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John Force: 'I’ll be ready. I know the car. I could drive it with my eyes closed'
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Rahn Tobler maps out plans and goals for the NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car team
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Nitro Time Machine Live: Brian Lohnes and Jack Beckman talk Top Fuel blowovers
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Leah Pruett: 'This is not the time to test or play; it’s time to run with what we know'
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Ron Capps: 'It’s going to feel crazy the first time any of us steps on the gas for the first time'
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Doug Kalitta: 'We’re all just really hungry and ready to make it happen'
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Bo Butner: 'I feel like when we all come back racing we’ll be stronger than ever!'
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NHRA announces revised schedules for Pro Mod, Top Fuel Harley, Factory Stock Showdown, and Mountain Motor Pro Stock
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Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis prepares to take center stage in Return to Racing
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Jeg Coughlin Jr: 'It’s time to go. Every round will be as important as the last'
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NHRA Live: Deconstructing the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule
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NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing returns beginning with two Indianapolis events in July
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Hot rod history with Jack Beckman—Episode 5: The 1955 explosion of drag racing innovation, performance, and media coverage
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Event information for July Indianapolis events
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Matt Hartford: 'We have a car that can run for the championship—bar none'
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Alexis DeJoria: 'I just hope that everybody makes it back to the track safely'
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Justin Ashley: 'Having a break like this really puts things in perspective'
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Weekend Update: What you may have missed and what you'll want to see
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Erica Enders: 'Our great start proves the organization’s hard work is paying off'
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Hot rod history with Jack Beckman—Episode 4: How the Drag Safari created the sport of drag racing we know today
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Top Fuel ace Billy Torrence is getting back into the Super Comp business, too
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Matt Hagan: 'I really feel like we've got something on these guys'
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Excitement is building for Tommy Johnson Jr., in a number of different ways
Roll players: A look back at the era when cars were fired up with roller starters
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Wind-tunnel testing with Bob Tasca III's one-third scale Mustang Funny Car
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Top NHRA racers look back and ahead at 2020 season in the latest FREE issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine
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Hot rod history with Jack Beckman—Episode 3: Why Pomona is hallowed ground for drag racers
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NHRA National Dragster wallpaper images (Issue 10, 2020)
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NHRA Time Machine Live highlighted NHRA Pro Stock history
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The thrill of victory
NHRA Carolina Nationals Stock winner Kenneth Stott
There was also a first-time winner in Stock after Kenneth Stott drove past Mickey Whaley in an all-Camaro final. Stott grabbed a three-hundredths advantage at the start and held on to win with an 11.673 on his 11.66 dial. Whaley, seeking his sixth…
NHRA Carolina Nationals Super Stock winner Nick Chiles
First-time finalist Nick Chiles accomplished a previously unheard-of feat when he handed former world champ Byron Worner his first loss in a Super Stock final. Worner, previously 5-0 with the money on the line, lost the double-breakout battle when…
NHRA Carolina Nationals Comp winner Frank Aragona Jr.
The battle for the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Comp championship figures to be a two-horse race between former champions David Rampy and Frank Aragona Jr., and they met in the zMAX Comp final. Aragona managed to hold on for his fifth win…
NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Andy Bohl
Andy Bohl bounced back from a string of frustrating early losses to claim his fifth career national event win in Top Alcohol Funny Car. Racing against points leader John Lombardo Jr. in the final, Bohl won with a 5.556, 268.60 mph after Lombardo…
NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie
Shawn Cowie claimed his ninth career victory and his third this season when he drove past Corey Michalek in the Top Alcohol Dragster final. Cowie, the No. 4 qualifier, was extremely consistent on race day with runs of 5.288, 5.293, 5.297, and a 5.…
NHRA Carolina Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
Shawn Cowie and Andy Bohl earned titles in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively, during the NHRA Carolina Nationals, but the big stars of the event were John Labbous Jr. and Todd Ewing, who both nearly doubled.
