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Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz walks away from Norwalk top-end tumble
During the first round of Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, rider Kelly Clontz fell off her motorcycle. She stood up under her own power and was seen by the on-site medical team.
Justin Ashley after a big result in first Top Fuel appearance in Norwalk
The unprecedented 2020 season means plenty of new experiences in 2021 for Ashley, including racing for the first time at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park this weekend.
Justin Ashley’s first full season was a stellar one in 2020, culminating in the young Top Fuel standout winning NHRA Rookie of the Year honors.
But the abbreviated and unprecedented season also meant plenty of new experiences remained for this…
Meet the racer behind Constant Aviation’s sponsorship of the Factory Stock Showdown
In an age where activation is the force multiplier of marketing partnerships, David H. Davies is not only sponsoring the Factory Stock Showdown class—he’s also campaigning its newest car.
Check writing. It's one of the fundamentals of racing and business. Competitors and company owners spend money every single day, but it’s essential for them to spend money in the areas that will net the greatest return. When each dollar spent…
Red-hot John Force looks to keep rolling, put on a show in Norwalk
John Force Racing doesn’t look as though as it missed most of the 2020 season and the organization, led by iconic Funny Car driver John Force, will now look to put on a show at a track starved for NHRA action.
John Force Racing doesn’t look as though as it missed most of the 2020 season and the organization, led by iconic Funny Car driver John Force, will now look to put on a show at a track starved for NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action, Summit…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday preview
An exquisite racing facility, first-class treatment, and yes, $1 ice cream, awaits everyone at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to northern Ohio for the first time since 2019.
An exquisite racing facility, first-class treatment, and yes, $1 ice cream, awaits everyone at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park this weekend as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to northern Ohio for the first time since 2019…
It's an NHRA Insider McAttack: McIntire and McKenna talk nitro and Norwalk
Guests Mike McIntire Jr. and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast this week to talk all things on the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk this weekend.
Guests Mike McIntire Jr. and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast this week to talk all things on the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk this…
See it for yourself! Ford’s Cobra Jet 1400 to run at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Ford’s all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 Mustang will make its 2021 debut at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
It's shocking how few people know this, but Henry Ford's best friend was Thomas Edison. In fact, before any of Ford's automotive businesses began, guess who Ford worked for? Yup, Thomas Edison. So lest anyone think Ford's interest in electric…
Nitro Time Machine: Pat Dakin makes first final in 20 years in Norwalk
At the 2019 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Pat Dakin did something he hadn't done in more than two decades; make it to a Top Fuel final. Relieve the dramatic final rounds in the latest edition of Nitro Time Machine.
Pro Mod title challenger Brandon Snider looks to grab first Norwalk win
While he just missed out on a championship in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series a year ago, Brandon Snider enjoyed every part of the experience of competing for his first NHRA Pro Mod world title.
While he just missed out on a championship in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series a year ago, Brandon Snider enjoyed every part of the experience of competing for his first NHRA Pro Mod world title. The veteran believes it’s made him…
Points leader Bob Tasca III focused on Norwalk repeat, long-term success
As the current Funny Car points leader, Bob Tasca III is prepared for the long haul this season but wouldn’t mind picking up a few more marquee wins.
As the current Funny Car points leader, Bob Tasca III is prepared for the long haul this season. The goal is to be ready and have the car at its best when the Countdown to the Championship begins, but along the way, Tasca wouldn’t mind picking up a…
Racing extravaganza in new National Dragster, plus features, tech, and more!
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine is online and in the mail for NHRA Members. Featuring complete coverage from Houston and Epping, the issue is packed with racing coverage, features, and tech.
Nitro Time Machine: Eddie Krawiec hits the beach in Norwalk (twice), then wins
At the 2016 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, a faulty brake rotor caused Pro Stock Motorcycle's Eddie Krawiec to make two trips to the sand trap on a weekend in which he ultimately would win the event. Let's take a closer look in our latest episode of Nitro Time Machine.
Testing continues in Indy as teams prepare for this weekend's Norwalk event
Testing continued Tuesday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis with Antron Brown, Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec, Jianna and Jasmine Salinas, and Melanie Johnson among those taking part.
TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Top Dragster winner Nick Meloni
In 2019, Nick Meloni was a runner-up at the New England Nationals, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he didn’t get a chance to race in Epping last season, but he quickly made amends for that by winning his first national event in Top Dragster…
TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Super Street winner John Harper
There was a first-time winner in Super Street after John Harper turned on the win light in the final round against Raymond Knight. Harper, in his ’55 Chevy Bel Air, won the close double-breakout final, 10.896 to 10.894, against Knight’s ’93 Mustang…
TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Stock winner John Gray
The New England Nationals Stock final was worth the price of admission as John Gray took on John Shaul in a heads-up, no-breakout battle between AA/SA entries. Gray’s ’69 Camaro was quickest with a 9.667 to cover the 9.776 of Shaul’s vintage…
TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Super Stock winner Joe Santangelo II
Joe Santangelo II, has enjoyed a lot of success in his career but nowhere has he been more successful than his home track, New England Dragway. For the fourth time in the last seven years, the Connecticut-based Santangelo has earned an Epping…
Tricky Tipster: Who wants ice cream?
NHRA's resident oddsmaker, Tricky Tipster, has given the nod to Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Greg Anderson, Matt Smith, and Justin Bond as the pre-race favorites for this week's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
There’s a lot to like about Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, including the neatly manicured grounds, the enthusiastic fan base, and, of course, the ice cream that’s available for just $1 per pound. Moreover, each of the champions crowned at…
Nitro Time Machine: Side-by-side Pro Mod explosions at the 2014 Norwalk race
When it comes to excitement, Pro Mod cars rarely disappoint and that was certainly the case at the 2014 Summit Racing Equipment Nationals where Jim Laurita and Dan Stephenson had side-by-side nitrous explosions.
TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Super Gas winner John Labbous Jr.
Iggie Boicesco made it to the final for the 15th time in his career, but a 10th victory proved elusive after John Labbous Jr. prevailed in the final round of Super Gas. Labbous, the 2017 world champion, won for the eighth time in his career…
TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Super Comp winner Amanda Boicesco
Amanda Boicesco won her first national event in Reading in 2016 and is the reigning Division 1 Super Comp champion. She returned for a second win in Epping by driving her dragster past Fetch in the final, 8.943 to an 8.897 breakout. Early in…
TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Sportsman Highlights
The Boicesco family had a weekend they won’t soon forget at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila after Amanda Boicesco earned the Super Comp title and her father, Iggie, was a runner-up in Super Gas.
The Boicesco family had a weekend they won’t soon forget at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila after Amanda Boicesco earned the Super Comp title and her father, Iggie, was a runner-up in Super Gas.…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Sportsman winner Darian Boesch
A year after winning the championship in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers, Darian Boesch is off to another hot start with two wins in three final rounds. Boesch won the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series opener in Belle Rose and…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Dragster winner Ross Laris
Ross Laris kicked off his 2021 season with a win at the “Baby Gators” Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event in Gainesville, and he’s now seized control of the points lead in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers following a final-round win…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Comp winner Chase Williams
A week before heading to Houston, Chase Williams earned a quarterfinal and a semifinal finish during the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader in Dallas. That was just a quick preview of what was to come as Williams claimed…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Doug Gordon
Doug Gordon’s title defense in Top Alcohol Funny Car is off to a solid start after he drove his Beta Motorcycles entry past Nick Januik in the final round to win for the second time in four final rounds. Gordon was the quickest qualifier in…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Rachel Meyer
Rachel Meyer, a winner in Gainesville and Charlotte and a runner-up at the season-opening regional event in Belle Rose, La., continued her strong start to the season by beating Shawn Cowie in the Top Alcohol Dragster final round. Meyer set…
Watch the NHRA Jr. League Western Conference Finals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals from Tulsa Raceway Park for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals, one of two crown jewels of the Summit Jr Drag Racing League, from Tulsa Raceway Park for free on …
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Sportsman Highlights
Rachel Meyer won her third national event title of the season in Top Alcohol Dragster, and reigning champ Doug Gordon added a second win in Top Alcohol Funny Car during the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park.
Rachel Meyer won her third national event title of the season in Top Alcohol Dragster, and reigning champ Doug Gordon added a second win in Top Alcohol Funny Car during the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston…
Sqwincher will again back Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at Norwalk event
Jim Dunn Racing will fly the bright orange graphics of Sqwincher electrolyte replenishment products at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals to promote the products’ availability in all Menards stores throughout the Midwest and available for purchase online.
Jim Dunn Racing will fly the bright orange graphics of Sqwincher electrolyte replenishment products at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, June 25-27, in Norwalk to promote the products’ availability in all Menards stores throughout the…