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Pedregon inks multiyear extension with Bunker to continue as crew chief
In a move set to put his Snap-on Makers and Fixers Dodge Hellcat team on a focused, stable path to the NHRA Mission Foods Funny Car championship, Cruz Pedregon has announced the re-signing of crew chief Jason Bunker to a multiyear deal.
In a move set to put his Snap-on Makers and Fixers Dodge Hellcat team on a focused, stable path to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship, Cruz Pedregon has announced the re-signing of crew chief Jason Bunker to a multiyear…
Jimmy Hidalgo wins one title, loses another, and makes history in the process
Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. won the Super Stock world championships this year and came within one point of also winning the Stock championship despite a score north of 700 points.
How close did Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. come to winning both the Super Stock and Stock world championships this year?
One stinkin’ point. Just one.
In a bizarre turn of events, Hidalgo went from being almost a lock to win the Stock title…
Fast car, fair amount of luck carry Joe Sorensen to Stock world championship
Joe Sorensen never even considered a world championship until this year. Midseason, it became apparent that he had a decent shot and played an exceptional game all the way to the final division race of the year.
Joe Sorensen has been a drag racer for decades, but he never even considered a world championship until this year. Midseason, it became apparent that he had a decent shot, and so the Woodburn, Ore., racer stepped into a battle royale with one of the…
In a year of firsts, Colby Fuller came through with Super Comp championship
Colby Fuller started the year with his first divisional trophy, raked in his first Super Comp national event win a few months later, and went on to lock down his first NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world championship
By no means is Colby Fuller new to drag racing, but the 2024 season brought about a number of firsts for the 24-year-old from Savannah, Ga. He started the year with his first divisional trophy, raked in his first Super Comp national event win a few…
Super Gas champion Val Torres Sr. beats the best to be the best
Longtime Southern California racer Val Torres Sr. found himself in the midst of an incredible battle as the 2024 season came to a close. Ultimately, Torres stood his ground on home turf against some of the best in the country to earn his first world championship in an emotion-tipped season closer.
Longtime Southern California racer Val Torres Sr. found himself in the midst of an incredible battle as the 2024 season came to a close. Coming into the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, four drivers had a shot at the Super Gas world championship, and in…
Cody Webber goes on a tear in Las Vegas to help earn Top Dragster title
Cody Webber raced in Las Vegas three times in 2024 and was rewarded with two wins and a runner-up, and the valuable points he earned in those three events were key to his world championship drive in Right Trailers Top Dragster.
Fortunately for newly crowned Right Trailers Top Dragster world champ Cody Webber, not everything that happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Webber, who hails from Kingman, Ariz., made the trip to Las Vegas three times in 2024 and was rewarded with two…
2024 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team honored at PRI trade show
The 2nd annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled over the weekend at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, with a live global audience watching the coronations on the NHRA stage.
The 2nd annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled over the weekend at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, with a live global audience watching the coronations on the NHRA stage. The program, created by…
2024 PRI Show recap: Three days of major NHRA announcements and plans
The 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis provided three days packed with major announcements of interest and importance to NHRA racers, fans, and sponsors, including new events, partnerships, and schedules.
The 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis provided three days packed with major announcements of interest and importance to NHRA racers, fans, and sponsors.
Among the biggest and most exciting news was the announcement of a a special two-day exhibition…
Josh Hart Racing adds Snap-on Tools for 2025 Top Fuel season
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart announced during the 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis that his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team will chase the championship with the official support of Snap-on Tools.
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart announced during the 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis that his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team will chase the championship with the official support of Snap-on Tools.
The iconic brand will join R+…
National Dragster All-Star Team Track of the Year: In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip
Long recognized as one of the most historic tracks in NHRA history, fans have voted In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip as the 2024 Track of the Year.
Long recognized as one of the most historic tracks in NHRA history, fans have voted In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip as the 2024 Track of the Year.
