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Tricky Tipster: Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor
This week's Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor will feature Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock where Justin Ashley, J.R. Todd, and Dallas Glenn have been installed as the pre-race favorites.
With the successful completion of the annual Western Swing, we can now look ahead to the remainder of the 2023 season, which is clearly headed into the homestretch. There are just nine races remaining and just three before the start of the Countdown…
Nitro veteran Tommy Johnson Jr. tests Nunzio Valerie's A/Fuel Funny Car at Indy
Funny Car and Top Fuel veteran Tommy Johnson Jr. was back behind the wheel recently, helping to shake down the injected nitro A/Fuel Funny Car on Nunzio Valerie. They hope to have the new car in competition soon.
Western Swing Pro Stock Motorcycle recap: Sweeps and swoons on two wheels
It’s Gaige Herrera’s world, and we’re all just living in it. The Pro Stock Motorcycle sophomore became the ninth racer to sweep the Western Swing, the first to do it on two wheels, and dominated action. Here's a look at how the top riders fared. Final in a three-part series.
The three-race Western Swing is the gateway to the home stretch of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season that sets the contenders for the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs and a pivotal time for teams trying to…
Cottrell, Hilton and West sweep 52nd Nightfire Nationals in Boise
Firebird Raceway played host to the 52nd edition of the Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, a key stop in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage series.
Firebird Raceway played host to the 52nd edition of the Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, a key stop in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage series.
Winning his sixth consecutive Firebird major event title, Bobby Cottrell stopped Kamaka Pocock in…
American Rebel to serve as primary sponsor of Hagan in Topeka and St. Louis
American Rebel has partnered with Tony Stewart Racing with a multiyear agreement with the Kansas-based company highlighting its residential safes on the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car of three-time champion Matt Hagan.
American Rebel has partnered with Tony Stewart Racing with a multiyear agreement with the Kansas-based company highlighting its residential safes on the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car of three-time champion Matt Hagan.
American Rebel (…
JEGS AllStars to receive special Texas-sized treatment at NHRA FallNationals
Celebrating its 39th year in 2023, the popular JEGS Allstars competition will take place at the famed Texas Motorplex for the first time as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 12-15.
Celebrating its 39th year in 2023, the popular JEGS Allstars competition will take place at the famed Texas Motorplex for the first time as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 12-15.
The unique specialty…
Coan, Caheely, and Wiseman lead Division 3 winners in Indianapolis
Jason Coan, Tyler Caheely, and Josh Wiseman, led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action tat Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Jason Coan, Kokomo, Ind., '32 Altered, G/EA, 8.…
Stewart, Gill, and Volpe lead Maple Grove Raceway Division winners
Tony Stewart, Matt Gill, and Santo Volpe led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Maple Grove Raceway
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Santo Volpe, Clermont, Fla., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.958, 130.72 …
Western Swing Funny Car recap: Hits, misses, and movement in the middle
With a full-house win/runner-up/semifinal trio of finishes, J.R. Todd was the Funny Car star of the Western Swing, even if he did not gain a massive position improvement. Here's a look at how the top Funny Car players fared. Second in a multi-part series.
The three-race Western Swing is the gateway to the home stretch of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season that sets the contenders for the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs and a pivotal time for teams trying to…
Driven: Battle of the Bikes
The new episode of Driven follows the Vance & Hines and Matt Smith Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle teams through the All-Star Callout at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals with a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting specialty event.
Drag books, drag movies, drag nicknames, and heroes that we’ve lost
In this week's Dragster Insider, we get a first look at a new Funny Car book and the proposed "Big Daddy" Don Garlits movie, take a look at drag racing nicknames, and offer remembrances of a trio of nitro racers who recently left us.
The Western Swing is history, and my bags are unpacked for a couple of weeks, allowing me to play a little catchup. A lot has happened since my last column three weeks ago, so here we go.
Steve Reyes’ newest drag racing history book arrived…
Back-to-back wins extend historic streak for Justin Lamb on Western Swing
Five-time Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champion Justin Lamb won in Seattle and Sonoma to claim the trophy on back-to-back weekends, lengthening a streak that has seen at least one national event win in each season since 2012.
Few racers in NHRA competition have been able to string together win after win, year after year, but for five-time Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champion Justin Lamb, it's a streak he's been able to keep alive for 12 years running. Lamb swept in…
Western Swing Top Fuel recap: Who gained ground and who lost traction
With eight round-wins — including a victory in Seattle and semifinal finishes in Denver and Sonoma — Steve Torrence led the way in Top Fuel over the three-race Western Swing and cut strongly into Justin Ashley’s points lead. Here's a look at how the top players fared. First in a multi-part series.
The three-race Western Swing is the gateway to the home stretch of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season that sets the contenders for the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs and a pivotal time for teams trying to…
Of victory, tenacity, and a long season: Jon Oberhofer, Todd Smith, and Chase Van Sant
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jon Oberhofer and Todd Smith, the winning Funny Car crew chiefs from Sonoma, as well as rookie Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Chase Van Sant.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jon Oberhofer and Todd Smith, the winning Funny Car crew chiefs from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, as well as rookie Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Chase Van…
Watch this weekend's Division 1 Lucas Oil Series doubleheader for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Reading are Moser, JEGS, Strange, and Weldon.
