Stacked field to battle in Moser Sportsman Shootout season finale
The NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout, originally scheduled for April, will take place Saturday, Sept. 19 in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader weekend at Texas Motorplex.
The NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout, originally scheduled for April, will take place Saturday, Sept. 19 in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader weekend at Texas Motorplex.
The specialty event…
Smith, McCosh, and Greenheck lead Division 5 winners at Tri-State Raceway
Will Smith, Bob McCosh, and Jim Greenheck led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' West Central Division was in actionat Tri-State Raceway for its fourth event of the 2020 season.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Will Smith, Northport, Ala., 5.418, 270.05 def. Dean Dubbin,…
Hefler, Nash to return to National Championship race after Division 4 victories
Past National champions Jeff Hefler and Michael Nash, along with Billy Simpson and Justin Cervantaes, collected victories at the 2020 Division 4 NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals at Texas Motorplex to earn berths in the National Championship race later this year in Las Vegas.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Billy Simpson, Kennedale, Texas, '67 Nova, 6.508, 105.16 def. Louis Prihoda, Paris, Texas, '…
Bounty, performance awards given out at annual JEGS Allstars competition
JEGS Mail Order, sponsor of the annual Sportsman Allstars competition, handed out more than $7,000 in gift cards for special awards winners at this year’s competition, which was held during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
JEGS Mail Order, sponsor of the annual Sportsman Allstars competition, handed out more than $7,000 in gift cards for special awards winners at this year’s competition, which was held during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
The single…
Back-to-back Indy-winner, Megan Meyer, on records, racing, and...retirement?
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Megan Meyer talks with NHRA on FOX’s Brian Lohnes via Skype after winning Indy for the second time in a row.
Brian Lohnes: Hey everybody. It's Brian loans here at the NHRAEast coast, Wally park studio with one of our big winners from the 2020 NHRA Denso Spark Plugs U.S.Nationals, not only winning the Top Alcohol Dragster category…
Sweo, Schmall, Lint, and Depeel take Division 6 championships at Firebird event
Ken Sweo (Super Pro), Andy Schmall (Pro), Adam Lint (Sportsman), and Don Depeel (Bike/Sled) Summit Racing Series captured championships at the Division 6 Finals at Firebird Raceway to earn berths in the National Championships race later this year in Las Vegas.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions:
SUPER PRO
Ken Sweo, Oregon City, Ore., '72 Capri, 9.336, 139.78 def. Jeff Watts, Richland, Wash., '06…
Ford Mustang Cobra Jet match race: Gas vs. Electric at U.S. Nationals—Results!
Ford Performance made the public debut of its prototype electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 at the 2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, and Bob Tasca III and Tony Pedregon lined up in for electric vs. supercharged V8 showdown with the entire automotive industry watching. Is it too soon to talk about a rematch?
Here's how round one and two of the Ford Performance Cobra Jet Mustang match race went down. NHRA Funny Car driver Bob Tasca III was in the all-electric Cobra Jet 1400, former NHRA Funny Car driver (and NHRA on FOX co-host) Tony Pedregon was…
NHRA and Castline will race diecast cars into Walmart stores in early September
A nine-piece collection of NHRA-branded diecast vehicles will be available in early September at Walmart locations in the United States.
JRL Group, Inc., NHRA’s exclusive licensing agency, has secured a licensing partnership between NHRA and Castline Inc. for a series of NHRA diecast collectables under their M2 Machines brand.
“Castline Inc./M2 Machines is excited to…
The top ten most memorable moments from the Denso NHRA U.S. Nationals
There were a million memorable moments during last week’s Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals so it’s almost impossible to pick out just 10 that stand out from the rest but we’ve given it our best shot.
There were a million memorable moments during last week’s Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals so it’s almost impossible to pick out just 10that stand out from the rest but we’ve given it our best shot.
1. Megan…
Reigning Pro Mod world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson claims second U.S. Nationals win
Defending E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson rolled to his first win of the 2020 season on Sunday, beating Todd Tutterow in the final round of the 66th annual Denso Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Defending E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson rolled to his first win of the 2020 season on Sunday, beating Todd Tutterow in the final round of the 66th annual Denso Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals at Lucas…
Third-generation racer Aaron Stanfield scores first SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown title
Aaron Stanfield is still chasing his first Pro Stock victory, but the 25-year old third-generation prodigy has now got a win in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown to go along with his previous victories in Super Stock and Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers.
Aaron Stanfield is still chasing his first Pro Stock victory, but the 25-year old third-generation prodigy has now got a win in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown to go along with his previous victories in Super Stock and Top Dragster presented…
Meyer blasts record in second TAD win; Emmons brothers double-up at Indy
Just days after announcing her impending retirement from the Top Alcohol Dragster class, reigning world champ Megan Meyer turned in one of the most dominant performances in the history of the class was she cruised to her second-straight win at the…
Kris Thorne, Steve Matsusek walk away from separate Indy Pro Mod crashes
Kris Thorne and Steve Matusek were involved in separate racing accidents in the first round of E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod racing at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Both drivers exited their cars under their own power.
During the first round of eliminations at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Pro Mod driver Kris Thorne’s 2018 Chevrolet Camaro crossed the centerline then made contact with the wall and rolled, before coming to…
Matt Hagan's Saturday Funny Car win carries DSR to record 350 team victories
Don Schumacher Racing further cemented its position as one of motorsports’ elite teams when Matt Hagan delivered win No. 350 on Saturday with his Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
At the 1970 NHRA U.S. Nationals, Don Schumacher raced to his first NHRA national event victory, collecting win No. 1 for what would eventually become the drag racing powerhouse Don Schumacher Racing. Today, at the 2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S.…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday preview
Even though it’s not Monday, the traditional final day at Indy, it’s time to crown champions at the 66th annual Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals. As NHRA’s oldest and most historic event, the importance of a U.S. Nationals title can’t be understated and as far as most drag racers are concerned, today is the most important day of the year.
