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Brown talks Vegas win, Top Gear hosting, and racing with his sons
Antron Brown joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about his recent win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, his newest day job as a co-presenter on BBC America’s Top Gear America, and Jr. Dragster racing with his family.
Antron Brown joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about his recent win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, his newest day job as a co-presenter on BBC America’s…
Dew looks to repeat in Moser Sportsman Shootout
Ray Dew is ready to defend his title as the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place Saturday, April 29, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex.
The NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place Saturday, April 29, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex.
Through a season long points battle in 2016, the top two Moser…
Chandler to recover at home, eager for racing return with her teams
Terry Chandler, who funds the Make-A-Wish and Infinite Hero Foundation Funny Car teams for Don Schumacher Racing, is resting at home after recent surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Many fans noticed that Terry Chandler wasn't at the starting line at Las Vegas two weeks ago celebrating when her Make-A-Wish Funny Car team and driver Tommy Johnson Jr. recorded their first win of the season in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers into Houston for first Texas stop
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series unleashes its powerful, nitro-burning machines on the Lone Star State for the first time in 2017 when it visits Royal Purple Raceway for the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals, April 21-23.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series unleashes its powerful, nitro-burning machines on the Lone Star State for the first time in 2017 when it visits Royal Purple Raceway for the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals, April 21-23. It marks the fifth of…
Family vacation
On a rare off weekend, three-time Pro Stock champion Jason Line took his family (and his Buick) on a weekend holiday
Jason Line and the KB Racing team are generally all business with the sort of 24/7 mindset that is necessary for success in Pro Stock. However, with a three-week break between the national events in Las Vegas and Houston, Line…
Langdon, Westerfield guest on WFO Radio
Shawn Langdon and Shane Westerfield guest on WFO Radio. Langdon, the 2013 Mello Yello Top Fuel world champion, discusses his new ride with Kalitta Motorsports and Westerfield talks about his hot start in Top Alcohol Funny Car. NHRA National Dragster…
Wolf signs on for full NHRA regional schedule with Booher Racing
After a promising two-race campaign in 2016, Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Kirk Wolf has committed to running a full schedule of races in 2017, driving the Booher Racing blown alcohol dragster at three national events and all North Central Region races.
After a promising two-race campaign in 2016, Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Kirk Wolf has committed to running a full schedule of races in 2017. He will again get behind the wheel of the Booher Racing blown alcohol dragster for three national events…
Vandergriff tests in anticipation of return to Top Fuel racing
A year after Bob Vandergriff Racing placed its operation in mothballs, the team is ready to race again at the upcoming race in Houston. BVR spent time over the weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis preparing for its return.
A year after Bob Vandergriff Racing placed its operation in mothballs, the team is ready to race again at the upcoming race in Houston. BVR spent time over the weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis preparing for its return.
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Former Top Fuel, Funny Car racer "Gentleman Hank" Johnson passes away
“Gentleman Hank” Johnson, one of the Northwest’s best nitro racers, passed away April 8 after a battle with cancer. He was 74.
Johnson, who began racing fuel dragsters in 1964 with a Chevy-powered rail, and partner Jim Dailey progressed along…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Dean Hall
Dean Hall’s win in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs was a thing of beauty that was highlighted by a rare perfect run in round two. Hall was never worse than .012 on the Tree as he drove his Korbel-backed Corvette to his third national event…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Chuck Phelps
The Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs class also featured a lot of great side-by-side racing, including the final round, where Chuck Phelps bagged his first national event win at the expense of multitime division champ Kyle Seipel. Phelps got off…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Rick Cates
The fifth time was the charm for emotional Super Gas winner Rick Cates, who completed a lengthy quest to win his first national event Wally by outrunning Tim Parker in the final round. Cates produced a time slip suitable for framing in round three…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Ryan Herem
The final of Super Comp featured two-time national champ Luke Bogacki and hired gun Ryan Herem. After an even start, Bogacki crossed the finish line first but paid the price with a 9.049 breakout on the altitude-adjusted 9.05 index. Herem, driving…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Stock winner Chris Hall
Utah’s Chris Hall picked up his first national event title when Phil Mandella Jr., the younger brother of Comp runner-up Tony, fouled in the Stock final. Hall would have been tough to beat regardless after a perfect .000 reaction time in his B/SA ’…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Mike Loge
Veteran West Coast Stock racer Mike Loge is now a perfect three-for-three in finals after driving his SS/LA Barracuda to the title-round win in Super Stock against fellow Mopar driver Tim Hall. Loge won the race, along with the Dodge/Plymouth Top…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Comp winner Alan Ellis
Alan Ellis, the 2013 Comp champion, drove his swift A/AA ’23-T to a final-round win over Tony Mandella in a rematch of the 2015 spring Las Vegas final. Both drivers were ready in the final with Ellis taking a slight .004 to .008 lead at the start…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Shane Westerfield
Shane Westerfield led from start to finish in Las Vegas after qualifying No. 1 in the Top Alcohol Funny Car field with a 5.521 in his CP/Carillo Camaro and then driving to race-day wins against Robert Turner, Nick Januik, and Doug Gordon, who ended…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Garrett Bateman
Garrett Bateman, last year’s seventh-ranked Top Alcohol Dragster driver, powered to a 5.384 in the final to defeat Casey Grisel, who smoked the tires just off the starting line. Bateman entered eliminations as the No. 2 qualifier and beat John Leach…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
Garrett Bateman won a Top Alcohol Dragster event in Las Vegas for the third consecutive season, and Shane Westerfield picked up his second Top Alcohol Funny Car title of 2017 to lead the list of winners at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
Garrett Bateman won a Top Alcohol Dragster event in Las Vegas for the third consecutive season, and Shane Westerfield picked up his second Top Alcohol Funny Car title of 2017 to lead the list of winners at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals. The…
NHRA Motorsports Museum Hot Rod Reunions return for 2017
The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance and California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California are returning to their traditional formats for the 2017 season.
The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance and California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California are returning to their traditional formats for the 2017 season.
The Hot Rod Reunions were started by…
Capps takes an IndyCar ridealong with legendary racer Andretti
NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps, a longtime fan of the Verizon IndyCar Series, got to see speed from a different perspective this weekend at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach -- as the passenger of legendary open-wheel racer Mario Andretti in the IndyCar Experience two-seater.
photos by Ron Lewis
NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps, a longtime fan of the Verizon IndyCar Series, got to see speed from a different perspective this weekend at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach -- as the passenger of legendary open-…
Vandergriff will return to Top Fuel in Houston
Bob Vandergriff Jr. will make his return to the Top Fuel cockpit at the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals in Houston, thanks to sponsorship from Valvoline. Vandergriff’s current plans call for three events.
Bob Vandergriff Jr. will make his return to the Top Fuel cockpit at the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals in Houston, thanks to sponsorship from Valvoline.
Vandergriff’s current plans call for three events, also including the NHRA Southern Nationals…
After history-making win, rookie Gray's next goal: 'To win again'
Rookie Tanner Gray joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent Pro Stock win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
Rookie Tanner Gray joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent Pro Stock win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
In just his fourth start in his young Pro…
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1989 Keystone Nationals
Throughout 2017, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 1989 Keystone Nationals.
Throughout 2017, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 1989 Keystone Nationals.
This week, NHRA All Access returns to…
Langdon discusses the move to Kalitta Motorsports
Kalitta Motorsports released news today that Shawn Langdon would join as the third Top Fuel driver on their team. The former DSR driver joined Amanda Busick on NHRA Today delivered by Papa John’s to discuss his surprising move to Kalitta Motorsports.
Beginning in Houston, Shawn Langdon will drive a third Top Fuel car for Kalitta Motorsports. The 2013 Top Fuel world champ will be tuned by Connie Kalitta and will race the remainder of the 2017 season. How did this transition come about and how…
NHRA Today Roundtable: Spring Vegas recap
There were two new winners for the season and one first-time winner at the fourth race of the 2017 NHRA season, so what did we learn from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals? John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick for Thursday’s Roundtable from the Wally Parks NHRA Studios delivered by Papa John’s.
There were two new winners for the season and one first-time winner at the fourth race of the 2017 NHRA season, so what did we learn from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals? John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick with updates on Tommy…
Langdon to drive third Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel car
Team Kalitta is expanding to a third full-time Top Fuel dragster team beginning with the next event in Houston. The machine will be backed by Global Electronic Technology with 2013 Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon as the driver.
Team Kalitta is expanding to a third full-time Top Fuel dragster team beginning with the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ next event in Houston. The machine will be backed by Global Electronic Technology with 2013 Top Fuel world champion Shawn…
Tickets on sale for 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
Tickets are now on sale for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race, Aug. 30-Sept. 4 at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Tickets are now on sale for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race, Aug. 30-Sept. 4 at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
To purchase general-admission or reserved seats for the…
Meyer, Whiteley collects victories at Division 4 Lucas Oil Series at No Problem Raceway
Megan Meyer and Annie Whiteley led the charge of champions at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division event at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, La.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
In the final results at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division, Nitro on the Bayou at No Problem Raceway Megan Meyer,…
Labbous, Roberts lead NHRA Southeast Division winners at GALOT Motorsports Park
John Labbous raced to his second win in as many weeks and his third of the season this weekend at GALOT Motorsports Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, while Clayton Roberts took the win in the Southeast Division Stott’s Ford Top Sportsman class.
Preview | Saturday
John Labbous raced to his second win in as many weeks and his third of the season this weekend at GALOT Motorsports Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, while…