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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championship points structure
After announcing the revised 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, NHRA officials outlined the structure for Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championships.
After announcing a revised NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule today, NHRA officials wanted to repost an announcement from May 19, 2020 regarding the structure for Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championship.
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California Hot Rod Reunion canceled
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum officials have announced the cancellation of the 2020 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif.
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum officials announced today the cancellation of the 2020 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif.
“We made…
NHRA announces relocation of Summit Racing Series National Championship
NHRA officials have announced that the Summit Racing Series National Championships will be contested at the Dodge NHRA Finals, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
NHRA officials have announced that the Summit Racing Series National Championships will be contested at the Dodge NHRA Finals, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Racers from all over the country will converge upon…
JEGS Allstars Fast Facts
Now celebrating its 36th year, the JEGS Allstars competition is one of the most highly anticipated events of the season for racers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Racers can only qualify for one of the coveted spots on the JEGS Allstars…
JEGS Allstars event adds extra drama to historic U.S. Nationals
The best Sportsman racers that NHRA has to offer are headed for historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis this weekend to take part in the 36th annual JEGS Allstars, a special event held Friday at the Denso Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals.
The best Sportsman racers that NHRA has to offer are headed for historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis this weekend to take part in the 36th annual JEGS Allstars, a special event held during the Denso Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals. The event was…
Special bonuses on the line for JEGS Allstars competitors at U.S. Nationals
In addition to the prestige and cash prizes that go with winning the JEGS Allstars competition, racers in the annual Sportsman-racer clash this year will also be vying for JEGS Performance Gift Cards during competition Friday at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
In addition to the prestige and cash prizes that go with winning the JEGS Allstars competition, racers in the annual Sportsman-racer clash this year will also be vying for JEGS Performance Gift Cards during competition Friday at the Denso Spark…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals entry list approaches 900 competitors
In the midst of what, by any measure, has been a challenging year, racers have continued to turn out and show their support for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and Lucas Oil Series events. That trend continued this week when the final entry list for the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals closed with an official tally of 891 entries across 17 eliminators.
In the midst of what, by any measure, has been a challenging year, racers have continued to turn out and show their support for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and Lucas Oil Series events. That trend continued this week when the final entry list…
Justin Ashley Racing adds Manscaped sponsorship beginning at U.S. Nationals
Rookie Top Fuel racer Justin Ashley has added Manscaped as a major associate sponsor. The marketing partnership will cover the remainder of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season beginning this weekend at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Rookie Top Fuel racer Justin Ashley has added Manscaped as a major associate sponsor. The marketing partnership will cover the remainder of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season beginning this weekend at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S…
Alexis DeJoria ready to pursue second Indy Funny Car title
Alexis DeJoria won the Denso U.S. Nationals Funny Car title in 2014. Now, after a successful test session, she's looking for a second title with her ROKiT/ABK Beer Toyota.
Defending Top Alcohol Dragster champion Megan Meyer to step away following 2020
Megan Meyer, the defending NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster, world champion, will step away from the class after completing the 2020 season. Meyer won the championship driving the NGK Spark Plugs A/Fuel dragster tuned by her father and team owner, Randy Meyer.
Megan Meyer, the defending NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster, world champion, will step away from the class after completing the 2020 season. Meyer won the championship driving the NGK Spark Plugs A/Fuel dragster tuned by her father and team owner,…
Virtual NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) program offers digital curriculum
In light of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of state and local agencies, NHRA Youth and Education Services will now offer a brand-new digital curriculum to schools.
In light of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of state and local agencies, NHRA Youth and Education Services will now offer a brand-new digital curriculum to schools.
This Virtual NHRA YES…
It was a Pro Stock superhero showdown at the 1980 U.S. Nationals
The final foursome in Pro Stock at the 1980 U.S. Nationals included class legends Bob Glidden, Lee Shepherd, Bill Jenkins, and Frank Iaconio in a battle royale. Who won? You'll have to watch the video!
1978 U.S. Nationals Funny Car flashback: The curious case of Mr. Colson
When Kenny Bernstein was unable to compete in the second round of Funny Car at the 1978 U.S. Nationals, Ron Colson was set to take a bye run into the semifinals in Roland Leong's Monza. But things didn't go exactly as planned.
Bourgeois, Miller, and Latino star at Division 4 Alamo City Motorplex event
Craig Bourgeois, Jeff Miller, and David Latino were among the chamopions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division wasin action at Alamo City Motorplex.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Alamo City Motorplex:
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Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., '05…
Reliving the U.S. Nationals Top Fuel final that no one will ever forget
Even 50 years later, it remains among the most dramatic and poignant footage ever recorded at an NHRA national event. The 1970 U.S. Nationals Top Fuel final, Don Prudhomme vs. Jim Nicoll. Nicoll’s clutch explodes at the finish line, cutting his front-engine dragster in two at his feet.
Even 50 years later, it remains among the most dramatic and poignant footage ever recorded at an NHRA national event. The 1970 U.S. Nationals Top Fuel final, Don Prudhomme vs. Jim Nicoll. Nicoll’s clutch explodes at the finish line, cutting his…
Angelle Sampey revels in long-awaited first Harley-Davidson victory
It took longer than she expected, but three-time world champ Angelle Sampey is hoping her recent Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals was a sign of things to come.
“I’ll bet you thought I was dead. I ain’t dead yet.”
