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Why NHRA drag racing is unlike any other sport on earth
Erica Enders, Angelle Sampey, and Brittany Force [all women] qualified in the top spot of their classes at the 2021 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil. That’s a shocking accomplishment, but these three have all done it together—twice— at the 2019 and 2021 races in Reading.
Kalitta Motorsports and Autodesk continue technology collaboration in Charlotte
Autodesk will be the primary sponsor of Shawn Langdon’s Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel dragster during the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway.
Autodesk will be the primary sponsor of Shawn Langdon’s Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel dragster during the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway.
Since 2015, the team has worked with Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design,…
Cruz Pedregon's and J.R. Todd’s competitive spirits were on full display at Reading
With the start of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship comes fiercer competition amongst rivals. Pedregon and Todd got into some heated words at the top end of the track at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil.
Justin Ashley not letting the pressure of first Countdown appearance get to him
This might be Justin Ashley’s first time in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, but the rising Top Fuel star isn’t letting the moment get to him.
This might be Justin Ashley’s first time in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, but the rising Top Fuel star isn’t letting the moment get to him. Ashley, the NHRA’s reigning rookie of the year, advanced to the…
Nitro Time Machine: All-Kalitta battle settles Top Fuel at 2017 Charlotte race
Kalitta Motorsports teammates Doug Kalitta and Richie Crampton squared off in the Top Fuel final at the 2017 fall event at zMAX Dragway,
Matt Hagan cleared to race, continue his Funny Car title defense in Charlotte
After missing two races due to COVID-19, reigning NHRA Camping World Series Funny Car champion Matt Hagan has completed all NHRA protocols and has been cleared to suit up for this weekend's NHRA Carolina Nationals to continue his title defense.
Reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car champion Matt Hagan will return to competition this weekend at the NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord, N.C., after missing two races due to COVID-19. Hagan has completed all NHRA protocols and…
Rottler Manufacturing will back Matt Hartford's Pro Stock entry in Charlotte
Rottler Manufacturing will take over as primary sponsor on Matt Hartford’s NHRA Pro Stocker for the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Rottler Manufacturing will take over as primary sponsor on Matt Hartford’s NHRA Pro Stocker for the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
“Rottler and Total Seal Piston Rings are such a great fit together,” stated Hartford. “We discuss…
Nitro Time Machine: V. Gaines goes for a wild ride during 2014 Charlotte event
Pro Stock racer V. Gaines took a wild ride during the 2014 fall Charlotte event, losing control of the car and tumbling down the zMaAX Dragway shutdown area. He was not injured.
September 11 tribute from the 2021 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals in Pennsylvania
20 years after that fateful day in American history, the NHRA reflects on what the last two decades have meant, and the collective resolve that drives our nation forward.
Nitro Time Machine: Robert Hight wins Funny Car at 2017 fall Charlotte event
Robert Hight scored a crucial victory at zMAX Dragway in the fall of 2017 as he closed in on his second NHRA Funny Car championship.
J.R. Todd and Todd Smith on how to free a stuck clutch pedal with the throttle
When the clutch pedal in J.R. Todd’s Funny Car got hung up at the starting line in round two of the 2021 U.S. Nationals he could have aborted the run. But with a blip of the throttle, Todd staged the car, freed the clutch, and got the holeshot on Cruz Pedregon.
Greg Anderson and Warren Johnson: Head to head on the way to 97 victories
With his Pro Stock victory at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, Greg Anderson tied Warren Johnson for the class lead in victories at 97. NHRA historian and statistician Bob Frey took a deep dive into the numbers that make up their totals.
With his Pro Stock victory at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, Greg Anderson tied Warren Johnson for the class lead in victories at 97. NHRA historian and statistician Bob Frey took a deep dive into the numbers that make…
Five things we learned at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals
From incredible performances, memorable storylines, and a fanbase that had the facility buzzing, these playoffs are off and running in spectacular fashion. With the next playoff race coming in days, here are five things we learned at Maple Grove Raceway.
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship is officially here and it was hard to top the action that took place during a picture-perfect weekend at Maple Grove Raceway.
From incredible performances, memorable storylines and a fanbase that had the…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Sunday Photo Gallery
NHRA National Dragster's photographers were at Maple Grove Raceway for eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, chronicling the action on and off the track.
Billy Torrence opens Countdown to the Championship with impressive victory
Billy got the opening jump in the Top Fuel ranks, winning the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway with a run of 3.720 at 326.08 in the final round against Justin Ashley.
It was a Torrence who started the Countdown to the Championship in impressive fashion, only this time it was Billy who got the opening jump in the Top Fuel ranks, winning the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove…
Tommy Johnson Jr. makes most of opportunity, beats John Force in a thriller
Filling in for defending Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan, who missed his second straight race due to COVID-19, Johnson drove to the win with a run of 3.926 at 330.23 to beat John Force in the final round of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
You can now call Tommy Johnson Jr. the super sub.
