Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 10)
NHRA National Dragster’s tenth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA SpringNationals and NGKSpark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
In addition to…
Behind the Numbers: Hines and Krawiec identical through three races
Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec may offer wildly different personalities, but their Harley-Davidson Street Rods are running down the track like carbon copies three races into the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series.
Eddie Krawiec and Andrew Hines form the most feared team in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category. You don’t need to ask, just check the receipts. No team claims as many wins as the riders of the Vance & Hines Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson Street…
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1984 Cajun Nationals
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1984 Cajun Nationals.
Some of the highlights of the race…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro NHRA Southern Nationals winner's edition
The week the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast features NHRA Southern Nationals winner's circle interviews with Leah Pritchett, Vincent Nobile, Eddie Krawiec, and Josh Hart. Plus WFO connects with Ashley Force Hood, Danny Hood, Brian “Lump” Self, Bruno…
NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello
Dave Rieff, Tony Pedregon, and John Kernan joined Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John's to discuss the completion of the recent three-race swing, including the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello.
NHRA Southern Nationals winner Pritchett answers questions on Facebook Live
Leah Pritchett, the latest Top Fuel winner in 2018, answered a series of questions from fans, and NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick, in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype.
Crew Chief Confidential: NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello
NHRA's Lewis Bloom spoke to the winning crew chiefs from the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello: Brian Corradi (Funny Car), Brian Self (Pro Stock), Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle), and Todd Okuhara (Top Fuel).
Tulsa Raceway Park, Fairlife YUP! team up for NHRA Jr. Western Conference Finals
Osage Tulsa Raceway Park has partnered with Coca-Cola brand Fairlife YUP! to host the prestigious NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals, one of two national events in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
Osage Tulsa Raceway Park enters its third year hosting the prestigious NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals, one of two national events in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. For 2018, Tulsa Raceway Park has partnered…
Former NHRA division director, track operator Lex Dudas passes away
Former NHRA Southeast Division Director Lex Dudas, a staple for years at Maple Grove Raceway, passed away Tuesday, May 8, after a long battle with cancer.
Former NHRA Southeast Division Director Lex Dudas passed away Tuesday, May 8, after a long battle with cancer.
Dudas, who spent the last years of a 55-year career in the sport where he started, at Maple Grove Raceway, retired at the end of 2017…
Lex Dudas remembered, by Mike Lewis
I was just 21 when my dad and I took over management of Maple Grove Raceway. It was January, 1971 and we had two months to put together our schedule, our budgets and, most of all, our staff. My first phone call was to Lex Dudas. I had watched Lex…
The Sports Report: Helms still winning while in new role at Don Schumacher Racing
Four-time world champ Kevin Helms has made the transition to his new role as a crew chief at Don Schumacher Racing, but he's still as competitive as ever with an Atlanta victory.
A lot has changed for Kevin Helms since he won his fourth NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Stock championship in 2015. After spending more than a decade working with the Teuton family on their Houma, La.-based Southland Dodge team, Helms moved from…
Racing in Topeka allows Top Fuel’s Palmer a chance to reflect on career
The Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties means a hectic time for Scott Palmer when it comes to ticket requests and taking care of family and friends, but it also presents an opportunity to reflect on just how far he has come in his racing career.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ annual stop at Heartland Park Topeka for the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, which takes place May 18-20, means a hectic time for Scott Palmer when it comes to ticket requests and…
Champions crowned at Southern Nationals
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in Atlanta this past weekend for the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. Champions celebrated in winner’s circle with their teams.
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in Atlanta this past weekend for the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. Champions celebrated in winner’s circle with their teams.
In the Top Alcohol Dragster final round, Josh…
Fast Five: NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello
NHRA's Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom take a look at the top five moments from this past weekend's NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello in Atlanta.
Pritchett earns first win of year; C. Force, Nobile, Krawiec get back into winner's circle
Leah Pritchett got her first win since last year's Brainerd event, while Courtney Force, Vincent Nobile and Eddie Krawiec all captured wins in Atlanta.
NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello Sunday Notebook
Leah Pritchett got her first win since last year's Brainerd event, while Courtney Force, Vincent Nobile and Eddie Krawiec all captured wins in Atlanta.
