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Highlights from the 50th Gatornationals: Crampton's holeshot win brought out the Kalitta Mosh Pit
After a huge shakeup in crew chiefs, Clay Millican found himself in the Top Fuel final in only his third event. While nobody expected that kind of success so early, defending event winner Richie Crampton dashed Clay's hopes of taking home the 50th Gatornationals Wally.
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Highlights from the 50th Gatornationals: Hight vs. Wilkerson—Funny Car battle to the Final
After making the quickest Funny Car runs of the weekend, Robert Hight made a last-minute lane change that proved to be a critical call as Tim Wilkerson went up in smoke.
See how it all came together at last year’s race as fans, teams, and the drag racing industry all head to Gainesville for the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
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Highlights from the 50th Gatornationals: Bo Butner’s solo-run final in his Pro Stock Camaro
It’s a day Bo Butner and Alex Laughlin will never forget—for very different reasons! It’s the day Laughlin’s team had to back their car away from the starting line, and the day Butner doubled-up with Randi Lyn Shipp to bring home a pair of 50th Gatornationals Wallys.
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Highlights from the 50th Gatornationals: All-Harley-Davidson Pro Stock Motorcycle final
Relive the Pro Stock Motorcycle final where Andrew Hines exacted revenge on Harley-Davidson teammate Eddie Krawiec with a dominating win at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
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Pro Mod midseason review: After Indy win, can Jackson defend his championship?
Coming off a victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, reigning E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series champ “Stevie Fast” Jackson is now focused on winning his second consecutive championship.
Coming off a victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, reigning E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series champ “Stevie Fast” Jackson is now focused on winning his second consecutive championship.
There have been just three races in the E3 Spark…
Bates, Cottrell, and Wittenberg claim 2020 Heritage Series Championships
The goal: come home with a championship trophy. The place: Tulsa Raceway Park. It’s late September and the last event on the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series schedule.
The goal: come home with a championship trophy. The place: Tulsa Raceway Park. It’s late September and the last event on the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series schedule. Kin Bates, Bobby Cottrell, and Pete Wittenberg all arrived at Tulsa…
Final 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series points
Top Fuel
Pos.
Driver
Total
1
Pete Wittenberg
271
2
Tyler Hilton
262…
Nitro Time Machine: Allen Johnson's frightening Pro Stock crash at the 1999 Gatornationals
During the opening round of competition at the 1999 Gatornationals, Allen Johnson walked away from one of the scariest accidents in the history of the Pro Stock class.
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Woodward, Fowler, Rabener double up at Governor's Cup Heritage Series event
Brad Woodard (Jr. Fuel), Tom Fowler (A?Gas), and Mike Rabener (C/Gas) scored wins on both days of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series finale Governors Cup at Sacranento Raceway.
Sacramento Raceway was the place for NHRA’s 2020 final Heritage Series races for Junior Fuel, 7.0 Pro, and Group 2 competitors. With separate points races both Saturday and Sunday, some shuffling of the pack was expected to happen However, the best…
Rebuilding a nitro supercharger, Part 1
Superchargers produce the boost that allow today;s nitro-burning engines to produce 11,000 horsepower, but like every other part, they need servicing. Paul Lee Racin'g Donnie Bender walks us through the steps. First of two parts.
Isenhower, Adams, Ratliff, and Drnach claim Division 3 Summit Series Finals
Devin Isenhower,Derick Adams, Lynda Ratliff, and Jason Drnach were the winners at the 2020 North Central Division NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Devin Isenhower, Lebanon, Ind., '14 American, 4.525, 150.90 def. John Ratulowski Sr., Highland,…
Piper, Charlton, Siebert, and Roetto claim Division 5 Summit Series titles
Larry Piper, Jason Charlton, Luke Siebert, and Patrick Roetto claimed victory in the NHRA West Central Division Summit Racing Series at Heartland Motorsports Park. All four will now compete in the National Championship runoff in Las Vegas in late October.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Larry Piper, Wamego, Kan., '14 Racecraft, 7.593, 168.47 def. Jeremy Hook, Wichita, Kan., '10…
Leibham's Super Streeter takes big victory at Division 4 Moser Shootout
Super Street racer John Leibham drove his ’68 Camaro to victory in the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout held in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader weekend at Texas Motorplex.
Super Street racer John Leibham drove his ’68 Camaro to victory in the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout held in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader weekend at Texas Motorplex.
Leibham ran 7.64…
Northeast Division winners Boyd, Flegal, McLaughlin, and Canole headed to Vegas
Robbie Boyd, Martin Flegal, Joe McLaughlin, and Brain Canole scored wins at theNortheast Division NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals to earn berths in the upcoming National Championship runoff in Las Vegas.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Robbie Boyd, Quackertown, N.J., '12 Miller, 7.802, 169.93 def. Jim Gagnon, Norfolk, Conn., '04…
2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak—Exposed!
Long rumored to be in the works, Dodge gave racers an early look at its 2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak ahead of the 2020 NHRA U.S. Nationals.
