Fernando Cuadra’s commitment to family and Pro Stock racing are one and the same
Fernando Cuadra's long journey to success in the Pro Stock class wouldn't happen without his sons, Fernando Jr., Cristian, and David.
It is impossible not to sense the pride in Fernando Cuadra’s voice when he’s asked about the importance of the 2019 Dodge Mile-High Nationals in Denver. Cuadra, a successful Mexican businessman and owner of Corral Boots, is racing for the first…
Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals Saturday preview
Professional qualifying will continue today at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil with two more qualifying sessions for Mello Yello series pros in addition to qualifying and eliminations for Lucas Oil Series Sportsman racers.
Qualifying concludes today at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil with a pair of professional qualifying sessions that are scheduled for 4:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. (Mountain Time). Racing begins with Sportsman cars on the…
No surprise after Steve Torrence blasts to new track speed record to lead Top Fuel field in Denver
Reigning world champion Steve Torrence drove his Capco Contractors dragster to the top spot on Friday at Bandimere Speedway
Steve Torrence has won just about everything there is to win over the last year so it was not the least bit surprising to see the Capco Contractors Top Fuel dragster take the top spot in qualifying during the opening day of the Dodge Mile-Hight…
Cruz Pedregon puts Snap-on Dodge on provisional pole Friday at Bandimere Speedway
Two-time world champion Cruz Pedregon put his Snap-on Dodge Charger into the top spot during Friday night qualifying in Denver
On a day when full runs were hard to come by, Cruz Pedregon was able to figure out a few things that his rivals could not and as a result, the two-time Funny Car world champion ended the day as the provisional low qualifier at the Dodge NHRA Mile-…
Greg Anderson and his Summit Racing Chevy Camaro ended Friday as the top qualifier in Pro Stock in Denver
Greg Anderson and his Summit Racing Chevy Camaro ended Friday as the top qualifier in Pro Stock at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil
Greg Anderson has been the top qualifier in Pro Stock 103 times in his career and that number could easily swell to 104 after his performance on Friday night at Bandimere Speedway. Anderson drove his Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro to a 6.980…
Dashing debut for the Harley-Davidson FXDR after Andrew Hines grabs Friday qualifying lead in Denver
Andrew Hines rides the all-new Harley-Davidson FXDR to the top spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle on Friday at Bandimere Speedway.
In his first full run on the new Harley-Davidson FXDR, Andrew Hines rode to the provisional pole on Friday at the Dodge Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil. Hines, along with teammates Eddie Krawiec and Angelle Sampey, officially unveiled the…
NHRA Dodge Mile-High Nationals Friday gallery
Bandimere Speedway is one of the most picturesque facilities on the NHRA Mello Yello tour and it makes a perfect setting for the work of NHRA National Dragster photographer Jerry Foss. Here is a look at some of the best images of the day.
A longstanding tradition at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals is the Mopar Block Party, which is held on Thursday evening in neighboring Golden, Colo. The event attracts a huge crowd of NHRA and Mopar fans and features a car show,…
Vance & Hines Harley team debuts new FXDR-bodied Pro Stock Motorcycles
The new Harley-Davidson FXDR Pro Stock Motorcycle makes its official NHRA debut this weekend with riders Andrew Hines, Eddie Kraweic, and Angelle Sampey.
It’s hard to imagine that a team that’s won five of the first seven races of the season would want to make a major change at mid-season, but the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team didn’t get to where they are by being stagnant. With riders…
Tommy Johnson Jr. believes it’s high time he earned a win in Denver
Four times in four different classes, Tommy Johnson Jr. has been a runner-up at Bandimere Speedway, but he won’t rest until he gets his first win.
Tommy Johnson Jr. has a love-hate relationship with Bandimere Speedway that goes back 35-years. In 1984, Johnson went to the final round of Super Gas at the Dodge Mile-High Nationals only to be turned back by Shawn Langdon’s father, Chad. (Shawn…
NTK named entitlement sponsor of NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway
NTK, a world-renowned line of premium technical sensors and a division of NGK Spark Plugs, will serve as the entitlement sponsor of the Oct. 11-13 NHRA NTK Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
The 12th edition of zMAX Dragway’s spectacular showcase of nitro-fueled excitement and nail-biting championship drama has a new name. NTK, a world-renowned line of premium technical sensors and a division of NGK Spark Plugs, will serve as…
Deric Kramer thinking big at home track during Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals
When it comes to his home track, Deric Kramer isn’t afraid to dream big. That’s why his high hopes at Bandimere Speedway, home to this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, include taking over the throne as the dominant Pro Stock racer on the mountain.
When it comes to his home track, Deric Kramer isn’t afraid to dream big. That’s why the Pro Stock standout’s high hopes at Bandimere Speedway, home to this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, include taking over Allen…
Tricky Tipster: Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Bo Butner, and Hector Arana Jr. primed to make mountain magic
The grueling Western Swing kicks off in Denver where Tricky Tipster installed point leaders Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Bo Butner, as well as Hector Arana Jr. pre-race favorites for the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
Jimi Hendrix once boasted, “I stand up next to a mountain and I chop it down with the edge of my hand,” but even the world's greatest guitar player probably never faced a mountain that compares to Bandimere Speedway. The track, which was carved…
Matt Hagan to debut 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Funny Car in Denver
Mopar Funny Car racer Matt Hagan will debut a new 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody graphics package with a flared-out feel at this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil.
Matt Hagan’s 11,000-horsepower NHRA Funny Car already goes big, but it’s getting an even more aggressive makeover just in time for the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil. Hagan will debut a new 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat…
Matt Hagan looking for first win at Bandimere Speedway at Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil
Matt Hagan is coming off a win at the NHRA New England Nationals and is chasing his first victory at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
There are still a few items on Matt Hagan’s bucket list he would like to check off, including sweeping the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ famed Western Swing, which begins at this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil…
Del Worsham visits NHRA studio to talk about his driving and tuning careers
NHRA Mello Yello world champion driver and tuner Del Worsham joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about his career, his current role on the Global Electronic Technology Toyota flopper, and everything else in Del Worsham's world,
Road Trip to the 2019 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals!
We take you to the start of the 2019 Western Swing in a Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320.
NHRA Drag Racing is in a Renaissance. Never before have we seen this level of performance on the track, and never before have we seen street cars that have been so heavily influenced by the quarter-mile.
So, to kick off the 2019 NHRA…
WFO Radio: Western Swing preview
Get ready for the Western Swing! “Big Daddy” Don Garlits talks about Richard Hogan, his record run for 200 mph in his electric dragster, and his thoughts on a return to 1320. Steve Matusek discusses running Pro Stock on the Swing and the recent Pro…
Leah Pritchett chasing back-to-back wins at Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil
After winning at Bandimere Speedway a year ago at her sponsor’s race, Leah Pritchett was already excited to return to Denver to kick off the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ famed Western Swing at this weekend’s the Dodge Mile-High NHRA…
Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals Friday preview
The annual NHRA Western Swing, which includes stops in Denver, Sonoma, and Seattle, kicks off this weekend with the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil at scenic Bandimere Speedway.
The annual NHRA Western Swing, which includes stops in Denver, Sonoma, and Seattle, kicks off this weekend with the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil at scenic Bandimere Speedway. Friday features a full day of qualifying beginning…
Tommy Johnson Jr. marvels at sights, scenes and performances at Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals
Racing at Bandimere Speedway for the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, which takes place July 19-21, means racing at an elevation of more than 5,800 feet, but it’s a challenge Tommy Johnson Jr, has always enjoyed.
While the start of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ famed Western Swing always presents one of the biggest challenges of the season, it also brings a smile to Tommy Johnson Jr.’s face. The annual trek to scenic Bandimere Speedway for the…
Indy-based NHRA teams stock up and prepare for the famed Western Swing
NHRA race teams are preparing to head out on the Western Swing, which will take them to Colorado, California, and Washington state on three consecutive weekends. What does it take to get ready for the trip? NHRA’s John Kernan reports from Indy.
2019 NHRA New England Nationals Super Stock winner Byron Worner
Byron Worner connected for his seventh national event win after driving his Camaro to a final-round win in Super Stock against Richard Kay, who encountered a mechanical problem that ended the race prematurely. Two years ago, Worner won in Epping…
2019 NHRA New England Nationals Stock winner Dean Cook
Dean Cook, who won the Stock title in Englishtown in 1983, ended a long drought by driving his C/Stock ’71 Mustang to victory. Cook, who attributed his good fortune to a four-leaf clover he found at New England Dragway, defeated his son, Dean II…
2019 NHRA New England Nationals Super Gas winner Iggie Boicesco
No one wins a national championship and two U.S. Nationals titles without perseverance, so it wasn’t a big shock when Iggie Boicesco earned national event win No. 9 in Epping in Super Gas. Boicesco and his daughter, Amanda, who races in Super…
2019 NHRA New England Nationals Super Street winner Brian Sawyer
Brian Sawyer, the son of 2005 Super Gas world champ Ray Sawyer and brother of seven-time national event winner Mike Sawyer, has competed in just three NHRA national events during his career and all three have been at New England Dragway, his…
2019 NHRA New England Nationals Top Sportsman winner Dave Miller
Dave Miller made his NHRA Pro Stock debut recently in Norwalk, and it turns out that might not be the most exciting thing to happen to him this month. Miller didn’t qualify in his debut, but after returning to the seat of his six-second Chevy S-…
NHRA New England Nationals Super Comp and Top Dragster winner Ken Moses
More than three decades after winning his first national event title in Atlanta, Ken Moses turned in what was easily the best performance of his long career when he won the Super Comp and Top Dragster titles at the NHRA New England Nationals.…
18th annual Mopar Big Block Party on tap for Thursday, July 18, in Golden, Colo.
The 18th annual Mopar Big Block Party Presented by Pennzoil will return to help rev up the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. Scheduled for Thursday, July 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Golden, Colo.
The 18th annual Mopar Big Block Party Presented by Pennzoil will return to help rev up the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. Scheduled for Thursday, July 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Golden, Colo., the event will…
Cowie, Hough score alky wins at Division 6 Lucas Oil Series event in Woodburn
Shawn Cowie and Brian Hough led the list of winners as the Northwest Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competed at Woodburn Dragstrip.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Shawn Cowie, Surrey, B.C., 5.278, 277.34 def. Joey…
Dodd, Ross, and Hidalgo Jr., lead Thunder Valley Raceway Park winner list
Sean Dodd, Troy Ross, and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. lead the list of champions as Thunder Valley Raceway Park in Oklahoma played host to the Division 4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Sean Dodd, Lewisville, Texas, '05 Cobalt, C/EA…