JEGS Allstars Top Alcohol Dragster champion Joey Severance
West Region representative Joey Severance won his second JEGS Allstars Top Alcohol Dragster title as the reigning and two-time champ defeated reigning Super Gas champ Mia Tedesco, representing the North Central Region, in the final round, 5.25 to 5.…
JEGS Allstars champions highlights
In a thrilling, down-to-the-wire battle, the host team from the NHRA North Central Division claimed the overall team title during the JEGS Allstars competition at Route 66 Raceway on Saturday of the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters.
In a thrilling, down-to-the-wire battle, the host team from the NHRA North Central Division claimed the overall team title during the JEGS Allstars competition at Route 66 Raceway on Saturday of the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented…
Johnson looks to add to unprecedented success at Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals
Allen Johnson's victory in Denver tied him with Bob Glidden and John Force for the most wins at the scenic venue, meaning Johnson has big goals, including an 11th straight final round, at this year’s 38th annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals, which takes place July 21-23 at Bandimere Speedway.
After his annual test session at Bandimere Speedway before the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals a year ago failed to yield the results he wanted, Pro Stock veteran Allen Johnson wasn’t sure if the Denver dominance he has enjoyed the past decade would…
Former national-event-winning Funny Car racer John Collins dies
Funny Car veteran John Collins, who competed throughout the 1970s and ‘80s in the class and won the 1985 Fallnationals in Phoenix, died July 14 after a short battle with cancer.
Funny Car veteran John Collins, who competed throughout the 1970s and ‘80s in the class and won the 1985 Fallnationals in Phoenix, died July 14 after a short battle with cancer.
Collins also was instrumental in getting NHRA to allow foreign…
Veteran racer, car owner Chuck Beal passes away
Veteran NHRA racer Chuck Beal, a NHRA national event winner in Top Alcohol Funny Car and, more recently, a car owner and mentor to grandson Brandon Welch in nitro Funny Car, died July 13 of complications from a heart procedure.
Veteran NHRA racer Chuck Beal, a NHRA national event winner in Top Alcohol Funny Car and, more recently, a car owner and mentor to grandson Brandon Welch in nitro Funny Car, died July 13 of complications from a heart procedure. He was 74.
Beal…
Behind the Numbers: Rahn Tobler and Ron Capps are doing something amazing
Beyond just winning a whole lot, Capps and Tobler go about their business a little bit different than everybody else. We take a look at how the NAPA team has picked up where it left off after winning the 2016 Funny Car title.
Funny Car driver Ron Capps, crew chief Rahn Tobler and the rest of the NAPA car team are enjoying an unprecedented season. That’s saying something: the crew is coming off Capps’ first championship in 2016; how do you top an inaugural title? By doing…
South Central Division 4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series venue change
The Division 4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event previously scheduled to take place at Thunder Road Raceway in Gilliam, La., on Sept. 15-17, 2017 has been relocated to the Texas Motorplex.
NHRA officials have announced that the fifth of six events scheduled for the 2017 South Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will be changing venues. The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event previously scheduled to take place at Thunder Road…
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1990 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals
Throughout 2017, 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: the 1990 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
Throughout 2017, 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: the 1990 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
Some of the highlights include a…
The Beach Boys Top Fueler
No, the car had nothing to do with the band that brought us "Surfin' U.S.A." and "Little Deuce Coupe," but in a short span in the late 1960s, car owner Jim Busby and drivers Hank "the Surfer" Westmoreland and Dwight Salisbury rode a wave of popularity and a good-running car to new heights.
Last week’s little song and dance about hot-rodding tunes by the Beach Boys met with more excitement than an outside break at Trestles, which is cool considering I was just musing aloud. Apparently, the Boys are very near and dear to the hearts of…
How the Chi-Town Hustler helped Steve Torrence win Top Fuel in Chicago
Steve Torrence’s big win at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters in Chicago may not have happened without an unwitting assist from an exhibition pass from the Chi-Town Hustler nostalgia Funny Car.
Steve Torrence’s big win at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters in Chicago may not have happened without an unwitting assist from an exhibition pass from the Chi-Town Hustler nostalgia Funny Car.
Assistant…
Crew Chief Confidential: Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals
NHRA on FOX reporter Dave Rieff interviewed Rahn Tobler, crew chief for Funny Car winner Ron Capps, and Bobby Lagana Jr., assistant crew chief for Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence, following their victories at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters in Chicago.
NHRA on FOX reporter Dave Rieff interviewed Rahn Tobler, crew chief for Funny Car winner Ron Capps, and Bobby Lagana Jr., assistant crew chief for Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence, following their victories at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66…
Torrence, Pritchett, Brown, Capps, and Butner clinch Countdown playoff spots
Steve Torrence, Leah Pritchett, and Antron Brown in Top Fuel, along with Ron Capps in Funny Car and Bo Butner in Pro Stock have all clinched their berths in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship.
Steve Torrence, Leah Pritchett, and Antron Brown in Top Fuel, along with Ron Capps in Funny Car and Bo Butner in Pro Stock have all clinched their berths in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship following the recent Fallen Patriots NHRA…
Hines, Krawiec, Johnson and T. Pedregon visit the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series were featured on Wednesday at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis as part of the Hot Wheels: Race to Win exhibit.
Stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series were featured on Wednesday at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis as part of the Hot Wheels: Race to Win exhibit. Tommy Johnson Jr. (Funny Car), Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle), Eddie Krawiec (…
Severance, Hunter, and Warter lead winners at Woodburn Dragstrip
Joey Severance, Greg Hunter, and Ryan Warter led the list of winners as Woodburn Dragstrip hosted the Les Schwab Tires Challenge NHRA Northwest Division event.
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WOODBURN, Ore., - Defending Lucas Oil World Champion Joey Severance and Jimmy DeFrank took home Wally trophies from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag…
Western Swing set to begin in Denver with Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals
The thrilling Western Swing once again starts at Bandimere Speedway as the top stars in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series return for the 38th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. Sunday’s finals will be showcased live on the FOX national broadcast network.
The thrilling Western Swing once again starts at Bandimere Speedway as the top stars in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series return for the 38th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. Sunday’s finals will be showcased live on the FOX…
WFO Radio Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals Winners Edition
Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters Winners Edition featuring Ron Capps as he gets ready for the ESPYs, Steve Torrence after yet another win, L.E. Tonglet discussing his total domination, Dan Fletcher gets his 100th…
Tickets for season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals now on sale
Tickets for the thrilling Auto Club NHRA Finals (Nov. 9-12) the for the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, are now available for purchase.
Tickets for the thrilling Auto Club NHRA Finals (Nov. 9-12) the for the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, are now available for purchase.
New this year will be a point-and-a-half scale that will bring a heightened level of…
Behind the Numbers: Trying to pin down the very tight Funny Car race
It’s officially not too early to talk about the Funny Car points race. With just 26 points separating Cruz Pedregon in 10th from Alexis DeJoria in 14th, let's take a look at the battle for the Countdown.
It’s officially not too early to talk about the Funny Car points race. I know, I’ve been talking about it ever since Alexis DeJoria rejoined the fray in Epping (and truthfully, before that), but I’m a degenerate. Now I’m granting you permission to…
Man of the Century
Sportsman great Dan Fletcher becomes just the third driver to win 100 NHRA national events after his Super Street victory at Route 66 Raceway
The Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters had a JEGS Allstars double, a traditional double, and a rare father-son final round, but all of them took a backseat to the most newsworthy event of the weekend: Dan Fletcher’s…
Rookie Report Card after Chicago
A look at the rookie class' stats after the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters, race 13 of 24 events (six of 16 for Pro Stock Motorcycle) on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
It was a relatively quiet weekend for the 2017 rookie class during the 20th annual Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters at Route 66 Raceway near Chicago, race 13 of 24 events (six of 16 for Pro Stock Motorcycle) on…
Fast Five: Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters
From major upsets to exciting racing in the Sportsman ranks, the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters was filled with great moments. Here’s a look at five that caught our eye.
From major upsets to exciting racing in the Sportsman ranks, the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters was filled with great moments. Here’s a look at five that caught our eye.
Fletcher wins 100th NHRA national event; Bogacki doubles
NHRA Sportsman racing legend Dan Fletcher's Super Street victory at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters was his 100th career NHRA event win. Also at the event, former national champ Luke Boagacki doubled, winning in both Super Comp and Super Gas.
Many special moments were made this past weekend at Route 66 Raceway. Dan Fletcher and team celebrated in winner’s circle as Fletcher took home his 100th national event win. Mark McDonald took home trophies from both the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series…
Torrence takes down Brown; Tonglet, Capps, Skillman pick up victories
LE Tonglet won for the fourth time in six tries, while Ron Capps won for the sixth time this year, Steve Torrence grabbed his fifth Wally, and Drew Skillman became the ninth different Pro Stock winner of the season.
Milestone achieved: Fletcher notches landmark 100th victory
Sportsman ace Dan Fletcher became the third member of the century club after winning the Super Street title at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters.
Dan Fletcher became just the third NHRA racer to earn 100 national event victories when he claimed the Super Street title during the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters at Route 66 Raceway. Fletcher won after…
B. Force, Hight, Anderson. Tonglet grab top qualifying spots
Robert Hight, Brittany Force, Greg Anderson and LE Tonglet snagged the top qualifying spots and will enter Sunday in pole position at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N.
North Central Division wins eighth JEGS Allstars team title
The Division 3 squad benefitted from clutch wins by Brian Browell, Andrew Hill, and Mark McDonald to take its first JEGS Allstars overall team title since 2013.
In a thrilling, down-to-the-wire battle, the host team from the NHRA North Central Division (Division 3) claimed the overall team title during the JEGS Allstars competition at Route 66 Raceway on Saturday. The Division 3 squad welcomed new Division…
Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals Saturday Notebook
Robert Hight, Brittany Force, Greg Anderson and LE Tonglet snagged the top qualifying spots and will enter Sunday in pole position at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N.
Hight sets track record; B. Force, T. Gray, M. Smith lead Friday qualifying
Robert Hight set both ends of the Route 66 Raceway Funny Car track record while Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) led qualifying after the first day of action in Illinois.
