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NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series final points standings
The 2024 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season concluded at the annual California Hot Rod Reunion at Famoso Dragstrip, crowning champions in 13 classes.
The 2024 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season concluded at the annual California Hot Rod Reunion at Famoso Dragstrip, crowning champions in 13 classes.
FINAL POINTS Top Fuel 1 Tyler…
John Force Racing reinforces that 'the King' of drag racing will be in Las Vegas
John Force Racing’s Facebook and Instagram pages doubled down on Monday that 16-time Funny Car world champ John Force will be at the race in Las Vegas this weekend supporting his team drivers. Viva Las Vegas!
"Vegas Round 2 starts in just FOUR days! While a lot has happened at JFR since the Vegas 4-Wide racing in April of this year, there will be one big presence that may make everything at the track feel that much more whole and…
Palmer to race Las Vegas and Pomona events with added backing from RoofTec
Fan-favorite Top Fuel racer Scott Palmer will compete at the final two events of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, in Las Vegas and Pomona, thanks to new backing from RoofTec.
Fan-favorite Top Fuel racer Scott Palmer will compete at the final two events of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, in Las Vegas and Pomona, thanks to new backing from RoofTec.
Palmer found new motivation after a chance meeting with…
The Sports Report: Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. chasing history, again
With the 2024 season winding down, Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. is headed to Las Vegas with a rare chance to win a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman titles in Super Stock and Stock.
In 2022, Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. won the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Stock world championship at the final event of the season. After a long and exhausting season, Hidalgo managed to hold off two-time champ Brad Burton to win via a tiebreaker, so it…
2024 California Hot Rod Reunion Sunday Finals
Brian Lohnes Brings You the Action from the Top End at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California
2024 California Hot Rod Reunion Saturday Wrap-Up
Brian Lohnes brings the action Live from Bakersfield: Unforgettable runs and thrilling recaps from the Good Vibrations Motorsports booth at Famoso Dragstrip
As the second day of racing roared to life, fans enjoyed thrilling runs from vintage Funny Cars, front-engined dragsters,…
2024 California Hot Rod Reunion in photos: Friday
Marc Gewertz captures the heart and action of Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, Calif.—just as Wally would have wanted
2024 California Hot Rod Reunion Friday Wrap-Up: nitro, speed, and nostalgia at Famoso Dragstrip
Brian Lohnes recaps a day of unforgettable runs and racing action from Bakersfield
1992 California Hot Rod Reunion—reprinted from National Dragster
An overwhelming crowd of fans and racers exceeded the greatest expectations for the inaugural California Hot Rod Reunion at Famoso Dragstrip. Read this and join the action this weekend in Bakersfield!
As we celebrate the enduring spirit of the California Hot Rod Reunion, we are excited to reprint this 1992 National Dragster article that captures the passion and nostalgia of the event’s inaugural year. Born from the desire to reunite racers…
Fricke, Morris, and Miller take wins as Division 1 closes out Lucas Oil season
Jackie Fricke, Wayne Morris, and Carl Miller led the list if event winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division concluded its season at Maple Grove Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.261, 276.80 def. John Ausherman…
Johnny Pluchino on the verge of landmark NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock title
Following his most recent win at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, Johnny Pluchino is on the verge of clinching the season championship in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class
Following his most recent win at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, Johnny Pluchino is on the verge of clinching the season championship in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class. Pluchino, of Smithtown, N.Y., is…
Stalba, Burkart, D'Agnolo win at delayed New England Dragway event
The rain-delayed NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division race at New England Dragway was finally completed at the Maple Grove Lucas Oil Series event.
The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division rain delayed New England Dragway event:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Karen Stalba, Hammonton, N.J., 5.236, 269.89 def. Jackie Fricke,…
Who's on Funny Car's Mount Rushmore?
A few weeks ago, we mused about which four racers would occupy the places of honor on a Top Fuel Mount Rushmore monument. Now it's Funny Car's turn. Which drivers or owners over the class' 60 years deserve to be immortalized? Caution: This is not as easy as it seems.
A few weeks ago in this space, I mused about which four racers would occupy the places of honor on a Top Fuel Mount Rushmore monument. I asked for and received input from…
Congruity NHRA Pro Mod championship to come down to the wire in Las Vegas
The Road to the Championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ hits the finish line next weekend in Las Vegas and only one thing is certain: the championship picture is wide-open and loaded with contenders.
