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Tickets on sale for NHRA’s 2023 national event return to Route 66 Raceway
With excitement high for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ return to Route 66 Raceway during the 2023 season, tickets are now on sale for the Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, which takes place May 19-21.
With excitement high for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ return to Route 66 Raceway during the 2023 season, tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 23rd annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, which takes place May…
Travis Shumake to honor father’s upset win with tribute car at Auto Club Finals
Forty years after his father, Tripp’s upset Funny Car win at the 1982 World Finals, Travis Shumake will return to Southern California with the same goal — to play spoiler in a championship battle — and will do so in a car honoring his late father.
Forty years after his father, Tripp’s upset Funny Car win at the 1982 World Finals, Travis Shumake will return to Southern California with the same goal: to play spoiler.
In 1982, the elder Shumake was brought in by Funny Car legend Billy…
2009: Hector Arana Sr. claims first world championship by just two points
Hector Arana Sr.’s long pursuit of a Pro Stock Motorcycle championship finally reached the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with a thrilling, narrow points conquest at the end of the 2009 season.
Hector Arana Sr.’s long pursuit of a Pro Stock Motorcycle championship finally reached the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with a thrilling, narrow points conquest at the end of the 2009 season.
Arana entered the season finale 58 points…
Nitro Time Machine: Professional finals from the 1985 NHRA Finals in Pomona
The NHRA Finals moved to Pomona in 1984 and we've gone into the Nitro Time Machine to bring you all of the professional final rounds from 1985, the second year of following that historic venue change.
NHRA Tech: Donnie Bender explains RacePak data acquisition
Veteran crew chief Donnie Bender explains how the RacePak computer is used for data acquisition and how that leads to quicker and more consistent runs.
It all comes down to this: NHRA world champions will be crowned in Pomona
A thrilling, record-breaking 2022 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for one unbelievable final race, as world champions will be crowned at the 57th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at legendary Auto Club Raceway at Pomona on Nov. 10-13.
A thrilling, record-breaking 2022 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for one unbelievable final race, as world champions will be crowned at the 57th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at legendary Auto Club Raceway at Pomona on Nov…
'Today is the start of my future': Second-generation Haddock makes first nitro runs
Sixteen-year-old McKailen Haddock's birthday gift from his loving father, Funny Car veteran Terry Haddock, was two get-acquainted passes in the family’s Vega-bodied Nostalgia Funny Car on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Monday after the NHRA Nevada Nationals.
“Today is the start of my future.”
The words belong to McKailen Haddock, the 16-year-old son of Funny Car veteran Terry Haddock, whose birthday gift from his loving father was two get-acquainted passes in the family’s Vega-bodied Nostalgia Funny…
Tickets now on sale for prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
Tickets are on sale for the prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, as the world’s biggest drag race is set to take place Aug. 30-Sept. 4 during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Tickets are on sale for the prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, as the world’s biggest drag race is set to take place Aug. 30-Sept. 4 during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
Action-packed NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 2023 schedule announced
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country.
Starting on Feb.…
Comp, Super Comp, and Top Dragster champions crowned at Las Vegas event
Following last weekend’s Division 7 finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Ryan Priddy, James Glenn, and Jeremy Hancock have officially locked up NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman world championships.
Following last weekend’s Division 7 finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Ryan Priddy, James Glenn, and Jeremy Hancock have officially locked up NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman world championships.
Priddy, a longtime…
Severance, Gordon take big wins Las Vegas 2022 Lucas Oil season finale
Joey Severance and Doug Gordon scored huge wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing SeriesPacific Division event wasin action at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the final event of the 2022 Lucas Oil season.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.279, 274.27 def…
2016: Jason Line outduels teammate Greg Anderson by three points for first EFI title
Jason Line earned the distinction of being crowned the first Pro Stock champion of the electronic fuel injection era after a season-long battle with teammate Greg Anderson that came down to the semifinals of the season finale and a three-point margin.
Jason Line earned the distinction of being crowned the first Pro Stock champion of the electronic fuel injection era, which began in 2016 with a whole lot of learning for everyone.
Prior to the season, the running joke among teams was that any…
Yeah, but what if? A semi-serious look at the points battles heading to Pomona
Brittany Force, Robert Hight, and Matt Smith lead the points in their classes heading into the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals, but, as history has shown and possible points values back up, nothing is certain at the final race of the season.
So, you think that the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship battle at next weekend's Auto Club NHRA Finals is just between Brittany Force, Justin Ashley, and Mike Salinas? That only Robert Hight, Ron Capps, or Matt Hagan can…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2022 NHRA Nevada Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Nevada Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
2010: Rookie rider L.E. Tonglet ekes out Pro Stock Motorcycle title by four points
L.E. Tonglet became just the third rookie to win an NHRA Pro championship after coming from behind to steal the Pro Stock Motorcycle title from Andrew Hines, who surprisingly fouled in the first round.
