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Tommy Johnson Jr. keeps his Funny Car title hopes alive with Houston victory
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Eddie Krawiec ends two-year winless drought with impressive Pro Stock Motorcycle victory
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Sunday photo gallery
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Aaron Stanfield wins fourth-straight race to wrap up SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown title
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Sunday news and notes from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil
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Bobby Bode shines in nitro Funny Car debut
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals Sunday Preview
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On a fast Saturday in Houston, no one is quicker than Torrence , Beckman, Laughlin, and Smith
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Saturday photo gallery
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When it comes to championships, Andrew Hines knows it’s never over until it’s over
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On the road to Houston Bo Butner and Dave Connolly take Million Dollar detour
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Tricky Tipster: Down to the wire in Baytown
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals Saturday Preview
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Second-generation Funny Car driver Bobby Bode ready for his Houston debut
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Infinite Hero Funny Car team ready for championship challenge in Houston
Severance, Gasparrelli, and Treadwell lead Division 7 winners in Las Vegas
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Toyota continues to ‘Go Places’ as Official Car of NHRA
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Justin Ashley, Kyle Koretsky, and Mason McGaha finalists for rookie of the year
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Erica Enders talks Dallas, Houston, and Pro Stock championship points battle
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McGahas partner with Neuralog for SpringNationals Pro Stock outing
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Justin Ashley entering home stretch of strong rookie season in Top Fuel
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Brian Lohnes, Tony Pedregon, Phil Burgess talk Dallas, Houston, and Eric Lane
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Nitro Time Machine: Don Campanello scores first career win at 1986 Gatornats
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NHRA racing family mourns the loss of talented nitro crew chief Eric Lane
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Krista Baldwin on her first Top Fuel pass: "It's insane!"
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Steve Torrence expands Top Fuel points lead by beating dad in FallNationals final
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Jack Beckman claims FallNationals Funny Car victory with crucial points score
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Matt Hartford scores huge first Pro Stock win of the season at FallNationals
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Jerry Savoie continues his FallNationals domination with third win in six years
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Sunday Gallery
Kansas native Hatcher will make his Pro Stock debut in Topeka
Longtime Division 5 Comp racer Will Hatcher will make his Pro Stock debut at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties in the American Ethanol 2017 Dodge Dart that Deric Kramer drove last season.
Longtime Division 5 Comp racer Will Hatcher will make his Pro Stock debut at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties in the American Ethanol 2017 Dodge Dart that Deric Kramer drove last season.
Hatcher, a second-generation NHRA…
Brad Gerber discusses NHRA's commercial health and embracing of digital media
In an interview with global motorsports business website Black Book, Brad Gerber, NHRA’s vice president of sales and chief development officer, talked about how the NHRA has grown commercially and its plans for the future.
In an interview with global motorsports business website Black Book, Brad Gerber, NHRA’s vice president of sales and chief development officer, talked about how the NHRA has grown commercially and its plans for the future.
The Black Book is a 360…
Doug Kalitta eyes major team milestone at Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
It has already been a great start for Kalitta Motorsports during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, and Top Fuel standout Doug Kalitta now hopes to get team owner Connie Kalitta one step closer to a major accomplishment.
It has already been a great start for Kalitta Motorsports during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, and Top Fuel standout Doug Kalitta now hopes to get team owner Connie Kalitta one step closer to a major accomplishment at this…
Tommy DeLago released from co-crew chief role at Kalitta Motorsports
Effective immediately, Tommy DeLago has been released from the role of co-crew chief on the Global Electronic Technology Toyota Camry Funny Car driven by Shawn Langdon.
Kalitta Motorsports released Tommy DeLago, co-crew chief of the Global Electronic Technology Funny Car piloted by Shawn Langdon, effective immediately. The team announced his dismissal in a press release which can be read in full below. Nicky…
Wilson, Rizzoli, Mandella score wins at Auto Club Raceway
Ross Wilson, Kyle Rizzoli, and Phil Mandella Jr. were among the winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series arrived at the Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway.