NHRA statement on Atlanta incident
Official NHRA statement regarding on-track incident on Saturday during the NHRA Southern Nationals.
UPDATE ON TOP SPORTSMAN INCIDENT: It is with heavy hearts that we report Randy Alexander of Harvest, Ala., passed away at a local hospital after sustaining injuries in an on-track incident at the NHRA Southern Nationals in…
Courtney Force earns fourth pole of season; Millican, Anderson, Arana Jr. go No. 1
Courtney Force grabbed her fourth green hat of the year, while Clay Millican, Greg Anderson and Hector Arana Jr. sped to pole position at the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello.
NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello Saturday Notebook
Teams look to improve on their qualifying positions during the second day of action at the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello. Follow along all day for the latest news, notes and quotes.
Millican resets track speed record; Hight, Anderson, Smith take Friday poles
Clay Millican took over the Atlanta Dragway Top Fuel speed record, while Robert Hight (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) grabbed the provisional poles at the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello.
NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello Friday Notebook
The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series wraps up its three-race swing in Atlanta with the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello.
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1981 NHRA Southern Nationals
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1981 NHRA Southern Nationals.
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1981 NHRA Southern Nationals.
Some of the highlights of the race…
Carol Cox: NHRA's first class winner
As NHRA continues to celebrate its "Women of Power," take a trip back to 1962 when NHRA first allowed women to compete at its national events and Southern California homemaker Carol Cox made history when she became NHRA's first female class winner at the Winternationals.
The names are familiar to most hardcore drag racing fans. Shirley Shahan: first female national event winner. Shirley Muldowney: first female Pro winner and champion. Amy Faulk: first female Sportsman world champ. Angelle Sampey: winningest female…
After historic milestone, Arana Jr. ready to win starting in Atlanta
With a historic milestone under his belt, Hector Arana Jr. is ready to start winning races and the Pro Stock Motorcycle standout hopes that starts this weekend at the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
With a historic milestone under his belt, Hector Arana Jr. is ready to start winning races and the Pro Stock Motorcycle standout hopes that starts this weekend at the 38th annual NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
At the NHRA Mello Yello…
NHRA community visits with U.S. military personnel at Atlanta airport USO lounge
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champions, representatives from Coca-Cola, and NHRA executives visited with U.S. military personnel at the USO Lounge at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport on Thursday.
NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello preview
Indy bureau chief John Kernan and NHRA on FOX hosts Davie Rieff and Tony Pedregon joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John's to discuss this weekend's NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello.
Coughlin Jr. eager to match teammates’ success at NHRA Southern Nationals
After watching three different teammates win the past three events in Pro Stock, longtime class standout Jeg Coughlin Jr. is ready to be the next to join the list of 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series winners.
After watching three different Elite Motorsports teammates win the past three events in Pro Stock, longtime class standout Jeg Coughlin Jr. is ready to be the next to join the list of 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series winners and grab his…
Tricky Tipster tabs Torrence, Todd, Anderson, and Savoie for Atlanta glory
According to Tricky Tipster, NHRA National Dragster magazine's resident oddsmaker, Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Jerry Savoie are the best hopes for victory at this weekend's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway .
Last week, Tricky Tipster correctly picked Top Fuel winner Steve Torrence but whiffed on his other picks in Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, and Pro Mod. This time, things will be different. Here are your best bets in Atlanta.
TOP FUEL…
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
Female alcohol-racing stars Megan Meyer and Annie Whiteley shared the winner's stage to highlight the list of champions at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
Among the many, many women who regularly compete in NHRA Mello Yello and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events, two that continually shine are Megan Meyer and Annie Whiteley. Meyer, the daughter of championship tuner Randy Meyer, collected her third…
JEGS to become title sponsor of NHRA Mello Yello Series event at Route 66 Raceway
JEGS, one of the largest high performance automotive equipment retailers in the United States, has reached an agreement with NHRA as the title-rights sponsor for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event taking place at Route 66 Raceway outside of Chicago. The JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals will take place on May 31-June 3.
JEGS, one of the largest high performance automotive equipment retailers in the United States, has reached an agreement with NHRA as the title-rights sponsor for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event taking place at Route 66 Raceway outside…