Weekend Rewind: 2024 Arizona Nationals
The 2024 edition of the NHRA Arizona Nationals capped a busy weekend filled with drama, action, upsets, and familiar faces in the winner's circle. Here's a quick look back at the action from Firebird Motorsports Park.
Phoenix recap, Paul Lee on Funny Car success, and a Vegas preview
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Funny Car ace Paul Lee joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the rapid growth of performance and success of his team. Lohnes also recaps Phoenix and looks ahead to Las Vegas.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Funny Car ace Paul Lee joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the rapid growth of performance and success his team has experienced under the leadership of John Medlen and…
BAM Weather unites with NHRA to provide event weather data, forecasting
BAM Weather will be providing weather data and forecasts to the NHRA, including weather data, forecasting, and support through its platform, Clarity, for NHRA operations.
BAM Weather will be providing weather data and forecasts to the NHRA, including weather data, forecasting, and support through its platform, Clarity, for NHRA operations.
Weather has a major impact on sporting events across the world, and…
Bobby Cottrell claims Legends Funny Car win for rain-delayed Winternationals
Bobby Cottrell claimed the Legends Funny Car win in the rain-delayed Winternationals final, defeating Jeff Arend, who had to abort his effort at halftrack.
Bobby Cottrell claimed the Legends Funny Car win in the rain-delayed Winternationals final, running 4.718 at 240.47 over the 1,000-foot course to defeat Jeff Arend, who had to abort his effort at halftrack.
Monise captures first win in Legends Legends Nitro Series in Phoenix
Geoff Monise pulled off an upset in the final of the Modern Warriors Legends Nitro Series at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, beating Bobby Cottrell, who won the Winternationals crown yesterday. Monise and the Quarter Pounder team denied him a double-win weekend with a 4.75 to 4.81 final-round decision.
Geoff Monise pulled off an upset in the final of the Modern Warriors Legends Nitro Series, beating Bobby Cottrell, who won the Winternationals crown yesterday. Monise and the Quarter Pounder team denied him a double-win weekend…
Super Grip named title sponsor of Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol
Bristol Dragway and NHRA officials announced today a multiyear partnership agreement with Super Grip, a Piney Flats, Tenn., corporation that is a world-wide leader in creating high-quality tires for the industrial tire market.
Bristol Dragway and NHRA officials announced today a multiyear partnership agreement with Super Grip, a Piney Flats, Tenn., corporation that is a world-wide leader in creating high-quality tires for the industrial tire market.
In the agreement,…
Seven Lucas Oil Sportsman winners crowned at NHRA Arizona Nationals
Race three of the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national event competition took place at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, where winners were crowned in seven classes.
Race three of the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national event competition took place at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, where winners were crowned in seven classes.
A pair of world champions went to battle in the Super Stock…
Top Fuel's Tony Stewart feeling surge of momentum heading into Las Vegas
Returning to the site of his first victory as an NHRA competitor, racing legend and Top Fuel rookie Tony Stewart also enters this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with some newfound momentum.
Returning to the site of his first victory as an NHRA competitor, racing legend and Top Fuel rookie Tony Stewart also enters this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with some newfound momentum.
The…
5 things we learned at the NHRA Arizona Nationals
The NHRA Arizona Nationals was a wild weekend of racing with so much going on with the Pomona completion, the Mission Challenge, and the race itself, a lot of people had the chance to shine, and many of them did. Here's a look at five things that stuck with us.
The NHRA Arizona Nationals was a wild weekend of racing with so much going on with the Pomona completion, the Mission Challenge, and the race itself, a lot of people had the chance to shine, and many of them did. Here's a look at five things that…
Rivenbark wins first Congruity NHRA Pro Mod race in class debut in Phoenix
In the first-ever appearance for the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix, Kevin Rivenbark picked up his first career victory in front a sellout crowd as part of the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
In the first-ever appearance for the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix, Kevin Rivenbark picked up his first career victory in front a sellout crowd as part of this weekend’s 39th…
Prock gets first Funny Car win; Langdon, Anderson also rise in Phoenix finals
Austin Prock powered to his first Funny Car win on Sunday at the 39th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) each won at the third of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Austin Prock powered to his first career Funny Car win on Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park for John Force Racing, driving past Alexis DeJoria in the final round in front of a sellout crowd at the 39th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Shawn…
Second straight sellout at Firebird Motorsports Park for Arizona Nationals
NHRA and officials at Firebird Motorsports Park announced a second straight sellout on Sunday, as a huge crowd enjoyed eliminations at the third 20 races during the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Make that back-to-back sellout crowds at Firebird Motorsports Park for this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals.
The NHRA and officials at Firebird Motorsports Park announced a second straight sellout on Sunday, as a huge crowd enjoyed eliminations…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Firebird Motorsports Park on the final day of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Despite broken leg, Caruso looking forward to future Pro Stock return
Pro Stock racer Camrie Caruso is in good spirits following an on-track incident that occurred on Saturday afternoon at Firebird Motorsports Park during the third round of qualifying for the NHRA Arizona Nationals that left her with a broken fibula in her left leg.
