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Cottrell scores emotional win in Legends Nitro Funny Car presented by Modern Warrior
The list of achievements that Bobby Cottrell has yet to cross off his list has become increasingly short for the reigning and multiple-time NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series champion, and he was able to seize another opportunity by hoisting an NHRA Wally in Bristol during his first such attempt.
The list of achievements that Bobby Cottrell has yet to cross off his list since taking the wheel of Bucky Austin’s Bardahl ’69 Camaro has become increasingly short for the reigning and multiple-time NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series champion, and he was…
Excitement revving up for first Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals—This weekend!
The NHRA and its Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series racers head to the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Ky., the first of two such events to be held this season to benefit the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. Dale Coleman, chairman of the board of the museum, shared his thoughts about what the events mean to both the museum and the racers, as well as his own rich history in the sport.
Dale Coleman, chairman of the board of the museum, shared his thoughts about what the events mean to both the museum and the racers, as well as his own rich history in the sport.
This year, the museum relaunched the event known as the Hot…
Watch this weekend's Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Bandimere Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Bandimere Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are Moser, Summit, Strange, and Weldon.
Fans are invited to…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Weekend Rewind: 2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
The 2023 edition of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals roared through Bristol Dragway on an historic weekend. Relive some of the wildest and interesting moments from this year's event.
Masters of the Valley: Mike Green, Tommy DeLago, and Dean Antonelli
It's a crew chief-heavy episode of the NHRA Insider podcast this week. Bristol-winning crew chiefs Mike Green, Tommy DeLago, and Dean Antonelli join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the ins and outs of succeeding at Thunder Valley.
It's a crew chief-heavy episode of the NHRA Insider podcast this week. Bristol-winning crew chiefs Mike Green, Tommy DeLago, and Dean Antonelli join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the ins and outs of succeeding at Thunder Valley, the…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the New England Nationals in Bristol
Go behind the scenes at Bristol Dragway with Justin Ashley and Bob Tasca III, winners of the rain-delayed NHRA New England Nationals, as they celebrate their victories with their teams and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Austin Prock devastated his Top Fuel Hemi at Bristol
The same cylinder pressure that makes nitromethane-burning Top Fuel engines produce more than 11,000 hp can also lead to catastrophic failures!
In the first session of qualifying at the 2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Austin Prock's Top Fuel Hemi was set to kill—literally!
Antron Brown joins exclusive club with 800 career round-wins
In Bristol, Antron Brown drove his Matco Tools dragster to a runner-up finish, and in the process, he became just the sixth NHRA Pro to record 800 round-wins.
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown bounced back from a challenging two days of qualifying at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals by taking his Matco Tools entry to the final at Bristol Dragway. In the process, Brown claimed his 800th…
Five things we learned at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
You probably could have guessed that two race weekends in one would be off-the-charts thrilling, but acknowledging that and then actually experiencing it are two totally different things. Here's what else we learned in Bristol.
GAIGE HERRERA IS HUMAN, AFTER ALL. WE THINK.
It was a matter of time, and even Gaige Herrera knew it. After securing his fourth straight No. 1 on Saturday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Herrera said that his biggest challenge was…
Sportsman champs roar to victory at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol
Five champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, led by Jeff Strickland, who scored his 21st career win in Stock.
Five champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, led by Jeff Strickland, who scored his 21st career win in Stock.
Monte Bogan’s odds of winning the 2023 Super Stock…
Thunder Valley Nationals Sunday photo gallery
See what our NHRA National Dragster photographers captured on Sunday at Bristol Dragway's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Aaron Stanfield earns 10th Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory in Bristol
Aaron Stanfield and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro secured their first Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Aaron Stanfield and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro secured their first Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Coming in as the No. 5 qualifier…
Ashley doubles; Capps, Enders, and Johnson also win at the Thunder Valley Nationals
Bristol Dragway hosted a double-header weekend, and Justin Ashley came in like a freight train to scoop up every accolade on the table. Ron Capps and Erica Enders both claimed their first wins of the season, and Steve Johnson dethroned a king to cap a fruitful weekend in Thunder Valley.
The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway hosted a double-header weekend, and Top Fuel's Justin Ashley came in like a freight train to scoop up every accolade on the table. Reigning Funny Car world champion Ron Capps finally claimed his…
Defending world champ Kris Thorne picks up Bristol FuelTech Pro Mod win
Defending world champion Kris Thorne drove to the win in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, knocking off Mike Castellana in the final round to win the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Defending world champion Kris Thorne drove to the win in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, knocking off Mike Castellana in the final round on Sunday at Bristol Dragway as part of this weekend’s NHRA…
Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway
The first pair of Top Fuelers come to the line to kick things off, and the 94-degree Fahrenheit track temp is the coolest it's been all weekend. Freshly christened Legend of Thunder Valley Tony Schumacher fires the first shot, and although Dan…
Points leader Justin Bond picks up Epping FuelTech Pro Mod win in Bristol
Justin Bond put together another impressive performance in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, rolling to his third victory with a win as part of the NHRA New England Nationals, which were completed this weekend at Bristol Dragway.
