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John Force: Funny Car king with 152 wins over five decades
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Texas Motorplex launches ‘Buy A Ticket, Give A Ticket’ to benefit Chris Kyle Foundation
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Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum: History of Hot Rodding series—Part 2, The Dragmasters
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How bracket racing helps Shawn Langdon become a better Top Fuel driver
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Tim Wilkerson bought a Top Fuel dragster. Here's what he plans to do with it
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The Professional Set: Ron Capps and Jeffrey Barker on the NHRA Insider podcast
Winter is coming ... and so is another epic chapter of racing in Pomona
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Stump Bob: Has a Dodge Aspen ever won an NHRA national event eliminator?
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Matt Hartford's focus in the driver seat apparent with the return of his crew chief
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Event coverage, next-gen racer features and more in new issue of National Dragster
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Houston Pro Stock winner Matt Hartford guests on WFO Radio podcast
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The Sports Report: David Barton scores two Wallys in eight days
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Jet dragster to light up the sky at TascaParts.com New England Nationals
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On her 33rd birthday, Leah Pruett celebrates her 25th year in drag racing
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Five things we learned from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Sunday/Monday Gallery
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Native Texan Steve Torrence finally gets long-awaited Top Fuel win in Houston
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Comeback complete: Robert Hight returns to winner’s circle with convincing victory
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Matt Hartford shakes early-season gremlins to get fourth career Pro Stock win
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News and Notes from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals postponed until Monday
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Sunday preview
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Saturday photo gallery
Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, and Dallas Glenn take top spots at Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals
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BREAKING: Charlotte winner Dallas Glenn to race full season in Pro Stock
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John Force joins WFO podcast to talk about four-wide win, Houston hopes
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Pro Stock champ Erica Enders after another hometown win in Houston
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Saturday Preview
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Nitro Time Machine: Pro Mod madness at the 2016 Houston event
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HendrickCars.com to sponsor Greg Anderson for remainder of 2021 season
Scott Palmer to drive Magic Dry Top Fuel dragster in 2019
Tommy Thompson Motorsports has extended its contract with Top Fuel driver Scott Palmer, who will fly the colors of Thompson's Magic Dry product line in 2019.
Scott Palmer will no longer sport CatSpot Kitty Litter as the primary sponsor on his Top Fuel dragster, but the Missouri native will continue to drive for friend and main funder Tommy Thompson under his Magic Dry flag in 2019, a sponsor that should…
Milestones and firsts to look forward to during the 2019 season
The 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season launches in just about a month at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, and there are a lot of milestones and firsts that could be reached this season. Here’s a look at nine possible/probable moments to look forward to.
The 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season launches in just about a month at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, and there are a lot of milestones and firsts that could be reached this season. Here’s a look at nine possible/…
Happy New Year 2019
The staff of the NHRA wishes a Happy New Year to its members, fans, racers, sponsors, member track operators, and everyone else who helps make the world of NHRA Drag Racing a wondrous place.
Happy Holidays from NHRA
The staff of the NHRA wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to its members, fans, racers, sponsors, member track operators, and everyone else who helps make the world of NHRA Drag Racing a wondrous place.
Wide Rides 2018
The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season was packed with explosive action and hair-raising moments. Take a look back at some of those wild rides here and get ready for They Walked Away 2018 with hosts Lewis Bloom and Jack Beckman, which begins airing in mid-January on the FOX Sports networks.
They Walked Away/NHRA in 30 Air Dates (all times Eastern)
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Blake Alexander out at Bob Vandergriff Racing
Two-time winner in 2018 Blake Alexander moving to new team in 2019
Blake Alexander will not race with Bob Vandergriff Racing in 2019. The 30-year-old Top Fuel racer joined the team in 2018 and immediately found success by winning twice in the Pronto Auto Services dragster.
Jordan Vandergriff, Bob…
MY Journey features to air on special NHRA in 30 shows
Beginning on Dec. 26, FOX Sports will be broadcasting a series of special half-hour NHRA in 30 shows leading up to the start of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, starting with the MY Journey series. The first show airs Dec. 26.
FOX Sports will be broadcasting a series of special half-hour NHRA in 30 shows leading up to the start of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, beginning with the MY Journey series, which chronicled the ups and downs of the lives…
Don Schumacher Racing, NAPA Auto Parts announce multi-year extension
Don Schumacher Racing has announced that longtime partner NAPA Auto Parts has extended its marketing relationship with the team through a multi-year agreement, beginning in 2019.
Don Schumacher Racing has announced that longtime partner NAPA Auto Parts has extended its marketing relationship with the team through a multi-year agreement, beginning in 2019.
“We’ve enjoyed an 11-year partnership with NAPA and are…
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2019 honorees
The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, home of the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, has announced the Class of 2019 honorees to the Hall of Fame as well as the recipients of the Founder’s Award and the Patricia Garlits Memorial Award.
