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Funny Car icon Bruce Larson: NHRA's original triple-threat Pro driver
When Alex Laughlin, the new driver of Jim Dunn’s Funny Car, races at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, he’ll become just the second driver in NHRA history to have competed in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock at an NHRA national event. Meet Bruce Larson, who did it 30 years before.
When Alex Laughlin, the new driver of Jim Dunn’s Funny Car, takes the green light for his class debut in qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, he’ll become just the second driver in NHRA history to have competed in…
Sick Week street car event sells out for second straight season
The quickest and fastest street cars in the world will once again be on display as Sick Week presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive and is set to appear at NHRA member tracks in Florida and Georgia from Feb. 12-17.
The quickest and fastest street cars in the world will once again be on display as Sick Week presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive and is set to appear at NHRA member tracks in Florida and Georgia from Feb. 12-17.
The popular drag-and-drive event…
Alexis DeJoria unveils new Bandero Tequila paint scheme live on Instagram
Alexis DeJoria unveiled the striking new paint scheme of her Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car live on Instagram Thursday afternoon.
Alexis DeJoria unveiled the striking new paint scheme of herBandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car live on Instagram Thursday afternoon.
The live stream was filmed in the DC Motorsports pit area at Gainesville Raceway, where the team…
Old World Industries, Peak, BlueDEF extend partnerships with NHRA
Old World Industries, the parent company of PEAK and BlueDEF. has been named the presenting sponsor of the Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. PEAK will also continue as the Official Antifreeze of the NHRA and BlueDEF as the Official Diesel Exhaust Fluid of the NHRA.
Old World Industries (OWI), the parent company of Peak and BlueDEF and one of the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket, has been named the presenting sponsor of the Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak…
John Force Racing announces 2023 driver and crew chief lineup
John Force Racing's driver lineup remains the same as 2022 with John Force, Robert Hight, Brittany Force, and Austin Prock returning, but the team has announced significant crew changes as they pursue NHRA Camping World titles in Top Fuel and Funny Car.
John Force Racing will once again feature four full-time hot rods in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. Driven by their returning roster of 2022 drivers, Brittany Force, Robert Hight, Austin Prock, and John Force, the legendary…
NHRA career opportunity: Northwest Division Director
NHRA is seeking applicants for a division director in its Northwest Division to lead all operational aspects of regional and divisional Sportsman racing events.
NHRA is seeking applicants for a division director in its Northwest Division.
Reporting to the Vice President of Racing Administration, this position requires a strong independent leader with proven communication skills to lead all operational…
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing announces 2023 Hall of Fame inductees
John Force, Shelly Anderson Payne, Ron Attebury, Sonny Messner, Carol “Bunny” Burkett, Graeme Cowin, Vinny and Richard Napp, Bob Frey, and Linda Jones will be the newest inductees into the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing’s International Drag Racing Hall of Fame.
John Force, Shelly Anderson Payne, Ron Attebury, Sonny Messner, Carol “Bunny” Burkett, Graeme Cowin, Vinny and Richard Napp, Bob Frey, and Linda Jones will be the newest inductees into the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing’s International…
Tony Stewart Racing prepares for second season of NHRA nitro racing
After a hectic start-up in 2022, the two-car Tony Stewart Racing team featuring Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan is having a far more "normal" off-season as they prepare for the Gainesville season opener.
Gaige Herrera and Dickie Venables on testing, 2023, and how to succeed
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, new Vance & Hines team rider Gaige Herrera and multi-time champion Funny Car crew chief Dickie Venables join host Brian Lohnes to talk about testing, preparing, and what it will take to win in 2023.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, new Vance & Hines team rider Gaige Herrera and multi-time champion Funny Car crew chief Dickie Venables join host Brian Lohnes to talk about testing, preparing, and what it will take to win in…
NHRA Launch – Motorsports Careers program enjoying strong success
The NHRA Launch program continues to boast impressive levels of success, helping present a large number of job opportunities within the industry.
