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Tricky Tipster: NHRA Four Wide Nationals
This week, Tricky Tipster accompanies the Camping World NHRA Series to Las Vegas where we're going four wide racing for the first time this season. The odds makers currently favor Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, and Erica Enders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, respectively.
Historically, this is the part of the season where things start to get interesting. Now that we’ve had three events, we’re starting to get a feel for who’s who in each of the Camping World series pro categories but now comes the potential monkey…
Alex Laughlin looks to add to four-wide resumé in Dunn/KGC Funny Car
After his first career round-win in Funny Car at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Alex Laughlin is excited to add another class to his four-wide racing résumé in the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car.
After his first career round-win in Funny Car at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Alex Laughlin is excited to add another class to his four-wide racing résumé in the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car.
Laughlin has previously competed in four-wide…
Electric Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 prototype targets new NHRA records
Ford Performance has unveiled the continued evolution of its electric-powered motorsports efforts with the Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800, an aggressive revision to the NHRA world record-holding Mustang Cobra Jet 1400.
NHRA welcomes Qlispé Raceway Park to NHRA Member Track Network
NHRA has announced the addition of Qlispé Raceway Park in Spokane, Wash., to the NHRA Member Track Network. After making several improvements, the facility returns to the NHRA Member Track Network with the intent to bring sanctioned NHRA events to the track.
NHRA has announced the return of Qlispé Raceway Park in Spokane, Wash., to the NHRA Member Track Network.
Formerly Spokane County Raceway, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians purchased the raceway in 2021, renaming the property Qlispé Raceway Park.…
Caruso to introduce Big Jeff Audio to NHRA beginning in Charlotte
Recent NHRA Arizona Nationals Pro Stock winner Camrie Caruso is also making noise with new sponsors, including the addition of Big Jeff Audio, which will be the primary sponsor on her Camaro for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.
Reigning NHRA rookie of the year Camrie Caruso is off to a fast start this season, winning the NHRA Arizona Nationals and grabbing her second career No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA Winternationals. The third-generation drag racer is also making noise…
Fineline Graphics named Preferred Signage and Graphics Company of NHRA
Fineline Graphics, a Denver-based premier print and design company, has been named the preferred signage and graphics company of NHRA as part of a new multiyear partnership.
Fineline Graphics, a Denver-based premier print and design company, has been named the preferred signage and graphics company of NHRA as part of a new multiyear partnership.
As part of the new sponsorship, Fineline Graphics, which is owned by…
Previous Vegas success, fast start has DeJoria excited for Four-Wide Nationals
Alexis DeJoria has enjoyed success at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the annual NHRA spring race but has never captured a win in the four-wide setting that will be part of this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
Alexis DeJoria has enjoyed success at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the annual NHRA spring race but has never captured a win in the four-wide setting that will be part of this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
The good news for…
Top Fuel star Leah Pruett eager for success at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Off to a solid start to open her 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Top Fuel star Leah Pruett is ready to take the next step this year at this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Off to a solid start to open her 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Top Fuel star Leah Pruett is ready to take the next step this year at this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.…
An NHRA Insider's Guide To The Good, Bad, and Ugly of 2023
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Brian Lohnes, Tony Pedregon, and Kevin McKenna talk about the Four-Wide Nationals, a wild weekend in Pomona, and some of the deeper stories brewing behind the scenes in the world of NHRA Drag Racing.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Brian Lohnes brings back the regular race-week guest panel of NHRAonFox analyst Tony Pedregon and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna to talk about the Las Vegas Four-Wide Nationals, a wild…
Team Kalitta front-halves chassis damaged in Pomona accident for Las Vegas
After a tough weekend in Pomona that claimed two chassis and two bodies, the Kalitta Motorsports team jumped into immediate action to front-half one of the chassis.
After two racing incidents at the last race in Pomona, Calif., J.R. Todd's DHL team worked quickly to put the team in position compete at the highest level this weekend. On Sunday as teams were racing in the Winternationals in Pomona, the primary…
WATCH: Summit Racing Series Wild Card draw will help set field for title bash
A special Wild Card entry will again fill the eighth spot at the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship in Las Vegas this fall (Oct. 26-29), joining the champions from the seven division Summit Racing Series Finals. Here's how the drawing went down.
NHRA Summit Racing Series Championship set to return to Las Vegas, Oct. 26-29
The NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as the final crowning moment of the season. A Wild Card draw was recently completed to round out the eight-car fields.
Another thrilling season of racing in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, is set to take place in 2023, as drivers will again compete for their chance to race for an NHRA…
Drag racing’s ultimate thrill ride: NHRA Four-Wide Nationals set for Las Vegas
The biggest spectacle in drag racing is set to return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series goes four-wide drag racing at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on April 14-16.
The biggest spectacle in drag racing is set to return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series goes four-wide drag racing at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on April 14-16.
With four 11,000-horsepower…
Craig Breedlove, America's first 600-mph racecar driver, passes at 86 years of age
American five-time World Record Setter Norman Craig Breedlove died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Rio Vista, CA.
Written by Louise Ann Noeth
American five-time World Record Setter Norman Craig Breedlove, Senior, 86, the first person to surpass speed marks faster than 400-, 500- and 600- miles per hour, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by…
The Magnificent 11: The short list of non-U.S. born racers to qualify No. 1
At the recent NHRA Arizona Nationals, Cristian Cuadra became the first Mexican-born racer to qualify No. 1 in a Pro class at an NHRA national event. Only 10 other non-U.S.-born racers have accomplished the feat. These are their stories.
The Insider is back in the saddle after back-to-back weekends in Phoenix and Pomona, and it was Phoenix and the final NHRA Arizona Nationals that provided the genesis for today’s column. Before we get there, let me tip my hat to the history of…
What drives Pro Stock's lone Mopar man, Alan Prusiensky?
In a Pro Stock sea of bowties peppered with a handful of blue ovals, Alan Prusiensky's Dodge Dart is difficult to miss. Although he hasn't yet experienced the results that he desires on NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series tour, Prusiensky remains dedicated and optimistic.
In a Pro Stock sea of bowties peppered with a handful of blue ovals, Alan Prusiensky's Dodge Dart is difficult to miss. As the lone Dodge campaigner, the New Jersey-based privateer has shown a level of perseverance worthy of respect, and although he…
Gerber Collision & Glass named title sponsor of Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Gerber Collision & Glass has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance as part of a multiyear partnership.
Gerber Collision & Glass has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance as part of a multiyear partnership.
The race takes place May 19-21 at Route 66…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Tuner Jimmy Prock on analyzing mistakes made with Robert Hight's Funny Car
Bruno Massel talked with John Force Racing's crew chief Jimmy Prock about their Funny Car's qualifying struggles in Phoenix and how they worked to correct them before the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Two-decade journey leads Nate VanWassenhove to the KB Titan braintrust
Nate VanWassenhove joined KB Racing 20 years ago as a crewmember and has remained dedicated to the success of the team now known as KB Titan Racing. This season, VanWassenhove has moved up and into a crew chief role.
The role of crew chief is a respected position, and one that can garner as much respect — or criticism — as that of the driver. It is critical to the success of the team, and Ken Black and Greg Anderson had that in mind when they wisely tapped Rob…
The Driver and the Crew Chief: Justin Ashley and Mike Green Talk Winning
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes talks to Justin Ashley and Mike Green, the driver and crew chief of the Phillips Connect Top Fuel dragster who scored two convincing wins in a row, in Phoenix and then Pomona.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, two members of the same team join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the red-hot start to their season. Justin Ashley and Mike Green, the driver and crew chief of the Phillips Connect Top Fuel…