Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1992 Motorcraft Ford 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 1992 Motorcraft Ford Nationals in Phoenix.
Some of the…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Winners Edition
Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Winners Edition featuring on location interviews with Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Bo Butner, Jim Oberhofer, Dickie Venables, Mike Knudsen, Darrel Herron, NHRA announcer Brian Lohnes,…
Summit Racing Equipment renews sponsorship of Sportsman racing programs
Summit Racing Equipment has renewed its long-standing sponsorship of the NHRA Summit Drag Racing Series, Summit Racing NHRA King of the Track program, and the official high-performance source of NHRA.
Summit Racing Equipment, an industry leader in distribution of auto racing parts and equipment through catalogs and the Internet, has renewed its long-standing sponsorship of the NHRA Summit Drag Racing Series, Summit Racing NHRA King of the Track…
Millican talks resetting national record, answers questions on Facebook Live
Clay Millican joined NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick on Facebook Live to talk about resetting his own elapsed time national record and answer fan questions on Facebook Live.
Crew Chief Confidential: Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
NHRA’s Lewis Bloom caught up with the winning crew chiefs in the Mello Yello classes following the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com to get their insights on their victories.
The view from above
Racing in front of his family and friends at his home track, the timing is perfect for Mountain View Racing driver Paul Mitsos to win his first national event title
In Pomona, the Mountain View Racing team rightfully garnered a lot of headlines after their Pro Stock driver, Vincent Nobile, qualified at the top of the quick 16-car field. By Sunday afternoon, it was the “other” Mountain View driver, Paul…
Photo of the Week and Puzzle: Kelly Brown
It's back! Our Photo of the Week and interactive puzzle returns. This week: Forty years ago this week, Kelly Brown won Top Fuel at the Winternationals en route to the 1978 world championship.
Forty years ago this week, Kelly Brown won Top Fuel at the Winternationals en route to the 1978 world championship.
In all, 14 Winternationals Top Fuel winners have gone on to capture the season championship that same year: Jack Williams (1964),…
Fast Five: Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick share their top five moments from this past weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com in Pomona.
Cowie, Westerfield lead winners at Lucas Oil season opener in Pomona
Shawn Cowie and Shane Westerfield each took home big wins at the season-opening 58th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Shawn Cowie and Shane Westerfield each took home big wins at the season-opening 58th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Cowie and Westerfield were joined by a pair of first…
Hagan wins back to back Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals; Kalitta, Butner open season with wins
Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) started out his 2018 season by picking up his 44th victory, while Bo Butner began his Pro Stock title defense with a win, and Matt Hagan won the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com for the second-straight year.
Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force involved in crash at season opener
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series racer Brittany Force escaped serious injury after a racing incident in the first round of eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series racer Brittany Force escaped serious injury after a racing incident in the first round of eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Force’s Monster Energy dragster went…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Sunday Notebook
Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) started out his 2018 season by picking up his 44th victory, while Bo Butner began his Pro Stock title defense with a win, and Matt Hagan won the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com for the second-straight year.
Millican sets national record; Hagan, Nobile grab Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals poles
Clay Millican set a new elapsed time national time national record in Top Fuel, while Matt Hagan reset the Auto Club Raceway speed record in Funny Car, and Vincent Nobile claimed his first Pro Stock pole since 2016 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Saturday Notebook
Clay Millican set a new elapsed time national time national record in Top Fuel, while Matt Hagan reset the Auto Club Raceway speed record in Funny Car, and Vincent Nobile claimed his first Pro Stock pole since 2016 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
Beckman, Millican, Skillman lead first day of qualifying at Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
The first day of the 2018 NHRA Drag Racing season is in the books, with Jack Beckman, Clay Millican, and Drew Skillman on top at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
Senior NHRA competition executive Light to retire at end of 2018
After 34 years of dedicated service, Graham Light, NHRA’s senior vice president of racing operations, announced today that he will retire at the end of 2018. Light will continue to serve on NHRA’s Board of Directors and as a consultant to the sport.
After 34 years of dedicated service, Graham Light, NHRA’s senior vice president of racing operations, announced today that he will retire at the end of 2018. Light will continue to serve on NHRA’s Board of Directors and as a consultant to the sport…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Friday Notebook
Jack Beckman, Clay Millican, and Drew Skillman hold the provisional No. 1 qualifying positions at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
NHRA in 30: They Walked Away debuts Friday on FS1
NHRA in 30: They Walked Away, featuring some of the wildest moments from the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series with commentary by NHRA Funny Car champ Jack Beckman, will debut Friday at 7 p.m. Eastern on FS1 immediately following the NHRA on FOX coverage from the opening day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Remembering dragster pioneer Dode Martin
The drag racing world lost another legend with the passing last week of Dode Martin, who ran one of the sport's first dragsters. He is remembered in this week's Dragster Insider, where we also mourn the passing of Gary "Mr. C" Cochran and Steve Hodkinson.
The drag racing world lost another legend with the passing last week of Dode Martin, who with partner Jim Nelson were early pioneers in drag racing and were among the first to create a business to sell chassis to other racers. Martin died last…
Tricky Tipster's Winternationals picks
For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event. This week, Tricky Tipster handicaps the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
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…
Butner enjoying feeling of being Pro Stock champ heading into season opener
The surreal feeling of winning the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock world champion will be apparent when Butner returns to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to kick off the 2018 NHRA season at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
The surreal feeling of winning the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock world champion always increased for Bo Butner when someone congratulated him this off-season, which happened a lot. It’s a feeling that will also be apparent when…
As season prepares to launch, USA Today, Los Angeles Times focus on NHRA
On the eve of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and the launch of the 2018 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, both USA Today and the Los Angeles Times included features on NHRA. USA Today focused on new Funny Car driver Shawn Langdon while the Times profiled the Force family and women in the NHRA.
On the eve of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and the launch of the 2018 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, both USA Today and the Los Angeles Times included features on NHRA. USA Today focused on new Funny Car driver Shawn Langdon…
Baldwin kicks off the season at the Winternationals at her hometrack
A/Fuel Dragster driver Krista Baldwin will begin her season collaborating with Wix Filters, Bumper to Bumper and Hanson Distributing at her home track during the Lucas Oil Winternationals.
A/Fuel Dragster driver Krista Baldwin will begin her season collaborating with Wix Filters, Bumper to Bumper and Hanson Distributing at her home track during the Lucas Oil Winternationals.
“We’re thrilled to be supporting Krista as she takes on…
Denso will back Angie, Matt Smith in 2018 Pro Stock Motorcycle campaign
Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc., will serve as the primary sponsor for Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie Smith in the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Denso also will serve as an associate sponsor of Matt Smith, Angie’s teammate and husband.
Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier Denso Corp., will serve as the primary sponsor for Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie Smith in the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Denso also will…
Jim Dunn Racing brings Mooneyes back to the Winternationals
Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes will be bringing out a new version of the white and black Moon Equipped Funny Car during the NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals
Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes are both a part of Southern California drag racing history, teamed by use of equipment or sponsorship for more than 50 years. The team will be bringing out a new version of the white and black Moon Equipped Funny…
Reigning Funny Car world champ Hight still feels the thrill starting season in Pomona
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, remains special for reigning Funny Car world champ Robert Hight, whose first event and both a fan and a racer came in Pomona.
When the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season opens, it will mark the 305th Funny Car race for Robert Hight. Despite all that experience, returning to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona for this weekend’s opener, the 58th annual Lucas Oil NHRA…
WFO Radio NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals preview
Get ready for the season with the WFO Radio NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals preview. Robert Hight, Bo Butner, Eric Lane, NHRA National Dragster editor Phil Burgess, and NHRA’s Alan Reinhart join host Joe Castello to discuss the start of the Mello…
Celebrating 50 years of Cobra Jets
A half-century ago, Al Joniec made history when he debuted the Ford Cobra Jet Mustang with a win in Pomona. That feat was repeated in 2009 by John Calvert in the new Cobra Jet.
While we prepare for the official start of the 2018 season this week, let’s begin with a quick history lesson. In 1968, the factory muscle car wars were at the forefront of NHRA drag racing. Manufacturers were engaged in a constant battle of one-…
Motivated Force ready to defend Top Fuel crown at Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Brittany Force is set to return to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona just three months after winning her first Top Fuel world championship, and the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star could not be more excited.
Brittany Force is set to return to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona just three months after winning her first Top Fuel world championship, and the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star could not be more excited.
Force claimed the world title in…
Beal Racing to honor late team owner Chuck Beal in Winternationals return
Beal Racing will return to NHRA Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com to honor the team’s late founder, Chuck Beal.
Beal Racing will return to NHRA Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com to honor the team’s late founder, Chuck Beal.
The car will feature a “Bealmobile”-themed livery to pay…