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Antron Brown looks to continue Seattle Top Fuel dominance with fourth straight
Antron Brown has won the Seattle stop on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour the last three years and will be looking for his fourth straight at this weekend’s 32nd annual Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Finding success at the final race of the famed three-race NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Western Swing can be a difficult task, as the physical and mental rigors of three straight races add up. But that hasn’t been the case lately for Antron…
Famed Western Swing will race to conclusion with traditional Seattle stop
One of the most breathtaking environments on the NHRA circuit will again serve as the finale to the famed Western Swing, as scenic Pacific Raceways will play host to the 32nd annual Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals, Aug. 2-4.
One of the most breathtaking environments on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit will again serve as the finale to the famed Western Swing, as scenic Pacific Raceways will play host to the 32nd annual Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA…
NHRA Power Rankings: Billy Torrence keeps things interesting with his NHRA Sonoma Nationals win
Things are going to be very uncomfortable for Top Fuel teams still fighting for top 10 spots with three races to go.
Billy Torrence trails 10th place racer Austin Prock by 31 points with three races go to before the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins. Torrence did not set out to make the six-race playoffs and will only race twice, at the Lucas Oil NHRA…
2019 Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals Top Sportsman champ Greg Lair
A year ago, Greg Lair won his third national event title in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs when he beat Monte Green in the final. Lair was able to successfully defend his 2018 title after stopping Monte Weaver in the final round. Lair…
2019 Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals Top Dragster champ Tony Stark
Tony Stark made it to his first national event final in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs and then scored his first Wally by stopping Adam Chiodo for the title. Both drivers were solid off the starting line, and Stark, in his Undercover…
2019 Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals Super Gas champ Todd Nielsen
In 1994, Todd Nielsen defeated the near-unbeatable Scotty Richardson to win the Super Street title in Topeka and a quarter-century later, he returned to win a second national event title in Denver. Nielsen, in his ’90 Firebird, put together a…
2019 Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals Super Comp champ Mitch Mustard
Mitch Mustard joined his daughter, Trisha, as a national event champion after driving to the Super Comp title against Dale Maher. Racing on an altitude-adjusted 9.50 index, Mustard left first and won on a holeshot, 9.550 to 9.528. Mustard, a…
2019 Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals Stock champ Gary Riley
Gary Riley’s lumbering ’74 Pontiac station wagon was one of the slowest cars in Stock, but the 13-second Poncho was also one of the most consistent. Riley downed Division 5 champ Chris Chaney early in eliminations and later stopped Randy Hyman…
2019 Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals Super Stock champ Justin Jenkins
Justin Jenkins, who has a pair of Topeka wins to his credit in 2005 and 2016 to go with his 2008 Denver victory, did a stellar job behind the wheel of his GT/GA Cobalt with a couple of near-perfect reaction times in eliminations. Jenkins was .…
Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Sportsman highlights
Racing in the high altitude of Bandimere Speedway can be a big challenge, but Justin Jenkins and Gary Riley were able to not only conquer the elements in Denver but also their opponents en route to wins in Super Stock and Stock, respectively, to lead the list of Sportsman champs at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
Even for racers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, racing in the high altitude of Bandimere Speedway can be a big challenge, but Justin Jenkins and Gary Riley were able to not only conquer the elements in Denver but also their opponents en…
Fast Five: NHRA Sonoma Nationals
NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick count down the top five moments from the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Bo Butner wins in Super Gas debut to lead Sonoma Sportsman winners
Pro Stock points leader Bo Butner won in his Super Gas debit to lead the list of Sportsman champions at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series final results from the 32nd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
SUPER STOCK
Kyle Rizzoli, Chevy Camaro, 9.592, 134.47 def. Jon Irving, Plymouth Duster, 10.416, 123.44.…
NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographers Bob Johnson and Richard Wong captured race day at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals and we've got the best photos for your viewing pleasure.
Billy Torrence scores third Top Fuel win at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Billy Torrence gets closer to NHRA Countdown to the Championship with NHRA Sonoma Nationals victory.
Billy Torrence is just 31 points away from an NHRA Countdown to the Championship position after winning his third career Top Fuel race. He ended the three-race winning streak of his son, Steve Torrence, and put his Capco Contractors Top Fuel…
Robert Hight wheels his Chevy Camaro to 50th Funny Car win at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Robert Hight takes Auto Club Chevy Camaro to 50th win at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Robert Hight captured the 50th win of his Funny Car career at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals, winning the event for the second-straight year in the process. The driver of the Auto Club Chevy defeated rival Matt Hagan with an overpowering run and a…
Greg Anderson captures back-to-back Pro Stock wins with Summit Chevrolet
Greg Anderson takes step closer to Western Swing sweep with NHRA Sonoma Nationals victory.