Fans…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Historic Heartland Motorsports Park set to host its final NHRA national event
Heartland Motorsports Park will host its last and final NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national event on Aug. 11-13. Those lucky enough to get a ticket will see incredible 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at the historic racetrack.
The crushing property tax burden on Shelby Development, owner of Heartland Motorsports Park, has resulted in the track announcing that it will host its last and final NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national event on Aug. 11-13. Those lucky…
Weekend Rewind: Relive the highlights of the 2023 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was the third and final event in the historic NHRA Western Swing and provided thrills and upsets for the eager fans at Sonoma Raceway. Enjoy this video recap of the weekend.
Tickets on sale for historic NHRA Gatornationals to open 2024 NHRA season
The 2024 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season will open at the NHRA Gatornationals at famed Gainesville Raceway, and tickets are now on sale for the event, which will take place March 7-10, 2024.
After an incredible opening to the season this year, including a massive sellout crowd on Saturday, NHRA officials announced the 2024 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will again open at historic Gainesville Raceway next season, with tickets now…
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum hosts a hot rod cruise night, August 2
Bring your hot rod, race car, or custom to show it off, then stay to hang and bench race with the best in Southern California car culture.
Join us on the hallowed grounds of Pomona's Fairplex for the NHRA Wally Parks Motorsports Museum's August Twilight Cruise Night on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023!
The Museum hosts Twilight Cruises on the first Wednesday of the month and opens the…
More than $65,000 raised at Sonoma Raceway in honor of Eric Medlen
More than $65,000 was raised Thursday through a charity karting event at the Sonoma Raceway Karting Center, donations, and an animated live auction for the Sonoma chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities honoring the late Eric Medlen.
On a night filled with stories, memories, and highlights about the late Eric Medlen, more than $65,000 was raised Thursday through a charity karting event at the Sonoma Raceway Karting Center, donations, and an animated live auction for the Sonoma…
Seven Sportsman champs crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at Sonoma Nationals
Seven champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, including Kenny Snow, who scored his first career win in Super Street.
Seven champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
One week after winning in Seattle, Justin Lamb scored again in Sonoma when he drove to the Super Stock…
Five things we learned at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The annual NHRA Western Swing ended on a high note with the successful completion of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at picturesque Sonoma Raceway. Here are five things we learned at the event.
FUNNY CAR, WHERE EVERYONE CAN (AND DOES) WIN
So far this season, there have been seven different Funny Car winners at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events, including seven different winners in the last eight events. That’s called…
Midland to headline Sunday night at Motorplex Stars Over Texas Music Festival
Award-winning and wildly popular country trio Midland has been announced as the Sunday night headliner of the Stars Over Texas Music Festival at Texas Motorplex and the Stampede of Speed on Oct. 7-8.
Award-winning and wildly popular country trio Midland has been announced as the Sunday night headliner of the Stars Over Texas Music Festival at Texas Motorplex and the Stampede of Speed on Oct. 7-8. In addition to Midland, Sunday will feature a…
How Sweep it is: Gaige Herrera completes history making Western Swing sweep while Ashley and Todd also score in Sonoma
Gaige Herrera becomes the ninth driver to sweep the Western Swing while Justin Ashley and J.R. Todd secure nitro wins at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
A Western Swing sweep of the three NHRA national events in Denver, Seattle, and Sonoma is a rare feat that compares historically to a perfect game in baseball or a hole-in-one on the PGA tour. It’s just not something that fans can expect to see on…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was just as thrilling as the first two as winners were crowned in Camping World pro and Lucas Oil Sportsman categories. Once again, our photographers were there to capture all of the color and excitement.
Sunday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the final day of eliminations at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
The first pair of Top Fuel dragsters set the tone for a very entertaining round of nitro racing as Justin Ashley made a dramatic improvement over his qualifying effort with a 3.707 in the Phillips Connect dragster to beat Doug…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview
Champions in three Camping World NHRA series pro categories and seven Lucas Oil Sportsman categories will be crowned on Sunday during the final day of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at picturesque Sonoma Raceway.
Champions in three Camping World NHRA series pro categories and seven Lucas Oil Sportsman categories will be crowned on Sunday during the final day of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at picturesque Sonoma Raceway. The event is the…
Prock, Tasca, and Herrera lead qualifying for Denso Sonoma Nationals
Austin Prock, Bob Tasca III, and Gaige Herrera will lead their respective pro classes into Sunday's final eliminations at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
When Austin Prock, Alexis DeJoria, and Gaige Herrera finished Friday’s under-the-lights qualifying session in Sonoma as the leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, they had every reason to feel confident that those…
Torrence and Todd score victories in Mission 2Fast2Tasty Challenge
A victory a week ago in Seattle for Steve Torrence in Top Fuel and a runner-up for Funny Car’s J.R. Todd proved to be the gift that keeps on giving as each earned wins in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, held on Saturday in Sonoma, where he was joined in victory by J.R Todd in Funny Car.
A victory a week ago in Seattle for Steve Torrence in Top Fuel and a runner-up for Funny Car’s J.R. Todd proved to be the gift that keeps on giving as each earned wins in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, held on Saturday in Sonoma. Torrence…