Arana Jr. cracks open Denso 200-mph Pro Stock Motorcycle Club
One of drag racing’s last great barriers falls when Hector Arana Jr. blasts to 200.23 mph speed during Gainesville qualifying.
Seven years and five days after Eddie Krawiec ran the sport’s first 199-mph Pro Stock speed, Hector Arana Jr. finally eclipsed the magical barrier with a 200.23-mph run on Friday afternoon at Gainesville Raceway. After running 196.93 in the opening…
Wild opening day at the Gatornationals; catch the highlights tonight on FS1
Another explosive day in Funny Car for John Force, an historic day in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and much more made for a highlight-filled opening day the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Catch the action tonight on FS1 starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday Notebook
Eddie Krawiec surged to the provisional No. 1 spot in the first Pro Stock Motorcycle race of the season, while Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson raced to the top on Friday.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame welcomes 2018 inductees
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame honored its 2018 inductees Thursday in Gainesville, Fla., adding Jeb Allen, Kelly Brown, Gary Densham, Roy Fjastad, Jim Oddy, and Ollie Riley, and Greg Sharp to its roll call of honorees.
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame honored its 2018 inductees Thursday in Gainesville, Fla., adding Jeb Allen, Kelly Brown, Gary Densham, Roy Fjastad, Jim Oddy, and Ollie Riley, and Greg Sharp to its roll call of honorees.
Both Allen and…
NGK adds ‘spark’ to NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with title sponsorship
NGK Spark Plugs will be the title sponsor of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway April 27-29.
Fans can expect more power than ever when drag racing’s most spectacular four-wide thrill show returns to zMAX Dragway April 27-29. NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. on Friday announced their entitlement sponsorship of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-…
NHRA launches yearlong celebration leading up to 50th annual Gatornationals
The NHRA Legends Tour will feature some of NHRA’s most beloved figures from the early days of drag racing.
Today at the 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, drag racing legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits helped NHRA announcethe launch of a momentous celebration leading up to the 50th year of this iconic event in 2019. The NHRA Legends Tour…
Denso Spark Plugs 200-mph Club created for Pro Stock Motorcycle category
Denso Auto Parts will expand upon its involvement with NHRA Championship Drag Racing and create the Denso Spark Plugs 200-mph Club for racers in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category.
Denso Auto Parts will expand upon its involvement with NHRA Championship Drag Racing and create the Denso Spark Plugs 200-mph Club for racers in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category. This program will honor the first four racers in the two-wheel…
The race to 200 mph
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle riders haven been knocking on the door of a 200-mph pass for seven years, since reigning world champ Eddie Krawiec posted a jaw-dropping 199.26-mph pass during qualifying at the 2011 Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle riders haven been knocking on the door of a 200-mph pass for seven years, since reigning world champ Eddie Krawiec posted a jaw-dropping 199.26-mph pass during qualifying at the 2011 Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.…
Memorable Gatornationals final rounds
From the inaugural event in 1970, which featured the first all-team Funny Car final, up until modern times, final rounds at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals have had a knack for being memorable, historic, or both.
The NHRA Gatornationals is one of NHRA’s “original seven” events, launched in the ground-breaking 1970 “Super Season” that also included the introduction of Pro Stock and the first Funny Car championship. The event will celebrate its 50th…
Huge field for E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod season opener in Gainesville
An incredible 35-car field makes up the first event of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season, which takes place as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
An incredible 35-car field makes up the first event of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season, which takes place as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
It’s an impressive…
New issue of NHRA National Dragster now online and in the mail
NHRA National Dragster’s sixth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Arizona Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s sixth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Arizona Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
The season opener in Arizona was filled with…
Jerry Bickel Race Cars named presenting sponsor of E3 Spark Plugs Gainesville Pro Mod racing
Jerry Bickel Race Cars has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Jerry Bickel Race Cars has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which takes place March 15-18 at…
Sampey knows importance of strong start at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Racing at Gainesville Raceway, the site of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has always been a big deal for three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey and this year is no different.
Racing at Gainesville Raceway, the site of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has always been a big deal for three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey and this year is no different.
In addition to it being the…
Holbrook ready for SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown season debut
Chris Holbrook joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about this weekend’s SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown class debut at the 49th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Chris Holbrook joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about this weekend’s SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown class debut at the 49th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Holbrook…
McGaha feeling momentum going to Gainesville after early-season win
After posting the earliest win to a season in his career, Pro Stock driver Chris McGaha is headed to Gainesville Raceway looking for redemption at this weekend’s 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
After posting the earliest win to a season in his career, Pro Stock driver Chris McGaha is headed to Gainesville Raceway looking for redemption at this weekend’s 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
McGaha qualified No. 1 at the…
WFO Radio Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals preview
Get ready for the 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals! Terry McMillen, Alan Prusiensky, Scotty Pollacheck, Darrell Gwynn, Mike Janis, Clint Satterfield, Rickie Smith, David Barton, and Brian Massingill from SAMTech.edu preview the event…
The dawn of the seven-second Stocker
With 30-plus cars, and the potential for a seven-second run, history will likely be made during the SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown season-opener in Gainesville
When it comes to the School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals doesn’t just represent the start of a new season, it is more likely the dawn of a new era. The new generation of…
BVR Driver Development graduate Jordan Vandergriff to make debut at Gators
Jordan Vandergriff will enter this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as the first driver of the Bob Vandergriff Racing Driver Development program, piloting the A/Fuel Dragster tuned and owned by Anthony Dicero of the Nitro University.
