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Houston Funny Car Friday results: Q1
John Force leads the Funny Car field in Houston after Q1 with a 3.888 in his BlueDEF Chevy Camaro.
Seven-time Houston winner John Force leads the pack after the first round of Funny Car qualifying at Houston Raceway Park. Force wheeled his Blu Def Camaro to a 3.888 to open a nearly five-hundredths gap over second-ranked Jack Beckman, who debuted…
Not just a nickname: 'Famous Amos' Satterlee was that and much more
Legendary nitro tuner "Famous Amos" Satterlee passed away April 4 at age 88. He left behind a legacy of broken records, race wins, and drag racing championships on asphalt, water, and sand.
Someone famous once told me that the best nicknames were the ones that someone else came up with for you, that's it's embarassing to give yourself a bragging kind of nickname, and it’s hard to dispute that. Most of the best drag racing…
Todd Tutterow looking to keep Pro Mod momentum rolling in Houston
Todd Tutterow has experienced a litany of wins and championships throughout his standout Pro Mod career, but one of the veteran’s biggest moments came a month ago when he claimed his first career NHRA victory win at Gainesville in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service.
Todd Tutterow has experienced a litany of wins and championships throughout his standout Pro Mod career, but one of the veteran’s biggest moments came a month ago when he claimed his first career NHRA victory win at Gainesville in the E3 Spark Plugs…
From novice to seasoned racer, NHRA Member Tracks are the place to race
Like Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the vast majority of NHRA's 120 Member Track are open on a weekly basis to novices to experienced drivers alike, allowing everyone the thrill of driving down an NHRA-legal dragstrip.
Tricky Tipster: World champs look to shine brightest in the Lone Star State
Oddsmaker Tricky Tipster has selected reigning NHRA nitro champs Steve Torrence and J.R. Todd along with Pro Mod’s Steve Jackson as the pre-race favorites at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil.
Saluting his birthplace, country music star Willie Nelson, once said, “I’m from Texas, and one of the reasons I like Texas is because there's no one in control.”
Willie certainly had a valid point and through the first four events of 2019, his…
Two-time Funny Car champ Matt Hagan welcomes spotlight in Houston
After an early-season victory during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and a string of solid runs last weekend in Las Vegas, Matt Hagan sees the confidence level in his team continuing to build.
After an early-season victory during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and a string of solid runs last weekend in Las Vegas, Matt Hagan sees the confidence level in his team continuing to build. It’s an ideal place to be for the…
The Sports Report: Marko makes his mark
With his final round win over two-time national champ Luke Bogacki in Las Vegas, Marko Perivolaris is now a three-time national event winner and he's more than happy to share the spotlight.
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Scientists have debated to answer to that equation for years. NHRA fans, however, saw firsthand what happens last weekend in Las Vegas when Marko Perivolaris met Luke Bogacki to…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast: Four-Wide Nationals Winners Edition
This week on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast, the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winners Edition featuring J.R. Todd, Mike Salinas, Bo Butner, and Hector Arana Jr. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap Vegas and get ready for…
Houston-based personalities to participate in Pennzoil Charity Challenge
Local athletes, celebrities, and media personalities will take to the track on Friday of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil to take part in the Pennzoil Charity Challenge to raise money for their favorite charities.
The Pennzoil Charity Challenge competition will be held on Friday, April 12 as part of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
Local athletes, celebrities, and media personalities will take to the track on Friday…
Brittany Force heads to Houston fresh off best race of 2019
Brittany Force and new tuner David Grubnic reached the final in Las Vegas and are looking for their first win together at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals.
Last year, Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil was the site of one of Brittany Force’s most triumphant moments in her standout career, as the 2017 Top Fuel world champ returned from a season-opening crash in Pomona to win in Houston just two…
Houston Top Fuel Sunday results: Final
It took crew chief David Grubnic just five races to put driver Brittany Force and the Advance Auto Parts team into the winner's circle, and he did it in convincing fashion with a wire-to-wire victory in Houston.
It took crew chief David Grubnic just five races to put driver Brittany Force and the Advance Auto Parts team into the winner's circle, and he did it in convincing fashion with a wire-to-wire victory in Houston. After qualifying in the No. 1 spot…
Houston Funny Car Sunday results: Final
Robert Hight claimed the 48th NHRA Wally of his career and third in Houston following a great 3.941 to 3.966 win against Matt Hagan in the final of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals.
Robert Hight claimed the 48th NHRA Wally of his career and third in Houston following a great 3.941 to 3.966 win against Matt Hagan in the final of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals.
Not in the final following Friday's two qualifying…
Houston Funny Car Sunday results: Semifinals
Robert Hight and Matt Hagan, who have combined to win four of the last ten NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car championships, will meet to decide the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals championship.
Robert Hight and Matt Hagan, who have combined to win four of the last ten NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car championships, will meet to decide the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals championship.
Hight, the 2009 and 2017 champ, reached the final…
Houston Top Fuel Sunday results: Semifinals
Antron Brown has earned a spot in his 92nd NHRA final round where he will take on low qualifier Brittany Force.
Antron Brown has earned a spot in his 92nd NHRA final round where he will take on low qualifier Brittany Force. Brown will be racing for the Wally for the first time the the Brainerd round last August after he scored a holeshot win over reigning…
Houston Funny Car Sunday results: E2
Bob Tasca III had John Force on the ropes but the 16-time champ slipped the noose when Tasca's parachute deployed before the finish line.
