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Weekend Rewind: 2024 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals played out before a large crowd at Sonoma Raceway in Northern California who witnessed a wild event with resounding performances and a lot of drama. Here's a look back at some of those moments.
Who is "Fast Jack" Beckman?
The toughest job in drag racing might be filling in for John Force, both on and off the track — roles for which Jack Beckman is uniquely qualified and is eagerly taking on.
Taking Over for John Force
If you know “Fast Jack" Beckman, you understand why he’s taking over for drag racing icon John Force. However, if you’re new to the sport because you heard about John Force’s Funny Car crash from…
With two races to go, Countdown to the Championship berths still on the line
With two races — the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and the NHRA U.S. Nationals — remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, 19 drivers have already secured their positions for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs that begin Sept. 12-15 in Reading.
With two races — the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and the NHRA U.S. Nationals — remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, 19 drivers have already secured their positions for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs…
Seven champs crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at Denso Sonoma Nationals
In addition to the Mission Food Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, seven winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Sonoma Raceway.
In addition to the Mission Food Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, seven winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Sonoma Raceway.
Josh Lee scored his first career national event win in…
Jack Beckman named replacement driver for John Force for balance of season
Former Funny Car world champion Jack Beckman has been named as the replacement driver of John Force’s Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS for the remainder of the 2024 season and will earn points for the sidelined 16-time world champion.
Former Funny Car world champion Jack Beckman has been named as the replacement driver of John Force’s Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS for the remainder of the 2024 season in…
Major dragstrip resurfacing completed at World Wide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway, home of the Countdown to the Championship-crucial NHRA Midwest Nationals in October, recently completely repaved the asphalt racing surface of its championship drag racing track.
World Wide Technology Raceway, home of the Countdown to the Championship-crucial NHRA Midwest Nationals in October, recently completely repaved the asphalt racing surface of its championship drag racing track.
The facility, with guidance from…
Jasmine Salinas: Taking her family's Top Fuel passion into the future
Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas shared her motivations and aspirations, offering a glimpse into the legacy she aims to uphold in this interview with NHRA on FOX’s Amanda Busick.
Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas comes from a family deeply rooted in the drag racing community. Her father, Mike Salinas, is a well-known figure in the NHRA circuit, and her mother and sisters have also made their marks in the NHRA.…
Five Things We Learned in Sonoma
It isn’t an exaggeration to say the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was one of the best races of the season, and as a result, we learned a lot as the second half of the 2024 season rolls on. Here are five things that stand out from the event.
It isn’t an exaggeration to say the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was one of the best races of the season, and as a result, we learned a lot as the second half of the 2024 season rolls on. Here are five things that stand out from the event.…
Talkin' Funny Cars with Buddy Hull set to debut on NHRA Fast Channel July 31
Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, an interview-style program created by Werner G+E LLC, will debut on the NHRA FAST Channel on Wednesday, July 31, with three-time world champ Ron Capps as its first guest.
Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, the first television offering produced by Werner G+E LLC, will debut on the NHRA FAST Channel on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m. EST and 8 p.m. PST. The interview-style program, hosted by NHRA Professional…
Brown, Tasca, Stanfield, and Smith score wins at Denso Sonoma Nationals
Top Fuel’s Antron Brown defeated first-time finalist Tony Stewart in the final round and Bob Tasca III, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith also earned titles at the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
Top Fuel’s Antron Brown defeated first-time finalist Tony Stewart in the final round of the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, picking up his third win of the 2024 season on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway.
Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), Aaron…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was every bit as thrilling as the first two and National Dragster's talented photographers continue to document all of it here in our Sunday gallery.
Sunday News & Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
Once again, we’re facing an early 10:30 a.m. start time and in Sonoma, that means cloud cover, cool…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up today as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up today as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.
