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Torrence chases first Top Fuel win in home state at SpringNationals
Steve Torrence joined NHRA Reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to talk about the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals in Torrence's home state of Texas.
Steve Torrence joined NHRA Reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to talk about the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals in Torrence's home state of Texas. Torrence has yet to bring home a Wally…
WFO Radio welcomes Don Prudhomme, Sean Bellemeur
Don “the Snake” Prudhomme stops by WFO to discuss his return to racing in the NORRA Mexican 1000. Sean Bellemeur talks about winning in Top Alcohol Funny Car at The Strip and Jeff Foster gives his final Vegas report. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host…
Previous success, early win has Courtney Force excited for NHRA SpringNationals
A strong start, including her first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series win since 2016, has Courtney Force excited about the upcoming three-race stretch that starts at this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
A strong start, including her first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series win since 2016, has Courtney Force excited about the upcoming three-race stretch that starts at this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
Add in the fact…
New Ford Mustang Funny Car body scheduled to debut in 2019
Ford has announced that it debut an all-new Mustang Funny Car body for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, using technology that the automaker employs in both NASCAR and IMSA competition.
Ford made headlines this year when it officially returned to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series after a three-year hiatus. Next year figures to be just as noteworthy when Ford Performance rolls out a new Mustang Funny Car body for NHRA…
Sportsman star Lamb reflects on finally earning his first career double win
Justin Lamb joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent double at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.
Justin Lamb joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent double at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.
Lamb, the reigning Stock and…
Haney heading for NHRA Pro Mod with Summit Racing backing
Summit Racing Equipment has signed on as primary sponsor for Keith Haney Racing to enter the NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series at three national events this season, beginning in Topeka.
Summit Racing Equipment has signed on as primary sponsor for Keith Haney Racing to enter the NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series at three national events this season.
Driving a nitrous-boosted 2015 Summit Racing Camaro owned by three-time NHRA Pro…
Ashley, Gill, and Doll turn it on at VMP Power in the Park
Justin Ashley, Math Gill, and Doug Doll Jr., led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast division's Power in the Park at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
In the results from Virginia Motorsports Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Justin Ashley, Plainview, N.Y., and Mathew…
Schumacher expects Army team to march to victory again soon this season
It’s been more than a year since Tony Schumacher, NHRA’s winningest Top Fuel driver, has clutched a race-winning Wally, but “the Sarge” says he expects that the U.S. Army team, led by Mike Neff and Phil Shuler, will be saluted again soon.
Todd talks Vegas Four-Wide race win, progress as a Funny Car driver
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals winner J.R. Todd, who added a third Funny Car Wally to his collection, joined NHRA’s Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to talk about the race win and his progress as a Funny Car driver.
Crampton enjoying early-season success heading to Houston for SpringNationals
Driving an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel dragster is where Richie Crampton feels most at home, so it has been no surprise to see the Australian have success since returning late last year with Kalitta Motorsports.
Driving an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel dragster is where Richie Crampton feels most at home, so it has been no surprise to see the Australian have success since returning late last year with Kalitta Motorsports.
He missed…
Jackson Collier captures Moser Sportsman Shootout title at Texas Motorplex
Jackson Collier drove his ’69 Camaro to the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout during the South Central Division double-header event at Texas Motorplex.
Jackson Collier drove his ’69 Camaro to the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout this weekend during the South Central Division double-header event at Texas Motorplex.
Collier, Benton, La., qualified in Super Gas out of the year-long…
31st annual NHRA SpringNationals headed for Royal Purple Raceway
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers to Royal Purple Raceway for the 31st annual NHRA SpringNationals on April 20-22, giving the huge Texas fanbase an early-season glimpse of high-powered 10,000-horsepower, 330-mph action.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers to Royal Purple Raceway for the 31st annual NHRA SpringNationals on April 20-22, giving the huge Texas fanbase an early-season glimpse of high-powered 10,000-horsepower, 330-mph action.
It is the…
Severance, Gordon hit jackpots at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Joey Severance and Doug Gordon led the list of winners as the NHRA Pacific Division returned to the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
Joey Severance, Doug Gordon, and Anthony Bertozzi celebrated with their teams in the winner’s circle this past weekend following the conclusion…
Hickey, Cummings add names to winners list at Texas Motorplex Division 4 event
Adam Hickey and Slate Cummings captured Sunday wins in Comp and Super Stock, respectively, at the NHRA South Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Double-Header at Texas Motorplex.
