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Bourke, Esz, Eckel lead Maple Grove Raceway Division 1 winners list
Richard Bourke, Phil Esz, and Don Eckel led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was action at Maple Grove Raceway.
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Richard Bourke, Old Tappan, N.J., 5.318, 260.66 def. Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.375, 273.83.
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Phil Esz, Amelia, Ohio, '24 Camaro, 5.590, 264.…
New supercharged nitro combination for TAD, TAFC set for 2026 debut
NHRA’s Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car classes will become even more diversified and interesting in the 2026 NHRA season with the addition of a new engine/fuel combination set to be introduced.
NHRA’s Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car classes will become even more diversified and interesting in the 2026 NHRA season with the addition of a new engine/fuel combination set to be introduced.
The new combination, which will join the…
No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA to highlight Friday night in Epping
Nitro at night will include some special New England flair on Friday, May 30, with the introduction of the No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA as part of this year’s 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals.
Nitro at night will include some special New England flair on Friday, May 30, with the introduction of the No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA as part of this year’s 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals.
The award — as well as lobster…
A Memorial Day salute to armed services sponsorships in NHRA history
As we approach this Memorial Day weekend, here's a look back at some of the many armed forces sponsorships we’ve seen on the NHRA dragstrip over the last 50 years.
As we approach this Memorial Day weekend, where we pause to honor and remember military personnel who died in service to their country, I started thinking back about the many armed forces sponsorships we’ve seen over the last 50 years and thought it…
Memorial weekend sale: Get 15% off on tickets for select NHRA national events
NHRA fans can get 15% off of ticket prices to select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events during our Memorial Day weekend sale.
NHRA fans can get 15% off of ticket prices to select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events during our Memorial Day sale.
Fans can get the discounts for the NHRA Virginia Nationals, June 21-22 in Richmond; the Muckleshoot Casino…
NAPA named title sponsor of NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis
NAPA has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ annual race in St. Louis as part of an exciting new multiyear agreement.
NAPA has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ annual race in St. Louis as part of an exciting new multiyear agreement.
The 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals will take place Sept. 26-28…
Gatornationals to kick off NHRA’s 75th anniversary season on March 5-8
NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season will open at famed Gainesville Raceway, as officials announced today the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will begin March 5-8 with the 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals at the legendary facility in…
Alpine Partners extends Kalitta team partnership with Aflac branding in Bristol
Alpine Partners extended its Kalitta Motorsports partnership and will sponsor Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn., with Aflac branding.
Alpine Partners extended its Kalitta Motorsports partnership and will sponsor Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.
Alpine will deploy Aflac branding on Kalitta’s car for the…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Gerber Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak in Chicago as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Julie Nataas completes nitro Funny Car license process
Julie Nataas, the 2023 NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, finished all the requirements necessary to earn her nitro Funny Car license during a recent test session at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Julie Nataas, the 2023 NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, finished all the requirements necessary to earn her nitro Funny Car license during a recent test session at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The final runs wrapped up a multi-month…
Tom Bailey blasts into NHRA history with his 263-mph pass in Chicago
The Peak Street Car Shootout champion goes faster than any door car has ever gone at an NHRA national event in a twin-turbo drag car that is registered to drive on the street.
Tom Bailey isn’t a professional drag racer in the traditional sense. He’s something else entirely — part hot rodder, part street/strip adventurer, and part full-blown record-breaker. At the 2025 NHRA Peak Street Car Shootout in Chicago, Bailey…
Weekend Rewind: 2025 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returned to action with the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, which had plenty of kicks at Route 66 Raceway.
Breaking down The Great Chicago Dust Up of 2025
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jack Beckman, Funny Car winner from the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, as well as Chicagoland's favorite Top Fuel son, T.J. Zizzo.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jack Beckman, the Funny Car winner from the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, as well as Chicagoland…
Westerfield scores 54th Ignitor win in record-blasting fashion at Firebird
The 54th Annual NAPA Ignitor presented by The Blower Shop featured the second stop in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series for the AA/Funny Car division at the “original” Firebird Raceway.
Following qualifying (from a field of 13 cars), the quickest…
Austin Prock's journey to reasserting his reign over Funny Car
In this NHRA on FOX video, reigning NHRA Funny Car world champion Prock talks with NHRA on Fox's Bruno Massel about the first part of the season, the team, and what drives him forward
Reigning NHRA Funny Car champion Austin Prock joined Bruno Massel in this NHRA on FOX segment from Chicago to open up about his journey and how he's handling the pressure that comes with wearing the crown. The elephant in the conversation is that…
Watch the Division 1 Maple Grove Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Maple Grove Raceway are Strange, Summit, Speedmaster…
Jeff Cheney leads roll call of Sportsman winners at Route 66 Nationals
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, five drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at Route 66 Raceway, including Super Comp winner Jeff Jeney, who broke an 18-year victory drought.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, five drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at Route 66 Raceway.
Donna Morris became NHRA’s latest female winner when she drove…
Five things we learned in Chicago
We learned a lot from four action-packed days at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, and we’ve somehow managed to pare our list down to five favorites. Here goes.
We learned a lot from four action-packed days at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, and we’ve somehow managed to pare our list down to five favorites. Here goes.
TONY STEWART IS A HECK OF A RACE CAR…
Jason Dietsch sweeps Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown action in Chicago
Jason Dietsch came to Chicago and the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals looking for his first career Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event win. Dietsch was one of four drivers competing this weekend in the rain-…
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The final day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals was packed with action and our photographers were once again on site to capture all of it in our Sunday gallery.
Tony Stewart, Jack Beckman, and Gaige Herrera collect wins at Route 66 Raceway
Tony Stewart, Jack Beckman, and Gaige Herrera grabbed professional victories at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
Racing legend Tony Stewart moved into the NHRA Top Fuel points lead for the first time with his second win in three races on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway, defeating Justin Ashley in the final round of the 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route…
Mason Wright cruises to Congruity Pro Mod title in Chicago
Mason Wright got the best of J.R. Gray in the final round of the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway, claiming his first victory of the season as part of this weekend’s 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.
Mason Wright got the best of J.R. Gray in the final round of the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway, claiming his first victory of the season as part of this weekend’s 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass…