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NHRA Today roundtable: NHRA Summernationals preview
John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s for a preview of this weekend’s NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J.
John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s for a preview of this weekend’s NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J.
Summernationals Time Machine, Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our Summernationals Time Machine, looking at some late-1970s pit-area photos from Englishtown, as provided by column reader John Guzevich. Without further ado, let’s head back to E-Town, in 1978
With a trusty Kodak…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 12)
NHRA National Dragster’s 12th issue of 2017, featuring Topeka and JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s 12th issue of 2017, featuring Topeka and JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
Reigning Funny Car world champion…
Brown, Capps, Enders, Tonglet top Tricky Tipster's Englishtown rankings
NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has picked Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) as the odds-on favorites to win this weekend's NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event, putting odds on the top eight racers he thinks have the best shot at victory in Tricky Tipster.…
Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA to honor legends of racing
The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA (June 15-17) is not only a sprawling celebration of automobiles but also pays honor to those who were instrumental in the growth of racing. Event grand marshal Eileen Daniels and all the honorees will be celebrated at an event at Beech Bend Raceway Park.
The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA (June 15-17) is not only a sprawling celebration of automobiles but also pays honor to those who were instrumental in the growth of racing. On Friday, June 16, event grand marshal Eileen Daniels…
NHRA Today: Mendy Fry previews the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion
March Meet winner Mendy Fry joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, NHRA Motorsports Museum.
March Meet winner Mendy Fry joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, NHRA Motorsports Museum.
Fry won the March…
Mike Castellana hopes to stay on a roll at NHRA Summernationals
Making one of the biggest changes to his standout Pro Mod career, Mike Castellana wasn’t sure how the adjustment from racing a nitrous car to a supercharger-powered car would go. Through five races, it’s safe to say the transition has been a smooth one.
Making one of the biggest changes to his standout Pro Mod career, Mike Castellana wasn’t sure how the adjustment from racing a nitrous car to a supercharger-powered car would go. Through five races of the 2017 NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag…
NHRA Today: Brittany Force talks big Epping win, more
Brittany Force joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her NHRA New England Nationals win, her sister Courtney’s crazy weekend, and more.
Brittany Force joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her NHRA New England Nationals win, her sister Courtney’s crazy weekend, and more.
Force enjoyed a great outing at the…
Three-time champ Eddie Krawiec to debut Harley-Davidson Street Rod at NHRA Summernationals
Eddie Krawiec estimates he has made more than 10,000 runs down the dragstrip at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the site of this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA Summernationals. But the next one the three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion makes will surely be one of the most memorable.
Eddie Krawiec estimates he has made more than 10,000 runs down the dragstrip at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the site of this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA Summernationals. But the next one the three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion makes will…
Vincent Nobile ready to get hot starting at Summernationals
Vincent Nobile wasn’t shy in relaying his thoughts on how his 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has gone this far. But the Pro Stock standout also expects his luck to change in his Mountain View Tire Chevrolet Camaro starting at this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
Vincent Nobile wasn’t shy in relaying his thoughts on how his 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has gone this far. But the Pro Stock standout also expects his luck to change in his Mountain View Tire Chevrolet Camaro starting at this…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro: Epping winners edition
Check out the New England Nationals winners and Summernationals preview on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. Brittany Force and Erica Enders stop by WFO after winning at New England Dragway, and Super Gas winner Johnny Labbous Jr. and Top Dragster winner Debby…
Returning home for Summernationals provides a boost for Brown
The chance to compete at his hometown track never gets old for Antron Brown, a Chesterfield, N.J. native who grew up racing at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the site of this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA Summernationals. But the race also seems to invigorate Brown to do something great the rest of the season.
The chance to compete at his hometown track never gets old for Antron Brown, a Chesterfield, N.J. native who grew up racing at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the site of this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA Summernationals. But the race also seems to…
New Harley-Davidson Street Rod drag bikes ready to race at Englishtown
The Harley-Davidson Street Rod will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork at the NHRA Summernationals.
The Harley-Davidson Street Rod will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork at the NHRA Summernationals.
The new Street Rod competition…
AquaBall named presenting sponsor of J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of NHRA Summernationals
AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park June 2-4. The event marks the sixth of…
Pouring it on
John Labbous Jr. wins his fourth Super Gas race of the season to take commanding points lead in his first trip to New England Dragway
In 1987, when “Super Steve” Cohen won NHRA’s first Super Comp national championhip, he won so early and so often that he had the title sewn up by mid-July. History might well repeat itself this season thanks to the incredible win streak that John…
NHRA releases 24-race Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule for 2018 season
NHRA officials have announced the 24-race 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will again feature intense racing action at tracks across the country.