Preview | Saturday
In the final results from Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, local racers Ross Wilson, San Bernardino, Calif., and Phil…
Coughlin, Bellemeur shine at Cavalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park
Troy Coughlin Jr. and Sean Bellemeur led the list of winners as Summit Motorsports Park hosted the Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
Troy Coughlin Jr. and Sean Bellemeur took home the wins and the NHRA Wally trophies in Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car at this weekend…
South Georgia Lucas Oil race postponed to Sept. 7-8, 2018
NHRA and South Georgia Motorsports Park officials have announced that based on the current weather conditions at South Georgia and the forecast this week leading up to the scheduled NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, the decision has been made to postpone the event until Sept. 7-8, 2018.
NHRA and South Georgia Motorsports Park officials have announced that based on the current weather conditions at South Georgia and the forecast this week leading up to the scheduled NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, the decision has been made…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 10)
NHRA National Dragster’s tenth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA SpringNationals and NGKSpark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
In addition to…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro NHRA Southern Nationals winner's edition
The week the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast features NHRA Southern Nationals winner's circle interviews with Leah Pritchett, Vincent Nobile, Eddie Krawiec, and Josh Hart. Plus WFO connects with Ashley Force Hood, Danny Hood, Brian “Lump” Self, Bruno…
Tulsa Raceway Park, Fairlife YUP! team up for NHRA Jr. Western Conference Finals
Osage Tulsa Raceway Park has partnered with Coca-Cola brand Fairlife YUP! to host the prestigious NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals, one of two national events in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
Osage Tulsa Raceway Park enters its third year hosting the prestigious NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals, one of two national events in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. For 2018, Tulsa Raceway Park has partnered…
Former NHRA division director, track operator Lex Dudas passes away
Former NHRA Southeast Division Director Lex Dudas, a staple for years at Maple Grove Raceway, passed away Tuesday, May 8, after a long battle with cancer.
Former NHRA Southeast Division Director Lex Dudas passed away Tuesday, May 8, after a long battle with cancer.
Dudas, who spent the last years of a 55-year career in the sport where he started, at Maple Grove Raceway, retired at the end of 2017…
Lex Dudas remembered, by Mike Lewis
I was just 21 when my dad and I took over management of Maple Grove Raceway. It was January, 1971 and we had two months to put together our schedule, our budgets and, most of all, our staff. My first phone call was to Lex Dudas. I had watched Lex…
Racing in Topeka allows Top Fuel’s Palmer a chance to reflect on career
The Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties means a hectic time for Scott Palmer when it comes to ticket requests and taking care of family and friends, but it also presents an opportunity to reflect on just how far he has come in his racing career.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ annual stop at Heartland Park Topeka for the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, which takes place May 18-20, means a hectic time for Scott Palmer when it comes to ticket requests and…
Champions crowned at Southern Nationals
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in Atlanta this past weekend for the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. Champions celebrated in winner’s circle with their teams.
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in Atlanta this past weekend for the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. Champions celebrated in winner’s circle with their teams.
In the Top Alcohol Dragster final round, Josh…
NHRA statement on Atlanta incident
Official NHRA statement regarding on-track incident on Saturday during the NHRA Southern Nationals.
UPDATE ON TOP SPORTSMAN INCIDENT: It is with heavy hearts that we report Randy Alexander of Harvest, Ala., passed away at a local hospital after sustaining injuries in an on-track incident at the NHRA Southern Nationals in…
After historic milestone, Arana Jr. ready to win starting in Atlanta
With a historic milestone under his belt, Hector Arana Jr. is ready to start winning races and the Pro Stock Motorcycle standout hopes that starts this weekend at the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
With a historic milestone under his belt, Hector Arana Jr. is ready to start winning races and the Pro Stock Motorcycle standout hopes that starts this weekend at the 38th annual NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
At the NHRA Mello Yello…
NHRA community visits with U.S. military personnel at Atlanta airport USO lounge
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champions, representatives from Coca-Cola, and NHRA executives visited with U.S. military personnel at the USO Lounge at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport on Thursday.
Coughlin Jr. eager to match teammates’ success at NHRA Southern Nationals
After watching three different teammates win the past three events in Pro Stock, longtime class standout Jeg Coughlin Jr. is ready to be the next to join the list of 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series winners.
