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Steve Johnson eyes first pole in six years after strong Friday
Steve Johnson is determined to prove his final-round appearance in Reading was not a fluke. The Suzuki rider took provisional pole position at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals with a 6.838-second pass and stunning the St. Louis crowd.…
Rickie Smith starts weekend strong with Friday pole
Rickie Smith ended up on the top of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod sheet in both sessions at the end of Friday qualifying in St. Louis, but not without a little drama. Smith made a 5.763-second pass at 251.63-miles per hour to take provisional pole…
Stevie "Fast" Jackson can clinch a Pro Mod world championship in St. Louis -- here's how
Stevie "Fast" Jackson needs a lot to go his way to clinch his first National Hot Rod Association world championship in St. Louis. First -- he has to win the race.
That part won't intimidate the Georgian, who enters the AAA Insurance NHRA…
WATCH: Re-live all the action from the 2018 AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Robert Hight drove through a fiery explosion to capture a massive win at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals in 2018. Re-live his victory, and the rest of the final rounds, from last year's race from World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St…
What the teams said entering the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals:
"It’s one thing to believe you have a shot at the championship, but it’s an entirely different thing to stand there with your team holding the trophy at the end of the day." -Jack Beckman
DON SCHUMACHER RACING
ANTRON BROWN
“Looking forward to racing at World Wide Technology Raceway. St. Louis has always been a great place for us. We won there four years in a row, and we want to get back on that trend. We fell…
AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday preview
Get all the information on the second race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship as professional qualifying kicks off with two sessions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship continues at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals with 40 racers in the hunt for a championship. Professional qualifying kicks off with a pair of sessions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock…
WATCH: Top Sportsman helps kick off racing in St. Louis
NHRA announcer Joe Castello went live from the staging lanes at WWT Raceway in St. Louis as Top Sportsman helped kick off the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Todd Tutterow still chasing E3 Pro Mod championship heading to St. Louis
It’s already been a banner year for Todd Tutterow, but with a chance for a championship still within reach, the veteran still hopes to accomplish more to end the 2019 campaign beginning at this weekend's AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
It’s already been a banner year for Todd Tutterow, whose career-best season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service has also included his first NHRA victory. But with a chance for a championship still…
Pleased with progress this season, Karen Stoffer aims for win at Midwest Nationals
Karen Stoffer already accomplished one major goal this season qualifying for the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. Now wants something she hasn’t had since 2015 and that’s a victory at this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Racing with a new team in 2019, Karen Stoffer already accomplished one major goal this season qualifying for the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. But the Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran now wants something she hasn’t had since 2015 and that’s…
Tickets on sale for 2020 Southern Nationals: Pro Stock returns, Factory Stock debut
Tickets are now on sale for the 40th annual NHRA Southern Nationals. This fan-favorite event marks the seventh stop on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour and is sure to showcases drag racing at its finest.
Tickets are now on sale for the 40th annual NHRA Southern Nationals. This fan-favorite event marks the seventh stop on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour and is sure to showcases drag racing at its finest.
The series rolls into…
Robert Hight: 'Every point matters' in tight Funny Car championship battle
Two-time NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Robert Hight joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about his long and successful career and to take a look at this year's championship battle.
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro championship preview
This week WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast connects with Mello Yello Champions Steve Torrence and J.R. Todd, along with Auto Club Road to the Future award candidate, Austin Prock. All three guests break down their championship hopes going into…
In the Countdown battle for the first time, Alex Laughlin returns to site of first win
When Alex Laughlin scored his first career Pro Stock win at the 2016 AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, he had just missed out on the Countdown to the Championship by a mere two points. Fast forward three years and he's among the favorites to win not just the race but the championship, too.
As memorable and thrilling as picking up his first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series win was, Alex Laughlin remembers feeling that something was missing. The Pro Stock star was in his first full season and missed out on the Mello Yello Countdown…
The Sports Report: The 2019 JEGS SPORTSnationals
At 63, Top Dragster racer Danny Nelson is enjoying one of the best seasons of his long career, and after his latest win at the JEGS SPORTSnationals he’s got a shot to win the Top Dragster national championship.
When he’s not busy racing or building race-ready dragsters in his RaceCraft Chassis shop in Batesville, Ark., Danny Nelson occasionally plays in high stakes poker tournaments so it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about dealing with…
Robert Hight hopes for same result in less dramatic fashion at 2019 AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Moments after winning the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals last year, Robert Hight was involved in a top-end crash past the finish line that broke his collarbone. He'll take the win this year, minus all of the other drama.
Robert Hight will gladly take a repeat of everything that took place a year ago in St. Louis, except for what happened just past the finish line in the finals. Moments after winning the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology…
Tricky Tipster: 2019 AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
St. Louis is the current home of NHL’s Stanley Cup, but the racers who descend on World Wide Technology Raceway for this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals will have a different trophy on their minds; a coveted NHRA Wally.
St. Louis is the current home of NHL’s Stanley Cup, but the racers who descend on World Wide Technology Raceway for this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals will have a different trophy on their minds; a coveted NHRA Wally.