(Story updated Jan. 30, 2018, to reflect a schedule change)
NHRA announced its 24-race 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, featuring intense racing action at tracks across the country. Millions of fans will witness…
Of Bats, Balls and Burnouts
Former NHRA race-team publicist Bob Wilber joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his new book, Bats, Balls and Burnouts, chronicling his career in sports, marketing, and drag racing.
Bob Wilber joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his new book, Bats, Balls and Burnouts.
Wilber, who for years was a familiar sight in the sport of NHRA…
Behind the Numbers: Erica Enders' car is finally catching up to her left foot
Erica Enders finally won this weekend, but her reaction times never failed her over the past season and a half of winless racing.
Erica Enders is finally back. The former Pro Stock champion picked up her first Wally since the fall Las Vegas race of 2015 when she defeated Tanner Gray at the NHRA New England Nationals for what was also her very first win in the fuel-injection…
Tommy Johnson Jr. hopes to start another June hot streak at NHRA Summernationals
For whatever reason, this time of year has usually been very good for Tommy Johnson Jr. After snapping a string of four straight first-round losses in Epping, the Funny Car standout hopes he can rely on another hot start to the summer during the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
For whatever reason, this time of year has usually been very good for Tommy Johnson Jr. After snapping a string of four straight first-round losses in Epping, the Funny Car standout hopes he can rely on another hot start to the summer during the…
Rookie Report Card after Epping
A look at the season stats for the 2017 rookie class through the NHRA New England Nationals, race nine of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
Tanner Gray continued his impressive rookie campaign with his first No. 1 start in Pro Stock and another final-round showing, this one resulting in a runner-up finish at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Troy Coughlin Jr.…
Fast Five: NHRA New England Nationals
With dramatic qualifying moments, engine explosions, and incredible performances, the NHRA New England Nationals, race No. 9 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, was jam-packed with great moments. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the event.
With dramatic qualifying moments, engine explosions, and incredible performances, the NHRA New England Nationals, race No. 9 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, was jam-packed with great moments. Here's a look at five of the…
JFR fab shop jumps into action after Epping explosion
When Courtney Force’s Funny Car exploded during qualifying at Epping, it left her short a chassis for the remainder of the eastern swing, but, her fans need not worry. As Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan discovered, the JFR fabrication shop already had already started building her a new chassis weeks ago.
When Courtney Force’s Funny Car exploded during qualifying at Epping, it left her short a chassis for the remainder of the eastern swing, but, her fans need not worry. As Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan discovered, the JFR fabrication shop…
Worner brothers duel for Super Stock, Labbous continues to win
Twin brothers Byron and Bryan Worner faced off for the Super Stock title at the NHRA New England Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series with Byron taking the win, the trophy, and bragging rights at the dinner table. John Labbous also won in Super Gas to continue his racing dominance this year.
Twin brothers Byron and Bryan Worner faced off for the Super Stock title at the NHRA New England Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series with Byron taking the win, the trophy, and bragging rights at the dinner table. John Labbous also…
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series set to power into New Jersey
Steeped in history, the iconic NHRA Summernationals again returns to storied Old Bridge Township Raceway Park on June 8-11 for the 48th heart-pumping rendition of one of NHRA’s original seven national events.
Steeped in history, the iconic NHRA Summernationals again returns to storied Old Bridge Township Raceway Park on June 8-11 for the 48th heart-pumping rendition of one of NHRA’s original seven national events.
It is the tenth of 24 events…
Force, Hagan, Enders score Wallys at NHRA New England Nationals
Brittany Force notched the Top Fuel victory Sunday afternoon at the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway in Epping. Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) also notched victories in their respective categories at the ninth of 24 events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
Sunday at NHRA New England Nationals sells out
NHRA and New England Dragway officials announced a sellout for Sunday of the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. New England Dragway was sold out Saturday and Sunday for the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals.
NHRA and New England Dragway officials announced a sellout for Sunday of the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. New England Dragway was sold out Saturday and Sunday for the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals with fans from all over the…
Hagan relishes racing in front of family in Bristol
Racing just a couple hours from his Christiansburg, Va. home, Matt Hagan relishes the opportunity to compete at picturesque Bristol Dragway, the site of this weekend’s 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Racing just a couple hours from his Christiansburg, Va. home, Matt Hagan relishes the opportunity to compete at picturesque Bristol Dragway, the site of this weekend’s 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
After trying for years to win…
NHRA New England Nationals Sunday Notebook
News, notes, photos, and more from final eliminations at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
Pritchett, Hight, Gray take No. 1 spots at NHRA New England Nationals
Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) moved into the No. 1 slots in their respective categories during final qualifying for the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping.