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Comeback complete: Robert Hight returns to winner’s circle with convincing victory
After missing the bulk of the 2020 season, Robert Hight has returned in style with his first win in more than a year at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil in Houston.
Not many drivers can take the better part of a full year off, and come back without skipping a beat, but Robert Hight isn’t like most drivers. Hight raced just twice in 2020 and was parked after the February event in Phoenix due to the COVID-19…
Matt Hartford shakes early-season gremlins to get fourth career Pro Stock win
After a slow start to the 2021 season, Matt Hartford puts all the pieces together to claim his fourth-career win at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Houston.
The way Matt Hartford sees it, there is no way he should have gone five races deep into the 2021 season without as much as a semifinal to show for it. Hartford attributed his slow start to a combination of bad luck and minor mechanical gremlins,…
News and Notes from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals
News and Notes from final eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park. Updated throughout the remainder of the event.
News and Notes from final eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park. Updated throughout the remainder of the event.
MONDAY
There were two bye runs when Funny Car pulled to the…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals postponed until Monday
Final eliminations for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil have been postponed due to rain at Houston Raceway Park. Final eliminations will resume on Monday May 24 at 10 a.m.
(Central).
Eliminations for the 34th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park have been postponed to Monday due to inclement weather.
Racing action will resume at 10 a.m. CT with the completion of the…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Sunday preview
Following an abbreviated qualifying round on Saturday, NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pros will have their work cut out for them heading into Sunday’s final day of eliminations in the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park.
Rain early in the week shortened the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil from three to two days, and more rain on Saturday meant that each qualifier in Top Fuel and most of the Funny Car field was held to a single…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Saturday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers dodged the raindrops to catch all of the action at Houston Raceway Park on a wet Saturday of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, and Dallas Glenn take top spots at Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals
Nitro points leaders Steve Torrence and Bob Tasca III along with Pro Stock rookie Dallas Glenn claimed the top spots during Saturday’s rain-shortened qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
Reigning and three-time Top Fuel world champion grabbed the top spot on Saturday at Houston Raceway Park while the current Funny Car points leader continued his recent hot streak by claiming the pole position in Funny Car. They were joined by Dallas…
BREAKING: Charlotte winner Dallas Glenn to race full season in Pro Stock
What started as an experiment has blossomed into a full-blown chance to win a Camping World NHRA Series championship as Charlotte Four Wide winner Dallas Glenn announces plans to race a full season in the Pro Stock category.
Coming off his first professional Pro Stock victory at the 11th annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, rookie Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn has signed primary sponsor RAD Torque Systems for the balance of the 2021 season in the Camping World NHRA Drag…
Bertozzi doubles up to lead winners as Atlanta hosts final Division 2 event
Anthony Bertozzi doubled up, winning in both Super Stock and Top Dragster as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Atlanta Dragway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Atlanta Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
David Eaton, Merritt Island, Fla., '32 Altered, A/AP, 10.977, 76.09…
John Force joins WFO podcast to talk about four-wide win, Houston hopes
John Force joined Joe Castello to discuss his 152nd NHRA win. Force goes into detail about his round by round at zMAX Dragway.
John Force joined Joe Castello to discuss his 152nd NHRA win. Force goes into detail about his round by round at zMAX Dragway, tells some stories about his legendary career, and previews Houston, where he’ll be trying for his third…
Pro Stock champ Erica Enders after another hometown win in Houston
Following a first-round loss last weekend, defending Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders plans to make good at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park, her hometown track
Following a first-round loss last weekend in uncharacteristic fashion, the best thing for defending back-to-back Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders is to get right back in the car, which she will do at this weekend’s 34th annual Mopar Express Lane…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Saturday Preview
Championship battles heat up as the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series returns to Houston Raceway Park for the annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
Championship battles heat up as the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series returns to Houston Raceway Park for the annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil
With four races in the books, the 2021 Camping World NHRA Drag…
NHRA, Constant Aviation launch Factory Stock Showdown Bounty program
NHRA and Constant Aviation have teamed up to launch the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Bounty program. Gainesville winner Aaron Stanfield will be hunted by the rest of the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown field in Houston.
NHRA and Constant Aviation have teamed up to launch the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Bounty program.
The purpose of the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Bounty program is to drive interest from both fans and drivers in…
Nitro Time Machine: Pro Mod madness at the 2016 Houston event
There was a lot of drama at the 2016 Houston event and much of it came from the E3 Pro Mod series courtesy of Jonathan Gray and Sidnei Frigo.
HendrickCars.com to sponsor Greg Anderson for remainder of 2021 season
HendrickCars.com will continue to sponsor the Pro Stock Camaro of four-time NHRA champion Greg Anderson for the remainder of NHRA's 2021 Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Four-time NHRA champion Greg Anderson was proud to fly the red, white and blue of HendrickCars.com on his Chevrolet Camaro for the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway last weekend. Now, the 96-time Pro Stock winner and his KB Racing…
Tales from the Finish Line
From flaming Funnies to flipping Pro Stockers, tumbling Top Fuelers, and acrobatic Alcohol Funny Cars, a fond look back at a career spent watching the drags from the finish line.
