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After making history in 2020, Pro Stock's Erica Enders now starts 'Drive for 5'
Erica Enders put so much effort, energy, and focus into winning a fourth world championship in Pro Stock, she didn't have time to consider what would happen next. What comes next is as natural to her as breathing: Try to win another.
Erica Enders put so much effort, energy, and focus into winning a fourth world championship in Pro Stock, she didn't have time to consider what would happen next.
Well, now Enders is there, and the way she sees it, if she's still racing she might…
Nitro Time Machine: Tony Bartone scores first Funny Car win at 2008 Seattle race
Tony Bartone had enjoyed great success in Top Alcohol Funny Car and Dragster but was still looking for his first win in the nitro Funny Car class entering the 2008 Seattle event in Jim Dunn’s entry.
Battery Tender named Official Battery Charger of the NHRA
NHRA and Deltran Battery Tender® have teamed up to announce their partnership, naming Battery Tender® the official battery charger of NHRA.
NHRA and Deltran Battery Tender have teamed up to announce their partnership, naming Battery Tender® the official battery charger of NHRA.
Battery Tender has entered into an official sponsorship agreement with NHRA to be the…
Paul Lee tunes up for 2021 season with continued assistance from Rahn Tobler
Paul Lee and team have upgraded their parts and pieces to tackle the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series in Funny Car and will continue to benefit from the guidance of “retired” Hall of Fame crew chief Rahn Tobler to assist crew chiefs Jim Oberhofer and Donnie Bender.
To purchase reserved seats or general admission for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals March 11-14 in Gainesville, Fla., fans can visit …
Cars that changed drag racing
In a sport like ours, where evolution carried us from stripped-down Model Ts to 330-mph Top Fuel dragsters, what are the most significant race cars that have marked the milestones along the way? We want to hear your thoughts!
A big part of our story as human beings is carved in our past, begging the inevitable question of “How did we get here?” Whether that’s the story of human evolution, mass manufacturing and marketing, social media, or your own family tree, I think it…
Nitro Time Machine: Jeff Arend upsets Tony Pedregon for first Funny Car win
Journeyman Funny Car racer Jeff Arend hit the big time at the 1996 Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, collecting his first career win in the Paul Smith Drag Racing School entry, defeating heavily favored Tony Pedregon for the title.
Reigning Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan determined to show no let-up in 2021
After winning a world championship and being part of a dominant season with Don Schumacher Racing, Funny Car star Matt Hagan isn't the type to relax.
After winning the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world championship and being part of a dominant season with Don Schumacher Racing, Matt Hagan isn't the type to relax.
Instead, the three-time world champ is eager to try and…
Catch up on the latest NHRA news and views on the WFO Radio Podcast
NHRA's Alan Reinhart joins Joe Castello on WFO Radio Live to discuss Rahn Tobler's retirement announcement and look ahead to the start of the season.
Embrace the 2021 season kickoff with first 2021 issue of National Dragster
The first 2021 issue of NHRA National Dragster, celebrating the coming NHRA racing season, is online and in the mail to NHRA fans around the world. With features on up-and-coming and established Sportsman stars, comebacking Dom Lagana, and more, it's a can't-miss issue.
NHRA launches Sportsman streaming service through NHRA.tv
NHRA’s exclusive streaming service, NHRA.tv, will now offer complimentary viewing of select NHRA Sportsman events, powered by NHRA National Dragster magazine.
NHRA’s exclusive streaming service, NHRA.tv, will now offer complimentary viewing of select NHRA Sportsman events, powered by NHRA National Dragster magazine.
NHRA fans and racers alike can create an NHRA.tv account and will be…
Mike Salinas and the Scrappers team prepare for their return to competition
A combination of early-season business commitments and the pandemic sidelined Mike Salinas and the fast-rising Scrappers Racing operation for all of 2020. The team found ways to stay busy, but now they’re back in the shop full time preparing for the mid-March season opener in Gainesville.
To purchase reserved seats or general admission for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals March 11-14 in Gainesville, Fla., fans can visit …
Nitro Time Machine: Aaron Strong scores upset win at the 2016 Seattle event
Aaron Strong had never won a round of Pro Stock competition but defeated Greg Anderson, Erica Enders, Bo Butner, and red-lighting Vincent Nobile to win the 2016 Seattle event, which was completed at the NHRA U.S. Nationals.
My First Race Car: Clay Millican
In the first installment of a new series hosted by NHRA's Brian Lohnes, Top Fuel record setter Clay Millican talks about the first race car that he ever drove down the dragstrip.
Nostalgia Funny Car graduate Tony Jurado will go NHRA 'big show' racing in 2021
NHRA fans will see a new Funny Car team hit the track this season as San Francisco Bay Area glass contractor Tony Jurado has teamed with rising nitro tuner Jason Bunker to build a Mustang Funny Car that will debut in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series this season.
NHRA fans will see a new Funny Car team hit the track this season as San Francisco Bay Area glass contractor Tony Jurado has teamed with rising nitro tuner Jason Bunker to build a Mustang Funny Car that will debut in the NHRA Camping World Drag…
Tasca team hard at work preparing for launch of 2021 Funny Car season
Bob Tasca III is expecting big things out of his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford team this year, and the crew has been hard at work in the shop preparing new chassis for the upcoming season.
Mac Tools and Kalitta Motorsports extend 20-year partnership
Kalitta Motorsports and Mac Tools have announced that one of the longest-running and most successful sponsorship relationships will continue into its 20th NHRA season through a multiyear extension agreement.
Kalitta Motorsports and Mac Tools have announced that one of the longest-running and most successful sponsorship relationships will continue into its 20th NHRA season through a multiyear extension agreement.
