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Barton scores second straight Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown victory
David Barton and his Saw Mill Auto Chevrolet COPO Camaro picked up their second consecutive Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown victory Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
David Barton and his Saw Mill Auto Chevrolet COPO Camaro picked up their second consecutive Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown victory Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, the seventh of eight events on the 2022 season…
Kalitta Motorsports and DHL to support Feeding America at next four events
Kalitta Motorsports and longtime sponsor DHL Express are partnering with Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States, to help in a race to end food insecurity with the "Drive For Purpose Challenge."
Kalitta Motorsports and longtime sponsor DHL Express are partnering to accelerate hunger relief and help those who need it most — working families, children, and the elderly. Together, they are working with…
Prock, Hight, Enders and Gladstone roll to wins at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Robert Hight, Austin Prock, Erica Enders and Joey Gladstone all won in front of a capacity crowd at Maple Grove Raceway to open the Countdown to the Championship
It was a dominant start for John Force Racing to open the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, as Top Fuel’s Austin Prock and Funny Car points leader Robert Hight powered to wins on Sunday in front of a capacity crowd at Maple Grove Raceway at…
Five for Division 5 as Summit Series winners clinch berths in National Championship
Lane Weber, Ed Holmes, Ryan Montford, Beau Drexler, and Alex Fangmann will represent Division 5 at the Summit Series National Championship in Las Vegas after winning their respective classes at the West Central Division Finals.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division Finals:
SUPER PRO
Lane Weber, Littleton, Colo., '79 Firebird, 11.279, 109.04 def. Mike Secrest, Wichita, Kan., '11…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Maple Grove Raceway on Sunday of the Pep Boys Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Sunday News and Notes from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
News and notes from final eliminations at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
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Clay Millican was due for a break - and he got one in a major way to open Top Fuel eliminations on Sunday. Millican struggled mightily on the starting line in his first-round matchup against…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
After two days of fencing in qualifying, the heavy blows will start landing as final eliminations race to life at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, the first of six races in the Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
After two days of fencing in qualifying, the heavy blows will start landing as final eliminations race to life at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The event is the first of six races in the Camping World Drag Racing Series…
B. Force, Hight, Butner and M. Smith qualify No. 1 in front of sellout crowd
Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) open Countdown to the Championship with No. 1 qualifiers on Saturday at Maple Grove Raceway for the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Top Fuel points leader Brittany Force capped off qualifying with a thrilling run on Saturday at Maple Grove Raceway, grabbing the No. 1 qualifier in front of a sellout crowd at the 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals and the opening race of the…
Sellout crowd declared for Saturday qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway
NHRA and officials at Maple Grove Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s racing at the 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
NHRA and officials at Maple Grove Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s racing at the 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
The Koretsky family purchased the fan-favorite facility in April, making several upgrades and improvements to a…
Force reaches another milestone, set to make 800th career start on Sunday
Legendary Funny Car driver John Force is set to hit another incredible milestone this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway, as the 16-time world champion will make his 800th race start on Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Legendary Funny Car driver John Force is set to hit another incredible milestone this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway, as the 16-time world champion will make his 800th race start on Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Including Force, only…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Maple Grove Raceway on Saturday of the Pep Boys Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
Day one of the Countdown to the Championship is in the books, which means final qualifying is upon us at Maple Grove Raceway for this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Day one of the Countdown to the Championship is in the books, which means final qualifying is upon us at Maple Grove Raceway for this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. As we move towards eliminations, the intensity will continue to ratchet up as…
Warren, Meeks, McCandless lead winners at GALOT Motorsports Park event
Joel Warren, Hugh Meeks, and Jason McCandless led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action tat GALOT Motorsports Park.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at GALOT Motorsports Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Joel Warren, Clinton, N.C., '08 G5, H/AA, 5.371, 126.30 …
Hight, Ashley, Butner and A. Smith rule day one at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Robert Hight, Justin Ashley, Bo Butner and Angie Smith took the provisional No. 1 positions at Maple Grove Raceway during the first of six races in the Countdown to the Championship.
Funny Car points leader Robert Hight opened the Countdown to the Championship playoffs in impressive fashion, powering to the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at the 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
Justin Ashley (…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Maple Grove Raceway on Friday of the Pep Boys Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Defending Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson ready to defend his crown
Two months ago, Greg Anderson likely wouldn’t have considered himself much of a threat to defend his world championship but has vaulted back into title contention as the Countdown to the Championship playoffs open.