The Road to the Championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ hits the finish line next weekend in Las Vegas and only one thing is certain: the championship picture is wide-open and loaded with contenders.…
Inaugural Holley EFI Factory X championship is down to three drivers
The inaugural Holley EFI Factory X title will be decided in Las Vegas and the series' first champion will be either Greg or Aaron Stanfield or Lenny Lottig.
The inaugural Holley EFI Factory X title will be decided in Las Vegas and the series first champion will be either Greg or Aaron Stanfield or Lenny Lottig.
Heading into the final event of the season, the Ford NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip…
John Force traveling to Las Vegas event to support his three race teams
NHRA Drag Racing icon John Force has secured clearance from doctors treating him for traumatic brain injury (TBI) to attend the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, Nov. 1-3, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in support of his three racing teams. Force has also released a companion video, his first public comment since his accident.
NHRA Drag Racing icon John Force has secured clearance from doctors treating him for traumatic brain injury (TBI) to attend the 24th Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, Nov. 1-3, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Two John Force…
Gibbons to partner with Haddock in Las Vegas return to Funny Car racing
Tim Gibbons will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, wheeling the Terry Haddock Racing entry with backing from Big Time Pest Control.
Tim Gibbons will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, wheeling the Terry Haddock Racing entry.
Gibbons' return will celebrate what the Gibbons team is calling “The Miracle of Bekki Bullert.”…
Austin Prock and Ida Zetterström talk points, promotion, and chasing dreams
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Funny Car points leader Austin Prock and NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Ida Zetterström join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their respective seasons at drag racing's pinnacle.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Funny Car points leader Austin Prock and NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Ida Zetterström join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their respective seasons at drag racing…
D7's Myhre, O’Moore, Hoefer, Schneider, Leon headed to National Championship
The winners from the Division 7 Summit Racing Series Finals -- C.W. Hoefer, David Myhre, Tim O’Moore, Omar Leon, and Dan Schneider -- will return to Las Vegas in late October for the National Championship runoff.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2024 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Summit Showdown:
SUPER PRO
David Myhre, Sheridan, Calif., dragster, 4.756, 144.97 def. Dylan Smith, Buckeye, Ariz., dragster…
Massive 40-plus car nitro fields await fans at penultimate event in Las Vegas
On one of the brightest stages in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, fans will be able to see the largest nitro field at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in nearly a decade at next week’s 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
On one of the brightest stages in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, fans will be able to see the largest nitro field at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in nearly a decade at next week’s 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.…
Drivers set for penultimate event of season at Ford Performance Nationals
As the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series nears the finish line, drivers have their sights set on world championships as they approach the penultimate event of the year, the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Oct. 31–Nov. 3.
As the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series nears the finish line, drivers have their sights set on world championships as they approach the penultimate event of the year, the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las…
In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com.…
Tickets on sale for 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals
Celebrating a special 25th anniversary in 2025, tickets are on sale for the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance, which takes place May 15-18, 2025 at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago.
Celebrating a special 25th anniversary in 2025, tickets are on sale for the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance, which takes place May 15-18, 2025 at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago.
The NHRA Mission…
JR Todd takes us behind the scenes of Toyota’s Experience Center in Texas
Toyota Funny Car racer JR Todd recently gave fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Toyota’s North American headquarters in Plano, Texas.
Known for his competitive mindset on the NHRA circuit, Todd took this opportunity to showcase not only the immense capabilities of Toyota as an automotive leader but also the deep well of motivation that drives Toyota's involvement in drag racing…
Watch the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event from Reading free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Reading are Moser, Summit, Strange, and…
Late rounds of Firebird Fall Shootout will be completed at Las Vegas national
Due to cold conditions, the Top Alcohol eliminations at the inaugural Division 7 Firebird Fall Shootout at Firebird Motorsports Park will now be completed during the Ford Performance Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Due to cold conditions, the Top Alcohol eliminations at the inaugural Division 7 Firebird Fall Shootout at Firebird Motorsports Park will now be completed during the Ford Performance Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The final…
Warren, Fletcher, and Foley lead winners at Rockingham Dragway
Joel Warren, Dan Fletcher, and Steve Foley led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Rockingham Dragway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Rockingham Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Joel Warren, Clinton, N.C., '08 G5, H/AA, 8.588, 151.11 def. Joe…
NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championships on the line in Las Vegas
After a thrilling road to Las Vegas, 40 standout competitors are now ready to race for an NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship as part of the upcoming Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, which takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
After a thrilling road to Las Vegas, 40 standout competitors are now ready to race for an NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship as part of the upcoming Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, which takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at The Strip at Las…