Behind the Numbers: Torrence confident as Countdown to Championship winds down
Steve Torrence is ready to bounce back following wreck at AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals wreck.
If Steve Torrence wins his first Mello Yello Top Fuel Championship, he’ll do it alone. Okay, I’m exaggerating; he’ll do it with co-crew chiefs Richard Hogan and Bobby Lagana, along with the incredible Capco Contractors team that has helped Torrence…
Two-time Top Sportsman champ Barker discusses title-winning season
Jeffrey Barker joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his second Racing RVs Top Sportsman championship.
Jeffrey Barker joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his second Racing RVs Top Sportsman championship.
Barker scored the first NHRA Top Sportsman championship two…
NHRA Today Roundtable: AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Pro Stock recap
NHRA’s Amanda Busick, Lewis Bloom, and John Kernan take a look at the big stories in the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle classes following the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, race four of the six-event 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship.
NHRA Today Roundtable: AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals nitro recap
The AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals marked the two-third point of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. NHRA’s Amanda Busick, Lewis Bloom, and John Kernan take a look at the big stories in the nitro classes, including the frenzied action taking place at the Torrence Racing shop.
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Winners Edition
Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Winners Edition featuring Robert Hight, Brittany Force, Jason Line, and Eddie Krawiec. Plus, Steve Torrence after his horrific crash, Jimmy Prock, John Force, and Marvin Rodak. NHRA’s…
Seven rookie candidates eligible for 2017 Auto Club Road to the Future Award
Seven rookie drivers representing the four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories were announced by officials from NHRA and Automobile Club of Southern California as the eligible candidates for the 2017 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award.
Seven rookie drivers representing the four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories, Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, were announced by officials from NHRA and Automobile Club of Southern California as the eligible…
Encore Performance
Division 4 aces Slate Cummings and Tommy Phillips back up their recent St. Louis wins with two more victories at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals in Dallas
Any sportsman racer will can attest that winning just one national event is difficult, but doubling up, or winning two races in two weeks borders on the impossible. Two racers who recently defied the odds are Slate Cummings and Tommy Phillips, who…
Young wins the battle, Murphy the war at California Hot Rod Reunion
The 26th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California wrapped up the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage series season at Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Jim Young won in Nostalgia Top Fuel, but runner-up Jim Murphy was crowned the Top Fuel champion by winning in the semifinals. Nostalgia Funny Car No. 1 qualifier Bobby Cottrell took home the event Wally while Ryan Hodgson won the championship.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
The 26th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California wrapped up the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage series season Sunday at Auto…
Crew Chief Confidential: AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals
NHRA's Lewis Bloom spoke to the winning crew chiefs from the AAA Texas NHRA Fallnationals: Rob Downing ( for Jason Line, Pro Stock); Jimmy Prock (Robert Highy, Funny Car); Alan Johnson (Brittany Force, Top Fuel); and Matt Hines (Eddie Krawiec, Pro Stock Motorcycle)
Samsel, Bogolo, and Galbraith win at Gateway's All-American Hot Rod Showdown
Robin Samsel, Tony Bogolo, and Troy Galbraith led the list of winners as Gateway Motorsports Park hosted the annual All-American Hot Rod Showdown and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
Preview | Friday
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series All American Hot Rod Showdown was completed this weekend at Gateway Motorsports Park with Robin Samsel, Tony Bogolo, and Troy…
Bruce, Gordon, Marlow go big in Texas
Todd Bruce, Doug Gordon, and Thomas Marlow all scored final-round victories Sunday evening during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
Todd Bruce, Doug Gordon, and Thomas Marlow all scored final-round victories Sunday evening during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
Bruce, of Horace, N.D., pulled the upset in Top Alcohol Dragster final round as he attained the…
Fast Five: AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals
The Countdown to the Championship entered the homestretch during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, and the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series' annual stop at Texas Motorplex certainly delivered many big moments. NHRA’s Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom share their five greatest moments from the race.
Hight tops Capps; B. Force, Line, Krawiec capture wins at Texas Motorplex
Robert Hight took down the points leader at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, while Brittany Force, Jason Line, and Eddie Krawiec also got into the winner's circle at the Texas Motorplex.
Points leader Torrence rebounds from second-round wreck for semifinal finish
Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence emerged unhurt after a wild crash in a winning second-round race at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals with Richie Crampton. Torrence and team put together a backup car but fell in the semifinals.
Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence rode out a wild crash in a winning second-round race at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals with Richie Crampton. Torrence was ahead of Crampton when the car went out of control, hit the left wall, then caromed…
AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Sunday Notebook
Brittany Force, Robert Hight, Jason Line, and Eddie Krawiec got the cowboy hats at Texas Motorplex as the Countdown to the Championship heats up in the Lone Star State.
Hight, Torrence, Butner, Krawiec lead AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals fields
Robert Hight, Steve Torrence, Bo Butner, and Eddie Krawiec qualified in the top spots and will lead their respective fields into Sunday battle at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Catch final qualifying from AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals live on NHRA.com
The final qualifying session from the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals is live on NHRA.com and FOX Sports Go.
The final qualifying session from the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals is live on NHRA.com and FOX Sports Go. Catch all of the action, from Pro Stock Motorcycle through the nitro classes as teams battle for a spot in Sunday’s fields.
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Saturday Notebook
Robert Hight, Steve Torrence, Bo Butner, and Eddie Krawiec qualified in the top spots and will lead their respective fields into Sunday battle at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Torrence ties track record; Capps, Butner, Krawiec grab Friday poles in Dallas
Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence tied a Texas Motorplex track record as he, Ron Capps (Funny Car), Bo Butner (Pro Stock), and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) took the provisional poles at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Parker takes victory in Redemption exhibition at AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals
Chuck Parker collected the event victory in the Redemption series exhibition eliminator, which features a wide variety of no-prep-style cars, during Friday qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
Chuck Parker collected the event victory in the Redemption series exhibition eliminator, which features a wide variety of no-prep-style cars, during Friday qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
The Redemption…
2013 Top Fuel champion Langdon will move to Funny Car class in 2018
2013 Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon will make the move to the Funny Car class for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season. His current primary sponsor, Global Electronic Technology, will make the move with him and back his Toyota Camry Funny Car.
Kalitta Motorsports has announced that 2013 Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon will make the move to the Funny Car class for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season. His current primary sponsor, Global Electronic Technology, will make the move…
AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Friday Notebook
Steve Torrence tied a track record, while Ron Capps, Bo Butner, and Eddie Krawiec grabbed the provisional poles at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Force vs. Pedregon, Dallas '92: 25 years later
John Force and Cruz Pedregon have raced one another a remarkable 103 times, but 25 years ago this week the duo engaged in one of the weirdest and wildest Funny Car final rounds in the annals of the sport and certainly the craziest of all of their meetings.
John Force and Cruz Pedregon have raced a remarkable 103 times in their concurrent Funny Cars careers, but 25 years ago this week, the duo engaged in one of the weirdest and wildest Funny Car final rounds in the annals of the sport and certainly the…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 21)
NHRA National Dragster’s 21st issue of 2017, featuring Reading and St. Louis coverage 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 21st issue of 2017, featuring Reading and St. Louis coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
The Countdown to the Championship is midway…
Torrence, Capps, Butner, Krawiec are Tricky Tipster's favorites for Dallas wins
Points leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle), along with Pro Stock's Bo Butner are NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster's picks to win the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
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 Tipster.…
Behind the Numbers: Anderson's going rounds to get back into championship hunt
Greg Anderson holds the Pro Stock points lead midway through the Countdown to the Championship thanks to a string of consistent performances.
Greg Anderson earned his third victory of the season by beating teammate Jason Line in a final round for the second time this season at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals. That win came in Anderson’s fourth straight final-round appearance, but…
Free mammograms for the fans program to continue at Dallas, Las Vegas events
Alexis DeJoria Racing’s annual "Free Mammograms for the Fans" program has provided more than 440 free mammography screenings since 2013. Now in its fifth year, the program is on track to reach a major milestone in 2017: 500 free screenings.
Alexis DeJoria Racing’s annual "Free Mammograms for the Fans" program has provided more than 440 free mammography screenings since 2013. Now in its fifth year, the program is on track to reach a major milestone in 2017: 500 free screenings.…
Billy Torrence ready to saddle up in Dallas to help son's title quest
Billy Torrence joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his return this weekend to Top Fuel at the AAA Texas Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex.
Billy Torrence joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his return this weekend to Top Fuel at the AAA Texas Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex. Torrence last raced Top…
Oberhofer talks Kalitta's strong start to the Countdown, DeJoria's retirement
Jim Oberhofer, crew chief for Doug Kalitta, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the last three races of the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship.
Jim Oberhofer, crew chief for Doug Kalitta, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the last three races of the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship.
The Mac Tools team…
McGaha recalls fond memories ahead of AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals
The Odessa, Texas, native was there the day the Texas Motorplex opened in 1986, he watched his dad racing there growing up and got his first career Pro Stock round win at the facility.
Racing at Texas Motorplex means a great deal to Pro Stock’s Chris McGaha. The Odessa, Texas, native was there the day the track opened in 1986, he watched his dad racing there growing up and got his first career Pro Stock round win at the facility…