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VIDEO: John DeFlorian leads Q1 of Mountain Motor Pro Stock at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Veteran driver set the pace in Bristol for Mountain Motor Pro Stock. Watch every run here.
John DeFlorian got the first Wally of the season in Mountain Motor Pro Stock, which is running four times at NHRA national events in 2019…
Blake Alexander to drive Head Inc. Funny Car at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Blake Alexander steps out of his Pronto Auto Services Funny Car for a weekend to drive Head Inc. Funny Car in Bristol.
Blake Alexander was going over the burnout procedure in the Head Inc. Funny Car pit, looking just as much at home as he does in his own pit. The newest Funny Car team owner is filling in for Jonnie Lindberg for the weekend at the NHRA Thunder Valley…
NHRA legend Don "the Snake" Prudhomme talks Austin Prock, books, and history
Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, himself a former national event winner at Bristol Dragway (1967 Springnationals), joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to catch up with the legendary racer and his latest projects and interests, including Austin Prock and a new book.
Todd Tutterow lost the most consistent car in Pro Mod. Can he bounce back?
A crash in Topeka cost Todd Tutterow his 1968 Camaro. Will it cost him a shot at the 2019 title?
Todd Tutterow side-swiped Steven Whiteley during eliminations at the Menard’s NHRA Heartland Nationals in his 1968 Camaro. The driver of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod machine got out of the groove early in his run and, at that point, the run…
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Friday Preview
Welcome back to Bristol, Tennessee for the 19th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals begins Friday with qualifying in Top Fuel, Funny Car, E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Modified, Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Harley and Lucas Oil Sportsman drag racing.
Professional qualifying rounds are…
A little catchup time
Remembering Funny Car owner Jim Green, photo researching with Don Prudhomme, and catching up with Marvin "Who?" Graham.
Just a quick little update today to keep the wheels rolling. As I noted a few weeks ago, with the new race weekend scheme on NHRA.com where we post a ton more stories than in the past, I’d rather not have the Insider columns buried by the race…
Who (or what) will it take to end Steve Torrence's win streak at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals?
Billy Torrence is taking Father’s Day off – so who can stop Steve Torrence in Bristol?
Billy Torrence looked the part on Sunday at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties. He qualified in the No. 2 position, right behind his son, and left on defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence. Billy did everything in…
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Join the largest auto racing organization in the world with opportunities at the corporate office in Glendora, Calif., and at our largest NHRA-owned track in Indianapolis.
Join the largest auto racing organization in the world with opportunities at the corporate office in Glendora, Calif., and at our largest NHRA-owned track in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Pro Mod veteran Steve Matusek after one more career first at Bristol Dragway
Veteran Steve Matusek has put together a number of career firsts at Bristol Dragway, site of this weekend’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service race as part of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and a first career win would be a most welcome addition.
Veteran Steve Matusek has put together a number of career firsts at Bristol Dragway, which is the site of this weekend’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service race as part of the 19th annual NHRA Thunder Valley…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 60 No. 11)
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 11th issue of 2019, featuring Ryan Oehler and coverage of the Route 66 NHRA Nationals and JEGS Allstars, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 11th issue of 2019, featuring coverage of the Route 66 NHRA Nationals, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
In addition to complete coverage of the Chicago event…
Blaze Exhaust Probes to fire up Jim Dunn Racing team at Bristol and Norwalk races
Blaze Exhaust Probes will sponsor the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol and next weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio.
