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The March issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and packed with interesting feature stories, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes will celebrate 75 years of success at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals this weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
Two iconic brands have been fixtures in the drag racing universe for nearly a century. Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes are celebrating 75 years of success heading into the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals this weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip…
Second-generation Southern California driver Jason Rupert will kick off his five-race schedule at his home track of In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip at this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals flying the colors of Shell Roofing Solutions Group on his Mustang Funny Car.
Second-generation Southern California Funny Car driver Jason Rupert will kick off his five-race schedule on the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at his home track of In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip at this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA…
Ryan Horan drove the Infinity Plumbing Designs Camaro to a huge victory, beating past world champ Bobby Cottrell and the Speed Shop Camaro. 4.70 to 4.82.
Ryan Horan drove the Infinity Plumbing Designs Camaro to a huge victory, beating past world champ Bobby Cottrell and the Speed Shop Camaro. 4.70 to 4.82.
In addition to the thrilling Mission Foods and Congruity Pro Mod action, six Lucas Oil Series race champions were also crowned at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, led by Jeff Taylor, who scored his 51st career win.
In addition to the thrilling NHRA MIssion Foods Drag Racing Series and Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series action, six NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series race champions were also crowned at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Jeff Taylor earned the…
Planning to attend or even watch the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
Planning to attend or even watch the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry…
Pro Mod driver Mike Stavrinos claimed double Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series trophies at Firebird Motorsports Park this weekend when he won the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals a day after winning the postponed Gainesville event.
Pro Mod driver Mike Stavrinos claimed double Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series trophies at Firebird Motorsports Park this weekend when he won the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals a day after winning the postponed Gainesville event.
It…
Top Fuel newcomer Travis Shumake delivered another standout performance last weekend at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park, clocking a blistering 330.88 mph pass during the opening round of Sunday’s NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series eliminations
Top Fuel newcomer Travis Shumake delivered another standout performance last weekend at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park, clocking a blistering 330.88 mph pass during the opening round of Sunday’s NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
During the first round of Funny Car eliminations at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Ron Capps suffered an explosion before the finish line. His car crossed the center line and struck the left guardwall before coming to a stop. Capps was alert and exited the car under his own power and was examined onsite by the NHRA Medical Team before being released.
During the first round of Funny Car eliminations at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park, Ron Capps suffered an explosion before the finish line. His car crossed the center line and struck the left guardwall before coming to a…
Mike Stavrinos enjoyed a spectacular Saturday at a sold-out Firebird Motorsports Park, winning his first career Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series race, defeating Rickie Smith in the final round of the postponed NHRA Gatornationals and also qualifying No. 1 for this weekend’s Arizona Nationals in Phoenix.
Mike Stavrinos enjoyed a spectacular Saturday at a sold-out Firebird Motorsports Park, winning his first career Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series race, defeating Rickie Smith in the final round of the postponed NHRA Gatornationals and also…
For the third straight year, NHRA and officials at Firebird Motorsports Park announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
For the third straight year, NHRA and officials at Firebird Motorsports Park announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
The huge fanbase in the Phoenix area continued to pack the historic facility, which is…
Following a highly successful Phoenix debut last year, the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series is set for a spectacular encore in 2025, running eliminations from the opener in Gainesville during qualifying on Friday and Saturday, heading directly into eliminations for the NHRA Arizona Nationals Sunday.
Following a highly successful Phoenix debut for the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series last year, the category is set for a spectacular race weekend for an encore in 2025.
NHRA Pro Mod will run eliminations from the opener in Gainesville…
Phoenix-based USD, which has been servicing customers in the southwest for more than 45 years, will be featured on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at this weekend's NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Coming off one of the best weekends of his drag racing career, Buddy Hull is ready to keep that momentum flowing at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. USD, which has been servicing customers in the southwest for more than 45 years with a commitment to…
FVP has been named Official Battery of NHRA as part of a multiyear partnership beginning with the 2025 season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
FVP has been named Official Battery of NHRA as part of a multiyear partnership beginning with the 2025 season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
A longtime partner of NHRA, FVP was previously Preferred Battery of NHRA before moving…
The arrival of several competitive injected nitro entries in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class has drawn much-needed attention to the class, but also presented a few challenges. Here's a look at the current state of the category.
