We and our third-party partners use cookies and other tracking technologies (“Cookies”) to enhance your browsing experience, to serve ads, and to analyze performance, activity, and traffic on the Site. We do not use Cookies to serve you targeted ads unless you click “Accept All Cookies.” You can change your preference at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preference” link in the footer of the Site. For more information on how we use Cookies, please read our Privacy Policy. By interacting with the site, you agree to be bound by our Terms of Use.
Cookie Preferences
Manage your cookie preferences below.
Opt-out of sales/sharing/targeted advertising
With your consent, the Site uses cookies and other similar tracking technologies (“Cookies”) to enhance our marketing efforts and serve more relevant content and advertisements to you. Some Cookies may collect personal information that is used in a way that is considered a Sale, Share, or Targeted Advertising as those terms are defined under applicable state privacy laws. You can control how we use cookies. By sliding the toggle above to the left (so that it is grayed out) and clicking the “Save Preferences” button, you can opt out of Sales, Sharing, and Targeted Advertising via Cookies. By sliding the toggle to the right (so that it is green) and clicking the “Save Preferences” button, you can opt in to Sales, Sharing, and Targeted Advertising via Cookies. If at any time you change your mind, you can always update your preferences by clicking on the “Manage Cookie Preferences” in the footer of the site.
The longer than expected offseason mercifully comes to an end this weekend at Gainesville Raceway as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will provide the official kickoff to the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Here's a look at what you can expect from the first day of Pro qualifying in Gainesville.
The longer than expected offseason mercifully comes to an end this weekend at Gainesville Raceway as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will provide the official kickoff to the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Optimism abounds…
Kenny Bernstein’s shattering of the 300-mph barrier at the 1992 NHRA Gatornationals was voted by fans as the No. 1 highlight of NHRA’s Top 75 Moments, and it stands as a monument to the mechanical genius that is part of the DNA of all NHRA drag racers.
Kenny Bernstein’s shattering of the 300-mph barrier at the 1992 NHRA Gatornationals was voted by fans as the No. 1 highlight of NHRA’s Top 75 Moments, and it stands as a monument not only to Bernstein’s incredible successes but to the…
As part of NHRA's 75th Anniversary during the 2026 season, a special commemorative ticket will be available for fans to purchase online, highlighting some of the biggest moments and legends in NHRA history.
As part of NHRA's 75th Anniversary during the 2026 season, a special commemorative ticket will be available for fans to purchase online, highlighting some of the biggest moments and legends in NHRA history.NHRA has announced the commemorative…
As the NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026, Goodyear will mark the occasion with specially branded tires in this weekend’s season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
As the NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026, Goodyear will mark the occasion with specially branded tires in this weekend’s season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.The partnership between Goodyear and NHRA goes back to the early…
Daido Metal will serve as the primary sponsor on the Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Mainline Sales will appear as the secondary partner on the rear quarter panels, highlighting a continued…
NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers, a keystone program of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, saluted the best drivers in the sport's history, and now you can own a keepsake 154-page book celebrating these great heroes of NHRA Drag Racing.
NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers, a keystone program of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, salutes the Top 75 Drivers in NHRA history, as voted by an elite panel of drag racing experts, and now you can own a keepsake book celebrating the greatest heroes of…
FTI Performance and Finish Line Consultants have announced the return of the FTI Pro Mod Showdown during qualifying at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, kicking off the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season in thrilling fashion.
FTI Performance and Finish Line Consultants have announced the return of the FTI Pro Mod Showdown during qualifying at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway, kicking off the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season in…
Legendary NHRA drivers Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Warren Johnson, and Bruce Larson will compete on Friday and Saturday at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in a special legends match race in 550-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpacks.
In addition to their appearance at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, legendary NHRA drivers Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Warren Johnson, and Bruce Larson will take to the track on Friday and Saturday for a special legends match race…
Fabled NHRA member track Famoso Dragstrip hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) program, hosting more than 500 area high school students for a day of learning about motorsports job futures and possibilities.
Photos by Tom MachtFabled NHRA member track Famoso Dragstrip hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) program, hosting more than 500 area high school students for a day of learning about motorsports…
NHRA fans can watch the pre-event testing ahead of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals for free Tuesday and Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv coverage from Gainesville are Right…
After becoming NHRA’s first female Professional class national event winner with her breakthrough triumph in Top Fuel in 1976, Shirley Muldowney wasted no time claiming the next accomplishment the following year: Top Fuel world champion.
After becoming NHRA’s first female Professional class national event winner with her breakthrough triumph in Top Fuel in 1976, Shirley Muldowney wasted no time claiming the next accomplishment the following year: Top Fuel world champion.Muldowney…
Two-time Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown world champion and National Dragster All-Stars Fan Favorite Mark Pawuk is back, and he’s bringing the future of Dodge drag racing with him.
Trick-Tools.com has announced an expanded sponsorship with TK Motorsports and the WAR NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team, featuring rider Chase Van Sant, for the upcoming racing season.
Trick-Tools.com has announced an expanded sponsorship with TK Motorsports and the WAR NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team, featuring rider Chase Van Sant, for the upcoming racing season.For the past three years, Trick-Tools has served as the primary…
The new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as part of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
The thrilling new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as part of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.The exciting new…
Austin Alvey won in Super Stock and runner-upped in Stock and Matthew Alvey runner-upped in Comp during a big family weekend at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division in event at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
Photos by Rhonda McColeThe following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Orlando Speed World Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs…
After a 1970 transmission explosion in his front-engine Swamp Rat 13 severed half of his right foot, Don Garlits perfected a rear-engine dragster and won the 1971 NHRA Winternationals in its debut. Within two years, every Top Fuel dragster had the engine behind the driver.
For more than 50 years, the only design in Top Fuel has the driver sitting in front of the engine, but it wasn’t always that way until Don Garlits proved the design not only safer but faster in 1971.After a 1970 transmission explosion in his front-…
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals FanFest will once again kick off for fans at Burnyzz Speed Shop, March 4, hosted by NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel driver Josh Hart and wife Brittanie Hart.
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which takes place March 5-8 at Gainesville Raceway, will once again kick off for fans at Burnyzz Speed Shop, March 4, with the Gatornationals FanFest hosted by NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from Orlando Speed World Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Orlando are…
Hoosier Racing Tire has been named the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, as part of an impressive expansion for the 2026 season.
Hoosier Racing Tire has been named the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, as part of an impressive expansion for the 2026 season.The popular…
NHRA will salute the members of its prestigious Top 75 Drivers list by presenting diamond-shaped commemorative awards to living members at NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events throughout its 75th anniversary season in 2026.
NHRA will salute the members of its prestigious Top 75 Drivers list by presenting diamond-shaped commemorative awards to living members at NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events throughout its 75th anniversary season in 2026.The three-inch by…
Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran "Flyin' Ryan" Oehler has added last year's rookie sensation, Brayden Davis, to his operation in 2026 to field a tough two-bike team.
By any standard, third-generation motorcycle drag racer Brayden Davis gave a stunning performance last year — his first on the big stage of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition. Veteran racer "Flyin’ Ryan" Oehler thinks his team has found the…
In 1976 in Columbus, Ohio, Shirley Muldowney became NHRA's first female Professional-class winner, scoring a final-round victory in Top Fuel over Bob Edwards at the NHRA Springnationals.
After enjoying remarkable success racing street cars at local events around Schenectady, N.Y., followed by gas dragsters in the 1960s and two fire-plagued years in a nitro Funny Car in the early 1970s, Shirley Muldowney found her forever home in Top…
For the first time, Cecil County Dragway will host a prestigious SPORTSnationals race in 2026, as the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals is set for May 23-24, bringing the standout event for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to the…
"Familiar Enemies," episode six, the season finale of Chasing Speed, aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for general viewing here.From 340-plus-mph record runs to championship battles fought one pass at a time, Chasing…
The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will once again present its annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 4. This is the Wednesday before the NHRA season-opener national event in Gainesville, Fla.
The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will once again present its annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 4. This is the Wednesday before the NHRA season-opener national event in Gainesville, Fla.In addition to having a fun…
Hull Racing, led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull, will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their Funny Car.
Hull Racing, led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull, will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their…
Ashley Force Hood, the eldest of John Force’s three racing daughters, became the first woman to win in NHRA's Funny Car class at the 2008 NHRA Southern Nationals, where she beat her famous father in the final round.
In 50 years of NHRA competition, 15 women have competed in the nitro Funny Car ranks, and just four of them have reached the winner’s circle, and it’s fitting that the first came from Funny Car royalty. Ashley Force Hood, eldest of John Force’s…
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
Right Trailers will continue as the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout, which will take place Saturday, March 7, as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Right Trailers will continue as the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout.The Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place Saturday, March 7, as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
NHRA is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary during the 2026 season, and this year also represents a major milestone for the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, which is set to enjoy its 25th anniversary celebration.
NHRA is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary during the 2026 season, and this year also represents a major milestone for the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.The exciting series is set to enjoy its 25th anniversary celebration in 2026, racing 11…
By using our website, you agree to our Terms of Use. You also agree to our use of cookies, which we use to enhance user experience, display targeted ads, and to analyze performance, user activity, and traffic on our website. We also may share personal information about your activity on our website with our advertising, analytics, and business partners. For more information on our use of cookies and our sharing practices, please read our Privacy Policy.