Filling in for defending Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan, who missed his second straight race due to COVID-19, Johnson drove to an incredible win on Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway, delivering a…
Greg Anderson gets 97th win, ties Warren Johnson for most in Pro Stock history
The win came in the final round of Sunday’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove and it came against longtime rival Erica Enders at Maple Grove Raceway, as Anderson went 6.578 at 208.30 to hit the historic mark.
The question of when is no longer as Greg Anderson has tied Warren Johnson for the most wins in Pro Stock history.
It came in the final round of Sunday’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil and it came against longtime rival…
Steve Johnson wins playoff opener, grabs points lead for first time since 2014
Johnson capped off a tremendous Sunday at Maple Grove victory with his second victory of the season, rolling to the win in the final round of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil with a run of 6.775 at 196.87 against Eddie Krawiec.
Steve Johnson’s dream season continues to build and now he’s the points leader in Pro Stock Motorcycle for the first time since 2014.
Johnson capped off a tremendous Sunday at Maple Grove victory with his second victory of the season, rolling to…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Sunday News and Notes
News and Notes from final eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. This will be updated throughout the day with notes, quotes, photos, videos, and more from the first race of the Countdown to the Championship!
It's the first Countdown to the Championship for reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Justin Ashley, but the young standout is off to a great start, making the best run of his weekend in his opening round win against veteran Doug Kalitta. In a great…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil Sunday preview
After two tremendous days of qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway, the journey towards a championship officially begins with today’s eliminations at the 36th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
After two tremendous days of qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway, the journey towards a championship officially begins with today’s eliminations at the 36th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
With speed records…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Saturday Photo Gallery
NHRA National Dragster's photographers at Maple Grove Raceway on the final day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, chronicling the action on and off the track.
Force, Pedregon, Enders and Sampey claim No. 1 spots at Maple Grove Raceway
The final day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil delivered plenty of standout runs, as Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Angelle Sampey (Pro Stock Motorcycle) earned No. 1 qualifiers.
The final day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil delivered plenty of standout runs in a front of another massive crowd at Maple Grove Raceway, and Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Erica…
Doug Foley running special Sept. 11 tribute at Maple Grove Raceway
The remembrance Foley and his team put together on their dragster was on display at 300 mph during this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway, and it’s an anniversary that hits especially close to home for Foley.
On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Doug Foley felt it was important to put together a special tribute on his Top Fuel dragster.
The remembrance his team put together on their dragster is on display at 300 mph during this…
Angelle Sampey racing for more than just wins at Maple Grove Raceway
Racing at Maple Grove Raceway has always been special for Angelle Sampey, but winning has taken on an even bigger meaning right now for the three-time world champion following the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in her home state of Louisiana.
Racing at Maple Grove Raceway has always been special for Angelle Sampey, but winning has taken on an even bigger meaning right now for the three-time world champion.
Her first victory in Pro Stock Motorcycle came 25 years ago at the track and…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil Saturday preview
The kickoff to the Countdown to the Championship featured two track speed records during Friday’s lone session, and with another spectacular day in store, all the stars in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will look make moves during Saturday’s final two sessions.
For anyone who forgot just how special — and fast — Maple Grove Raceway can be, they were reminded in emphatic fashion during the first round of qualifying on Friday as part of this weekend’s 36th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented…
Conway, Hool, and Billingsley lead Tri-State Raceway Lucas Oil Series winners
Shane Conway, Kris Hool, and David Billingsley led the champion's list as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action at Tri-State Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Shane Conway, Spring, Texas, 5.255, 269.13 def. James Stevens,…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Friday Photo Gallery
NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Maple Grove Raceway on the opening day of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, chronicling the action on and off the track.
Force, Hight, Koretsky and Sampey pace the field at Maple Grove Raceway
In front of a huge crowd on Friday, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship kicked off in impressive fashion, with Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Kyle Koretsky (Pro Stock) and Angelle Sampey (Pro Stock Motorcycle) racing to No. 1 at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
In front of a huge crowd on Friday at Maple Grove Raceway, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs kicked off in impressive fashion, with Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Kyle Koretsky (Pro Stock) and Angelle Sampey (Pro…
Mike Salinas confident his team on the verge of a breakthrough victory
Salinas figures he’s a win waiting to happen. He’s been close, so the Top Fuel driver figures this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway is the perfect time to get that victory.
Mike Salinas figures he’s a win waiting to happen. He’s been close, and he certainly has a dragster capable of doing it, so the Top Fuel driver figures now is as good a time as ever to pick up his first victory this season.
He’s currently sixth…
Racing close to home, Kyle Koretsky looks to keep rolling
The way Kyle Koretsky sees it, the best way to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss is to have success at your home NHRA track, and he gets that chance at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The way Kyle Koretsky sees it, the best way to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss is to have success at your home NHRA track.
Koretsky will get that chance at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, which takes…