Bob Tasca III had John Force on the ropes but the 16-time champ slipped the noose when Tasca's parachute deployed before the finish line. Tasca left first and led at half track, but slowed to a 4.060, allowing Force to move to the semi's with a…
Houston Top Fuel Sunday results: E2
Coming off back-to-back final rounds in Gainesville and Las Vegas, Clay Millican keeps rolling in Houston.
Coming off back-to-back final rounds in Gainesville and Las Vegas, Clay Millican keeps rolling in Houston. Millican and his Mike Kloeber-led Advance Auto Parts team defeated Scott Palmer to reach the semifinals but they'll have their work cut out…
Houston Funny Car Sunday results: E1
No. 1 qualifier John Force re-set low elapsed time of the race with a strong 3.859 as five of the top eight qualifiers advanced in a quick Funny Car round.
No. 1 qualifier John Force re-set low elapsed time of the race with a strong 3.859 as five of the top eight qualifiers advanced in a quick Funny Car round. Force, who qualified in the top spot for the first time in two years, stayed in the hunt for…
Houston Top Fuel Sunday results: E1
Low qualifiers Brittany Force and Steve Torrence advance while Austin Prock wins the first battle against rival Jordan Vandergriff.
Low qualifiers Brittany Force and Steve Torrence advance while Austin Prock wins the first battle against rival Jordan Vandergriff. Force ran a tenth slower than her track record qualifying run with a 3.766, but that was more than enough to win…
Houston Top Fuel Saturday results: Q4
There were a half-dozen drivers in Top Fuel who made their best run in the final qualifying session including Steve Torrence, but none of them could touch Brittany Force's 3.661 best.
There were a half-dozen drivers in Top Fuel who made their best run in the final qualifying session including Steve Torrence, but none of them could touch Brittany Force's 3.661 best.
Torrence drove to a 3.705 to claim three bonus points and the…
Houston Funny Car Saturday results: Q4
Ron Capps made the best run of the final Funny Car session with a 3.893, but it wasn't enough to unseat John Force from the top spot.
Ron Capps made the best run of the final Funny Car session with a 3.893, but it wasn't enough to unseat John Force from the top spot. Following an hour-long rain delay, Capps earned three bonus points for his NAPA Dodge while Robert Hight also…
Houston Funny Car Saturday results: Q3
Robert Hight breathed a sigh of relief after powering to a 3.920 to put his Auto Club Camaro into the Houston Funny Car field.
Robert Hight breathed a sigh of relief after powering to a 3.920 to put his Auto Club Camaro into the Houston Funny Car field. Hight had a lot to think about on Friday night when he left Houston Raceway Park and was not one of the 16 qualifiers.…
Houston Top Fuel Saturday results: Q3
Fifteen of the 17 Top Fuel dragsters in Houston have run 3.83 or quicker, making the Mopar Express Lane SpringNationals one of the most competitive fields in this or any other year.
Fifteen of the 17 Top Fuel dragsters in Houston have run 3.83 or quicker, making the Mopar Express Lane SpringNationals one of the most competitive fields in this or any other year. as expected, Brittany Force held on to the top spot with Friday's…
Don Schumacher Racing crew member Matt Sackman obtains Top Fuel license
Matt Sackman wrenches on Antron Brown’s Matco Tools Top Fueler when he’s not racing in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series -- or in this case, burning nitro.
Cylinder head specialist Matt Sackman earned his NHRA Top Fuel license Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Sackman got his start at Don Schumacher Racing in 2013 as an intern on Antron Brown’s Matco Tools Top Fuel Dragster before…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Friday Preview
The 32nd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals precented by Pennzoil gets under way in Houston. Nitro begins the proceedings at 4:30 p.m. Central time.
Welcome to the opening day of the 32nd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil. The opening nitro qualifying session is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Central time.
Last week, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series…
Houston Sunday photo gallery
Photo highlights from the final day of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park.
Photo highlights from the final day of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park
Fans flooded the starting line on Sunday morning during the NHRA Track Walk, which allows spectators to…
Houston Saturday photo gallery
Highlights and scenes from the final day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park.
Highlights and scenes from the final day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park
Sportsman eliminations continued throughout the day including Stock Eliminator which…
Houston Friday photo gallery
Memorable images from the opening day of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park
Memorable images from the opening day of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park.
On Friday morning, the NHRA Youth and Educations Services program hosted several hundred school kids…
DSR, Doug Chandler to run MD Anderson Cancer Center car in Houston in honor of the late Terry Chandler
At this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented by Pennzoil, Doug Chandler has chosen to recognize The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center with a special tribute livery on one of his late wife Terry's "giving cars," the Jack Beckman-piloted Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.
The Don Schumacher Racing tradition of fielding “giving cars” began thanks to the late New Mexico philanthropist and drag racing enthusiast, Terry Chandler. By bannering the Infinite Hero Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation on the Funny Cars…
Shane Conway picks Houston race for his 2019 national event debut
Although it's still early in his Top Alcohol Dragster driving career, Houstonian Shane Conway says he's ready to win his first national event on the NHRA tour, and he'd love for it to happen at this weekend's 32nd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA…
Toyota to serve as primary sponsor of Doug Kalitta in Houston
Toyota and Kalitta Motorsports have announced that the auto manufacturer will be the primary sponsor of Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil
Toyota and Kalitta Motorsports have announced that the auto manufacturer will be the primary sponsor of Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park,…