Even though it’s not Monday, the traditional final day at Indy, it’s time to crown champions at the 66th annual Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals. As NHRA’s oldest and most historic event, the importance of a U.S. Nationals title can’t be…
Chad Green earns first career E3 Pro Mod victory with triumph at Indy
Chad Green scored his first career E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series victory on Saturday, beating Jason Scruggs in the final round of the postponed Lucas Oil Summernationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Chad Green scored his first career E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series victory on Saturday, beating Jason Scruggs in the final round of the postponed Lucas Oil Summernationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The final was moved to…
Megan Meyer shatters Top Alcohol Dragster record with 5.09 first-round pass
Reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion Megan Meyer made the first 5.0-second pass in class history, a 5.097, during the first round of eliminations at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals
Reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion Megan Meyer made the first 5.0-second pass in class history, a 5.097, during the first round of eliminations at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.…
Randal Andras scores third win of the season in rain-delayed Summernationals final
Randal Andras and teammate Jay Turner entered the Summernationals almost two months ago separated by just two points at the top of the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley standings, so their final round, held during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S…
Scotty Pollacheck becomes fourth member of Denso 200-mph Pro Stock Motorcycle Club
Scotty Pollacheck joins Hector Arana Jr., Eddie Krawiec, and Matt Smith with a career-best 200.29 mph run during qualifying at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
More than two years after it was created, the Denso 200-mph Pro Stock Motorcycle Club has inducted its fourth member after Scotty Pollacheck eclipsed the double-century barrier during the opening round of the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle at Indy…
Red Line Oil expands to primary sponsor role for Foley Lewis Racing at Indy
Red Line Oil will serve as the primary sponsor of NHRA Top Fuel driver Doug Foley at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals. Red Line’s will appear on the Doug Kuch-tuned Foley Lewis Racing dragster alongside the team’s other major sponsor, Strutmasters.com.
Red Line Oil will serve as the primary sponsor of NHRA Top Fuel driver Doug Foley at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals. Red Line’s will appear on the Doug Kuch-tuned Foley Lewis Racing dragster alongside the team’s other major sponsor,…
Andras takes third straight, fourth overall Top Fuel Harley win at U.S. Nationals
Randal Andras continued his domination of Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series in general and the Indy-based events in specific as he scored his third straight win in Indy and his fourth this season.
Randal Andras continued his domination of Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series in general and the Indy-based events in specific as he scored his third straight win in Indy and his fourth this season when he defeated Jay Turner in the…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday preview
On Friday, NHRA Mello Yello Series Pros took to the track at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for the first of three qualifying sessions for the 66th annual Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals and there will be two more runs today to set the fields.
On Friday, NHRA Mello Yello Series Pros took to the track at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for the first of three qualifying sessions for the 66th annual Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals and there will be two more runs today to set the…
Stephen Yantus III earns his first Dodge Hemi Challenge title
South Carolina’s Stephen Yantus III claims first Hemi Challenge victory at Indy while Jimmy Daniels’ four-year win streak comes to an end.
For the first time in five years, the Dodge Hemi Challenge has crowned a new champion, and his name is Stephen Yantus III. A trucking company operator from Charleston, S.C., Yantus defeated Steve Comella in the final round of the special event that…
Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team shows off electric Harley-Davidsons at U.S. Nationals
Andrew Hines, Eddie Krawiec, and Angelle Sampey gave fans at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals a look at the all-new Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle.
Division 5 wins third JEGS Allstars crown; Fricke leads East Region to first title
Led by victories by Trevor Larson, Kristopher Thies, and Allen Firestone, Division 5 claimed its third JEGS Allstars team championship. Jackie Fricke's Top Alcohol Dragster victory paved he way for a victory by the East team in Regional competition.
Led by victories by reigning division champ Trevor Larson in Super Comp, Kristopher Thies in Super Street, and Allen Firestone in Top Sportsman, Division 5 claimed its third JEGS Allstars team championship during competition held Friday in…
Check it out! Ford Mustang Cobra Jet match race: Gas vs. Electric at the U.S. Nationals
Proving once again that drag racing is still Detroit's best laboratory—and no proving ground is more established than the NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Here's how round one of the Ford Performance Cobra Jet Mustang match race went down. NHRA Funny Car driver Bob Tasca III was in the all-electric Cobra Jet 1400, former NHRA Funny Car driver (and NHRA on FOX co-host) Tony Pedregon was…
Bob Tasca III impressed by electric Cobra Jet 1400 Mustang after first runs at Indy
Ford Motor Company debuted its new all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 Mustang at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals and the results were shocking for test driver Bob Tasca III.
It takes a lot to impress someone like Bob Tasca III, who regularly makes 320-mph runs in his Motorcraft Quicklane Ford Mustang nitro Funny Car, but the Cobra Jet 1400 Mustang did just that on Thursday at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday preview
The Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, the oldest and most prestigious event in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, takes center stage this weekend at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
The Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, the oldest and most prestigious event in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, takes center stage this weekend at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Now in its 66th season, the event features a…
Bob Tasca III makes test pass (and family history) with Ford's electric Cobra Jet 1400 Mustang at U.S. Nationals
Ford Performance and Bob Tasca III launch the legendary Cobra Jet Mustang into the age of electrification at the 2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Joe Castello: And now it is time for the Super Stock class. I'm going to head out into the pits and we're getting ready... Oh no, no.... You know, [Alan] Reinhart's got this bit that he does with Pro Modified cars, where if…