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Joe Morrison will make Top Fuel debut in Leverich entry this weekend in Indy
When the NHRA’s Return to Racing continues this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals, Joe Morrison will complete his lifelong dream of racing a Top Fuel dragster in NHRA national event competition when he buckles into the Leverich Family dragster for his professional debut.
Photos by Cengiz Basu and Leverich Racing
When the NHRA’s Return to Racing continues this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals, Joe Morrison will complete his lifelong dream of racing a Top Fuel dragster in NHRA national…
No resting on their laurels for Mopar team after explosive final-round win in Indy
Matt Hagan scored the first Funny Car win of NHRA's season restart at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, but it was not cheap, as a supercharger explosion in the final round damaged the Dodge Charger body. Crew chief Dickie Venables explains the process.
E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographer Jerry Foss has been busy all around Lucas Oil Raceway, capturing the sights of NHRA's Return to Racing at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
Billy Torrence comes through in the clutch for sixth Top Fuel win
Due to the busy nature of his Texas-based construction company, Billy Torrence doesn’t compete in all of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events and for that, the rest of the Top Fuel field should be thankful. Torrence, the father of two-time…
Matt Hagan earns career win No. 34 as DSR drivers go three-for-three
Matt Hagan qualified his Mopar Dodge Charger in the top spot at the first two races of the season in Pomona and Phoenix but had little to show for it other than a semifinal loss in Pomona. The two-time champion quickly rectified that by winning his 34th career Funny Car title at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at Indy.
Matt Hagan qualified his Mopar Dodge Charger in the top spot at the first two races of the season in Pomona and Phoenix but had little to show for it other than a semifinal loss in Pomona. The two-time champion quickly rectified that by winning his…
Line celebrates farewell tour with a victory for the 17th straight season
Earlier this year, Jason Line announced plans to retire from driving in the Pro Stock class at the end of the 2020 season and knowing that his swan song is just around the corner, he’s determined to make the most of it.
Earlier this year, Jason Line announced plans to retire from driving in the Pro Stock class at the end of the 2020 season and knowing that his swan song is just around the corner, he’s determined to make the most of it. After a runner-up at the…
“Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler becomes NHRA’s latest first-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion
For the first the first time since 2004, the Pro Stock Motorcycle class has welcomed back-to-back first time winners after Ryan Oehler stopped three-time world champion Matt Smith in the final round of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
For the first the first time since 2004, the Pro Stock Motorcycle class has welcomed back-to-back first time winners after Ryan Oehler stopped three-time world champion Matt Smith in the final round of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals. Oehler…
News and notes from the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at Indy
Cleaning out the reporter's notebook on the final day of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis.
Between Friday’s test session and Sunday’s final eliminations, team owner Jim Head changed bodies twice on his Head Contractors and Engineers Mustang Funny Car. Driver Blake Alexander made several runs on Friday with a blue Mustang…
New car and new format helps fuel Terry McMillen’s championship aspirations
Terry McMillen’s and his Amalie Top Fuel team are often described as underdogs and regarded as one of the class’ smaller independent squads, but their little guy status goes only so far.
Terry McMillen’s and his Amalie Top Fuel team are often described as underdogs and regarded as one of the class’ smaller independent squads, but their little guy status goes only so far. For one, McMillen kept his entire crew employed during the…
E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview
Catch all the racing action from the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series return to action at the E3 Spark Pluge NHRA Nationals at historic Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis.
Following an exciting day of qualifying, the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals concludes with Sunday eliminations at 9 a.m. (EDT). The qualifying leaders in each of the four Mello Yello series professional classes include Steve Torrence (Top Fuel),…
E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographer Jerry Foss has been busy all around Lucas Oil Raceway, capturing the sights of NHRA's Return to Racing at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
Steve Torrence, Tommy Johnson Jr., Jason Line, and Eddie Krawiec lead the way in NHRA’s return
Standout performances by Steve Torrence, Tommy Johnson Jr., Jason Line and Eddie Krawiec highlight a wild day of qualifying as NHRA makes its long-awaited return at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
Two-time Mello Yello champ Steve Torrence earned the top spot in Top Fuel for the 25th time in his career thanks to a solid 3.779 blast in his Capco Contractors dragster during Saturday’s second qualifying session at the E3…
High school diploma in hand, Mason McGaha ready to embark on his next chapter as an NHRA Pro Stock racer
Mason McGaha isn’t the first kid to get a new car after graduating high school, but in this instance, 18-year old McGaha’s new whip happens to be a 213-mph Pro Stock Camaro that is .a near twin to the one his father, Chris, has driven to eight wins in 11 final rounds since 2015
Mason McGaha isn’t the first kid to get a new car after graduating high school, but in this instance, 18-year old McGaha’s new whip happens to be a 213-mph Pro Stock Camaro that is a near twin to the one his father, Chris, has driven to eight wins…
How to have a social-distanced watch party with your NHRA fan friends
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing returns to the small screen today with two qualifying shows on FS1, at 4:30 and 8 p.m. Eastern. Gather your family and connect online with your friends to share the racing excitement.
