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What's it cost to replace a nitromethane-burning Hemi engine in a Top Fuel dragster? Too much.

After more than a year on the sidelines, Austin Prock turned out to be a super sub for Clay Millican at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, reaching the Top Fuel semifinals in the Parts Plus dragster after Millican had to withdraw Saturday due to an inner ear infection.

Funny Car driver and crew chief, Tim Wilkerson, will tell you that all the hard work he and Richard Hartman do happens in the pit. In truth, Wilkerson's got his hands full in the car too!

Greg Anderson gave a master's class on driving a Pro Stock Camaro in qualifying at the 2021 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

Fans persevered through the rain to witness a thrilling and memorable Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, which laid the groundwork for what’s shaping up to be a spectacular summer on the dragstrip.

When Clay Millican had to withdraw from competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals due to an ear infection, the Parts Plus team called on past rookie of the year Austin Prock to fill the saddle. Here's how his Saturday went.

Hines has simply found ways to win in Norwalk. His five Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals wins at the facility are not only the most in Pro Stock Motorcycle, but it’s the most for any NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competitor.

It’s been more than five weeks since the Pro Stock Motorcycle class last raced, and Steve Johnson still hasn’t stopped celebrating his win at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Don Schumacher Racing Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett checks in on her Friday from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and what she does to prepare for a run. Tetris anyone?

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.

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.

Ford’s all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 Mustang will make its 2021 debut at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.

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.

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.

She picked up her fourth Camping World Series Pro Stock championship in 2020 and now Erica Enders is nominated for the ESPYS Award for Best Driver!

The Matt Hagan Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car has dominated in Epping for years, but that doesn't mean the tune stays the same. Hear why from the man who tunes the Hellcat's Hemi.

Sunday's wildest round at the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals saw Ron Capps catch fire and Terry Haddock advance to the semifinals in Funny Car. See the aftermath from the top end of the track!

After he smacked the wall during last week's TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals, Cruz Pedregon made some small but significant changes to the equipment he uses in his Snap-on Dodge Charger.

58 miles north of Boston lies 1,320-feet of concrete built to harness 330+ mph machines of speed, and showcase the legends of drag racing.

Don Garlits’ great-nephew, 29-year-old Chris Garlits, is preparing to begin his own drag racing journey later this season in Super Comp. "Big Daddy" is not actively involved in the effort, but that doesn't stop Chris from wanting to make him proud.

NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series racers shined bright in the New England sunlight during the NHRA on FOX broadcast that reached across the nation on the FOX Broadcast Network.

It’s already been a standout rookie season for Top Fuel newcomer Josh Hart, who won his debut race and has since advanced to another final round in four appearances, but it just keeps getting better as new sponsorship will allow him to attend more events.

When Rylie Trumble got behind the wheel of a Jr. Dragster and began his racing career, he had one simple goal: “When I first started, all I wanted to do was win a race.” Now he's a three-time Conference Finals champ.

After a year's absence due to the pandemic, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to New England Dragway for the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, race No. 6 of the 2021 season. Here's what we learned.

When it comes to a race like the New England Nationals, what's the better advantage to roll into the Northeast with?

David Barton made a little NHRA history by winning Comp at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with his Factory Stock Showdown COPO Camaro, then won the showdown competition the following week at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.

Matt Hartford turned around his 2021 season with a victory in Houston and will be trying to keep that rolling at this weekend’s TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.

It’s been a terrific start to the season for Bob Tasca III, but the NHRA Camping World Funny Car points leader knows that winning at New England Dragway, where he made his first pass in a car, would make it that much better.

Ron Capps’ NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger has been good but not as consistent as crew chief Dean Antonelli would like, and “Guido” has plans to fix that at the New England Nationals.