After watching three different Elite Motorsports teammates win the past three events in Pro Stock, longtime class standout Jeg Coughlin Jr. is ready to be the next to join the list of 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series winners and grab his…
Tricky Tipster tabs Torrence, Todd, Anderson, and Savoie for Atlanta glory
According to Tricky Tipster, NHRA National Dragster magazine's resident oddsmaker, Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Jerry Savoie are the best hopes for victory at this weekend's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway .
Last week, Tricky Tipster correctly picked Top Fuel winner Steve Torrence but whiffed on his other picks in Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, and Pro Mod. This time, things will be different. Here are your best bets in Atlanta.
TOP FUEL…
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
Female alcohol-racing stars Megan Meyer and Annie Whiteley shared the winner's stage to highlight the list of champions at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
Among the many, many women who regularly compete in NHRA Mello Yello and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events, two that continually shine are Megan Meyer and Annie Whiteley. Meyer, the daughter of championship tuner Randy Meyer, collected her third…
JEGS to become title sponsor of NHRA Mello Yello Series event at Route 66 Raceway
JEGS, one of the largest high performance automotive equipment retailers in the United States, has reached an agreement with NHRA as the title-rights sponsor for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event taking place at Route 66 Raceway outside of Chicago. The JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals will take place on May 31-June 3.
JEGS, one of the largest high performance automotive equipment retailers in the United States, has reached an agreement with NHRA as the title-rights sponsor for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event taking place at Route 66 Raceway outside…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals winners edition
This week, the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast features the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals winners. Steve Torrence, Cruz Pedregon, Erica Enders, Jerry Savoie, Megan Meyer, Arthur “Archie” Kohn, and Don O’Neal all discuss their road to victory! NHRA National Dragster’s Kevin McKenna gives his "hot takes". Plus, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap zMAX and preview Atlanta.
This week, the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast features the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals winners. Steve Torrence, Cruz Pedregon, Erica Enders, Jerry Savoie, Megan Meyer, Arthur “Archie” Kohn, and Don O’Neal all discuss their road to victory!…
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Top Sportsman winner Don O'Neal
Top Dragster champ Don O’Neal won his first Lucas Oil Series title last year at the Division 3 event in Indianapolis. In Charlotte, O’Neal was solid throughout the four-round race with wins over Fredrick Perkins, Canadian Gerard Millette, and JEGS…
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Top Dragster winner Holden Laris
Shortly after his semifinal loss in Super Gas, Holden Laris returned to race in the final of Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com and he emerged with his second-career national event Wally after stopping Larry Roberts in the final round. Laris…
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Super Gas winner Ken Griffiths
The Super Gas winner’s circle featured a first-time champion in Ken Griffiths, who also had a tough draw when he tangled with six-time national event winner Steven Furr in the final. On Sunday, Griffiths first had to get past national champion David…
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Super Comp winner Jonathan Anderson
For the last few years, Jonathan Anderson has been among the best Super Street drivers in the Southeast Division but lately, he’s begun to master the tough Super Comp class. After winning the JEGS SPORTSnationals in Bowling Green last year, Anderson…
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Stock winner Thomas Fletcher
Thomas Fletcher earned win No. 107 for the Fletcher family when he wheeled his father, Dan’s COPO Camaro to the Super Stock title. Fletcher, who also won the 2009 Reading event, had his work cut out for him with a tough ladder that included races…
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Super Stock winner Anthony Bertozzi
Anthony Bertozzi has competed in six events this season in Super Stock and he’s already won three of them giving him the upper hand on what could be a second national championship. Bertozzi drove his SS/AS Grand Am to a final round win against Bryan…
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Comp winner Frank Aragona Jr.
Frank Aragona Jr., the 2007 Comp national champ, claimed his 11th career win and second of the season when he stopped Al Ackerman in an all-Division 1 final. Aragona got the final round nearly unscathed with just .03-second of CIC penalties and…
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Annie Whiteley
It’s difficult to win in Top Alcohol Funny Car without running in the 5.4s and that’s exactly what Annie Whiteley did including a 5.467, 267.59 in the final round against D.J. Cox, who shook the tires and slowed. Whiteley also defeated Sweden’s…