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SAN secures Senate, House resolutions recognizing Collector Car Appreciation Day
At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 690 (S. Res. 690) recognizing July 8, 2022 as Collector Car Appreciation Day.
At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 690 (S. Res. 690) recognizing July 8, 2022 as Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). A similar resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (…
NHRA.com presents our Midseason NHRA Awards
As the calendar turns to July, we’re rapidly approaching the midway point of the 2022 season. So far, the show has been spectacular with record-setting performances, surprise winners, and dominant performances by championship favorites. To that end, we’ve polled a handful of NHRA insiders and come up with our mid-season awards.
As the calendar turns to July, we’re rapidly approaching the midway point of the 2022 season. So far, the show has been spectacular with record-setting performances, surprise winners, and dominant performances by championship favorites. To that end…
Altered States: Fear and loathing (and a lot of thrills) on the quarter-mile
It was the summer of 1984, and the challenge was laid down: Could a wannabe-race-car-driver transform from journalist into quarter-mile hero? First of two parts.
I’ve been working at NHRA for a long time — I celebrated 40 years in May — and it’s funny that after all of the things I’ve seen and done and written about (including this column), to…
'I was bracing for a bad one.' Ron Capps recounts scary near-collision in Norwalk
Ron Capps and opponent Dale Creasy Jr. nearly collided in round one of Funny Car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals after Creasy lost traction and veered into Capps' lane. The reigning world champ recounts it all for NHRA.com readers.
Reigning NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps has had a lot of pulse-quickening moments in his long and distinguished career – some good, some bad – but none of them came close to the heart-stopping moment in round one of the recent Summit Racing…
Nine champs crowned in Sportsman competition at Norwalk national event
In addition to the thunderous Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Summit Motorsports Park, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
In addition to the thunderous Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Summit Motorsports Parks, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Matt…
Rob Flynn and Erica Enders: A Whole Lot of Winning Going On
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Brian Lohnes is joined by Rob Flynn and Erica Enders to talk about the incredible seasons both of them are having.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Brian Lohnes is joined by Rob Flynn and Erica Enders to talk about the incredible seasons both of them are having.
For Flynn, tuning the dragster of Mike Salinas has been an…
New issue of National Dragster packed with race coverage, features, and tech
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, spotlighting coverage from the NHRA New England Nationals and NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and packed with other features on NHRA Sportsman racers, is available online and in the mail to NHRA Members around the world.
Read the new issue
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, spotlighting coverage from the NHRA…
Twists and turns made for an interesting day of Top Fuel racing in Norwalk
Top Fuel racing at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was a wild affair, with multiple storylines threading through final eliminations day.
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Take an unfiltered look behind the scenes as Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Angelle Sampey celebrate their victories with crewmembers at the top end after the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Reigning Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence nominated for 2022 ESPYS Award
NHRA four-time defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence has been nominated for the Best Driver Award for the 2022 ESPYS.
NHRA four-time defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence has been nominated for the Best Driver Award for the 2022 ESPYS.
Torrence claimed his NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship in Top Fuel last year, giving the Texan his…
Weekend Rewind: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Relive the magic of the 2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is our video rewind from Summit Motorsports Park.
Shop Tour: John Force Racing
John Force Racing Top Fuel driver Austin Prock takes us on a tour of JFR’s massive Brownsburg, Ind., race shop, where the team builds, repairs, and prepares its Top Fuel and Funny Car entries.
Bristol Dragway to welcome hundreds of Jr. Racers for Eastern Conference Finals
Since 2004, NHRA Summit Racing Series Jr. Drag Racing League competitors have flocked to Bristol Dragway in search of glory and prestigious Wally. That will continue July 14-16 at the 2022 Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Racing.
Since 2004, NHRA Summit Racing Series Jr. Drag Racing League competitors have flocked to Bristol Dragway in search of glory and prestigious Wally. That will continue July 14-16 when the Tennessee track hosts the 2022 Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag…
Five things we learned at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
The summer season for the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is in full swing so we’ve already learned a lot this year. Then again, information is limitless so there’s always room for more knowledge and what better place to expand your mind than the fan-friendly environment of Summit Motorsports Park. Here's five big things we learned in Norwalk.
The summer season for the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is in full swing so we’ve already learned a lot this year. Then again, information is limitless so there’s always room for more knowledge and what better place to expand your mind…
Beloved Norwalk racetrack owner/operator Bill Bader Sr. passes away
Bill Bader Sr., who took an inoperable Ohio dragstrip named Norwalk Dragway and over the course of more than 40 years transformed it into a fan favorite facility named Summit Motorsports Park, passed away June 26.
Bill Bader Sr., who took an inoperable Ohio dragstrip named Norwalk Dragway and over the course of more than 40 years transformed it into a fan favorite facility, passed away June 26, shortly after the completion of the track’s annual NHRA Camping…
Kris Thorne adds another Pro Mod win in Norwalk
Kris Thorne’s remarkable run in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon continued as he powered to his third win of the 2022 season at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Kris Thorne’s remarkable run in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon continued on Sunday, powering to his third win of the 2022 season on Sunday at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park as part of this weekend’s…
Salinas, Hight, Enders, and Sampey outlast the rain in Norwalk
A lengthy rain delay before the final rounds, wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits of Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Erica Enders and Angelle Sampey who were able to leave Summit Motorsports Park with crucial Camping World NHRA series pro titles.
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals had a little bit of everything including a lengthy rain delay before the final rounds that gave competitors a bit of extra time to gather their thoughts and refine their plan of attack. In the end, the plan…
Bill Skillman captures third win and Factory Stock Showdown points lead
Bill Skillman and his Ray Skillman Ford Cobra raced to their third Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown victory of the season, took back the points lead and claimed the $1,000 bounty Sunday at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsport Park.
Bill Skillman and his Ray Skillman Ford Cobra raced to their third victory of the season, took back the points lead and claimed the $1,000 bounty Sunday at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsport Park, the fifth stop on the…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery
National Dragster's award-winning photographers once again deliver the goods with our Sunday photo gallery from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
