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Robert Hight: 'I can’t wait to get back and try to defend our championship'
After qualifying third in both Pomona and Phoenix with mid-3.8-second passes, defending NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champ Robert Hight's Jimmy Prock-led Auto Club team has just one round-win in two events, but he's confident in his team and their tune-up. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
ROBERT HIGHT | Auto Club Chevy Camaro
Current points position: 7th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.862
Early-season report card:…
Alex Laughlin: 'All we have to do is shove the car back in the trailer, and we are ready to go racing'
Alex Laughlin's 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock start began with great preseason testing before the car stumbled with odd mechanical issues. Laughlin is ready to put all of that behind him and get back in his Chevy Camaro. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
ALEX LAUGHLIN| Laughlin Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro
Current points position: 7th | Best season e.t. to date: 6.546…
NHRA Southern Nationals will celebrate 40th year with nitro, Pro Mods, and more
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will return to Atlanta Dragway Aug. 28-30 for the 40th annual NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway with a diverse slate of competition.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will return to Atlanta Dragway Aug. 28-30 for the 40th annual NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway with a diverse slate of competition.
The Southern Nationals, which previously had been canceled when…
Shawn Langdon: 'I’m trying to stay as fresh as I can so we can be ready to go'
In his return to Top Fuel after two seasons in Funny Car, Shawn Langdon and the DHL team struggled a bit at the first two events of the season, but Langdon has been putting in the wheelwork to stay fresh and dragster-ready. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
SHAWN LANGDON | DHL/Kalitta Motorsports dragster
Current points position: 8th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.699
Early-season report…
JEGS Allstars competition will take place at prestigious U.S. Nationals in 2020
The JEGS Allstars competition, one of the most intense NHRA Sportsman competitions of the year, will take place this year at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
The JEGS Allstars competition, one of the most intense NHRA Sportsman competitions of the year, will take place this year at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The special event, originally scheduled to take place at its…
Hot rod history with Jack Beckman—Episode 6: The 150-mph club, and the challenges to drag racing in 1956
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.
NHRA wins four Telly awards for excellence in video and television in 2019
NHRA was honored recently with four Telly awards for video excellence, including a new Mello Yello commercial and its Speed For All campaign. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens.
NHRA was honored recently with four Telly awards for video excellence, including a new Mello Yello commercial and its Speed For All campaign. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens.
Developed and produced in…
Chris McGaha: 'We’ve come up with some new ideas and we’ve beaten on some things'
As the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series prepares to return to racing, Chris McGaha fills us in on how he's itching to side-step the clutch and launch again. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
CHRIS McGAHA| Harlow Sammons Chevrolet Camaro
Current points position: 6th | Best season e.t. to date: 6.565
Early-season report card: Chris McGaha is…
J.R. Todd: 'I have all the confidence that we will be in contention when it counts'
Two middle-of-the-pack qualifying efforts and first-round losses in Pomona and Phoenix wasn’t quite the start that 2018 season champ J.R. Todd and crew chiefs Jon Oberhofer and Todd Smith were hoping for, but they're eager to make up ground This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
J.R. TODD | DHL Toyota Camry
Current points position: Tied for 10th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.914
Early-season report card:…
Clay Millican: 'I can’t wait to stomp on that loud pedal ... it’s been way too long'
The Mike Kloeber-tuned Parts Plus dragster was solidly in the 3.70s in both Pomona and Phoenix, but the results haven't been there on raceday, so Clay Millican sits ninths in points after two events, but is eager to get back into action. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
CLAY MILLICAN | Parts Plus dragster
Current points position: 9th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.731
Early-season report card:…
Treadwell, Taylor, and Candies lead Southeast winners at Atlanta Dragway
Jenny Treadwell, Corey Taylor, and Brett Candies led the list of champions as the NHRA Southeast Division continued its Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season at Atlanta Dragway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Atlanta Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Jenny Treadwell, Mount Plymouth, Fla., '23 Ford, E/EA, 8.449, 153.20…
Bob Tasca III: 'Trust me, this Motorcraft car is going to have its day in the sun'
The season did not start well for the Tasca Racing team with just one round win in the year's first two events, but the veteran Funny Car driver knows that his team is set up for more success like it enjoyed in 2019. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
BOB TASCA III |Motorcraft Ford Mustang
Current points position: 9th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.883
Early-season report card:…
Top Sportsman king Jeffrey Barker excited about new nitrous Pro Mod entry
Two-time Vortech Superchargers NHRA Top Sportsman champion Jeff Barker checked in with NHRA's Brian Lohnes to talk about the upcoming debut of his new Pro Mod entry and his other racing projects.
