Dixon readies for 2017 Top Fuel season debut in Gainesville
For the first time in his 20-plus-year career in Top Fuel, Larry Dixon will compete in a car he owns. Dixon joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to discuss this major step in his drag racing career.
For the first time in his 20-plus-year career in Top Fuel, Larry Dixon will compete in a car he owns. That all starts for Dixon at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals this week at historic Gainesville Raceway. Dixon joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom…
Hangsterfer's Metal Working Lubricants expands role with DSR
Hangsterfer's Metalworking Lubricants will become a major associate sponsor on the Matco Tools/U.S. Army dragster of three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown.
Hangsterfer's Metalworking Lubricants will become a major associate sponsor on the Matco Tools/U.S. Army dragster of three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown.
Brown was introduced to Hangsterfer's Laboratories, which specializes in the…
NHRA Today: The 2017 March Meet
While the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series was on break after the NHRA Arizona Nationals, much of the drag racing world turned its attention to Auto Club Famoso Raceway and the 59th annual Good Vibrations March Meet, one of the oldest and most prestigious drag races in the country.
While the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series was on break after the NHRA Arizona Nationals, much of the drag racing world turned its attention to the home of nostalgia drag racing, Auto Club Famoso Raceway, and one of the oldest and most…
McMillen aims to finish the dream at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
After advancing to his first career final round at his sponsor’s race last year, veteran Terry McMillen hopes to finish the job this time at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
It was nearly a dream come true last year for Top Fuel’s Terry McMillen. But after advancing to his first career final round at his sponsor’s race, the veteran hopes to finish the job this time at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals…
2017 J&A Service Pro Mod season preview
The NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Series kicks off its 2017 season at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals. NHRA announcer Brian Lohnes joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the season ahead, including rule changes and some of the exciting driver changes and additions.
The NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Series kicks off its 2017 season at Gainesville Raceway at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals. NHRA announcer Brian Lohnes joined reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’…
Five barriers broken in Gainesville
Through its nearly 50-year history, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has produced a number of memorable moments and barrier-breaking runs, including these five.
This week, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series heads to Gainesville Raceway for the annual East Coast opener, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Through its nearly 50-year history, the Gatornationals has produced a number of memorable…
Factory Stock Showdown ace David Barton previews season opener in Gainesville
One of the many highlights of the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals is the 2017 debut of the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown. David Barton, who captured three Factory Stock Showdowns last year, joins Factory Stock fan and NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s.
One of the many highlights of the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals is the 2017 debut of the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown. The action features factory-built muscle cars from Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford. Last year, David Barton captured…
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1992 Gatornationals
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 1992 Gatornationals.
With one more weekend off before the start of one of NHRA’s “majors,” the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals it’s time for another “Flashback Friday” installment on NHRA All Access.
Once again we take a trip down memory lane, a quarter mile at a…
A work in progress
Like assembling a new car using old parts, so has been the challenge of resurrecting the archives of the Dragster Insider column. Old pieces that don't fit, new pieces that need a little massaging, and a whole lot of other work beneath the hood, but well worth it.
Ever since NHRA.com migrated to this new site, a common lament among Insider followers was the loss of the column archives, which for years were easily accessible on the old site. Visitors could either used the collapsible year/month navigation and…
Radial tire star Stevie “Fast” Jackson ready for Gainesville Pro Mod debut
The J&A Service Pro Mod series returns for 2017 at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals where radial tire drag racing star Steve “Fast” Jackson will be making his NHRA debut. Jackson joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype delivered by PAPA JOHN’S in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about his first NHRA race.
The J&A Service Pro Mod series returns for 2017 at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals where radial tire drag racing star Steve “Fast” Jackson will be making his NHRA debut. Jackson joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype delivered by PAPA…
Dixon set to return to Top Fuel in Gainesville
Three-time NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon will bring his own team to 48th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Dixon will compete for the first time as a team owner with his Dixon Racing dragster.
Top Fuel racer Larry Dixon will return to competition in next week’s 48th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway on March 17-19. Dixon will compete for the first time as a team owner with his Dixon Racing dragster.…
NHRA on FOX wins three Telly Awards for broadcast excellence
On top of seeing records for viewership and ratings in the first year of NHRA’s partnership with FOX Sports, NHRA’s new in-house production group garnered three Telly Awards for excellence in broadcasting.
On top of seeing records for viewership and ratings in the first year of NHRA’s partnership with FOX Sports telecasting the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, NHRA’s new in-house production group garnered three Telly Awards for excellence in…
John Force, Robert Hight swap Funny Car teams
Change is in the air at John Force Racing. Heading into next weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, John Force and Robert Hight are swapping crew chiefs and crews with Jimmy Prock moving to Hight’s Auto Club of Southern California Camaro SS and Mike Neff switching to Force’s Peak Camaro.
Change is in the air at John Force Racing. Heading into next weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, team owner John Force and JFR president Robert Hight announced crew chief and team changes involving two Funny Car…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Sportsman winner Mike Ferderer
Mike Ferderer collected career title No. 24 in the Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs class. Ferderer, who claimed his first victory and the Super Gas national championship in 1985, was able to celebrate early in the final round when his opponent…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Dragster winner Grant Durie
Much like the Pomona season opener, the Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs field once again featured a number of entries that flirted with the 6.00-second class limit. After three qualifying passes, the top-six qualifiers had all run 6.10 or…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Gas winner Aaron Kinard
Nearly three years after his most recent national event win in Las Vegas, Aaron Kinard visited the winner’s circle at a national event for the sixth time in his career. A three-time winner of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, Kinard faced off against…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Comp winner Val Torres Sr.
California-based Val Torres Sr. upped his career win total to five after driving past Marco Perivolaris in the Super Comp final. Torres, whose most recent win came last year in Sonoma, gave up a slight lead at the start, .002 to .023, but prevailed…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Stock winner Kyle Rizzoli
Kyle Rizzoli bagged his fifth career win and his second in Stock when he downed two-time national champ and Pomona Super Stock winner Justin Lamb in the final round. While his numbers in the final were solid, Rizzoli wasn’t afraid to admit that he…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
Well-known West Coast racers Val Torres Sr., Kyle Rizzoli, Aaron Kinard, and Mike Ferderer were among the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series winners crowned at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, but it was veteran George Stassi who stole the show with his win in Super Stock. Here's a look at final-round highlights and interviews with the event winners.
Well-known West Coast racers Val Torres Jr., Kyle Rizzoli, Aaron Kinard, and Mike Ferderer were among the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series winners crowned at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, but it was veteran George…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Stock winner George Stassi
Veteran George Stassi stole the show at the NHRA Arizona Nationals with his win in Super Stock. Stassi has been racing in Division 7 events for the last 50 years, but he had never won a national event, or even advanced to a final round, until he…
Advance Auto Parts to back NHRA A/Fuel Dragster driver Josh Hart
Advance Auto Parts will continue to be the major primary sponsor of Josh Hart’s A/Fuel Dragster in the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
Advance Auto Parts will continue to be the major primary sponsor of Josh Hart’s A/Fuel Dragster in the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. TechNet Professional Auto Service will provide associate sponsorship support. Hart will kick off the 2017…
Gator Lane will offer Gainesville fans a unique perspective
NHRA fans attending the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals have the opportunity to watch drivers prepare for their passes down the historic Gainesville Raceway dragstrip from a unique viewing access right in the staging lanes.
NHRA fans attending the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals have the opportunity to watch drivers prepare for their passes down the historic Gainesville Raceway dragstrip from a unique viewing access right in the staging lanes.
Gator Lane will give…
Meyer, Martin, and Rampy lead winners list at Division 2 event in Gainesville
Megan Meyer, Ray Martin, and David Rampy led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division event at Gainesville Raceway for the Prelude to the Gators, the second of seven events in the NHRA Southeast Division.
Megan Meyer and Ray Martin raced to victory at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Gainesville Raceway. Meyer grabbed her third win in her fourth final round in Top Alcohol Dragster and Martin took home his first in Top Alcohol…
Brittany Force hoping history repeats itself at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Brittany Force’s first career Top Fuel win came a year ago at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, preceded by a runner-up finish the race before in Phoenix. Coming off a second straight final round in Phoenix in 2017, Force wouldn’t mind history repeating itself one more time.
Brittany Force’s first career Top Fuel win came a year ago at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, a NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series win preceded by a runner-up finish the race before in Phoenix.
Coming off a second straight final…
Fifty plus one
Jeff Lane and his son, Cody, each celebrated wins at the Division 7 opener in Phoenix. For Jeff, it was win No. 50, and for Cody, it was his first.
When Jeff Lane turned on the win light in the Comp final at last weekend’s Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, it represented a significant milestone in an already remarkable career. Lane’s…
WFO Radio welcomes Todd, Lee, Prusiensky, and more
This week on WFO NHRA Nitro Radio: J.R. Todd, NHRA Pacific Division Director Mike Rice and Stock Eliminator racer Jerry Emmons, Paul Lee, and Pro Stock racer Alan Prusiensky, plus NHRA’s Alan Reinhart answers questions from WFO listeners with host Joe Castello.
This week on WFO NHRA Nitro Radio: J.R. Todd of Kalitta Motorsports talks about driving a nitro Funny Car versus a Top Fuel Dragster. NHRA Pacific Division Director Mike Rice and Stock Eliminator racer Jerry Emmons give clarity on the “excessive…
NHRA contingency program added to SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown
NHRA has announced the addition of a new contingency program for the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown with more than 15 postings for the specialty event.
NHRA has announced the addition of a new contingency program for the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown with more than 15 postings for the specialty event.
The SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown will…
Laughlin kicks off 2017 Top Alcohol Dragster campaign in Gainesville
Alex Laughlin will begin his 2017 season in the Top Alcohol Dragster category this weekend at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in Gainesville, as well as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals next week.
Alex Laughlin will begin his 2017 season in the Top Alcohol Dragster category this weekend at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in Gainesville, as well as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals next week. Laughlin will pilot the Anthony…
NHRA Today: Beckman's clutch problem -- what went wrong and what went right
During eliminations at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Jack Beckman's Infinite Hero Funny Car suffered a clutch malfunction. Indy bureau chief John Kernan checked in via Skype delivered by Papa John's with Lewis Bloom at the Wally Parks NHRA Studio after interviewing crew chief John Medlen, who explained what went wrong and the safety measures in place in case of such a failure.
During the first round of eliminations at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Jack Beckman's Infinite Hero Funny Car suffered a clutch malfunction during the burnout. Indy bureau chief John Kernan checked in via Skype delivered by Papa John's with Lewis…
NHRA standouts prepare to shine at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Early-season momentum and a chance at glory at one of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ legendary races is on the line at the 48th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 16-19 at Gainesville Raceway in Florida.
Early-season momentum and a chance at glory at one of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ legendary races is on the line at the 48th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 16-19 at Gainesville Raceway.
The NHRA’s traditional East…