As I mentioned in my last column, Tales From The Starting Line, I spent a lot of time shooting photos on the starting line at NHRA national events, backing up Leslie Lovett or Bill…
Nitro on two wheels! We [try to] explain the explosive world of Top Fuel Harley
What are NHRA Top Fuel Harley motorcycles? They're 1,500-hp, V-Twin-powered, tube-chassis bikes burning 98% nitromethane. They reach speeds of more than 220 mph and provide some of the wildest rides in all of motorsports.
Bonus! Watch Jay Turner beat Randal Andras to win Four-Wide Nationals title
See when the NHRA on FOX…
Steve Johnson and Dallas Glenn talk Charlotte victories on NHRA Insider podcast
Steve Johnson and Dallas Glenn joined Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about their respective wins at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
Steve Johnson and Dallas Glenn joined Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about their respective wins at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
For Johnson, it had been seven years since he last…
Leah Pruett, Matt Hagan looking to put on show for sponsor Pennzoil in Houston
Teammates Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan will be looking for big outings at this weekend's Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park.
It hasn’t been quite the start Leah Pruett wanted to her 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, but the Top Fuel star has a great opportunity to change that this weekend, and the venue couldn’t be more ideal.
Racing in her 11,000-hp…
NHRA, FOX Sports announce 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing TV schedule
NHRA and FOX Sports have announced the remainder of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series television schedule.
NHRA and FOX Sports have announced the remainder of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series television schedule.
The 2021 Camping World Series features eight telecasts on the FOX Broadcast Network (FOX), including the season-opener in…
Nitro Time Machine: Erica Enders wins her home event at Houston Raceway Park
Native Texan Erica Enders claimed one of the biggest wins of her career in 2014 when she won her home event at Houston Raceway Park.
Weather forces Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals to two-day schedule
Because of the impact of rain on the facility this week, and forecasted additional rain, NHRA and Houston Raceway Park have made the difficult decision to cancel racing action on Friday at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil.
Because of the impact of rain on the facility this week, and forecasted additional rain, NHRA and Houston Raceway Park have made the difficult decision to cancel racing action on Friday at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By…
TascaParts.com, Bandero Premium Tequila named title rights sponsors of NHRA New England Nationals
TascaParts.com and Bandero Premium Tequila are the new title rights sponsors of the NHRA New England Nationals, June 11-13, at the historic New England Dragway.
NHRA announced today TascaParts.com and Bandero Premium Tequila as the title rights sponsors of the NHRA New England Nationals.
The TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero…
Top Fuel rookie Krista Baldwin impresses with semifinal finish at Four-Wides
Top Fuel rookie Krista Baldwin had an outstanding weekend at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, qualifying for the Top Fuel field and reaching the semifinals. She relived the weekend with NHRA’s John Kernan.
Tricky Tipster: Who wants to be the biggest star in the Lone Star State?
The Camping World NHRA Tour heads West for this weeks' Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil and National Dragster's own Tricky Tipster has offered up the following picks to win in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
There is a semi-famous quote that says, “There’s no better place than Texas to start over.” and maybe that's good advice for Tricky Tipster after a tough outing last weekend at the Charlotte Four-Wide race. Sure, he pegged Top Fuel winner…
NHRA on FOX brought fans 44,000-hp of four-wide drag racing from zMax Dragway
The NHRA on FOX's FS1 Sunday broadcast from drag racing's original four-lane superhighway, zMax Dragway, welcomed that furious thunder back this weekend, and with it, that sound you can see.
You can't actually see sound, right? Wrong.
At NHRA Camping World Drag Racing you, can see it. You can feel it. Heck, you can practically taste the noise it's so ever-present. And that's with two cars...With four, friend, with four, you don't…
Jay Turner beats teammate Randal Andras to win Four-Wide Nationals title
Jay Turner collected his 10th career NHRA Top Fuel Harley trophy with his victory at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte. Turner, the 2017 world champion, defeated teammate Randal Andras, the reigning NHRA world champ, in…
NHRA and GameMill Entertainment team up for a new video game partnership
GameMill Entertainment and NHRA have announced a new licensing partnership to create original video games inspired by the intense action and classic hot rod designs of one of the world’s top motorsports.
GameMill Entertainment and NHRA have announced a new licensing partnership to create original video games inspired by the intense action and classic hot rod designs of one of the world’s top motorsports. The first project, currently untitled, is in…
Doug Kalitta Top Fueler to feature Mobil 1, TRD at NHRA SpringNationals
Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and the Mobil 1 brand will raise their profile with Kalitta Motorsports during the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals, May 21-23, with primary sponsorship on Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster.
Technical alliance partners Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and the Mobil 1 brand will raise their profile with Kalitta Motorsports during the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals, May 21-23, with primary sponsorship on Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel…
Five things we learned from the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
The first trip to zMAX Dragway since 2019 was a strong reminder there are not many places that do it better than the Bellagio of dragstrips, as the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals produced several special and historic moments.
The first trip to zMAX Dragway since 2019 was a strong reminder there are not many places that do it better than the Bellagio of dragstrips. The birthplace of the four-wide race didn’t disappoint in 2021, with the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals…