Weekend Rewind: 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
The 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals may have been the final NHRA national event at Bandimere Speedway, but it went out with a bang with record-breaking action, upsets, and high drama.
Attention in the Pits: Go inside the first compressed-air Top Sportsman car
Mark Griffin debuted the first bottled-air Top Sportsman car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals. In this segment of NHRA’s popular “Attention in the Pits” series, NHRA’s Joe Castello and Griffin walk you through how it all works.
Five things we learned at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
It was all one would expect and more, and we're already missing Thunder Mountain. After 65 years in the business, Bandimere Speedway experienced a send-off we won't ever forget. Here are five things we learned at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
It was a bittersweet weekend on Thunder Mountain as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals were contested for what is expected to be the final time at Bandimere Speedway. It was also a joyous celebration of 65 years with the devoted…
Bandimere Speedway is the keeper of memories for Pro Stock's Chris and Lester McGaha
In 65 years of hosting drag racing, Bandimere Speedway has become home for many. For eight-time Pro Stock winner Chris McGaha, the historic facility is where it all began.
In 65 years of hosting drag racing, Bandimere Speedway has become home for many. Of course, racers who live in the area revere the facility and host of 43 NHRA national events. For Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors who race in Division 5, the…
Denver native Deric Kramer seeking first Pro Stock win at Bandimere Speedway
Some of Deric Kramer’s first memories as a child are from Bandimere Speedway and the Pro Stock standout and Denver-area native has enjoyed countless enjoyable moments over the years at his home track. He’ll get a chance to make one more on Thunder Mountain at this weekend’s 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
Some of Deric Kramer’s first memories as a child are from Bandimere Speedway and the Pro Stock standout and Denver-area native has enjoyed countless enjoyable moments over the years at his home track.
He’ll get a chance to make one more on…
Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan after another win in Denver
The journey wasn’t always easy for Matt Hagan at Bandimere Speedway, but the three-time Funny Car world champion broke through for his long-awaited first win at the legendary facility in 2021 and is looking for another title this year.
The journey wasn’t always easy for Matt Hagan at Bandimere Speedway, but the three-time Funny Car world champion broke through for his long-awaited first win at the legendary facility in 2021.
It was a memorable moment for Hagan, and he’s looking…
Western Swing provides a welcome motorcycle road trip for Salinas family
While NHRA teams are focused on one of the most grueling stretches of races of their season, the Western Swing, through Colorado, Washington, and California, it offers a unique opportunity for the Salinas family to take to the open road together on their motorcycles.
While NHRA teams are focused on one of the most grueling stretches of races of their season, the Western Swing, teams leave their race shops – most of which are in the Midwest – and head west for Colorado, Washington, and California over a three-…
Top Fuel's Antron Brown is looking for another Western Swing sweep in 2023
Antron Brown, the last driver to sweep all three races of the Western Swing when he accomplished the feat in 2009, is geared up and ready to do it again entering this weekend's Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
Five Memorable Moments from the history of the Mile-High Nationals
Bandimere Speedway has played host to the NHRA Mile-High Nationals since 1979, and the thin altitude has been thick with excitement ever since. Here's a look back at five memorable moments from the history of the event.
Leah Pruett ready to roll at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
It’s one of the most important events of the season for Leah Pruett, and the Top Fuel star couldn’t be entering this weekend’s 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at legendary Bandimere Speedway on a better note.
It’s one of the most important events of the season for Leah Pruett, and the Top Fuel star couldn’t be entering this weekend’s 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at legendary Bandimere Speedway on a better note.
Pruett is…
After successful Norwalk outing, Tony Stewart Racing preps for Western Swing
With a Top Fuel win and Funny Car runner-up at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Tony Stewart Racing is flying high heading into the three-race Western Swing. Crew chiefs Neal Strasbaugh and Dickie Venables talk about the long road ahead.
Alexander, Hartford, Arana discuss Norwalk wins on WFO Radio post-race show
Blake Alexander, Matt Hartford, and Hector Arana Jr. all went WFO following the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
Blake Alexander, Matt Hartford, and Hector Arana Jr. all went WFO following the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
Alexander drove the Head Inc. Funny Car to the winner’s circle for the first time, Hartford…
Great tracks make for great races, and the "Norwalk Experience" is all about the fans
Treating fans as guests and providing them with the best possible experience is what Summit Motorsports Park is all about. Find out where this family secret comes from, and why it matters.
The Summit Racing NHRA Nationals saw some of the year's closest racing!
Close races are heartbreaking for the loser, but outstanding for the winner and fans cheering them on. See the four closest finishes from "America's Dragstrip" in Norwalk.
Behind the Scenes at the 2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Weekend Rewind: 2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
The 2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was packed with exciting moments, including first-of-the-season wins by Leah Pruett and Blake Alexander, upsets, and wild twists. Here’s a quick video look back.
Alex Laughlin's Funny Car right of passage
While no one can ever be "prepared" for a nitro engine explosion, for every successful Funny Car racer, it's not a matter of if it happens—but when.
See all the details of Greg Stanfield’s new Factory X Camaro
Joe Castello and Greg Stanfield walk us through an all-new NHRA Factory X presented by Holley racecar.
The first thing you notice is the stance.
Factory X trim makes a Camaro just about the sickest-looking race car it can be. Step aside…
Five things we learned at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Historically, Summit Motorsports Park has pulled out all the stops for their annual NHRA affair, and this season was no different. Competitors had a grand stage on which to flourish, and they most certainly took full advantage. Here are five takeaways from Norwalk.
Historically, Summit Motorsports Park has pulled out all the stops for their annual NHRA affair, and this season was no different. Competitors had a grand stage on which to flourish, and they most certainly took full advantage. Here are five…
Factory X race car debuts at 2023 Summit Racing NHRA Nationals
This all-new category of race cars will win you over with a single burnout! Check out Greg Stanfield's Camaro, the first NHRA Factory X presented by Holley car to make a pass at a national event.
NHRA has announced an exciting new Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the FX category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock and will be reserved for 2019-and-newer…
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Matt Smith is managing a challenging season
The landscape in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class looks drastically different in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series in comparison to the year before, but for six-time and reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith, there is enjoyment in the challenge, even if it's alongside a certain level of frustration.
The landscape in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class looks drastically different in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series in comparison to the year before, but for six-time and reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith, there is…
Kramer is making a quietly convincing case in Pro Stock
Deric Kramer didn't blaze into the 2023 rendition of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but by race four of 18 on the Pro Stock schedule, he and his Michael Hiner-tuned GetBioFuel.com Chevrolet Camaro were showing up and showing out.
Deric Kramer didn't blaze into the 2023 rendition of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but by race four of 18 on the Pro Stock schedule, he and his Michael Hiner-tuned GetBioFuel.com Chevrolet Camaro were showing up and showing out. Kramer'…
Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals photo gallery
The launch of the inaugural 2023 Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals in Bowling Green, Ky., was a huge success! See photo highlights from Beech Bend Raceway Park of the racing action, swap meet, and the legendary Don Garlits himself.
Pruett seeks continued consistency, balance in her search for Top Fuel triumph
Leah Pruett's Dodge Direct Connection dragster has had a consistent edge, and after qualifying No. 1 in Bristol, Pruett and the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Nitro team are eager to build on the momentum and claim their first Top Fuel win of the season.
Leah Pruett's Dodge Direct Connection dragster has had a consistent edge throughout the season, and after qualifying No. 1 in Bristol, Pruett and the Tony Stewart Racing Nitro team are eager to build on the momentum and claim their first Top Fuel…
Pro Stock ace Troy Coughlin Jr. takes a tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Native Ohioan Troy Coughlin Jr. took a tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, before heading to this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals to compete in Pro Stock.
Head Racing tests in Indy in advance of important homestate Norwalk event
In advance of this weekend's homestate race in Norwalk, Ohio, the Jim Head Racing team tested its hot-weather tune-up and made fixes to its clutch management system during a test session at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Five Memorable Moments from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is always an action-filled event, but check out these five memorable moments from the Ohio event's great history.
From Funny Cars to rally cars to human catapult, Laughlin's an adrenaline junkie
Most drag racing fans recognize Alex Laughlin as the driver for “Big Jim” Dunn’s nitro Funny Car, but when he’s not powering that 11,000-hp beast on the dragstrip, he’s in constant search of more excitement.
Most drag racing fans recognize Alex Laughlin as the driver for “Big Jim” Dunn’s nitro Funny Car, but when he’s not powering that 11,000-hp beast on the dragstrip, he’s in constant search of more excitement.
Drag racing fans may already know that…
Fast start has Ashley pushing for more at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
In a loaded Top Fuel field that features five world champions in the top 11 spots and a host of other standout drivers, nobody has been better through the first eight races of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season than Justin Ashley.
In a loaded Top Fuel field that features five world champions in the top 11 spots and a host of other standout drivers, nobody has been better through the first eight races of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season than Justin Ashley…
Tasca's season continues to build with memorable New England Nationals win
Winning the New England Nationals was the one thing Rhode Island-native Bob Tasca III just couldn't seem to make happen — until an unusual Saturday at Bristol Dragway, where the Funny Car driver finally earned his home-race trophy at a facility he calls home-away-from-home.
Bob Tasca III has achieved much in his tenure as a nitro Funny Car driver, but winning the New England Nationals was the one thing the Rhode Island native just couldn't seem to make happen. On an unusual Saturday at Bristol Dragway, Tasca and his…