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In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Sonoma Raceway, seven champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Sonoma Raceway, seven champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Comp winner Jim Cowan…
Robert Hight in Funny Car and Erica Enders in Pro Stock are the first two drivers to officially clinch berths in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. Here's what we know.
Robert Hight in Funny Car and Erica Enders in Pro Stock are the first two drivers to officially clinch berths in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. Hight, winner of five races this year, clinched his spot…
At 339 mph, Robert Hight is the fasted man in Funny Car, but Bruno Massel spoke to the mastermind behind that run and hinted that more may have been possible...
In a move designed to strengthen the class, improve participation, and drive innovation, NHRA officials have announced the addition of an A/Fuel engine program for the Top Alcohol Funny Car class beginning in the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
In a move designed to strengthen the class, improve participation, and drive innovation, NHRA officials have announced the addition of an A/Fuel engine program for the Top Alcohol Funny Car class beginning in the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing…
Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers champ Dave Scutt joined the list of first-time winners at the Mile-High Nationals after piloting his ’91 Olds Calais to a 7.73 on his 7.71 dial that forced final-round opponent Wade Keifer into a 7.…
Track favorite Chandler Thyssen, who got his start in Jr. dragsters at Bandimere Speedway, scored his first career national event win in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers, powering to a 7.414 on his 7.41 dial after opponent Daria Vang…
Kris Whitfield won Super Gas at the Mile-High Nationals for third time in the last six years, wheeling his ’27-T Ford roadster to a final-round victory over Ray Schoneman. Whitfield, who also won this event, back-to-back in 2016 and ’17, grabbed a…
A pair of first-time finalists and local racers squared off in the Super Comp final with Marty Simpson capturing his first win in a great finale against Todd McCann. The duo left within a thousandth of a second of one another before Simpson forged…
In 1986, John Brimer won the Super Gas title in Denver and he returned to the Bandimere Speedway winner’s circle 34 years later with a win in Stock. Brimer matched his 9.55 dial in the final against Jay Storey, who was just a thousandth of a second…
Appearing in his first final round since the 2018 Topeka race, Tyler Wudarczyk scored career win No. 4 in Super Stock after opponent Bill Jenkins red-light by .015-second. Wudarczyk would have been difficult to beat with a .008 reaction time in his…
With his Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Joey Gladstone can no longer be referenced as “long-overdue to win his first NHRA race.” That being said, there are more than a dozen other NHRA Pros whom that phrase might apply to. Here is a list of some of the drivers (listed in alphabetical order) who might be next in line to claim their first victories.
26 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
With his Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Joey Gladstone can no longer be referenced as “long-overdue to win his first NHRA race.” That being said, there are more than a dozen other NHRA Pros whom that phrase might apply…
1960s NHRA superstar Gordon Collett, the winningest driver in NHRA Top Gas history, passed away July 24. Collett's seven wins in the class, 1964-70, were nearly twice as many as his nearest rival.
1960s NHRA superstar Gordon Collett, the winningest driver in NHRA Top Gas history, passed away July 24. He was 88.
Collett was a prolific winner from 1964-70 and earned the nickname “Collecting” for his skill in collecting seven NHRA national…
Don Schumacher Racing and Joe and Cathi Maynard have expanded the terms of their current partnership to include the Maynards as majority owners of the Top Fuel operation piloted by Tony Schumacher, effective Monday, July 25
Don Schumacher Racing and Joe and Cathi Maynard have expanded the terms of their current partnership to include the Maynards as majority owners of the Top Fuel operation piloted by Tony Schumacher, effective Monday, July 25, 2022.
As majority…
It's race day on the second stop of the iconic NHRA Wester Swing, and race fans should be ready for a blockbuster first round of nitro racing scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. (PDT)
The Sonoma, Calif., hills will roar with the sound of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing today as the 2022 Denso Sonoma Nationals eliminations begin with a wicked fast first round thanks to the cool, dense air that fills the hills here each morning.…
With sold-out campgrounds and perfect weather, Sonoma Raceway will be packed with NHRA fans for Saturday's qualifying sessions at the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
The Sonoma, Calif., hills will roar with the sound of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing today as the 2022 Denso Sonoma Nationals qualifying continues with two sessions for fans to enjoy. The second stop of the Western Swing is a race team and fan…
For 51 weeks of the year, Sonoma, California, is wine country. When the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series comes to town, it’s Speed For All country.
The NHRA Western Swing is motorsport’s most iconic trifecta. One that tests drag racing teams at three different tracks for three back-to-back weekends and requires a 2,000-mile…
Flyin' Ryan Racing will be supporting an additional Pro Stock Motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes.
NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle team Flyin' Ryan Racing will be supporting an additional Pro Stock Motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes.
“Flyin Ryan…
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7.
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7.
The track’s “signature nitro event” will feature an impressive field of AA/Funny Cars, AA/…
Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events.
Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events. A longtime supporter of the team, the Lescure family enjoys attending…
Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, but they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.
Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.
Stringer…
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
Appearing in his first…
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Frank Cervelli, Danville, Ind., '06 Cobalt, C/AA, 7.374, 182.26 def. Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 Spitzer,…
Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to. But #TeamJordan fans need not distress. There may be more to come.
Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to.
In this episode, Bachelorettes Gabby Windey and Rachel…
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on July 22-24.
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on…
Defending champ Shawn Fink will lead eight of the Midwest’s quickest and fastest street cars into battle during the No Time Big Tire Shootout, a special exhibition race held during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
15 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Mile-High No Time Big Tire Shootout, one of the highlights of last year’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, will return to Bandimere Speedway on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16. The event will once again feature heads-up…
Leah Pruett is ready to keep her recent momentum going at one of the Top Fuel standout’s most important races of the season, this weekend’s 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
Coming off the best race of her 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Leah Pruett is ready to keep that momentum going at one of the Top Fuel standout’s most important races of the season, this weekend’s 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers…
The NHRA Western Swing has been around since 1989 and just eight drivers have pulled off the miraculous feat of winning all three events. Can anyone join that group this year?
Seven NHRA Camping World Series pros and one more in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series ranks have pulled off the elusive sweep of the three events held in Denver, Sonoma, and Seattle on consecutive weekends that have been a tradition on the NHRA…
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from National Trail Raceway and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from National Trail Raceway and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National…
Three-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan threw out the first pitch at Coors Field in Denver Wednesday night in advance of the Colorado Rockies’ 10-6 victory over the San Diego Padres.
After a solid start to the 2022 season, Cruz Pedregon says he is ready for his customary late-season surge in the Funny Car points. Pedregon discusses his championship chances, his love of the Western Swing, and a lot more in this week's Skype Interview with Brian Lohnes.