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PRI Show highlights NHRA drag racing in Indy
The 2025 PRI Show, where American motorsports gathers, is here. As life-long partners, NHRA and PRI share a connection that will be on display at this phenomenal industry show
The displays are being built, the lights are coming up, and the heartbeat of American motorsports once again echoes through the halls of the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show. The 2025 PRI Show officially opens Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 9…
It's been a super-silly Silly Season so far; what looms next at the PRI Show?
As the Performance Racing Industry Show looms this week in Indianapolis with its annual promise of new deals being announced, the sport is bracing for another round of big news. Here's a recap of Silly Season so far.
As the Performance Racing Industry Show looms this week in Indianapolis with its annual promise of new deals being announced, the sport is bracing for another round of big news.The annual Silly Season, where teams and drivers and sponsors and…
In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
Upcoming Apex Racing Foundation in Utah joins NHRA Member Track network
NHRA officials have announced the build of a new NHRA-sanctioned track as part of NHRA’s Pacific Division (Division 7) with the upcoming Apex Racing Foundation in Utah’s Duchesne County.
NHRA officials have announced the build of a new NHRA-sanctioned track as part of NHRA’s Pacific Division (Division 7) with the upcoming Apex Racing Foundation in Utah’s Duchesne County.Groundbreaking for Apex Racing Foundation will take place at 11…
Buddy Hull announces return to team ownership in Funny Car for 2026
Buddy Hull has parted ways with Jim Dunn Racing after two seasons and will be returning to the role of NHRA team owner and driver for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and beyond under the Hull Racing banner.
Buddy Hull will be returning to the role of NHRA team owner and driver for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and beyond under the Hull Racing banner. The business owner from Dallas, Texas, parted ways with Jim Dunn Racing after two…
Last chance to enter NHRA Sweepstakes for a chance to win great prizes
This Friday, Dec. 12, is the last day for fans to enter the giant NHRA Sweepstakes, featuring great prizes from NHRA partners Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Summit Racing Equipment.
The 2025 NHRA Sweepstakes will feature a variety of prizes from NHRA partners. Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Summit Racing Equipment are all part of this year’s NHRA Sweepstakes, which is…
Three-time Super-class world champ Bogacki sets his sights on Top Dragster
Three-time NHRA world champion Luke Bogacki will set his sights on the Top Dragster category in 2026, piloting a Moser Engineering-backed American Race Cars dragster with additional partnership from Advanced Product Design and Watts Auto Diesel Service.
Three-time NHRA world champion Luke Bogacki will set his sights on the Top Dragster category in 2026, piloting a Moser Engineering-backed American Race Cars dragster with additional partnership from Advanced Product Design and Watts Auto Diesel…
2025 Top Fuel season stats
NHRA keeps detailed statistics across many categories, tracking traditional stats like reaction-time average and other more complex metrics like full-run completion and more. Here's a look at the leaders in many of the statistical categories in Top Fuel.
Drag racing might seem to be limited in stats compared to stick and ball sports like baseball, but NHRA on FOX producer Pete Richards keeps detailed statistics across many categories over the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, tracking…
Reynolds, Kullberg join Cruz Pedregon Racing for the 2026 NHRA season
Cruz Pedregon Racing has announced the addition of two highly respected veterans of the sport, Terrance “Rip” Reynolds and Chris "Warrior" Kullberg, to its 2026 Funny Car operation.
Cruz Pedregon Racing (CPR) has announced the addition of two highly respected veterans of the sport, Terrance “Rip” Reynolds and Chris "Warrior" Kullberg, to its 2026 Funny Car operation. Both bring decades of winning experience, proven leadership,…
The Top 5 Moments of Doug Kalitta's 2025 Top Fuel world championship
Doug Kalitta's second Top Fuel world championship in three years was way different than his first in 2023. Here's a look back at five defining moments from "Air Doug's" second title season.
2025 Funny Car season stats
NHRA keeps detailed statistics across many categories over the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, tracking traditional stats and complex metrics. Here's a look at the leaders in many of the statistical categories in Funny Car.