“This is the quickest, fastest and most powerful Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak we’ve ever built,” said Tim Kuniskis, Global Head of Alfa Romeo and Head of Passenger Cars – Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA – North America. “And, 50 members of the…
Pro Mod champ Steve Jackson looks to keep rolling at Gainesville Raceway
Following a victory at the U.S. Nationals, E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson is ready to pounce at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
After struggling during the first two races of the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, Stevie “Fast” Jackson returned to his world championship form at the U.S. Nationals. With the next stop on the schedule a trip to where he…
NHRA stars excited for unique history-making opportunity at Gatornationals
The way Shawn Langdon sees it, he has a chance to make NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history at the upcoming 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, and he's not alone -- just ask fellow U.S. Nationals champs Jack Beckman, Erica Enders, and Scotty Pollacheck, too.
The way Shawn Langdon sees it, he has a chance to make NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history at the upcoming 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which takes place Sept. 25-27 at historic Gainesville Raceway.
Coming off a win…
Cobra Jet rematch! See Ford Mustang history made at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
The electric Ford Performance Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 will return to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals for a rematch against its supercharged V8 stablemate. NHRA fans in attendance will see performance history be made.
At the 2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, Funny Car competitors (and old friends) Bob Tasca…
Pro Stock Motorcycle midseason review: Can Pollacheck contend for the title?
Scotty Pollacheck’s win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals was long overdue. He’s now in a position to win the Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle championship but he’s going to have to hold off a large field of contenders to do it.
With the completion of the recent Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, Pro Stock Motorcycle riders have run just three events this season and that means there are just five more opportunities for them to earn points this season. Not since the 1976…
Dave Miller: Diamond in the rough
"Diamond Dave" Miller made a ton of NHRA fans in the early 1980s when he unveiled a 200-inch wheelbase Top Fueler when everyone else was in the 260-inch range. The popular driver passed away recently and is remembered here for his perseverance and passion.
Innovation and experimentation were early hallmarks of drag racing competition, with cars like Lloyd’s Scott Bustle Bomb, the Allison-powered Green Monsters, Jack Chrisman’s sidewinder, and Mickey Thompson’s Panorama Special streamliner showing that…
Next up: Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals promises to be worth the wait
Six months later than anticipated, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will take place at historic Gainesville Raceway on Sept. 25-27 and it promises to deliver all the excitement and drama that fans have come to expect.
Six months later than anticipated, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will take place at historic Gainesville Raceway on Sept. 25-27 and it promises to deliver all the excitement and drama that fans have come to expect. The packed schedule…
Bourgeois doubles up to highlight Division 4 Lucas Oil Series doubleheader
Former Comp eliminator world chamop Craig Bourgeois won both halves of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division doubleheader event at Texas Motorplex.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Texas Motorplex:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., '05 dragster, A/ND, 6.885, 173.90…
NHRA Insider podcast: Talking Indy, Pro Stock Motorcycles, and Pro Modified
National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna joined Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about Pro Stock Motorcycle, the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA US Nationals, Sportsman drag racing, and Pro Modified.
National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna joined Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about Pro Stock Motorcycle, the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA US Nationals, Sportsman drag racing, and Pro Modified.
A wide-ranging…
Complete coverage of the U.S. Nationals highlights new edition of National Dragster
The latest issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, with xomplete coverage from the 2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, is now online, still available free for all to read, and in the mail to NHRA members around the world.
2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S Nationals Super Street Winner Raymond Miller
Raymond Miller is not only the first Super Street winner at the Denso NHRA U.S. Nationals. There is also a good chance that the Mansfield, Ohio, racer will be the only Indy Super Street champ. The 10.90 class was added to the Indy roster in…
2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S Nationals Super Gas Winner Ray Sawyer
Add Ray Sawyer’s name to the short list of drivers who have won both a world championship and the U.S. Nationals after the Division 1 ace scored in Super Gas. Sawyer, who also competed in the JEGS Allstars race, navigated a field of more than 100…
2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S Nationals Super Comp Winner Troy Williams Jr.
Troy Williams Jr., well known for a bracket racing resumé that includes a pair of Million Dollar Race wins, can now add the title of U.S. Nationals Super Comp champion following his final round win against Jerron Settles. Williams, in his FTI…
2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car Winner Doug Gordon
Doug Gordon won his 10th Top Alcohol Funny Car national event title with a strong performance that included a 5.48 in the final, his quickest run of the event. A runner-up at Indy in 2017, Gordon powered past Brian Hough in the final and also…
2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S Nationals Comp Winner Jason Coan
Jason Coan won for the sixth time in Comp eliminator by beating former world champ and JEGS Allstars winner Craig Bourgeois in the final and three of those wins have come at the U.S. Nationals. Driving his four-cylinder powered G/EA Bantam, Coan…
2020 Dodge Spark Plugs U.S Nationals Top Dragster Winner Danny Nelson
A year after winning the world championship in the Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers class, Danny Nelson is now a U.S. Nationals winner following his final round win against JB Strasseweg. The final was over early after Strassweg,…