Show us your shop! Eric Dillard takes us on a tour of ProLine Racing shop
Eric Dillard of ProLine Racing takes us for a walk through the company's warehouse for a look at the wide variety of parts they stock. Share your shop tour with us!
What's going on at your shop or garage? Are you building a new hot rod, tinkering with parts, or just want to show us where you do you hot rod dreaming and scheming? Send us a video and we'll share it with the drag racing world.
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From working out to homeschooling, bike champ Angelle Sampey is staying busy
Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey joined NHRA’s Lewis Bloom via Skype to talk about how she’s keeping herself busy, including her workout regimen and homeschooling, and talks about the new bike she tested prior to Gainesville.
Childhood memories and a first win: Gainesville is special to Brittany Force
When racing resumes with this year's Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville Raceway will be a welcome sight to Brittany Force. From being at the track as a baby to winning her first career race in Top Fuel, the track has been home to so many enjoyable occasions in her career.
When the NHRA season restarts in June it will be with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, which is just great with Brittany Force, Gainesville Raceway was home to the first great moment in her own driving career, but her…
The Lambeck family legacy remains strong in NHRA drag racing
Comp racer Doug Lambeck piles Wallys in multiple categories as he chases his first world championship while racing with his father.
[This story appears in the March 17, 2020 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine. See the full original layout!]
In NHRA National Dragster…
Aaron Stanfield is drag racing's triple threat in 2020
Third-generation racer Aaron Stanfield has a shot to win three championships this year, and we wouldn’t bet against him.
[This story appears in the March 17, 2020 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine. See the full original layout!]
“You’re a product of your…
Clay Millican: Workout warrior, social media maven, history teacher, and more
Popular Top Fuel racer Clay Millican checked in with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom on Skype to talk about how he and his team are faring during the hiatus, including his new workout regime. Millican also talks about interacting with fans online, Top Fuel’s tough competition and looks back at his previous successes.
Remember when Hoonigan and Roadkill battled at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals?—Videos and Photo Gallery!
Roadkill’s Mike Finnegan and Hoonigan’s Jon Chase took part in a best-of-three match race at the 2019 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals - and we've got the photos and videos to help you re-live the epic competition.
Watch Don Garlits earn his first world championship at 1975 World Finals
Don Garlits earned his first Top Fuel world championship in Ontario in 1975 with an incredible performance, surpassing Gary Beck on the final day of the season. Watch the race and check out historic photos from the 1975 World Finals.
NHRA Funny Car ace Cruz Pedregon hits the virtual dirt in new iRacing rig
Snap-On Tools Funny Car team owner Cruz Pedregon got behind the wheel of a World of Outlaws dirt car on Wednesday night in his brand-new iRacing rig.
Cruz Pedregon gave a behind-the-scenes look at his brand-new iRacing rig after hitting the dirt in a simulated World of Outlaws race on Wednesday night. The Snap-On Tools Funny Car team owner is one of many National Hot Rod…
In case you missed it: NHRA Rewind, Seattle 2019 with the NHRA on FOX team
On Friday, the NHRA on FOX broadcast team relived the 2019 Seattle national event -- the site of John Force's historic 150th Funny Car win and Austin Prock's first Top Fuel title --with all-new commentary, opinions, and insight. Here's a chance to rewatch this unique episode.
J.R. Todd, Austin Prock talk with local media about how they're handling the break
Indianapolis-based racers J.R. Todd and Austin Prock did interviews with a local television station at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis to talk about how they’re staying busy during the break in racing action.
Terry McMillen and the Amalie team can't wait to get their new car on the track
Prior to Indiana's “stay at home” shutdown, NHRA’s John Kernan visited the shop of Amalie Motor Oil Top Fuel team Terry McMillen to see how they’re preparing for a busy return to racing with a brand-new car they built over the winter.
Catching up with the Pro Stock champ: What's on the mind of Erica Enders
Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock champ Erica Enders connected with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom on Skype to talk about her year, including her win at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, racing at the Doorslammer Nationals, and what’s going on at Elite Performance.
Join Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Jianna Salinas for Facebook Live Q&A
Jianna Salinas, the most recent winner on the Pro Stock Motorcycle tour, will host a Facebook Live on Thursday where fans can ask her questions.
Scrappers Racing rider Jianna Salinas will host a live question and answer session on Facebook Live on Thursday where fans can get their questions answered by the most recent Pro Stock Motorcycle winner on the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series…
Ron Capps finishes above Dale Earnhardt Jr., other NASCAR racers in iRacing Replacement Series race
Ron Capps competed in the first round of the Replacement Series on iRacing, broadcast on Twitch, and finished ahead of many NASCAR racers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr. We caught up with Capps following the race.
Don Schumacher Racing / NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car racer Ron Capps raced ahead of a handful of NASCAR Cup Series racers in the first iRacing Replacement Series race, broadcast on Twitch on Tuesday night. He will continue to race on iRacing (you can…
Bob Vandergriff Racing check-in: Lots of projects, lots of preparation
Before the statewide Indiana “stay at home” mandate, Bob Vandergriff Racing crew chief Ron Douglas was in the team’s shop working hard for team drivers Jordan Vandergriff, Shawn Reed, and Josh Hart in preparation for the return to racing.
