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Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon sit down with some of the drivers who made big headlines at the Countdown to the Championship opener last weekend in Reading, Matt Hartford and Doug Kalitta, who will be the featured guests along with plenty of news and analysis to go along with the interviews.
The NHRA is at zMax Dragway for the second race of the Countdown to the Championship and that means hosts Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon are sitting down with some of the drivers who made big headlines at Maple Grove where the playoff…
Canopy or not, Doug Kalitta is open to anything in pursuit of first championship
After switching from a cockpit canopy car back to an open cockpit, Doug Kalitta broke the second-longest dry spell of his career, and the team is sticking with the same car. Coincidence or not, superstition or not, Kalitta's ready to roll in either configuration.
For the first 566 races of his NHRA career, Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta rode to 49 victories in an open-cockpit dragster before switching to a canopy-style configuration at the start of the 2023 season.
So, when Kalitta broke a 65-race winless…
Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Saturday preview
Day two of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals dawned with a morning rainshower that cleansed the track and the palate of race fans in anticipation of another very quick day of qualifying and racing at zMAX Dragway.
Light morning rain delayed the start of Saturday’s action at zMAX Dragway by three hours, but it’s a much better scenario than the overnight forecasts that had predicted that the second day of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals might be delayed…
Kalitta, Hagan, Enders, Herrera top fields on a fast opening day at Charlotte
Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera are the No. 1 qualifiers after the opening day of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera are the No. 1 qualifiers after the opening day of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Kalitta continued the momentum of his milestone 50th career win last weakened in…
Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster was all over zMAX Dragway on the opening day of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Johnson's Horsepowered Garage expands partnership with Tony Stewart Racing
Matt Hagan’s Tony Stewart Racing Dodge Funny Car will again wear the colors of Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage (JHG) at this weekend’s Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals and highlights the announcement of an extended partnership between Tony Stewart Racing and JHG.
Matt Hagan’s Tony Stewart Racing Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car will again wear the colors of Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage (JHG) at this weekend’s Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals and highlights the announcement of an extended partnership…
Matt Smith looks for win at Pro Stock Motorcycle’s 500th race in Charlotte
Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith wasn’t at the first race in the class, but the six-time champ will be at the 500th official race for the category, which takes place at this weekend’s Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith wasn’t at the first race in the class, but the six-time champ will be at the 500th official race for the category, which takes place at this weekend’s 15th annual Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals…
Mozeris, Peery, Emmons lead winners in second half of Tulsa doubleheader
Kayla Mozeris, Pete Peery, and Will Emmons led the winner's list as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division wrapped up a doubleheaderweekend at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Kayla Mozeris, Phoenix, Ariz., '32 Altered, K/AA, 7…
Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA Carolina Nationals
With a prime spot in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals is always packed with excitement. Here's a look back at five memorable moments from the history of the event.
Funny Car points leader Robert Hight seeks a 2023 zMAX Dragway sweep
Robert Hight has already won once this year at one of his favorite tracks, zMAX Dragway, which hosts this weekend’s Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals. But a season sweep at "the Bellagio of dragstrips" would go a long way in the Funny Car standout trying to claim a fourth world championship.
Robert Hight has already won once this year at one of his favorite tracks, zMAX Dragway, which hosts this weekend’s 15th annual Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals. But a season sweep at "the Bellagio of dragstrips" would go a long way in the Funny Car…
NHRA draws biggest Countdown to the Championship audience ever in NHRA on FOX era
The NHRA enjoyed its most-watched weekend of Countdown to the Championship telecasts in the NHRA on FOX era, as more than 2.1 million viewers tuned in to original airings of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series enjoyed its most-watched weekend of Countdown to the Championship telecasts in the NHRA on FOX era, as more than 2.1 million viewers tuned in to original airings of last weekend’s 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA…
Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday preview
The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship resumes at zMAX Dragway with the running of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, stop two of the six-race playoffs.
The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship resumes at zMAX Dragway with the running of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, stop two of the six-race playoffs. All four of the incoming top seeds lost their No. 1 spots…
Tricky Tipster: Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour heads to zMax Dragway, "the Bellagio of dragstrips," Tricky Tipster has tabbed Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera as the favorites to win the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Tricky Tipster, NHRA’s resident odds-maker, had a so-so weekend last week in Reading when he accurately predicted Matt Hartford to win in Pro Stock and had Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Matt Smith as a close second to Gaige Herrera. Top Fuel winner…
Top Fuel great Tony Schumacher is after more big moves at zMAX Dragway
A regular season filled with struggles changed almost overnight for Tony Schumacher. The Top Fuel legend and eight-time world champ enjoyed a sizeable turnaround to open the Countdown to the Championship, advancing to the semifinals last weekend to kick off the playoffs.
