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Janis races to current Pro Mod No. 1 at AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Mike Janis raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Mike Janis raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Real Pro…
Millican, C. Force, Coughlin, Krawiec go low at AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Clay Millican ran a stout number to go low at Gateway Motorsports Park. He was joined by Courtney Force (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday Notebook
Clay Millican ran a stout number to go low at Gateway Motorsports Park. He was joined by Courtney Force (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1999 Sears Craftsman Nationals
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 1999 Sears Craftsman Nationals.
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 1992 Sears Craftsman Nationals from St. Louis.
Eliminations at this…
Richie Crampton's '57 Chevy wagon gets a power boost, courtesy of Jonnie Lindberg
Top Fuel racer Richie Crampton’s ’57 Chevy wagon got a recent power upgrade after Funny Car pilot Jonnie Lindberg crammed one of his supercharged, alcohol-burning Hemi race engines into the vintage machine.
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Pro Mod rookie Ray showing constant improvement heading to St. Louis
It may be Jeremy Ray’s first season competing in the talent-filled and ultra-competitive E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, but he is hardly performing like one. Ray, a Pro Mod veteran, took the next step in…
Nobile taking advantage of opportunities approaching AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Vincent Nobile wasn’t sure if he was going to run the full NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour in 2018 but now is firmly entrenched in the hunt for his first Pro Stock world championship heading to this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Vincent Nobile wasn’t sure if he was going to run the full NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour in 2018. Two early-season wins changed that and now the Pro Stock standout is firmly entrenched in the hunt for his first world championship heading…
Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor for Pro Mod racing at St. Louis
The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park.…
Palmer and crew ready to bounce back after body-shedding Reading incident
Top Fuel racer Scott Palmer experienced a heart-stopping moment during eliminations at the Dodge NHRA Nationals when bodywork began to fly off his car, temporarily obscuring his vision. The veteran driver talked to NHRA Indy bureau chief John Kernan about the incident and repairs that have been made.
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NHRA Today Roundtable: AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals preview
NHRA on FOX broadcasters Dave Rieff and Tony Pedregon and Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan joined NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's to discuss this weekend's AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
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WFO Radio Dodge NHRA Nationals Winners Edition
Dodge NHRA Nationals Winners Edition featuring Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Vincent Nobile, and Hector Arana Jr. and Lucas Oil alcohol winners Troy Coughlin Jr. and Sean Bellemeur. Brian Massingill from SAM Tech talks Factory Stock Showdown in St.…
Schumacher set to become first Top Fuel driver to compete at 500 events
At this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, Tony Schumacher will become the first Top Fuel pilot to compete in 500 events. He'll also become just the eighth driver in NHRA history to reach the milestone.
Tony Schumacher has accomplished many incredible feats and “firsts” throughout his storied NHRA career, and at this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals in Madison, Ill., Schumacher will be able to add first Top Fuel pilot to compete in…
Crew Chief Confidential: Dodge NHRA Nationals
NHRA’s Lewis Bloom caught up with the winning crew chiefs from the Dodge NHRA Nationals: Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle), Brian Self (Pro Stock), Todd Smith (Funny Car), and Bobby Lagana Jr. (Top Fuel).
Wins the only thing on Hight’s mind heading to next stop on Countdown trail
A semifinal showing last weekend and only five races remaining during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, puts a supreme importance on Robert Hight doing well at this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Before the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship started, defending Funny Car world champ Robert Hight thought it would take a certain amount of wins to claim a second title. After a semifinal showing last weekend and only five races…
The Sports Report: Pressure. What pressure?
In the midst of a heated battle for what could be his second Lucas Oil Series Super Stock national championship Anthony Bertozzi picked up career win No. 20 in Reading.
It remains to be seen whether Anthony Bertozzi can hang on to win the NHRA Super Stock national championship but even if his bid for a second title falls short, he’s going to remember the 2018 season as one of his best. Bertozzi defeated Epping…
Defending Top Fuel world champ Force looks to rebound in St. Louis
Defending Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force didn’t have the start she wanted at the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship opener, but it’s not going to change her approach.
Defending Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force didn’t have the start she wanted at the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship opener. That means Force has work to do at this weekend’s NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series stop, the AAA…
Jim Oberhofer released from Kalitta Motorsports
Veteran crew chief Jim Oberhofer, a member of the Kalitta Motorsports team for more than three-decades, has parted company with the Ypsilanti, Mich.-based organization.