This is…
Peek under the hood of Mark Pawuk's Factory Stock Dodge Challenger
SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown returns to the drag strip at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals and we've got an exclusive look under the hood of one of Don Schumacher Racing's Dodge Challengers.
Mark Pawuk will battle for the Wally…
True Disruption clothing line will partner with Jianna Salinas in Las Vegas
Clothing brand True Disruption will make its dragstrip debut at the 2019 Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway sponsoring the Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle of popular rookie rider Jianna Salinas.
Clothing brand True Disruption will make its dragstrip debut at the 2019 Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway sponsoring the Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle of popular rookie rider Jianna Salinas
This…
Top seeds look to battle back as Countdown to the Championship battles resume
World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis will host the second of six stops on the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship schedule this weekend. The fan-favorite stop on the NHRA circuit takes place early in the playoffs, giving world title contenders an ideal opportunity to make a championship impression.
With the stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series looking to make an early step to a world championship, World Wide Technology Raceway will come alive with the sights and unmistakable sounds of 11,000-horsepower, 300-mph action during the…
Nahan, Bogner, Mans bring the noise at Thunder on the Plains event
Pat Nahan, David Bogner, and Randy Mans led the list of champs at the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Thunder on the Plains event at SRCA Dragstrip.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Thunder on the Plains:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Pat Nahan, Sartell, Minn., '16 Neil & Parks, J/A, 7.955,…
Another strong outing in St. Louis could be a gateway to a championship for Richie Crampton
Richie Crampton’s season took a sudden turn with a win at the Countdown opener, and now the Top Fuel veteran is excited to see if he can keep the momentum rolling at this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
In the span of a few hours, Richie Crampton’s season took a sudden turn at the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship opener. Now the Top Fuel veteran is excited to see if he can keep the momentum rolling at this weekend’s eighth annual AAA…
Infinite Hero team, driver Jack Beckman look to build on momentum of Reading win
Dean Antonelli, crew chief for the Jack Beckman-driven Infinite Hero Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car, talked with NHRA's John Kernan about the importance of their recent win at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals in Reading and what it's going to take to continue to have success.
Krause, Youndt, Werner, and Carlson score Division 1 E.T. championships
Randy Krause, Austin Youndt, Paul Werner, and Bob Carlson all scored victories at the Division 1 Summit Racing Series event to earn the right to compete at the National Championships later this year.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2019 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals:
SUPER PRO
Randy Krause, Orefield, Pa., '00 Dragster, 7.722, 168.16 def. Dennis Leblanc, Manchester, N…
Survive the Drive: Having the right tie-downs is key to keeping your race car secure
Having the right tie-downs and knowledge is key to keeping your race car secure inside the trailer on your way to, and from, your next race.
You head straight to the garage or shop every day after work. Late night after late night. Countless hours ensuring your dragster is prepped and ready for a pass that will take only seconds. Your i’s are dotted, and your t’s are crossed. Now imagine…
Terry Smith, Dan Steed, and Jeff Taylor headline JEGS SPORTSnationals champions
Terry Smith, Dan Steed, and Jeff Taylor headlined the nine champions crowned at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.
Terry Smith, Dan Steed, and Jeff Taylor headlined the nine champions crowned at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway. Smith earned the title in Comp Eliminator, Steed picked up his first NHRA national event win in Super Stock, and…
"That's how you learn new things" - how Tom Elliott became the elder statesman of Top Dragster
Tom Elliott has been racing for a long time. He now exists as an elder statesman in a category, Top Dragster, that ranges younger, if for no other reason than its speed.
Tom Elliott has been racing for a long time. He now exists as an elder statesman in a category, Top Dragster, that ranges younger, if for no other reason than its speed.
The six-second rockets are among the quickest in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag…
Surfing Safari, Part 2: The Surfers, the Hawaiian, Hondas, and Jim Morrison (!)
Words of admiration and old stories keep rolling in after the passing of Tom Jobe, resulting in some more touching tributes and interesting stories about the fabled Surfers Top Fuel team of the 1960s.
Country music star Tim McGraw has a cut on his new album called “If I Died Today” that made me think a lot about Tom Jobe and the outpouring of love and respect for him that poured into my email box after last week’s…
Latest issue of National Dragster includes Indy, Norwalk coverage and much more
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 18th issue of 2019, which includes in-depth coverage of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 18th issue of 2019, which includes in-depth coverage of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
From Top Fuel through the Factory…
Tom Bailey stars in Hot Rod Drag Week with record 5.99 run
Tom Bailey becomes the talk of Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week event with a thrilling 5.99-second, 250-mph performance and a convincing win in the Unlimited class.
NHRA fans get to see five-second Pro Mod cars at least a dozen times a year, but how many of those cars are street legal, or capable of being driven even a few miles on public roads? The answer is almost certainly zero which is what makes Tom Bailey…
WFO Radio Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Winners Edition
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast presents the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Winners Edition featuring Richie Crampton, Jack Beckman, Jason Line, and Jerry Savoie. Crampton joins host Joe Castello for a round by round debrief, discusses a great…