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Famous firsts highlight rich history at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Known for its remarkable history, Gainesville Raceway has been home to several historic firsts over the past five-plus decades at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Known for its remarkable history, Gainesville Raceway has been home to several historic firsts over the past five-plus decades at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
From first career wins to milestones reached for the first time, magical…
Killin Time Racing posts $2,500 No. 1 qualifier bonus at Pro Mod events
Killin Time Racing (KTR) has been named the No. 1 qualifier sponsor of the 2024 NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series that begins with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 7.
Killin Time Racing (KTR) has been named the No. 1 qualifier sponsor of the 2024 NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series that begins with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 7.
NHRA Pro Mod Series manager Finish Line Consultants…
Gainesville Raceway through the years
Three weeks from now we’ll be at Gainesville Raceway for the kickoff of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the famed Gatornationals. Here’s a look back at the ever-changing face of Gainesville Raceway over the years.
Three weeks from now we’ll be at Gainesville Raceway for the kickoff of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the famed Gatornationals.
Gainesville has been hosting the event since its…
Contingency Program launches at Orlando Speed World Dragway
The NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional Series Contingency program kicks off February 16-18 and more than $80,000 in contingency money is up for grabs.
Racers, we know what you do with the money you earn drag racing—you come back and drag race more.
Contingency partners, we know what you do with the money you make selling race car parts to NHRA racers—you…
2024 NHRA.tv LUCAS OIL SERIES LIVE STREAMING SCHEDULE
2024 NHRA.tv LUCAS OIL SERIES LIVE STREAMING SCHEDULE
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Jonnie Lindberg talks Funny Car tuning, Leah Pruett talks Callout craziness!
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Jonnie Lindberg and Leah Pruett join host Brian Lohnes to talk about preseason testing successes and what's coming for Gainesville, which could be a watershed weekend for both of them.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Jonnie Lindberg and Leah Pruett join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their preseason testing successes and what's coming for Gainesville, which could be a watershed weekend for both of them…
Austin Prock eager to add to family’s Gainesville Funny Car success
When Austin Prock stages his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car for John Force Racing during his first official NHRA Funny Car pass during the opening round of qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, he’ll have lots of Gainesville Raceway memories and thoughts.
When Austin Prock stages his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car for John Force Racing during his first official NHRA Funny Car pass during the opening round of qualifying at the 55th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 7-10, he’ll…
Steve Johnson awards first scholarship from his Be a Technician program
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Steve Johnson recently awarded his first Be a Technician scholarship to Lawson State Community College student Ledge Putman.
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Steve Johnson recently awarded his first Be a Technician scholarship to Lawson State Community College student Ledge Putman. Lawson State is the only community college in Alabama that offers specific manufacturing…
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 2024 season set to open in Orlando
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opens its 2024 season on Feb. 15-17 at Orlando Speed Dragway, and with several initiatives set in place for the series and its race teams, excitement is high for the upcoming year, including live stream coverage from 37 events.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opens its 2024 season on Feb. 15-17 at Orlando Speed Dragway, and with several initiatives set in place for the series and its race teams, excitement is high for the upcoming year.
This weekend’s race from…
Watch the Division 2 Lucas Oil Series opener from Orlando free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the first Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the season from Orlando Speed World Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the first Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the season from Orlando Speed World Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Virginia are Moser,…
Hector Arana Jr. is proving seasoned in tense Pro Stock Motorcycle arena
With each passing year, Hector Arana Jr. is showing he isn't the new kid on the Pro Stock Motorcycle block anymore. Inching up on his 35th birthday, the second-generation rider has weathered the challenges over 12 seasons to remain a regular threat for the championship.
With each passing year, Hector Arana Jr. is showing he isn't the new kid on the Pro Stock Motorcycle block anymore. Inching up on his 35th birthday, the second-generation rider has weathered a variety of challenges over 12 seasons to remain a…
Lescure Mechanical Services to back Jim Dunn Racing, driver Buddy Hull in 2024
Lescure Mechanical Services, Northern California’s premier mechanical contractor, will extend its longstanding relationship with Jim Dunn Racing as the primary sponsor for the full 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Lescure Mechanical Services, Northern California’s premier mechanical contractor, will extend its longstanding relationship with Jim Dunn Racing as the primary sponsor for the full 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
The team…
Millican, Parts Plus return to Rick Ware Racing for 2024 NHRA campaign
Clay Millican and the Parts Plus/Rick Ware Racing team will hit the ground running when the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season officially starts with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with the addition of nitro veteran Nicky Boninfante as co-crew chief on the team.
Clay Millican and the Parts Plus/Rick Ware Racing team will hit the ground running when the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season officially starts March 7-10 with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway with the…
Tony Stewart to begin testing in Gainesville ahead of Top Fuel debut
Tony Stewart will begin Top Fuel testing at Gainesville Raceway on Thursday to get to a comfortable spot before the points counting begins with the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, and he’s looking to maximize the on-track time.
As he prepares to start his preseason testing ahead of his official NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel debut at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, it’s about to get really real for Tony Stewart.
The motorsports superstar plans…
Benchmarking Pro Stock Motorcycle: It ain’t just Herrera versus the world
After Gaige Herrera dominated the 2023 Pro Stock Motorcycle season, fans and fellow racers alike are wondering what it will take to beat him this season, and we've got the keys that might unlock the 2024 season championship.
In some ways, Pro Stock Motorcycle presents the most interesting and challenging study in statistical breakdown over the last couple of seasons. Why? There are more outside forces working on this class than any other in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
GOVX and Antron Brown announce official partnership for 2024 season
GOVX, the online shopping platform exclusively for current and former military, first responders, emergency medical professionals, and other government personnel, has announced an official partnership with three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown.