Preview | Thursday | Friday | Saturday
In the final results from Texas Motorplex and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series two local racers claimed…
Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance
It took a string of 5.2s in order to be competitive in Top Alcohol Dragster, and Joey Severance delivered, including a 5.244, 275.00 mph in the final round to take out Nataas, who was first off the starting line with a .008 reaction time, but she…
Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
Three-time and reigning NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster champion Joey Severance took a step toward what could be a fourth title, and Sean Bellemeur stayed red hot with his third straight win in Top Alcohol Funny Car during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.
Three-time and reigning NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster champion Joey Severance took a step toward what could be a fourth title, and Sean Bellemeur stayed red hot with his third straight win in Top Alcohol Funny Car during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-…
Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Top Fuel Harley winner Rickey House
Rickey House got his first victory of the season by taking down defending Mickey Thompson Tire Top Fuel Harley champion Jay Turner. House runnered up at the season opening event in Pomona but used a 6.324-second pass to topple Turner by nearly…
Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur
After opening the season with a second-round loss in Pomona, Sean Bellemeur, driving for car owner Tony Bartone and crew chief Steve Boggs, was unbeaten in the next three starts, including back-to-back wins at the Gainesville regional and national…
Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Comp winner Joe Mozeris
Nearly two decades after making his debut in the Comp class, Joe Mozeris finally claimed his first national event victory. Mozeris drove to a final-round win over Scott McClay in an all-dragster final round. McClay had a quicker light, but Mozeris…
Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Stock and Super Stock winner Justin Lamb
First up for Justin Lamb was the Stock final against reigning Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals champion Larry Gilley. After an even start, Lamb pulled ahead in his COPO Camaro and turned on the win light with a 10.025 on his 10.01 dial. Gilley…
Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Bradley Johnson
Less than a year after winning the Super Gas title at his home event in Denver, Bradley Johnson scored again when he earned the Las Vegas win in Super Comp. Johnson was solid with a .021 light and a 9.067 on the 9.05 altitude-adjusted index to stop…
Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman Bud Preuss
The Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs class produced a first-time national event winner after Bud Preuss turned on the win light in the final round. Preuss won the final round after opponent Jeff Gillette fouled by .005-second. Even if Gillette…
Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Michael Miller
Michael Miller is now a nine-time national event champion after driving his 23-T roadster to a victory in Super Gas. Miller, who won the Spring Las Vegas event in 2009 and 2015 and the fall event in 2016, earned his fourth title at The Strip at Las…
Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Mike MacBrair
Nearly three decades after his first national event win at the 1990 Sonoma event, Mike MacBrair returned to the winner’s circle in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs. MacBrair gained a slight lead against Steve Casner in the final round and held…
Desert “Snake”: Prudhomme plans to race 2018 NORRA Mexican 1000 offroad event
Retired four-time NHRA Funny Car champion and drag racing legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme will make his first competitive driving appearance since 1994 when he retired from the NHRA when he competes in the 2018 Mexican 1000 off-road competition starting next Friday.
Retired four-time NHRA Funny Car champion and drag racing legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme will compete in the 2018 Mexican 1000 off-road competition in a 2018 Polaris RZR 1000.
The event will be “the Snake’s” first competitive driving appearance…
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1977 Springnationals
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1977 Springnationals at National Trail Raceway outside of Columbus, Ohio.
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1977 Springnationals at National Trail Raceway outside of Columbus…
Long-standing 'Dragster' video game Guinness world record invalidated
Some light reading for a non-racing weekend about how modern technology led the Guinness Book of World Records to remove a legendary, 35-year-old record for performance in a 1980s drag racing video game. And what could we learn from this?
Imagine, all these years later, someone trying to disqualify Don Garlits’ mind-blowing 5.63-second run from the 1975 World Finals –- a record that stood for seven years -– because it just doesn’t seem technically feasible. That’s not about to happen…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 8)
NHRA National Dragster’s eighth issue of 2018, featuring spectacular coverage of the women who make NHRA Drag Racing what it is today, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s eighth issue of 2018, featuring spectacular coverage of the women who make NHRA Drag Racing what it is today, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
The women of NHRA…
Behind the Numbers: Vincent Nobile's return to the winner's circle
There’s still work to do for the Mountain View Tire team, but this is a shot in the arm for Nobile and Elite Performance.
When Vincent Nobile won in Reading in 2016, he did so in his third final round of the season. He previously lost to Allen Johnson in Denver (of course) and Aaron Strong in Seattle. The Western Swing wasn’t for him that year, clearly, but Nobile got…
Three Stars of the Race
NHRA of FOX's Dave Rieff and NHRA's Lewis Bloom spotlight the biggest stars of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.