Phoenix Top Fuel Sunday results: E1
Jordan Vandergriff scored his first career round win in his competition debut, defeating former world champ Brittany Force with a career-best pass of 3.692 at 333.41 mph to highlight the opening round of Top Fuel.
Jordan Vandergriff scored his first career round win in his competition debut, defeating former world champ Brittany Force with a career-best pass of 3.692 at 333.41 mph to highlight the opening round of Top Fuel. Vandergriff will have lane choice…
Battle of the bests align for first round: Force vs. Capps and Jeg vs. Greg
The first round of elimination at the Magic Dry Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals will feature two titanic clashes, the 100th career head-head-to-head meetings between Funny Car heroes John Force and Ron Capps and between Pro Stock giants Greg Anderson and Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Story updated after round one
The first round of elimination at the Magic Dry Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals will feature two titanic clashes, the 100th career head-head-to-head meetings between Funny Car heroes John Force and Ron…
Sunday preview: Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals
Welcome to Raceday of the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals. Champions will be crowned in 11 classes today at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix. Sportsman racing will kick off the day followed by the first round of Mello Yello eliminations at 11 a.m. local time.
Welcome to Raceday of the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals, the second race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Champions will be crowned in 11 classes today at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of…
Billy Torrence, Robert Hight, and Bo Butner lead final fields in Phoenix
Billy Torrence collected his second career No. 1 in Top Fuel, Bo Butner his first No. 1 in Pro Stock in more than a year, and Robert Hight his second straight in Funny Car on a wild final day of qualifying at the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Billy Torrence collected his second career No. 1 in Top Fuel, Bo Butner his first No. 1 in Pro Stock in more than a year, and Robert Hight his second straight in Funny Car on a wild final day of qualifying at the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA…
Phoenix Funny Car Saturday results: Q3
Matt Hagan, one of the performance leaders throughout qualifying, tried to steal the Funny Car pole from Robert Hight, but Hagan’s 3.881 was one-upped by Hight’s dazzling 3.867 on the final pass of the final session.
Matt Hagan, one of the performance leaders throughout qualifying, tried to steal the Funny Car pole from Robert Hight, but Hagan’s 3.881 was one-upped by Hight’s dazzling 3.867 on the final pass of the final session.
Tommy Johnson Jr. also…
Phoenix Top Fuel Friday results: Q3
Billy Torrence zipped to the No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel with a dramatic 3.667 in the final qualifying session. It’s his second top spot and first since the Brainerd event last year, which he won.
Billy Torrence zipped to the No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel with a dramatic 3.667 in the final qualifying session. It’s his second top spot and first since the Brainerd event last year, which he won.
Torrence’s heroics deprived Terry McMillen…
Phoenix Pro Stock Saturday results: Q2
Bo Butner collected his first No. 1 Pro Stock qualifying effort in more than a year and the ninth of his career, his first-session 6.522 holding up through the day’s final passes.
Bo Butner collected his first No. 1 Pro Stock qualifying effort in more than a year and the ninth of his career, his first-session 6.522 holding up through the day’s final passes.
Butner, whose last No. 1 qualifying effort came at the Dallas…
Phoenix Saturday Photo Gallery
Sights and scenes from Day 2 of the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix.
The Top Fuel teams of Leah Pritchett and Brittany Force unloaded their cars for battle under a clear but chilly sky Saturday morning.
The pits at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park were packed with fans…
Phoenix Funny Car Saturday results: Q2
Nine drivers joined Friday leader Matt Hagan in the three-second zone atop the Funny Car pack after two qualifying sessions, with two-time world champ Robert Hight leading the way with a 3.882.
Nine drivers joined Friday leader Matt Hagan in the three-second zone atop the Funny Car pack after two qualifying sessions, with two-time world champ Robert Hight leading the way with a 3.882.
Hight, who opened the season with a victory at the…
Phoenix Top Fuel Saturday results: Q2
Terry McMillen, who made his first career 3.6-second pass at the Winternationals, improved on that career-best by a thousandth of a second with a 3.695 to take over the Top Fuel qualifying lead after two sessions.
