NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Stock winner Kyle Kohr
Kyle Kohr, 21, became NHRA’s latest first-time winner when he drove to the Stock title over defending event winner Jeff Hairrington. Kohr, in his manually shifted D/Stock ’68 Camaro, was solid in the final with a .036 light and a 10.737 on his 10.70…
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Super Stock winner Peter Biondo
Peter Biondo, a seven-time national champion, scored his 51st career win when he took care of business in the Super Stock class. Driving partner Phil Monteith’s Hatari Firebird, Biondo closed the deal when he topped fellow Division 1 racer Joe Lisa…
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Comp winner Bruno Massel
Bruno Massel is one of the hosts of the NHRA television broadcasts on the FOX networks and a two-time Comp national champion. Driving his turbocharged DD/AT Cobalt, Massel lost a tenth of a second in Competition Index Control penalties before his…
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Alcohol Funny Car winner Johan Lindberg
Sweden-based Johan Lindberg, the older brother of two-time and reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car champ Jonnie drove the family-owned Landmeco Camaro to a thrilling 5.551 to 5.602 victory over Steve Gasparrelli. Lindberg topped Josh Haskett and Dan…
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie
Shawn Cowie won his seventh career national event title in Top Alcohol Dragster following a close 5.328 to 5.362 final-round win over Justin Ashley. Cowie also ran a 5.331 in the second round to defeat Rich McPhillips, then caught a break in the…
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
John Labbous Jr. became just the 22nd driver to double up when he earned the Super Comp and Super Gas titles at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. In addition to Labbous’ double, Shawn Cowie and Johan Lindberg bagged the alcohol titles in Charlotte, and they were joined in the winner’s circle by Bruno Massel Jr. (Comp), Peter Biondo (Super Stock), Kyle Kohr (Stock), and Ivey Brannon (Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs).
John Labbous Jr. became just the 22nd driver to double up when he earned the Super Comp and Super Gas titles at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. In addition to Labbous’ double, Shawn Cowie and Johan Lindberg bagged the alcohol titles in Charlotte, and…
NHRA SpringNationals Top Sportsman winner Keith Raftery
A pair of Division 4’s best met in the final to decide the title in the Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs class. Keith Raftery caught a tremendous break in the semifinals when he was late against Arlie Boggs, but he survived to make the final,…
NHRA SpringNationals Top Dragster winner J.R. Baxter
In his last three appearances at Royal Purple Raceway in the Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs class, J.R. Baxter has yet to see anything other than a win light in his lane. After winning the Top Dragster class in Houston in 2015 and 2016, Baxter…
NHRA SpringNationals Super Street winner Chris Vang
Chris Vang made the long trip to Houston from his home in Parker, Colo., pay off with his first national event victory in Super Street. Vang wheeled his ’67 Chevelle to the title following a frustrating -.001 red-light by final-round opponent Val…
NHRA SpringNationals Super Gas winner Steve Collier
Steve Collier did everything he could to make sure he didn’t lose the Super Gas final, and that included posting a nearly perfect run that opponent Roger Warren could not match. Collier won the Houston event for the third time in the last four years…
NHRA SpringNationals Super Comp winner Alan Savage
Alan Savage scored his second national event title in Super Comp when he drove past Britt Cummings and his Moser Engineering dragster in a double-breakout final round. Savage had the better light in the final and used it to his advantage to claim…
NHRA SpringNationals Stock winner Kevin Helms
Four-time NHRA Stock national champ Kevin Helms came up one round short of his second career double in Houston. Helms recorded career win No. 25 in the Stock final over Austin Ford, then returned a few minutes later for the Super Stock final, where…
NHRA SpringNationals Super Stock winner Norvell Bowers
The only driver to rain on Kevin Helms’ parade was Super Stock winner Norvell Bowers, who used a pair of near-perfect reaction times to reach his second career final round. Against Helms, Bowers broke out with a 10.587 on his 10.59 dial, but Helms…
NHRA SpringNationals Alcohol Funny Car winner Doug Gordon
California-based veterans Doug Gordon and Jay Payne squared off in the Top Alcohol Funny Car final round. Gordon grabbed the starting-line advantage, then made his quickest and fastest run of the weekend with a 5.428, 272.12 mph for the win, while…
NHRA SpringNationals Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance
The crowd at Royal Purple Raceway was treated to a special champions battle in the Top Alcohol Dragster final round, featuring Joey Severance and Mia Tedesco. Severance, the reigning TAD champ, won the bout with a 5.20 to stop 2016 Super Gas champ…
NHRA SpringNationals Sportsman champion highlights
Four-time NHRA Stock national champ Kevin Helms came up one round short of his second career double to lead NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action in Houston.
