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Leaving the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, John Hall had plenty to smile about. He reached the fourth final round of his career and second of the season on a quick and fast Denso-backed Matt Smith Racing Buell, and he was No. 3 in the Pro Stock Motorcycle standings with just one race remaining before the Countdown to the Championship.

NHRA and Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) officials announced that Toyota has been named the title sponsor of the world’s biggest drag race, the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Brittany Force and Dale Creasy score Night Under Fire wins while Jack Beckman makes an impressive debut in John Force’s PEAK Camaro Funny Car.

Jason Coan, Todd Frantz, and Houston Raikes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Gary Pritchett and Sean Bellemeur scored Top Alcohol victories as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Region competed at the Summit Motorsports Park Night of Fire.

For nearly 15 years, Neil Britt led the NHRA Publications department, carrying it to new heights, as he had at every publication before that. Britt passed away July14, and is remembered fondly by his friends and former colleagues in the motorsports world.

The upcoming 70th annual U.S. Nationals will not just be saluting its great history but also will be packed with Coutnown-clinching drama, specialty racing events, and tons of fan-friendly activities.

Jack Beckman will make his first runs as the replacement driver for John Force during this weekend’s Cornwell Tools “Night Under Fire” at Summit Motorsports Park, beginning a new chapter in his already memorable career.

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.

The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals played out before a large crowd at Sonoma Raceway in Northern California who witnessed a wild event with resounding performances and a lot of drama. Here's a look back at some of those moments.

The toughest job in drag racing might be filling in for John Force, both on and off the track — roles for which Jack Beckman is uniquely qualified and is eagerly taking on.

With two races — the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and the NHRA U.S. Nationals — remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, 19 drivers have already secured their positions for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs that begin Sept. 12-15 in Reading.

In addition to the Mission Food Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, seven winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Sonoma Raceway.

Former Funny Car world champion Jack Beckman has been named as the replacement driver of John Force’s Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS for the remainder of the 2024 season and will earn points for the sidelined 16-time world champion.

World Wide Technology Raceway, home of the Countdown to the Championship-crucial NHRA Midwest Nationals in October, recently completely repaved the asphalt racing surface of its championship drag racing track.

Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas shared her motivations and aspirations, offering a glimpse into the legacy she aims to uphold in this interview with NHRA on FOX’s Amanda Busick.

It isn’t an exaggeration to say the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was one of the best races of the season, and as a result, we learned a lot as the second half of the 2024 season rolls on. Here are five things that stand out from the event.

Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, an interview-style program created by Werner G+E LLC, will debut on the NHRA FAST Channel on Wednesday, July 31, with three-time world champ Ron Capps as its first guest.

Top Fuel’s Antron Brown defeated first-time finalist Tony Stewart in the final round and Bob Tasca III, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith also earned titles at the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.

The final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was every bit as thrilling as the first two and National Dragster's talented photographers continue to document all of it here in our Sunday gallery.

News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).

The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up today as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.

Matt Smith claimed the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout while Doug Kalitta, Bob Tasca III, and Greg Anderson earned the top qualifying spots at this weekend's Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.

Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), and Troy Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

The National Dragster photographers were all over Sonoma Raceway in order to cover the vast event that is the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Here are some of the day's best images.

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).

The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.

Under the lights on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, Doug Kalitta, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, and Chase Van Sant grabbed the top spots for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.

Naitonal Dragster's award winning photographers were all over Sonoma Raceway for the first day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and they captured all the drama and color of the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series.

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals from Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).