For the third time in four years, the NHRA world championship in Pro Stock Motorcycle was decided by a single-digit margin when rookie rider L.E. Tonglet won the championship by just four points over Andrew Hines, who had lost the 2007 title by just…
Watch this weekend's pivotal Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. World championships are on the line at the annual Lucas Oil curtain closer.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman…
Nitro Time Machine: Heartbreak and triumph at the 1996 NHRA Finals
There were a lot of twists and turns in the Funny Car class at the final event of the 1996 season, as we'll see in the latest edition of Nitro Time Machine.
Weekend Rewind: A video look back at the 2022 NHRA Nevada Nationals
The NHRA Nevada Nationals, the penultimate event of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, played out before a packed house at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where high drama prevailed and event wins and championships were determined.
Jeff Taylor's 50th career win highlights NHRA Nevada Nationals Sportsman action
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, eight champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, led by Jeff Taylor, who collected his milestone 50th career win.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, eight champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, led by Jeff Taylor, who…
2008: Eddie Krawiec wins championship from behind by just five points
Eddie Krawiec became just the second NHRA world champion to win the title without a race win, and he did it from behind, knocking off reigning champ Matt Smith to collect the title.
A year after edging Andrew Hines by six points for the 2007 Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, Matt Smith was attempting to hold off Hines’ Harley teammate, second-place Eddie Krawiec, and third-place Chris Rivas to win his second straight…
NHRA, Fairplex announce extension for racing at Pomona through 2033 season
Officials at NHRA and the Fairplex have announced an exciting long-term extension between the two longtime partners, ensuring NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action will take place at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip through at least the 2033 season.
Officials at NHRA and the Fairplex have announced an exciting long-term extension between the two longtime partners, ensuring NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action will take place at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip through at least the 2033…
NHRA and Pomona: A powerful legacy that dates back more than 70 years
The story of Pomona Raceway, renamed Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in 2006 and soon to be In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, essentially mirrors the history of organized hot rodding: Responsibly minded members of car clubs joined forces with…
NHRA on FOX is live streaming from 2022 SEMA Show
The NHRA will live stream racer interviews, special announcements, and breaking news all week from booth 10,000 at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas
Five things we learned at the NHRA Nevada Nationals
To be quite honest we learned many things in Las Vegas so it was a difficult proposition to narrow them down to just five key moments, but we’ve managed to do just that. Here are the five most important things we’re taking from an incredible NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas
To be quite honest we learned many things in Las Vegas so it was a difficult proposition to narrow them down to just five key moments, but we’ve managed to do just that. Here are the five most important things we’re taking from an incredible NHRA…
High drama in Las Vegas as Force, Hagan, Enders, and Arana Jr. hit the jackpot
Erica Enders wrapped up her fifth Pro Stock championship with another NHRA Nevada Nationals win and shared the winner’s circle with Brittany Force, who took over the points lead in Top Fuel, Matt Hagan, who closed the points gap on Robert Hight in Funny Car, and Hector Arana Jr.
It isn't an exaggeration to suggest that the NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas features some of the most dramatic side-by-side racing of the season. As the penultimate event in the 2022 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, championships are front…
Sheppeard, Keil, Anderson, Hildebrandt, and Merrilees win Summit E.T. titles
Garreth Sheppeard won his second straight NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship in Motorcycle and was joined in the winner’s circle at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Carl Keil II (Super Pro), Andy Anderson (Pro), Jason Hildebrandt (Sportsman), and Craig Merrilees (Street Legal EV).
Garreth Sheppeard won his second straight NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship in Motorcycle and was joined in the winner’s circle at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Carl Keil II (Super Pro), Andy Anderson (Pro), Jason…
Erica Enders joins exclusive company with fifth NHRA Pro Stock championship
Erica Enders became the first NHRA pro driver to clinch a 2022 Camping World Series championship by reaching the final round of the Nevada Nationals and then winning her tenth event of the season.
The list of drivers who have won five or more NHRA Pro Stock championships is short, but it includes some of the best racers the sport has ever produced including Bob Glidden, Warren Johnson, Greg Anderson, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and now Erica Enders.…
NHRA Nevada Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday of the NHRA Nevada Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA Nevada Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Updated throughout the day.
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Brittany Force earned the privilege of a first-round bye in the 15-car field by qualifying No. 1 with a blizzard of great passes — 3.711, 3.665, 3.673, and 3.691 — and automatically banked…
From red-light to near disaster: Comp racer Ryan Warter takes a wild ride in Vegas
The wild action is not limited to the nitro cars in Las Vegas as second-generation Comp eliminator racer Ryan Warter showed in round three. After red-lighting, things went from bad to almost worse as he nearly crashed his Joint Venture H/Altered Sunfire on a crazy pass.