The venerable Southern California facility, which each year hosts both the Lucas Oil NHRA…
NHRA releases 2025 schedule for 11-race Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series
With two additional events on the season, the NHRA has announced its 11-race schedule for the 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which will also include a Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals event and the California Hot Rod Reunion.
With two additional events on the season, the NHRA has announced its 11-race schedule for the 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which will also include a Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals event and the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by…
Legends Nitro Series releases 2025 schedule, including U.S. Nationals debut
The popular Legends Nitro Series will return in 2025 with a 10-race schedule spanning events in the six-race NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series and four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events, including the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
The popular Legends Nitro Series will return in 2025 with a 10-race schedule spanning events in the six-race NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series and four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events. For the first time, the nostalgic, nitro-burning…
NHRA on FOX Stage livestream from Saturday at the 2024 PRI Show
NHRA on FOX's stage promises another action-packed lineup of drag racing stars, industry experts, and major announcements. Watch the livestream—Here!
As the 2024 Performance Racing Industry PRI Show enters its final day, the NHRA on FOX stage is set to deliver another action-packed lineup of interviews, insights, and announcements. Day Three promises to be a great conclusion to the show,…
National Dragster All-Star Team Racecar Builder of the Year: PBRC
Precision Built Race Cars, which has become one of the go-to places for Top Fuel and Funny Car chassis, was voted as Racecar Builder of the Year by the voters for the 2024 National Dragster All-Star team.
Precision Built Race Cars, which has become one of the go-to places for Top Fuel and Funny Car chassis, was voted as Racecar Builder of the Year by the voters for the 2024 National Dragster All-Star team.
PBRC, located in the drag racing…
Spencer Hyde to drive Funny Car for Jim Head Racing in 2025
Pro Mod racer Spencer Hyde will fill the open seat at Jim Head Racing for the entire NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series in 2025.
Pro Mod racer Spencer Hyde will fill the open seat at Jim Head Racing for the entire NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series in 2025.
The 33-year-old from Ontario, Canada, will immediately begin acclimating himself to the Ford Mustang Funny…
National Dragster All-Star Team Factory X Driver of the Year: Aaron Stanfield
Aaron Stanfield didn’t win the 2024 Holley EFI NHRA Factory X championship, finishing second behind his father, Greg, but the three-time Factory Stock Showdown champ still earned a lot of respect from voters in the dual-category balloting between Factory X and Factory Stock Showdown drivers.
Aaron Stanfield didn’t win the 2024 Holley EFI NHRA Factory X championship, finishing second behind his father, Greg, in the final points, but the three-time Factory Stock Showdown champ still earned a lot of respect from voters in the dual-category…
PJH Trackbite named official traction compound of NHRA
NHRA officials have announced that PJH Trackbite has been named the “Official Traction Compound of NHRA,” beginning during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as part of a long-term partnership.
NHRA officials have announced that PJH Trackbite has been named the “Official Traction Compound of NHRA,” beginning during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as part of a long-term partnership.
The 2025 season begins March 6-9…
Red Line Oil named presenting sponsor of NHRA Crew of the Year award
As part of a multiyear partnership, officials at NHRA have announced that Red Line Oil has been named the presenting sponsor of the annual NHRA Crew of the Year award.
As part of a multiyear partnership, officials at NHRA have announced that Red Line Oil has been named the presenting sponsor of the annual NHRA Crew of the Year award.
Presented at the annual NHRA Awards Ceremony following the season in the NHRA…
NHRA PRI Show Day Two: Excitement builds for today's announcements
NHRA on FOX's stage promises another action-packed lineup of drag racing stars, industry experts, and major announcements. Watch the livestream—Here!
As the second day of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show kicks into high gear, N
Morning Highlights: Start Your Day with Champions and Legends
The day begins at 9:00 AM with NHRA Division 6 Director…
Old World renews with John Force Racing; Jack Beckman to drive again in 2025
Old World Industries has announced a multiyear extension with John Force Racing that includes primary sponsorship of the Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS in which Jack Beckman will pursue the Funny Car championship in the NHRA’s 2025 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Old World Industries has announced a multiyear extension with John Force Racing that includes primary sponsorship of the Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS in which Jack Beckman will pursue the Funny Car championship in the NHRA’s 2025 Mission…
National Dragster All-Star Team Best New Pro Talent: Ida Zetterström
Ida Zetterström didn’t make her Top Fuel season debut until August, but her eight-race body of work to close out the season and her strong international support earned her the support of voters to be named Best New Talent.