The Hot Rod Red painted flames on the hood of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol and next weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk represent the team’s sponsor, Blaze…
Tii Tharpe takes Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title in Topeka
Reigning Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley world champ Tii Tharpe collected his first win of the 2019 season when he defeated Bob Malley in the final round of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
2019 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Stock champ Randi Lyn Shipp
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As the fiancée of Pro Stock champ Bo Butner, Randi Lyn Shipp races in almost all of the NHRA Mello Yello series events and she more than holds her own against the…
2019 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Gas champ Nathan Vrooman
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Reigning Lucas Oil Super Gas champ Devin Isenhower made the final round in Chicago but was turned away by Nathan Vrooman in a 9.898 to 9.887 double-breakout…
2019 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Comp champ Dave Dahlem
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En route to his second national event win in Super Comp, Dave Dahlem scored a memorable round one win over Dan Fletcher where both drivers recorded perfect 8.900…
2019 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Street champ Rodger Sauder
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Division 5 champ Rodger Sauder lost in the opening round of Super Street at the JEGS Allstars but he quickly regrouped and drove his ’72 Barracuda to a win on…
2019 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Dragster champ Jim Prevo
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In Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com, Jim Prevo saved his best performance for last with a .005 light and a 6.337 on his 6.33 dial. and needed it against…
2019 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman champ Lester Johnson
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For the second-straight year, Lester Johnson left Chicago win a win and a runner-up in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs.com. After dropping the JEGS Allstars…
2019 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Stock champ Vic Penrod
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During Saturday’s JEGS Allstars race, five-time national champion Justin Lamb got the best of Division 4 rep Vic Penrod in their opening round battle. The duo met…
2019 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Comp champ Greg Kamplain
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Greg Kamplain is now an eight-time national event winner following his most recent win at Route 66 Raceway. Kamplain wheeled his C/DA to a final round victory…
2019 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car champ Shane Westerfield
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2017 world champ Shane Westerfield drove past Doug Gordon to win his 11th national event Wally and first since the 2018 Auto Club Finals in Pomona. Westerfield…
2019 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster champ Chris Demke
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Past world champion Chris Demke won in Top Alcohol Dragster in a race that is often regarded as the toughest event of the season for competitors in the Lucas Oil…
WATCH: Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sportsman Highlights
Past national champions Chris Demke and Shane Westerfield each collected their first wins of the 2019 season during the NHRA Route 66 Nationals, leading an all-star list of winners. Watch all of the final rounds from all classes.
Past national champions Chris Demke and Shane Westerfield each collected their first wins of the 2019 season during the NHRA Route 66 Nationals. Demke won in Top Alcohol Dragster and Westerfield scored in Top Alcohol Funny Car in a race that is…
Johnny Pluchino prepared for NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock debut at Bristol
Johnny Pluchino is eager to make his quarter-mile debut in the Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Johnny Pluchino is eager to make his quarter-mile debut in the Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
“This is a really big race for us,” Pluchino said. “There's so many things going into this race. I'm…
Mountain Motor Pro Stocks return to Bristol for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
It’s been more than two decades since the loud rumble of mountain motors have shook the grounds at Thunder Valley but they'll be back this weekend at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as Bristol is the third stop of a four-race NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition series.
It’s been more than two decades since the loud rumble of mountain motors have shook the grounds at Thunder Valley. Born here back in the 1980s, Mountain Motor Pro Stock last raced at Bristol Dragway in 1997 during an IHRA national event. These days…
Matt Hartford, partners buy Total Seal, but that won't keep him out of his Pro Stocker
NHRA Pro Stock racer Matt Hartford, who for years has served as the face of Total Seal Piston Rings as its vice president and most visible employee, just completed the purchase of the 52-year-old company and assumed the titles of president and CEO -- none of which will affect his racing plans.
Matt Hartford’s plate just got a little more full.
The fulltime Pro Stock racer, who for years has served as the face of Total Seal Piston Rings as its vice president and most visible employee, just completed the purchase of the 52-year-old…
Ron Capps heads to Bristol looking to win third straight Funny Car title
A stretch of four straight race weekends during June can be a tall order for the drivers in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. For Ron Capps, though, it’s not hard for him to get excited, especially when he knows one of those dates includes a trip to Bristol Dragway.
A stretch of four straight race weekends during June can be a tall order for the drivers in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. For Ron Capps, though, it’s not hard for him to get excited, especially when he knows one of those dates includes a…
The Sports Report: Friends helping friends
After Kyle Fickler celebrated the end of a long winless drought in Topeka, he generously reached out to help an old friend.
Kyle Fickler won his first national event title in Dallas in the Fall of 2003 and when he turned on the win light in the final of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, he couldn’t help but take a trip down memory lane.
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Tricky Tipster: Can anyone stop Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, and Stevie Jackson?
Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, and Pro Mod’s Steve Jackson have been dominant this season which helps explain why they are Tricky Tipster’s Bristol favorites.
There is parity throughout NHRA’s pro classes, which makes it somewhat difficult to explain how Steve Torrence can win five-straight Top Fuel races, Robert Hight can win four Funny Car races, and Stevie “Fast” Jackson can score three wins in the E3…
Brittany Force has something special planned for Father’s Day Weekend in Bristol
With her legendary father, 16-time Funny Car world champ John Force, joining her in Thunder Valley, Brittany Force is planning something special for this weekend’s Father’s Day Weekend 19th annual NHRA Thunder Nationals.
It’s Father’s Day Weekend and there’s no place Brittany Force would rather be than Bristol Dragway for this weekend’s 19th annual NHRA Thunder Nationals. The former Top Fuel world champion has always held the picturesque track in high regard and…