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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Comp winner Kris Whitfield
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Stock winner Chad Guilford
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4/27: It’s 427 day—and in 1963, Chevrolet created two engines to rain down Turbo-Fire on the competition
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Milestone-event winners eye special 1,000th Top Fuel win trophy up for grabs
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Force blasts to 341 mph; Kalitta, Lee, Glenn, and Herrera take No. 1 spots
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April 21, 1961: Mickey Thompson launched a Stock Eliminator Pontiac that reshaped drag racing
Chad Head, General Manager, Kalitta Motorsports
Lisa Michler, Denso Marketing Communications Manager
Rick Ware, NHRA and NASCAR Team Owner
Bill Bader, Summit Motorsports Park owner, SEMA board member, and Energize founder
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Fitzgerald Motorsports Park joins NHRA Member Track Network in Division 3
Jeff Stange, Businessman, manufacturer, sponsor
Travis Shumake, Top Fuel racer
KB Titan Racing, Pro Stock powerhouse nurturing the next generation
Rick Hendrick, Multi-faceted motorsports legend, championship-winning NHRA partner
Chad Green, Nitro team owner, driver investing in the future
Joe Castello, Podcast host and NHRA reporter/announcer
Katherine Wooten, NAPA director of partnership strategy and activation
Don Russell, Director of Marketing at Cornwell Quality Tools
Ron Capps, Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion and team owner
Rich McPhillips, Top Alcohol Dragster car owner and instructor
Buddy Hull, Funny Car driver and YouTube star
Richard Gadson, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer
Paul Lee, Businessman, Nitro Funny Car racer
Ida Zetterström, Top Fuel driver
Speed is the essence of war—and racing
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4/13: It’s 413 day—Celebrating the Max Wedge and the engine that won the ’62 Winternationals
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Bob Bender: Swinging west on an emotional trip with his Chevy wagon Stocker
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Saturday Preview
NHRA teams gear up for first four-wide event of 2025 season in Las Vegas
Friday News and Notes from the Texas NHRA FallNationals
News, notes, and quotes from the opening day of professional qualifying from the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
As the Mission Foods Drag Racing stars take to the all-concrete quarter-mile at Texas Motorplex for the first time at 4 p.m. Central, it's already been a full day of action, including the…
Hagan, Kalitta, Anderson, and Herrera win NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Funny Car’s Matt Hagan defeated Jack Beckman in the final round on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won race three of six in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
Four-time Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan defeated Jack Beckman in the final round on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, picking up the victory for Tony Stewart Racing and staying alive in the championship mix in front of a huge crowd at the…
Sunday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
News, notes, and quotes from final eliminations at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
News, notes, and quotes from final eliminations at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Updated throughout the day.Top Fuel round oneThe first pair out ignites the energy and Kyle Wurtzel goes 3.789 to beat Josh Hart's better…
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday preview
The day has come, here at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s time to award the event trophies at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here’s a look at each Pro class ahead of the action.
The day has come, here at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s time to award the event trophies at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here’s a look at each Pro class ahead of the action. Top FuelIn a season that has not proven…
Prock, Kalitta, Latino, and Herrera lock up No. 1 positions at NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock locked up his fifth No. 1 qualifier of the season on Saturday at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in front of a sold-out crowd at Worldwide Technology Raceway. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Eric Latino (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also secured the top spot.
Reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock locked up his fifth No. 1 qualifier of the season on Saturday at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in front of a sold-out crowd at Worldwide Technology Raceway. Doug Kalitta (Top…
World Wide Technology Raceway sells out Saturday at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
The NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway announced a sellout Saturday at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
The NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway announced on Saturday a sellout at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.“Today’s sold-out crowd at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis showcases the unmatched passion…
Saturday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
News, notes, and quotes from the second day of professional qualifying from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
Top Fuel Q3The qualifying order is flipped today, so we're getting a hearty dose of nitro to start the day. The time of day and the conditions should be a fairly accurate example of what to expect on Sunday.After mustering a best…
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday preview
The second and final day of qualifying for the at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Fields will be set on what is sure to be another thrilling day of action at the third of six Countdown to the Championship events.
The second and final day of qualifying for the at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Fields will be set on what is sure to be another thrilling day of action at the third of six Countdown to the Championship…
Kalitta, Prock, Latino, and Herrera No. 1 on Friday at NAPA NHRA Midwest Nationals
The first day of qualifying is complete at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third of six events in the 2025 Countdown to the Championship. Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Eric Latino, and Gaige Herrera all scored the provisional pole.