Stuck inside and don’t know what to watch? Here’s what NHRA drivers are watching
Drivers and fans alike are stuck home so there's a lot of TV and movie watching. But what to watch? Here are the shows and films — some sports-related, some not — NHRA drivers like to watch when they aren’t at the track.
Life without sports is a drag, and the lack of cars racing down the track due to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced drivers and fans alike to stay home and find something else to watch on TV.
Many drivers have been using this downtime to connect…
Watch the massive Stock Eliminator field at the 1963 U.S. Nationals
Watch this classic broadcast of the 1963 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, featuring a massive Stock Eliminator field, scores of dragsters and a weekend crowd of 75,000 to check out The Big Go.
The 1963 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis continued the thrilling tradition of the previous event with a massive field of Stock Eliminator machines, including the Dodge Ramcharger driven by Al Eckstrand. You can also see NHRA founder…
How to watch Ron Capps and Cruz Pedregon take on the racing world with iRacing
Ron Capps and Cruz Pedregon will take part in a handful of iRacing events this week -- here's how you can watch the Funny Car racers in action live.
We talked to Ron Capps about how he got involved with iRacing on Monday, now you can watch the NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car racer…
Fast-rising Top Fuel rookie Justin Ashley 'excited to hit the track again'
NHRA Top Fuel rookie Justin Ashley checked in with NHRA's Lewis Bloom to talk about the great start to his first year in the class and how he and his family are doing during the racing hiatus.
10 Books Every Racer Should Read
Every expert at the top of their field has one thing in common—they’re reading. So, put this unexpected downtime to good use, grab a book on motorsports, and start building your competitive edge. Robert E. Petersen, Zora Arkus-Duntov, and Wally Parks [shown] were all voracious readers.
A competition on any level, is a competition on every level. Beating the team in the other lane means mastering everything they know—and leveraging something they don’t. But if traditional drag racing expertise gets passed around at tracks and shops…
How Cruz Pedregon Racing is reacting to Indiana's new "stay at home" order
Following Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb's issuance of a "stay at home" declaration for the state, life for many Brownsburg, Ind.-based NHRA teams is about to change. Here's what Cruz Pedregon's Snap-on Tools team is doing.
Watch Eddie Hill make Top Fuel history at the 1992 Gatornationals
Eddie Hill made the quickest run in Top Fuel history, John Force got back into the winner's circle and Warren Johnson dominated in Pro Stock at the 1992 Gatornationals. Watch the full classic broadcast here.
We're throwing it back to the 1992 Gatornationals where you can see all the action, including an incredible Top Fuel final between Eddie Hill and Kenny Bernstein. You can also see 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force get back to…
Ron Capps discusses taking part in iRacing competition and March Meet success
Don Schumacher Racing / NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car racer Ron Capps joined the NHRA National Dragster podcast to discuss his upcoming participation in the iRacing Replacement Series race and his success at the March Meet in Bakersfield.
2016 Funny Car world champion Ron Capps was an early adopter to simulation racing. The Don Schumacher Racing / NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car racer will take part in the iRacing Replacement Series race at 6 p.…
During break, NHRA drivers reach out to fans through social media channels
NHRA drivers might not be able to interact with their fans at the racetrack right now, but they're sharing plenty of talk with them and with others on their social media channels. Here's a quick recap of some of the best of them.
.@JohnForce_FC: "We will get through this. How long will it take? We don't know but let's be positive. I'm ready to go…
Get an inside look at Drew Skillman's Factory Stock Showdown Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
NHRA announcer Joe Castello takes you inside the pits with the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown Ford Mustang Cobra Jet driven by reigning champion Drew Skillman, giving you an inside look at one of the most powerful muscle cars in the world.
Reigning SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown champion Drew Skillman gave NHRA announcer Joe Castello an inside look at his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet in a recent episode of Attention in the Pits, which you can check out below on the…
On this day in history, 1992: Kenny Bernstein breaks the 300-mph barrier
Twenty-eight years ago today, on March 20, 1992, Kenny Bernstein broke the 300-mph barrier at the 1992 Gatornationals. In this archived interview, Bernstein looks back on the accomplishment and the road to the barrier-breaking pass.
Reprinted from the April 3, 1992 issue of National DRAGSTER
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Long after most people have forgotten who won the 1992 Motorcraft Gatornationals, they will remember what took place on that Friday…
Jeg Coughlin Jr. eager to continue his 'fantastic' Pro Stock season
Six-time NHRA world champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom via Skype to talk about year to date, which included a win at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and a big payday at the Wordl Doorslammer Nationals.
Funny Car racer Tommy Johnson Jr. hard at work making candles
Tommy Johnson Jr. remains hard at work on his side-business as a candle maker and showed NHRA on FOX reporter John Kernan around his home shop.
Don Schumacher Racing / M.D. Anderson Funny Car racer Tommy Johnson Jr. is the most recent winner on tour and is keeping busy by working on his side-business as a candle maker [TA…