The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, home of the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, has announced the Class of 2019 honorees to the Hall of Fame. This select group includes a trio of top regional Top Fuel teams which contributed to the growth…
NHRA National Dragster Interview: Graham Light, a lifetime of service to drag racing
Graham Light, NHRA’s senior vice president, racing operations, will retire at the end of the year, leaving behind a 34-year legacy that touched all aspects of NHRA competition. In this interview from NHRA National Dragster magazine, Light talks about this time in the sport and his tenure at NHRA.
Graham Light, NHRA’s senior vice president, racing operations, will retire at the end of the year, leaving behind a 34-year legacy that touched all aspects of NHRA competition.
The Edmonton, Alta., native got his start in…
B.R.A.K.E.S. program teaches teen safe-driving skills at Pomona racetrack
B.R.A.K.E.S., the teen safe-driving organization founded by Doug Herbert in the wake of the loss of his sons in a traffic accident, came to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Dec. 16 to teach teens advanced driving skill that will make them statistically safer on the roads.
B.R.A.K.E.S., the teen safe-driving program founded by Doug Herbert in the wake of the loss of his sons in a traffic accident, came to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Dec. 16 to teach teens advanced driving skill that will make them statistically safer…
Krista Baldwin acquires Nitro University A/Fuel Dragster team
Krista Baldwin has acquired the Nitro University A/Fuel dragster team for the 2019 season and plans to compete at five races in her ownership debut.
Krista Baldwin has acquired the Nitro University A/Fuel dragster team for the 2019 season. Baldwin has been the driver for the team since 2016. She plans to compete at five races in her ownership debut. Former owner Anthony Dicero has accepted a…
Elite Motorsports, Modern Racing add tuner Tecklenburg
Elite Motorsports and Modern Racing have announced the addition of record-setting tuner and engine management expert Shane Tecklenburg to the braintrust led by Modern Racing’s Justin Elkes. Tecklenburg will supply the team’s three turbocharged…
Joe Barlam rejoins Bob Vandergriff Racing, spurring moves at Don Schumacher Racing
The Silly Season crew chief merry-go-round finally got up to speed this week after days of rumor and speculation.
The Silly Season crew chief merry-go-round finally got up to speed this week after days of rumor and speculation. Joe Barlam, who with Todd Okuhara had tuned Leah Pritchett’s Don Schumacher Racing dragster to a record-setting, race-winning machine,…
Bob Tasca III hires Mike Green as co-crew chief
Bob Tasca III hired former Don Schumacher Racing crew chief to tune alongside Eric Lane on his Ford Motorcraft/QuickLane Mustang Funny Car in 2019. Tasca announced the move in a tweet Monday morning.
Bob Tasca III hired former Don Schumacher Racing crew chief to tune alongside Eric Lane on his Ford Motorcraft/QuickLane Mustang Funny Car in 2019. Tasca announced the move in a tweet Monday morning. …
Most Memorable Moments of 2018: No. 1
The 2018 season was full of exciting moments, but which were the most memorable? NHRA fans took part in a vote and selected the 18 Most Memorable Moments of the season. No. 1: Steve Torrence sweeps the Countdown
The 2018 season was full of exciting moments, but which were the most memorable? NHRA fans took part in a vote and selected the 18 Most Memorable Moments of the season, which will be revealed in reverse order through the end of the year. …
Gainesville Raceway to get new racing surface prior to historic 50th Gatornationals
NHRA and Gainesville Raceway officials have announced that a new concrete racing surface will be installed at the historic facility prior to the start of the 2019 season and the historic 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
NHRA and Gainesville Raceway officials have announced that a new concrete racing surface will be installed at the historic facility prior to the start of the 2019 season and the historic 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Construction…
California natives Beckman, Capps, and Pritchett raise funds for wildfire victims
California natives Jack Beckman, Ron Capps, and Leah Pritchett have assembled items to be auctioned off via Don Schumacher Racing’s eBay page to benefit those affected by the Camp and Woolsey wildfires that consumed large portions of Northern and Southern California last month.
California natives Jack Beckman, Ron Capps and Leah Pritchett have assembled items to be auctioned off via Don Schumacher Racing’s eBay page to benefit those affected by November’s…
Lohnes, Pedregon preview big stories, potential trends for 2019 season
From the PRI Show, NHRA on FOX commentators Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon reviewed some of 2018’s greatest accomplishments and took a look forward to the 2019 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
From the PRI Show, NHRA on FOX commentators Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon reviewed some of 2018’s greatest accomplishments and took a look forward to the 2019 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
Earlier this year, FOX Sports and NHRA…
NGK renews support for Top Sportsman racer O’Neal’s new supercharged Camaro
NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc., has extended its relationship with NHRA Top Sportsman drag racer Don O’Neal for his new Camaro entry.
NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc., has extended its relationship with NHRA Top Sportsman drag racer Don O’Neal. O’Neal has used NGK racing spark plugs in his 1999 Monte Carlo for the past five years and now O’Neal will look to use NTK engine sensors in a…
Matusek joins Enders and Laughlin in Elite Performance's 2019 Pro Mod lineup
Veteran Pro Mod racer Steve Matusek will drive a twin-turbo Ford Mustang for Elite Motorsports in 2019, joining Elite’s burgeoning Pro Mod operation that will also feature Erica Enders and Alex Laughlin.
Veteran Pro Mod racer Steve Matusek will drive a twin-turbo Ford Mustang for Elite Motorsports in 2019, joining Elite’s burgeoning Pro Mod operation that will also feature Erica Enders and Alex Laughlin for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag…
2017 champ Westerfield to pilot Rick Jackson’s Top Alcohol Funny Car in 2019
Top Alcohol Funny Car owner and tuner Rick Jackson has announced that 2017 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world champion Shane Westerfield will pilot his Top Alcohol Funny Car for the 2019 season.
Top Alcohol Funny Car owner and tuner Rick Jackson has announced that 2017 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world champion Shane Westerfield will pilot his Top Alcohol Funny Car for the 2019 season. Jackson previously had been teamed with second-…
Jim Oberhofer to tune Paul Lee, assist Clay Millican in 2019
Straightline Strategy Group makes key moves ahead of 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, including hiring Jim Oberhofer to work with Paul Lee.
It didn’t take long for Jim Oberhofer to return to NHRA Drag Racing. The veteran tuner will turn the knobs on Paul Lee’s Funny Car in the employment of Straightline Strategy Group, the race team that owns Clay Millican’s Parts Plus/Strutmasters Top…
DSR 'This is How We Roll' bowling event benefits Riley Hospital for Children
Don Schumacher Racing hosted its annual “This is How We Roll” bowling event to benefit Riley Hospital for Children and Riley Children’s Foundation at Western Bowl in Indianapolis Wednesday night.
Don Schumacher Racing hosted its annual “This is How We Roll” bowling event to benefit Riley Hospital for Children and Riley Children’s Foundation at Western Bowl in Indianapolis Wednesday night.
NHRA Drag Racing stars Antron Brown, Richie…
Shane Tucker partners with engine builder Nick Ferri for 2019
Pro Stock racer Shane Tucker will compete full-time in Pro Stock for first time in 2019
Shane Tucker will make a run for the Pro Stock world championship for the first time in 2019. To do that, Tucker decided to make a change in the engine department. Rob Tucker Racing brought on board veteran engine builder Nick Ferri to bring his…
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 owners to receive free one-year membership in NHRA
Buyers of the new Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 will receive complimentary, one-year memberships in the NHRA for the 2019 season.
Buyers of the new Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320, scheduled to begin arriving in dealerships in the first quarter of 2019, will receive complimentary, one-year memberships in the NHRA for the 2019 season. Vehicle ownership will be verified with…
Former NHRA world championship driver and crew chief LaHaie passes away
Former NHRA Top Fuel championship-winning driver and crew chief Dick LaHaie passed away Dec. 5. He was 76. LaHaie won the championship as a driver in 1987 and tuned both Scott Kalitta and Larry Dixon to world championships in the class.
Former NHRA Top Fuel championship-winning driver and crew chief Dick LaHaie passed away Dec. 5. He was 76.
In a long and distinguished career in drag racing, LaHaie proved himself of championship caliber of numerous fronts. An NHRA Winston Top…
NHRA National Dragster Year in Review issue now online
NHRA National Dragster’s final issue of 2018, the Year in Review, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s final issue of 2018, the Year in Review, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
The comprehensive issue includes interviews with all world champions from the NHRA…
Light to join NHRA Motorsports Museum board of directors
Graham Light, who earlier this year announced his retirement as NHRA’s senior vice president of racing operations at the end of 2018, will join the Board of Directors of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by Automobile Club of Southern California.
Graham Light, who earlier this year announced his retirement as NHRA’s senior vice president of racing operations at the end of 2018, will join the Board of Directors of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by Automobile Club of…
‘NHRA on Fox – Powered by Dodge’ Livestream broadcast set for 2018 PRI Show
Dodge will be the official sponsor of NHRA Livestream coverage from the 2018 PRI Show, Dec. 6-8. “NHRA on Fox – Powered by Dodge” will offer three full days of coverage from the show, available for viewing at NHRA.com.
The Dodge brand is fired up for the 2019 race season, bringing the 2018 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show right to enthusiasts and race fans as official sponsor of NHRA Livestream coverage from the annual event, scheduled for Dec. 6-8 at…