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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bryan Warr
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Street winner Larry Paden
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Gas winner Ken Mostowich
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Stock winner Scott Burton
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J.R. Gray powers to Congruity NHRA Pro Mod win in Charlotte
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Comp winner Kris Whitfield
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Stock winner Chad Guilford
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4/27: It’s 427 day—and in 1963, Chevrolet created two engines to rain down Turbo-Fire on the competition
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Milestone-event winners eye special 1,000th Top Fuel win trophy up for grabs
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Force blasts to 341 mph; Kalitta, Lee, Glenn, and Herrera take No. 1 spots
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Congruity NHRA Pro Mods go four-wide racing at event powered by Culp Lumber
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April 21, 1961: Mickey Thompson launched a Stock Eliminator Pontiac that reshaped drag racing
Chad Head, General Manager, Kalitta Motorsports
Lisa Michler, Denso Marketing Communications Manager
Rick Ware, NHRA and NASCAR Team Owner
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Bill Bader, Summit Motorsports Park owner, SEMA board member, and Energize founder
Jeff Stange, Businessman, manufacturer, sponsor
Travis Shumake, Top Fuel racer
KB Titan Racing, Pro Stock powerhouse nurturing the next generation
Rick Hendrick, Multi-faceted motorsports legend, championship-winning NHRA partner
Chad Green, Nitro team owner, driver investing in the future
Joe Castello, Podcast host and NHRA reporter/announcer
Katherine Wooten, NAPA director of partnership strategy and activation
Don Russell, Director of Marketing at Cornwell Quality Tools
Ron Capps, Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion and team owner
Rich McPhillips, Top Alcohol Dragster car owner and instructor
Buddy Hull, Funny Car driver and YouTube star
Richard Gadson, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer
Paul Lee, Businessman, Nitro Funny Car racer
Ida Zetterström, Top Fuel driver
The Insiders get fired up for a fast Pomona
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join the show to talk about the lessons learned over the first two races and how the game will totally change in Pomona.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join the show to talk about the lessons learned over the first two races and how the game will totally change in Pomona.With temperatures…
Campbell, Densham will team up to celebrate 1,000th Funny Car race in Pomona
Jim Campbell Racing and Densham Motorsports will team up for NHRA’s 1,000th Funny Car race, the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, where Campbell will take the wheel of the Densham entry.
Jim Campbell Racing and Densham Motorsports will team up for NHRA’s 1,000th Funny Car race, the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, where Campbell will take the wheel of the Densham entry at the third event of the…
GESi Pro Stock No. 1 Qualifier Award returns for 2026 season
GESi will extend its sponsorship of the No. 1 qualifier award in Pro Stock as part of a multiyear partnership. The GESi Pro Stock #1 Qualifier Award will be handed out at each Pro Stock event during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
GESi will extend its sponsorship of the No. 1 qualifier award in Pro Stock as part of a multiyear partnership.After a successful first year in 2025, the GESi Pro Stock #1 Qualifier Award will be handed out at each Pro Stock event during the 2026…
Racers For Christ completes Route 66 Road Trip America
Racers For Christ (RFC) launched its inaugural Route 66 Road Trip America on March 25, 2026, with a kickoff event at Illinois Harley-Davidson in Countryside, Ill., and finished in Santa Monica, Calif., on April 3.
Racers For Christ's (RFC) 10-day, nearly 2,500-mile journey followed the 100-year-old (1926-2026) Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, connecting with motorsports communities while raising awareness and support for RFC’s mission of serving…
55 years ago, Don Garlits forever changed the look, feel, and future of Top Fuel racing
Fifty-five years ago, Don Garlits' Top Fuel win in a rear-engine dragster at the 1971 NHRA Winternationals changed the class and the sport. Since the summer of 1972, the last 974 Top Fuel winners have all had the engine behind them. Here's a look at that transitional time in class history.
This year’s NHRA Winternationals will mark the 55th anniversary of Don Garlits’ seminal Top Fuel win at the 1971 race in a rear-engine car. NHRA on FOX announcer, podcaster, and fellow drag racing numbers freak Brian Lohnes reminded me of the stat…
Keystone Raceway Park set to join NHRA Member Track Network in Division 3
Keystone Raceway Park has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s North Central Division. Located in New Alexandria, Pa., just outside of Pittsburgh, Keystone Raceway is a standout quarter-mile dragstrip with a large group of local racers.
Keystone Raceway Park has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s North Central Division (Division 3).Located in New Alexandria, Pa., just outside of Pittsburgh, Keystone Raceway Park is a standout 1/4-mile dragstrip with a large group…
PowerEdge returns as presenting sponsor of Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
PowerEdge, a line of high-quality, competitively priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, will return as the presenting sponsor of the 38th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
PowerEdge, a line of high-quality, competitively priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, will return as the presenting sponsor of the 38th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at scenic Sonoma Raceway.The Denso NHRA Sonoma…
Huge stakes for 1,000th Funny Car race at Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon has the unique distinction of winning NHRA’s 1,000th race (Las Vegas, 2021) as well as the 900th race in Funny Car history (Norwalk, 2021), and now could win NHRA's 1,000th Funny Car race at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon has the unique distinction of winning NHRA’s 1,000th race (Las Vegas, 2021) as well as the 900th race in Funny Car history (Norwalk, 2021).The veteran has another rare opportunity next weekend at his…
Freeman, Van Sant, and Burgess talk class rules, 75th anniversary, and more
On this jam-packed episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Elite Motorsports' Richard Freeman, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chase Van Sant, and NHRA's Phil Burgess join host Brian Lohnes to talk all things NHRA.
