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Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday Preview
The ninth event of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour kicks off with the Route 66 NHRA Nationals outside of Chicago.
The Route 66 NHRA Nationals get under way outside of Chicago with a pair of qualifying sessions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Route 66 Nats also features competition in the thrilling Jegs…
Defending Funny Car world champ J.R. Todd ahead of last year’s title pace
As the defending Funny Car world champion, J.R. Todd has experienced a bigger spotlight than any other time in his standout drag racing career. But through eight races in the 2019 season, Todd seems to be relishing the opportunity.
As the defending Funny Car world champion, J.R. Todd has experienced a bigger spotlight than any other time in his standout drag racing career. But through eight races in the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Todd seems to be…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 60 No. 10)
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 10th issue of 2019, featuring coverage of the Virginia NHRA Nationals, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 10th issue of 2019, featuring coverage of the Virginia 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 Richmond event…
After strong start, Clay Millican confident a win is coming soon
After winning on the 20th anniversary of his first career Top Fuel start a year ago, things continue to come full circle for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star Clay Millican at Route 66 Raceway, the site of this weekend’s Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
After winning on the 20th anniversary of his first career Top Fuel start a year ago, things continue to come full circle for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star Clay Millican at Route 66 Raceway, the site of this weekend’s 22nd annual Route 66…
WFO Radio Virginia NHRA Nationals Nitro Winners Edition
Virginia NHRA Nationals Nitro Winners Edition featuring Ron Capps and Bo Butner. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and Joe Castello wrap up Virginia and get ready for the Route 66 Nationals. Scott Palmer joins Joe for “My Time.” …
Tricky Tipster: Which NHRA Pros will find a sweet home in Chicago?
In NHRA’s annual stop in the Windy City, Tricky Tipster has labeled Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Bo Butner, and Andrew Hines as the favorites for the Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
His chest swelling with pride, NHRA’s own Tricky Tipster can’t help but remind his faithful followers about the nearly-perfect scorecard he posted for the recent Virginia NHRA Nationals in Richmond where pre-race favorites Steve Torrence, Bo Butner…
Tommy Johnson Jr. hopes to keep consistent pace at Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Make-A-Wish Funny Car racer Tommy Johnson Jr. hunting first win of 2019 at Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
If Tommy Johnson Jr. keeps the consistent pace he’s put together for more than a year, he knows that will bode well for the outcome of his 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. But the Funny Car standout is more than ready to add a few…
Drag racing and softball to collide at inaugural Burnout on the Bases
Route 66 Raceway will partner with the NHRA, the Joliet Slammers, and the City of Joliet to host the first-ever “Burnout on the Bases” Softball game May 30 at 6 p.m. at Route 66 Stadium Joliet to kick off the Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
Route 66 Raceway will partner with the NHRA, the Joliet Slammers, and the City of Joliet to host the first-ever “Burnout on the Bases” Softball game May 30 at 6 p.m. at Route 66 Stadium Joliet to kick off the Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66…
NHRA Route 66 Nationals boasts field of 40 Top Fuelers and Funny Cars
Fans of NHRA Championship Drag Racing are in for a treat this weekend at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals where 40 11,000-hp nitro-powered cars will be competing with 21 Top Fuel cars and 19 Funny Cars competing for 16 qualifying spots in their respective categories.
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Fans of NHRA Championship Drag Racing are in for a treat this weekend at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals where 40 11,000-hp nitro-powered cars will be competing with…
Jonnie Lindberg to miss Chicago; Jeff Arend will sub in Head Contractors entry
Veteran Jeff Arend will drive Jim Head’s Mustang at this weekend’s NHRA Route 66 Nationals while Jonnie Lindberg takes another step towards U.S. citizenship.
Jonnie Lindberg will not be driving Jim Head’s nitro Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA Route 66 Nationals in Chicago. In his place, veteran driver and former Chicago winner Jeff Arend will drive the Head Contractors Mustang. Lindberg, a two-time…
Tickets now on sale for season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona
Tickets for the season-ending 55th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Pomona, Calif., are on sale now for the national event taking place Nov. 14-17.
Chicago White Sox, Clay Millican team up for NHRA Route 66 Nationals
The Chicago White Sox will team up with the Straightline Strategy Group-owned, Clay Millican-driven Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster as a major sponsor at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals, May 30 – June 2 in Joliet, Ill.
The Chicago White Sox will team up with the Straightline Strategy Group-owned, Clay Millican-driven Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster as a major sponsor at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals, May 30 – June 2 in Joliet, Ill.
“Any time we can cross-…
The Skillmans' commitment to NHRA Drag Racing has only increased through the years
When the Skillman family took their Cobra Jet Mustangs out for a test drive, they had no idea what would happen next.
Bill Skillman and son Drew still recall in vivid detail the peculiar chain of events that triggered their now decade-long investment in NHRA Drag Racing. It began, innocently enough, the day they took delivery of a pair of Cobra Jet Mustangs at…
35th annual JEGS Allstars competition set for NHRA Route 66 Nationals
JEGS.com, one of the largest high-performance automotive equipment retailers in the United States, once again sets the stage for one of the most intense Sportsman competitions of the year. For 35 years, the JEGS Allstars has assembled the top…
Aragona, Stalba families enjoy big weekend at Maple Grove Raceway Lucas Oil race
Frank Aragona Jr. won Comp and was joined in the winner's circle by son Frank III, a winner in the Jr. dragster class, while Super Comp winner Tom Stalba and his Jr. Dragster-driving daughter Emily also doubled up at Maple Grove Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Duane Shields, 5.205, 279.32 def. Troy Coughlin Jr., 5.…
Behind the Numbers: How does Austin Prock’s new crew chief shake up Countdown chase?
