Behind the Numbers: Tim Wilkerson making championship bid
The Funny Car veteran’s performance is no fluke through two Countdown to the Championship events.
Robert Hight leads Funny Car in points, J.R. Todd won the first race in the 2018 Countdown to the Championship, but if voting happened today, there’s only one choice for MVR. Okay, so there’s no award for Most Valuable Racer in the Funny Car…
Pro Stock leader Tanner Gray talks championship chase
Tanner Gray joined NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's Pizza to discuss the Mello Yello Pro Stock title chase.
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Matt Smith discusses AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals win
The Pro Stock Motorcycle leader joined Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's Pizza via Skype to talk about his recent win, taking over the lead in the two-wheel category and his success while reading his Elite Performance/Denso Spark Plugs EBR-bodied machine.
Crew Chief Confidential: 2018 AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Lewis Bloom caught up with the winning crew chiefs from the latest stop on the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series tour at Gateway Motorsports Park. Hear from Bobby Lagana, Jimmy Prock, Dave Connolly and Matt Smith in the latest Crew Chief Confidential.
WFO Radio AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Winners Edition
The WFO Podcast, AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Winners Edition, features Steve Torrence, Tanner Gray, Matt Smith, and Stevie “Fast” Jackson. Torrence discusses his back to back victories and heading back to Dallas, the site of his 2017 crash…
Jianna Salinas continues road to Pro Stock Motorcycle license
Daughter of Top Fuel Dragster pilot Mike Salinas tests at Gateway Motorsports Park in progression towards license.
“I’m hard on myself, but we’re getting closer. Like you said, it’s good that I have people around me to push me in the right direction.”
Like father, like daughter. Jianna Salinas is a senior at San Jose State University, the state school in the…
Clutch performer
Tim Nicholson’s unique approach to Super Gas racing yields big results with a victory at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
For most, the recipe for success in the Super Gas class is fairly straightforward. Take a tube-chassis race car, preferably a roadster, a big block engine with enough horsepower to run over 165-mph, and add a throttle stop, trans-brake, timer, delay…
Stevie "Fast" Jackson talks about recent Pro Mod hot streak, championship battle
Stevie “Fast” Jackson joined NHRA reporters Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent string of race wins in the E3 Sparks Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series.
Stevie “Fast” Jackson joined NHRA reporters Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent string of race wins in the E3 Sparks Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series.
With just…
Tanner Gray to transition to NASCAR K&N East Series
Pro Stock leader Tanner Gray will transition to new challenge following 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
Pro Stock leader Tanner Gray will compete in the NASCAR K&N East Series full time in 2019 with DGR-Crosley with an eye on a spot in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. The 2017 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award…
Lixar I.T., Inc. named Software Technology Provider of NHRA
Lixar I.T., Inc., a data-driven software company that provides technology solutions, has been named software technology provider of NHRA.
Lixar I.T., Inc., a data-driven software company that provides technology solutions, has been named software technology provider of NHRA.
The new partnership will help create a NextGen NHRA VIP credentialing system when it comes to NHRA, NHRA…
Mello Yello Countdown playoffs hit halfway point at Texas Motorplex
The NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship reaches the halfway point of the 2018 season as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Texas for the 33rd annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, Oct. 4-7 at Texas Motorplex.
The NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship reaches the halfway point of the 2018 season as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Texas for the 33rd annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, Oct. 4-7 at Texas Motorplex.
The…
Fast Five: AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick count down their top five highlights from the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Rampy scores No. 99 at Gateway Motorsports Park
In the final results from the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, David Rampy claimed victory and took home is his 99th NHRA national event win this weekend at Gateway Motorsports Park.
In the final results from the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, David Rampy claimed victory and took home is his 99th NHRA national event win this weekend at Gateway Motorsports Park.
