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NHRA's Top 75 Drivers list has been completed, the Top 75 Moments program is counting down towards the fan-voted No. 1 moment of NHRA's first 75 years, and there's so much to talk about with all of it and what's still to come.
06 Feb 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
The recently completed Top 75 Drivers program, one of the first linchpin features of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, both made my heart soar and broke it at the same time. The chance to…
NHRA’s first female winner, its 100th female Pro-class victory, the breaking of performance barriers, and groundbreaking aerodynamic advancements are just a few of the latest historic moments honored in NHRA’s Top 75 Moments countdown.
NHRA’s first female winner, its 100th female Pro-class victory, the breaking of performance barriers, and groundbreaking aerodynamic advancements are just a few of the latest historic moments honored in NHRA’s Top 75 Moments countdown.An online fan…
Last year, Canadian McKenna Bold made her Top Alcohol Dragster debut with the Randy Meyer team, and the results were, to say the least, impressive. Now, she’s back for year two and looking to contend for a title.
05 Feb 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Last year, Canadian McKenna Bold made her Top Alcohol Dragster debut with Randy Meyer Racing, and the results were, to say the least, impressive. Five races into her latest venture, Bold found the winner’s circle at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA…
"The Price She Pays," episode three of "Chasing Speed," a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for viewing here.
"The Price She Pays," episode three of "Chasing Speed," a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for viewing here.From 340-plus-mph record runs to championship battles fought…
NHRA and Legends Global have announced a 10-year extension of their longstanding merchandise partnership. Legends Global will continue to manage on-site merchandise sales at all NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events, oversee e-commerce for NitroMall.com, and serve as the Official Uniform Partner of NHRA.
NHRA and Legends Global have announced a 10-year extension of their longstanding merchandise partnership. Under the extended agreement, Legends Global will continue to manage on-site merchandise sales at all NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series…
Ed Iskenderian, the enduring and beloved “Camfather” of hot rodding, passed away Feb. 4. He was 104. For decades beginning in the 1940s, Isky's camshafts powered winners and broke records in all forms of motorsports.
Ed Iskenderian, the enduring and beloved “Camfather” of hot rodding, passed away Feb. 4. He was 104.Iskenderian was born July 10, 1921, in Cutler, in Central California, and was insatiably curious about mechanics and technology. His first job was…
Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) NHRA Dodge nitro drivers Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan are turning up the heat this offseason, dropping a sneak peek of their new Dodge race car graphics.
Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) NHRA Dodge nitro drivers Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan are turning up the heat this offseason, dropping a sneak peek of their new Dodge race car graphics as they chomp at the bit to hit the strip in less than 30 days at the…
NHRA legends Don Garlits, Don Prudhomme, Kenny Bernstein, Shirley Muldowney, Joe Amato, Darrell Gwynn, and Bob Frey will help kick off NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
An incredible list of NHRA legends will help kick off NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, as some of the biggest names in NHRA history will be appearing at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at famed Gainesville Raceway.Don Garlits,…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Josh Hart and Mike Knudsen join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the offseason, preparing for 2026, what they are looking forward to, and how this next season will show off the evolution of their respective careers.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Josh Hart and Mike Knudsen join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the offseason, preparing for 2026, what they are looking forward to, and how this next season will show off the evolution of…
The Shawn Reed Racing Top Fuel team will run the full 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule with Shawn Reed and Ida Zetterström sharing driving duties throughout the season.
The Shawn Reed Racing Top Fuel team will run the full 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule with Shawn Reed and Ida Zetterström sharing driving duties of the Reed Trucking & Excavating dragster throughout the season, it was…
One of the most iconic and significant drag racing events in the country, the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, will return to Famoso Dragstrip, March 5-8, as part of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series.
One of the most iconic and significant drag racing events in the country, the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, will return to Famoso Dragstrip, March 5-8, 2026.The 68th edition will feature NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series and Nitro…
Steve Torrence, Larry Dixon Jr., Del Worsham, and brothers Cruz and Tony Pedregon have been added to the NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. The five drivers join 20 previously announced drivers to complete the list.
Steve Torrence, Larry Dixon Jr., Del Worsham, and brothers Cruz and Tony Pedregon have been added to the NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. The five drivers join 20 previously announced drivers to complete the list, which is comprised of the original Top…
With the announcement of the final five drivers, the list of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers is now complete. The list is comprised of the original Top 50 Drivers from NHRA’s 50th Anniversary in 2001 and 25 new additions from 2001-2025, is an NHRA Who’s Who…
Tickets are now on sale for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event debuts at both U.S. 131 Motorsports Park and Rockingham Dragway, and at two others making their NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series debuts in 2026.