NHRA on FOX producer Pete Richards keeps detailed statistics across many categories over the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, tracking traditional stats and complex metrics. Here's a look at the leaders in many of the statistical…
Re-telling NHRA history: The 75th anniversary book and other special projects
A handsome 75th anniversary coffee-table-style book, NHRA 75: A Legacy of Speed, is coming soon to your bookshelf. Currently in final production, here's a look at what went into the creation of the keepsake and what fans can expect, plus a peek behind the curtain at the Top 75 Drivers, Top 75 Moments, and 75th Anniversary website projects.
My one bright point to the soggy ending of the 2025 season is that with the results and championships stamped into history, it allowed us to finally wrap up production of the 75th anniversary coffee-table book, NHRA 75: A Legacy of Speed,…
Join us for Cars & Coffee Saturday at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Southern California fans are invited to join the NHRA and NHRA legend John Force at the Cars & Coffee event at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum at Fairplex, Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8–10 a.m.
Southern California fans are invited to join the NHRA and NHRA legend John Force at the Cars & Coffee event at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum at Fairplex, Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8–10 a.m.Bring your hot rod, classic, late-model, or daily…
Cruz Pedregon Racing announces leadership transition, sets sights on strong 2026
Crew chief Jason Bunker has departed Cruz Pedregon Racing to pursue other opportunities, the organization announced while wishing him well.
Crew chief Jason Bunker has departed Cruz Pedregon Racing to pursue other opportunities, the organization announced while wishing him well.With this transition, CPR is focused on refining its program and building the foundation for a stronger, more…
NHRA fans can vote now to help select the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history
As the NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026, fans can weigh in by voting for the most memorable moments of NHRA’s first three-quarters of a century to create a definitive list of the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history.
As the NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026, fans are being invited to weigh in by voting for the most memorable moments of NHRA’s first three-quarters of a century to create a definitive list of the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history…
2025 Pro Stock season stats
NHRA keeps detailed statistics across many categories over the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, tracking traditional stats and complex metrics. Here's a look at the leaders in many of the statistical categories in Pro Stock.
NHRA on FOX producer Pete Richards keeps detailed statistics across many categories over the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, tracking traditional stats and complex metrics. Here's a look at the leaders in many of the statistical…
Richard Gadson, Dallas Glenn talk titles; breaking crew chief news revealed
On this in-depth episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Gadson and Dallas Glenn join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their first championships in the world of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing, and we've also got some deep insider breaking crew chief news.
On this in-depth episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Gadson and Dallas Glenn join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their first championships in the world of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing. The two hardcore racers…
John Force Racing expands with signing of Alexis DeJoria in third Funny Car
John Force Racing will expand to four teams for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and beyond with the signing of 2014 NHRA U.S. Nationals Funny Car winner Alexis DeJoria to a multiyear contract.
John Force Racing will expand to four teams for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and beyond with the signing of 2014 NHRA U.S. Nationals Funny Car winner Alexis DeJoria to a multiyear contract with the 24-time world championship…
Alexis DeJoria on joining JFR and hopes for the season ahead
Following this morning's announcement that she will be driving her Bandero Café entry under the John Force Racing umbrella in 2026, Alexis DeJoria offered some further thoughts about the new arrangement and the 2026 season.
Following this morning's announcement that she will be driving her Bandero Café entry under the John Force Racing umbrella in 2026, Alexis DeJoria offered some further thoughts about the new arrangement and the 2026 season.How did this move…
New Rockingham Dragway grandstands completed for 2026 NHRA national event
Things are shaping up nicely at Rockingham Dragway, which next September will host its first NHRA national event, the NHRA Nationals at The Rock, with the completion of new grandstands at the famed North Carolina racetrack.
