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The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season was not one Antron Brown has been accustomed to during his standout career, and the Top Fuel driver has made all the necessary steps to ensure the 2019 season is decidedly different.
The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season was not one Antron Brown has been accustomed to during his standout career, and the Top Fuel driver has made all the necessary steps to ensure the 2019 season is decidedly different. The three-time…
After 22 years of racing Top Alcohol, former NHRA Division 4 Top Alcohol Dragster Champion Lee Callaway will be making the jump to Top Fuel in 2019. Callaway has purchased a complete running car from Scott Palmer Racing and will be competing at five…
NHRA National Dragster magazine begins its 60th year of publication with a huge Season Preview issue that is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster magazine begins its 60th year of publication with a huge Season Preview issue that is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
The season preview package includes in-depth…
The stakes will be high when Roadkill’s Mike Finnegan takes on Hoonigan's Jon Chase in a best-of-three throwback classic gasser match race between their '55 Chevys in Pomona.
25 Jan 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
For nearly a year, Mike Finnegan and Jon Chase have had a difference of opinion and it won’t be settled until they meet mano-a-mano as part of the Kall Out Kings match race held during the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by Protect…
John Force Racing has announced that Brittany Force, the 2017 Top Fuel World Champion, will be in the driver’s seat of the Advance Auto Parts Top Fuel dragster for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
John Force Racing has announced that Brittany Force, the 2017 Top Fuel World Champion, will be in the driver’s seat of the Advance Auto Parts Top Fuel dragster for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, which kicks off with the Lucas…
Cattleman’s Cut, a popular jerky brand in the Oberto Snacks portfolio, will take the reins of primary sponsorship on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car for the 2019 NHRA season. Jim Campbell returns for the third season as driver.
Cattleman’s Cut, a popular jerky brand in the Oberto Snacks portfolio, will take the reins of primary sponsorship on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car for the 2019 NHRA season. Beginning at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Cattleman’s Cut…
Dodge//SRT and Mopar will continue their partnership with Don Schumacher Racing with the announcement of a new multiyear sponsorship agreement to kick-off the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
Dodge//SRT and Mopar will continue their partnership with Don Schumacher Racing with the announcement of a new multiyear sponsorship agreement to kick-off the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
The relationship began during…
NHRA officials have announced that Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars will compete in exhibitions at four national events during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
NHRA officials have announced that Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars will compete in exhibitions at four national events during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
This exciting category will be featured at the following events…
Courtney Force will step away from Funny Car racing, effective immediately, she announced Wednesday. The 13-time race winner will remain involved in NHRA Drag Racing both through supporting her teammates and off-track partnerships but will no longer…
Two-time Top Fuel winner Blake Alexander will return to the nitro category he began his career in. Alexander purchased Brian Stewart’s Funny Car operation and, in a partnership with flopper veteran Tim Wilkerson, will attend 12 races in 2019 as a…
With the success of its powerful “Women of Power” campaign, the NHRA on FOX team recently received two Davey Awards from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
With the success of its powerful “Women of Power” campaign, the NHRA on FOX team recently received two Davey Awards from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from acclaimed media,…
Last October, two-time NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champ Matt Hagan, an avid fisherman, hunter, farmer and all-around outdoorsman, spent the day fishing with popular TV personality Jimmy Houston for an episode for his TV show, Jimmy Houston Outdoors that will air this week.
Following the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals last October, avid fisherman, hunter, farmer and all-around outdoorsman Matt Hagan trekked north to Sulphur, Okla., to spend the day fishing with popular TV personality Jimmy Houston. The two filmed an…
Nitro testing begins Jan. 30 in Phoenix, giving us the opportunity to learn something about the 2019 season for the first time. Here’s what we want to find out.
22 Jan 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Tanner Gray, and Matt Smith all held Wallys the last time we saw NHRA Drag Racing live and in person. The upcoming test session at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix will not be open to the public, but the staff…
Ryan Oehler knows where he needs to improve in 2019. The 34-year-old Illinois native placed last in average 60-foot time last season, giving the rider/crew chief/team owner something to shoot for during the offseason. With a new sponsor on the side…
2018 Auto Club Road to the Future nominee Audrey Worm of Audrey Worm Racing will return to the driver’s seat of the Leverich family Top Fuel dragster for the 2019 season and will promote her team and sponsors through a unique text-messaging program.