Shawn Cowie and Andy Bohl earned titles in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively, during the NHRA Carolina Nationals, but the big stars of the event were John Labbous Jr. and Todd Ewing, who both nearly doubled. Labbous drove…
Kalitta focused on own performance at AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Doug Kalitta is looking to get back into the winner's circle as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series moves back West.
Racing against a talented Top Fuel field in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, veteran Doug Kalitta knows he has his work cut out for him if he hopes to win his first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship.
But it…
Veale, Bellemeur, Martino score in Reading
Jeff Veale captured the first victory of his career by taking home the Top Alcohol Dragster Wally at Maple Grove Raceway.
Jeff Veale, Sean Bellemeur, and Tom Martino raced to victory during the 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa.
Veale of Stoney Creek, Ont., started strong off the line and held off Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J…
Dodge NHRA Nationals sold out for Saturday qualifying
NHRA officials announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
NHRA officials announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Fans from all over the Northeast have filled the grandstands and pit areas under unseasonably warm weather conditions during day…
Points leaders top Tricky Tipster's Reading rankings
Fresh off their wins in Charlotte and moves to the top of the standings in their respective classes, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock), and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster's favorites for wins at the Dodge NHRA Nationals.
For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event, putting odds on the top eight racers he thinks have the best shot at victory in Tricky Tipster.…
Tonglet believes he can recreate regular season success at Dodge NHRA Nationals
LE Tonglet won't let a slow start to the Countdown to the Championship get him down as the NHRA tour moves to Reading.
A class-best five wins during the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season showed the type of performance Pro Stock Motorcycle’s LE Tonglet is capable of this year. It’s also why Tonglet won’t let a slow start to the Mello Yello Countdown…
Gray thinking big ahead of Dodge NHRA Nationals
In terms of a blueprint for starting a critical juncture of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season well, Tanner Gray came about as close as possible to a perfect one at the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship opener in Charlotte.
In terms of a blueprint for starting a critical juncture of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season well, Tanner Gray came about as close as possible to a perfect one at the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship opener in Charlotte.…
Beckman ready to rebound in Reading after early Countdown stumble
Jack Beckman knows he has to bounce back quickly at the Dodge NHRA Nationals after a first-round loss in Charlotte.
A first-round loss to open the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship hasn’t changed Jack Beckman’s mindset heading into this weekend’s 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The sense of urgency and goal of winning is…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro NHRA Carolina Nationals Winners Edition
NHRA Carolina Nationals Winners Edition featuring Doug Kalitta, Robert Hight, Tanner Gray, Eddie Krawiec, and Jonathan Gray. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap zMAX and get ready for Countdown race two in Maple Grove.…
Force ready to improve on last year's runner-up finish at Dodge NHRA Nationals
The Top Fuel standout put together a semifinal showing Sunday in Charlotte, jumping to fourth in the loaded class, but Brittany Force has hopes for much more to end her 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
Brittany Force isn’t about to let up after a solid start to open the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. The Top Fuel standout put together a semifinal showing Sunday in Charlotte, jumping to fourth in the loaded class, but Force has…
Wichita Falls Raceway captures South Central Division team title
The team from Wichita Falls Raceway took home the Team Championship and Jake Howard defended his win from last year at Texas Motorplex for the NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division finals.
ENNIS, Texas – The team from Wichita Falls Raceway took home the Team Championship and Jake Howard defended his win from last year at Texas Motorplex for the NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division finals.
Wichita Falls racked up…
First NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series champions crowned
The first wave of 2017 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Champions were crowned last weekend at the Nostalgia Fall Championships at Auto Club Famoso Raceway.
The first wave of 2017 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Champions were crowned last weekend at the Nostalgia Fall Championships at Auto Club Famoso Raceway.
Dustin Lee and Brandon Frye topped the list, taking home the championship in Nostalgia…
Dalrymple, Warr, and Borges wrap up Rocky Mountain event with wins in Vegas
At The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Michael Dalrymple, Bryan Warr, and Chris Borges scored wins to complete the rain-delayed NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Double Header from Rocky Mountain Raceways.
