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What “In the zone” really looks like! In-car footage of Jack Beckman and Antron Brown
Liberty’s Gears partners with Mountain Motor Pro Stock Association for Indy event
Terry McMillen's Amalie team sees potential of new chassis design
Does Bo Butner know Pro Mod racing? Well, sort of
What is the Chevy DRCE Pro Stock engine?
Cory Mac is back (again) to run a third Indianapolis race in DSR Top Fueler
Second place is OK for now, but Leah Pruett has her eyes set on the No. 1 spot
John Force Racing issues statement
Remembering Zim
Dodge Pro Stock hero Alan Prusiensky talks about building Hemis and horsepower
NHRA Expertise: Funny Car vs. Top Fuel front tires
Iconic original NHRA Division Director Darrell Zimmerman passes away at age 86
The next first-time Pro Stock Motorcycle winner? Kelly Clontz sure likes the sound of that
Antron Brown and paralympic sprinter Jarryd Wallace, on the speed within them
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals postponed until Fall due to county restrictions
NHRA Insider podcast: Lohnes, Oehler, and McKenna recap NHRA's return to racing
The Sports Report: James Kunkel’s dynamic (and unconventional) double
NHRA Shop Talk: Lohnes and Reinhart preview the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals
The re-education of Shawn Langdon: From Top Fuel to Funny Car and back
Crew Chief Aaron Brooks prepares for Justin Ashley's first Top Fuel final
Clutch Assistant Johnna Dunn compares the intensity of hospitals and Funny Car pits
Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harleys added to Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals
Upcoming Indy race will set the field for Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle
Pro Stock racing in 2020 and beyond; The kids are alright
Justin Ashley looks back on great Summernationals outing, first final-round berth
Bob Tasca III vs. COVID-19
NHRA Expertise: Inside Top Fuel beadlock wheels
Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event to precede New England SPORTSnationals
The history of the Summernationals
The Sports Report: Anthony Bertozzi makes history at JEGS SPORTSnationals in Columbus
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Top Fuel rookie Joe Morrison returns to Indy, with two missions in mind
NHRA Top Fuel driver Joe Morrison is preparing to pull double-duty tis weekend at the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals, driving the Leverich Racing Top Fueler and helping to run the Right2Breathe respiratory-disease awareness, and education display in the NHRA Manufacturers Midway.
Liberty’s Gears partners with Mountain Motor Pro Stock Association for Indy event
Michigan-based transmission company Liberty’s Gears will partner with the NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock Association for this weekend’s Dodge Indy Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
What “In the zone” really looks like! In-car footage of Jack Beckman and Antron Brown
Spend a minute with Antron Brown or Jack Beckman and you’ll enjoy them for the people they are, and the passion they have for drag racing. But if you could go inside the car with them, you would see their personality shift—and witness how their passion and enthusiasm turns into a laser focus when they are in “their zone.”
Terry McMillen's Amalie team sees potential of new chassis design
A new in-house chassis program has helped make Terry McMillen and his Amalie Motor Oil team a strong contender during NHRA's restart events in Indianapolis.
Does Bo Butner know Pro Mod racing? Well, sort of
Bo Butner, the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock champion, recently got a chance to jump into a five-second Pro Mod car and he liked it so much he’s coming back for more.
NHRA Insider podcast: Lohnes, Oehler, and McKenna recap NHRA's return to racing
First-time Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Ryan Oehler and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna joined Brian Lohnes for a wide-ranging episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast covering the first two events of NHRA's Return to racing in Indy.
Hot rod history with Jack Beckman, a recap of drag racing: 1950-1959
Jack Beckman used the break in racing action to offer a master's class on drag racing's early years: 1950-1959. These TED-talk-like lectures will continue to cover the early-’60s, but for those who may have missed them we present them in one easy to find location.
What is the Chevy DRCE Pro Stock engine?
Chevrolet’s top-secret Pro Stock race engine has been shrouded in mystery for decades. It’s known as the Drag Race Competition Engine (DRCE), and its architecture has been massaged into a nearly 10,000-rpm, fuel-injected, 500-cid race mill that actually began life with the Oldsmobile brand.
Sportsman star Anthony Bertozzi talks about recent hot streak of victories
NHRA Sportsman superstar Anthony Bertozzi, who captured a record fifth JEGS SPORTSnationals title and also won a big-dollar bracket race, visited via Skype with NHRA’s Brian Lohnes to talk about his recent hot streak.