19 Mar 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
In July 2022, after much research and deliberation, the NHRA Technical Department announced that an injected nitro combination would be added to the Top Alcohol Funny Car class beginning with the start of the 2023 season.
At the time, the new…
Top Dragster racer Mike Knott has purchased Brandon Booher's Top Alcohol Dragster and is currently preparing to make his official NHRA debut in the class in 2026.
Mike Knott came up through the drag racing ranks, from Jr. Dragsters and bracket cars to Top Dragster, he always had his eye on the Top Alcohol Dragster category. Now 35, Knott is taking steps towards that goal after purchasing a chassis with plans…
Statement from Foley & Lew team on the passing of Tim Lewis:
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our longtime team leader and, more importantly, our friend, Tim Lewis. Tim was a successful businessman…
Bernie Fedderly, whose mechanical magic propelled drivers to winner’s circles and world championships over a Hall of Fame career, passed away March 15. He was 83.
Bernie Fedderly, whose mechanical magic propelled drivers to winner’s circles and world championships over a Hall of Fame career, passed away March 15. He was 83.
Fedderly, a one-time fleet mechanic for a Canadian dairy company, found his place…
Thunder Valley Dragways, located between Marion and Parker, S.D., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5).
Thunder Valley Dragways has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5).
First opened in 1967 as an NHRA member track, Thunder Valley Dragways, which is located between Marion and Parker, S.D., is…
Phoenix native and NHRA Top Fuel driver Travis Shumake will return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at his home track, Firebird Motorsports Park, for the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Phoenix native and NHRA Top Fuel driver Travis Shumake will return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at his home track, Firebird Motorsports Park, for the NHRA Arizona Nationals, March 21-23.
Coming off a series of low 3.70-…
NHRA officials have announced that side-mounted aerodynamic body panels in Top Fuel, commonly referred to within the class as “mud flaps,” will be optional for the next four races while NHRA evaluates their effectiveness.
NHRA officials have announced that side-mounted aerodynamic body panels in Top Fuel, commonly referred to within the class as “mud flaps,” will be optional for the next four races, starting at the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix on March…
The induction recognized Wally Parks' lasting impact on motorsports, celebrating his contributions before an audience of racing legends, including Roger Penske, Richard Petty, and Rick Ware.
This prestigious West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame evening dinner brought hundreds of people together and was held in conjunction with the NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.…
Chase Williams,Tyler Bohannon, and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., led the list of winners as the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals took place at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, La.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Chase Williams, Carthage, Texas, '14 dragster, B/ED, 6.944, 157.32 def. Hall Casey,…
Dean Carter, Kyle Ratcliff, and Ron Browning led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at No Problem Raceway.
The following are Thursday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at No Problem Raceway:
The following are Friday's final results (alky) from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central…
Albuquerque Dragway, which has enjoyed a long and extensive drag racing history dating back to 1963, is back in the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Pacific Division (Division 7).
Albuquerque Dragway is back in the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Pacific Division (Division 7).
Albuquerque Dragway has enjoyed a long and extensive drag racing history dating back to 1963. The standout facility has been a…
Racers and teams within the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Series, along with the NHRA, have made the decision to run eliminations from the postponed Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals.
After further consideration, racers and teams within the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Series, along with the NHRA, have made the decision to run eliminations from the postponed Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at the upcoming NHRA Arizona…
Planning to attend or even watch the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
Planning to attend or even watch the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a…
Rock-and-roll music legend and Arizona native Alice Cooper is set to perform at the “Off the Track” concert at the Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds on Saturday, March 22 as part of the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals weekend, March 21-23.
Rock-and-roll music legend and Arizona native Alice Cooper is set to perform at the “Off the Track” concert at the Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds on Saturday, March 22 as part of the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals weekend, March 21-23.…
Robert Hight has confirmed that he is stepping down as president of John Force Racing, confident that the company is in capable hands moving forward.
“I had 30 great years at JFR,” Hight said. “But being out of the car last year made me realize…
As a result of inclement weather, racing in the Lucas Oil Series sportsman classes and the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown were not completed as scheduled during the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The following is an overview of each category and the amended schedule.
As a result of inclement weather, racing in the Lucas Oil Series sportsman classes and the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown were not completed as scheduled during the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
“After consultation with the remaining…