The Western Swing sweep is in sight for Greg Anderson -- again. The veteran racer went a year without a victory but has now won back-to-back races after defeating Alex Laughlin at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals. He started the Western Swing with a win at…
Andrew Hines wins seventh Pro Stock Motorcycle Wally in 2019 at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Andrew Hines took down Matt Smith to double up at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Andrew Hines won for the seventh time in 2019 to extend his Pro Stock Motorcycle lead. He defeated rival rider Matt Smith by .02-second with a 6.790-second lap at 198.00-mph to double-up at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Hines had already won the…
Brittany Force runs fastest speed of 2019 season at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Carquest Top Fuel dragster runs fans fastest speed of 2019 season in first round at NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Brittany Force has not driven the fastest Top Fuel dragster in 2019. Her David Grubnic-tuned Carquest Top Fuel dragster has been to the winner's circle, a more important distinction, certainly, but it is deep down the sheets when it comes to speed.…
Doug Kalitta joins Jason Logan on the hot seat to talk racing Tony Stewart, flying and unicycles
Doug Kalitta grabbed a seat on the hot seat opposite NHRA announcer Jason Logan to answer a series of questions, ranging from which famous driver he'd like another shot at to which kind of plane he likes best -- we've got the video.
Doug Kalitta is no stranger to pressure situations, but he was faced with a new challenge before hopping in his 11,000-horsepower Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster on Sunday. He went back and forth with NHRA announcer Jason Logan to answer questions that…
Jerry Savoie back in championship form at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
2016 world champion Jerry Savoie looks like his old self at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Jerry Savoie's crocodile grin conceals ferocious ability. The 2016 Pro Stock Motorcycle champion won because of two reasons: His incredibile riding ability and the tuning prowess of Tim Kulungian. He looked, for all the world, like a contender again…
Clay Millican ahead of schedule just ahead of Countdown to the Championship
Polesitter chasing first win alongside Mike Kloeber and Jim Oberhofer
“Am I surprised? Yes and no,” Clay Millican answers sheepishly, knowing it’s a cop out. In fairness, the question didn’t leave him much room. What’s he supposed to say when asked about the recent performance of his Parts Plus / Laris Motorsports…
NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview
The NHRA Sonoma Nationals wrap up at Sonoma Raceway eliminations set for Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock, Funny Car and Top Fuel.
The annual NHRA Western Swing moves to its second stop in Sonoma, wrapping up with eliminations in all four professional categories. Sunday features a full day of eliminations beginning at 11 a.m.
The event features action in Top Fuel…
Robert Hight secures eighth Funny Car pole of 2019 at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Auto Club Chevy Camaro driven by Robert Hight goes to No. 1 at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Robert Hight qualified No. 1 for the second-straight race in his Auto Club Chevy Camaro Funny Car. The two-time Funny Car world champion is looking for his second-straight win at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals where he set the world speed record in the…
Andrew Hines continues dominant season with Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle win
Andrew Hines defeats teammate Eddie Krawiec to score Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle victory
Andrew Hines is taking home a check for $25,000. He defeated teammate Eddie Krawiec in the final of the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle to score a big pay day at Sonoma Raceway, continuing his magical 2019 season in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
He…
Clay Millican goes to No. 1 for fourth time in 2019 at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Clay Millican uses quickest lap of 2019 to take Top Fuel pole in Sonoma
The Parts Plus / Laris Motorsports Insurance Top Fuel dragster driven by Clay Millican took pole for the fourth time in 2019. Crew chiefs Mike Kloeber and Jim Oberhofer sent Millican to his quickest pass of the 2019 season on Friday and that held up…
NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographers Bob Johnson and Richard Wong captured some of the best moments from the NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
Matt Smith locks up third Pro Stock Motorcycle pole of 2019 at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
2018 Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith earns pole in Sonoma
Matt Smith earned pole position aboard his Denso Spark Plugs Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals. He ran a 6.779-second pass at 200.83-mph during Friday qualifying to secure his third No. 1 qualifier of the 2019 season at Sonoma…
Alex Laughlin earns first Pro Stock pole of 2019 season at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Havoline Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock racer Alex Laughlin takes pole in Sonoma
Alex Laughlin has put Denver in the rearview mirror. The driver of the Havoline Chevy Camaro captured the Pro Stock pole at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals with a pass of 6.520-seconds at 210.8-mph. That washed away a poor performance to start the Western…
Favorites move on in first round of Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle
Matt Smith, Eddie Krawiec, Andrew Hines, Angie Smith advance to second round
The pairings were handled at random in the first round of the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle, but that didn’t stop the top performers from advancing. Defending Pro Bike Battle winner Matt Smith defeated upstart racer Ryan Oehler by .002-second to…
Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle pairings set
The pairings of the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle will be unveiled live at 1:15 p.m.
The field is set for the annual Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle featuring the very best in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category. This race-within-a-race pits the top eight riders in the class against each other as they compete for a $25,000 prize…