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Indy rain delay presents interesting dilemma for Vance & Hines team
For one of the few times in either of their careers, Vance & Hines teammates Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec are faced with the possibility of missing the Countdown to the Championship playoffs in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
There are few things worse than a rain delay at the races, but the storm that currently has action on hold at the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals is particularly taxing for the Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team.
After sitting out the first…
No longer just a driver, Tripp Tatum embraces challenges of team ownership
Tripp Tatum has had his name on the side of a racecar before, but usually just by the cockpit of a rented car. The body panels on the brand-new car that he rolled out of the trailer in Indy are emblazoned with Tripp Tatum Racing, signifying his graduation from driver to driver/owner.
Tripp Tatum has had his name on the side of a racecar before, but usually just by the cockpit of a rented car. The body panels on the brand-new Morgan Lucas Racing-chassised car that he rolled out of the trailer in Indy are emblazoned with Tripp…
Tommy Johnson Jr. ready for challenge of helping teammate, winning Indy
Tommy Johnson Jr. is used to pressure, but he felt a whole different kind of pressure Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis when he was called in at the last minute to replace Don Schumacher Racing teammate Matt Hagan.
Tommy Johnson Jr. is used to pressure. He’s been driving nitro cars since the late 1980s and been in the thick of numerous championship battles, but the popular Iowa transplant felt a whole different kind of pressure Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway at…
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday preview
Fans who were on hand Friday for the first round of professional qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals were treated to perhaps the best single day of racing witnessed this year and Saturday’s packed schedule offers more of the same.
Fans who were on hand Friday for the first round of professional qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals were treated to perhaps the best single day of racing witnessed this year and Saturday’s packed schedule offers more of the same.…
Alex Laughlin and Bobby Bode are both looking for some Indy firsts
Alex Laughlin is a past U.S. Nationals Pro Stockchamp trying to qualify for the first time in Top Fuel while Bobby Bode is just hoping to make his first Indy field in Funny Car. Here's a look back at their memorable Fridays.
Steve Comella dominates to claim first Dodge Hemi Challenge title at Indy
After a runner-up finish in last year's Mopar Hemi Challenge, Steve Comella came back to Indy more determined than ever and claimed his first victory over four-time champion Jimmy Daniels.
With a dominant performance that included a blistering 8.364 elapsed time in the final round, Steve Comella earned the victory in the Dodge Hemi Challenge held on Friday during the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.…
Division 2 wins overall JEGS Allstars crown; North Central Region claims alcohol title
For the eighth time, the Southeast Division team celebrates an overall team title at the prestigious JEGS Allstars held during the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
Riding a hot streak with wins from three of their team members, the squad from the NHRA Southeast Division (Division 2) claimed the overall team title at the JEGS Allstars race held on Friday during the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.…
Matt Hagan tests positive for COVID-19; Tommy Johnson Jr. will fill seat in Indy
Tommy Johnson Jr. will take over the controls of Don Schumacher Racing's Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye after points leader Matt Hagan tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from competition at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Don Schumacher Racing has announced that Tommy Johnson Jr. will take over the controls of the team’s Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye after points leader Matt Hagan tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from competition at the Dodge//SRT…
Forces dominate nitro qualifying; Koretsky, Krawiec all top Friday Indy fields
The daughter-father duo of Brittany and John Force are the leaders in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively, while Kyle Koretsky, and Eddie Krawiec are the opening-day qualifying leaders in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
As it has since 1961, the thunder of NHRA horsepower roared to life Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, and more history is in the making.
The daughter-father duo of Brittany and John Force, who won together in Topeka three weeks ago,…
NHRA Allstar Shootouts for Top Fuel and Funny Car to debut in 2022 season
Fans will be treated to two NHRA Allstar Shootout events in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series nitro categories in 2022, with Top Fuel contested at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and Funny Car at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
For the first time in four seasons, the NHRA will host a specialty race amongst the stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series nitro categories. Fans will be treated to two NHRA Allstar Shootout events in 2022, at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
Rick Hord walks away from Pro Mod qualifying accident at U.S. Nationals
During the first round of NHRA E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, driver Rick Hord’s car made contact with the guardwall before crossing the centerline and making contact with the other wall. Hord exited the car under his own power.
Josh Hart's rookie Top Fuel season is stacked with a pro crew
Josh Hart might be a Top Fuel rookie, but he knows how to run an NHRA race team — and who to partner with to do his best in the big show at the Big Go.
Bo Butner announces return to Pro Stock in 2022 with full season, JHG partnership
2017 NHRA Pro Stock champion Bo Butner will return to the seat of a Pro Stock car for a full-pull in NHRA's 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series through a partnership with Johnson's Horsepowered Garage.
2017 NHRA Pro Stock champion Bo Butner will return to the seat of a Pro Stock car for a full-pull in NHRA's 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series.
"You know, there's just nothing like driving a Pro Stock car. I can't stay away," said Butner. "And…
U.S. Nationals schedule change: Pro qualifying moved to noon Saturday
Due to the threat of impending weather Saturday, NHRA officials have announced a schedule adjustment for the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle will now make their second qualifying passes at noon Eastern time instead of the scheduled 1 p.m.
Due to the threat of impending weather Saturday, NHRA officials have announced a schedule adjustment for the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Qualifying in the Camping World Drag Racing Series classes of Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro…
Quarterback Michael Penix, IU athletes help promote NHRA U.S. Nationals
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and several of his Indiana University teammates are using social media accounts to post a promo video for this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals It’s the first time a motorsports league has paid prominent college players to help sell tickets.