Terry McMillen, who made his first career 3.6-second pass at the Winternationals, improved on that career-best by a thousandth of a second with a 3.695 to take over the Top Fuel qualifying lead after two sessions.
Jordan Vandergriff made an…
Phoenix Pro Stock Saturday results: Q1
The Pro Stock crowd wasted no time getting up to speed Saturday after not getting a pass Friday due to inclement weather with Winternationals champ Bo Butner grabbing the early lead.
The Pro Stock crowd wasted no time getting up to speed Saturday after not getting a pass Friday due to inclement weather with Winternationals champ Bo Butner grabbing the early lead.
Butner’s points-leading clean new black Chevy clocked a 6.522…
Quick action by Tasca team makes short work of unplanned chassis swap
Just hours before the day’s first Funny Car qualifying session, Bob Tasca III’s Motorcraft team discovered a broken pipe on their primary chassis and, in a swap that would make their Quick Lane oil-change partners proud, were able to do a complete chassis switch in order to make the call.
Just hours before the day’s first Funny Car qualifying session, Bob Tasca III’s Motorcraft team discovered a broken pipe on their primary chassis and, in a swap that would make their Quick Lane oil-change partners proud, were able to do a complete…
Top Fuel racer Maroney excited for hometown debut with new team
Arizona fans will have a Top Fuel driver to cheer for this weekend in Jim Maroney, who will be making his 2019 season debut in a new partnership with drag boat racer Kim Davidson.
Arizona fans will have a Top Fuel driver to cheer for this weekend in Jim Maroney, who will be making his 2019 season debut in a new partnership with drag boat racer Kim Davidson.
Maroney, who owns American Flowtech in nearby Gilbert, Ariz.,…
Saturday Preview: Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals
Welcome to Day 2 of the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals. After a weather-abbreviated Friday, racing continues today with Sportsman action and the final two sessions of qualifying in all three Professional categories.
Welcome to Day 2 of the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals, the second race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. After a weather-abbreviated Friday, racing continues today at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park…
Phoenix Top Fuel Friday results: Q1
Former NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel champion Brittany Force had the best run of the first Top Fuel qualifying session at the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals with a tire-shaking 4.976.
Former NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel champion Brittany Force had the best run of the first qualifying session with a tire-shaking 4.976. A number of Top Fuel teams opted not to make attempts during the first session, among them rookie Jordan…
Phoenix Funny Car Friday results: Q1
Matt Hagan and crew chief Dickie Venables looked like geniuses in the first qualifying session, where Funny Cars were the first machines to hit the track after a lengthy rain delay. The Sandvik Coromant Dodge blasted to a 3.942 to lead the session.
Matt Hagan and crew chief Dickie Venables looked like geniuses in the first qualifying session, where Funny Cars were the first machines to hit the cool track after a lengthy rain delay. The Mopar machine blasted to a 3.942 to lead the session.
A…
Alexander ready for his return to Funny Car in Phoenix
After two years running Top Fuel, Blake Alexander will return to his roots in the Funny Car class when he makes his first qualifying run Friday at the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals.
After two years running Top Fuel, Blake Alexander will return to his roots in the Funny Car class when he makes his first qualifying run Friday at the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals.
After a successful 2018 in which he scored…
Cool air makes lots of horsepower, but for crew chiefs it's still a 'balancing act'
Race engines love cool air and teams can brew lots of horsepower to lay down record runs, but it still needs to be managed in how it’s applied to the racetrack. That’s where the crew chiefs really earn their keep.
The weather for this weekend’s Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals is brisk, with a projected high of 50 degrees Friday and warming to mid-60s by Sunday. Race engines love cool air and teams can brew lots of horsepower to lay…
Friday Preview: Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals
Welcome to the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals, the second race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Two sessions of qualifying in all three Professional categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock) are scheduled today, beginning at 1:30 p.m. local time.
Welcome to the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals, the second race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. We kick off the event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports park outside of Phoenix with two sessions of…
Pomona Results: Robert Hight wins for fourth time at Pomona; Doug Kalitta, Bo Butner win back-to-back Winternationals
Robert Hight (Funny Car), Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Bo Butner (Pro Stock) all opened the season with wins at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Robert Hight claimed his fourth win at Auto Club Raceway to kick off the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series the right way. He defeated Jack Beckman with a 3.881-second, 329.75 mph holeshot run to leave the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals with…
Winternationals photo gallery: Meet the winners
Photos and moments from the final day of the 59th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by PotectTheHarvest.com.
