NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

What goes good with barbecues and fireworks on the Fourth of July? Yep, that's right -- Beach Boys hot rod songs. Or maybe that's just us. Deconstructing the high-horsepower hits of America's band.

NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has made picks for the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters, and, as was the case with last race in Norwalk, Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Bo Butner, and LE Tonglet lead the rankings.

All of the skeletons come out of the closet as the one and only Steve Johnson talks about this weekend’s Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters, where he will compete at his 400th NHRA event. He joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to talk about his career.

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk featured some of the wildest final rounds of the year in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, including in both alcohol categories. However, the big story of the event revolved around Nick Folk and Jeff Strickland, who each doubled up.

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Steve Johnson will make his 400th NHRA start at this weekend's Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters. The veteran looks back at more than 25 years of racing and shares his thoughts and memories.

Struggles in previous years at tracks have turned into wins in both of Alex Laughlin’s Pro Stock victories. The rising star hopes a similar scenario plays out at Route 66 Raceway, the site of this weekend’s Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters.

After a week off and confident that a frustrating stretch is behind him, Funny Car standout Del Worsham hopes his good history with Chicago continues at this weekend’s 20th annual Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters.

Former Pro Stock driver Greg Stanfield got beat by first-time winner Marty Rinehart Jr. in the Bristol Super Stock final, but the sting of losing was tempered by the Father’s Day gift he got from his son, Aaron, who saved the day with a convincing win in the Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs class.

In this week’s Roundtable from the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, Lewis Bloom and John Kernan get you ready for this weekend’s Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals outside of Chicago.

WFO Radio’s Joe Castello joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his popular podcast and his career as one of NHRA's national event announcers.

The final rounds from the NHRA JEGS Allstars competition are scheduled to be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 on Saturday, July 8, during the NHRA Mello Yello qualifying show from the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N.

A native of Chicago, winning at Route 66 Raceway means a little more for eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher. It’s also become a routine thing for the longtime NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star, as his five category wins are tied for the most in NHRA history at the facility.  

Rob Kropfeld’s Super Gas win at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals will be talked about for a long time, but it’s just one of many career highlights.

Terry Chandler, whose commitment to helping others has left an indelible mark on the NHRA and Don Schumacher Racing, lost her valiant fight with brain cancer on Tuesday afternoon.

16-time Funny Car champion John Force is not happy with his recent results, so last week he spent time testing some new parts and pieces at Lucas Oil Raceway in hopes of rounding the corner, performance-wise.  Indy bureau chief John Kernan reports.