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Christopher Dodd joins elite company after second straight Super Comp world title
A year ago, Christopher Dodd was seemingly unbeatable, racking up five Super Comp victories en route to his first world championship in the class. The victories didn’t come as frequently in 2021, but thanks to a number of consistent performances, the end result was the same,
A year ago, Christopher Dodd was seemingly unbeatable, racking up five Super Comp victories en route to his first world championship in the class.
The victories didn’t come as frequently in 2021, but thanks to a number of consistent performances…
Scag Power Equipment makes NHRA debut, joins Tony Schumacher in 2022
Tony Schumacher is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the dragstrip in 2022, and with the help of Scag Power Equipment, Schumacher is ready to mow down the competition and make a bid for a category-best ninth world championship.
Tony Schumacher, the most decorated Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the dragstrip in 2022 and, with the help of Scag Power Equipment, Schumacher is ready to mow down the competition and make a bid for…
Chevrolet fetes Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson with prestigious Cross Flag Award
Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. Vice President, Motorsports and Performance, presented NHRA Camping World Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson with the prestigious Chevrolet Cross Flag Award to salute his banner 2021 season.
From being inducted into the North Carolina Motorsports Hall of Fame to passing mentor Warren Johnson for the most career Pro Stock victories to claiming his fifth Pro Stock championship, the 2021 NHRA season “has been one for the ages,” said Greg…
Tickets on sale for NHRA's return to Richmond for 2022 Virginia NHRA Nationals
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Virginia NHRA Nationals, which takes place May 13-15 at Virginia Motorsports Park. It is the seventh race of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and will be the NHRA’s first trip to the fan-favorite facility near Richmond since 2019.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Virginia NHRA Nationals, which takes place May 13-15 at Virginia Motorsports Park. It is the seventh race of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and will be the NHRA’s first trip to the fan-…
The quickest street car on the planet paradox; a Pro Mod Camaro you can road trip
Tom Bailey is the owner and driver of a 4,000-hp Camaro built to run a 5-second quarter-miles and drive 1,000 miles in a week for Hot Rod Magazine's Drag Week event. He's expanded that success into a new car magazine and opening a pizza joint. We blur Wally Park's two worlds together at the 2021 PRI Show to understand how, and why.
How Clay Millican has stayed above the fray in the craziest offseason in history
Millican returns to Top Fuel in 2022 with the same crew chief, the same team, and the same partners—but concedes that's unusual this year. Hear what he says about staffing, rivalries, and why all of the changes are great for the sport.
Why “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler's Pro Stock Motorcycle was different than any other in 2021
Oehler talked with Tony Pedregon on the 2021 NHRA on FOX stage at the PRI Show about the ideal weight for a rider, his new chassis coming in 2022, and the pros and cons of doing your own engine program.
Cruz Pedregon says, "We left some crumbs on the table in the [2021] countdown"
Pedregon talked about how his job as a team owner in the off-season is to put the parts and pieces in place, to "write the big checks," and to expand the team's capabilities and consistency.
Funny Car owner/racer Paul Lee on marketing his drivetrain businesses with a nitro car
Paul Lee shared his racing/business philosophy with Brian Lohnes on the NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show. "We're going to do it right, or we're not going to do it at all. That's my motto in business and racing," said Lee.
NHRA President Glen Cromwell previews incredible 2022 season for racers and fans
At the 2021 PRI Show, Glen Cromwell highlights the roadmap to a successful 2022 race season, and how it actually began with the racing community coming together in 2020 as we'd never seen before.
Don Garlits, Bob Taaffe, and the 72-hour car build that led to drag racing lore
Don Garlits' amazing win at the 1967 Nationals, so well remembered for his post-race starting-line beard shave, might not have been possible without Bob Taaffe, who helped "Big Daddy" build a new car in just 72 hours. Garlits remembers Taaffe after his recent passing.
“When the Godfather calls, you come running.” Fred Miller told me, joking about Don Prudhomme inviting him to come out from Florida to California for his…
Christopher Dodd does the impossible, wins back-to-back Super Comp championships
"Winning the first one was an absolute accomplishment, and then people start asking, 'what's next?'" said Dodd. The 2021 season began cool and calm for the 2020 Super Comp champ, but then when he realized they were chasing their second title—that's when the pressure mounted.
5-time Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson celebrates with trip to 2021 PRI Show
A true car guy, Anderson came to the 2021 PRI Show to see the latest machine tools, engine parts, and race car technology. He also sat down with Brian Lohnes to review the discipline required to achieve this level of success in Pro Stock.
Alexis DeJoria had a breakout 2021 season; ready for GR Supra Funny Car in 2022
DeJoria had a season filled with semifinal-round appearances, number one qualifiers, and factored into the 2021 Funny Car championship. The only thing she's changing for next year is getting an awesome new Toyota Funny Car body.
Tim Kulungian on the excruciating start to the WAR Pro Stock Motorcycle team's 2021 season
Crew chief and tuner for Jerry Savoie and Karren Stoffer, Kulungian spoke openly on the NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show about the painful challenges the White Alligator Racing team bikes went through all season long.