On this jam-packed episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, three big guests join host Brian Lohnes to talk all things NHRA.First up is Richard Freeman, who discusses the new Elite Top Fuel team, their early success,…
Who’s next? The search for NHRA’s next first-time Professional winner
There are plenty of drivers in line to become the next first-time winner in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Let’s take a closer look and see who the most likely candidates are.
Last year was a banner year for first-time winners in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series as Tony Stewart, Shawn Reed, Paul Lee, Cory Reed, and Richard Gadson all joined the list of drivers who have won at least one Professional event in Top…
Safety-Kleen set to continue official partnerships with NHRA
Safety-Kleen will continue as Official Provider of Environmental Services for NHRA and Official Absorbent of NHRA as part of a multiyear extension.
Safety-Kleen will continue as Official Provider of Environmental Services for NHRA and Official Absorbent of NHRA as part of a multiyear extension.The agreement continues a longtime partnership between NHRA and Safety-Kleen, which dates back nearly…
Cooper Chun named March's Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month
Out of a field of many deserving candidates, Division 6 racer Cooper Chun was named the Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month by the staff of NHRA National Dragster magazine following back-to-back wins in Pomona and Phoenix in Right Trailers Top Dragster.
The first month (actually, month and a half, counting events in February) produced a large number of quality candidates for the first Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month award in 2026, as selected by the staff of NHRA National Dragster…
JFR crew chief Chris Cunningham and Holden Laris guest on WFO podcast
Chris Cunningham from John Force Racing joins WFO Radio to discuss the 2026 NHRA season and the changes at JFR, and Holden Laris joins to recap the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA SPORTSnationals at No Problem Raceway.
Chris Cunningham from John Force Racing joins WFO Radio to discuss the 2026 NHRA season and the changes at JFR, and Holden Laris joins to recap the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA SPORTSnationals at No Problem Raceway.Cunningham, a veteran crew…
Second wave of NHRA 75th Anniversary commemorative tickets include legends
NHRA's 75th commemorative tickets will continue to honor NHRA legends past and present as part of the celebratory season. Up next: Chris “The Greek” Karamesines (Chicago), Shirley Muldowney (Maryland), the Tasca Super Stock Cobra Jet (Epping), current star Clay Millican (Bristol), and Jim Head (Norwalk).
After a successful debut of NHRA’s commemorative tickets for the first five races of the spectacular 75th anniversary season, NHRA officials are thrilled to announce the next wave of special tickets for five upcoming races.The unique commemorative…
Push Start Cacklefest will bring nostalgic race cars to life at Winternationals
NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, the third race of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, will get a heavy dose of nostalgia with a showcase of vintage iron that will be fired up on the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Saturday.
NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, the third race of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, will get a heavy dose of nostalgia with a showcase of vintage iron that will be fired up on the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Saturday.…
Brogdon, Candies, and Dittmer lead the way at Laris Cajun SPORTSnationals
Rodger Brogdon, Dan Dittmer, and Brett Candies were among the winners crowned during the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA SPORTSnationals, held at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La.
Rodger Brogdon, Dan Dittmer, and Brett Candies were among the winners crowned during the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA SPORTSnationals, held at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La.Brogdon (Comp), Candies (Super Stock), and Dittmer (Stock)…
NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration continues at Lucas Oil Winternationals
As part of its 75th anniversary season, NHRA is celebrating at tracks across the country, including one of its most historic venues and races during the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at the famed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on April 9-12.
As part of its 75th anniversary season, NHRA is celebrating at tracks across the country, including one of its most historic venues and races during the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at the famed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on April 9-12.Along…
On a roll: A look at some all-time great NHRA Drag Racing success streaks
Shawn Langdon’s third straight Top Fuel victory at last weekend's FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs is a pretty amazing feat in a sport where dozens of little things have to go right, but drag racing history is packed with drivers and teams who found the magic recipe for prolonged momentum.
In a sport decided by milliseconds, where scores of individual parts need not only to survive brutal conditions but produce predictable results, where a series of infinitesimal tuning decisions have to be spot-on correct, where the driver has to be…
Six racers cash in on Best Losing Package presented by Holley award in Pomona
The Best Losing Package presented by Holley awards $200 each to the drivers in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Dragster, and Top Sportsman who make the best mathematical run relative to its index/dial-in and reaction time in a losing effort in round one of eliminations.
Sometimes in NHRA Drag Racing, even a great run can fall short of turning on the win light, but in 2026, Holley Performance Brands has taken a little of the sting out of losing.At each NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event, the Best…
NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion name to return to annual Beech Bend event
NHRA’s historic event at Beech Bend Raceway will head back to its roots, returning to the National Hot Rod Reunion name for its race on June 18-20 and further celebrating the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
NHRA’s historic event at Beech Bend Raceway will head back to its roots, returning to the National Hot Rod Reunion name for its race on June 18-20 and further celebrating the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