Entering the 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, the NHRA Launch program continues to boast impressive levels of success. The Vance Family Foundation and the NHRA worked together to create the online portal, one that has…
Julie Nataas, Hunter Green named primary drivers for Randy Meyer Racing
Julie Nataas and Hunter Green will serve as the full-time drivers for Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) in the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season.
Julie Nataas and Hunter Green will serve as the full-time drivers for Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) in the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season. Along with Nataas and Green, Randy Meyer Racing will field its pair of Top Alcohol Dragster entries…
Annual DRAW benefit golf tournament helps kick off the 2023 season
The Drag Racing Association of Women will once again be presenting its Annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 8, the Wednesday before the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville.
The Drag Racing Association of Women will once again be presenting its Annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 8, 2023. This is the Wednesday before the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville.
This year…
Foley Lewis Racing names new crew chiefs, announces 2023 Top Fuel schedule
Veteran nitro crewmember Glen Huszar and veteran nitro crew chief Lance Larsen have been named the new co-crew chiefs for Doug Foley and the Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster. The team plans a 10-race campaign in 2023.
Veteran nitro crewmember Glen Huszar and veteran nitro crew chief Lance Larsen have been named the new co-crew chiefs for Doug Foley and the Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster. Huszar was promoted from his role handling the team’s supercharger…
Flav-R-Pac strengthens partnership with John Force Racing
Flav-R-Pac Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, a subsidiary of Oregon Potato Company (OPC) which is owned by Frank Tiegs, will be featured as a primary sponsor on Robert Hight’s Chevy Camaro Funny Car during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Flav-R-Pac Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, a recognized brand of PNW VEG CO., LLC DBA NORPAC, a subsidiary of Oregon Potato Company (OPC) which is owned by Frank Tiegs, will be featured as a primary sponsor on Robert Hight’s Chevy Camaro Funny Car…
Tickets now on sale for Countdown-opening Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Tickets are now on sale for the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, which again serves as the opening race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship on Sept. 14-17 at Maple Grove Raceway.
Tickets are now on sale for the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, which again serves as the opening race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship on Sept. 14-17 at Maple Grove Raceway.
The historic track has…
Leopold, Helms, Longhany lead winners list at Orlando Division 2 opener
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division kicks off at Orlando Speed World Dragway.Wes Leopold, Kevin Helms and Jeff Longhany leading the list of winners.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Wes Leopold, Bethel Park, Pa., '05 Stratus, A/SMA, 7.985,…
Gatornationals to feature special Swamp Rat Alley with historic Don Garlits cars
Along with the incredible on-track action to kick off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will feature a display of five of the most historic cars from legendary driver “Big Daddy” Don Garlits.
Along with the incredible on-track action to kick off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, the hallowed grounds of famed Gainesville Raceway will feature five of the most historic cars from legendary driver “Big Daddy” Don Garlits…
Frank Mancuso: Some good trips and some bad ones for the 'Travel Agent' driver
For every Don Prudhomme and John Force, there's a Funny Car guy who never quite made it to the top, but nevertheless was part of the fabric of the sport. Meet Frank Mancuso, whose Travel Agent Funny Car experienced the ups and downs of the sport.
When it comes to 1970s and ‘80s Funny Cars, especially the privateers and “low-buck” cars, I know I have a “West Coast bias.” Guilty as charged. I grew up at Irwindale Raceway and OCIR, so you can’t blame me, but I know that for every…
Phil Unruh found speed, momentum, and a shot at a title with an unusual approach
Phil Unruh is a guy that likes to think outside of the box, and in last season's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championship competition, his willingness to veer off the beaten path brought him close to the big trophy in Super Gas.
Diverse drag racer Phil Unruh is a guy that likes to think outside of the box, and in last season's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championship competition, his willingness to veer off the beaten path brought him quite close to the big trophy in…
Mick Steele prepares to test the waters with new injected nitro Funny Car
The new injected nitro Funny Car class that will debut in 2023 has garnered a lot of interest since the rules package was confirmed last fall. Now, it appears that former Top Alcohol Dragster racer Mick Steele will be one of the first drivers to take the plunge.