Antron Brown: 'I’ve been doing everything I can; I’m gonna come back hungry and ready'
After reuniting with crew chief Brian Corradi for the 2020 season, the year started off with some mixed results for Antron Brown, but the Matco Tools team remains optimistic about the year ahead. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
ANTRON BROWN | Matco Tools dragster
Current points position: 7th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.721
Early-season report card:…
Jason Line: 'It doesn’t matter what track we start with, the cars will all be ready to go when we get the call'
Technically, this the is the last year Pro Stock racers will have to fear lining up against Jason Line. In reality, Line plans to be far more fearsome for the competition in 2021 when his attention is focused 100-percent on engine development. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
Jason Line| Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro
Current points position: 3rd | Best season e.t. to date: 6.558
Early-season report card: Three-time…
Bourgeois, Trumble, and Statler nab Division 4 victories at Tulsa Raceway Park
Former world champion Craig Bourgeois scored in Comp and Hayden Trumble and Conner Statler won in Super Stock and Stock, respectively, to lead the winners list at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., '05…
Fernando Cuadra Jr: 'We’re applying many of the things we learned from the first two races'
The Cuadra Racing team has been busy during this unexpected pause in racing action, and Fernando Cuadra Jr tells us it has allowed them to really up their capabilities. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
FERNANDO CUADRA JR.| Cuadra Racing Mustang
Current points position: Tied for 9th | Best season e.t. to date: 6…
John Force: 'I’ll be ready. I know the car. I could drive it with my eyes closed'
Sixteen-time world champ John Force and new crew chief Danny Hood find themselves in third place after two strong outings to launch the season and perhaps higher if not for that pesky Jack Beckman guy. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
JOHN FORCE | Peak Chevy Camaro
Current points position: 3rd | Best season e.t. to date: 3.848
Early-season report card: …
Rahn Tobler maps out plans and goals for the NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car team
NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car crew chief Rahn Tobler joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype recently to discuss the revised 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule and his team's plans, preparations, and strategy for the road ahead.
Nitro Time Machine Live: Brian Lohnes and Jack Beckman talk Top Fuel blowovers
NHRA's Brian Lohnes was joined by past Funny Car champ Jack Beckman for Nitro Time Machine live to take a look at some wild over-backward Top Fuel blowovers.
READ AND SEE MORE ABOUT TOP FUEL BLOWOVERS IN THE DRAGSTER INSIDER COLUMN:
Top Fuel blowovers, Part 1
Don Garlits, Jimmy King, Jack Martin,…
Leah Pruett: 'This is not the time to test or play; it’s time to run with what we know'
Witha fast start to the 2020 season, Lean Pruett and her team obviously quickly worked out a great setup for 2020, one that she thinks will carry them through the season. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
LEAH PRUETT | Mopar dragster
Current points position: 3rd | Best season e.t. to date: 3.659
Early-season report card: Pruett and…
Ron Capps: 'It’s going to feel crazy the first time any of us steps on the gas for the first time'
A pre-season trailer fire put the team behind the 8 ball and caused them to miss testing, but Ron Capps and the NAPA Auto Parts team rebounded for a strong start to the 2020 season. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
RON CAPPS | NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger
Current points position: 4th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.864
Early-season report card: A…
Doug Kalitta: 'We’re all just really hungry and ready to make it happen'
After missing out on the 2019 Top Fuel championship, Doug Kalitta and the Mac Tools team rebounded with a strong start to 2020 and lead the points after two races. What's ahead for the team and what have they been up to? This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
DOUG KALITTA | Mac Tools dragster
Current points position: 1st | Best season e.t. to date: 3.672
Early-season report card: After…
Bo Butner: 'I feel like when we all come back racing we’ll be stronger than ever!'
Bo Butner has been dubbed the "Luckiest man in Pro Stock," and if the 2020 season goes as he intends, come November he'll be celebrating his second Pro Stock championship on his honeymoon with Stock Eliminator racer Randi Lyn Shipp. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
BO BUTNER| Strutmasters.com Chevrolet Camaro
Current points position: 3rd | Best season e.t. to date: 6.553…
NHRA announces revised schedules for Pro Mod, Top Fuel Harley, Factory Stock Showdown, and Mountain Motor Pro Stock
NHRA officials have announced the revised schedules for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service, the Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Series, the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series, and the Mountain Motor Pro Stock category.
After announcing a revised NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national event schedule yesterday, NHRA officials announced today the schedules for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service, the Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA…
Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis prepares to take center stage in Return to Racing
Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis will host the first two events of NHRA's 2020 Return to Racing schedule with a pair of events in mid-July. Track general manager Kasey Coler talks about the preparations underway for those big events.
Jeg Coughlin Jr: 'It’s time to go. Every round will be as important as the last'
With a dominating series of qualifying performances, Jeg Coughlin Jr has shown no mercy in 2020. As we prepared to return to racing, “the Natural” also returns to his final year of championship-seeking Pro Stock racing. Is the pressure on? Far from it. Coughlin is as cool as ever. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
JEG COUGHLIN JR.| JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro
Current points position: 2nd | Best season e.t. to date:…
NHRA Live: Deconstructing the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule
NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes and NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess went live Wednesday to discuss the newly-released revised 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
Join NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes and NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess live to discuss the newly-released revised 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Watch and ask questions on…
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing returns beginning with two Indianapolis events in July
NHRA Drag Racing will return to the world stage in a major way in mid-July, relaunching its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and associated programs with events on back-to-back weekends at famed Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis that will serve as the launch point for 15 more NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events that will follow.
NHRA Drag Racing will return to the world stage in a major way in mid-July, relaunching its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and associated programs with events on back-to-back weekends at famed Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis.
The two…
Hot rod history with Jack Beckman—Episode 5: The 1955 explosion of drag racing innovation, performance, and media coverage
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.
In the early days of drag racing there were lots of cars, lots of would-be racers, and lots of open land. The one thing in short supply was the structure needed to bring early hot rodders together to turn them into drag racers. Wally Parks, and…