Mike Green joined John Force Racing ahead of the Virginia NHRA Nationals. How does that change Austin Prock’s chances of making the Countdown?
Steve Torrence won his third-straight Top Fuel race at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. The defending Top Fuel world champion did not lock up the top seed in the Countdown to the Championship, but boy howdy do I like his odds.
There are eight…
Fast start for David Grubnic and Brittany Force has team excited for rest of season
Dave Grubnic has locked up a win, two runner-ups and three pole positions since joining John Force Racing as Brittany Force racing. As John Kernan reports, the veteran crew chief thinks the best is yet to come.
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Dave Grubnic made the best run of anyone at stopping Steve Torrence from winning his first Top Fuel world championship in 2018. That was with Clay Millican, while…
The Sands of (Elapsed) Time
The early 1980s was an interesting time in drag racing when sand racers defected in huge numbers to the asphalt and introduced us to future world champions like Alan Johnson and Gary Scelzi and a slew of other talented racers.
Spurred by my last column's tribute to Jim DePasse, who came to NHRA drag racing via the sand drag route, crystalized in my memory an interesting time in drag racing when sand…
Virginia NHRA Nationals Sportsman Highlights
The second year of NHRA’s return to Virginia Motorsports Part was a boon for first-time winners with new champions crowned in Stock, Super Comp, and Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com.
The second year of NHRA’s return to Virginia Motorsports Part was a boon for first-time winners with new champions crowned in Stock, Super Comp, and Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com. Wallace Dent Jr. (Stock), Chris Garrettson (Super Comp),…
2019 Virginia NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Chad Traylor
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There was another first-time champion crowned in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com after Chad Traylor turned on the win light in the final against Junior…
2019 Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Tom Goldman
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Super Gas champ Tom Goldman’s second-career victory evoked memories of Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J., where he won his first national…
2019 Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Chris Garrettson
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Following a season where he finished No. 6 in the national standings in Super Comp, Chris Garrettson achieved another milestone in his career by winning his first…
2019 Virginia NHRA Nationals Stock winner Wallace Dent Jr.
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A first-time winner was crowned in Stock when Wallace Dent Jr. crossed the finish line ahead of Joe Lisa in the final round. Dent, wheeling his C/SA Camaro, began…
2019 Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Joe Santangelo
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Coming off a runner-up finish in Charlotte last month, Joe Santangelo finally claimed national event No. 15 when he defeated Steve Comella’s Hemi Dart in the…
Grand Marshal Walls leads list of honorees for Holley National Hot Rod Reunion
The 17th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, June 13 - 15, will feature legendary guests and machines from drag racing’s past for a three-day celebration of American hot rods, racing, and more led by Grand Marshal Randy Walls.
The 17th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance will feature legendary guests and machines from drag racing’s past for a three-day celebration of American hot rods, racing, and more June 13 - 15 at historic Beech Bend…
Jack Beckman describes the thrilling sensation of pedaling a nitro Funny Car
The driver of the Infinite Hero Funny Car beat teammate Matt Hagan in a great race at the Virginia NHRA Nationals – but it wasn’t easy.
The term “pedalfest” is standard NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series jargon. It isn’t pretty, makes absolutely no sense outside of the confines of this sport and comes up as a spelling error on Microsoft Word. It also comes with a boatload of…
Top Fuel veteran Terry McMillen believes he’s a win waiting to happen
Terry McMillen sees his recent struggles at the past two NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series races as a minor roadblock for what he believes will be another productive season and thinks his team is due for its first win of the 2019 season.
Terry McMillen sees his recent struggles at the past two NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series races as a minor roadblock for what he believes will be another productive season. He also thinks his team is due for its first win of the 2019 season and…
Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park Lucas Oil regional event postponed
NHRA and Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park officials have announced that due to inclement weather, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park event originally scheduled for this weekend is being rescheduled to Aug. 2-3
NHRA and Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park officials have announced that due to inclement weather continuing to plague the entire South Central Division, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park event…
Toyota continues to “Go Places” as Official Car of NHRA
Toyota has extended its agreement to serve as the Official Car of NHRA. As such, the distinguished automotive brand will have a season-long presence at NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events and will be featured prominently in NHRA’s television broadcasts.
Toyota has extended its agreement to serve as the Official Car of NHRA. As such, the distinguished automotive brand will have a season-long presence at NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events and will be featured prominently in NHRA’s television…
The Sports Report: Back on the winning track
Absent from the winner's circle for nearly three years, Joe Santangelo came back in style with a near double at the Virginia NHRA Nationals
Most racers, even the ones who win a lot like Dan Fletcher and David Rampy, can’t help but wonder if their latest win might be their last. As much as all successful racers have an abundance of self-confidence, the realities of NHRA racing in the…