NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Keeping NHRA Fans Up to Date

Follow our coverage through our newly designed news and videos sections. Don't forget to follow our social media posts.

World Wide Technology Raceway sells out Saturday at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

The NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway announced a sellout Saturday at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
27 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Sold out World Wide Technology Raceway
The NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway announced on Saturday a sellout at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.“Today’s sold-out crowd at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis showcases the unmatched passion…
View More

Saturday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

News, notes, and quotes from the second day of professional qualifying from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
27 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Antron Brown
Top Fuel Q3The qualifying order is flipped today, so we're getting a hearty dose of nitro to start the day. The time of day and the conditions should be a fairly accurate example of what to expect on Sunday.After mustering a best…
View More

NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday preview

The second and final day of qualifying for the at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Fields will be set on what is sure to be another thrilling day of action at the third of six Countdown to the Championship events.
27 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
The second and final day of qualifying for the at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Fields will be set on what is sure to be another thrilling day of action at the third of six Countdown to the Championship…
View More

Kalitta, Prock, Latino, and Herrera No. 1 on Friday at NAPA NHRA Midwest Nationals

The first day of qualifying is complete at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third of six events in the 2025 Countdown to the Championship. Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Eric Latino, and Gaige Herrera all scored the provisional pole.
26 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
The first day of qualifying is complete at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third of six events in the 2025 Countdown to the Championship. Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Eric Latino, and Gaige Herrera all scored the…
View More

Friday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

News, notes, and quotes from the opening day of professional qualifying from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
26 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Mason McGaha
Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1Pro Stock Motorcycle kicks off with Lance Bonham pulling into the waterbox just before 5pm on a warm day in Madison, Ill. The St. Louis Arch is catching the lowering sun as Bonham goes 7.143.It quickly becomes…
View More

NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers went hunting for gold in the pits and trackside on Friday at the NAPA Auto Parts Midwest Nationals. Here are a few of the gems they unearthed.
26 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Brian Stufflebeam 52
View More

Desire to win continues to blaze for Brittany Force

Two weeks after announcing she would soon focus on starting a family, the fire to win is still burning strong for Brittany Force. The driver of the HendrickCars.com dragster arrives at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals ready to make a strong push for a third world title.
26 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Feature
Brittany Force
Two weeks after announcing that she would be stepping away from full-time Top Fuel competition to focus on starting a family, the fire to win is still burning strong for Brittany Force. The driver of the HendrickCars.com dragster, out of the…
View More

Levasseur, Alarie, Taylor, and Konopacki win Summit Series Canada Finals

Cody Levasseur, Patrick Alarie, Dustin Taylor, and Mike Konopacki scored wins at the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Canada Northeast Division Finals.
26 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 1
The following are final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Canada Northeast Division Finals:SUPER PRO DOOR CARCody Levasseur, 4.943, 136.36  def. Pam Rennie; , 4.763, 141.50.SEMI PROPatrick Alarie…
View More

Top Hitter Bat adds to Friday night excitement at NAPA Midwest Nationals

Friday night under the lights at World Wide Technology will have an added bonus for top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle as part of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
26 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Bats
Friday night under the lights at World Wide Technology will have an added bonus for top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle as part of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. World Wide…
View More

Brown, Spiegel double up at Famoso Raceway Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event

James Brown in Super Street and Andy Spiegel in Top Dragster both won both halves of the doubleheader NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division event at Famoso Raceway.
25 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Famoso Dragstrip:COMPETITION ELIMINATORScott McClay, Tehachapi, Calif., '98 dragster, C/ED, 7.259, 182.51  def.…
View More

Tricky Tipster, NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

The Countdown to the Championship will reach the midway point during this week’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, where Justin Ashley, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera are the pre-race favorites according to PlayNHRA oddsmakers.
25 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The Countdown to the Championship will reach the midway point during this week’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, which means the pressure is on for anyone who is in contention for a NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
View More

Banaka leads loaded Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series field to St. Louis

Fresh off his first career victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Billy Banaka now finds himself as the man to beat heading into this weekend’s playoff race as part of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
25 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Fresh off his first career victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Billy Banaka now finds himself as the man to beat heading into this weekend’s playoff race as part of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide…
View More

NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday preview

Race three of six in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship is about to kick off. Here’s a look at what to expect on day one at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
25 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Race three of six in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship is about to kick off. Here’s a look at what to expect on day one at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.While…
View More

Richard Gadson relishing opportunity as points leader going into St. Louis

For the first time in his career, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Richard Gadson is the points leader as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series travels to World Wide Technology Raceway for this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
25 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Richard Gadson
For the first time in his career, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Richard Gadson is the points leader as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series travels to World Wide Technology Raceway for this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals and…
View More

Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown championship coronation on the line

