Keeping NHRA Fans Up to Date
Follow our coverage through our newly designed news and videos sections. Don't forget to follow our social media posts.
Scotty Pollacheck reveling in his recent NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle success
It's been an amazing eight months for Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Scotty Pollacheck with a breakthrough win at the 2020 NHRA U.S. Nationals, membership in the Denso 200-mph Club, and a victory at the recent NHRA Southern Nationals. Pollacheck joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes to relive it all.
Samson and Spevco sponsoring Top Fuel Harley at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Samson Exhaust and hardcore specialty vehicle builder Spevco will sponsor the ground-pounding, flame-throwing Top Fuel Harley class at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
Samson Exhaust and hardcore specialty vehicle builder Spevco have already partnered together for three years sponsoring two-time NHRA Top Fuel Harley champion Tii Tharpe. Now they’re jumping in to help the class, sponsoring the ground-pounding,…
Dodge Tails From the Strip: The 2014 Southern Nationals was explosive!
One of the most racecar carnage-filled events in NHRA history: Atron Brown, Tim Wilkerson, and Mike Castellana all walked away from memorable moments.
Celebrate 40 years of Atlanta Dragway’s NHRA National Event history
In its 40-year run, the NHRA Southern Nationals was the place for so many firsts. From Dan Pastorini's 1986 win, to Del Worsham's 1991 win, to Ashley Force's 2008 win, to Doug Kalitta's 2016 closest win in Top Fuel history, and Leah Pruett and Courtney Force's 2018 nitro winner's circle domination.
NHRA names Lonnie Grim as new National Technical Director
The NHRA Technical Department has announced the addition of Lonnie Grim as the new National Tech Director.
The NHRA Technical Department has announced the addition of Lonnie Grim as the new National Tech Director.
Grim comes to the NHRA with 15+ years of experience within the sport of drag racing. He most recently served as the Competition/Series Tech…
Popular Nostalgia Pro Stock exhibition returns for NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Among the many special attractions at the upcoming NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway will be an exhibition and pit-area display featuring the Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association.
Coming off successful exhibition shows in Gainesville and Atlanta, the Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association will once again pay tribute to the rich history of the Pro Stock class during next week’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.…
Nitro Time Machine: Sweden's Jimmy Alund becomes NHRA's first European pro winner
Sweden native and FIA Pro Stock world champion Jimmy Alund became the first European driver to win an NHRA Pro title at the 2014 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.
Antron Brown ready to ride Atlanta win momentum into Charlotte four-wides
Hot off their win at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, three-time NHRA Top Fuel champ Antron Brown and the Matco Tools Top Fuel team are heading into next weekend's NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with confidence.
Saturday tickets for next week’s NGK NTK NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at capacity
All Saturday grandstand seating for next weekend's NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals is sold out, in accordance with current capacity limitations set forth by the state of North Carolina. Friday and Sunday tickets are still available.
All Saturday grandstand seating for next weekend's NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals is sold out, in accordance with current capacity limitations set forth by the state of North Carolina. While no Saturday walk-up tickets will be available at zMAX…
Woodburn Dragstrip Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event expands to doubleheader
NHRA Northwest and Woodburn Dragstrip officials have announced that the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event scheduled for July 9-11, 2021 will expand to a doubleheader.
NHRA Northwest and Woodburn Dragstrip officials have announced that the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event scheduled for July 9-11, 2021 will expand to a doubleheader.
The first event, scheduled on July 8-9, will begin with time…
Tales from the Starting Line
Access to the starting line at an NHRA national event for professional photographers is a coveted goal for many, offering a ringside seat to motorsports' most powerful experience. Here's the story of two ways to get there. (We recommend the first.)
The imminent closing of Atlanta Dragway after last weekend’s running of the final NHRA Southern Nationals brought back instant memories of the grief myself and my fellow Southern Californians went through with the closings of Lions Dragstrip,…
The Hot Shots: Antron Brown and Bob Tasca III join NHRA Insider podcast
Antron Brown and Bob Tasca III joined Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. The two Atlanta winners talk about their respective victories at the final NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
Antron Brown and Bob Tasca III joined Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. The two Atlanta winners talk about their respective victories at the final NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
For Tasca,…
#StumpBob: Which driver has the most wins at any NHRA national event?
In the latest installment of our new Stump Bob feature, NHRA historian and statistician Bob Frey answers the challenge to name which drivers have excelled at one particular event or track.
Stop me if you’ve heard this before but this could be a trick question. You see, if you wanted to know which driver won the most races at a specific track you would have to figure in the fact that Pomona has hosted two races a year since…
In the land of Funny Car behemoths, Blake Alexander focused on steady steps forward
After three races in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Blake Alexander knows the progress is there. The Funny Car driver would like for there to be more and would like for it to show in the race results, but he's confident that will come.
After three races in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Blake Alexander knows the progress is there.
The Funny Car driver would like for there to be more and would like for it to show in the race results, but he's…
Changes announced to Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule
The NHRA Pacific Division has announced a number of changes to events in the second half of the 2021 season.
The NHRA Pacific Division has announced a number of changes to events in the second half of the 2021 season.