Preview | Thursday | Friday | Saturday
Event completion
The postponed Pacific Division Lucas Oil…
Tasca Racing returns to NHRA Mello Yello tour at Maple Grove
Bob Tasca III and his AutoAlert Ford Mustang will return to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour at Maple Grove Raceway for the Dodge NHRA Nationals with backing from AutoAlert.
Bob Tasca III and his AutoAlert Ford Mustang will return to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour at Maple Grove Raceway for the Dodge NHRA Nationals with backing from AutoAlert.
“It feels like it’s been an eternity since I was in the seat…
Mopar Mega Block Party will kick off Dodge NHRA Nationals weekend
The Mopar Mega Block Party will jump start the Dodge NHRA Nationals for the second consecutive year, with a full slate of fan-friendly activities set for Thursday, Sept. 21, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, Pa.
The Mopar Mega Block Party will jump start the Dodge NHRA Nationals for the second consecutive year, with a full slate of fan-friendly activities set for Thursday, Sept. 21, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, Pa.
The free-to-the-public…
Dodge NHRA Nationals comes at key time in Mello Yello Countdown
Maple Grove Raceway will serve host to an important race on the tour, the 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals, Sept. 21-24, the second stop in the six-race NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
Home to many of the most historic performances in NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history, Maple Grove Raceway will again serve as host to an important race on the tour, the 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals, Sept. 21-24. The race serves as the…
Nostalgia racer Audrey Worm ready for Top Fuel debut in Maple Grove
Audrey Worm will make her Top Fuel debut at the Dodge NHRA Nationals this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway. She joined NHRA’s Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s.
Audrey Worm will make her Top Fuel debut at the Dodge NHRA Nationals this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway. She joined NHRA’s Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s.
Worm, of Grantville, Pa., finished her…
Labbous nearly doubles, closes in on dual national championships
John Labbous Jr., the national points leader in both Super Comp and Super Gas. moved closer to winning both titles with a big weekend at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, where he won in Super Comp and was runner-up in Super Gas.
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in full force this past weekend during the 10th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Frank Aragona and John Labbous Jr., both moved closer to national championship rings with final-round victories…
Jonathan Gray earns first career J&A Service Pro Mod win
Jonathan Gray took home the first win in his Pro Mod career at the NHRA Carolina Nationals by beating "Stevie Fast" Jackson.
Jonathan Gray locked down his first career Pro Mod victory on Sunday during the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Gray powered to a 5.809-second pass at 250.46 mph in his IDG…
Castellana survives wild first round of J&A Service Pro Mod racing
Points leader Mike Castellana advanced to the second round, while upsets reigned in the first round of J&A Service Pro Mod Series action at the NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Mike Castellana locked down the second qualifying position before earning a first round win against Khalid Al Balooshi, extending his day longer than No. 1 qualifier Shane Molinari who dropped his initial match against Pete Farber during the NHRA J…
A weekend in Funny Car driver Todd's shoes
Sporting News writer Ryan Fagan spent a weekend with Kalitta Motorsports driver J.R. Todd and documented his experience.
There's nothing quite like Funny Car racing, and Sporting News writer Ryan Fagan got to experience it firsthand with the driver of the Kalitta Motorsports DHL Toyota, J.R. Todd. Fagan…
Molinari leads qualifying after first day of J&A Service Pro Mod action
Shane Molinari is at the top of the qualifying order after Friday action at the NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Shane Molinari powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by the Real Pro Mod Association, is the…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 19)
NHRA National Dragster’s 19th issue of 2017, featuring Indy coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s 19th issue of 2017, featuring Indy coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
The Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals is the World’s Biggest Drag…
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Super Gas winner Kevin Adams
Appearing in his first national event final, Kevin Adams earned his first title in Super Gas when he stopped Samantha Coughlin in another side-by-side final round. Both Adams and Coughlin, the wife of five-time Pro Stock champ Jeg Jr., recorded…
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Super Comp winner Ray Connolly
A pair of past national champions squared off to decide the Super Comp title with Ray Connolly taking a narrow win against Edmond Richardson. Both Connolly and Richardson had previously won the sport’s biggest event, but Connolly added a second…