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Shawn Langdon and points leader and teammate Doug Kalitta met in the final round of the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals, with Kalitta getting the win, and Langdon is hopeful for another opportunity at this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

Schaeffler, a pioneering force in the field of motion technology, has announced backing for Funny Car racer Blake Alexander for the third straight season at this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.

The experts at Alt Sports Data have set the lines for this week’s event at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park and they have chosen Justin Ashley, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera as the pre-race favorites.

NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Yellowstone Dragstrip for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.

Funny Car driver Chris King and his Howards Cams/Competition Products Dodge Charger Funny Car team is looking forward to competing at this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

The PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals was a weekend that few will forget as NHRA returned to Virginia Motorsports Park for a memorable event. Here's a look at some of the weekend's action.

In 70 days, four drivers in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will celebrate one of the biggest wins in their careers when the 70th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals takes place on Aug. 28-Sept. 2.

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you through the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals, provides the available information on the condition of John Force after his crash, and gets you ready for the huge upcoming weekend in Norwalk.

Joe Morrison will make his nitro Funny Car debut at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, driving for legendary Funny Car driver, owner, and tuner Paul Smith.

The 2024 edition of the Holley EFI Factory X category is plumping up ahead of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. Versatile racer Kyle Koretsky will be behind the wheel of a Rob Smith Racing-owned supercharged Chevrolet Camaro to compete in the class for the first time.

Sixteen-time world champion John Force remained in the intensive care unit at a Virginia hospital Monday following an on-track incident during Sunday’s PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Driving his Feather Lite Batteries Ford, John Pluchino rallied to win the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock title at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals, champions were also crowned in six Lucas Oil Series classes at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Three brutally hot days, hardcore fans, track-record runs, a devastating crash, and history in the making: The PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals had it all as the NHRA returned to Virginia Motorsports Park after a short absence. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race.

Legendary multi-time NHRA Pro Mod champ Rickie Smith picked up yet another victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals.

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won his second straight race on Sunday for John Force Racing while Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the ninth of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

The National Dragster photographers were all over Virginia Motorsports Park on Sunday of the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.

During the first round of Funny Car eliminations at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals, John Force’s Funny Car suffered an engine explosion at the finish line and then crossed the centerline, striking both guard walls. Force was alert and was examined onsite by the NHRA Medical Team before being transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation.

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals. Updated throughout the day.

After a successful three-session Saturday, it’s time to crown champions at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. The event is the eighth of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

John Force Racing swept the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge for the first time on Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park, as Brittany Force won in Top Fuel and Austin Prock picked up the victory in Funny Car. Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the specialty race.

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon, Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) closed out qualifying with the quickest runs of the day on Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park, taking the No. 1 spots at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals.

The National Dragster photographers were all over Virginia Motorsports Park on Saturday of the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.

Chasing history has been nothing new for Gaige Herrera the past two seasons, but the reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion has a chance to add another incredible mark at this weekend’s PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals.

NHRA Rookie of the Year Award candidate Sienna Wildgust has been added to the Elite Motorsports team roster. Wildgust will make her debut with the Elite Motorsports team at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, July 19-21. 

NHRA’s Professional racing teams will face a grueling crucible as the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series returns to Virginia Motorsports Park where, for the first time, three qualifying sessions will be held on Saturday of the two-day event.

The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ returns to Virginia Motorsports Park as part of this weekend’s PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals, and the stakes are as massive as the huge car count heading to Richmond.