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Ten great drag racing movies to help get you through the racing break
If you’re a drag racing fan, what’s better than a movie about your favorite motorsport to while away the hours? Here’s our list of 10 of our most treasured movies about drag racing.
Whether you’re relaxing on your couch streaming entertainment or at the local movie theater, who doesn’t love a good flick? And if you’re a drag racing fan – and we know you are – what’s better than a movie about your favorite motorsport? Many of…
Nitro Time Machine: Shirley Muldowney goes on a wild ride in 1990
Shirley Muldowney went on a wild ride against Gary Ormsby at the 1990 NHRA Arizona Nationals in her Rahn Tobler-tuned Otter Pops Top Fuel dragster.
The 1990 NHRA Arizona Nationals took a turn for the worst for Shirley Muldowney, who went on a wild ride in her Rahn Tobler-tuned Otter Pops Top Fuel dragster. Watch the run in this NHRA Nitro Time Machine and check out more…
Weekend Update with Brian Lohnes: iRacing, WoO, and 'Bunny' Burkett
NHRA on FOX lead announcer Brian Lohnes catches up with the latest news and views from our world, including the iRacing phenomenon and the passing of Carol “Bunny” Burkett.
Fairplex opens drive-through food pantry on Pomona’s famous 1/4-mile during COVID-19 pandemic
In a partnership with Sowing Seeds for Life from La Verne Calif., the Fairplex has announced it will host a drive-through food pantry on the first and third Wednesday of each month during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former NHRA Super Stock world champion Charlie Taylor passes away
Former NHRA world champion Charlie Taylor died Saturday, April 4. Taylor, a member of the NHRA Southeast Division Hall of Fame, won the NHRA Super Stock championship in 1981, the same year that his younger brother Jeff won the Stock crown.
Former NHRA world champion Charlie Taylor died Saturday, April 4. His death was reported on Facebook by his younger brother, Jeff.
Charlie Taylor, a member of the NHRA Southeast Division Hall of Fame, won the NHRA Super Stock championship in 1981…
NHRA Funny Car stars Ron Capps, Cruz Pedregon will take to virtual dirt again
NHRA Funny Car stars Ron Capps and Cruz Pedregon will be back in action on the virtual dirt Wednesday night on FS-1 for another round of iRacing action
NHRA Funny Car stars Ron Capps and Cruz Pedregon will be back in action on the virtual dirt Wednesday night on FS-1 for another round of iRacing action
“The Greatest Show on Dirt” did not disappoint in its Wednesday Night iRacing debut last…
Pioneering female racer, national event winner Carol 'Bunny' Burkett passes away
Carol “Bunny” Burkett, one of the most popular and successful pioneer female drag racing drivers, passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday, April 4 due to natural causes.
Carol “Bunny” Burkett, one of the most popular and successful pioneer female drag racing drivers, passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday, April 4 due to natural causes.
Burkett, who got her nickname from her brief stint as a hostess at…
WATCH! Don "The Snake" Prudhomme win his final Top Fuel race at the 1994 AAA NHRA FallNationals—Rare Photos and Broadcast
Don Prudhomme earned his final Top Fuel win in Dallas in 1994. Watch the whole race, see The Snake's final verses Cory McClenathan, and check out these historic photos from the 1994 AAA NHRA FallNationals.
Fan Fotos: Top Fuelers, Funny Cars, and Pro Stockers of the early 1980s, Part 2
Continue your trip down memory lane with these fan-submitted photos from NHRA national events of the early 1980s, including photos of Don Garlits, Tom McEwen, and many more,
We’re back for Part 2 of Insider reader Jim Riddiford’s Fan Fotos, a collection of images shot in the early 1980s at places like Orange County Int’l Raceway, Bakersfield Raceway, and Ontario Motor Speedway. If you missed Part 1, you can…
Nitro Time Machine: Upsets ruled the 1990 Winternationals
The 1990 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals featured a pair of major upsets courtesy of K.C. Spurlock and Lori Johns. Watch their incredible wins in this edition of NHRA Nitro Time Machine.
K.C. Spurlock and Lori Johns opened the 1990 season with spectacular upsets at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Watch the two earn big wins in this edition of NHRA Nitro Time machine and check out even more …
Torrence Racing, Don Garlits, and the story behind one of the coolest tribute cars ever
When NHRA was forced to suspend the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in March, it postponed until this weekend Torrence Racing’s Don Garlits tribute Top Fueler. In this repost from March, here's the story behind the car's design and execution.
There’s a long list of reasons that we were all disappointed when NHRA was forced to suspend the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series portion of the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in March, but one of them had to be not getting to see Torrence Racing’s…
NHRA announces tentative revised 2020 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of the sport earn their racing stripes, will tentatively resume May 15-17 with events in Division 2 at Atlanta Dragway and Division 4 at Alamo City Motorplex.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of the sport earn their racing stripes, returns to action after a hiatus stemming from the COVID-19 global pandemic. Drivers are eager to return to competition at premier racing…
Revised 2020 NHRA national event category schedule announced
NHRA has released the revised event-by-event class schedule, a matrix that includes which classes from all of its series will compete at which NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events in 2020.
NHRA officials have released a revised 2020 category and class racing schedule.