Reigning world champion Mark Pawuk is all but assured of winning his second consecutive Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown championship as the series' final 2025 event will be contested this weekend at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
25 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mark Pawuk
The final Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown national event will be contested Sept. 26-28 at World Wide Technology Raceway during the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.Reigning world champion Mark Pawuk is all but assured of winning his second…
View More

NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals always a highlight for Ron Capps

World Wide Technology Raceway has treated three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps well over the years, and the addition of NAPA Auto Parts — Capps’ longtime sponsor — as the title sponsor of the NHRA Midwest Nationals adds another layer of motivation as well.
25 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Ron Capps
World Wide Technology Raceway has treated three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps well over the years, something he hopes to replicate at this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals for multiple reasons.A victory would keep him alive in…
View More

Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 4-Wide Carolina Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
24 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Behind the Scenes
View More

A Countdown Catchup with the Insiders

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna to talk all things Reading and Charlotte.
24 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna to talk all things Reading and Charlotte. There's been loads of action on the track, unexpected winners, points…
View More

Fuel Your Future: Explore exciting new career opportunities with NHRA

NHRA is offering qualified professionals the chance to join the team of the world’s largest sanctioning body with a pair of exciting career opportunities: General Manager, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and Division Services Coordinator, Northeast Division.
24 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA
NHRA is offering qualified professionals the chance to join the team of the world’s largest sanctioning body with a pair of exciting career opportunities.General Manager, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway ParkRev up your career by…
View More

Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley after first St. Louis win at NAPA Midwest Nationals

If Charlotte Top Fuel winner Justin Ashley can close out this stretch of three straight races to open the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs with another strong performance at this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, he’ll find himself among the Top Fuel world title favorites.
23 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Justin Ashley
Coming off a standout performance in Charlotte, if Top Fuel title contender Justin Ashley can close out this stretch of three straight races to open the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs with another strong performance at this weekend’s…
View More

Ron Tornow and RAT Racing team win Holley Never Rest award in Charlotte

Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Ron Tornow and his RAT Racing team, who are retiring from racing after the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals, were celebrated for their years of competition with the Holley Never Rest award in Charlotte.
23 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Ron Tornow
View More

NAPA NHRA Midwest Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch next week's NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis? Check out our event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more
23 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals event guide
NAPA AUTO PARTS NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS EVENT GUIDE
View More

Weekend Rewind: 2025 NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals

The NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals was the first time that teams in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series have run four-wide in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, and the action at zMAX Dragway was expectedly weird and wild. Enjoy our video look back at the race.
23 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Weekend Rewind
View More

Countdown to the Championship hits halfway point at NAPA Midwest Nationals

This weekend's 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals marks the halfway point of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, and drivers have their sights set on a big weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis.
23 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NAPA
Every NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series driver knows the importance of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship and its six playoff races. The 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, Sept. 26-28, marks the halfway point of the playoffs…
View More

Eight Lucas Oil Series event champs crowned at NHRA Carolina Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, eight other winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at zMAX Dragway, including Top Alcohol Dragster Matt Cummings.
23 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Matt Cummings
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, eight other winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at zMAX Dragway.Gatornationals Top Alcohol Dragster champ Matt Cummings scored…
View More

Vincent Nobile wins JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock at Carolina Nationals

Vincent Nobile in his Jersey Auto Supply 2024 Chevy Camaro picked up his first career victory in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock Sunday at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
22 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Vincent Nobile
 Vincent Nobile in his Jersey Auto Supply 2024 Chevy Camaro picked up his first career victory in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock Sunday at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.In the finals, Nobile lined up…
View More

Five things we learned in Charlotte

22 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
5 Things
We learn a lot at every NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event, and during the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, we sometimes learn lessons that stick with us for the rest of the year. That was certainly the case in Charlotte, and here…
View More

Kelly Clontz adds ArchKey Solutions for Midwest Nationals

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will lead her race team into the NHRA NAPA Midwest Nationals with ArchKey Solutions, a premier installation and integrated facilities services business.
22 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Kelly Clontz
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will lead her race team into the NHRA NAPA Midwest Nationals with ArchKey Solutions, a premier installation and integrated facilities services business that builds, installs and maintains electrical,…
View More

McBride completes unbeaten season in Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle in Charlotte

21 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
36:12
Larry “Spiderman” McBride, who had already locked up his second straight Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle championship before the event, added an exclamation point to an unbeaten season with his fourth straight win, three of which came with Bob Malloy in…
View More

Billy Banaka gets first career Congruity Pro Mod win in Charlotte

In a wild final round, Billy Banaka picked up his first career victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, defeating Mike Castellana, Sidnei Frigo and Mason Wright in a chaotic final quad at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals..
21 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
In a wild final round, Billy Banaka picked up his first career victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, defeating Mike Castellana, Sidnei Frigo and Mason Wright in a chaotic final quad at the NHRA 4-Wide…
View More