The continuing COVID-19 restrictions, which have impacted us all since early 2020, have hampered our scheduling, and as we move closer to…
The Sports Report: Kent Hanley joins the “near double” club in Atlanta
Kent Hanley became the latest driver to nearly double up at an NHRA national event when he drove to a win in Super Stock and a runner-up finish in Super Comp at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals.
The list of drivers who have doubled up at an NHRA national event remains fairly small; currently, there are just 26 members of that exclusive fraternity, and the feat has been accomplished just 42 times in more than 1,000 events over NHRA’s 70-year…
Jet car match race to light up zMax Dragway during NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
The upcoming NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway will feature a special jet Funny Car match race between Paul Sieli’s Mustang Sally Mustang and April Crownhart’s Diamond Jim Racing Firebird.
The upcoming NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway will feature a special jet Funny Car match race between Paul Sieli’s Mustang Sally Mustang and April Crownhart’s Diamond Jim Racing Firebird.
Fans didn’t need another reason to attend…
Josh Hart’s Gainesville Top Fuel debut, round by glorious round
COVID-19 may have delayed Josh Hart’s transition from Top Alcohol to Top Fuel dragster, but his performance at the 2021 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has cemented his success in the history books forever.
What the legendary Atlanta Dragway will always mean to the racers who ran there
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series completed its final race in Commerce, Ga., we look back at the storied past of the NHRA Southern Nationals.
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals added to 2021 schedule, NHRA Virginia Nationals postponed
NHRA and Bristol Dragway have announced the addition of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. The fan-favorite event will be held Oct.15-17.
NHRA and Bristol Dragway have announced the addition of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
The fan-favorite event will be held October 15-17, during the heat of the NHRA Countdown to…
Toronto Motorsports Park PCRichard.com National Open event postponed
NHRA and Toronto Motorsports Park have announced a new date for the PCRichard.com National Open event. The event will be moved to Sept. 2-4.
NHRA and Toronto Motorsports Park have announced a new date for the PCRichard.com National Open event. The event will be moved to Sept. 2-4.
The ongoing COVID-19 restrictions at the border due to the public health situation were taken into…
Andrew Hines on what it's like to be back on a Pro Stock Motorcycle and breaking the 200-mph mark
Bruno Massel welcomes Andrew Hines back to the Pro Stock Motorcycle rider ranks and into the Denso Spark Plugs 200-mph Club at the 2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals.
Cleetus and Cars plays to sellout crowd at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis
Cleetus and Cars, the brainchild of hugely popular YouTube star Cleetus McFarland, made its first appearance at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis last weekend, and it immediately became one of the toughest tickets in town, selling out days before the start of the event.
Cleetus and Cars, the brainchild of hugely popular YouTube star Cleetus McFarland, made its first appearance at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis last weekend, and it immediately became one of the toughest tickets in town, selling out days before…
Constant Aviation joins NHRA as Factory Stock Showdown class sponsor
Constant Aviation is the new sponsor of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class. The NHRA Factory Stock Showdown division is a favorite amongst loyal NHRA fans who love to see NHRA stars push their stock cars to limits while competing at national events.
Constant Aviation is the new sponsor of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class. The NHRA Factory Stock Showdown division is a favorite amongst loyal NHRA fans. Fans love to see NHRA stars push their stock cars to limits while competing at…
NHRA legend Don Prudhomme wins Turbo class at Mexican 1000 offroad race
NHRA Drag Racing legend and Hall of Famer Don “the Snake” Prudhomme has added another accolade to his storied career: 2021 Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 class winner.
NHRA Drag Racing legend and Hall of Famer Don “the Snake” Prudhomme has added another accolade to his storied career: 2021 Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 class winner.
On his third attempt at the grueling 1,000-mile race across the desert,…
ScottRods AA/Gassers to make a special appearance at NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte
The NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will feature a special appearance by the ScottRods AA/Gasser series, featuring exhibition runs and a pit-area display featuring eight vintage and period-correct hot rods.
The always-exciting NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals just got even more exciting with the announcement that the ScottRods AA/Gasser series would be making a special appearance during the event, the fourth in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag…
#StumpBob: Which two drivers have shared the winner's circle the most?
With nearly 1,000 national events in the history book, there have been a lot of joint winner’s circles, but which two drivers have shared the most winner’s-circle celebrations?
With nearly 1,000 national events in the history book, there have been a lot of joint winner’s circles, but which two drivers have shared the most winner’s-circle celebrations?
This is one of those questions where, if you were in a…
Cottrell scores 50th NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor title
Reigning NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Funny Car national champion Bobby Cottrell won the 50th Anniversary of the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet at Firebird Raceway.
Coined the Stinker Stores Nitro Knockout, twelve Funny…
Five things we learned from the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
The Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, the final NHRA national event at Atlanta Dragway, provided some key clues about the season ahead. Here's five things we learned from the event.
The Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, the final NHRA national event to be held at soon-to-be-shuttered Atlanta Dragway, left a lasting impression with NHRA fans and provided some key clues about the season ahead. Here's five things…
Justin Bond gets win at final Pro Mod event at Atlanta Dragway
After finishing as the runner-up at the opening race of the 2021 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, Justin Bond finished the job at Atlanta Dragway, beating Stevie “Fast” Jackson to win the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals.
After finishing as the runner-up at the opening race of the 2021 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, Justin Bond finished the job on Sunday, beating back-to-back world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson on a holeshot in the final round…