Two months ago, Greg Anderson likely wouldn’t have considered himself much of a threat to defend his world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. But the longtime star has made a swift turnaround in recent weeks, vaulting back…
Former world champ Tanner Gray filling in for Deric Kramer in Reading
A familiar, championship-winning face will be back in the seat at Maple Grove Raceway, as former Pro Stock world champ Tanner Gray will be in action at this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
A familiar, championship-winning face will be back in the seat this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway, as former Pro Stock world champ Tanner Gray will be in action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Gray is serving as a last-minute fill-in for Deric…
Sunday TV coverage from Reading will air on alternate channels in four markets
Due to local programming in select markets, FOX television coverage of final eliminations from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, will air on alternate channels in the Los Angeles, Salt Lake, Seattle, and Tampa markets.
Due to local programming in select markets, FOX television coverage of final eliminations from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals will air on alternate channels in the Los Angeles, Salt Lake, Seattle, and Tampa markets.
Los Angeles: …
Tricky Tipster: Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
As the Countdown to the Championship kicks off in Reading, Tricky Tipster has forecast incoming points leaders Brittany Force, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Matt Smith as the favorites.
This is it. The start of the Countdown to the Championship, where we get to see who’s for real and who has to wait until next year. Obviously, none of the four professional championships will be won at this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in…
Watch this weekend's Division 5 Summit Series E.T. Finals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 Summit Racing Series Finals event from Heartland Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 Summit Racing Series Finals event from Heartland Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are Competition…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Friday preview
The stage is set as the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begins at this weekend’s 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The stage is set for the standouts in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. After a thrilling and record-setting regular season in 2022, dreams of a coveted NHRA world championship come down to the final six races, as the Countdown to the…
Rebounding Kelly Clontz could be a Countdown spoiler in Pro Stock Motorcycle
Kelly Clontz hasn't had the season she expected, but after navigating personal challenges that left her sidelined for a handful of mid-year races, she's riding into this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals with an increased appreciation for her career.
Kelly Clontz hasn't had the season she expected, but after navigating personal challenges that left her sidelined for a handful of mid-year races, the Hughesville, Md., competitor is riding into this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals with an…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown preview: A repeat champ or someone new?
Just four riders in this year’s Countdown to the Championship have previously won a Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, including current points leader Matt Smith. But is this the year to welcome someone new to the club? If so, who will it be?
Of the 10 riders who are competing in this year’s Countdown to the Championship playoffs in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, just four — Matt Smith, Eddie Krawiec, Angelle Sampey, and Jerry Savoie — have previously won a championship. So, what are…
Tony Stewart Racing prepares for Countdown with Indy test session
Just days before the start of the Countdown to the Championship at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, the Tony Stewart Racing entires of Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan tested in Indy.
Nitro Time Machine: Wild Comp eliminator action from the 2015 Reading race
We've all seen weird runs at the dragstrip, but you probably haven't ever seen anything like this qualifying duel between Comp racers Jay Schonberger and Dave Wolkwitz at the 2015 Reading event. You won't believe your eyes.
Counting down to the Countdown, and a conversation with Pro Mod's Tylor Miller
Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to set up this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals and figure out who will be coming out of the gate swinging in the Countdown to the Championship. The second half of the show is a conversation with Virginia Pro Mod winner Tylor Miller.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about Indy, set up this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, and work to figure out who will be coming out of the gate swinging…
Veteran Funny Car pilot Phil Burkart Jr. aiming for rare 'double' in Reading
Phil Burkart Jr. will attempt an unprecedented double this weekend at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals as he looks for victories in both a nitro Funny Car and a Top Alcohol Funny Car.
Phil Burkart Jr. will attempt an unprecedented double this weekend at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals as he looks for victories in both a nitro Funny Car and a Top Alcohol Funny Car. In the 71-year history of the sport, only past world champion Pat…
Warter, Cour, Hauter lead winners at Division 6 Mission Raceway event
Ryan Warter, Sean Cour, and Ed Hauter Jr. led the list of winners are the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Mission Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Mission Raceway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Ryan Warter, Olalla, Wash., '09 Frameworks, D/SM, 8.447, 165.13 def.…
Nitro Time Machine: Highlights from the 1988 Keystone Nationals in Reading
Take a trip back to the 1988 Keystone Nationals in Reading, Pa., and check out the highlights featuring some of NHRA's biggest stars.
Mike Salinas, Cruz Pedregon, Austin Prock test in Indy to prep for Countdown
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series teams prepared to head to the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, Mike Salinas, Cruz Pedregon, and Austin Prock all tested at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Tuesday.