You’ve been waiting a long time for this. On July 11 and 12, NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competition returns to FS1 and Fox broadcasting to bring you the side-by-side competition you’ve been craving—live from Indianapolis. Drag racing fans…
E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Saturday Preview
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series makes its long-awaited return with the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, the first of two events at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis.
Following a four month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series makes its triumphant return with this weekend’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at historic Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis. After two days of testing,…
Every Launch. Every Time Slip. Every Track. #EveryRoundCounts
The 2020 season of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series launches again with two rounds of qualifying and four rounds of eliminations at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Terry McMillen and Matt Hagan lead the way after day two of Indy testing
Terry McMillen and Matt Hagan made the quickest runs of the day in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively during the second day of open testing at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis. The runs were made in advance of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, which begins tomorrow.
Terry McMillen and Matt Hagan made the quickest runs of the day in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively during the second day of open testing at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis. The runs were made in advance of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals,…
Idle for long months, NHRA pros revel in two-day Indy test session
On the sidelines for four months or more, NHRA Mello Yello Series pro racers are both grateful and excited to be back at the track, doing what they love to do.
“I can’t even begin to tell you how much I’ve missed this,” said three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey as she climbed off her Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson following a time trial run on Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis…
Jonnie Lindberg 'honored' to substitute for Bob Tasca III at Indy restart race
Two-time NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Jonnie Lindberg spoke recently to NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss his role as a substitute driver this weekend for Bob Tasca III, who tested positive for COVID-19.
Allan Industries steps up as primary sponsor for Doug Foley at Indy event
Allan Industries, a leader in janitorial and disaster restoration services, has signed on as the primary sponsor on Doug Foley’s Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
Allan Industries, a leader in janitorial and disaster restoration services, has signed on as the primary sponsor on Doug Foley’s Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals. The race is the first NHRA Mello Yello…
Kalitta team turns to professionals for disinfecting, decontaminating trailers
Kalitta Motorsports partnered with Clean Harbors disinfect and decontaminate its racecar haulers and support trailers prior to this weekend's event.
NHRA announces changes to 2020 driver replacement, oildown penalty rules
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, NHRA has temporarily modified its points-based replacement driver and oildown policies.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, NHRA has temporarily modified its points-based replacement driver and oildown policies.
Effective July 11, 2020, and notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, if the original driver is replaced due to COVID-…
Indy Thursday Testing Notebook; NHRA pros return to action
Notes and news from Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis during the first day of professional testing in advance of this weekend’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
For the first time since late the Arizona Nationals in late February, NHRA Mello Yello series pros hit the track at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis for a full day of testing ahead of this the long-awaited return to action at…
Erica Enders settles comfortably into role as mentor, but also committed to learning
As a driver, three-time and reigning Pro Stock champion Erica Enders is still very much on top of her game, but her role at Elite Performance goes well beyond that of just hired gun.
As a driver, three-time and reigning Pro Stock champion Erica Enders is still very much on top of her game, but her role at Elite Performance goes well beyond that of just hired gun. The Elite team has lately welcomed several new drivers to the Pro…
Troy Coughlin Jr. excited about Pro Stock debut this weekend at Indy event
Third-generation racer Troy Coughlin Jr. will make making his official NHRA Pro Stock debut at this weekend's E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals. He chatted via Skype with NHRA's Brian Lohnes about the big weekend ahead.
NHRA National Dragster continues coverage of season reboot in latest issue
The latest issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, available now online for free and also in the mail to NHRA members around the world, continues coverage of the NHRA Return To Racing with season previews/reviews for the Top Fuel Harley, Pro Mod, NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, and more.
Testing under way in Indy in advance of E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals
And we're back!!! Testing is underway at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in advance of Saturday's NHRA Return to Racing at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Naitonals. We've got some early video footage to show.
NHRA Insider: Planning for the Unplannable
What kind of planning went into this weekend's Return To Racing in Indy? Host Brian Lohnes is joined by the NHRA's Kasey Coler, who was a point man on the development of the COVID-19 procedures and strategies for NHRA fans, racers, and media at Lucas Oil Raceway.
The wait is over; let's go racing
It’s been more than four months since the COVID-19 pandemic halted the 2020 NHRA season but the wheels are once again turning for Mello Yello Series pros with this weekend’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Indianapolis.
It’s been more than four months since the Covid-19 pandemic halted the 2020 NHRA season but the wheels are once again turning for Mello Yello Series pros with this weekend’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Indianapolis. The first two events in…
Hot rod history with Jack Beckman—Episode 9: A quintessential year in drag racing begins in 1959
Jack Beckman: NHRA Funny Car driver, drag racing instructor, car guy, and hot-rod historian. During this pause in racing action, Jack is taking us through his favorite moments in drag racing history.
Episode 9 of my Hot Rod History series with #DodgeGarage is out! Check it out! 👇
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