Summit Racing NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League teaches racing, life lessons to kids
The Summit Racing NHRA Jr, Drag Racing League not only gives kids from ages 5-17 the chance to race a dragster on the dragstrip, but it's also teaching them other life lessons as well.
'Never quit!' European Top Fuel champ Lex Joon believes in the future
Former European Top Fuel champ Lex Joon and his wife, Gerda, live by the mantra "Never Quit," and their hard work and determination have them thinking about more round wins like their first in Bristol earlier this year.
After a rough start to the Countdown, Team Capco bounced back in St. Louis
The 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the championship didn't start out well for Steve and Billy Torrence and the Capco Top Fuel team, but they bounced back at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, where Bily beat Steve in the final round.
Infinite Hero team, driver Jack Beckman look to build on momentum of Reading win
Dean Antonelli, crew chief for the Jack Beckman-driven Infinite Hero Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car, talked with NHRA's John Kernan about the importance of their recent win at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals in Reading and what it's going to take to continue to have success.
From the racetrack to the chassis shop, excitement is building for Richie Crampton
Just days after winning the Top Fuel title at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals in Reading to improve his championship hopes, Richie Crampton was back at work building chassis at the Lucas Oil Fabrication shop.
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Robert Hight's Auto Club Chevy Camaro team prepping for tough competition in NHRA Countdown
Crew chief Jimmy Prock talked to NHRA on FOX reporter John Kernan about the tough road ahead in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship as the Auto Club Chevy Camaro team prepares for the Mopar NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
Capco Top Fuel team prepares for two-car assault on Countdown to the Championship
With both defending Mello Yello Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence and his father, Billy, qualifying for the Countdown to the Championship, the workload has doubled for the Capco Contractors team.
Doug Kalitta, J.R. Todd take to the dirt in midget cars at Indy Motor Speedway
One day after winning Top Fuel at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Doug Kalitta and Funny Car teammate J.R. Todd took to the dirt at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to try their hand at driving midget cars at the famed facility.
WATCH: Team Kalitta preps for important Brainerd outing this weekend
With just two races remaining in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season, the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals this weekend in Brainerd is a crucial race for all four members of Kalitta Motorsports. NHRA's John Kernan reports from Ypislanti, Mich.
Indy-based NHRA teams stock up and prepare for the famed Western Swing
NHRA race teams are preparing to head out on the Western Swing, which will take them to Colorado, California, and Washington state on three consecutive weekends. What does it take to get ready for the trip? NHRA’s John Kernan reports from Indy.
The story behind the recent success of Bob Tasca III and his Ford Motorcraft Funny Car
Bob Tasca III has won the last two Funny Car races on the NHRA Mello Yello schedule but, as crew chiefs Eric Lane and Jon Schaffer explain, it certainly wasn't easy. NHRA's John Kernan reports from Indy.
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…
Bo Butner chasing fourth win of season as Pro Stock returns in Richmond
2017 Pro Stock champion Bo Butner holds a big points lead as the door car category returns to action at Virginia Motorsports Park. He joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio to discuss his season.
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2017 Pro Stock champion Bo Butner holds a big points lead as the door car category returns to action at Virginia Motorsports Park. He joined Lewis Bloom in the…
J.R. Todd tries out the cockpit of Wix Filters teammate Sage Karam's IndyCar ride
Before he headed to Richmond for this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals, reigning NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champ J.R. Todd stopped by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the upcoming Indy 500, to check out the machine of Wix Filters teammate Sage Karam.
Capps, Tobler, NAPA team ready to build on Atlanta victory in Virginia
Buoyed by their success at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, Crew chief Rahn Tobler and the NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car team are eager to keep the momentum going at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
Tommy Johnson Jr. battles crew chief John Collins at Wild Wednesday at Lucas Oil Raceway
Funny Car racer Tommy Johnson Jr. took on his crew chief John Collins at Wild Wednesday at Lucas Oil Raceway.
