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.
All 24 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events feature same-day television coverage on ESPN2 of the Professional-class action with play-by-play from motor racing veteran Paul Page and expert color commentary by former Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Mike Dunn. Sundays kick off with NHRA Race Day presented by Lucas Oil, a half-hour pre-race show that gets you up to speed for the day's activities. ESPN2 also offers coverage of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. NHRA Drag Racing also is aired in Canada on TSN.
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 Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, the popular Auto Imagery Photo of the Week, and a gallery of .wav files for your computer, there's lots to see and hear in NHRA Multimedia.
Upgrade to the Top Eliminator Club! The Top Eliminator Club is the ultimate way to enjoy NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Upgrade to the Top Eliminator Club and enjoy prime starting line seating, access to the members-only TEC Hospitality Center, daily complimentary refreshments, complimentary catered meals on Saturday and Sunday and a special gift bag. Top Eliminator Club members also enjoy special appearances by drag racing stars of today and legends of yesteryear. The Top Eliminator Club is the best value in drag racing. Capacity is limited. Call 800-884-NHRA today or click the TEC logo to purchase your Top Eliminator Club tickets.
Group Tickets Start at $17.50 A day at the races is a great way to entertain clients, employees or friends. Ticket discounts of more than 30% are available to groups purchasing 20 or more tickets for any single day of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals presented by Valvoline. To place your group ticket order or for more information call Mike Fornataro at 626-250-2510 or email Mike at mfornataro@nhra.com.
How To Purchase Tickets Individual event tickets may be purchased by calling the NHRA Ticket Office at 800-884-NHRA, on-line at Ticketmaster.com or at any Los Angeles area Ticketmaster outlet including Macy’s Stores.
"Right now, I'm the last guy standing tonight and the happiest guy right now." -- Pro Stock winner Greg Anderson
"This is fun. If you’re not having fun now, you’re never going to have fun." -- Top Fuel leader Larry Dixon, on his tight points battle with Tony Schumacher
“To have a 105-point lead going into Pomona, it gives you a lot of confidence, but it’s still not over.” -- Las Vegas Funny Car winner and points leader Robert Hight
"All I need to do is stay consistent on my lights, and I should prevail.” -- Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Hector Arana
“Our lead isn’t very big — this is Pro Stock, and there’s no quit in these guys out here." -- Pro Stock front-runner Mike Edwards, who's on the verge of clinching his first Pro championship
"Next year is going to be a new chapter for Kenny Bernstein Racing, and we’re really looking forward to it.” -- Brandon Bernstein
"We knew that eventually we were going to knock down that door and get that win again." -- Brandon Bernstein on his first win in more than two years
"It could be today’s few points that could make or break the championship at the end of the year." - Richmond Funny Car qualifying leader Ashley Force Hood, who picked up six bonus points
"Everyone had tears in their eyes at the end of the track, myself included." -- Memphis Funny Car winner Jeff Arend
"I still want to get that 20 points, but I’m going to focus on winning rounds tomorrow.” -- Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Hector Arana, on possibly setting the national record Sunday in Memphis