Tickets are now on sale for the first two races in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series prepares for its full national event debuts at both U.S. 131 Motorsports Park and Rockingham Dragway.The…
In 2026, the Funny Car competition promises to be off the charts yet again after some groundshaking moves, specifically reigning champ Austin Prock and team joining Tasca Racing. Who are the five greatest threats to Prock's burgeoning dynasty?
Drag racing legend Hayden Proffitt was a huge success on the dragstrip for decades, but in the mid-1960s, he also founded a record company. His only signing? Jim Head and the Del-Rays. No, not that Jim Head, but a great story nonetheless.
30 Jan 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
When it comes to going down rabbit holes, Alice in Wonderland has nothing on Philip in Dragsterland, and today’s column is a good example of that.In addition to being a huge fan of drag racing history (obviously), I also devour rock and roll…
Even as NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary season and highlight some of the sport’s biggest legends, the 2027 season is already shaping up for another yearlong epic celebration with one of motorsports’ most iconic figures.
Even as NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026 and highlight some of the sport’s biggest legends, the 2027 season is already shaping up for another yearlong epic celebration with one of motorsports’ most iconic figures.NHRA…
"Full Bore," episode two of "Chasing Speed," a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for free viewing here
"Full Bore," episode two of "Chasing Speed," a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for free viewing hereFrom 340-plus-mph record runs to championship battles fought one pass at a…
Veteran crew chief John Medlen has joined AB Motorsports, owned and driven by four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown, as a consultant for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Veteran crew chief John Medlen has joined AB Motorsports, owned and driven by four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown, as a consultant for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Medlen, a respected leader in nitro racing…
NHRA continues its countdown of the Top 75 Moments in its history with the unveiling of Nos. 36 through 45, celebrating historic moments, performance and technological breakthroughs, and high drama.
NHRA continues its countdown of the Top 75 Moments in its history with the unveiling of Nos. 36 through 45, celebrating historic moments, performance and technological breakthroughs, and high drama.An online fan ballot that resulted in more than 42,…
Speedmaster has signed a multiyear partnership agreement with John Force Racing to serve as the co-primary sponsor of the Burnyzz Speed Shop Top Fuel dragster driven by Josh Hart in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Speedmaster, a global leader in high-performance automotive parts and motorsports culture, has signed a multiyear partnership agreement with John Force Racing to serve as the co-primary sponsor of the Burnyzz Speed Shop Top Fuel dragster driven by…
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
As part of the season-opening kickoff to NHRA’s 75th Anniversary in 2026, the NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout returns to Gainesville Raceway, taking place on Saturday, March 7, as part of the 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
27 Jan 2026
As part of the season-opening kickoff to NHRA’s 75th Anniversary in 2026, the NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout returns to Gainesville Raceway, taking place on Saturday, March 7, as part of the 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.The…
Shawn Langdon, Gary Scelzi, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Angelle Sampey, and Jeff Taylor are the latest superstar talents to be named to NHRA’s prestigious Top 75 Drivers list. The five drivers join 15 previously announced drivers, with five more to be announced next week to complete the list.
Shawn Langdon, Gary Scelzi, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Angelle Sampey, and Jeff Taylor are the latest superstar talents to be named to NHRA’s prestigious Top 75 Drivers list. The five drivers join 15 previously announced drivers, with five more to be…
Faces familiar and new will call the shots for John Force Racing's 24-time championship organization, which includes three Funny Cars and one Top Fuel dragster in 2026.
John Force Racing rolls into a new era of competition for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season with an expanded lineup of drivers, crew chiefs, and crew who collectively have the singular focus of winning for the organization, which…
Since the modern points system was introduced in 1995, the magical 700-point barrier has been eclipsed just 25 times by 20 different drivers. While we wait for the start of the 2026 season, let’s take a closer look at some of the biggest points totals in NHRA history.
26 Jan 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Ask any NHRA Sportsman racer how many points they’d like to score in any given year, and they’ll almost certainly fire back with “just enough to win a championship” or some kind of similar assessment. That certainly rings true because winning a…
The first 75th Anniversary Diamond Wallys of NHRA's 75th Anniversary season were presented to tomorrow's stars at the first race of the Division 7 Jr. Championship Series.
The NHRA opened its 2026 season with a historic weekend at Famoso Dragstrip, where the first 75th Anniversary Diamond Wallys ever awarded by NHRA, in any category, were presented following completion of Race No. 1 and Race No. 2.After the weather…
A full 20% of the upcoming NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event schedule will be contested on new tracks to the modern realm of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing competition, making for a supreme challenge to the tuners.
Before a tire is turned, a burnout is completed, or a Christmas Tree is illuminated, the crew chiefs of the NHRA nitro ranks always have a heavy workload. Many are developing new crew members, assigning experienced people to new roles, ordering…
The January 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, the annual Season Preview, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
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