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NHRA Summit Racing Series set to crown National Champions in Las Vegas
It’s a huge weekend for the NHRA Summit Racing Series as 40 of the nation’s top drivers will compete for an NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship as part of this weekend’s NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
It’s a huge weekend for the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, as 40 of the nation’s top drivers will compete for an NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship as part of…
Tricky Tipster: NHRA Nevada Nationals
As we head to Nevada for the penultimate race of the season, and the ancestral home to Tricky Tipster, NHRA’s resident odds-guru, favorites have emerged, and they include Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
It’s crunch time in the battle for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro titles as there are just two races and eight rounds of competition left in the season. The list of potential candidates has been narrowed in most classes, and in…
Gaige Herrera and Erica Enders look to keep the ball rolling in Las Vegas
After a dominant season in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks, NHRA rider Gaige Herrera could wrap up the world championship at this weekend’s 23rd annual NHRA Nevada Nationals, while reigning Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders looks to win for the tenth time at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
After a dominant season in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks, NHRA rider Gaige Herrera could wrap up the world championship at this weekend’s 23rd annual NHRA Nevada Nationals, while reigning Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders looks to win for the…
TSR teammates, points leaders Pruett and Hagan are focused on task at hand
After a first-time double-up for the Tony Stewart Racing nitro teams of Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan, the duo heads into Las Vegas in a unique and exciting position: leading the points in both Top Fuel and Funny Car with two races remaining.
After a first-time double-up for the Tony Stewart Racing nitro teams of Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan, the duo heads into Las Vegas in a unique and exciting position: leading the points in both Top Fuel and Funny Car with two races remaining.
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Mission Foods enters multiyear deal as title sponsor of NHRA’s premier series
The NHRA and Mission Foods have announced that Mission Foods has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA’s premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series beginning with the 2024 season.
The NHRA and Mission Foods, the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps, have announced that Mission Foods has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA’s premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…
Camping World and NHRA announce partnership extension through 2026
NHRA and Camping World, the World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer, have announced a multiyear extension of their partnership, with Camping World becoming a premier partner for the 2024 race season.
NHRA and Camping World, the World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer, have announced a multiyear extension of their partnership, with Camping World becoming a premier partner for the 2024 race season.
The partnership continues a solid…
Legends Nitro Funny Cars to conclude debut season at NHRA Nevada Nationals
Modern Warriors will present the final round of captivating, nitromethane-powered Legends Nitro Funny Cars action at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Oct. 26-29.
On the anniversary of the Legends Nitro Funny Cars format taking place at select NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events, Modern Warriors, "Your Tactical Specialist," will present the final round of captivating, nitromethane-powered Funny Car…
NHRA to honor veterans during weekend of In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
As part of a weekend-long celebration of veterans, the NHRA announced a number of special Veteran’s Day promotions that will take place during the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Nov. 9-12 at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
As part of a weekend-long celebration of veterans, the NHRA announced a number of special Veteran’s Day promotions that will take place during the historic 58th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Nov. 9-12 at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona…
Volpe, Hidalgo, Brand lead Rockingham winners at final Division 2 Lucas Oil event
Santo Volpe, Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., and Michael Brand II led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Rockingham Dragway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Rockingham Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Santo Volpe, Palm Bay, Fla., '32 Bantum, A/EA, 7.603, 174.89 def…
Engineering the future of motorsports
The Southern California section of SAE brought together hundreds of engineering students, in a shrine built to hot rodding and racing.
Engineering is the business of finding solutions to challenging problems while working within constraints. When the key constraint is time, every solution found becomes even more valuable.
As a racer, that probably sounds quite familiar.
For…
Anson Brown moves from Jr. Dragster to Super Comp with an eye towards a faster future
Anson Brown, son of three-time Top Fuel champ Antron, recently moved from Jr. Dragsters to Super Comp and has already enjoyed success, and he's already looking forward to the future.
Meet the stars of the NHRA at the NHRA Fanfest, Vegas-style on Thursday night
The NHRA Fanfest, Vegas-style returns to famed Fremont Street in Las Vegas Thursday, Oct. 26, featuring a huge driver autograph session and entertainment.
The NHRA Fanfest, Vegas-style returns to famed Fremont Street in Las Vegas Thursday, Oct. 26, featuring a huge driver autograph session and entertainment.
The driver autograph session will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Among the NHRA superstars…
NHRA drivers double down in Las Vegas at penultimate event of 2023 season
As the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series winds down, teams gear up for the penultimate race of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the NHRA Nevada Nationals on Oct. 26-29.
As the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series winds down, teams gear up for the penultimate race of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the 23rd annual NHRA Nevada Nationals on Oct. 26-29.…
Blast From the Past: More fire burnouts
If the volume of email is any indicator, fire burnouts, which were made illegal decades ago, are still very much a hot topic among race fans of yore who witnessed the planned pyrotechnics on dragstrips across the nation.
If the volume of email is any indicator, fire burnouts are still very much a hot topic among race fans of yore who witnessed the planned pyrotechnics on dragstrips across the nation.
Following up on my…
NHRA Rookie of the Year contender Chase Van Sant out for the balance of season
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chase Van Sant, a top contender for the annual NHRA Rookie of the Year award, underwent skin-graft surgery Oct. 19 on an injured knee and will miss the final two events of the season.
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chase Van Sant, a top contender for the annual NHRA Rookie of the Year award, underwent skin-graft surgery Oct. 19 on an injured knee and will miss the final two events of the season.
Van Sant, rider of the Trick Tools/…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 JEGS Allstars
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2023 JEGS Allstars at Texas Motorplex as the Sportsman racing heroes of the year celebrate their victories.
Future Energy Solutions will debut on Shawn Langdon’s dragster in Las Vegas
Future Energy Solutions will make its NHRA debut as a primary sponsor on the Top Fuel dragster driven by 2013 NHRA Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon when the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series resumes at the NHRA Nevada Nationals.
Future Energy Solutions will make its NHRA debut as a primary sponsor on the Top Fuel dragster driven by 2013 NHRA Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon when the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series resumes at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The…
Champions set to be crowned at historic In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona
For the first time, In-N-Out Burger will be part of the final event of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, with the historic In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals set to take place Nov. 9-12 at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
For the first time, In-N-Out Burger will be part of the final event of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, with the historic 58th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals set to take place Nov. 9-12 at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 Texas NHRA FallNationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Texas NHRA FallNationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Jeg Coughlin Jr. will return to Pro Stock action for final two races of season
Pro Stock star Jeg Coughlin Jr. will return to quarter-mile for the last two races of the 2023 season in a new RJ Race Cars Pro Stock Camaro thanks to the support of Scag Power Equipment.
Pro Stock star Jeg Coughlin Jr. will return to quarter-mile for the last two races of the 2023 season in a new RJ Race Cars Pro Stock Camaro thanks to the support of Scag Power Equipment.
Coughlin is known as one of the greats in the…
Weekend Rewind: 2023 Texas NHRA FallNationals
Relive a wild weekend of racing at Texas Motorplex as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship reached race No. 4 at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Kelly Harper is next in line to join Top Fuel with Las Vegas debut
After waiting nearly 18 months to make his NHRA debut in a Top Fuel dragster, Kelly Harper will finally get his chance at the upcoming NHRA Nevada Nationals.
After waiting nearly 18 months to make his NHRA debut in a Top Fuel dragster, Kelly Harper will finally get his chance at the upcoming NHRA Nevada Nationals.
Harper will be driving the Paton Racing entry with sponsorship from Ruud Manufacturing…
Nataas double highlights Sportsman action at Texas NHRA FallNationals
The Texas NHRA FallNationals was a stampede of speed and excitement, and that extended to the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series classes, where several standout performances wowed the crowd, not the least of which was Julie Nataas’ double up in the JEGS Allstars event and the FallNationals,
The Texas NHRA FallNationals was a stampede of speed and excitement, and that extended to the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series classes, where several standout performances wowed the crowd, not the least of which was Julie Nataas’ double up in the JEGS…
Save The Date: 2023 NHRA Division Awards Ceremony schedule announced
NHRA has released the official schedule for the end-of-year divisional banquets, where the top competitors in all series are feted in a wonderful year-end get-together.
NHRA has released the official schedule for the end-of-year divisional banquets, where the top competitors in all series are feted in a wonderful year-end get-together.
LUCAS OIL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET
Nov. 13, 2023, 2 p.m…
Insider Crew Chief Edition: Strausbaugh and Ingersoll talk winning in Dallas
On this crew chief edition of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dallas-winning Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh and Dallas Pro Stock-winning crew chief Mark Ingersoll for two revealing discussions.
On this crew chief edition of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dallas-winning Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh and Dallas Pro Stock-winning crew chief Mark Ingersoll for two revealing discussions. …
Hawk, Brewster, Crader, O'Neil, and Merrilees score Division 7 Summit titles
Chuck Hawk Jr., Sean Brewster, A.J. Crader, Michael O'Neil, and Craig Merrilees scored wins at the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Summit Showdown to earn the right to compete in the National Championship.
The following are final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Summit Showdown:
SUPER PRO
Chuck Hawk Jr., Tucson, Ariz., '00 S-10, 5.003, 140401.50 def. Cindy Hawk, Tucson, Ariz., '11 Spitzer, 4…
Boyko, Larose, Renninger, Konopacki, and Hoff win Division 1 championships
Billy Boyko, Mike Larose, Denny Renninger, Mike Konopacki, and Danny Hoff were winners at the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals to earn berths in the National Championship in Las Vegas.
The following are Monday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals:
SUPER PRO
Billy Boyko, dragster, 4.853, 140.78 def. Bryan Balducci, Voorhees, , '14 Undercover, 4.995, 128.18.…
History in the making: How Erica Enders became the winningest female racer
From an attention-grabbing Jr. Dragster debut and an early career in NHRA Sportsman racing, it’s been a long road to the top for Erica Enders, whose Pro Stock victory at the Texas NHRA FallNationals made her the winningest female racer in all of motorsports.
From an attention-grabbing Jr. Dragster debut chronicled in the Disney movie Right On Track and an early career in NHRA Sportsman racing, it’s been a long road to the top for Erica Enders, whose Pro Stock victory at the Texas NHRA…
Five things we learned at the Texas NHRA FallNationals
The Texas NHRA FallNationals, race four of six in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, pulled into famed Texas Motorplex with a tankful of hopes and excitement and pulled out four days with a lot more questions than answers. But here’s five things we know.
The Texas NHRA FallNationals, race four of six in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, pulled into famed Texas Motorplex with a tankful of hopes and excitement and pulled out four days with tanks…
Lenny Lottig takes Texas FallNationals Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title
For the third time in 2023 Lenny Lottig took the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title, winning the 38th annual NHRA Texas Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.
For the third time in 2023 Lenny Lottig took the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title, winning the 38th annual NHRA Texas Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex. Lottig and the ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies COPO Camaro grabbed the No. 1 qualifier…