Things are shaping up nicely at Rockingham Dragway, which next September will host its first NHRA national event, the NHRA Nationals at The Rock, with the completion of new grandstands at the famed North Carolina racetrack.In a post on Facebook,…
2025 Pro Stock Motorcycle season stats
NHRA on FOX producer Pete Richards keeps detailed statistics across many categories over the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, tracking traditional stats and complex metrics. Here's a look at the leaders in many of the statistical categories in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Drag racing might seem to be limited in stats compared to stick and ball sports like baseball, but NHRA on FOX producer Pete Richards keeps detailed statistics across many categories over the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, tracking…
NHRA launches Black Friday–Cyber Monday ticket special for 2026 national events
NHRA fans will have a rare chance to jump ahead of the 2026 75th Anniversary season with a major holiday-ticket promotion running Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
NHRA fans will have a rare chance to jump ahead of the 2026 75th Anniversary season with a major holiday-ticket promotion running Black Friday through Cyber Monday. From 12:00 a.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Monday, ticket buyers can take advantage of an…
Happy Thanksgiving from NHRA
As the year comes to a close, the NHRA family extends heartfelt gratitude to our fans, racers, and sponsors who make this incredible journey possible.
As the year comes to a close, the NHRA family extends heartfelt gratitude to our fans, racers, and sponsors who make this incredible journey possible.To our loyal fans, your energy and passion fuel the heart of NHRA. Whether you're cheering…
Thank you, fans, for being a big part of this incredible 2025 season
In an open letter to NHRA fans, NHRA President Glen Cromwell recaps the 2025 season, previews the 2026 75th anniversary season, and offers thanks to all for their incredible support.
To Our Fans:We were thrilled you were part of this incredible 2025 NHRA season, which opened at Gainesville Raceway and led everyone on a spectacular ride that featured unforgettable moments across the country.With Mission Foods as a terrific series…
Pine Valley Raceway returns to NHRA family as official member track
Pine Valley Raceway has officially rejoined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of NHRA’s South Central Division, bringing East Texas’ historic quarter-mile track back under the NHRA banner for 2026 and beyond.
Pine Valley Raceway has officially rejoined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of NHRA’s South Central Division, bringing East Texas’ historic quarter-mile track back under the NHRA banner for 2026 and beyond.Located in the heart of Lufkin, Texas…
Star-studded driver lineup for 'Rev n Roll' charity bowling event
NHRA headliners Alexis DeJoria, Cruz Pedregon, Tony Stewart, and Ida Zetterström will help kick off the festivities at the recently revived "Rev n Roll" fundraiser benefiting Riley Children’s Foundation on Dec. 10 at Western Bowl in Indianapolis.
NHRA headliners Alexis DeJoria, Cruz Pedregon, Tony Stewart, and Ida Zetterström will help kick off the festivities at the recently revived "Rev n Roll" fundraiser benefiting Riley Children’s Foundation on Dec. 10 from 6 – 9 p.m.The event returns to…
The Insiders dive into the Procks, JFR, rumors, speculation, and more
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna joins Brian Lohnes for a comprehensive dive into one of the biggest NHRA stories in years, the departure of the Prock family from John Force Racing.
This is the show you wanted, and so, it's the show you're going to get. On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna joins Brian Lohnes for a comprehensive dive into one of the…
John Force Racing and the Prock family part ways
John Force Racing and Austin and Jimmy Prock have ended the racing partnership that produced NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car championships the past two seasons for the 24-time championship organization.
John Force Racing and Austin and Jimmy Prock have ended the racing partnership that produced NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car championships the past two seasons for the 24-time championship organization.“John Force Racing has been…
Two million meals provided via DHL/Kalitta 'Race to End Hunger'
DHL Express and the 2025 “Race to End Hunger” partners donated two million meals to Feeding America and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank as DHL Express, Kalitta Air, and Kalitta Motorsports united their efforts in the “Race to End Hunger.”
DHL Express and the 2025 “Race to End Hunger” partners donated two million meals to Feeding America and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, bringing the program’s overall six-year total to 14 million meals. With some 47 million people in the United…
Rain, Heartbreak, and Bad Takes: An Insider recounts the Finals
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Brian Lohnes takes you through his manic experience at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Brian Lohnes takes you through his manic experience at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona. From a breakdown of the weekend as only an Insider can to the logistics…
