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Torrence, Capps, Anderson are Tricky Tipster's top picks for Bristol
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) top NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster's rankings for this weekend's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
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.…
Recent wins provide major boost for Enders at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
After a frustrating 2016 season that didn’t produce a victory, Erica Enders started to show the form earlier this year that helped lead to back-to-back Pro Stock world championships. But it wasn’t until two weekends ago in Epping that Enders finally broke through, ending a winless spell that dated back to 2015.
After a frustrating 2016 season that didn’t produce a victory, Erica Enders started to show the form earlier this year that helped lead to back-to-back Pro Stock world championships. But it wasn’t until two weekends ago in Epping that Enders finally…
NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals preview
John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to recap last weekend's NHRA Summernationals and to take a look ahead at this weekend's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to recap last weekend's NHRA Summernationals and to take a look ahead at this weekend's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
Nostalgia Top Fuel standout Fry excited for Holley National Hot Rod Reunion
Returning to the team that gave her the first opportunity in the Nostalgia Top Fuel ranks, Mendy Fry figured there would be some sort of transition period early in the 2017 season.
But the return to driving for Tom Shelar and his High Speed…
NHRA Summernationals eliminations show the most watched broadcast in NHRA history
Television ratings for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continue to reach historic heights as Sunday’s eliminations show from the NHRA Summernationals in Englishtown, N.J., on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), became the most watched show in NHRA history.
Television ratings for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continue to reach historic heights as Sunday’s eliminations show from the NHRA Summernationals in Englishtown, N.J., on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), became the most watched show in NHRA history.…
K&N, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation named title rights sponsors of Chicago event
K&N Engineering has signed an agreement to become the title rights sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway.
K&N Engineering has signed an agreement to become the title rights sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway. As part of the agreement, K&N has teamed up with its charity partner, The Children of…
Severance, Lombardo win on the mountain
Joey Severance and John Lombardo Jr. took home wins from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Thunder on the Mountain presented by CARSTAR at Bandimere Speedway alongside Tim Nicholson, who powered his 4-speed ’67 Camaro to the winner’s circle in Super Gas.
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MORRISON, Colo. – Joey Severance and John Lombardo Jr. took home wins from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Thunder on the…
WFO Radio NHRA Summernationals Winners Edition
Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Summernationals Winners Edition featuring on-location interviews with Steve Torrence, Bobby Lagana, “Mama Kay” Torrence, Jack Beckman, Neal Strausbaugh, Greg Anderson, Jerry Savoie, Rickie Smith, Frank Aragona, and Dan…
Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor of Bristol Pro Mod racing
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 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway on June 16-18. The event marks the seventh of 12…
Three years running
Dan Northrop accomplished a feat even more rare than a national event double when he won his third-straight Englishtown title
A year ago, I used this space to write about how Dan Northrop went to Englishtown and successfully defended his 2015 Super Gas title. Northrop hadn’t raced with a throttle stop in a year but that didn’t stop him from defeating John Labbous Jr. in…
Englishtown: The start of our three-race Swing
Englishtown is the first of a three-race swing for Pro Mod, so June is a busy month for the Agave Underground/Aeromotive team. The Thursday night of race weekend was a team dinner and we went to Outback Steakhouse. One tradition this year, apart…
Crew Chief Confidential: NHRA Summernationals
NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom caught up with the four winning NHRA Summernationals crew chiefs after a very hot weekend of racing in Englishtown.
NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom caught up with the four winning NHRA Summernationals crew chiefs after a very hot weekend of racing in Englishtown.
Pro Stock Motorcycle tuner Tim Klungian has had the hot hand so far in 2017 with three combined wins by…
NHRA Mello Yello Series powers into Bristol Dragway for Father’s Day weekend
The ground-shaking sounds of 10,000-horsepower machines will again take over Father’s Day Weekend at picturesque Bristol Dragway as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns for the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 16-18.