The first day of qualifying is complete at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third of six events in the 2025 Countdown to the Championship. Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Eric Latino, and Gaige Herrera all scored the…
Friday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
News, notes, and quotes from the opening day of professional qualifying from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1Pro Stock Motorcycle kicks off with Lance Bonham pulling into the waterbox just before 5pm on a warm day in Madison, Ill. The St. Louis Arch is catching the lowering sun as Bonham goes 7.143.It quickly becomes…
Top Hitter Bat adds to Friday night excitement at NAPA Midwest Nationals
Friday night under the lights at World Wide Technology will have an added bonus for top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle as part of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Friday night under the lights at World Wide Technology will have an added bonus for top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle as part of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. World Wide…
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday preview
Race three of six in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship is about to kick off. Here’s a look at what to expect on day one at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Race three of six in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship is about to kick off. Here’s a look at what to expect on day one at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.While…
Prock, Ashley, Glenn, Gadson take playoff wins at NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won the first four-wide playoff race in NHRA history at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals. Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Richard Gadson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at zMAX Dragway.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won the first four-wide playoff race in NHRA history on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, defeating Matt Hagan, Chad Green and Dan Wilkerson in the final round of the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals.Justin Ashley (Top Fuel…
Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals
News, notes, and quotes from final eliminations at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway. Updated throughout the day
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAYTOP FUEL ROUND ONEShawn Langdon, one of two drivers to have won a 4-Wide Nationals in both nitro classes (Funny Car in 2019, Top Fuel earlier this year) advanced to the…
Hagan, Force, Glenn, and Herrera will lead four-wide fields into Sunday battle
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan clinched the top spot Saturday at zMAX Dragway, powering to his second No. 1 qualifier this year at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1 at the event.
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan clinched the top spot Saturday at zMAX Dragway, powering to his second No. 1 qualifier this year for Tony Stewart Racing at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals.Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Dallas Glenn (Pro…
Saturday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals
News, notes, and quotes from the second day of professional qualifying from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway.
TOP FUEL Q3Conditions start out much warmer than Friday with a track temperature of 125 degrees, more like what they might see Sunday morning, and we're not expecting any of the low qualifiers to be displaced, but we'll see.…
Force, Hagan, Glenn, and Herrera lead Friday Charlotte qualifying efforts
Two-time Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force made the quickest run on Friday at zMAX Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the event.
Two-time Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force made the quickest run on Friday at zMAX Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals.Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock…
Friday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals
News, notes and quotes from the opening day of professional qualifying from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1The first pro session of the weekend in Pro Stock Motorcycle kicked off with a 7.060 run by Marcus Hylton, but it didn’t take long for elapsed times to becomes much, much quicker.Ron Tornow, making his final…
Reed, Pedregon, Glenn, and Hall win the NHRA Reading Nationals
After a chaotic weekend of collisions, shattered qualifying orders, and a string of underdog triumphs, Maple Grove Raceway delivered an unforgettable launch to the 2025 NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
Top Fuel’s Shawn Reed won for the first time in his NHRA career on Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway, capping off an emotional comeback by defeating points leader Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by…
Race day updates—40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
When the gates swung open at Maple Grove Raceway, it wasn't just another eliminations day. The Reading Nationals are the starting line for the Countdown to the Championship—the moment where every round counts.
These Notes are updated throughout the day
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40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Race day preview
The 40th Reading Nationals offer more than a race. They’re the launchpad, the honeymoon after the U.S. Nationals, and maybe the turning point of the 2025 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series. Strap in—it’s going to be phenomenal.
It's Race Day.When the gates swung open Sunday morning at Maple Grove Raceway, it wasn't just another eliminations day. The Reading Nationals are the starting line for the Countdown to the Championship—the moment where every round counts. If Indy is…
Saturday qualifying from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Funny Car, and Top Fuel qualifying sessions three and four at Maple Grove Raceway have launched.
These Notes are updated throughout the dayQ3 NHRA Pro Stock Qualifying Update — Reading NationalsMaple Grove Raceway — Saturday AfternoonThe third qualifying session delivered a string of side-by-side passes and a few dramatic shakeups as…
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Saturday Qualifying Preview
What to watch for. How to see it. Why it all matters—Speed finds its home as the Countdown points build on Saturday at Maple Grove Raceway.
In the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, nature rules the environment. Everything is formed on a curve here. The hills, the streams, even the property lines and the highways all seem to be drawn on an arc. Mother Nature has put a radius on everything…
Friday qualifying notes from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
The opening Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel qualifying session at Maple Grove Raceway delivered a dramatic first look at the contenders for the Countdown to the Championship
These Notes are updated throughout the dayQ1—Pro Stock MotorcycleThe opening qualifying session at Maple Grove Raceway delivered a dramatic first look at the NHRA Countdown to the Championship contenders in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle, with…
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Friday Qualifying Preview
The first race of the 2025 NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania speed.
The air is different here. After the biggest drag race in the world, the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indy, the stage has been set for drivers in all four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories to race for the championship…
Ashley, Prock, Enders, and Herrera claim victories at prestigious U.S. Nationals
Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley won the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals for the first time in his career, and was joined in victory by Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley won the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals for the first time in his career, defeating racing legend Tony Stewart on a holeshot in the final round on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.Austin…
Monday News & Notes from the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and more from final eliminations at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAYTop Fuel round onePoints leader Shawn Langdon entered eliminations with a 47-point lead on teammate Doug Kalitta and third-place Tony Stewart in the race to win the regular-season…
Prock wins All-Star Callout; Force, Beckman, Anderson, Herrera qualify No. 1 at Indy
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won the PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout on Sunday of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all qualified No. 1 at the event.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won the PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Ron Capps in the final round of the specialty race at the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S.…
Sunday News & Notes from the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and more from the third day of Professional qualifying at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAYTop Fuel Q4Points leader Shawn Langdon, whose first three qualifying runs probably hadn't matched the team's expectations — sitting just sixth with a 3.71 best — made up…