Photos and moments from the final day of the 50th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by PotectTheHarvest.com.
Top Fuel’s Mike Salinas has to be happy with his new team chemistry as Brian Husen and Alan…
Pomona Top Fuel Monday results: Final round
Doug Kalitta put an end to Steve Torrence’s long win streak, winning a thrilling back and forth final-round battle with his third straight holeshot win to claim his second straight Winternationals Top Fuel title.
Doug Kalitta put an end to Steve Torrence’s long win streak, winning a thrilling back and forth final-round battle with his third straight holeshot win to claim his second straight Winternationals Top Fuel title.
The win, the 45th of Kalitta’s…
Pomona Funny Car Monday Results: Final
Robert Hight earned his fourth win at Auto Club Raceway by taking down Jack Beckman at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Robert Hight earned his fourth win at Auto Club Raceway, defeating Jack Beckman by .007 second. He did it with a holeshot as he left on Beckman by .008. His Auto Club Funny Car was slower by .001, but he managed to get his 46th win anyway. Hight…
Pomona Monday Pro Stock results: Final round
Bo Butner collected his second straight Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Pro Stock crown, defeating KB Racing teammate Jason Line again in a rematch of last year’s final.
Bo Butner collected his second straight Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Pro Stock crown, defeating KB Racing teammate Jason Line again in a rematch of last year’s final.
Butner powered to the win, the 23rd of his career, with a 6.52 at 211.59,…
Pomona Pro Stock Monday Results: Semifinals
Bo Butner and Jason Line will face off in the first Pro Stock final round of the year at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Bo Butner got away with a .041 reaction time to take down Erica Enders and advance to the final round of Pro Stock at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. He will battle teammate Jason Line and have lane choice thanks to his 6.518-second pass. Enders…
Pomona Funny Car Monday Results: Semifinals
Jack Beckman, who has two Winternationals victories to his credit – both in Super Comp – will get the chance to add a Pomona Funny Car Wally to his collection when he takes on Robert Hight in the final round.
Jack Beckman, who has two Winternationals victories to his credit – both in Super Comp – will get the chance to add a Pomona Funny Car Wally to his collection when he takes on Robert Hight in the final round.
Beckman, whose Super Comp wins came…
Pomona Top Fuel Monday Results: Semifinals
Both semifinal Top Fuel races at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals were decided on a holeshot, with Steve Torrence eking past Mike Salinas and Doug Kalitta defeating Terry McMillen.
Both semifinal Top Fuel races at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals were decided on a holeshot, with Steve Torrence eking past Mike Salinas and Doug Kalitta defeating Terry McMillen.
The victory for Torrence extended his unbeaten streak to 27…
Pomona Pro Stock Monday Results: E2
Erica Enders posted the best time of the second round, booking a matchup with Bo Butner in the semifinals at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Erica Enders enters the semifinals with the Camaro to beat. She unleashed a .014 reaction time on Matt Hartford and posted the best elapsed time (6.51) to boot. She will race 2017 Pro Stock world champion Bo Butner, who slowed to a 6.526. That was…
Pomona Funny Car Monday Results: E2
Robert Hight set low e.t. of the meet with 3.856 in beating Bob Tasca III and will take on teammate John Force in the semifinals.
Robert Hight set low e.t. of the meet with 3.856 in beating Bob Tasca III and will take on teammate John Force in the semifinals.
Force joined Hight in the final by stopping Ron Capps in the 99th meeting of their respective careers. Force…
Pomona Top Fuel Monday Results: E2
Doug Kalitta, one of the best drivers in Top Fuel history, showcased those skills with a huge holeshot victory over Billy Torrence in round two of Top Fuel at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Doug Kalitta, one of the best drivers in Top Fuel history, showcased those skills with a huge holeshot victory over Billy Torrence in round two of Top Fuel at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Kalitta’s .048 reaction time and 3.716 edged Torrence’…