Race engines are ready to fire at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The sun's up at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and sportsman race engines will fire at 10:45 am (PDT). Tune in to NHRA.tv to see all the action and NHRA.com for all the coverage.
Can the technology that lowers e.t. improve your profitability?
by Matt Hartford, NHRA Pro Stock Driver & CEO of Total Seal Piston Rings, and Lake Speed Jr., Certified Lubrication Specialist
As racers, we know improving mechanical efficiency – reducing friction and drag – improves e.t. We…
Ask Alan: Backing it down, spraying it down, close finishes, and much more
At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and answers on NHRA.com.
At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and…
Nitro Time Machine: Relive the 2019 Sonoma Nationals Pro Stock final
Low qualifier Alex Laughlin squared off with Denver Pro Stock winner Greg Anderson in the final round of Pro Stock at the 2019 NHRA Sonoma Nationals for a race that certainly didn't go as expected.
Nightfire returns to Firebird for crucial Heritage Series nitro event
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7.
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7.
The track’s “signature nitro event” will feature an impressive field of AA/Funny Cars, AA/…
Lescure provides two-race sponsorship for Jim Dunn Racing on Western Swing
Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events.
Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events. A longtime supporter of the team, the Lescure family enjoys attending…
The Mile-A-Minute Mile-High Nationals Recap and Sonoma Preview
Host Brian Lohnes takes you through the inside stories of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, gives context to some of the things you saw on the broadcast, and looks at the upcoming Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals through the prism of Denver.
The 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals were a showcase of the best elements of NHRA Drag Racing. There were speed records set. There were upsets. There were holeshots, destroyed engines, and four champions across the…
Pro Stock sophomore Dallas Glenn unfazed by a series of misfortunate events
Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn had a target on his back as reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year and has proven unflappable in the first half of the 2022 season, despite the watchful eyes of his competitors and a strange string of misfortune.
Coming into the 2022 season of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn had a target on his back as reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year. Pacific Northwest native Glenn, however, has proven unflappable in the first half,…
Tony Schumacher, master of the Mile-High wheelstand
The deft throttle ability of eight-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher was on display at the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
See the other time Tony Schumacher tried to set the altitude record at Denver in a Top Fuel dragster.
Denso will sponsor Stringer Performance / Millican Top Fueler at Sonoma event
Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, but they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.
Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.
Stringer…
Check out Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock highlights from '91 Sonoma event
Take a 30-plus-year trip back in time as Dave McClelland and Steve Evans recap Pro racing from the 1991 California Nationals, including Top Fuel racer Jack Ostrander’s nasty wreck.
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals
Take an unfiltered look behind the scenes as Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt Smith celebrate their victories with crewmembers at the top end after the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
Funny Car points leader Robert Hight looks to make history in Wine Country
Already on an incredible run this summer, Robert Hight now heads to the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, where the Funny Car points leader has enjoyed some of his greatest moments, including a run of three straight victories.
Already on an incredible run this summer during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Robert Hight now heads to a track where the Funny Car points leader has enjoyed some of his greatest moments, including a run of three straight…
Sportsman champs crowned at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
Appearing in his first…
Weekend Rewind: Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
Big victories and upset wins were all part of the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Enjoy a video look back at the race in our Weekend Rewind.
Cervelli, Bertozzi, and Dziorny lead Friday winners at JEGS SPORTSnationals
Frank Cervelli, Anthony Bertozzi, and Steven Dziorny led the list of winners Friday at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Frank Cervelli, Danville, Ind., '06 Cobalt, C/AA, 7.374, 182.26 def. Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 Spitzer,…
The ride was short for Jordan Vandergriff, but probably not the end of the road
Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to. But #TeamJordan fans need not distress. There may be more to come.
Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to.
In this episode, Bachelorettes Gabby Windey and Rachel…
Western Swing heads to wine country for Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on July 22-24.
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on…
Five things we learned at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
The Western Swing typically offers up some of the most dramatic moments of each NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the first race at Bandimere Speedway certainly did not disappoint. Here's five big things we learned in Denver.
The Western Swing typically offers up some of the most dramatic moments of each NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the first race at Bandimere Speedway certainly did not disappoint. Here's five big things we learned in Denver.
TONY…
Mile-High magic for Denver champions Pruett, Hight, Hartford and Smith
Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt Smith kick off the annual Western Swing with convincing wins at Bandimere Speedway.
A Western Swing sweep is perhaps the most elusive prize in all of Camping World NHRA championship drag racing and following the final rounds of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, only Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt…
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals raced to an epic conclusion on Sunday and our photographer's captured all of the action in our Sunday gallery.
Sunday news and notes from the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver. Updated throughout the day.
On Saturday, final eliminations for the popular Mile-High No Time/Big Tire Shootout was held and Lance Knigge emerged the winner with his turbocharged ’67 Chevy II. The event, presented by PSCA and sponsored by Pit Mat USA,…
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Sunday preview
It’s race day at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals and every driver in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series has their eyes set on winning the first stop on the annual Western Swing.
It’s race day at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals and every driver in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series has their eyes set on winning the first stop on the annual Western Swing.
Those who would appear best poised for…
Force, Hagan, Stanfield, and Smith lead the way in Denver
A lot changed during on Saturday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals including the low qualifier in Top Fuel as Brittany Force took the top spot while Friday leaders Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) held on to lead their respective classes.
A lot changed during on Saturday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals including the low qualifier in Top Fuel as Brittany Force took the top spot while Friday leaders Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith…
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Saturday photo gallery
Saturday was another epic day at Bandimere Speedway and we've captured all the action in our daily photo gallery featuring Naitonal Dragster's award winning photographers.
Champions Crowned at JDRL Eastern Conference Finals
Gage Wilson repeated and seven others earned their first titles during the NHRA RightTrailers Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Racing.com at Bristol Dragway.
Gage Wilson repeated as an NHRA RightTrailers Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Racing.com when he outlasted the field in the 15-year-old age group during the 2022 edition of the national event for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing…
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Saturday preview
Friday night qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals is usually one of the highlights of any season and this year’s edition did not disappoint. The packed house at Bandimere Speedway witnessed an awesome display of horsepower including low qualifying efforts by Tony Stewart Racing teammates Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan in Top Fuel and Funny Car, as well as stellar performances by Pro Stock provisional low qualifier Aaron Stanfield and Matt Smith, who set the track record in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Friday night qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals is usually one of the highlights of any season and this year’s edition did not disappoint. The packed house at Bandimere Speedway witnessed an awesome display of horsepower…
Night moves: Pruett, Hagan, Stanfield, and Smith lead Friday qualifiers under the lights in Denver
When it comes to must-see events in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, not much can compare to nighttime qualifying runs at the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals in Denver.
When it comes to must-see events in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, not much can compare to nighttime qualifying runs at the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals in Denver.
On Friday, Bandimere Speedway was especially kind to Tony…
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Friday photo gallery
The first day of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals is in the books and National Dragster's award winning photographers captured all the action in our Friday gallery.
Tricky Tipster: Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
When it comes to predicting winners, Bandimere Speedway has historically been a tough place to handicap because there are almost no comparable facilities. In this case, it's often best to look at previous years to see who has a proper thin-air combination and who struggles at altitude. To that end, Tipster has labeled Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Eddie Krawiec as the favorites.
Bandimere Speedway, home of the week’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, offers what is arguably the best view on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour, but with more than 5,800 feet of natural elevation,…