By Michael Marot, Associated Press
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is cashing in before he goes under center for the team’s season opener Saturday at No. 18 Iowa. Penix, two teammates, and three other Hoosier athletes are…
History and magic of U.S. Nationals brings out the best in J.R. Todd in Indy
J.R. Todd has been going to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis since he was 10, knowing what performing well at the U.S. Nationals can do for a racer’s legacy.
J.R. Todd has been going to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis since he was 10, knowing what performing well at the U.S. Nationals can do for a racer’s legacy.
Over the years, he saw all the top stars bring out their big guns, eager to leave their…
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis on Friday of the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, chronicling the action on and off the track.
Watch now! The 2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA Hemi Challenge—Round 2 eliminations
The legendary 426 Hemi and the U.S. Nationals have been a match made in heaven since they met in 1964.
See and hear the power of Dodge's Super Stock "Elephant" and NHRA's "The Big Go" in all their natural glory— just as Tom Hoover and Wally Parks would have wanted it!…
Erica Enders believes that if two Indy Pro Stock wins are good, three will be better
In addition to her four world championships, Erica Enders has Pro Stock wins at Indy in 2015 and 2020. She'd love nothing more than to add a third title this season.
A year ago at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Erica Enders enjoyed one of the biggest moments in her storied Pro Stock career. After a crushing loss in the final round of drag racing’s biggest race in 2019, Enders more than redeemed herself,…
E3 Pro Mod Series standouts aiming for legacy-making victory at Indy
Racing on drag racing’s biggest stage, the drivers in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will look for a career-defining win competing as part of this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Racing on drag racing’s biggest stage, the drivers in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will look for a career-defining win competing as part of this weekend’s 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals…
CMR Construction & Roofing expands and extends relationship with Kalitta team
CMR Construction and Roofing has expanded its relationship and extended its official partnership with Kalitta Motorsports through the 2022 NHRA season and will be the primary sponsor on Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster at the NHRA national event in Las Vegas this October.
CMR Construction and Roofing has expanded its relationship and extended its official partnership with Kalitta Motorsports through the 2022 NHRA season.
CMR is a major associate on J.R. Todd’s Toyota Camry Funny Car with increased logo presence on…
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday preview
Today is a big day for NHRA fans and racers since it marks the start of professional qualifying for the 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Here is everything you need to know about the World’s Biggest Drag Race in our Friday preview.
There is so much happening today at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals that it’s hard to keep track of all of it. Thankfully, we’ve got our daily NHRA.com preview to help keep track of a packed schedule that includes the start of professional…
Stalba and Bellemeur lead alcohol fields as sportsman qualifying continues at Indy
After a solid opening day of qualifying and class eliminations for NHRA Lucas Oil Series racers, the volume knob of the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals was turned on a notch on Thursday when racers in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car took the Lucas Oil Raceway quarter-mile for their first qualifying runs.
After a solid opening day of qualifying and class eliminations for NHRA Lucas Oil Series racers, the volume knob of the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals was turned on a notch on Thursday when racers in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car…
See a preview of tomorrow's Dodge//SRT NHRA Hemi Challenge!
54 years ago Dodge developed two Super Stock weapons to bash the competition. Pitting these vehicles against one another was never part of the plan—but it makes for some legendary drag racing.
Today we think of the Dodge//SRT NHRA Hemi Challenge cars as the murderously quick SS/AH machines that get a spotlight at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, but in the late ’60s Chrysler corporation created a fleet of ’68 Dodge Darts and Plymouth…
Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals to feature huge Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown field
A huge field of modern muscle cars is assembled for the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown held during this year's Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
The biggest race of the NHRA season will also feature the biggest qualified field of racers in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown. This weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway will be open to a 32-car field of…
Dodge Hemi Challenge Celebrates 20th anniversary at Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals
The Dodge Hemi Challenge, the longest running, continuous specialty race in NHRA history, celebrates its 20th anniversary during the 2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis with 1986 vintage Super Stock Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas competing for a $15,000 top prize.
The popular Dodge Hemi Challenge celebrates its 20th anniversary during this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The longest-running, continuous, specialty race in NHRA history features heads-up, wheel…
Alex Miladinovich discusses his goals for building a solid Funny Car program
Alex Miladinovich joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes for our latest Skype interview to discuss his recent events in Sonoma and Pomona, and his ambitious plans for the future.
Super Stock and Stock class eliminations highlight day one of Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals
The 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals kicked off on Wednesday morning with Sportsman time trials and the highly anticipated class eliminations for racers in Super Stock and Stock.
A few minutes before 8 a.m., the first pair of Stock eliminator cars lit the stage bulbs to officially kick off the 2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals. By the end of the day, several hundred Sportsman racers had made runs at historic Lucas Oil…
Ten years after last U.S. Nationals win, Antron Brown ready for more Indy success
Antron Brown and his Matco Tools team have spent a lot of time testing this summer in anticipation of the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals and the upcoming Countdown to the Championship.
Past Indy Pro Stock winner Alex Laughlin has his sights set on Top Fuel victory
After a successful career in Pro Stock that already includes a U.S. Nationals victory, Alex Laughlin is currently making the transition to Top Fuel and hoping for similar success.
