Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals Top Dragster champ Patrick Forster
Another first-time winner was crowned in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers when Patrick Forster drove to a final round win against JB Strassweg. Forster left on time with a .009 light and drove the finish line to a 6.253 on his 6.…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Gas champ Ryan Sirffring
The Super Gas class featured a first-time winner after Ryan Siffring drove his Corvette roadster past Vernon Rowland in the final. Siffring drove perhaps the best race of his career in the final with a .014 light and a perfect 9.900 to hold off…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Comp champ Christopher Dodd
Thanks to his St. Louis win, Christopher Dodd remains a contender for the Lucas Oil Series championship in Super Comp. The St. Louis winner in 2016 and 2019, Dodd added a third title in the Gateway City after opponent Larry Bernhausen fouled in…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals Stock champ Kyle Rizzoli
Over the past few seasons, Kyle Rizzoli has established himself as one of the most competitive drivers in Stock and Super Stock and he reaffirmed that in St. Louis by winning his tenth national event title. Rizzoli, who is ranked in the Top 10…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Stock champ Marion Stephenson
A year after winning the Division 2 Super Stock title, Marion Stephenson found himself in the winner’s circle at a national event for the first time since 2016 after he drove his GT/HA Cobalt past Rylee Speer in the final. The final was…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals Comp champ Clint Neff
Clint Neff, the winner of back-to-back titles in Dallas in 2017-18, and the 2012 St. Louis winner, added another Comp title to his impressive resumé when he stopped Jim Greenheck and his C-Tech Camaro in the final round. Neff lost .18-hundredths…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals Sportsman highlights
Weather-related issues pushed the final rounds of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series finals to Monday, but eventual champions Clint Neff (Comp), Marion Stephenson (Super Stock), and Kyle Rizzoli (Stock) likely didn’t mind the delay.
Weather-related issues pushed the final rounds of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil to Monday for Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors but eventual champions of the event including Clint Neff (Comp), Marion…
Krista Baldwin prepares to follow grandfather and father into Top Fuel
After several seasons in the Top Alcohol Dragster class, Krista Baldwin recently obtained her NHRA Top Fuel credentials behind the wheel of the the dragster owned by her grandfather, Hall of Famer Chris "the Greek" Karamesines.
Luis De Leon to make his NHRA Pro Modified debut at FallNationals
Newly licensed Pro Mod driver Luis De Leon will make his NHRA E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Modified Series debut this weekend at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, piloting the 2018 Imperial Construction Chevrolet Corvette owned by PJS Racing.
Newly licensed Pro Modified driver Luis De Leon will make his NHRA debut this weekend in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Modified Series presented by J&A Service at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, piloting the 2018 Imperial…
Five days of thrills in store at AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex
Texas Motorplex, one of the premier drag strips in the country, will play host to a wide variety of racing activities for fans to begin the 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Texas Motorplex, one of the premier drag strips in the country, will play host to a wide variety of racing activities for fans to begin the 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
“We wanted to do something no other NHRA national event…
Chris McGaha will pay respect to Pro Stock legend Lee Shepherd at FallNationals
Chris McGaha and his Harlow Sammons racing team will run the Reher-Morrison wrap this weekend at the AAA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex in honor of the late four-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Lee Shepherd.
Chris McGaha and his Harlow Sammons racing team will run the Reher-Morrison wrap this weekend at the AAA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex in honor of the late four-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Lee Shepherd.
“Lee Shepherd was a…
Tommy Johnson Jr. ready to resume Funny Car title fight in Dallas
Fresh off a win at the Mopar Expresslane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, Tommy Johnson Jr. is ready to head to Dallas to continue his pursuit of the Camping World NHRA Funny Car title.
Dodd, Pitt, and Emmons collect wins at Division 4 season finale in Noble
Sean Dodd, Jacob Pitt, and Gary Emmons, collected wins at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park in Noble, Okla.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Sean Dodd, Double Oak, Texas, '08 Cobalt, C/…
Midwest Nationals Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle racing will finish at FallNats
Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals will be completed during qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals will be completed during qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Action was halted midway through the second round of Pro…
Mozeris, Hahn win at completion of Wild Horse Pass doubleheader event
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division completed a doubleheader event Sunday at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Joe Mozeris, Phoenix, Ariz., '13 dragster, B/ED, 6.924,…
Three-time Pro Mod world champ Rickie Smith eyes late-season surge in Houston
Rickie Smith has raced just twice during the 2020 season and already has one win, and the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil, Oct. 23-25 at Houston Raceway Park, gives him an opportunity to continue his late-season surge.
Rickie Smith has raced just twice during the 2020 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, but it didn’t take long for the three-time world champion to have an impact.