The new injected nitro Funny Car class that will debut in 2023 has garnered a lot of interest since the rules package was confirmed last fall. Now, it appears that former Top Alcohol Dragster racer Mick Steele will be one of the first drivers to…
NHRA Insider podcast: Wilkerson, Ashley, and Caruso are racing into 2023
It’s a rare three-guest show this week on the NHRA Insider as Tim Wilkerson, Justin Ashley, and Camrie Caruso talk about their plans, news, and prep for 2023.
It’s a rare three-guest show this week on the NHRA Insider as Tim Wilkerson, Justin Ashley, and Camrie Caruso talk about their plans, news, and prep for 2023.
The show begins with host Brian Lohnes getting everyone up to speed…
The bar is high, but J.R. Todd aims to reach it in the DHL Funny Car
After a 2022 season that didn't pan out as anyone expected, J.R. Todd, fueled by an atypical and unsatisfying season, is leading the charge for the Kalitta Motorsports team's Funny Car sector with the drive of a man who knows how to win.
Kalitta Motorsports is an iconic house of triumph, and although last season didn't pan out as anyone within the hallowed halls of the legendary race shop expected, the group is fixed on generating improved results in the months ahead. J.R. Todd,…
Cornwell Quality Tools expands partnership with John Force Racing
John Force Racing has announced an expansion of their partnership with Cornwell Quality Tools as the Official Tool of John Force Racing with a primary sponsorship of Robert Hight’s Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
John Force Racing has announced an expansion of their partnership with Cornwell Quality Tools as the Official Tool of John Force Racing with a primary sponsorship of Robert Hight’s Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag…
NHRA to stream 37 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series races for free in 2023
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opens its 2023 season this weekend at Orlando Speed World Dragway, and fans will be able to watch for free on NHRA's YouTube channel. NHRA will stream 37 divisional races on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free in 2023.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series officially opens its 2023 season this weekend at Orlando Speed World Dragway, and fans will be able to watch for free on NHRA's YouTube channel.
It’s part of a…
Vance & Hines and Suzuki to reveal new Hayabusa bodywork at test session
Vance & Hines will conduct on-track testing this week of new NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle bodywork, designed to replicate the look of the newest generation of the Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle.
Vance & Hines will conduct on-track testing this week of new NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle bodywork, designed to replicate the look of the newest generation of the Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle.
The carbon fiber bodywork is going…
Laris Motorsports Insurance partners with NHRA for Sportsman bonus programs
NHRA and Laris Motorsports Insurance have partnered for a pair of exciting programs in 2023 for the standout competitors in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
NHRA and Laris Motorsports Insurance have partnered for a pair of exciting programs in 2023 for the standout competitors in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
The NHRA Perfect Package presented by Laris Insurance and the NHRA Best Package…
Cruz Pedregon's Snap-on team looks to build on late-season success
After his stunning Pomona win to finish the 2022 season, Cruz Pedregon and the Snap-on Tools Funny Car team are gearing up for the new season as crew chief John Collins and consultant Lee Beard work to refine their six-disc clutch set-up.
Tony Stewart Racing reveals 'sublime' 2023 liveries for cars of Pruett and Hagan
Tony Stewart Racing has released a video revealing the 2023 “Sublime" green liveries for Leah Pruett’s Dodge Direct Connection Top Fueler and Matt Hagan’s Dodge Direct Connection Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car.
Tony Stewart Racing has released a video revealing the 2023 “Sublime" green liveries for Leah Pruett’s Dodge Direct Connection Top Fueler and Matt Hagan’s Dodge Direct Connection Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car.
Because the Dodge Charger and Dodge…
Racing School at Wild Horse Pass licenses nearly two dozen new NHRA drivers
The Radford Racing School, hosted at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, recently had a monster weekend where it helped 22 students get NHRA street-legal licenses.
Nitro Time Machine: Mike Dunn gets airborne in 1997 Gatornationals final
One of the most memorable finals of the 1997 season came in Gainesville where Mike Dunn and Joe Amato squared off for the Top Fuel title. Dunn gave the fans a thrill when his Mopar dragster went airborne at half-track.
