Mission Foods…
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Interstate Raceway returns to NHRA Member Track family In Division 5

Interstate Raceway is back with the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5).
05 Feb 2025
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Interstate Raceway
Interstate Raceway is back with the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5). Located in Glyndon, Minn., just east of Fargo, N.D., the longtime raceway is under new ownership, as the Rolie Racing Team – a…
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McPhillips Racing signs Melanie Johnson for 2025 season

Melanie Johnson, daughter of 13-time Top Fuel champion tuner Alan Johnson, will pilot the McPhillips Racing Top Alcohol Dragster during the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season.
05 Feb 2025
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Melanie Johnson
Melanie Johnson, daughter of 13-time Top Fuel champion tuner Alan Johnson, will pilot the McPhillips Racing Top Alcohol Dragster during the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season. Johnson will claim the North Central Region for points.…
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The Sports Report: So close, and yet so far away

When it comes to prominent NHRA Sportsman racers who haven’t yet won world titles (but should have), the list is long, and there are a few names that stand out.
04 Feb 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Brad Plourd
We recently posed a simple question to a handful of NHRA Sportsman racers and other knowledgeable insiders: “Who is the best current NHRA Sportsman racer who has yet to win a world championship?” Not surprisingly, many likely candidates were…
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