Jordan Vandergriff will enter this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as the first driver of the Bob Vandergriff Racing Driver Development program. Vandergriff will be piloting the A/Fuel Dragster tuned and owned by Anthony Dicero of the…
John Force ready to rebound and defend Gatornationals Funny Car title
It hasn’t been an ideal start for legendary Funny Car driver John Force, but the 16-time world champion is only focused on what is ahead at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
It hasn’t been an ideal start for legendary Funny Car driver John Force, but the 16-time world champion is only focused on what is ahead at this weekend’s…
Dunn Racing 7-Eleven/Oberto Funny Car to make 2018 debut at Gatornationals
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will be the first of Jim Dunn Racing’s primary-sponsored races for 7-Eleven and Oberto Beef Jerky this season. The partnership also allows the race team to take part in high-profile events such as franchisee conventions.
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will be the first of Jim Dunn Racing’s multiple primary-sponsored races for 7-Eleven and Oberto Beef Jerky this season. The partnership between the race team, c-store retailer, and product vendor has grown…
Clontz, San Marino team take aim on rookie of the year honors, full season
Kelly Clontz, who made her NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut last year, will run the entire schedule this season in partnership with Joe Riccardi’s San Marino Excavating team in a bid to make the Countdown to the Championship and an eye on winning the Auto Club Road to the Future Award.
Kelly Clontz, who made her NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut last year with a trio of outings, will run the entire schedule this season in partnership with Joe Riccardi’s San Marino Excavating team in a bid to make the Countdown to the Championship…
Lohnes, Bloom preview the 2018 Pro Mod season ahead of Gatornationals
Brian Lohnes joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Modified season opener.
Brian Lohnes joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Modified season opener. They spoke about some of the changes in the Pro Modified class, the…
Steven Whiteley looking to defend Gainesville Pro Mod title
Steven Whiteley and his J&A Services Cadillac CTS-V are returning to Gainesville Raceway this weekend where he claimed the first Pro Mod National Event win of his career in 2017. Whiteley kicked off last season with a win and expects…
Three chances for victory at the Gatornationals for Pritchett
With two Wally trophies and a charity challenge on the line, Leah Pritchett, the quickest woman in NHRA history will go for a three-in-one at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, competing in Top Fuel, the Factory Stock Showdown, and the Papa John’s Charity Challenge.
With two Wally trophies and a charity challenge on the line, Leah Pritchett, the quickest woman in NHRA history will go for a three-in-one at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, competing in the Top Fuel category, the Factory Stock Showdown,…
McMillen ready to bring home first Gatornationals Wally
After getting his first win at the NHRA Toyota Nationals, Terry McMillen hopes to get his second victory at his sponsor's race at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Since making his first career final round at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in 2016, Terry McMillen has continued to make noteworthy strides in his NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel career. Last year was his most impressive to…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Street winner David Kiesel
Another first-time winner was Super Street champ David Kiesel, who downed Chris Borges in the final round. Kiesel, in his ’76 Vega, used his best light of the weekend, a .005 to help take a double-breakout win over Borges, 10.895 to 10.890. Kiesel,…
Salemi, Strange renew partnership
Melanie Salemi Motorsports has renewed its marketing partnership with Strange Engineering. Salemi will race the entire NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod schedule.
Melanie Salemi Motorsports has renewed its marketing partnership with Strange Engineering. For the 2018 race season Salemi’s Purple Reign ‘68 Firebird will again showcase the iconic Strange Engineering logo across its doors. MSM and Strange put the…
NHRA announces centerline/timing block violation policy for national events
NHRA has notified drivers of a rule change regarding centerline crossing and/or the striking of timing blocks. In addition to the current centerline policy of disqualifying runs/times, additional penalties will be imposed on drivers crossing the centerline or striking the timing blocks during any qualifying or elimination round.
Earlier today, NHRA notified drivers of a rule change regarding centerline crossing and/or the striking of timing blocks. In addition to the current centerline policy of disqualifying runs/times, additional penalties will be imposed on drivers…
Tricky Tipster favors DSR, McGaha, Krawiec at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
After being shut out in the desert, Don Schumacher Racing is favored for a sweep in the nitro categories at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals according to National Dragster's famed prognosticator, Tricky Tipster.
After being shut out in the desert, Don Schumacher Racing is favored for a sweep in the nitro categories at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals according to National Dragster's famed prognosticator, Tricky Tipster. Meanwhile, the defending…
Krawiec heads to Gatornationals with 200-mph pass on his mind
Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Eddie Krawiec hopes to make a 200 mph pass at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, and win the race, of course.
As the defending world champion, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Eddie Krawiec wants to keep that momentum going as the class opens its 2018 season at the…