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Justin Ashley to debut GuardLab Top Fuel dragster at NHRA Gatornationals
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PRI announces new initiatives, return of in-person trade show in 2021
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Tune in to NHRA.tv and NHRA on FOX for complete Gatornationals coverage
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Tickets on sale now for Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex
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My First Race Car: Alex Miladinovich
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Justin Ashley has sights on bigger goals in 2021 after standout rookie year
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Pre-season testing in Florida
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Scrappers Racing returns in three classes after 15-month hiatus
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Where past meets present: New National Dragster salutes 70 years of NHRA history
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Dodge//SRT named title sponsor of Denver, Indianapolis events; Mopar Express Lane to sponsor Reading race
NHRA and Hot Wheels: Together Again
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Preseason testing squad goals: Regaining a rhythm and shaking off the rust
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Kalitta Motorsports to host A Kid Again families at select 2021 NHRA races
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SiriusXM to make NHRA debut on Antron Brown’s Matco Tools dragster
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Don Garlits joins WFO Radio podcast to discuss hall of fame inductees
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Nitro Time Machine: Jack Ostrander goes for a wild ride at 1993 Gatornationals
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NHRA, Mattel partner in the fast lane with iconic Hot Wheels brand
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My First Race Car: Paul Lee
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Top Fuel driver Joe Morrison, Leverich Racing launch #RacersToTheRescue
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John Force to open 2021 Camping World NHRA season with BlueDEF Platinum livery
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Antron Brown and team looking to carry 2020 momentum into new season
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Steamfitters UA Local 602 extends partnership with Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Kelly Clontz
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Nitro Time Machine: Revel in the golden age of Pro Stock at the 1976 Gatornationals
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Pro Stock Motorcycle rider John Hall returns to Matt Smith Racing
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NHRA prepares for expansion of electric vehicle racing; calls for manufacturer and industry input
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John Force Racing ready for season-opening Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals
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Tickets for Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Houston now on sale
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Leah Pruett ready to ride wave of enthusiasm into 2021 season opener
Fire and despair in the desert
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GearWrench joins Don Schumacher Racing as Official Tool Supplier of NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car team
Women reign in Brainerd
Jackie Fricke and Annie Whiteley led the list of winners in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Brainerd International Raceway and the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals followed by a slew of first time winners.
Jackie Fricke and Annie Whiteley led the list of winners in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Brainerd International Raceway and the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals followed by a slew of first time winners.
Fricke had her work cut out for…
Strutmasters.com to become co-primary sponsor of Clay Millican driven Top Fuel Dragster in 2019
Strutmasters.com will increase its sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel team Stringer Performance with driver Clay Millican in 2019 to become the co-primary sponsor alongside Parts Plus.
Strutmasters.com will increase its sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel team Stringer Performance with driver Clay Millican in 2019 to become the co-primary sponsor. Strutmasters.com will replace Great Clips, which is ending its sponsorship after the 2018…
Arana Sr. keeping head high despite struggles heading to Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
The season has not gone as planned for Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Sr. as he works through a frustrating stretch heading into this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. But the longtime rider continues to…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 17)
NHRA National Dragster’s 17th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals and CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world…
NHRA announces promotions in technical services and division director roles
Effective Oct. 1, Jeff Conley (left) will become NHRA director of technical services and current Atlanta Dragway general manager William Tharpe (right) will take over Conley's role of Division 3 Director.
NHRA has announced that effective Oct. 1, Jeff Conley will become NHRA director of technical services, moving on from his current position as NHRA’s North Central (Division 3) director. At that time, Atlanta Dragway general manager William Tharpe…
Ford fires latest shot in Factory Stock battle with new Cobra Jet entry
Ford’s newest factory race car honors the 50th anniversary of the Cobra Jet, and is their latest entry in the SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown battle
In the latest round of the hotly-contested Factory Muscle Car wars involving Detroit’s big three auto manufacturers, Ford Performance recently debuted their 2018 Mustang Cobra Jet, a limited-edition turnkey race car that honors the 50th anniversary…
Line hopes a trip home provides winning formula at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Three-time NHRA Mello YelloPro Stock champ Jason Line is still looking for his first win of the 2018 season, but the Wright, Minn., native hopes all that will change when the NHRA tour pulls into his home track for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Jason Line is in uncharted waters in his standout Pro Stock career and it’s a matter he hopes changes at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. The three-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champ is…
Tricky Tipster: Torrence, Capps, Coughlin, and Krawiec are Brainerd favorites
According to NHRA National Dragster's famed prognosticator, Tricky Tipster, the pro class favorites for this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals are Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Eddie Krawiec.
