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Virginia NHRA Nationals to feature three qualifying sessions on Saturday in shift to two-day event
NHRA officials have announced a schedule change for the upcoming Virginia NHRA Nationals, as all three qualifying sessions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will now take place on Saturday, June 22, leading into eliminations the following day at Virginia Motorsports Park.
NHRA officials announced today a schedule change for the upcoming Virginia NHRA Nationals, as all three qualifying sessions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will now take place on Saturday, June 22, leading into eliminations the…
Jim Dunn Racing and Buddy Hull to rep USD at Arizona Nationals
Continuing to highlight the diverse group of corporate supporters, Jim Dunn Racing and Funny Car driver Buddy Hull will be racing a USD branded nitro Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park.
Continuing to highlight the diverse group of corporate supporters, Jim Dunn Racing and Funny Car driver Buddy Hull will be racing a USD branded nitro Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. With Hull behind…
Justin Ashley looks for another multi-win outing this weekend in Phoenix
When it comes to multiple wins in one weekend, Top Fuel standout Justin Ashley enjoyed impressive success, and he'll get another opportunity at this weekend's NHRA Arizona Nationals, where he also will take part in the final round of the postponed Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
When it comes to multiple wins in one weekend, Top Fuel standout Justin Ashley enjoyed impressive success in the unique scenarios last season.
The former NHRA Rookie of the Year will get another opportunity for a multiple-win weekend at the 39th…
Celebrating decades of "Big Daddy's" success at the Winternationals
“Big Daddy” Don Garlits is one of the greatest drag racers to ever live. Though he's from the other side of the country, he's made his mark on Pomona, Calif.
Garlits has been an innovator, a driver, a mechanic, and a promoter. And throughout all of his success, he has inspired other racers and left his indelible mark on drag racing from coast to coast. In this Dodge Tales from the Strip segment, we see…
Phoenix flashback: Top 5 Moments from the 1994 NHRA Arizona Nationals
Take a trip back in time 30 years to the 1994 NHRA national event in Phoenix, where Cory McClenathan, John Force, Cruz Pedregon, Joe Amato, and Connie Kalitta were all part of the highlights.
Mexico's Juan Cantú will make Top Alcohol Dragster at Las Vegas four-wide
Monterrey, Mexico’s Juan "El Árabe" Cantú will compete in Top Alcohol Dragster at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway April 12-14.
Monterrey, Mexico’s Juan "El Árabe" Cantú will compete in Top Alcohol Dragster at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway April 12-14.
It’s taken Cantú, a former jet dragster driver, six years to fulfill his…
NHRA returns to Firebird Motorsports Park for NHRA Arizona Nationals
After a banner event in 2023, NHRA officials and teams were prepared to bid goodbye to the fan-favorite NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix. But the track has returned in a major way, with the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series set to take place at Firebird Motorsports Park on April 5-7.
After a banner event in 2023, NHRA officials and teams were prepared to bid goodbye to the fan-favorite NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix. But the track has returned in a major way, with the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series set to take…
An all-star turnout as friends and family celebrated the life of Roland Leong
On the Thursday before the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, nearly 500 friends, family, and hot-rodding compatriots of legendary car owner and tuner Roland Leong gathered at the Lions Automobilia Foundation and Museum in Southern California for a celebration of his life.
It’s a sad but real truism that you'll probably never really know just how appreciative people are of your efforts and friendship or how deeply you're admired until you’ve left us, because we all invariably forget to say those things before it's…
Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta will fly SealMaster colors in Phoenix
NHRA Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta will fly the SealMaster livery on his car when the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series resumes April 5-7, at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
NHRA Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta has some good memories from the last time he raced in Phoenix. This year, he hopes to do even better with SealMaster livery on his car when the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series resumes April 5-7, at Firebird…
Total Seal Pro Mod Showdown qualifying bonus on the line at Arizona Nationals
The Total Seal Pro Mod Showdown award will be contested during qualifying in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
The Total Seal Pro Mod Showdown award will be contested during qualifying in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
The Total Seal Pro Mod Showdown will consist of the driver…
Ron Capps to celebrate 30 years behind the wheel during NHRA Arizona Nationals
Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps made his professional debut aboard Roger Primm’s Top Fuel dragster during the 1995 Phoenix event and will celebrate his 30th anniversary in a nitro-powered race car at next weekend's NHRA Arizona Nationals.
It’s hard to believe there was a time when Ron Capps, one of the most tenured drivers in the sport of NHRA Drag Racing, was considered a rookie, but at next weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals, the three-time Funny Car world champion is sure to be…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Weekend Rewind
The 2024 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals was a race like few others, with three wild days of racing that didn’t complete due to wild weather. Here’s a look back at everything that did happen before everything literally went to hail.
NHRA wins Innovation of the Year award for ticketing at PACnet Star Awards
NHRA was recently awarded with the “Innovation of the Year” at the PACnet Annual Star Awards in Los Angeles following the creation of its new Team Ticket & Credential Ordering Portal.
NHRA was recently awarded with the “Innovation of the Year” at the PACnet Annual Star Awards in Los Angeles following the creation of its new Team Ticket & Credential Ordering Portal. The PACnet Annual Star Awards honors top performers within…
A Hail-acious Pomona recap and Phoenix primer with Shumake and Barnett
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, host Brian Lohnes recaps an insane Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and is then joined by Travis Shumake, and Lyle Barnett, who will both make Arizona drag racing debuts to preview the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, host Brian Lohnes recaps an insane Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and is then joined by Travis Shumake, who will make his Top Fuel career debut in Phoenix, and Lyle Barnett, who will make his…
Ford Super Cobra Jet 1800 Mustang smashes EV record at Pomona—7.759 sec @ 180.14 mph
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals has a history of showcasing Detroit's horsepower innovations.
Heritage Series Funny Cars headed to Idaho for 53rd NAPA Ignitor May 18-19
The oldest major racing event in the Northwest, the NAPA Ignitor Opener presented by The Blower Shop returns to Firebird Raceway on May 18-19 as part of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series
The oldest major racing event in the Northwest, the NAPA Ignitor Opener presented by The Blower Shop returns to Firebird Raceway on May 18-19. Firebird’s granddaddy event originated in 1971, a staple in Idaho’s greater Treasure Valley for 53 years…
FES Lighting renews as Kalitta corporate partner and car sponsor
After a successful inaugural campaign last season, Future Energy Solutions (FES) Lighting has extended its Kalitta Motorsports agreement to be a primary partner on Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster at the Chicago event.
After a successful inaugural campaign last season, Future Energy Solutions (FES) Lighting has extended its Kalitta Motorsports agreement to be a primary partner on Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster.
FES, , a national “Lighting-As-A-Service…
National Championships again will be on the line in NHRA Summit Racing Series
A chance to race for a national championship in Las Vegas is again on the line for competitors in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation.
A chance to race for a national championship in Las Vegas is again on the line for competitors in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation.
Drivers will compete at NHRA member…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Sportsman will conclude in Las Vegas
The remaining Lucas Oil Sportsman competition from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will conclude at the Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event and at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, both at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The remaining Lucas Oil Sportsman competition from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in the following classes will conclude on Thursday, April 18, at the Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway…
Bogan wins again to highlight South Georgia Motorsports Park Division 2 event
Monty Bogan continued his 2024 hot streak with a win in Comp as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in actio at South Georgia Motorsports Park
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Monty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '07 G5, H/AA…
Ask Alan: Pro Stock clutches, nitro shutdowns, and Super Stock GT explained
At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and answers on NHRA.com.
At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and…
Schedule set for Winternationals conclusion, Mission Challenge in Phoenix
The NHRA has announced details for the racing action at the NHRA Arizona Nationals on April 5-7 at Firebird Motorsports Park, including the final rounds of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, as well as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge.
The NHRA has announced details for the racing action at the 39th NHRA Arizona Nationals on April 5-7 at Firebird Motorsports Park, including the final rounds of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, as well as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge…
Mission Foods points update: Langdon, Todd, Enders will remain atop packs
Although points are not officially posted until the event completion, here's a look at the unofficial points scenarios from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals heading into the event conclusion at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Although points are not officially posted until the event completion, no matter what happens when the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals are completed during qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals in two weeks, Kalitta Motorsports teammates Shawn…
Weather forces conclusion of Lucas Oil Winternationals to Phoenix event
Inclement weather, including heavy rain and hail, forced the postponement of the final rounds of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals on Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The final rounds in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock will now be completed at the NHRA Arizona Nationals,
Inclement weather forced the postponement of the final rounds of the 64th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals on Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
The final rounds in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will now be completed at the…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Sunday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on the final day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Sunday News & Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from Sunday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Updated throughout the day.
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Sunday has dawned bright and blue, unlike Saturday’s marathon rainday, but there’s still a reported mild threat of weather late in the day, hence the adjusted 10 a.m. start time.
TOP FUEL…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Sunday preview
The second raceday of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will kick off with an early 10 a.m. start at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip as we work towards the crowning of event champs at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
The second raceday of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will kick off with an early 10 a.m. start at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, a hedge against the possibility of weather that dogged Saturday’s qualifying.
Top Fuel low…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Saturday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Saturday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Dallas Glenn take over top spots in Pomona
Brittany Force powered to the top spot to close out qualifying on Saturday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, earning her first No. 1 qualifier of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season at the 64th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Brittany Force powered to the top spot to close out qualifying on Saturday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, earning her first No. 1 qualifier of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season at the 64th annual Lucas Oil NHRA…
Winternationals Sunday eliminations start time moved up to 10 a.m.
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, moving up the start time to 10 a.m. PT.
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, moving up the start time to 10 a.m. PT.
The first round will open with Top Fuel at 10 a.m., followed by…