Doug Kalitta, one of the…
Charging into Funny Car history
Don Schumacher Racing’s Dodge Charger Funny Cars swept all 11 races last season, but the Charger is certainly not a new body style to the class, having been around since the class’ mid-1960s creation. Here's a look back at some of them.
Don Schumacher Racing’s Dodge Charger Funny Cars swept all 11 races last season plus three to end the 2019 season, giving them a stretch of 14 wins on top of five world championships over the last 10 seasons, but the Charger is certainly not a new…
Cruz Pedregon and Justin Ashley join Brian Lohnes to discuss their big news
Cruz Pedregon and Justin Ashley join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast to talk about the headlines they have made on the business side of drag racing during this offseason.
Cruz Pedregon and Justin Ashley join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast to talk about the headlines they have made on the business side of drag racing during this offseason.
For Pedregon, a three-year…
World championship-winning crew chief Rahn Tobler announces retirement
Four-time world championship-winning nitro crew chief Rahn Tobler has made the decision to retire from racing and will depart Don Schumacher Racing at the end of this month. Tobler has been the crew chief of the Ron Capps-driven NAPA Funny Car since 2012.
Rahn Tobler, crew chief of the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat driven by 2016 NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, has made the decision to retire from racing and will depart Don Schumacher Racing at the end of this month.
Tobler,…
Marwin Sports joins NHRA as Official Apparel Provider
NHRA and Marwin Sports have announced a new partnership, naming Marwin Sports the official apparel of NHRA.
NHRA and Marwin Sports have announced a new partnership, naming Marwin Sports the official apparel of NHRA.
With the 2021 NHRA season right around the corner, NHRA and Marwin Sports look forward to the new relationship, which will span…
Julie Nataas set to chase Randy Meyer Racing’s third consecutive TAD title
Randy Meyer Racing will chase its third straight NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world championship with Julie Nataas. It will be Nataas’ third full-time season with RMR in the Oslo Tapet & Gulvbelegg A/Fuel dragster.
Randy Meyer Racing will chase its third straight NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world championship with Julie Nataas. It will be Nataas’ third full-time season with RMR in the Oslo Tapet & Gulvbelegg A/Fuel dragster.
Megan Meyer won the…
Bench racing with Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart on NHRA Shop Talk
In the latest edition of NHRA Shop Talk, Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart took your questions in a good ol' bench racing session, answering fan questions.
In the latest edition of NHRA Shop Talk, Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart took your questions in a good ol' bench racing session, answering fan questions.
Whether you have questions about the mechanical workings of race cars, breaking news about…
The dream continues as Lex Joon and team ramp up for 2021 Top Fuel season
Lex and Gerda Joon, who emigrated from the Netherlands eight years ago to follow their “American Dream” of competing in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, have been hard at work on their Top Fueler in the offseason.
NHRA career opportunity: Southeast Division Services Coordinator
NHRA’s Southeast Division is currently seeking candidates for its Division Services Coordinator, seeking applicants with a team-player attitude and excellent interpersonal and communication skills to assist in a myriad of responsibilities for the division.
NHRA’s Southeast Division is currently seeking candidates for its Division Services Coordinator, seeking applicants with a team-player attitude and excellent interpersonal and communication skills to assist in a myriad of responsibilities for the…
NHRA announces 2021 Super Stock and Stock class eliminations schedule
NHRA officials have announced a full schedule of Super Stock and Stock class eliminations for 2021. For the first time, Super Stock and Stock competitors will get a chance to race for the coveted class NHRA Wally in each division.
NHRA officials have announced a full schedule of Super Stock and Stock class eliminations for 2021. For the first time, Super Stock and Stock competitors will get a chance to race for the coveted class NHRA Wally in each division.
Class…
Cory Reed and Joey Gladstone change course; prepare to take next step in Pro Stock Motorcycle
Pro Stock Motorcycle teammates Cory Reed and Joey Gladstone have big plans for the 2021 season as they prepare to debut a pair of Vance & Hines prepared Suzuki Hayabusa entries.
Cory Reed went to his first Pro Stock Motorcycle final at the 2016 Reading event, and his teammate, Joey Gladstone, raced to a runner-up finish last year in Dallas. Today, the dynamic duo is more convinced than ever that their first wins…
Snap-on inks new three-year contract with NHRA Funny Car driver Cruz Pedregon
Longtime racing supporter Snap-on Incorporated has extended its contract with two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon for three years, through the 2023 season.
Longtime racing supporter Snap-on Incorporated has extended its contract with two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon. As the primary sponsor of Cruz Pedregon Racing, the agreement will extend the contract for three seasons, through the…
Building (and mounting) better bodies at Cruz Pedregon Racing's shop
The later mid-March start to the 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season has been a bit of a blessing to Cruz Pedregon Racing as they continue to receive and mount new Dodge Hellcat bodies, according to assistant crew chief Rip Reynolds.
NHRA exploring addition of new event following Arizona Nationals cancelation
NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park have made the difficult decision to not host the 2021 NHRA Arizona Nationals, leaving an opening on the 2021 schedule, which NHRA is optimistic will be filled.
NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park have made the difficult decision to not host the 2021 NHRA Arizona Nationals, leaving an opening on the 2021 schedule, which NHRA is optimistic will be filled with an event at a facility that has not hosted…
Anthony Bertozzi preparing to begin Top Dragster title defense in Orlando
Anthony Bertozzi won his first NHRA championship in Super Stock in 2002, and it took him nearly two decades to win another one. If he has his way, a third title won't take nearly as long.
Anthony Bertozzi won his first NHRA championship in Super Stock in 2002, and it took him nearly two decades to win another one. Bertozzi’s quest for a second title ended last season when he finished as the top points earner in Top Dragster presented…