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Wild Wednesday is one of the most popular events at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis for good reason. Everyone from NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing fans to, yes,…
Torrence team ready to add to victory streak headed to Virginia
After failing to win at any of the season's first five races, Steve Torrence's Capco Contractors team is the hottest operation in Top Fuel with back-to-back wins in Charlotte and Atlanta. NHRA Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan visited the Torrence shop in Brownsburg, Ind., to catch up with crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr.
Virginia Motorsports Park primed and ready for Virginia NHRA Nationals
Virginia Motorsports Park owner Tommy Franklin joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to preview the upcoming Virginia NHRA Nationals at the fabled facility.
Andrew Hines reflects on his milestone 50th Pro Stock Motorcycle victory
With his victory at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, Andrew Hines became the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to reach the 50-win milestone and just the 19th in NHRA history.
zMAX Dragway prepped and ready for exciting weekend of four-wide NHRA action
Greg Walter, Executive Vice President/General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to preview this weekend's NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
J.R. Todd poised for four-wide sweep entering NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
J.R. Todd joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio via Skype to talk about the upcoming four-wide race at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte where he can sweep the 2019 four-wide events.
J.R. Todd won the first four-wide event of the season, the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, and can go back-to-back in the four-wide format in Charlotte. The NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals kick off Friday at zMAX…
From novice to seasoned racer, NHRA Member Tracks are the place to race
Like Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the vast majority of NHRA's 120 Member Track are open on a weekly basis to novices to experienced drivers alike, allowing everyone the thrill of driving down an NHRA-legal dragstrip.
Torrence, LVMS crew revved up as four-wide racing returns to Las Vegas this weekend
Defending Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence and Jeff Motley from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway join Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about this weekend’s upcoming event in Las Vegas.
To purchase general-admission or reserved seats, call (800) 644-4444 or visit www.LVMS.com. Kids 12 and under are free in general admission areas with a paid adult. To honor the Salute to First Responders,…
Torrence team has a recipe for success that any nitro team can follow
Steve Torrence and his Capco Contractors team won the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel championship with the same parts available to any team -- from chassis to engine blocks and clutch -- giving new and aspiring teams a recipe for success.
Paul Lee Funny Car team to debut at Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals
Funny Car racer Paul Lee and crew chief Jim Oberhofer are making the final preparations ahead of the Atlanta event which will be Lee's re-introduction to the Funny Car category.
Legendary NHRA broadcaster Dave McClelland reminisces, reflects on NHRA racing
NHRA broadcasters Lewis Bloom and Brian Lohnes welcomed legendary NHRA broadcaster Dave McClelland into the Wally Parks Studio via Skype to reminisce about the past and discuss the future of NHRA Drag Racing.
McMillen and team take the future into their own hands with in-house chassis
Terry McMillen, crew chief Rob Wendland, and the Amalie Motor Oil Top Fuel team began building their own chassis in-house this year, and the results so far have been nothing short of impressive.
Ed McCulloch looks back on Gatornats history, ahead to Unfinished Business
NHRA legend Ed “the Ace” McCulloch (and a few surprise guests) joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about his Gatornationals history and his participation in the Unfinished Business competition at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Tommy Johnson Jr.'s Make-A-Wish Funny Car team recovering from wild NHRA Arizona Nationals
A couple of big explosions won't keep crew chief John Collins and the Make-A-Wish Funny Car team from going for the Wally at the 50th running of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Tommy Johnson Jr. endured a Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals he probably wants to forget. His Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger//SRT Hellcat Funny Car blew up twice during eliminations (although once resulting in a round win) and that…
Austin Prock and Jordan Vandergriff discuss first Top Fuel seasons
Top Fuel rookies Austin Prock and Jordan Vandergriff are already fast friends -- that doesn't mean they're not rivals when the visors come down on elimination day.
John Force Racing Top Fuel rookie Austin Prock and Bob Vandergriff Racing Top Fuel rookie Jordan Vandergriff both have a pair of round wins entering the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The friends share tips and tricks from their runs with one…