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The Sports Report: A near miss and a father-son final
Brenda Grubbs just missed a chance to become NHRA’s first female double winner, and the Collier family scored big at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway
So far, there have been 24 drivers to double-up at an NHRA national event but surprisingly, none of them have been females. Mia Tedecso, Michelle Furr, Lauren Freer, and Brina Splingaire have come close, but that is one of the few barriers in NHRA…
Crew Chief Confidential: NHRA SpringNationals
NHRA’s Lewis Bloom interviewed the winning crew chiefs from the NHRA SpringNationals: Eddie Guarnaccia (ProStock), Alan Johnson (Top Fuel), and Todd Smith Jon Oberhofer (Funny Car), who discuss the stories behind their success at Royal Purple Raceway.
Torrence looking for more four-wide success heading to Charlotte
Not only is Steve Torrence the defending event winner at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals event, which returns this weekend to zMAX Dragway, but the Top Fuel standout also won the inaugural four-wide racing event in Las Vegas earlier this month.
Not only is Steve Torrence the defending event winner at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals event, which returns this weekend to zMAX Dragway, but the Top Fuel standout also won the inaugural four-wide racing event in Las Vegas earlier…
Tonglet returns to White Alligator Racing with Savoie
LE Tonglet, the 2010 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, will return to White Alligator Racing with Jerry Savoie beginning with this weekend's NKG Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
LE Tonglet, the 2010 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, will return to White Alligator Racing beginning with this weekend's NKG Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Tonglet, of Metairie, La., will race the KPK/Nitrofish…
Kalitta Motorsports welcomes NASCAR stars to Charlotte SealMaster Track Walk
Kalitta Motorsports and driver Richie Crampton are will welcome NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ThorSport Racing drivers Matt Crafton and Myatt Snider to the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The drivers will join Crampton in participating in the SealMaster Track Walk prior to the beginning of the NHRA race action.
Kalitta Motorsports and former NHRA Rookie of the Year Richie Crampton will welcome NASCAR Camping World Truck Seriesand ThorSport Racing drivers Matt Crafton and Myatt Snider to the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The drivers…
Fast Five: NHRA SpringNationals
NHRA’s Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom pick their top five moments from the NHRA SpringNationals from Royal Purple Raceway just outside Houston.
Mid America Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network
Mid America Dragway, located in Arkansas City, Kan., has joined NHRA’s Division 5, the West Central Division.
Mid America Dragway, located in Arkansas City, Kan., has joined NHRA’s Division 5, the West Central Division.
Mid America Dragway reopens with co-owners Jim Maybrier, his son Chris, along with their respective families, taking over…
Todd can become first to win two Four Wide events in one season
After putting his name in the record books as the first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car driver to win a four-wide event in Las Vegas, J.R. Todd now has a chance for another historic first heading to the “Bellagio of dragstrips,” zMAX Dragway.
After putting his name in the record books as the first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car driver to win a four-wide event in Las Vegas, J.R. Todd now has a chance for another historic first heading to the “Bellagio of dragstrips,” zMAX…
Force, Todd, Hartford collect meaningful victories at NHRA SpringNationals
Brittany Force, J.R. Todd, and Matt Hartford claimed victories in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, respectively during the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Force won for the first time since her accident in Pomona while Todd remained perfect with his fourth Funny Car final. Hartford joined an exclusive club when he became just the 66th winner in the history of Pro Stock.
Whiteley victorious at SpringNationals
Jim Whiteley drove to victory on Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
Jim Whiteley drove to victory on Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Tige Boats, is…
Koy Collier defeats his dad in Super Gas final at NHRA SpringNationals
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series came to town this past weekend at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Brenda Grubbs, Tim Snively, Lyndon Rutland, and Koy Collier celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series came to town this past weekend at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Brenda Grubbs, Tim Snively, Lyndon Rutland, and Koy Collier celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle.
Grubbs, Magnolia…
Gonzalez secures No. 1 qualifying position at NHRA SpringNationals
Jose Gonzalez secured the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
Jose Gonzalez secured the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented…
Pritchett, Hight take No. 1 spots with late Houston heroics; Anderson holds PS lead
After two days of qualifying, Leah Pritchett, Robert Hight, and Greg Anderson emerged as the professional low qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, respectively at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
B. Force, Hagan, Anderson lead opening-day qualifying at NHRA SpringNationals
Brittany Force set a new track record en route to the provisional No. 1 spot in Top Fuel and was joined atop the qualifying sheets at the NHRA SpringNationals by Matt Hagan in Funny Car and Greg Anderson in Pro Stock.