There are just eight races left in the 2018 season and two events before the start of the all-important Countdown to the Championship playoffs, so it’s put up or shut up time for NHRA Mello Yello Series drivers. This weekend’s Brainerd event will…
Pro Stock’s Alex Laughlin puts a Dodge in his garage
Gas Monkey-backed Pro Stock driver Alex Laughlin will debut a new Dodge Dart Pro Stock car at this weekend’s Lucas Oil Nationals and surprise, it’s Chevy-powered.
Alex Laughlin has a garage full of cool race cars including his Gas Monkey-backed Pro Stock Camaro, a 220-mph small-tire Corvette, and a Pro Mod-style Dodge Challenger and now he’s going to try something a bit different when he debuts a new Dodge…
Hagan seeking first career win at Brainerd International Raceway
Two-time Funny Car champion Matt Hagan hopes to get his first win both in his new Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car body and at a track known for great performances as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing tour moves to the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Since debuting a new Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat body three races ago, Matt Hagan has made steady progress, including a No. 1 qualifier at the most recent NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event in Seattle. Heading into this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA…
Coughlin, Pomponio take victories at Cecil County Dragway
Troy Coughlin Jr. and Dan Pomponio collected wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast division competed at Cecil County Dragway.
Preview | Friday | Saturday | Monday
RISING SUN, Md – Troy Coughlin Jr., Delaware, Ohio, and Dan Pomponio, Berlin, N.J., raced to the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster…
Demke and Marshall victorious at Pacific Raceways
Chris Demke and Chris Marshall scored wins as the Lucas Oil Regional presented by Les Schwab Tires completed at Pacific Raceways.
Preview | Friday | Sunday
KENT, Wash. – In the final results from Pacific Raceways and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Chris Demke, Tujunga, Calif., and Chris Marshall, McMinnville…
Hit show ‘Roadkill’ to make special appearance at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Motor Trend’s hit series, “Roadkill,” will be on location at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals to film an upcoming episode. The show's hosts, David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan, joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to preview their appearance.
Fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn., Aug. 16-19 will be in for an exciting treat. Motor Trend’s hit series, “Roadkill,” will be on location to film an upcoming episode featuring on-track exhibition races with NHRA drag…
Brittany Force among trio of Top Fuelers hoping to lock in Countdown spot in Brainerd
Defending Top Fuel champion Brittany Force hopes to repeat her strong performance at Brainerd International Raceway and lock in a playoff spot at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
With the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship closing in, every team with title aspirations wants to be performing at their best. That holds true for a trio of Top Fuel standouts, all who hope to secure their spot in the…
Summit Racing Equipment extends sponsorship of Greg Anderson and Jason Line
Summit Racing Equipment and KB Racing announced a new multi-year partnership extending Summit Racing’s sponsorship of NHRA Pro Stock legends Greg Anderson and Jason Line.
Summit Racing Equipment and KB Racing announced a new multi-year partnership extending Summit Racing’s sponsorship of NHRA Pro Stock racers Greg Anderson and Jason Line in a press release that follows:
“We are very pleased to continue…
Crampton has work to do heading into Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Richie Crampton is thrilled to be back in the mix of racing for a top 10 spot in Top Fuel but it also means the Australia native has work to do heading to Brainerd International Raceway.
A year after not competing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, Richie Crampton is thrilled to be back in the mix of racing for a top 10 spot in Top Fuel. But it also means the Australia native has work to do…
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Sportsman Champion Highlights
Shawn Cowie and Justin Lamb have been two of the brightest stars in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series this season, and they continued their winning ways at the CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle.