After two…
Matt Smith wins GETTRX All-star Callout event; Kalitta, Tasca III, and Anderson also grab top qualifying spots
Matt Smith claimed the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout while Doug Kalitta, Bob Tasca III, and Greg Anderson earned the top qualifying spots at this weekend's Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith set a new track E.T. record on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating teammate Jianna Evaristo in the final round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout as part of this weekend’s…
Prock claims sixth Mission Challenge title; Langdon and Coughlin also win
Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), and Troy Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won for the fifth straight time and sixth overall in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating Blake Alexander in the final of the bonus race at this weekend’s 36th annual Denso…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were all over Sonoma Raceway in order to cover the vast event that is the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Here are some of the day's best images.
Saturday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
Friday’s opening qualifying runs at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals produced some of the quickest elapsed times and fastest speeds of the season and Saturday’s final two sessions promises to deliver more of the same.
After missing the Norwalk…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals,
the 12th of 20 events this season.
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals,
the 12th of 20 events this season.
On Friday, the fans who…
Kalitta blasts to track record 3.649: Tasca, Hartford, and Van Sant also shine in Sonoma
Under the lights on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, Doug Kalitta, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, and Chase Van Sant grabbed the top spots for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Reigning Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of the 2024 NHRA season on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, setting the track record and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Bob Tasca III (…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday photo gallery
Naitonal Dragster's award winning photographers were all over Sonoma Raceway for the first day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and they captured all the drama and color of the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series.
Friday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals from Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second and final event of NHRA’s abbreviated two-race 2024 Western Swing, features a schedule that is similar to last week’s Northwest Nationals in Seattle with a full morning of Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing…
Herrera makes bold first move; picks Matt Smith for opening round of GETTRX Callout
The opening round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA Allstar Callout will feature a can’t-miss match-up between the class’s two most recent champions after low qualifier Gaige Herrera went directly for the throat and called out Matt Smith as his round one opponent.
The opening round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA Allstar Callout will feature a can’t-miss match-up between the class’s two most recent champions after low qualifier Gaige Herrera went directly for the throat and called out Matt Smith as…
For Paul Lee, Seattle final round was the turn of a friendly card
From the dragstrip, to the boardroom to the poker table, Paul Lee believes in taking an aggressive approach and so far this year, it's hard to argue with his results.
A week ago, Paul Lee went to his first professional final round at the Northwest Nationals in Seattle and the way he sees it, that was just one more step forward in his journey towards his ultimate goal of winning a nitro Funny Car title. Lee has…
Diehl teams with Speedtech Motorsports for 2024 with exciting 2025 plans
NHRA Funny Car racer Jeff Diehl has announced a new two-year collaboration with up-and-coming speed shop Speedtech Motorsports that officially launches this weekend at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals with huge plans for 2025.
NHRA Funny Car racer Jeff Diehl and Jeff Diehl Racing have announced a new collaboration with up-and-coming speed shop Speedtech Motorsports and its founder, Kevin Moore, for the remainder of 2024 season and through 2025.
The new two-year…
Carnasciale, Ghent lead Division 1 winners at Numidia Dragway event
Joe Carnasciale and Russell Ghent led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Numidia Dragway.
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Joe Carnasciale, Ashaway, R.I., '06 Cavalier, I/SM, 10.395, 96.38 def…
Tricky Tipster, Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The experts at Alt Sports Data have set the opening lines for this week’s event at Sonoma Raceway, and they have chosen Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera as the pre-race favorites.
On the heels of a wild event at Pacific Raceways in Seattle, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series moves to California Wine Country for this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Once again, NHRA fans will have the opportunity to engage in…
J.R. Todd aims to replicate past success at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
A year ago, a win at Sonoma Raceway came at a much-needed time for NHRA Funny Car driver J.R. Todd. He's in a much better place heading into this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, but a win would be just as rewarding.
A year ago, a win at Sonoma Raceway came at a much-needed time for NHRA Funny Car driver J.R. Todd. The former champion had gone 52 races without a victory, ending a drought at a track that has been very good to him over the years.
Todd and his…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Northwest Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Watch the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event from Numidia free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Numidia are Moser, Strange, A.R.T., and Comp Products…
Nightfire Nationals Heritage Series event returns to Firebird Aug. 2-4
Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 53rd annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4.
Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 53rd annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4.
The track’s “signature Nitro event” will feature an impressive field of AA/Funny Cars, AA/…