A regular season filled with struggles changed almost overnight for Tony Schumacher. The Top Fuel legend and eight-time world champ enjoyed a sizeable turnaround to open the Countdown to the Championship, advancing to the semifinals last weekend to…
Watch Division 4 LODRS and Division 1 Summit Series Finals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch a pair of exciting races this weekend — the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Tulsa Raceway Park and the Division 1 NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals from Numidia Dragway — for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch a pair of exciting races this weekend — the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Tulsa Raceway Park and the Division 1 NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals from Numidia Dragway — for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Weekend Rewind: 2023 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
The 2023 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals will long be remembered for a series of upsets as well as Doug Kalitta's 50th career win. Take a look back at all of the excitement of the event in our Weekend Rewind video.
Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals loaded with special events on and off the track
A full slate of fun and thrills off the track ensures that this weekend's Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, the second of six playoff races in the Countdown to the Championship, will offer fans plenty of excitement on and off the track.
The action on the track at zMAX Dragway will heat up on Friday through Sunday when the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series hosts the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, the second of six playoff races in the Countdown to the Championship.
But a…
Championship hopes march on in Charlotte at Betway Carolina Nationals
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to zMAX Dragway for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs for the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals on Sept. 22-24, drivers remain focused on dreams of an NHRA world championship.
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to zMAX Dragway for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs for the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals on Sept. 22-24, drivers remain focused on dreams of an NHRA world championship.
The…
Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta joins an exclusive club with his 50th career win
With his Top Fuel victory at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Doug Kalitta became just the 23rd driver in NHRA history to reach the 50-win milestone and just the 16th to do it in the NHRA Professional ranks. Here's a look at the list of NHRA winners with 50 or more victories.
With his Top Fuel victory at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Doug Kalitta became just the 23rd driver in NHRA history to reach the 50-win milestone and just the 16th to do it in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
TMS Titanium, Paul Lee Racing team up for Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
Driver and team owner Paul Lee will welcome longtime partner TMS Titanium as primary partner on his Funny Car entry for the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Driver and team owner Paul Lee will welcome longtime partner TMS Titanium as primary partner on his Funny Car entry for the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
TMS Titanium and Lee have been partners for many years both on and off the track.…
Five things we learned at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
The first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship was one that left no stone unturned. Quick times! Big speed! Changing of the guard! Upsets! Rain! Yep, we had it all at Maple Grove Raceway's 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, but we've narrowed down five attention-worthy notes.
PATIENCE PAYS OFF
Doug Kalitta may be the most patient man in drag racing. His even temperament has been put to the test for nearly three years as he has worked and waited for win No. 50. His 49th came in St. Louis in October of 2020, and since…
Fletcher's 107th win highlights Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sportsman action
Nine Sportsman drivers claimed huge victories in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, led by Dan Fletcher, who scored his 107th career win.
Nine Sportsman drivers claimed huge victories in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, led by Dan Fletcher, who scored his 107th career win.
Tony Stewart scorched his way to the national event winner’s circle…
Doug Kalitta gets 50th win; Hight, Hartford, Matt Smith also win in Reading
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta picked up his milestone 50th career win on Monday at Maple Grove Raceway, earning his first victory in nearly three years after driving past Steve Torrence in the final round of the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta picked up his milestone 50th career win on Monday at Maple Grove Raceway, earning his first victory in nearly three years after driving past Steve Torrence in the final round of the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, the…
Five more headed to National Champions after Division 5 Summit Series Finals
Matt Driskell, Eugene Rowson, Joseph Moriarty, Patrick Roetto, and Kevin Rolph claimed championships at the 2023 West Central Division NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals to earn trips to the National Championship.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division Finals:
SUPER PRO
Matt Driskell, Wellsville, Kan., '16 Dragster, 7.038, 187.68 def. Clayton McGinnis, Independence,…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals to complete on Monday at Maple Grove Raceway
Due to inclement weather, the semifinals and finals of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals have been postponed to Monday at Maple Grove Raceway.
Due to inclement weather, the semifinals and finals of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals have been postponed to Monday at Maple Grove Raceway.
Action will begin at 10 a.m. ET with the completion of the semifinals in the NHRA Camping World Drag…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery
Scenes from a drag race, as seen through the lens by the NHRA National Dragster photographers on Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Champions crowned at Division 3 NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals
Tony Virgilio, Randy Burwell, James Ring, Jason Drnach, and Josh Rogers won championships at the North Central Division NHRA Summit Racing Series to earn berths in the National Championship.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals:
SUPER PRO
Tony Virgilio, Cloverdale, Ind., '20 Dragster, 4.950, 136.90 def. John Boes, Alvada, Ohio, '09…
Stanfield grabs second Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory of the season
Aaron Stanfield and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro picked up their second win of the season Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
Aaron Stanfield and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro picked up their second win of the season Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
Marking his 23rd overall Wally and 11th Flexjet Factory Stock…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The first pair of Top Fuel dragsters take to the track in the coolest conditions of the weekend. Defending event champion Austin Prock is ousted by the driver who has claimed the most Top Fuel wins in Reading – Tony Schumacher (he’s won here five…