Shawn Cowie and Justin Lamb have been two of the brightest stars in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series this season, and they continued their winning ways at the CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle. Cowie claimed his third win of the…
WFO Radio CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Winners Edition
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Winners Edition featuring Ron Capps, Antron Brown, and Tanner Gray; first time Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Chris Marshall; and Stock Eliminator winner Ryan Warter. Plus on-location interviews with Dustin Heim,…
Cruz Pedregon hires Tommy DeLago as crew chief; releases Aaron Brooks from Snap-On Funny Car team
Team owner and driver Cruz Pedregon announced Wednesday the hiring of noted tuner/crew chief Tommy DeLago as the crew chief for the team’s Snap-on Toyota Camry Funny Car effective immediately.
Cruz Pedregon announced the hiring of Tommy DeLago as the crew chief of his Snap-On Tools Funny Car. In conjunction, Pedregon released Aaron Brooks from the position of crew chief. Brooks joined the Snap-On team prior to the 2017 season. …
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Chris Marshall
With a string of runs that included three 5.45s and a 5.47, Chris Marshall claimed his first Top Alcohol Funny Car victory. In the final round, Marshall topped reigning world champ Shane Westerfield, 5.455 to 5.510. Marshall also scored wins against…
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Competition Eliminator winner Brian Hyerstay
Brian Hyerstay successfully defended his 2017 Comp title after he downed Ralph Van Paepeghem in the Comp final round. After identical lights, Hyerstay, in his Volkswagen-powered G/Dragster, opened up the lead and held on to win with a (-.555) 8…
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bryan LaFlam
Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs champ Bryan LaFlam had one of the quickest cars in Seattle with a string of low 6.3-second runs. In the final against James Rutherford, LaFlam got off to a near-perfect start with a .002 light and drove to a 6.…
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie
In a battle between the top-two points earners in the class, Shawn Cowie gained the upper hand against three-time and reigning champ Joey Severance with a 5.23 to 5.27 victory in Top Alcohol Dragster. Neither Cowie nor Severance was the quickest…
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Street winner Francesca Giroux
Francesca Giroux became the 84th different woman to win an NHRA national event title after claiming the Super Street title in her ’84 Camaro. Giroux won the final against Steve Beggerly’s ’68 Firebird in a 10.891 to 10.870 double breakout. Giroux…
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Gas winner Gene Kelly
Gene Kelly got the best of Sonoma champ Robert Naber in a great side-by-side Super Gas final. Kelly was first off the starting line, .011 to .019, and held on for the win by a narrow margin, 9.909 to a quicker 9.905. For Kelly, the victory was…
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Dragster winner Steve Casner
Steve Casner has now won six national event titles, including the last two in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs following his final-round win over Andy Spiegel. Casner ran right on his 6.69 dial in the final to hold off Spiegel’s 6.723 on…
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Stock Eliminator winner Ryan Warter
After four straight runner-up finishes at his home event, the CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals, Ryan Warter finally cashed in with a Stock victory. Warter won the all-Pontiac final round over recent Epping winner Randi Lyn Shipp by a narrow margin,…
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Comp winner Greg Krause
Greg Krause, the winner of the 1994 Topeka event, picked up win No. 2 via a holeshot in Super Comp when his 8.937 held off Steve Williams’ 8.918 to win by eight-thousandths. Krause had a difficult road to the final with wins over John Dalrymple,…
CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Stock winner Justin Lamb
Justin Lamb added to an amazing résumé that now includes 24 national event wins in 34 final rounds when he overcame Kory Alby’s perfect reaction time in the Super Stock final with an 8.519 on his 8.50 dial. Lamb also stopped Alan Falcone, Vince…
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sportsman Champion Highlights
Former world champion Don Keen and Leo Glasbrenner were two of the six NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champions crowned during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Former world champion Don Keen and Leo Glasbrenner were two of the six NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champions crowned during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. They were joined in the winner’s circle by Robert Naber (Super Comp), Matt Blodgett (…