Gonzalez secures preliminary No. 1 qualifying spot at NHRA SpringNationals
Jose Gonzalez powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
Jose Gonzalez powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Tige…
Morton claims Redemption title in Houston
Kayla Morton, far lane, drove her Hot Mess Express Mustang to a win over Barry 'the Godfather" Nicholson in Friday's special Redemption No Prep exhibition at the NHRA SpringNationals.
Kayla Morton was crowned the champion of the special No Prep event held during the opening day of qualifying for the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Morton drove her Hot Mess Express ProCharger-equipped Ford Mustang to a final round…
Vancil takes over points lead with second season win in Houston
Vance & Hines rider Doug Vancil took over the points lead in the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley series following his second win of the season. Vancil, who also won the Pomona season opener, rode to a 6.300, 230.76 to stop Randal Andras,…
NHRA Heritage Series heads to Wild Horse Pass
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park is excited to announce the return of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series to Phoenix, May 5-6.
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park is excited to announce the return of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series to Phoenix, May 5-6, 2018.
This will be the forth stop on the Heritage series tour, and will feature some of the best nostalgia drag racers…
NHRA SpringNationals Friday Notebook
Brittany Force set a new track record en route to the provisional No. 1 spot in Top Fuel and was joined atop the qualifying sheets at the NHRA SpringNationals by Matt Hagan in Funny Car and Greg Anderson in Pro Stock.
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1994 Slick 50 NHRA Nationals
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1994 Slick 50 NHRA Nationals in Houston.
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1994 Slick 50 NHRA Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway (then known as…
Mustang Funny Cars through the years
Ford’s announcement earlier this week of an all-new Mustang Funny Car body for the 2019 season was no doubt met with great enthusiasm by the Blue Oval fan contingent. The Ford Mustang may be the class’ hardest-working model, and certainly it’s longest running.
Ford’s announcement earlier this week of an all-new Mustang Funny Car body for the 2019 season was no doubt met with great enthusiasm by the Blue Oval…
Rickie Smith chasing back-to-back wins as Pro Mod tour moves to Houston
Rickie Smith opened the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service season with a win at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and is looking to make it two in a row at the NHRA SpringNationals.
With visions of a fourth world championship in the talent-heavy E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season, the 2018 season couldn’t have started any better for longtime standout Rickie Smith.
The three-…
NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA SpringNationals
John Kernan, Tony Pedregon, and Dave Rieff joined Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John's to preview this weekend's NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
Kindness General Contractors to sponsor Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at NHRA SpringNationals
Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will have its primary graphics on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car during this year’s NHRA SpringNationals in Baytown, Texas.
Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will have its primary graphics on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car during this year’s NHRA SpringNationals in Baytown, Texas. The special edition color scheme represents a new sponsor that joined the team at the…
Enders discusses 2018 Pro Mod debut and heading home to Houston for NHRA SpringNationals
Erica Enders joined NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to discuss her 2018 NHRA Pro Mod debut and racing at her home track, Royal Purple Raceway, for the NHRA SpringNationals.
Enders hopes to give season boost at home track at NHRA SpringNationals
More than ready to put a prolonged slump behind her, a visit to Royal Purple Raceway for this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals might be just the place for Erica Enders to give her 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the jump start it needs.
More than ready to put a prolonged slump behind her, a visit to Royal Purple Raceway for this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals might be just the place for Erica Enders to give her 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the jump start it needs…
Tige Boats named presenting sponsor for E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at NHRA SpringNationals
It was announced today by NHRA officials that Tige Boats 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 upcoming NHRA SpringNationals.
It was announced today by NHRA officials that Tige Boats 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 upcoming NHRA SpringNationals, which takes place April…
Tricky Tipster forecasts Torrence, Capps, Butner, and Smith as Houston favorites
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Bo Butner, and Rickie Smith have the best chance of winning the NHRA SpringNationals in Houston according to Tricky Tipster, NHRA's resident wizard of odds.
After watching a couple of longshots hit the pay window at the recent Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, Tricky Tipster has set the line for NHRA's annual stop at Royal Purple Raceway and has given the top billing to Steve Torrence…