The ground-shaking sounds of 10,000-horsepower machines will again take over Father’s Day Weekend at picturesque Bristol Dragway as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns for the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 16-18.
It…
Rookie Report Card after Englishtown
A look at the season stats for the 2017 rookie class through the NHRA Summernationals, race 10 of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
Four of the five competitors in contention for this year's Auto Club Road to the Future Award that recognizes NHRA's top rookie in the Pro classes took part on the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, but none made any big moves…
Fast Five: NHRA Summernationals
Big upsets, an amazing comeback story, and more made for an exciting NHRA Summernationals, the 10th of 24 events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the event.
Big upsets, an amazing comeback story, and more made for an exciting NHRA Summernationals, the 10th of 24 events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the event.
Three-time Bristol winner Kalitta senses first 2017 win is close
Doug Kalitta can sense that his first victory of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is coming soon. Racing at a track that has already been home to three victories for the Top Fuel standout may provide just the scenario to put Kalitta over the top.
Doug Kalitta can sense that his first victory of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is coming soon. Racing at a track that has already been home to three victories for the Top Fuel standout may provide just the scenario to put Kalitta over…
Biondo, Aragona lead winner’s circle in Englishtown
Peter Biondo and Frank Aragona powered their way through competition to victory Sunday at the 48th annual NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
Peter Biondo and Frank Aragona powered their way through competition to victory Sunday at the 48th annual NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
Aragona, Freedhold, N.J., secured his first win at Old Bridge Township Raceway…
Torrence, Beckman, Anderson, and Savoie lead Summernationals champions
Steve Torrence, Jack Beckman, Greg Anderson, and Jerry Savoie drove to Professional victories at the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
Smith wins J&A Service Pro Mod title at NHRA Summernationals
Rickie Smith powered his Vallen ’15 Camaro to victory on Sunday during the NHRA J&A Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
Rickie Smith powered his Vallen ’15 Camaro to victory on Sunday during the NHRA J&A Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Aquaball, was the sixth…
NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League celebrates 25th anniversary
The NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League is celebrating its 25th anniversary of giving youngsters a start in the sport in a controlled environment. The program was officially launched at the NHRA Summernationals in 1992 and remains the gold standard upon which all youth-oriented racing programs are judged.
The NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League is celebrating its 25th anniversary of giving youngsters a start in the sport in a controlled environment. The program was officially launched at the NHRA Summernationals in 1992 and remains the gold…
Low qualifier Coughlin wins first round of Summernationals Pro Mod action
Troy Coughlin maintained the qualifying lead for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park and won his opening-round race.
Troy Coughlin maintained the qualifying lead for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod Racing, presented by Aquaball, is the sixth of 12…
Brown, Force, Butner, Tonglet lead pro fields at Summernationals
After four rounds of qualifying, Antron Brown, Courtney Force, Bo Butner, and LE Tonglet are the pro class leaders at the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J.
Coughlin leads Friday Summernationals Pro Mod qualifying
Troy Coughlin is currently atop the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Summernationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Aquaball, is the sixth of 12 events this season.
Coughlin raced a 5.772-…
Brown, C. Force, Butner, Tonglet lead Friday fields at NHRA Summernationals
Antron Brown in Top Fuel and Courtney Force in Funny Car both set new track records to lead their fields after Friday's opening qualifying sessions at the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and L.E. Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also lead their fields.
Crew Chief Confidential: NHRA New England Nationals
Rick Jones, crew chief for Erica Enders’ NHRA New England Nationals-winning Pro Stocker, checked in via Skype with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his team’s big weekend. Dickie Venables, crew chief for Funny Car winner Matt Hagan, and Brian Husen for Top Fuel champ Brittany Force, also discussed their victories.
Rick Jones, crew chief for Erica Enders’ NHRA New England Nationals-winning Pro Stocker, checked in via Skype with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his team’s big weekend. Dickie Venables, crew…
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…