Second place is OK for now, but Leah Pruett has her eyes set on the No. 1 spot
Top Fuel racer Leah Pruett came out of the pandemic-caused racing hiatus swinging for the fences with some great driving and has moved into second place in points. She spoke with NHRA’s Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about the two Indy events and the season ahead.
John Force Racing issues statement
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champ John Force has announced that his John Force Racing team will remain parked for the 2020 season in order to come back at championship caliber in 2021.
Remembering Zim
Legendary NHRA Division 5 Director Darrell Zimmerman plied his trade in the Rocky Mountain region for more than 30 years. A successful racer, 'Zim' joined the NHRA team in the late 1950s and carved a legendary career and made legions of friends throughout the sport.
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Dodge Pro Stock hero Alan Prusiensky talks about building Hemis and horsepower
NHRA Pro Stock racer Alan Prusiensky joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about his Dodge-powered Pro Stocker and the challenges of racing a hemi in a Chevy world, and how his engine-building business helps his Pro Stock racing and vice versa.
The next first-time Pro Stock Motorcycle winner? Kelly Clontz sure likes the sound of that
With the help of a few friends, Kelly Clontz is making steady progress in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. Now she’s ready to take the next step towards her first victory.
Antron Brown and paralympic sprinter Jarryd Wallace, on the speed within them
"It tells the true makeup of an elite champion athlete, [when] through all odds, you never stopped."—Antron Brown, on Jarryd Wallace
NHRA Shop Talk: Lohnes and Reinhart preview the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals
Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart are back again with a LIVE episode of NHRA Shop Talk, fielding your questions and telling you what you need to know, look out for, and watch at the upcoming Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals postponed until Fall due to county restrictions
The Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park, scheduled for Aug. 21-23 in Topeka, Kan., has been postponed until the fall with an exact date to be determined, for pandemic-related reasons.
The Sports Report: James Kunkel’s dynamic (and unconventional) double
James Kunkel won 15-straight rounds of eliminations in Super Comp to sweep last weekend’s Division 5 Lucas Oil Series double-header in Topeka. And, he did it in a slow door car.
Clutch Assistant Johnna Dunn compares the intensity of hospitals and Funny Car pits
The 2020 Dodge Charger Funny Car of Jim Dunn Racing was adorned with a face mask at the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals to honor first responders. The car held special meaning for the team as Johnna Dunn works in a hospital studying nursing.
The re-education of Shawn Langdon: From Top Fuel to Funny Car and back
After a successful Jr. Drag Racing and Sportsman career, Shawn Langdon spent eight years learning how to drive a Top Fuel dragster, becoming not just an event-winning fuel dragster pilot but a championship-winning one.
In 2018, the 2013...
Crew Chief Aaron Brooks prepares for Justin Ashley's first Top Fuel final
Rookie Top Fuel driver Justin Ashley will have to wait a few weeks to see if he can win the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals and crew chief Aaron Brooks is doing everything he can to make it happen.
Upcoming Indy race will set the field for Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle
The upcoming Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals will be the final event for riders to earn points towards the Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle, which will be held during the Denso NHRA U.S. Nationals. Currently, four riders have clinched spots in the exclusive eight-bike field.
Fund That Flip enters NHRA as primary sponsor of Michalek Brothers Racing
Michalek Brothers Racing has added a new primary partnership to its A/Fuel Dragster team in Fund That Flip, a leader in providing short-term loans to experienced real estate investors.
Pro Stock racing in 2020 and beyond; The kids are alright
An influx of talented newcomers has helped breathe new life into the Pro Stock class. Here's a look at six second (and-third) generation racers who are already making an impact.
Justin Ashley looks back on great Summernationals outing, first final-round berth
Justin Ashley reached his first career Top Fuel final at the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals, a final round last was rain-delayed and will complete at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals. Ashley spoke via Skype with NHRA's Brian Lohnes about his great weekend.
The history of the Summernationals
When NHRA staged the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals last weekend in Indy, it resurrected one of the most storied event names in NHRA history. Here's a look back at the 50-year history of the NHRA Summernationals name.
Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event to precede New England SPORTSnationals
NHRA officials have announced that a Division 1 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event has been added to the JEGs SPORTSnationals event at contested at New England Dragway.
The Sports Report: Anthony Bertozzi makes history at JEGS SPORTSnationals in Columbus
Coming off a near-sweep of the JEGS Speedweek doubleheader in Columbus, Anthony Bertozzi is well on his way to a second NHRA world championship. Oh, and he also won a million dollars this month (sort of).
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