2018 Auto Club Road to the Future nominee Audrey Worm of Audrey Worm Racing will return to the driver’s seat of the Leverich family Top Fuel dragster for the 2019 season and will promote her team and sponsors through a unique text-messaging program…
Two new drivers joined Jordan Vandergriff at Bob Vandergriff Racing Thursday. Shawn Reed, who spent the first part of his Top Fuel career racing with Todd Paton, and Top Alcohol Dragster veteran Josh Hart, will fill the void left by Blake Alexander…
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ annual iconic opener, the tradition-rich 59th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, will kick off another thrilling NHRA season, Feb. 7-10 at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ annual iconic opener, the tradition-rich 59th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, will kick off another thrilling NHRA season, Feb. 7-10 at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona…
Houston Raceway Park, home of the NHRA SpringNationals, has signed a new multi-year relationship that changes the name of the 30-year-old facility to Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil.
Houston Raceway Park, home of the NHRA SpringNationals, has signed a new multi-year relationship that changes the name of the 30-year-old facility to Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil.
"Today’s announcement with Pennzoil marks…
Two-time NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon will make the switch to Dodge Charger bodies for the 2019 season. Indy bureau chief John Kernan reports from Brownsburg, Ind.
Restating its commitment to motorsports despite losing one of its owners recently, Brainerd International Raceway is moving forward with the 2019 racing season, including the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in August.
Restating its commitment to motorsports despite losing one of its owners recently, Brainerd International Raceway is moving forward with the 2019 racing season, including the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in August.
Owner Kristi…
NHRA officials have announced that Magic Dry Organic Absorbent will be the title sponsor of the second race of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The 35th annual Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place Feb. 22-24 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix.
NHRA officials have announced that Magic Dry Organic Absorbent will be the title sponsor of the second race of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The 35th annual Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place Feb. 22-24 at Wild…
During last year’s NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park, Rodger Brogdon returned to the Pro Stock class after two years on the sidelines and enjoyed the experience so much that he’s announced a full-season program for 2019. Brogdon, a six…
Paton Racing and driver Shawn Reed have amicably parted company and will not be racing together in 2019, though both parties plan on competing in Top Fuel this season.
Paton Racing and driver Shawn Reed have amicably parted company and will not be racing together in 2019, though both parties plan on competing in Top Fuel this season.
“Shawn explained that he wanted to pursue other opportunities and I support…
Kelly Clontz and crew chief and husband Chris will banner Steamfitters Local 602 as the primary sponsor on their Pro Stock Motorcycle as they head into their sophomore year of racing a full schedule in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
Kelly Clontz and crew chief and husband Chris will banner Steamfitters Local 602 as the primary sponsor on their Pro Stock Motorcycle as they head into their sophomore year of racing a full schedule in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.…
World championship crew chief Brian Husen will take over the tuning duties on Mike Salinas’ Scrappers Racing Top Fueler in 2019 with Alan Johnson continuing his role with the team as tuning advisor.
World championship crew chief Brian Husen will take over the tuning duties on Mike Salinas’ Scrappers Racing Top Fueler in 2019 with Alan Johnson continuing his role with the team as tuning advisor.
Husen and Johnson, whose partnership goes back…
Construction continues at Gainesville Raceway ahead of this year’s blockbuster 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with the pouring of concrete that will provide what historically has been one of the best racetracks in the country with an all-concrete racing surface that will only enhance its reputation.
Construction continues at Gainesville Raceway ahead of this year’s blockbuster 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with the pouring of concrete that will provide what historically has been one of the best racetracks in the country with…
An alliance few thought possible is now a reality as three-time world champion Angelle Sampey agreed to a four-race trial with the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team.
04 Jan 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Three-time world champion Angelle Sampey will join the Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle for the opening four rounds of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series as a showcase rider, competing alongside team…
The two premier events for the NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League, the wildly popular series for young NHRA racers will return to familiar surroundings for the 2019 season.
The two premier events for the NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League, the wildly popular series for young NHRA racers will return to familiar surroundings for the 2019 season. The Western Conference Finals will take place at Osage Tulsa Raceway…
Throughout January and early February, NHRA will be featured on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 in a series of original NHRA in 30 shows including MY Journey, They Walked Away, and more.
Throughout January and early February, NHRA will be featured on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 in a series of original NHRA in 30 shows including MY Journey, They Walked Away, and more.
NHRA in 30 Air Dates (all times Eastern…
Dodge and The Lego Group have announced a partnership pairing that includes a new Lego Speed Champions building set that features the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T and a commercial featuring NHRA Top Fuel star Leah Pritchett.
Dodge and The Lego Group have announced a partnership pairing the two iconic brands through a new multimedia marketing campaign that includes a new Lego Speed Champions building set that features the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and the 1970…