Due to the ongoing uncertainty of the current pandemic, NHRA has made the difficult decision to cancel Stock and Super Stock class eliminations at all Mello Yello…
Nitro Time Machine: Watch Al Segrini's wild victory at the 1985 Winternationals
Al Segrini scored a magnificent win at the 1985 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, traveling all the way from Massachusetts to bag the Funny Car Wally. Watch the victory in this edition of the NHRA Nitro Time Machine.
Funny Car legend Al Segrini picked up the 1985 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Wally in spectacular fashion after traveling all the way from Massachusetts. Watch Segrini's victory in this edition of NHRA Nitro Time Machine and check out…
90 Seconds with J.R. Todd
NHRA Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd goes one on one to answer burning questions concerning his favorite moments from his career and favorite (and least favorite) opponents.
GALLERY: Stockers are way cool
The NHRA Stock Eliminator class features the greatest collection of classic and modern muscle cars in the world. Today's gallery features some of our current favorites.
Join Top Fuel racers Steve Torrence and Austin Prock for a Facebook Live BBQ
Steve Torrence and Austin Prock hosted a Facebook Live BBQ on Thursday where fans could see what the two are cooking up.
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Ron Capps and Cruz Pedregon take on World of Outlaws and NASCAR in a virtual Sprint Car and Dirt Late Model Race—Tune-in tonight at 8 p.m. ET on FS1
This is no April Fool’s joke, FOX Sports and World of Outlaws are teaming up with iRacing to host a virtual dirt track race tonight—and you can catch all the virtual dirt-slinging, left-hand-turning racing action on FS1.
This online event marks the beginning of a weekly FS1 series of iRacing competitions to be hosted at various virtual racetracks. And based on the fan popularity and early success of Funny Car…
NHRA National Dragster will temporarily shift to a free-to-all digital magazine
NHRA National Dragster and NHRA Members are announcing a temporary shift to a free, digital bi-monthly magazine format until the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series resumes.
With the declaration by NHRA officials that the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule will tentatively resume June 5, 2020, NHRA National Dragster and NHRA Members are announcing a temporary shift to a free, digital bi-monthly…
Color our world! Downloadable racing images for your kids to color
Kids, like adults, are probably going a little stir crazy during the “Stay At Home” days, but we’ve got you covered with five great colorable drawings to share with your family and friends. Download, color, and share. We'll print the best submissions!
Kids, like adults, are probably going a little stir crazy during the “Stay At Home” days, but we’ve got you covered with five great colorable drawings to share with your family and friends.
Just click on the image (or link below); you can either…
A deeper look at the new revised schedules for NHRA's specialty series
NHRA on FOX announcer Brian Lohnes walks racers and fans though the recent schedule revisions 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.
Weekend Update with Brian Lohnes, March 31: Your Tuesday NHRA catch-up
NHRA on FOX lead announcer Brian Lohnes checks in with the latest updates from the world of NHRA drag racing with news on NHRA drivers Ron Capps, Shawn Langdon, and Cruz Pedregon taking on the best from other motorsports in virtual competition.
Jonnie Lindberg remains busy building chassis in home shop
Jonnie Lindberg hasn't lost any time during the pause in the racing schedule. The former Top Alcohol Funny Car champion driver is hard at work in his home shop building chassis in Indiana.
Swedish racer Jonnie Lindberg has more than driving talent on his resume. The former Top Alcohol Funny Car champion remains hard at work in his home shop in Indiana building chassis while the racing season is on hold. Lindberg gives a look…
Revised 2020 Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series announced
Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley racing returns to action at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, continuing the 10-race season at the prestigious Gatornationals.
The Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley season roars back to life at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals June 5-7 and completes its 10-race season with its first appearance at the Dodge NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas. The Top Fuel Harley…
NHRA releases revised schedule for 2020 Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibitions
The popular Mountain Motor Pro Stock class will return to action at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago, and will also make stops in Denver, Brainerd, and St. Louis this season.
NHRA officials have released a revised 2020 schedule for Mountain Motor Pro Stock category, which will now compete at four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events. The MMPS class will race July 9-12 at the Route 66 Nationals in Chicago, and will…
NHRA announces revised schedule 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 national event schedule last week, NHRA officials have announced the schedules for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod…
Revised 2020 SamTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown schedule announced
The SAM Tech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will return at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals June 5-7 for the first of eight events scheduled this season.
The School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will take center stage during eight NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events this season beginning with the prestigious Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, June 5-7. The…
NHRA announces revised E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing Series schedule
Get all the information you need on the 12-race E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series here, including where you can see Stevie "Fast" Jackson defend his first NHRA world championship.
The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series kicks off at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and concludes its 12-races season at the Dodge NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The season, which runs four months and spans the…
DSR/DSM partner with Stratasys to aid in the fight of COVID-19 pandemic
Don Schumacher Racing and Don Schumacher Motorsports have joined the fight to help protect our nation’s brave health care workers on the front lines tirelessly treating patients seeking medical assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) and Don Schumacher Motorsports (DSM), DSR’s manufacturing arm, have joined the fight to help protect our nation’s brave health care workers on the front lines tirelessly treating patients seeking medical assistance during…
What NHRA's 1955 Nationals can teach us about fortitude during a pause in racing—97 Rare Photos!
In 1955, the NHRA staged its first national event in Great Bend, Kan. Heavy rains forced Wally Parks to reschedule the completion of the event nearly two months later—and NHRA drag racers proved the competition would be worth the wait.