The quote sounds very much like something John Force could have uttered but, in fact, it came from Angelle Sampey following her most recent win at the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented…
The Super Stock Dart everyone wants to beat at the Dodge NHRA Hemi Challenge
We go one-on-one with Jimmy Daniels, the man whose SS/AH ’68 Dodge Dart has won the Dodge NHRA Hemi Challenge for the last four years in a row—he’s the one the competition is coming gunning for this year.
Where did this ’68 Dodge Dart come from?
We purchased the car from Ray and David Barton, at Ray Barton Race Engines, but prior to that, they got it from a fellow named Tom Parham. Tom…
First-round matchups set for Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle at Indy
The first-round pairings for the Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle, which will be conducted at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, were determined in an online conference call hosted by NHRA’s Brian Lohnes
The first-round pairings for the Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle, which will be conducted at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, were determined in an online conference call hosted by NHRA’s Brian Lohnes
The first-round…
Cowie, Hough, and Engels top Northwest winners at Yellowstone Drag Strip
Shawn Cowie, Brian Hough, and Doug Engels led the list of champions as tThe NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' Northwest Division was in action at Yellowstone Drag Strip.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Yellowstone Drag Strip:
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Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 15.462, 47.97 def. Joey…
50 years ago at Indy, Don Schumacher collected career win No. 1 for his team
Next weekend, either Jack Beckman or Matt Hagan will collect win No. 350 for the Don Schumacher Racing enterprise in the delayed final round of the Lucas OIL NHRA Summernationals. The team's first victory came from the boss, who won Funny Car at the 1970 U.S. Nationals.
Tony Schumacher, Bob Tasca III join pre-U.S. Nationals testing in Indianapolis
Testing ahead of next weekend's Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals continued Wednesday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis with 10-time Indy Top Fuel winner Tony Schumacher and Funny Car ace Bob Tasca III joining the parade of cars running down the historic dragstrip.
Weld Racing's drag racing wheels—explained
To learn more about modern racing wheels, we turned to Josh Hamming, Technical Sales Specialist—Drag Race & Street/Strip at Weld Racing.
Drag racers are forever experimenting with ways to accelerate a vehicle from a standing start and cover the distance of the track in the most efficient manner. Over time, racers have asked many questions, created new theories, and ultimately found…
David Rampy will return at Indy for final shot at first JEGS Allstars victory
NHRA Sportsman-racing superstars David Rampy, who retired from driving ta the end of the 2019 season, will come out of retirement for one final race to try to win his first JEGS Allstars at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
NHRA Sportsman-racing superstars David Rampy, who retired from driving ta the end of the 2019 season, will come out of retirement for one final race to try to win his first JEGS Allstars at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
With 100…
Pre-U.S. Nationals testing under way at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis
Race teams are testing at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in advance of next weekend's Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals. Among those making passes were J.R. Todd, Doug Kalitta, Alexis DeJoria, and others.
Schedule update for Alamo City Motorplex Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event
With the uncertainty poised by incoming Hurricane Laura, NHRA officials are adjusting the event schedule for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Alamo City Motorplex.
With the uncertainty poised by incoming Hurricane Laura, NHRA officials are adjusting the event schedule for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Alamo City Motorplex.
NHRA officials and Alamo Motorplex staff are following the current…
Meet the new President of PRI, Dr. Jamie Meyer
The racecar czar tapped to make motorsports top-of-mind in every American household
Dr. Meyer holds a Ph.D in anatomy and cell biology, but his true calling in life has been performanceproducts and speed. He’s a drag racer by nature, holds an NHRA competition license, and also sits on the Board of Directors of SEMA. General Motors…
Jeg Coughlin Jr. now among ‘The Great Eight’ of all-time NHRA event winners
With his Pro Stock victory at the recent Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented by Pennzoil, Jeg Coughlin moved into a tie with Top Fuel great Tony Schumacher for the No. 8 spot on NHRA’s all-time wins list with 84 victories.
With his Pro Stock victory at the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented by Pennzoil, Jeg Coughlin moved into a tie with Top Fuel great Tony Schumacher for the No. 8 spot on NHRA’s all-time wins list with 84 victories. Both are just one win behind Pro…
Triple threat Aaron Stanfield stays busy in Pro Stock, Factory Stock, and Top Dragster
Third-generation prodigy Aaron Stanfield joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about racing in Pro Stock, Factory Stock, and Top Dragster, and his prospects for success at the upcoming Denso U.S. Nationals.
See it first! Ford’s electric Cobra Jet Mustang to run at U.S.Nationals
Ford’s all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 Mustang will make its public debut at the 2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Proving once again that drag racing is still Detroit’s best laboratory.
James Watt is smiling down on drag racers. Most people think of lightbulbs when they hear his name, but Watt wasn’t an electricity guy, he was a power guy. A true hot rodder, Watt literally invented the concept of horsepower. His contributions to…
Tickets on sale for action-packed AAA Texas FallNationals in October
Celebrating its 35th year of showcasing the fastest sport in the world, Texas Motorplex is moving forward with the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in October. All four Mello Yello classes plus Pro Mod, Top Fuel Harley, and Factory Stock will be contested at the event.
Celebrating its 35th year of showcasing the fastest sport in the world, Texas Motorplex is moving forward with the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in October. The NHRA AAA Texas FallNationals will be contested Oct. 15-18 at the world-class…