NHRA and New England Dragway announce second sellout crowd of weekend at NHRA New England Nationals
NHRA and New England Dragway officials announced a second-straight sellout crowd at the sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals. Fans from all over the northeast region packed the grandstands, pit areas and campgrounds.
NHRA and New England Dragway officials announced a sellout crowd for the second consecutive day at the sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals. Fans from all over the northeast region packed the grandstands, pit areas and campgrounds. …
NHRA New England Nationals Saturday Notebook
Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) took the poles at the NHRA New England Nationals.
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 2013 NHRA New England Nationals
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: 2013 NHRA New England Nationals.
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: 2013 NHRA New England Nationals.
This was the first ever NHRA national…
Pritchett, Hagan, Anderson hold Friday poles at NHRA New England Nationals
Leah Pritchett leads Top Fuel qualifying in Epping, while Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson also hold Friday poles at the NHRA New England Nationals.
NHRA New England Nationals Friday Notebook
Leah Pritchett leads Top Fuel qualifying in Epping, while Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson also hold Friday poles at the NHRA New England Nationals.
Vote for NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel champ Brittany Force for ESPY Best Driver award
Cast your vote for Top Fuel champion Brittany Force in the 2018 ESPY Best Driver category.
Brittany Force, 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world champion, has been nominated for the 2017 ESPYs Best Driver Award. Force, 31, driver of the Advance Auto Parts Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster, finished the 2017 season in…
'We built this thing together'; 'the Snake' remembers 'the Mongoose'
NHRA Drag Racing legend Don Prudhomme stopped by the Wally Parks NHRA Studio earlier this week to talk about his good friend, Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen. In an emotional interview with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom, “the Snake” recounts his long friendship with McEwen, who passed away June 10.
Tricky Tipster: Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, and Tanner Gray lead Epping picks
Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, and Tanner Gray, who have combined for 10 wins during the first half of the season, enter this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals as the favorites.
The first half of the 2018 season proved that NHRA fans can continue to expect the unexpected when it comes to the Mello Yello pro classes. Through 12 events, there have been nine winners in Pro Stock and seven in Top Fuel and Funny Car,…
Butner hopes to start second half of 2018 with win at NHRA New England Nationals
At this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, Bo Butner hopes to start the second half of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the same way he started the first half: with a win.
At this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, Bo Butner hopes to start the second half of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the same way he started the first half: with a win. Should that happen, it might…
Hart, Burck lead winners at Summer Spectacle In Indianapolis
Josh Hart and Steve Burck led the list of winners at The NHRA North Central Division Summer Spectacle at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
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Josh Hart and Steve Burck raced to victory at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Summer Spectacle at…
NHRA's Josh Peterson discusses the hows and whys of national event track prep
Beginning early this season, the NHRA Competition Department has adjusted the amount of traction compound applied to the racetrack to curb escalating speeds, which also has produced additional benefits to the sport, as NHRA Vice President-Racing Administration Josh Peterson explains in this interview with NHRA National Dragster magazine.
After a 2017 season in which NHRA’s Top Fuel and Funny Cars broke speed records at tracks across the nation, the NHRA Competition Department took necessary steps early in the 2018 season to head off potential problems caused by the escalating…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 14)
NHRA National Dragster’s 14th issue of 2018, featuring a Tom McEwen tribute and coverage of Bristol and Norwalk national events, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s 14th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world…
Kansas City International Raceway, I-70 Speedway reopening in 2019
Kansas City International Raceway and I-70 Speedwat, originally built in the late 1960s to serve the Kansas City market but both closed within the past 10 years, will get a fresh start with the help of multiple companies with a scheduled reopening as I-70 Motorsports Park in 2019.
Kansas City International Raceway and I-70 Speedway, originally built in the late 1960s to serve the Kansas City market but both closed within the past 10 years, will get a fresh start with the help of multiple companies with a scheduled reopening…
The Time Machine: 1988
Thirty years ago this season, direct-drive came back to the nitro classes, supercharger burst panels were mandated, the speed trap was cut in half, Sonoma and Houston entered the schedule, Bruce Larson finally won, and much more.
The old hippie saying “Never trust anybody over 30” was attributed in 1964 to environmental activist Jack Weinberg (who today is 78) in an article about the Free Speech Movement that ran in the San Francisco Chronicle. I bring up this bit…
Two-time event champ Capps feeds off fanbase at NHRA New England Nationals
The bigger and more excitable the fanbase, the better Ron Capps seems to perform. It’s one reason why he enjoys heading to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals.