The savvy veteran won the…
Hagan, Pruett, Enders, Hines look to Houston to solidify championship bids
Matt Hagan has captured two NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world championships and now he and several others have their sights set on titles headed to a pivotal stop during the 2020 season, the upcoming Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
Throughout his standout Funny Car career, Matt Hagan has consistently been in the hunt for a NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world championship. He’s captured two of them and now has his sights set on a third headed to a pivotal stop during…
2020 NHRA schedule adds championship implications to Houston event
The positioning of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 23-25 as the second-to-last professional event of the revised 2020 season will likely turn Houston Raceway Park into drag racing's title town for the first time in history.
The positioning of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil as the second-to-last professional event of the revised 2020 season will likely turn Houston Raceway Park into drag racing's title town for the first time in…
Five racers earn National Championship berths at Division 7 Summit Finals
David Myhre, Robert Glass, Udo Richter, Rob Vigesaa (wild card), and Tom Medlin will represent Division 7 at the Summit National Championships in Las Vegas.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
David Myhre, Sheridan, Calif., '15 Racetech, 7.461, 178.00 def. Keith Winters, Las Vegas, Nev.,…
St. Louis Pro Mod, Factory Stock to be completed at Houston national event
Pro Mod and NHRA Factory Stock Showdown competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis will now be contested at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park Oct. 23-25.
E3 Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service and the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis will now be contested at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Spring…
NHRA releases 22-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series 2021 schedule
NHRA officials have announced a 22-race 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, launching with the 52nd annual Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway on March 12-14.
NHRA officials have announced a 22-race 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule. Details on Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying days as well as special exhibitions and specialty series that compete at…
Tony Schumacher named Texas Motorplex Legend at upcoming FallNationals
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in the history of the Texas Motorplex, has been named a Texas Motorplex Legend. Schumcher won his first NHRA Top Fuel event at the track in 1999, his first of six wins at the Texas supertrack,
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in the history of the Texas Motorplex, has been named a Texas Motorplex Legend. The award, which was first presented last year, will be presented to Schumacher during the opening ceremonies of the 35th…
Clint Neff leads Monday winners at NHRA Midwest Nationals Sportsman conclusion
Lucas Oil Sportsman eliminations from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil concluded Monday at World Wide Technology Raceway with Clint Neff, Marion Stephenson, Kyle Rizzoli, Christopher Dodd, Ryan Siffring, and Patrick Forster collecting wins.
Lucas Oil Sportsman eliminations from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil concluded Monday at World Wide Technology Raceway with Clint Neff, Marion Stephenson, Kyle Rizzoli, Christopher Dodd, Ryan Siffring, and…
NHRA and Wicked Quick partner for high-speed apparel collection
NHRA has partnered with Wicked Quick for a collection of high-graphic NHRA t-shirts that deliver an aggressive, visual take on speed.
NHRA has partnered with Wicked Quick for a collection of high-graphic NHRA t-shirts that deliver an aggressive, visual take on speed. The licensing partnership was secured by JRL Group, NHRA’s licensing agency.
The partnership brings a sense of…
Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Mod, Factory Stock, Sportsman action halted
Due to a unique combination of cold temperatures and wind direction, NHRA officials have postponed the conclusion of racing in the Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and Factory Stock classes, as well as the balance of Lucas Oil Sportsman racing, at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil
Due to a unique combination of cold temperatures and wind direction, NHRA officials have postponed the conclusion of racing in the Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and Factory Stock classes, as well as the balance of Lucas…
Alexis DeJoria walks away after Funny Car body blows off at Midwest Nationals
During the second round of eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Madison, Ill., Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria's Funny Car body blew off. DeJoria exited the car under her own power.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 2-4…
Leah Pruett walks away after Top Fuel crash at Midwest Nationals
During the second round of eliminations at the MoparExpress Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Madison, Ill., Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett’s 2020 dragster broke off and became airborne before coming to a rest. Pruett exited the car under her own power.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 2-4…
Camping World enters multi-year deal as NHRA pro series sponsor
Camping World, the nation’s largest retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services, has partnered with the NHRA to become the sponsor of its premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
Camping World, the nation’s largest retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services, has partnered with the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body to become the sponsor of NHRA’s premier professional series,…
Kenny Delco walks away from wild first-round crash at Midwest Nationals
During the first round of eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Madison, Ill., Pro Stock driver Kenny Delco’s 2016 Chevrolet Camaro crossed the centerline then made contact with the wall and rolled, before coming to a rest. Delco exited the car under his own power.
Local racers shine at King of the Arch exhibition at NHRA Midwest Nationals
On Friday of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals, weekly bracket-racing competitors from World Wide Technology Raceway competed for the “King of the Arch” trophy.
When it comes to drag racing, it’s all in the family for the Ratulowskis.
Dad John, 51, and sons Danny 25 and Mike 22, whose home track is World Wide Technology Raceway, can be found nearly every weekend at some dragstrip in the Midwest.
On…