AMKUS Rescue Systems to continue as Official Rescue Tools of NHRA
NHRA officials have announced that AMKUS Rescue Systems, which has been an industry leader in motorsports for more than 40 years, will continue as the Official Rescue Tools of NHRA as part of a multiyear agreement.
NHRA officials have announced that AMKUS Rescue Systems, which has been an industry leader in motorsports for more than 40 years, will continue as the Official Rescue Tools of NHRA as part of a multiyear agreement. It continues a lengthy partnership…
Firebird Raceway's Midnight Grudge Drags gets prime local exposure
Firebird Raceway, a standout, long-time NHRA Member Track in Division 6, was featured recently on its local news channel, Idaho 6 News, sharing information about the track's Midnight Grudge Drags to combat illegal street activities in the area.
The NHRA Insiders are ON FIRE before Charlotte four-wide event
On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by National Dragster's Phil Burgess and Tony Pedregon to talk about the electric running of the Las Vegas 4-Wide Nationals as well as the upcoming 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte this week.
On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by NHRA National Dragster's Phil Burgess and Tony Pedregon to talk about the electric running of the Las Vegas NHRA 4-Wide Nationals as…
Top 5 four-wide Pro Stock moments from the Charlotte event
Four-wide Pro Stock finals invariably end up doorhandle to doorhandle to doorhandle to doorhandle, allowing for some major upsets or surprise finishes. Here's a look back at five memorable four-wide Pro Stock finals from zMAX Dragway.
Add nitro crew chief to the list of Jonnie Lindberg’s many skills
So far this season, Jonnie Lindberg has shone brightly in his new role as the crew chief for Paul Lee's McLeod/FTI Dodge nitro Funny Car, and he believes the best is yet to come.
When Jonnie Lindberg came to the United States from his native Sweden nearly a decade ago, he quickly proved that he could drive a Top Alcohol Funny Car by winning two NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series titles. Then, Lindberg proved that he could…
Summit Racing Equipment renews as title sponsor of NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League
Summit Racing Equipment will again be the title sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17, which features a host of special events during the 2024 season.
Summit Racing Equipment will again be the title sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17, which features a host of special events during the 2024 season.
Summit Racing Equipment has been…
Doug Kalitta after four-wide sweep at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte
After his win at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, reigning Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta has a chance to sweep the pair of unique races for the first time in his stellar career at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte.
Doug Kalitta had always enjoyed four-wide racing, even if the results didn’t show ultimate success. But the reigning Top Fuel world champion checked off another milestone victory earlier this month, winning his first career four-wide race.
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Vote for NHRA U.S. Nationals in USA Today's best motorsports event poll
The NHRA U.S. Nationals was recently named by USA Today as one of the world’s best motorsports and is now part of a poll to vote for it against other big events. NHRA fans are encouraged to add their votes for the world's biggest drag race.
The Big Go is up for a big award, and all NHRA fans can get involved.
The NHRA U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest and most prestigious drag race, was recently named by USA Today as one of the world’s best motorsports races, putting the…
Tony Stewart on the nuance of Top Fuel four-wide racing
In Las Vegas, Tony Stewart gave NHRA on FOX's Amanda Busick his insight on this type of racing, saying it "kinda has that short-track, Saturday night dirt-track feel."
Tony Stewart geared up for an exciting debut in nitro four-wide racing in Las Vegas, a format that seems to resonate with his experience and competitive spirit from short-track and dirt-track racing. His approach of focusing intensely on the start…
Chad Green proves resilient through crew chief change-up
Funny Car's brutally competitive environment is tough to break into, but Chad Green rode right into the thick of things in 2023. Despite a significant changing of the guard, the amiable Texan hasn't veered off the championship trail.