The bigger and more excitable the fanbase, the better Ron Capps seems to perform. It’s one reason why the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion enjoys heading to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s sixth…
Happy 4th of July from NHRA
The staff of NHRA wishes a happy Independence Day to its fans, racers, sponsors, and other partners. Enjoy the holiday and we'll see you in New England this weekend.
NHRA Today Roundtable: 2018 NHRA New England Nationals preview
NHRA on FOX correspondents John Kernan, Dave Rieff, and Tony Pedregon joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to discuss the storylines heading into this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals.
Salinas not satisfied with progress heading into New England Nationals
There has been a lot for Mike Salinas to celebrate in what will be his most extensive season on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit. But after earning his first final round appearance in just his 25th race, the Top Fuel driver is not satisfied.
There has been a lot for Mike Salinas to celebrate in what will be his most extensive season on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit. But after earning his first final round appearance in just his 25th race, the Top Fuel driver is not…
12th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner to honor Ron Capps
2016 NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Ron Capps will be the inaugural recipient of the Speedway Children’s Charities Eric Medlen Award July 26 during the 12th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner in Sonoma.
2016 NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Ron Capps will be the inaugural recipient of the Speedway Children’s Charities Eric Medlen Award during the 12th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner, July 26 at Viansa Sonoma, one of the most scenic…
Tom McEwen, in his own words
One final nod to the great "Mongoose," from a National Dragster interview a few years ago where he opines on everything from his "legend" status to his rivalry with Don Prudhomme, his favorite cars, and his legacy in the sport.
In mourning the passing of Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, I mentioned I couple of weeks ago the last official interview I did with him for National Dragster, which took place several years ago, and that I should share it someday, and many of…
Tasca bringing momentum and confidence he can win to home track in Epping
Everything is starting to go according to plan for Funny Car driver Bob Tasca III, and that could make for a memorable celebration when the Hope, R.I., native heads to New England Dragway for the sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals on July 6-8.
Everything is starting to go according to plan for Funny Car driver Bob Tasca III, and that could make for a memorable celebration when the Hope, R.I., native heads to New England Dragway for the sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals on July 6-8…
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: Decade of Thrills
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content. This week's offering goes back to the Decade of Thrills show from the 1970s and early 1980s.
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: Decade of Thrills.
This week's offering goes back to the Decade of…
NHRA Today Roundtable: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
NHRA on FOX reporters Dave Rieff, Tony Pedregon, and John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to share their opinions about the NHRA Today Roundtable: 2018 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals champ Dylan Hough discusses his win
Fifteen-year-old Dylan Hough, son of Alcohol Funny Car racer Brian Hough and one of the winners at the 2018 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals presented by Fairlife YUP! at Tulsa Raceway Park, joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his victory.
Crew Chief Confidential: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
NHRA's Lewis Bloom interviewed the winning crew chiefs from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals: Dickie Venables (Funny Car), Dave Connolly (Pro Stock), Ron Douglas (Top Fuel), and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
The Sports Report: The dynamic duo strikes again
Sportsman racing icons Dan Fletcher and David Rampy share the spotlight again with wins at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
It’s often been said that it’s impossible to make a living as a sportsman drag racer but apparently, no one ever told Dan Fletcher and David Rampy. Risk-takers who elected to tackle the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing…
Blake Alexander discusses first Top Fuel win on Facebook Live
Blake Alexander picked up the first Top Fuel win of his career at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. He followed that up by joining NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to talk about his big win.
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Austin Prock completes Funny Car licensing process
John Force Racing Next Gen racer Austin Prock completed the process to acquire his Nitro Funny Car license by making passes in Courtney Force's Advance Auto Part machine at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park on Monday. The son of tuner Jimmy Prock shared video of his ride on Twitter.
Officially a licensed Nitro Funny Car Driver! 4.02 out the box to get it done 😎🏁 pic.twitter.com/f5gtOdjhp8
— Austin Prock (@ProckRocket_FC)…
Shields, Pomponio, and Aragona Jr., lead winners list at Lebanon Valley Dragway
Duane Shields, Dan Pomponio, and Frank Aragona Jr., led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competed at Lebanon Valley Dragway.
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The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Lebanon Valley
Dragway:
TOP…