Pro Stock racer Camrie Caruso, driver of the Aqua Prop/True Brand/Big Jeff Audio Chevrolet Camaro, is in good spirits following an on-track incident that occurred on Saturday afternoon at Firebird Motorsports Park during the third round of…
Sunday News & Notes from the NHRA Arizona Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the final day of the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day
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TOP FUEL ROUND ONE
For the first time in her Top Fuel career, Krista Baldwin had first-round lane choice after…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Sunday preview
After two wild and somewhat frantic days of qualifying and taking care of delayed Winternationals business, Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park is back to the normal business of crowning race champs at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
After two wild and somewhat frantic days of qualifying and taking care of delayed Winternationals business, Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park is back to the normal business of crowning race champs at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Although none of…
Ashley, Force, and Glenn win rain-delayed Winternationals finals in Phoenix
Justin Ashley, John Force, and Dallas Glenn won the rain-delayed Winternationals final rounds during qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, claiming respective victories in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock
Justin Ashley, John Force, and Dallas Glenn won the rain-delayed Winternationals final rounds during qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, claiming respective victories in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock
Ashley collected his third straight…
Torrence, Prock remain atop Phoenix nitro fields; Jeg Coughlin tops Pro Stock
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), and Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) claimed No. 1 qualifiers at the third of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series on a busy Saturday at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix.
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), and Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) claimed No. 1 qualifiers at the third of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series on a busy Saturday at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix…
Schumacher, Todd, Enders win Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in Phoenix
Tony Schumacher, J.R. Todd, and Erica Enders won the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge titles of the season, claiming the Winternationals Challenge honors during qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Tony Schumacher, J.R. Todd, and Erica Enders won the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge titles of the season, claiming the Winternationals Challenge honors during qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
The Challenge brings competitive…
Matt Hagan, Erica Enders gunning for 50th career victories at Arizona Nationals
Matt Hagan and Erica Enders each need just one win to become the 17th pro driver with 50 tour victories and, obviously, we could get Nos. 17 and 18 within a few minutes of one another at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Matt Hagan and Erica Enders each need just one win to become the 17th pro driver with 50 tour victories and, obviously, we could get Nos. 17 and 18 within a few minutes of one another at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
In Funny Car, Force, Robert…
It's another sold-out Saturday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals
For the second straight year, NHRA and officials at Firebird Motorsports Park announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
For the second straight year, NHRA and officials at Firebird Motorsports Park announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
The standout fanbase again packed the newly-renamed facility during qualifying,…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Saturday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Firebird Motorsports Park on the second day of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
When it comes to delayed finals, Ashley and Schumacher are both old hands
When it comes to weather-delayed final rounds, both Tony Schumacher and Justin Ashley, who will battle it out for Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals honors on Saturday in Phoenix, are seasoned veterans.
If late, great rocker Tom Petty is right, “the waiting is the hardest part,” but when it comes to weather-delayed final rounds, both Tony Schumacher and Justin Ashley are seasoned veterans.
The duo, who will contest the Top Fuel final from the…
Saturday News & Notes from the NHRA Arizona Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the second day of the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day
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Later today, John Force will race Matt Hagan for the Winternationals Funny Car title in a final round postponed two weeks ago…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Saturday preview
After a weather-challenging day Friday, Saturday at Firebird Motorsports Park will offer NHRA Arizona Nationals fans an unprecedented smorgasbord of racing.
After a weather-challenging day Friday, Saturday at Firebird Motorsports Park will offer NHRA Arizona Nationals fans an unprecedented smorgasbord of racing .
After completing one round each of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in Top Fuel and…
Steve Torrence, Austin Prock lead Friday nitro fields at NHRA Arizona Nationals
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence powered to the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at Firebird Motorsports Park, putting him in line for his first top spot of the season at the 39th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence powered to the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at Firebird Motorsports Park, putting him in line for his first top spot of the season at the 39th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Funny…
Pro Stock and Pro Mod will run three sessions on Saturday in Phoenix
Due to weather conditions, Friday's Pro Stock and Pro Mod qualifying sessions at the NHRA Arizona Nationals were postponed to Saturday. Both classes will make three qualifying attempts on Saturday,
Due to unseasonable weather conditions on Friday in Phoenix, the Safety Safari spent additional time working on the track and track prep.
Based on those weather conditions, Friday’s Pro Stock and Pro Mod qualifying sessions were postponed…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Friday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Firebird Motorsports Park on the first day of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
New car has Krista Baldwin excited about what's ahead this season in Top Fuel
It only took Krista Baldwin one weekend in Pomona to realize what she’d been missing in her first four seasons in Top Fuel.
It only took Krista Baldwin one weekend in Pomona to realize what she’d been missing in her first four seasons in Top Fuel.
The granddaughter of quarter-mile legend Chris “the Greek” Karamesines and daughter of late Top Fuel driver Bobby Baldwin…
Friday News & Notes from the NHRA Arizona Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the opening day of the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.
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Well, here we are again, back at Firebird International Raceway/Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park/Firebird Motorsports Park. When last we left you…