Four-time NHRA Stock national champ Kevin Helms came up one round short of his second career double in Houston. Helms recorded career win No. 25 in the Stock final over Austin Ford, then returned a few minutes later for the Super Stock final, where…
NHRA Today roundtable: Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals preview
Special guest Tony Pedregon joins John Kernan, Lewis Bloom, and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
With only one weekend off before Topeka, how are nitro and Pro Stock teams gearing up for the eighth race of the 2017 season? Special guest Tony Pedregon joins John Kernan, Lewis Bloom, and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by…
NHRA Fan Fest set for Thursday, May 18 in downtown Topeka
NHRA will hold a Fan Fest in downtown Topeka Thursday, May 18, in advance of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, featuring autograph sessions and race cars on display.
NHRA will hold a Fan Fest in downtown Topeka Thursday, May 18, in advance of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
NHRA stars Leah Pritchett, Matt Hagan, Tommy Johnson Jr., Clay Millican, and Troy Coughlin Jr. are among those…
NHRA well represented at ACCUS National Motorsports Council caucus
NHRA Senior Vice President-Racing Operations Graham Light, along with NHRA racing stars John and Brittany Force, represented NHRA at the National Motorsports Council of ACCUS, May 2-3, in Washington, D.C.
WFO Radio Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Winners Edition
Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Winners Edition featuring Ron Capps, Bo Butner, L.E. Tonglet, and Mike Castellana plus NAPA crew member Chris Afflerbach and WAR crew chief Tim Kulungian. Capps talks about winning three in a row and offers WFO…
Five shots, zero doubles
At the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta, five drivers made it to the late rounds with a chance to double up. None of them were able to seal the deal in one of drag racing's most challenging feats.
With two completed doubles and another near miss in the first six races of the 2017 season, it was temping to think that it was getting easier for a Sportsman driver to notch two wins in the same weekend.
Not so fast.
Yes, Ed Oplin opened the…
Beckman searching for first season win as tour heads to Topeka
Bringing in a number of new guys to the mix, including two crew chiefs, was part of the changes for the 2017 season but former Funny Car world champion Jack Beckman has started to find his rhythm.
Adjusting on the fly is nothing new for Jack Beckman, who has worked to adapt to personnel changes almost flawlessly during his standout Funny Car career. Bringing in a number of new guys to the mix, including two crew chiefs, was part of the…
Rookie Report Card after Atlanta
Pro Stock's Tanner Gray recorded another semifinal appearance, and Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Joey Gladstone tallied a round-win to show the way for the rookie class at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta.
Pro Stock's Tanner Gray recorded another semifinal appearance, and Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Joey Gladstone tallied a round-win to show the way for the rookie class at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta. Troy Coughlin Jr. (Top Fuel),…
Rampy and Hidalgo Jr. lead winner’s circle in Atlanta
The 37th annual NHRA Southern Nationals took place this past weekend at Atlanta Dragway. And despite the inclement weather, all competition was completed. David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. Donaldsonville, La., led the winner’s circle for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
COMMERCE, Ga. – The 37th annual NHRA Southern Nationals took place this past weekend at Atlanta Dragway. And despite the inclement weather, all competition was completed. David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. Donaldsonville, La., led…
Fast Five: Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
The Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, stop No. 7 on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, raced into the record books at Atlanta Dragway. Here's a look at five memorable moments from the event.
The Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, stop No. 7 on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, raced into the record books at Atlanta Dragway. Here's a look at five memorable moments from the event.
2017 Hot Rod Reunion events to be featured on NHRA All Access
Both of the NHRA Motorsports Museum’s Hot Rod Reunion events for 2017 will be featured on NHRA All Access. The intense racing action at the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance in Bowling Green, Ky. and the 26th annual…
Castellana earns second consecutive victory at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
Mike Castellana raced to his second consecutive NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series win Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. This week’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Pro Line Racing and FuelTech, is the fourth of 12 races on the season.
Mike Castellana raced to his second consecutive NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series win Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. This week’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Pro Line Racing and FuelTech, is the…
Torrence, Capps, Butner, Tonglet score at Southern Nationals
Ron Capps won his third straight Funny Car Wally and Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) won for the second consecutive weekend to highlight the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. Bo Butner, who won his first Pro Stock title two weeks ago in Houston, was also victorious at Atlanta Dragway.
Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Sunday Notebook
News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
Top qualifier Castellana among first-round winners in Atlanta
Mike Castellana maintained the qualifying lead and ran the second-quickest elapsed time in NHRA Pro Mod history during Saturday action at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
Mike Castellana maintained the qualifying lead and ran the second-quickest elapsed time in NHRA Pro Mod history during Saturday action at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta…