NHRA 101: Your Guide to NHRA Drag Racing

In basic terms, a drag race is an acceleration contest between two vehicles over a measured distance, but what is a holeshot? Or a breakout? Welcome to NHRA 101, your complete guide to the world of NHRA Drag Racing, from the terminology of the sport to what you need to enjoy a day at the races to info on the many different vehicles that take to the track during a race weekend.
NHRA.com Features and Columns

There's more to drag racing than just two cars streaking down the strip. NHRA.com has a wide assortment of regular columns, including the DRAGSTER Insider -- in which ND Editor Phil Burgess treats you to "the stories behind the stories" from yesterday and today -- exclusive Driver Blogs that take you into the homes and trailers of the sport's top stars, and the NHRA.com Notebook. From this area, you also can access previous Special Sections, including special-edition websites and blogs as well as memorial pages.
Meet the Stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Series

Want more information on your favorite NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series drivers? NHRA.com has full bios on all the series regulars, including major accomplishments, best runs, hobbies, and more, plus team and driver website addresses and contact information in the fan-club sections.
Watch NHRA Drag Racing on TV

All 24 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events feature same-day television coverage on ESPN2 of the Professional-class action with play-by-play from motor racing veteran Dave Rieff and expert color commentary by former Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Mike Dunn. ESPN2 also offers coverage of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. NHRA Drag Racing also is aired in Canada on TSN.
The Sights and Sounds of NHRA Drag Racing

NHRA.com offers a wide array of multimedia features for you to enjoy the sights and sounds of NHRA Drag Racing. With video clips and photos from the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, the popular National Dragster Photo of the Week, and a gallery of .wav files for your computer, there's lots to see and hear in NHRA Multimedia.
Get Your Official NHRA Apparel and Merchandise

A wide range of NHRA-themed items is available for purchase online. The NitroMall is your one-stop spot for official NHRA merchandise, products from some of the teams of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, and more. The NHRA Store is the place to join NHRA and purchase specialty items and DVDs, and the NHRA Museum Store has items to satisfy history buffs, from vintage T-shirts to historical books.

Quickest Field Races

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Quickest Field Races

Quickest Races and Fields in NHRA History

Quickest Races in NHRA History

Top Fuel
Spencer Massey vs. Del Worsham, 3.770 to 3.735; 2011 Reading

Funny Car
Matt Hagan vs. Robert Hight, 4.009 to 4.031; 2011 Pomona 2

Pro Stock
Jason Line vs. Greg Anderson, 6.482 to 6.500; 2011 Reading

Pro Stock Motorcycle
Hector Arana Jr. vs. Matt Smith, 6.781 to 6.795; 2011 Reading

Quickest Fields in NHRA History

Top Fuel
Tony Schumacher to Morgan Lucas, 3.771 to 3.884; 2011 Charlotte 2

Funny Car
Frank Hawley to Tony Pedregon, 4.072 to 4.134; 2008 Charlotte

Pro Stock
Jason Line to Bob Benza, 6.508 to 6.571; 2011 Englishtown

Pro Stock Motorcycle
Hector Arana Jr. to Bailey Whitaker, 6.824 to 6.946; 2011 Reading

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