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For Frank Hawley, the business of grooming future NHRA champions races on
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Steve Torrence goes back-to-back in Top Fuel to close decade in dominant fashion
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NHRA Insider podcast: Meet Pro Mod's newest brawler, Lyle Barnett
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Strutmasters.com extends sponsorship with Lex Joon Racing Top Fuel team
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Robert Hight earns third Funny Car championship to close incredible decade
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The countdown to Pomona is on! Get your Winternationals tickets now
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Erica Enders builds on her own legacy with third world championship
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Andrew Hines enters rare territory with sixth Pro Stock Motorcycle championship
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WATCH: Decade in Review
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Stevie "Fast" Jackson delivers first NHRA championship with Pro Mod title
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Top Fuel Driver of the Decade: Antron Brown
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Funny Car Driver of the Decade: Robert Hight
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Pro Stock Driver of the Decade: Erica Enders
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Pro Stock Motorcycle Rider of the Decade: Eddie Krawiec
In the Christmas spirit
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Auto Club Funny Car team gearing up for another title run in 2020 season
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Allison Doll smashes records to take Stock championship
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the NHRA staff
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Old car does new tricks for Super Gas world champion Jeremy Mason
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Ray Miller III brings home Super Comp title for his family
The Clapshaw Effect: How Don Garlits finally made his first 300-mph pass
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FOX Sports, NHRA announce 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing television schedule
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Steve Reintjes named NHRA Vice President of Broadcasting
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WFO Radio Podcast "Parade of Champions" continues
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From the fab shop to the race teams, John Force Racing has a busy off-season
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Osborn joins Kalitta Motorsports as major associate for five 2020 NHRA events
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What's next for Jonnie Lindberg?
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Former NHRA Funny Car national event winner Gary Clapshaw passes away
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Safety pioneer Bill Simpson passes away; brought parachute to drag racing
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Bo Butner and Strutmasters partner in Pro Stock for 2020
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomes Millican, Bogacki, and Vandergriff
Clay Millican, Luke Bogacki, and Bob Vandergriff Jr. are the driver guests on this week’s WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. Seth Angel from Royal Purple Raceway stops by to help listeners with their NHRA fantasy teams. NHRA National Dragster’s Candida Benson…
Toyota signs extension of sponsorship for NHRA Toyota Nationals
Toyota has extended the agreement with NHRA to be the title-rights sponsor of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event held in the fall at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas.
Toyota has extended the agreement with NHRA to be the title-rights sponsor of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event held in the fall at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas.
“Toyota’s extension as title sponsor of the NHRA…
Kalitta looks to remain hot at Royal Purple Raceway for NHRA SpringNationals
If the last two years are any indication, a good start to the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has the chance to become even better for Doug Kalitta when he arrives at Royal Purple Raceway, the site of this weekend’s 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals.
If the last two years are any indication, a good start to the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has the chance to become even better for Doug Kalitta when he arrives at Royal Purple Raceway, the site of this weekend’s 30th annual NHRA…
Right2Breathe to offer free Asthma screenings during NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Right2Breathe Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Flemington, N.J., in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network, will provide free spirometry exams, educational materials and screenings for Asthma during the NHRA Four-Wide…
McPhillips, Hool lead winners' list at Virginia Motorsports Park
Alcohol-class winners Rich McPhillips and Kris Hool led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division returned to Virginia Motorsports Park for the Power in the Park.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series picked up from where it left off in April at Virginia Motorsports Park, after Mother Nature forced the event to be moved to this past weekend. Rich McPhillips and Kris Hool reeled in final-round victories to…
Cromwell named NHRA Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing
Glen Cromwell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing. Cromwell begins his new role effective immediately.
Glen Cromwell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing. Cromwell begins his new role effective immediately.
Cromwell joined NHRA as a Division Director in 1997 and has been a key player leading the sport’s marketing efforts…
John Force to be inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force to be inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame later this year, becoming the first in motorsports to join the Hall.
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force to be inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame later this year, becoming the first in motorsports to join the Hall.
“It’s an honor to be the first to represent not only my sanctioning body, NHRA…
Why the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon blurs NHRA’s lines between street and strip
Any vehicle running 9.99-seconds or quicker at an NHRA Member Track needs to have certain NHRA-accepted safety equipment, and with e.t.s in the 9.60s, Dodge's new 840-horsepower 2018 Challenger SRT Demon blurs the line between street car and drag car.
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 8)
NHRA National Dragster’s eighth issue of 2017, featuring an complete coverage from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals 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 eighth issue of 2017, featuring an complete coverage from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals and more is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
Fans who made it…
Dew looks to repeat in Moser Sportsman Shootout
Ray Dew is ready to defend his title as the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place Saturday, April 29, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex.
The NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place Saturday, April 29, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex.
Through a season long points battle in 2016, the top two Moser…
Chandler to recover at home, eager for racing return with her teams
Terry Chandler, who funds the Make-A-Wish and Infinite Hero Foundation Funny Car teams for Don Schumacher Racing, is resting at home after recent surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Many fans noticed that Terry Chandler wasn't at the starting line at Las Vegas two weeks ago celebrating when her Make-A-Wish Funny Car team and driver Tommy Johnson Jr. recorded their first win of the season in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers into Houston for first Texas stop
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series unleashes its powerful, nitro-burning machines on the Lone Star State for the first time in 2017 when it visits Royal Purple Raceway for the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals, April 21-23.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series unleashes its powerful, nitro-burning machines on the Lone Star State for the first time in 2017 when it visits Royal Purple Raceway for the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals, April 21-23. It marks the fifth of…
Langdon, Westerfield guest on WFO Radio
Shawn Langdon and Shane Westerfield guest on WFO Radio. Langdon, the 2013 Mello Yello Top Fuel world champion, discusses his new ride with Kalitta Motorsports and Westerfield talks about his hot start in Top Alcohol Funny Car. NHRA National Dragster…
Wolf signs on for full NHRA regional schedule with Booher Racing
After a promising two-race campaign in 2016, Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Kirk Wolf has committed to running a full schedule of races in 2017, driving the Booher Racing blown alcohol dragster at three national events and all North Central Region races.