Team Kalitta owner Connie Kalitta released Jim Oberhofer from Kalitta Motorsports and his position as crew chief for the Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster team driven by Doug Kalitta, effective immediately. Oberhofer has been a member of Kalitta…
Tricky Tipster: Torrence, Todd, Gray, and the Smiths favored in St. Louis
Tricky Tipster picks Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Tanner Gray, Matt Smith, and Rickie Smith as the pre-race favorites for the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
The first race of the Countdown featured a few surprises and a few big shake-ups in the battle for Mello Yello championships with Steve Torrence as the only incoming points leader to reach a final round. The second Countdown race in St. Louis…
Berry Sleepy Products joins Jim Dunn Racing at St. Louis event
Berry Sleepy, an all-natural sleep aid, will be sponsor the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the AAA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park.
Berry Sleepy, an all-natural sleep aid, will be sponsor the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the AAA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park. Berry Sleepy combines three superfruits (Passion Fruit, Goji Berry, and Tart Cherries) that provide a…
Courtney Force will appear on Lifetime network’s ‘Live Life Forward’ Tuesday
NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car championship frontrunner Courtney Force will be featured on the Lifetime television series, 'Live Life Forward,' a show dedicated to spreading awareness about how deeply lives can be changed through community involvement, on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 a.m.
NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car championship frontrunner Courtney Force will be featured on the Lifetime television series, Live Life Forward, a show dedicated to spreading awareness about how deeply lives can be changed through community…
Fast Five: Dodge NHRA Nationals
NHRA’s Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom count down their top five moments from the Dodge NHRA Nationals.
Beck, Ricchezza, Warner and Hookway win division, heading to nationals
Shayne Beck, Matt Ricchezza, Faith Warner and Don Hookway each grabbed big wins at the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals and will now head to Pomona, Calif., and the Summit National Championship.
Preview | Recap
ATCO, N.J. – Shayne Beck, Matt Ricchezza, Faith Warner and Don Hookway each grabbed big wins at the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals and will now head to Pomona, Calif., and…
Coughlin Jr., Bellemeur victorious at Maple Grove Raceway
In the final results from Maple Grove Raceway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Troy Coughlin Jr. and Sean Bellemeur took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively.
In the final results from Maple Grove Raceway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Troy Coughlin Jr., Delaware, Ohio, and Sean Bellemeur, Placentia, Calif., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively.…
Todd gets 100th win for Connie Kalitta; Torrence, Nobile, Arana Jr. earn Reading wins
J.R. Todd won back-to-back races for the second time this season, securing the 100th win for Connie Kalitta in the process. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Vincent Nobile (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also secured wins at Maple Grove.
Howard doubles, Hobbs wins team title
Jake Howard doubled up in Dallas, taking home to top honors in both Pro ET and Sportsman while the team from Hobbs Motorsports Park captured the Team Championship at the NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division Finals at Texas Motorplex.
Jake Howard doubled up in Dallas, taking home to top honors in both Pro ET and Sportsman while the team from Hobbs Motorsports Park captured the Team Championship at the NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division Finals at Texas Motorplex…
Parker, Hough win at Woodburn
In the final results from Woodburn Dragstrip and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Kim Parker closed the deal in Top Alcohol Dragster for her first Lucas Oil Series win while Brian Hough collected his 18th in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
In the final results from Woodburn Dragstrip and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Kim Parker closed the deal in Top Alcohol Dragster for…
Dodge NHRA Nationals Sunday Notebook
J.R. Todd won back-to-back races for the second time this season, securing the 100th win for Connie Kalitta in the process. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Vincent Nobile (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also secured wins at Maple Grove.
Brackets | Features | Results
ELIMINATION ROUND RECAPS
TOP FUEL ROUND 1 (11:20 a.m.): Every higher…
Courtney Force earns 11th pole of season; Millican, Gray, Smith take Dodge NHRA Nationals poles
Courtney Force earned her 11th pole of the season, while Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all snagged pole position at the Dodge NHRA Nationals.
Dodge NHRA Nationals Saturday Notebook
Courtney Force earned her 11th pole of the season, while Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all snagged pole position at the Dodge NHRA Nationals.
Preview | Features | Results
QUALIFYING ROUND RECAPS
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE (1:41 p.m.): Eddie Krawiec…
Millican, C. Force, Enders, M. Smith go low at Dodge NHRA Nationals
The Countdown to the Championship kicked off at the Dodge NHRA Nationals with Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Funny Car), Erica Enders and Matt Smith at the top of their respective classes at the Dodge NHRA Nationals.