Justin Bond put together another impressive performance on Saturday in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, rolling to his third victory with a win as part of the NHRA New England Nationals, which were…
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Sunday Preview
After two raucous days of qualifying at Bristol Dragway, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competitors in all four professional classes are gearing up for a barnburner in the hills of Tennessee as raceday at the Thunder Valley Nationals dawns. Two drivers already have trophies in hand.
After two raucous days of qualifying at Bristol Dragway, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competitors in all four professional classes are gearing up for a barnburner in the hills of Tennessee as raceday at the Thunder Valley Nationals…
Thunder Valley Nationals Saturday photo gallery
Get a glimpse of what NHRA National Dragster photographers captured on Saturday at Bristol Dragway's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Tasca and Ashley pick up NHRA New England Nationals, Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge wins in Bristol
Bob Tasca III powered to his first win of the season and Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley also claimed victory on Saturday at the NHRA New England Nationals, which was completed as part of a doubleheader weekend in Bristol. The two also scored coveted Mission #2Fast2Tasty wins to end a prosperous day in Bristol.
Bob Tasca III powered to his first win of the season on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, knocking off legendary Funny Car driver John Force in the final round of the NHRA New England Nationals, which was completed as part of a doubleheader weekend in…
Herrera, Stanfield win Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge; Herrera, Enders, Pruett, and Hight qualify No. 1 in Bristol
Gaige Herrera continued his perfect run, Aaron Stanfield claimed his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty win, and Leah Pruett (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) all qualified No. 1 at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Gaige Herrera continued his perfect run in Pro Stock Motorcycle on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, winning the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge and securing his fourth straight No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
In the Mission…
Saturday at Bristol: News and Notes from the NHRA New England Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from the delayed NHRA New England Nationals final eliminations at Bristol Dragway
Friday night's final nitro qualifying rounds at Bristol Dragway also counted as round one from the rain-delayed NHRA New England Nationals. Originally slated to take place in Epping, N.H., at New England Dragway, the New England Nationals…
NHRA adjusts Sunday schedule for eliminations at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations of the 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations of the 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Eliminations will begin at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag…
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Saturday Preview
The hills are alive with the sound of 11,000-horsepower nitro cars this weekend at Bristol Dragway, and on Saturday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, those cars will be racing for New England Nationals trophies, Bristol qualifying positions, and Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA challenge glory.
The hills are alive with the sound of 11,000-horsepower nitro cars this weekend at Bristol Dragway, and on Saturday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, those cars will be racing for New England Nationals trophies, Bristol qualifying positions, and…
Lebanon Valley Dragway hosts Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event
Matt Cummings AND Fred Tigges took home alcohol-class wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Lebanon Valley Dragway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Lebanon Valley Dragway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Matt Cummings, Delray Beach, Fla., 5.310, 272.98 def. Jackie…
Pruett, Hight, Enders, and Herrera on top on day one at Bristol Dragway
It's already a Bristol to remember for four drivers at this weekend's Thunder Valley Nationals. Leah Pruett raced to the lead in Top Fuel Friday qualifying, and Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were No. 1. The first round of eliminations in Top Fuel and Funny Car from the postponed NHRA New England Nationals also took place on Friday in Bristol.
Leah Pruett raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead on Friday at Bristol Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle)…
Pro Mod driver Paul Daigrepont crashes in Epping first-round eliminations in Bristol
During the first round of eliminations of the NHRA New England Nationals on Friday at Bristol Dragway, Paul Daigrepont crossed the centerline and hit both guardwalls before coming to a rest.
During the first round of eliminations of the NHRA New England Nationals on Friday at Bristol Dragway, Paul Daigrepont crossed the centerline and hit both guardwalls before coming to a rest. Daigrepont was alert, examined onsite by the NHRA medical…
Thunder Valley Nationals Friday photo gallery
Here’s a look at what the NHRA National Dragster photographers captured on Friday at Bristol Dragway and day one of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Watch this weekend's Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Houston are Moser, Competition Products, Strange,…
FuelTech Pro Mod doubleheader weekend in Bristol powered by Cardinal Insurance
Drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports will have the chance to enjoy a massive weekend at Bristol Dragway as part of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports will have the chance to enjoy a massive weekend at Bristol Dragway as part of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
The class made its first appearance at New…