After hot finish, Cruz Pedregon eagerly awaiting 2022 Funny Car season
You can count Cruz Pedregon as one who would have been just fine extending the 2021 season by a few more races. As it is, his strong finish to this season only has the veteran Funny Car standout even more excited to get 2022 going.
You can count Cruz Pedregon as one who would have been just fine extending the 2021 season by a few more races. As it is, his strong finish to this season only has the veteran Funny Car standout even more excited to get 2022 going.
Pedregon was…
Cameron Ferre anxious for next step in nitro journey
Following a semifinal finish at the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, no one is more excited for the start of the 2022 season than Cameron Ferre.
Cameron Ferre already knows the thrill of winning an NHRA national event Wally; He took care of that nearly a decade ago when he won the Super Comp title at the 2021 Auto Club Finals in Pomona. He’s now got his eyes set on a slightly bigger prize; a…
Antron Brown and Lucas Oil announced Top Fuel partnership at the 2021 PRI Show
Antron Brown says, "It's good to go back to our family," as he realigns his 2022 team with his Lucas Oil.
John Force Racing on long-term plans, the new competition, and their love of the sport
At the 2021 PRI Show, John Force, Austin Prock, Brittany Force, and Robert Hight spoke about their 2022 program and the aggressive new efforts they have in place to win both nitro championships.
2021 In The Rearview
Guests Tony Pedregon and Wes Buck join Brian Lohnes on this final episode of the NHRA Insider podcast for 2021, looking back at 2021 as a whole and at the recent PRI Show in specific, and they take a look at what the 2022 season may hold.
Guests Tony Pedregon and Wes Buck join Brian Lohnes on this final episode of the NHRA Insider podcast for 2021. The conversations range from a look back over the NHRA's insanely successful PRI Show to the season that was, what to look…
Leah Pruett and Tony Stewart on the busiest offseason of their lives
New team. New marriage. New shop. Leah and Tony talked about prepping for the 2022 season and living in a motorhome in front of their shop while on the NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show.
Tickets on sale for upcoming 2022 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, which takes place July 29-31 at Pacific Raceway as part of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and marks NHRA’s first trip to the scenic facility near Seattle since 2019.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, which takes place July 29-31 at Pacific Raceway as part of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and marks NHRA’s first trip to the scenic facility near…
Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show—Saturday
Racers, race fans, enthusiasts, and businesses will gather at the 2021 PRI Trade Show Dec. 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
The 2021 PRI Show marks the motorsports industry’s first and largest in-person business gathering since the pandemic. Exhibitors will showcase the latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, and trailers…
Ron Capps will take on dual role of team owner and driver beginning in 2022
Two-time and reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion Ron Capps has announced the launch of Ron Capps Motorsports, with Capps as team owner and driver of the NAPA Auto Parts entry in 2022. Dean Antonelli and John Medlen will serve as co-crew chiefs.
Ron Capps has been teasing the news for weeks, but on Friday afternoon at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis, the two-time and reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion made it official,…
Chad Green eager to take next step in Funny Car career in 2022 season
Pro Mod veteran Chad Green has become a huge thorn in the side of the multicar Funny Car teams and everyone else in the class for that matter, and he's only getting started, and he may even possibly run a full season in 2022.
Chad Green has gradually stepped his toes into the Funny Car ranks more and more each of the past two years. The Pro Mod veteran made his debut in the class in 2020, making a pair of starts during the same season for the first time he won in his Pro…
Caruso family taps past world champ Jim Yates as Pro Stock crew chief
Third-generation drag racer Camrie Caruso has hired past world champ Jim Yates to serve as crew chief on the 2022 Caruso Family Racing Pro Stock Camaro.
Third-generation drag racer Camrie Caruso’s bid to shake up NHRA Pro Stock racing as just the second woman to race for the season championship got a big boost Friday with the announcement that Jim Yates will serve as crew chief on the 2022 Caruso…
Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show—Friday
Racers, race fans, enthusiasts, and businesses will gather at the 2021 PRI Trade Show Dec. 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
The 2021 PRI Show marks the motorsports industry’s first and largest in-person business gathering since the pandemic. Exhibitors will showcase the latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, and trailers…
Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show—Thursday
Racers, race fans, enthusiasts, and businesses will gather at the 2021 PRI Trade Show Dec. 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
The 2021 PRI Show marks the motorsports industry’s first and largest in-person business gathering since the pandemic. Exhibitors will showcase the latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, and trailers…
The Hot Rod Story
In 1952, hot rodding had a bad name. An NHRA pamphlet, the Hot Rod Story, set a blueprint for moving forward with a rallying call that reads almost like the Gettysburg Address of NHRA. You should read this to know from whence we came.
The 2021 NHRA season was a yearlong celebration of NHRA’s 70th anniversary, an opportunity for us to reflect on its humble beginnings and stand in awe of how big NHRA has grown from the seeds planted by a letter to Hot Rod magazine…
Lucas Oil returns to NHRA nitro ranks with backing of AB Motorsports team
Longtime motorsports industry supporter Lucas Oil Products, Inc., has joined three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown’s AB Motorsports team as its official lubricants partner for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Longtime motorsports industry supporter Lucas Oil Products, Inc., has joined three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown’s AB Motorsports team as its official lubricants partner for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.…