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#NationalDragsterForAll: Read free issues of NHRA National Dragster magazine
Free digital issues of NHRA National Dragster magazine have been made available to NHRA fans throughout 2020 as a way to expose our sport and its publication to new and old fans through their computers, smartphones, and social…
Roy Hill will pay homage to legendary Don Garlits on Pro Stocker in St. Louis
Roy Hill will showcase Don Garlits’ International Drag Racing Hall of Fame on the hood of his Mountain Motor Pro Stock Ford Mustang, driven by Mike Bell at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Roy Hill will showcase Don Garlits’ International Drag Racing Hall of Fame on the hood of his Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School Mountain Motor Pro Stock Ford Mustang, driven by Mike Bell at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals…
The story behind the NAPA team's comeback victory at the Gatornationals
As soon as his NAPA Funny Car exploded beneath driver Ron Capps in the semifinals of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, crew chief Rahn Tobler knew what he needed to do to continue their quest to win the event.
2019 Midwest Nationals flashback: Billy Torrence beats Steve Torrence to get his first NHRA Countdown win
In 2019 Billy Torrence dominated every time he showed up to race, and went on to beat his son, defending world champion Steve Torrence, to capture his fourth win in his sixth final. Relive that Top Fuel race as we prepare for the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 2-4 in person…
Larry Larson vs. Rod Tschiggfrie to match race at Midwest Nationals this weekend!
Larry Larson and Rod Tschiggfrie are headed to World Wide Technology Raceway to match race at the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil
Larry Larson's Cadillac ATS-V and Rod Tschiggfrie's Oldsmobile 442 will go head-to-head at the at the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil. Larson will take his 2016 Cadillac built for the …
Kalitta Motorsports will support fight against breast cancer at October events
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all three Kalitta Motorsports entries will be emblazoned with a pink ribbon featuring the iconic winged “Flying K” logo for the NHRA national events contested in October and J.R. Todd will wear a specially designed pink helmet.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all three Kalitta Motorsports race cars will add pink to their livery for the NHRA national events contested in October.
“We have lost some brave women in our lives to breast cancer and we wanted…
Mike Janis has sights set on title run heading to Texas Motorplex event
Each race during the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season has gotten progressively better for former world champion Mike Janis, pushing him into the points lead in the ultra-competitive class.
Each race during the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season has gotten progressively better for former world champion Mike Janis, pushing him into the points lead in the ultra-competitive class.
Based on his most recent result…
Texas Motorplex will host Friday Night Live Oct. 16 to fire up NHRA FallNationals fans
To celebrate 35 years of world-class motorsports entertainment, the Texas Motorplex will be hosting Friday Night Live on Oct. 16 during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
To celebrate 35 years of world-class motorsports entertainment, the Texas Motorplex will be hosting Friday Night Live on Oct. 16 during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Over the years, the drag racing super-track has hosted stunt shows,…
Cody Savage named new NHRA Southeast Division Director
Former Division 2 Services Coordinator Cody Savage has been named the NHRA’s Southeast Division Director (Division 2), serving NHRA member tracks in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Puerto Rico.
Former Division 2 Services Coordinator Cody Savage has been named the NHRA’s Southeast Division Director (Division 2), serving NHRA member tracks in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Puerto Rico. …
Championship drama, wide variety of classes will thrill AAA FallNationals fans
The NHRA AAA Texas FallNationals, Oct. 14-18 at Texas Motorplex, is one of the last four races of the NHRA Mello Yello Series season and this year, and along with the traditional playoff atmosphere, the event will feature additional classes.
The NHRA AAA Texas FallNationals, Oct. 14-18 at Texas Motorplex, is one of the last four races of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and this year, and along with the traditional playoff atmosphere and title hopes are on the line, the…
Torrence family will bring dominance back home for AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals
It’s been a dominant stretch for the Torrence family at Texas Motorplex, and the father-son Top Fuel duo hope to keep it going at the upcoming 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, Oct. 14-18.
It’s been a dominant stretch for the Torrence family at Texas Motorplex, the family’s home track in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, and the successful father-son Top Fuel duo hope to keep it going in 2020. They will have an opportunity for…
Texas Motorplex will honor military, first responders with ticket offers, special guests
Texas Motorplex will once again offer members of the active or retired military, government employees and first responders a variety of ticket discounts during the 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Oct. 14-18.
This year during the 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, the Texas Motorplex will once again offer members of the active or retired military, government employees and first responders a variety of ticket discounts to the NHRA national event.…
Steve Matusek discusses his U.S. Nationals Pro Mod crash, safety-violation fine
NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series driver Steve Matusek discusses with NHRA on FOX's Bruno Massel what he has learned from his crash at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals and the subsequent fine he received from NHRA.
Randal Andras does it again -- scores fifth win of 2020 season in Gainesville
Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley points leader Randal Andras scored his fifth win in sixth starts this season, defeating Chris Smith in the final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley points leader Randal Andras scored his fifth win in sixth starts this season, defeating Chris Smith in the final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Rickie Smith claims first win of 2020 E3 Pro Mod season at Gainesville
On a special weekend that saw him share the winner’s circle with his son, Matt, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith raced to his first win of the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.
On a special weekend that saw him share the winner’s circle with his son, Matt, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith raced to his first win of the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season on Sunday, beating Mike Janis in the final…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday Photo Gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographer Jerry Foss was all over Gainesville Raceway Sunday as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals raced to its conclusion.