After a promising two-race campaign in 2016, Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Kirk Wolf has committed to running a full schedule of races in 2017. He will again get behind the wheel of the Booher Racing blown alcohol dragster for three national events…
Former Top Fuel, Funny Car racer "Gentleman Hank" Johnson passes away
“Gentleman Hank” Johnson, one of the Northwest’s best nitro racers, passed away April 8 after a battle with cancer. He was 74.
Johnson, who began racing fuel dragsters in 1964 with a Chevy-powered rail, and partner Jim Dailey progressed along…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Dean Hall
Dean Hall’s win in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs was a thing of beauty that was highlighted by a rare perfect run in round two. Hall was never worse than .012 on the Tree as he drove his Korbel-backed Corvette to his third national event…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Chuck Phelps
The Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs class also featured a lot of great side-by-side racing, including the final round, where Chuck Phelps bagged his first national event win at the expense of multitime division champ Kyle Seipel. Phelps got off…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Rick Cates
The fifth time was the charm for emotional Super Gas winner Rick Cates, who completed a lengthy quest to win his first national event Wally by outrunning Tim Parker in the final round. Cates produced a time slip suitable for framing in round three…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Ryan Herem
The final of Super Comp featured two-time national champ Luke Bogacki and hired gun Ryan Herem. After an even start, Bogacki crossed the finish line first but paid the price with a 9.049 breakout on the altitude-adjusted 9.05 index. Herem, driving…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Stock winner Chris Hall
Utah’s Chris Hall picked up his first national event title when Phil Mandella Jr., the younger brother of Comp runner-up Tony, fouled in the Stock final. Hall would have been tough to beat regardless after a perfect .000 reaction time in his B/SA ’…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Mike Loge
Veteran West Coast Stock racer Mike Loge is now a perfect three-for-three in finals after driving his SS/LA Barracuda to the title-round win in Super Stock against fellow Mopar driver Tim Hall. Loge won the race, along with the Dodge/Plymouth Top…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Comp winner Alan Ellis
Alan Ellis, the 2013 Comp champion, drove his swift A/AA ’23-T to a final-round win over Tony Mandella in a rematch of the 2015 spring Las Vegas final. Both drivers were ready in the final with Ellis taking a slight .004 to .008 lead at the start…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Shane Westerfield
Shane Westerfield led from start to finish in Las Vegas after qualifying No. 1 in the Top Alcohol Funny Car field with a 5.521 in his CP/Carillo Camaro and then driving to race-day wins against Robert Turner, Nick Januik, and Doug Gordon, who ended…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Garrett Bateman
Garrett Bateman, last year’s seventh-ranked Top Alcohol Dragster driver, powered to a 5.384 in the final to defeat Casey Grisel, who smoked the tires just off the starting line. Bateman entered eliminations as the No. 2 qualifier and beat John Leach…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
Garrett Bateman won a Top Alcohol Dragster event in Las Vegas for the third consecutive season, and Shane Westerfield picked up his second Top Alcohol Funny Car title of 2017 to lead the list of winners at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
Garrett Bateman won a Top Alcohol Dragster event in Las Vegas for the third consecutive season, and Shane Westerfield picked up his second Top Alcohol Funny Car title of 2017 to lead the list of winners at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals. The…
NHRA Motorsports Museum Hot Rod Reunions return for 2017
The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance and California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California are returning to their traditional formats for the 2017 season.
The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance and California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California are returning to their traditional formats for the 2017 season.
The Hot Rod Reunions were started by…
Capps takes an IndyCar ridealong with legendary racer Andretti
NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps, a longtime fan of the Verizon IndyCar Series, got to see speed from a different perspective this weekend at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach -- as the passenger of legendary open-wheel racer Mario Andretti in the IndyCar Experience two-seater.
photos by Ron Lewis
NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps, a longtime fan of the Verizon IndyCar Series, got to see speed from a different perspective this weekend at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach -- as the passenger of legendary open-…
Vandergriff will return to Top Fuel in Houston
Bob Vandergriff Jr. will make his return to the Top Fuel cockpit at the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals in Houston, thanks to sponsorship from Valvoline. Vandergriff’s current plans call for three events.
Bob Vandergriff Jr. will make his return to the Top Fuel cockpit at the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals in Houston, thanks to sponsorship from Valvoline.
Vandergriff’s current plans call for three events, also including the NHRA Southern Nationals…
Langdon to drive third Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel car
Team Kalitta is expanding to a third full-time Top Fuel dragster team beginning with the next event in Houston. The machine will be backed by Global Electronic Technology with 2013 Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon as the driver.
Team Kalitta is expanding to a third full-time Top Fuel dragster team beginning with the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ next event in Houston. The machine will be backed by Global Electronic Technology with 2013 Top Fuel world champion Shawn…
Tickets on sale for 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
Tickets are now on sale for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race, Aug. 30-Sept. 4 at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Tickets are now on sale for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race, Aug. 30-Sept. 4 at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
To purchase general-admission or reserved seats for the…