Funny Car's brutally competitive environment is tough to break into, but team owner and driver Chad Green rode his Bond Coat Ford Mustang right into the thick of things in 2023. Despite a significant changing of the guard for this season, the…
Jonathan Johnson joins NHRA as South Central Division Director
Jonathan Johnson has been named the division director of the South Central Division (Division 4), where he will oversee NHRA member tracks in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
NHRA officials announced today that Jonathan Johnson has been named the Division Director of the South Central Division (Division 4), where he will oversee NHRA member tracks in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, and…
Bogan, Hidalgo Jr., Brand score at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park event
Monty Bogan, Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., and Michael Brand led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Monty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '07 G5, H/AA, 8.…
Taylor, Gualtiere, Emmons lead winners at Thunder Valley Raceway Park
Jeff Taylor, Craig Gualtiere, and Will Emmons led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at Thunder Valley Raceway Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '08 Stratus, BB/A, 7.258…
Ida Zetterström continues testing ahead of official NHRA Top Fuel debut
European FIA Top Fuel champion Ida Zetterström took part in a Monday test session in Las Vegas and was rewarded with a personal best elapsed time and speed.
For the second time in as many events, European FIA Top Fuel champion Ida Zetterström took part in a Monday test session following an NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event. In Las Vegas, Zetterström drove teammate Tony Schumacher’s Okuma…
Tony Schumacher to be inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s class of 2025.
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s class of 2025.
Schumacher is one of seven motorsports icons who will receive this prestigious honor reserved for…
DePalma, Hewes, Little take big wins at Las Vegas Division 7 doubleheader
Mike DePalma, Tony Hewes, and Don Little led the list of second-race winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Mike DePalma, Fort Worth, Texas, '01 Dakota, PST, 7.…
Remembering Larry Dixon Sr.
From Southern California street-racing legend to early-dragster hero to Winternationals-winning Top Fuel driver, Larry Dixon Sr. led a charmed life surrounded by fast cars. This is his story.
In NHRA annals, the photo is pretty iconic. Larry Dixon Sr. is smiling in the Pomona winner’s circle in 1970, clutching his NHRA Winternationals Top Fuel Wally in one hand and 3-year-old son Larry Jr. in the other, and the towheaded little tyke…
Austin Prock goes behind the scenes at All Elite Wrestling 'Dynamite' show
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on Wednesday in Indianapolis for their live “Dynamite” broadcast on TBS as a special guest at the show, getting a behind-the-scenes tour and talking with wrestlers.
MHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car points leader Austin Prock joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on Wednesday in Indianapolis for their live “Dynamite” broadcast on TBS. Prock was a special guest at the show, getting a behind-the-scenes…
Tim Erdmann named NHRA Vice President Of Finance
Tim Erdmann has been named NHRA Vice President of Finance, overseeing the payroll, accounting, and finance departments for the NHRA.
Tim Erdmann has been named NHRA Vice President of Finance.
Erdmann, who is based out of NHRA’s San Dimas, Calif., office, had been the Senior Director of Finance since 2020. He was hired by NHRA in 2019, first serving as an NHRA business manager…
NHRA Movers and Shakers; Pomona, Phoenix coverage highlight new issue
The April 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring the 2024 list of NHRA Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers and coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and the NHRA Arizona Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE NEW ISSUE
The April 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring the 2024 list of NHRA Movers,…
Salinas, Tasca, and Worsham talk command and control post-Vegas
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jasmine Salinas, Bob Tasca III, and Del Worsham to discuss the Las Vegas 4-Wide Nationals, growth, strategy, and how great teams get their cars back on track.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jasmine Salinas, Bob Tasca III, and Del Worsham to discuss the Las Vegas 4-Wide Nationals, growth, strategy, and how great teams get their cars back on track.…
Jeg Coughlin Jr. talks four-wide win, Elite teammates after Las Vegas victory
Recap the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas with Pro Stock winner Jeg Coughlin Jr. Joe Castello and NHRA's Alan Reinhart will go into detail with Coughlin about his first four-wide Pro Stock race win as well as victories by Doug Kalitta and Bob Tasca III.
Recap the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas with Pro Stock winner Jeg Coughlin Jr. Joe Castello and NHRA's Alan Reinhart will go into detail with Coughlin about his first four-wide Pro Stock race win and also go into detail about Bob…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.