Ida Zetterström didn’t make her Top Fuel season debut until the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd in August, but her eight-race body of work to close out the season and her strong international support earned her the support of voters to be named…
NHRA, zMAX Dragway announce first-ever four-wide Countdown race in 2025
For the first time in NHRA history, there will be four-wide racing in the Countdown to the Championship. NHRA and zMAX Dragway officials announced the first four-wide playoff race at the revamped NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals, Sept. 19-21, 2025, at zMAX Dragway.
For the first time in NHRA history, there will be four-wide racing in the Countdown to the Championship. NHRA and zMAX Dragway officials announced today the first four-wide playoff race, as the revamped NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals will take place…
National Dragster All-Star Team Sportsman Driver of the Year: Cody Lane
Cody Lane, a second-generation sensation from the Great Northwest, was named Sportsman Driver of the Year by voters for the 2024 National Dragster All-Star Team.
Cody Lane, a second-generation sensation from the Great Northwest, was named Sportsman Driver of the Year by voters for the 2024 National Dragster All-Star Team.
Lane, son of perennial championship favorite Jeff Lane, battled all season…
National Dragster All-Star Team Alcohol Driver of the Year: Sean Bellemeur
Sean Bellemeur, who clinched his fourth NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car world championship, was voted Top Alcohol Driver of the Year by fans.
Sean Bellemeur, who clinched his fourth NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car world championship, was voted Top Alcohol Driver of the Year by fans.
Bellemeur and the Killer Bs team — including team owner Tony Bartone and tuner…
Dates set For Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Conference Finals
The NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League Right Trailers Western Conference Finals returns to Texas Motorplex on June 13-15, and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals will take place July 17-19 at Bristol Dragway.
The dates are set for two of the marquee highlights during the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League season, as the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals returns to famed Texas Motorplex on June 13-15 and the Right…
National Dragster All-Star Social Media Account of the Year: AB Motorsports
The team from Antron Brown’s Top Fuel championship-winning AB Motorsports helped share that excitement with a strong presence on social media and was voted the 2024 National Dragster All-Star Social Media Account of the Year.
When you’re the Top Fuel world champion and have a solid fan following built up over the years, you get a lot of attention, and the team from Antron Brown’s AB Motorsports helped share that excitement with a strong presence on social media.…
NAPA named Official Auto Parts store of NHRA in first-time partnership
For the first time ever, NAPA will team up with NHRA as an official partner, becoming the “Official Auto Parts Store of NHRA” as part of an exciting multi-year agreement.
For the first time ever, NAPA will team up with NHRA as an official partner, becoming the “Official Auto Parts Store of NHRA” as part of an exciting multi-year agreement.
NHRA and NAPA officials have announced a long-term partnership, which is…
Lucas Oil set to continue as title sponsor at famed Indianapolis Raceway Park
NHRA officials have announced that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has signed a long-term extension to continue as the naming rights sponsor of Indianapolis Raceway Park.
NHRA officials announced today that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has signed a long-term extension to continue as the naming rights sponsor of Indianapolis Raceway Park…
NHRA on FOX live stream from the 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis!
Join us for a full day of live-streamed interviews on the NHRA on FOX Stage, featuring an all-star lineup of hosts and guests.
Live from the NHRA booth (7,032) at the 2024 PRI Show, Brian Lohnes, Tony Pedregon, Jordan Vandergriff, and Hannah Rickards bring their signature style and insight to the stage. These NHRA on FOX personalities will engage with…
NHRA announces launch of 75th Anniversary campaign for 2026 season
Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials revealed a series of special plans today to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials revealed a series of special plans today to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
NHRA revealed a special 75th…