When it comes to Indy, 'Big Daddy' Don Garlits dominated Top Fuel in the 1960s
The Big Go turns 70 in 2024, and we're celebrating its incredible history. Moving through seven decades of the Big Go, we’ll first explore the origin of the sport’s biggest race and Don Garlits' domination of Top Fuel in the 1960s. First in a series.
The Big Go turns 70 in 2024, as the world’s biggest drag race, the NHRA U.S. Nationals, takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indianapolis, offering one of the most incredible spectacles and celebrations on drag…
Weekend Rewind: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals brought the heat to summer with a huge event at Summit Motorsports Park. Enjoy this video look back at some of the weekend's highlights.
Veteran crew chief John Stewart joins Josh Hart's R+L Carriers Top Fuel team
In a bold move designed to put his R+L Carriers team on a path to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, Josh Hart has announced the hiring of veteran crew chief John Stewart to assist Ron Douglas on the R+L Carriers dragster.
In a bold move designed to put his R+L Carriers team on a path to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, Josh Hart has announced the hiring of veteran crew chief John Stewart to assist Ron Douglas on the R+L Carriers…
Watch the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event from Lebanon Valley for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Lebanon Valley are Moser, A.R.T., Strange, and Comp…
Get well soon, John Force
At the 2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the air was thick with emotion as racers from across the nation came together not just to compete but to share their heartfelt get-well wishes for one of their own — John Force.
John Force, a legend in the world of NHRA Drag Racing, is an inspiration to all drag racers. His unexpected absence due to an on-track incident in Virginia has left an unfillable void in the racing community. The racers, crewmembers, and fans all…
Mark Dawson joins NHRA as Northeast Division Director
Mark Dawson has been named Northeast Division Director, overseeing NHRA member tracks in Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as facilities in Canada.
Mark Dawson has been named Northeast Division Director, overseeing NHRA member tracks in Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as facilities in Canadian providences New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario,…
5 Things We Learned in Norwalk
Incredibly tight racing, another near-double, old rivalries restructured, dreams coming true, and finally getting the scoop: It was another unforgettable weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. Here are five takeaways from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Incredibly tight racing, another near-double, old rivalries restructured, dreams coming true, and finally getting the scoop: It was another unforgettable weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. Here are five takeaways from the Summit Racing Equipment…
Brown, Tasca, Stanfield, and Herrera scoop up wins at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera battled varying conditions and tough opponents to claim well-earned trophies on Sunday at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown slipped past points leader Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, racing to his 76th career win on Sunday at Summit Motorsports Park.
Bob Tasca…
Stephen Bell wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown in Norwalk again
For the third time this season Stephen Bell drove his bright red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to a Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event win, scoring again at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
For the third time this season Stephen Bell drove his bright red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to a Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event win extending his point lead over a stacked field of Camaros, Dodge Drag Paks, and Ford Cobra Jets. Today at…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday Gallery
The final day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, proved to be an emotion-packed day, and our NHRA National Dragster photographers came back with stunning images to share with you.
Nine Sportsman champs crowned at Summit Racing Equipment Nationals
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, champions were also crowned in nine Lucas Oil Series classes at Summit Motorsports Park.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, champions were also crowned in nine Lucas Oil Series classes at Summit Motorsports Park.
Jeff Veale, runner-up earlier this year at the…
Lenny Lottig takes Holley EFI Factory X title at Norwalk event
Lenny Lottig put his Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins tribute Camaro into the winner’s circle following a win against Aaron Stanfield in the final of Holley EFI Factory X. Lottig won with a 7.091 to Stanfield’s 7.152 to move to third in the championship…
Sunday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
Top Fuel round one
The first pair of Top Fuel dragsters show us that it's going to be a quick and fast day. Tripp Tatum and his John Stewart-tuned dragster leave first with a .052 and 3.751 to secure a holeshot win over T.J. Zizzo's 3.725 in the…
John Force moving forward in recovery process
After five tense days during which he was heavily sedated while battling the effects of injuries suffered in the 300 mile-per-hour crash of his drag racing Funny Car, 16-time NHRA World Champion John Force has begun to show daily signs of improvement, according to family members who have maintained a presence at the trauma hospital.
After five tense days during which he was heavily sedated while battling the effects of injuries suffered in the 300 mile-per-hour crash of his drag racing Funny Car, 16-time NHRA World Champion John Force has begun to show daily signs of…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview
Race day has dawned at Summit Motorsports Park, and there are trophies to be won at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Here are a few key things to know before it all kicks off at 11 a.m. ET.
Race day has dawned at Summit Motorsports Park, and there are trophies to be won at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Here are a few key things to know before it all kicks off at 11 a.m. ET.
Top Fuel
Points leader…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday Gallery
It was a long and rain-delayed day, but our NHRA National Dragster photographers scouted all the good shots, just for you. Check it out in today's photo gallery.
Kalitta, Prock, Anderson No. 1, win Mission #2Fast2Tasty titles; Gadson claims Mission win, Smith on the pole
Doug Kalitta made the fastest run in Summit Motorsports Park history to win the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and lock down the pole at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson all won the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, while Prock, Anderson, and Matt Smith qualified No. 1
Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta made the fastest run in track history on Saturday at Summit Motorsports Park, picking up the win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and cementing his No. 1 qualifier position at the 18th annual Summit Racing…
Saturday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from day two of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
Mother Nature came in with something to prove this morning, but she seems to have gotten it out of her system, and we are up and running! Top Fuel cars are in the lanes and preparing to make their first pass of the day.
Top Fuel Q3…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Bonus Gallery
Bonus content! A weather delay at Summit Motorsports Park means we had the opportunity to dig back into the photos captured by the NHRA National Dragster photographers yesterday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Here are a few we don't want you to miss.
The Bader family is keeping the Summit Motorsports Park dream alive
Over the years, well-kept and beloved Summit Motorsports Park has gained a reputation for something Bill Bader Jr. refers to as "The Norwalk Experience." The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals are more than a race to Bader and his team.
For over 50 years, Summit Motorsports Park has been host to thrilling racing action. Over the years, the well-kept and beloved facility has gained a reputation for something Bill Bader Jr. refers to as "The Norwalk Experience." The Summit Racing…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday Preview
Day two of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals holds much promise as drivers prepare to chase coveted Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge titles. Qualifying today will set the field, as well, at "America's Racetrack," Summit Motorsports Park.
Top Fuel
Points leader Doug Kalitta and his Mac Tools dragster have been part of Sunday afternoon winner's circle celebrations three times so far this season, and Kalitta — last week's winner at the PlayNHRA…
Prock, Kalitta, Anderson, and Smith race to provisional No. 1 spots in Norwalk
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock set the track record on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, powering to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position for John Force Racing at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock set the track record on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, powering to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position for John Force Racing at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Doug Kalitta (…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday Gallery
The National Dragster photographers scouted the sights and scenes to bring us these stellar images from day one of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.
Friday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
The four Pro classes are scheduled to take to the track later this…
Travis Shumake announces partnership with CAS for Norwalk event
NHRA Top Fuel pilot Travis Shumake will have a new look for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals thanks to his new partnership with CAS, a global leader in scientific information solutions.
NHRA Top Fuel pilot Travis Shumake will have a new look for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals thanks to his new partnership with CAS, a global leader in scientific information solutions. The Columbus-based organization partners with…