Rampy,…
Stevie "Fast" Jackson captures second-straight Pro Mod win
Stevie “Fast” Jackson raced to his second consecutive win during the E3 Spark plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Stevie “Fast” Jackson raced to his second consecutive win during the E3 Spark plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Real…
Hight rides out fiery explosion, guardwall shunt in victorious final-round run
Funny Car racer Robert Hight was involved in an on-track incident during his winning final elimination round at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Funny Car racer Robert Hight was involved in an on-track incident during the final elimination round at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals. Hight, the Mello Yello points leader, won the race against Tim Wilkerson and when the car crossed the…
Steve Torrence extends Top Fuel lead; Hight, Gray, Smith capture AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals wins
Steve Torrence won Top Fuel for the seventh time in 2018, while Robert Hight (Funny Car), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all captured wins at Gateway Motorsports Park.
Pritchett runs NHRA’s first 7-second pass; takes charge with second-straight Factory Stock title
Top Fuel star Leah Pritchett drives Don Schumacher Racing Dodge to a second-straight win in the SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
After winning the last two races in the School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, Leah Pritchett is now in a prime position to be crowned the series champ in the special event, which features factory-built races…
AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday Notebook
Steve Torrence won Top Fuel for the seventh time in 2018, while Robert Hight (Funny Car), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all captured wins at Gateway Motorsports Park.
Mike Castellana takes pole with national record Pro Mod run at AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Mike Castellana set the national elapsed time record Saturday afternoon in front of a sold out crowd to clinch the No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Mike Castellana set the national elapsed time record Saturday afternoon in front of a sold out crowd to clinch the No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA…
Robert Hight captures AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals poles; Torrence, Coughlin, Ellis go to top
Robert Hight took the Funny Car pole at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, while Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Chip Ellis (Pro Stock Motorcycle) went to the top at Gateway Motorsports Park.
NHRA officials announce Saturday sell out of AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
NHRA and Gateway Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout for Saturday at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals in Madison, Ill. The event held in the shadow of the famous St. Louis Arch draws fans from across Illinois, Missouri, and surrounding states.
NHRA and Gateway Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout for Saturday at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals in Madison, Ill. The event held in the shadow of the famous St. Louis Arch draws fans from across Illinois, Missouri, and…
AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday Notebook
Robert Hight took the Funny Car pole at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, while Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Chip Ellis (Pro Stock Motorcycle) went to the top at Gateway Motorsports Park.
Janis races to current Pro Mod No. 1 at AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Mike Janis raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Mike Janis raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Real Pro…
Millican, C. Force, Coughlin, Krawiec go low at AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Clay Millican ran a stout number to go low at Gateway Motorsports Park. He was joined by Courtney Force (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday Notebook
Clay Millican ran a stout number to go low at Gateway Motorsports Park. He was joined by Courtney Force (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1999 Sears Craftsman Nationals
Throughout 2018, 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 1999 Sears Craftsman Nationals.
Throughout 2018, 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 1992 Sears Craftsman Nationals from St. Louis.
Eliminations at this…
Richie Crampton's '57 Chevy wagon gets a power boost, courtesy of Jonnie Lindberg
Top Fuel racer Richie Crampton’s ’57 Chevy wagon got a recent power upgrade after Funny Car pilot Jonnie Lindberg crammed one of his supercharged, alcohol-burning Hemi race engines into the vintage machine.
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Pro Mod rookie Ray showing constant improvement heading to St. Louis
It may be Jeremy Ray’s first season competing in the talent-filled and ultra-competitive E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, but he is hardly performing like one. Ray, a Pro Mod veteran, took the next step in…
Nobile taking advantage of opportunities approaching AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Vincent Nobile wasn’t sure if he was going to run the full NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour in 2018 but now is firmly entrenched in the hunt for his first Pro Stock world championship heading to this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Vincent Nobile wasn’t sure if he was going to run the full NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour in 2018. Two early-season wins changed that and now the Pro Stock standout is firmly entrenched in the hunt for his first world championship heading…
Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor for Pro Mod racing at St. Louis
The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park.…