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The Jim Dunn Racing 7-Eleven/Oberto Dodge Funny Car will have new graphics at the upcoming NHRA Houston and Atlanta events bannering Lescure Company, a leading mechanical services business

After winning his first NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series Wally in Gainesville and taking the early points lead, Steven Whiteley knows there will be a target on his back this weekend in Houston, but he is just fine with it.

Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta was awarded a special honor by NASA while on tour of NASA's facilities, being recognized for his efforts in helping the organization safely transport team members and critical hardware to Houston after work on the International Space Station.

Points leaders Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel) and Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and reigning Pro Stock world champion Jason Line are Tricky Tipster's favorites to win this weekend's NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.

John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick for in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to discuss the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway, talking about Brittany Force, Funny Car drivers currently outside of the top 10, and even Deric Kramer's love of fencing (yes, fencing!). 

The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals.

Toyota has extended the agreement with NHRA to be the title-rights sponsor of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event held in the fall at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas.  

For performance car enthusiasts, there are more options now than ever to take part in organized drag racing events

Two-time NHRA Pro Stock champ Erica Enders joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals outside of Houston, where she grew up.

Brian Lohnes joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the second race of the season for fan-favorite J&A Service NHRA Pro Mod Series at this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals.

The Great Northwest had some great car and great races, and some great photographers, too, as evidenced by the work of Herman Marchetti, who shares some of his images from the Seattle area in the 1970s.

If the last two years are any indication, a good start to the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has the chance to become even better for Doug Kalitta when he arrives at Royal Purple Raceway, the site of this weekend’s 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals. 

Alcohol-class winners Rich McPhillips and Kris Hool led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division returned to Virginia Motorsports Park for the Power in the Park. 

Jim Oberhofer, Kalitta Motorsports Vice President of Operations, joined NHRA’s Amanda Buisck via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to talk about the team’s addition of a third Top Fuel dragster, driven by Shawn Langdon, and Kalitta Motorsport’s history of success in Houston, site of this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals.

Glen Cromwell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing. Cromwell begins his new role effective immediately.

When Tanner Gray drove to victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, he etched his name in the history books as the youngest driver to win in the Pro ranks. Who else makes the top five?

Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force to be inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame later this year, becoming the first in motorsports to join the Hall.

Any vehicle running 9.99-seconds or quicker at an NHRA Member Track needs to have certain NHRA-accepted safety equipment, and with e.t.s in the 9.60s, Dodge's new 840-horsepower 2018 Challenger SRT Demon blurs the line between street car and drag car.

Sure, Top Fuel racer “Gentleman Hank” Johnson, who died earlier this week, was part of the answer to a great trivia question, but in a career that spanned more than two decades, he was much more than that.

Leah Pritchett joined NHRA reporters Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about her very busy schedule, encompassing everything from new-car premieres to street-car madness and racing her Papa John’s-sponsored Top Fueler.

NHRA National Dragster’s eighth issue of 2017, featuring an complete coverage from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals and more is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.

With two weekends off before the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals in Houston, teams are back in their shops working on improvements ahead of the fifth race of the 2017 NHRA season. Indianapolis correspondent John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick on NHRA Today delivered by Papa John’s with details.

Antron Brown joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about his recent win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, his newest day job as a co-presenter on BBC America’s Top Gear America, and Jr. Dragster racing with his family.

Ray Dew is ready to defend his title as the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place Saturday, April 29, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex.

Terry Chandler, who funds the Make-A-Wish and Infinite Hero Foundation Funny Car teams for Don Schumacher Racing, is resting at home after recent surgery to remove a brain tumor.