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In 1964, Chrysler engineers created an engine that would forever change the landscape of drag racing—and go on to become NHRA's nitro-burning Top Fuel engine.

Friday was a monumental day at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals and the ace National Dragster photo staff covered all the action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in our daily gallery.

For Ida Zetterström, it’s been a long journey to the NHRA Top Fuel ranks marked by relentless work, dedication, and an unyielding passion for the sport, all of which will be on display this weekend as she makes her U.S. Nationals debut.

The regular season for the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series will wrap up this weekend at the 70th annual Toyota U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

For eight Funny Car drivers competing at the prestigious 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest drag race provides a chance to do something incredibly special in the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout.

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Updated throughout the day.

Cruise through the Pro Stock pits, and you're likely to walk right by a legend without realizing it. Walk slowly, though, and allow your gaze to settle on the gentleman with a thoughtful expression leaning over the engine in Cristian Cuadra's Corral Boots Chevrolet. That would be Pro Stock pioneer and 1982 Indy winner Frank Iaconio.

If you’re Ron Capps, still soaking in the glory of one of the greatest moments in Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals history, what do you do for an encore? You up the game with a throwback tribute entry of one of Funny Car's most famous cars.

NHRA fans eager to watch the exciting action from the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals can watch for free on Friday thanks to the support of PlayNHRA, Sox & Martin, and the McCandless Collection.

NHRA on FOX announcer Brian Lohnes takes a look back at his five favorite final rounds from the last 10 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.

One year after driving his Don Prudhomme Hot Wheels tribute car to victory at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, Ron Capps will pay tribute to his former team owner again at this weekend’s Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with a special red, white, and blue livery modeled after Prudhomme’s Army Funny Car.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Shane Westerfield and Kin Bates led the list of NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series winners at the Summer Nationals at Woodburn Dragstrip.

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. 

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.

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.

Godspeed to one of hot rodding’s forefathers—and one of Wally Parks' dearest friends

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.

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

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.

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.

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.