Matt Smith goes wire to wire for 25th career Pro Stock Motorcycle victory
There is parity throughout almost every professional class in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series but occasionally, some racers are capable of dominant performances. Matt Smith is one of those racers and his latest victory at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals will go down as one of his most impressive performances.
There is parity throughout almost every professional class in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series but occasionally, some racers are capable of dominant performances. Matt Smith is one of those racers and his latest victory at the Amalie Motor…
Rain claims Sportsman final rounds at Gainesville Raceway; Bellemeur wins TAFC
With the exception of Top Alcohol Funny Car, which was won by reigning world champion Sean Bellemeur, rain claimed the final rounds of Lucas Oil Sportsman racing, including the the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown, at Gainesville Raceway.
With the exception of Top Alcohol Funny Car, which was won by reigning world champion Sean Bellemeur, rain claimed the final rounds of Lucas Oil Sportsman racing and the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown at Gainesville Raceway during the Amalie…
Alex Laughlin avenges last year’s final and gets first Pro Stock win of season
Other than a semifinal finish in Phoenix, Alex Laughlin hasn’t had much to cheer about this season in Pro Stock but he was able to put the slow start behind him in Gainesville by beating Aaron Stanfield in a final round match-up between Elite Performance teammates.
Other than a semifinal finish in Phoenix, Alex Laughlin hasn’t had much to cheer about this season in Pro Stock but he was able to put the slow start behind him in Gainesville by beating Aaron Stanfield in a final-round match-up between Elite…
Ron Capps spins, then wins in wild Funny Car battle; extends DSR win streak
It took two race cars to do it, but Ron Capps extended the Don Schumacher Racing win streak in the Funny Car class to ten races following his final round win over Tim Wilkerson at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
It took two race cars to do it, but Ron Capps extended the Don Schumacher Racing win streak in the Funny Car class to ten races following his final round win over Tim Wilkerson at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Celebrating crew chief Rahn…
Cobra Jet Sunday match race—This round goes to the supercharged V8
In 2020 Ford Performance is leveraging the NHRA’s quarter-mile laboratory to prove out what its high-performance vehicles [gas and electric] are capable of.
To catch all the action of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Sept. 25-27 in person you can buy your tickets…
Cobra Jet 1400 tech talk with its two test pilots: Pat McCue and Bob Tasca III
Pat McCue and Bob Tasca III talk about the world’s quickest electric-powered-door-car, the Ford Performance Cobra Jet 1400, in the staging lanes of the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
To catch all the action of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Sept. 25-27 in person you can buy your tickets…
Sunday News and Notes from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
News and notes from the final day of eliminations at the 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway.
This is the first time the Gatornationals have been held in September but contrary to popular opinion, the event has not always been held in March. The inaugural Gatornationals in 1970 was held on Feb. 13-15, just two weeks after the traditional…
Ryan Oehler willing to go the extra mile (or 200) to ensure Gainesville success
For the first time in his career, Ryan Oehler is in contention for the Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle championship and he’s determined to do everything possible to make that a reality. That mentality helps explain why Oeher and his crew would load their spare bike into the back of a pick up truck on Saturday night and make a 220 mile round trip drive to Orlando Speed World Dragway just to break in a couple of Mickey Thompson tires.
For the first time in his career, Ryan Oehler is in contention for the Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle championship and he’s determined to do everything possible to make that a reality. That mentality helps explain why Oeher and his crew would load…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday Preview
Clay Millican, Matt Hagan, Deric Kramer, and Matt Smith qualified No. 1 on Saturday and will now try to finish the job by winning the 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Following a very active day of qualifying that featured a lot of shuffling and bumping among NHRA’s top four pro divisions, the stage is set for an epic finish to the 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Following a six month delay due…
Clay Millican, Matt Hagan, Deric Kramer, and Matt Smith lead Gainesville qualifying
Six months later than anticipated, NHRA’s pro racers have returned to historic Gainesville Raceway to take care of unfinished business at the 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Following Saturday’s two qualifying runs, Clay Millican, Matt Hagan, Deric Kramer, and Matt Smith have qualified in the top spot in their respective Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories.
Six months later than anticipated, NHRA’s pro racers have returned to historic Gainesville Raceway to take care of unfinished business at the 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Following Saturday’s two qualifying runs, Clay Millican,…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday Photo Gallery
Six months after the pandemic shutdown, NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing returned to Gainesville Raceway for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, and NHRA National Dragster photographer Jerry Foss was there to chronicle Saturday's action.
Factory Stock Showdown qualifying from the Gatornationals—See every Saturday run!
Watch Saturday's qualifying session of the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown at the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
A championship contender? Matt Hartford certainly believes he is
Following his runner-up finish at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, Matt Hartford feels he’s very much in the running for the 2020 Mello Yello Pro Stock world championship.
The math is daunting; 162 points in five races, but Matt Hartford still firmly believes he can win the 2020 Mello Yello Pro Stock championship. Hartford’s endless optimism is fueled in large part by his recent run to the final round of the Denso…
Gas vs electric Cobra Jet Mustangs at Gatornationals, testing Ford’s latest technology—See who won!
In 2020 Ford Performance is leveraging the NHRA’s quarter-mile laboratory to prove out what its high-performance vehicles [gas and electric] are capable of.
At the 2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, Funny Car competitors (and old friends) Bob Tasca III and Tony Pedregon match raced electric and supercharged V8 Ford Mustang Cobra Jets. The all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 (which actually makes…