GOVX, the online shopping platform exclusively for current and former military, first responders, emergency medical professionals, and other government personnel, has announced an official partnership with three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion and…
NHRA YES Program to take place at 21 national events, plus two Pilot Programs
NHRA’s Youth and Education Services (YES) Program will host 15 live events during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, as well as six virtual programs during the summer portion of the upcoming season.
NHRA’s Youth and Education Services (YES) Program will host 15 live events during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, as well as six virtual programs during the summer portion of the upcoming season.
The NHRA YES program will…
Fifteen years ago at the Gatornationals ...
Take a ride back in time 15 years to the 2009 NHRA Gatornationals for a look at five great moments from the Florida classic.
Swamp Rat Alley returns for 2024 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
One of the marquee attractions from last year’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is back in 2024, as the special "Swamp Rat Alley" returns to this year's event, March 7-10, featuring historic cars from legendary driver “Big Daddy” Don Garlits and others.
One of the marquee attractions from last year’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is back in 2024, as the special "Swamp Rat Alley" returns to this year's event, March 7-10, featuring historic cars from legendary driver “Big Daddy” Don Garlits…
‘Have helmet will travel’: The story of versatile wheelman Gary Southern
Gary Southern, who will be posthumously inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame next month, could drive anything. In a racing career that spanned nearly 30 years, he drove what he estimated was more than 70 cars in many of the sport's top classes.
Next month, Don Garlits’ International Drag Racing Hall of Fame will induct its newest members, and sadly, two of them who were alive when they were notified of their honors won’t be there to accept them. One is Walt Austin, who was to be…
Lucas Oil racer Shelby Williams wheels Chevy of good fortune into year three
Shelby Williams isn't what one would call a procrastinator, and the second-generation drag racer found a car with similar attributes. The 21-year-old claimed her first Stock eliminator win in her second national event and her first division trophy a year later driving a '70 Camaro with a history of good fortune.
Shelby Williams isn't what one would call a procrastinator, and the second-generation drag racer found a car with similar attributes. The 21-year-old claimed her first Stock eliminator win in only her second national event and earned her first…
Benchmarking 2024: Pro Stock is a study in numerical claustrophobia
What a Pro Stock world championship season has looked like and likely will look like in 2024 has a warning label: If you are fretful about tight spaces or dislike being wedged in among the crowd, you should stop reading.
We begin this look into what a Pro Stock world championship season has looked like and likely will look like in 2024 with a warning label: If you are fretful about tight spaces, dislike being wedged in among the crowd, or fear being just not quite…
Star-studded field set for Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout in Gainesville
The lineup for the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout is set and it’s a star-studded field that includes five world champions, record-breaking drivers, and the first two winners of the specialty race.
The lineup for the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout is set and it’s a star-studded field that includes five world champions, record-breaking drivers and a host of all-star drivers.
The race, which started in 2022 and pits eight standouts…
Napierville Dragway to host Eastern Canadian NHRA Summit Series E.T. Finals
The NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, will hold its first Eastern Canadian E.T. Finals Sept. 6-8 at Napierville Dragway in Quebec.
The NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, will hold its first Eastern Canadian E.T. Finals in 2024, with the race taking place Sept. 6-8 at Napierville Dragway in Quebec.
The NHRA…
Burnyzz Speed Shop Fanfest returns as epic lead-in to Gatornationals
For the second straight year, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Kickoff Party and Fanfest will take place at Top Fuel driver Josh Hart’s Burnyzz Speed Shop in Ocala, Fla., from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6.
An incredible season opener to the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season deserves an equally memorable kickoff party and fanfest, and that’s precisely what will take place leading into the famed 55th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
Pro Mod's Lyle Barnett, Top Fuel's Justin Ashley discuss 2024 season plans
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, reminted full-time Pro Mod racer Lyle Barnett and Top Fuel Ace Justin Ashley join host Brian Lohnes to talk offseason moves and big expectations for the upcoming season.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, reminted full-time Pro Mod racer Lyle Barnett and Top Fuel Ace Justin Ashley join host Brian Lohnes to talk offseason moves, big expectations for 2024, and how, as individuals, they plan on…
Tony Stewart hits the road to promote NHRA Gatornationals, March 7-10
In advance of his official Top Fuel debut at the NHRA season opener in Gainesville next month, Tony Stewart spent the day in Tampa, Fla., on a media tour promoting the state's biggest drag race, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 7-10 in Gainesville.
In advance of his official Top Fuel debut at the NHRA season opener in Gainesville next month, Tony Stewart spent the day in Tampa, Fla., on a media tour promoting the state's biggest drag race, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 7-10…
GETTRX named Official Credit Card Processor of NHRA in multiyear partnership
GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology and the fastest name in credit card processing, has been named the Official Credit Card Processor of NHRA as part of a multiyear agreement.
GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology and the fastest name in credit card processing, has been named the Official Credit Card Processor of NHRA as part of a multiyear agreement.
GETTRX was founded by Steve Bryson nearly 30 years ago and…
Action-packed Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals to kick off 2024 season
Celebrating the start of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season in grand fashion, the 55th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals promises to be one of the biggest races in the event’s long and heralded history.
Celebrating the start of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season in grand fashion, the 55th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals promises to be one of the biggest races in the event’s long and heralded history.
Taking place…
Benchmarking 2024: How to crack the Funny Car championship code (on paper)
What's it going to take to win the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Funny Car world championship? NHRA's Brian Lohnes ran the numbers from the past two seasons to get a mathematical approximation of the qualifying position, reaction time, elapsed time, and speed necessary.
A short while ago, we looked at the performance metrics of the Top Fuel class over the last couple of seasons and what might be necessary (on a purely…