Indy in the 2000s: Schumacher dominates the decade as other stars also rise
In the 2000s, Top Fuel star Tony Schumacher scored eight wins and reached nine final rounds at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in a decade of dominance in which other stars, including Antron Brown, Robert Hight, and Greg Anderson, also began to shine.
To become the most successful driver at the world’s biggest drag race, Top Fuel star Tony Schumacher had to enjoy at least one incredible streak at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
That happened in the 2000s, which featured a remarkable…
Tricky Tipster, Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
The experts at Alt Sports Data have set the opening lines for this week’s event at Brainerd Int’l Raceway, and they have chosen Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, and Greg Anderson as the pre-race favorites.
This weekend, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series makes its annual stop in Minnesota for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway. This event is the penultimate race in the regular season, which means berths in the upcoming…
Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta set for 600th career race in Brainerd
Doug Kalitta’s storied career began in 1998, and race No. 600 will come at this weekend’s 42nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in his points-leading Mac Tools Toyota Top Fuel dragster.
After winning his long-awaited first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship, there’s been no slowing down Top Fuel fan-favorite Doug Kalitta during the 2024 season.
The longtime standout is the points leader with a…
Top 5 Wild Moments from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Take a video look back at five wild and crazy runs from one of NHRA's wildest and craziest events, the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Fires, wheelstands, crashes, and more.
Scag Racing takes on a new 'Zoo' look for Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Scag Racing has revealed specialty paint schemes highlighting individual products from Metalcraft of Mayville’s Scag Power Equipment line that will debut at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, an event and venue known for more than its on-track action.
Scag Racing has revealed specialty paint schemes highlighting individual products from Metalcraft of Mayville’s Scag Power Equipment line. The new liveries will debut at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, an…
Big Brainerd Stories, and Who's a Contender and Who's Pretending
Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes to talk all things Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, championship contenders, fresh drivers arriving at the race, and how some teams are contending for a title already and some teams are pretending to.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes to talk all things Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, championship contenders, fresh drivers arriving at the race, and how some teams are…
NHRA returns to Brainerd for penultimate race of 2024 regular season
As the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season winds down, NHRA teams are gearing up for the 42nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which takes place at festive Brainerd Int'l Raceway on Aug. 15-18.
As the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season winds down, NHRA teams are gearing up for the 42nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which takes place at festive Brainerd Int'l Raceway on Aug. 15-18.
The Lucas Oil NHRA…
Watch the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event from Epping free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from New England Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from New England Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from New England are Moser, Edelbrock, Strange…
Zetterstrom and Hagan take center stage at Roadkill Nights
NHRA nitro drivers Ida Zetterstrom and Matt Hagan thrilled a packed house with burnout exhibitions at RoadKill Nights presented by Dodge.
photos by Kevin DiOssi
Last weekend in Pontiac, Mich., the ninth annual Roadkill Nights powered by Dodge took over the M1 Concourse with an action-packed weekend of motorsports entertainment that included drag racing, a car…
Ever wonder what causes a nitro Hemi to fail catastrophically?
NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon delves into the mechanics of nitromethane-fueled Hemi engines and the potential disasters of losing 1,400-hp from misfiring cylinders.
In this NHRA on FOX segment, Tony Pedregon dives into the intricacies of the four-stroke combustion cycle of a nitromethane-burning Hemi engine. He explains the process in which air and fuel mix, compress, ignite, and exhaust through each of the…
Warter, Lang continue winning ways at Pacific Raceways doubleheader
Ryan Warter and Jody Lango continued their fine seasons with victories in the second race of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division doubleheader event at Pacific Raceways
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Pacific Raceways:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Ryan Warter, Milton, Wash., '05 Sunfire, D/SM, 8.420, 155.51 def.…
When ‘Snake’ calls … and wants to reminisce about Funny Car dry hops
Ask any Funny Car fan from the 1970s what he or she misses most about Funny Car racing today, and I’ll bet you that the answer is those cool pre-run “dry hops" from the 1970s and '80s. Count among them one of the guys who mastered them, Don “the Snake” Prudhomme.
Ask any Funny Car fan from the 1970s what he or she misses most about Funny Car racing today, and I’ll bet you that the answer is “dry hops.” I know that’s the case for this old fan, and apparently, it is as much for one of the guys who mastered…
Rooftec Comp Eliminator bonus fund features a pair of Cash Clash events
The RoofTec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash is back, with competitors in the category getting the chance to compete in a pair of major specialty races with a combined $125,000 in total purses.
The unique RoofTec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash is back, with competitors in the category getting the chance to compete in a pair of major specialty races with a combined $125,000 in total purses.
The first takes place at the…
Elite Motorsports Pro Stockers to run exhibition at Division 5 National Open
Seven Elite Motorsports Pro Stock drivers, including six-time and reigning world champion Erica Enders, will make a special appearance at the NHRA Division 5 National Open doubleheader this weekend at Rock Falls Raceway in Wisconsin.
Seven Elite Motorsports Pro Stock drivers will make a special appearance at the NHRA Division 5 National Open doubleheader this weekend at Rock Falls Raceway in Wisconsin.
Six-time and reigning world champion Erica Enders, three-time 2024…
NHRA Racer Advantage program features extensive benefits and special offers
An exciting part of every NHRA membership is the NHRA Racer Advantage program, which offers a multitude of benefits and special offers designed specifically for NHRA racers and members.
An exciting part of every NHRA membership is the NHRA Racer Advantage program, which offers a multitude of benefits and special offers designed specifically for NHRA racers and members.
By earning an NHRA Competition License and becoming an NHRA…
NHRA stars set to appear at Roadkill Nights powered by Dodge this weekend
The ninth edition of MotorTrend presents Roadkill Nights powered by Dodge is set to return to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Mich., on Saturday, Aug. 10. The unique event will feature appearances by NHRA racers Matt Hagan, Leah Pruett, and Ida Zetterstrom.
The ninth edition of MotorTrend presents Roadkill Nights powered by Dodge is set to return to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Mich., on Saturday, Aug. 10. The unique event includes street-legal drag racing in big-tire and small-tire classes, a muscle car…
Giant August issue of National Dragster packed with race coverage, features
The August 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, a whopping 196 pages packed with national event coverage and a slew of interesting feature stories, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
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The August 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with national event coverage and a slew of…
2024 NHRA Awards Ceremony returns to Pechanga Resort Casino
For the third consecutive year, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony is headed to the Pechanga Resort Casino in the heart of scenic Southern California Wine Country.
For the third consecutive year, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony is headed to the Pechanga Resort Casino in the heart of scenic Southern California Wine Country.
The 2024 ceremony will take place on Monday, Nov. 18…