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Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the 2024 U.S. Nationals
To kick off The Big Go!, the NHRA was honored to host the second annual Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the 2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Forrest Lucas honored with NHRA Lifetime Achievement award
Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas has been awarded the prestigious NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented at the annual Sportsman Appreciation Dinner held at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas has been awarded the prestigious NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented at the annual Sportsman Appreciation Dinner held during the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
Lemonade stand at U.S. Nationals to benefit Riley’s Children's Hospital
On Sunday of the 70th Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the daughters of several prominent racers and officials will be dispensing drinks from the Princess Pink Lemonade Stand and donating the proceeds to Riley Children’s Hospital.
A host of future drag racers, including many of the stars of the popular Baby Walker and Toddler Tricycle Nationals, are proving this weekend that you’re never too young to begin helping those who are less fortunate.
On Sunday, during the 70th…
Tony Stewart Racing will honor Direct Connection 50th anniversary at Indy
Tony Stewart Racing will honor the 50th anniversary of the birth of Direct Connection, the legendary Dodge performance parts brand, at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with special red, white, and blue livery.
Tony Stewart Racing will honor the 50th anniversary of the birth of Direct Connection, the legendary Dodge performance parts brand, at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with special red, white, and blue livery at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
Antron Brown seeking his third straight Top Fuel win at the Big Go
Antron Brown has rolled to back-to-back Top Fuel wins at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, and a third straight victory would continue to build an already impressive legacy at the prestigious event.
Five wins at the world’s biggest drag race have put Antron Brown on the path to becoming a Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals legend. He’s rolled to back-to-back wins at the Big Go, and a third straight victory would continue to build an already impressive…
PlayNHRA update: 2024 Mission Foods world championship odds released
Current points leaders Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera have all been labeled as the favorites to win 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series championships.
The many drag racing fans who are taking part in PlayNHRA will now have the opportunity to place wagers on the winners of Professional championships in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The experts at Alt Sports Data recently released their…
Tricky Tipster, Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
The experts at Alt Sports Data have set the opening lines for this week’s event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and they have chosen Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera as the pre-race favorites.
It’s not that the first 13 events of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season didn’t matter, but as the tour rolls into historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the 70th running of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, it’s hard to…
The Most Wonderful Week of The Year: An Insider's Take on Indy
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you through the myriad of reasons this 70th running of the NHRA U.S. Nationals means so much to the racers, the fans, and the sport as a whole.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you through the myriad of reasons this 70th running of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals means so much to the racers, the fans, and the sport as a…
NHRA Drag Racing legends will help celebrate 70th Toyota U.S. Nationals
An all-star lineup of drag racing royalty will be on hand at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park to help NHRA celebrate the 70th anniversary of its biggest, oldest, and most prestigious event, the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
An all-star lineup of drag racing royalty will be on hand at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park to help NHRA celebrate the 70th anniversary of its biggest, oldest, and most prestigious event, the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Seven-time U.S.…
Westerfield, Bates shine at Summer Nationals at Woodburn Dragstrip
Shane Westerfield and Kin Bates led the list of NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series winners at the Summer Nationals at Woodburn Dragstrip.
Final results from the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, Summer Nationals at Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Ore.r
Nostalgia Funny Car
Shane Westerfield, Lake Forrest, Ca., ’69 Camaro, 5.648, 262.92 def. Jeff Arend, LaVerne, Ca, ’77…
IGTG to partner with Dallas Glenn and Greg Anderson for U.S. Nationals
Innovative Global Technology Group (IGTG), a national IT consulting company, will be featured on the KB Titan Racing Pro Stock cars of Dallas Glenn and Greg Anderson during the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Innovative Global Technology Group (IGTG), a national IT consulting company, will be featured on the KB Titan Racing Pro Stock cars of Dallas Glenn and Greg Anderson during the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Glenn sits at the top of the points…
NHRA names Jason Dierdorff Director of Event Security and Logistics
NHRA officials have announced that Jason Dierdorff has been named NHRA Director of Event Security and Logistics. Dierdorff brings a wealth of experience to the position, previously serving as the Deputy Chief of Administration at the Speedway Police Department.
NHRA officials have announced that Jason Dierdorff has been named NHRA Director of Event Security and Logistics. Dierdorff, who is based out of NHRA’s Indianapolis office, brings a wealth of experience to the position, previously serving as the…
Geoff Turk is all about breaking barriers in Factory X
Geoff Turk likes to be a step ahead. He's a thinker, a planner, and – most importantly – a doer when it comes to breaking barriers. Turk is determined to be the first and fastest, and he's making history in the Holley EFI NHRA Factory X class, aligning his program with those goals.
Geoff Turk likes to be a step ahead. He's a thinker, a planner, and – most importantly – a doer when it comes to breaking barriers. Turk is determined to be the first and fastest, and he's making history in the Holley EFI NHRA Factory X class,…
Alex Xydias (1922 - 2024)
Godspeed to one of hot rodding’s forefathers—and one of Wally Parks' dearest friends
The NHRA mourns the loss of Alex Xydias, a legendary racer, speed-shop owner, filmmaker, publisher, and one of Wally Parks' dearest friends. Xydias passed away this week, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that has deeply impacted the automotive…
Driven: Larry 'Spiderman' McBride
Ride along with Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry "Spiderman" McBride throughout the weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals as he powers his way to vitory.
Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series to hold SRI Pro Mod Showdown in Indy
SRI and Finish Line Consultants have announced the SRI Pro Mod Showdown will also be contested during Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ qualifying as part of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
Already the biggest event of the season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ for a variety of reasons, SRI and Finish Line Consultants have announced the SRI Pro Mod Showdown will also be contested during qualifying…
Sackman, Foster lead the way at Division 3 Battle at the Beech
Zach Sackman and Chris Foster led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Beech Bend Race Park for the annual Battle at the Beech.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Battle at the Beech:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Zach Sackman, Channahon, Ill., 5.303, 275.17 def. Jared Dreher,…
From Muldowney to Zetterström, the history of female NHRA Top Fuel drivers
Beginning with Shirley Muldowney in 1974 through Ida Zetterström's debut last weekend in Brainerd, 24 women have raced in NHRA national event Top Fuel competition. Here’s a quick look at those two dozen nitro-fueled females.
Top Fuel has had more female competitors than any other NHRA Pro class, and Ida Zetterström’s Top Fuel debut last weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd made her the 24th woman to compete in drag racing’s quickest class. Here’s a quick…
First-time winners carved out legacies in 2010s, 2020s at Toyota U.S. Nationals
For nearly 70 years, racers have chased the ultimate glory at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, including several marquee and star drivers who cashed in for the very first time during the 2010s and thus far in the 2020s.
It’s been said that no racer’s legacy is complete without a win at the prestigious Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Known as the world’s biggest drag race, a victory in Indy is the one that every competitor wants, and that will be the case at this year’s…
Action heats up for upcoming NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals
Starting next weekend, the race is on for drivers in the NHRA Summit Racing Series to compete for a spot at the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship.
Starting next weekend, the race is on for drivers in the NHRA Summit Racing Series to compete for a spot at the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship.
With 75,000-plus participants competing at more than 100 NHRA member tracks this year…
Kalitta Motorsports, DHL, Kalitta Air partner again in “Race to End Hunger”
Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express, and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity through a six-race program in 2024: The “Race to End Hunger.”
After successful endeavors in 2022 and 2023 generating a combined 1.5 million meals, Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping those who need it…
More than $80,000 in prizes offered during U.S. Nationals Sportsman appreciation dinner
More than $80,000 worth of door prizes and giveaways will be up for grabs during the second annual NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, ahead of the opening day of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
More than $80,000 worth of door prizes and giveaways will be up for grabs during the second annual NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, ahead of the opening day of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil…
Watch the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event from Beech Bend free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Bowling Green, Ky., are Strange, Summit, and A.R.T…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Super Stock racers geared up for Sox & Martin Challenge
Hemi Super Stock racers will take center stage at the 70th Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with the annual Sox & Martin Challenge presented by the McCandless Collection.
by David Hakim
Each year since 1968, one of the highlights of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals has been Super Stock class eliminations featuring Hemi-powered Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda factory races. That tradition will…
Larry McBride wins Top Fuel Motorcycle at 2024 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Larry “Spiderman" McBride chalked up another victory in the Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle class with a 4.854 on the 1,000-foot course to defeat Mitch Brown’s 5.205.
Tony Stewart and J.R. Todd talk Brainerd, Indy looms large, and more!
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by J.R. Todd and Tony Stewart to discuss their respective weekends at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd and their preparations for the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by J.R. Todd and Tony Stewart to discuss their respective weekends at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, as well as the upcoming…
Field set for Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout at Toyota U.S. Nationals
The field is now set for the eight-car Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout on Sunday, Sept. 1 as part of this year’s 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
The world’s biggest drag race includes a standout Funny Car showdown, as the field is now set for the eight-car Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout on Sunday, Sept. 1 as part of this year’s 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
The Big Go…
Top 5 U.S. Nationals upsets
There have been so many upsets at the Toyota U.S. Nationals that its difficult to keep track of all of them but we've managed to pick our five favorites.
5 things we learned in Brainerd
At this point in the season, when adrenaline is at peak flow as the Countdown to the Championship approaches, crazy moments abound. It's an "anything can happen" time of year, and the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway fit the bill. Here are five things you should know.
IDA ZETTERSTRÖM FITS RIGHT IN
We've been hearing about reigning European FIA Top Fuel champion Ida Zetterström for a minute now, and she finally made her highly anticipated debut this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals driving the JCM…