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The 2nd annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled over the weekend at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, with a live global audience watching the coronations on the NHRA stage.
The 2nd annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled over the weekend at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, with a live global audience watching the coronations on the NHRA stage. The program, created by…
The 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis provided three days packed with major announcements of interest and importance to NHRA racers, fans, and sponsors, including new events, partnerships, and schedules.
The 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis provided three days packed with major announcements of interest and importance to NHRA racers, fans, and sponsors.
Among the biggest and most exciting news was the announcement of a a special two-day exhibition…
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart announced during the 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis that his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team will chase the championship with the official support of Snap-on Tools.
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart announced during the 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis that his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team will chase the championship with the official support of Snap-on Tools.
The iconic brand will join R+…
With two additional events on the season, the NHRA has announced its 11-race schedule for the 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which will also include a Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals event and the California Hot Rod Reunion.
With two additional events on the season, the NHRA has announced its 11-race schedule for the 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which will also include a Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals event and the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by…
The popular Legends Nitro Series will return in 2025 with a 10-race schedule spanning events in the six-race NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series and four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events, including the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
The popular Legends Nitro Series will return in 2025 with a 10-race schedule spanning events in the six-race NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series and four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events. For the first time, the nostalgic, nitro-burning…
As the 2024 Performance Racing Industry PRI Show enters its final day, the NHRA on FOX stage is set to deliver another action-packed lineup of interviews, insights, and announcements. Day Three promises to be a great conclusion to the show,…
Pro Mod racer Spencer Hyde will fill the open seat at Jim Head Racing for the entire NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series in 2025.
The 33-year-old from Ontario, Canada, will immediately begin acclimating himself to the Ford Mustang Funny…
NHRA officials have announced that PJH Trackbite has been named the “Official Traction Compound of NHRA,” beginning during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as part of a long-term partnership.
NHRA officials have announced that PJH Trackbite has been named the “Official Traction Compound of NHRA,” beginning during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as part of a long-term partnership.
The 2025 season begins March 6-9…
As part of a multiyear partnership, officials at NHRA have announced that Red Line Oil has been named the presenting sponsor of the annual NHRA Crew of the Year award.
As part of a multiyear partnership, officials at NHRA have announced that Red Line Oil has been named the presenting sponsor of the annual NHRA Crew of the Year award.
Presented at the annual NHRA Awards Ceremony following the season in the NHRA…
As the second day of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show kicks into high gear, N
Morning Highlights: Start Your Day with Champions and Legends
The day begins at 9:00 AM with NHRA Division 6 Director…
Old World Industries has announced a multiyear extension with John Force Racing that includes primary sponsorship of the Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS in which Jack Beckman will pursue the Funny Car championship in the NHRA’s 2025 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Old World Industries has announced a multiyear extension with John Force Racing that includes primary sponsorship of the Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS in which Jack Beckman will pursue the Funny Car championship in the NHRA’s 2025 Mission…
For the first time in NHRA history, there will be four-wide racing in the Countdown to the Championship. NHRA and zMAX Dragway officials announced the first four-wide playoff race at the revamped NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals, Sept. 19-21, 2025, at zMAX Dragway.
For the first time in NHRA history, there will be four-wide racing in the Countdown to the Championship. NHRA and zMAX Dragway officials announced today the first four-wide playoff race, as the revamped NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals will take place…
The NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League Right Trailers Western Conference Finals returns to Texas Motorplex on June 13-15, and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals will take place July 17-19 at Bristol Dragway.
The dates are set for two of the marquee highlights during the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League season, as the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals returns to famed Texas Motorplex on June 13-15 and the Right…
For the first time ever, NAPA will team up with NHRA as an official partner, becoming the “Official Auto Parts Store of NHRA” as part of an exciting multi-year agreement.
For the first time ever, NAPA will team up with NHRA as an official partner, becoming the “Official Auto Parts Store of NHRA” as part of an exciting multi-year agreement.
NHRA and NAPA officials have announced a long-term partnership, which is…
NHRA officials have announced that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has signed a long-term extension to continue as the naming rights sponsor of Indianapolis Raceway Park.
NHRA officials announced today that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has signed a long-term extension to continue as the naming rights sponsor of Indianapolis Raceway Park…
Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials revealed a series of special plans today to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials revealed a series of special plans today to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
NHRA revealed a special 75th…
Right Trailers and LB Trailers announced the Racers selected for their 2025 Motorsports Team at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis on the NHRA stage.
Right Trailers and LB Trailers announced the Racers selected for their 2025 Motorsports Team at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis on the NHRA stage.
This announcement showcases a powerful and engaged group of racers…
NHRA has announced the 2025 season schedules for the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, Holley EFI NHRA Factory X, Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle.
NHRA has announced the 2025 season schedule for each of its five specialty classes.
The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X, Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain…
NHRA and FOX Sports have announced the television schedule for the upcoming 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, which includes eight broadcasts on the FOX broadcast network.
NHRA officials and FOX Sports have announced the television schedule for the upcoming 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, which includes eight broadcasts on the FOX broadcast network.
All 20 races, along with the NHRA All-Star…
Pro Stock to compete at 18 races with GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout moving to Norwalk; Pro Stock Motorcycle to race at 15 events and GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout again in Sonoma
NHRA has announced the 2025 schedule for the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, including the dates for the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout in both categories.
The talent-heavy Pro Stock…
NHRA officials have announced the creation of a special two-day exhibition showcase race, a new event featuring big-name NHRA stars racing at an NHRA member track. The first showcase event, the NHRA Peach State Showcase of Speed, will take place Oct. 24-25, 2025, at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga.
NHRA officials today announced the creation of a special two-day exhibition showcase race, a new event featuring big-name NHRA stars racing at an NHRA Member Track. The first showcase event, the Peach State NHRA Showcase of Speed, will take place…
The town of Brownsburg, Ind., home to the NHRA North Central Division and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, recently hosted their annual holiday parade which featured a significant NHRA drag racing presence.
The town of Brownsburg, Ind., home to the NHRA North Central Division and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, recently hosted their annual holiday parade which featured a significant drag racing presence.
The nighttime parade, which is…
NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car racers put on a heck of a show in 2024, with everything from new winners to record fields to perfect points totals. It’s difficult to single out the 10 most memorable moments from each NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season, but we’ve done just that.
09 Dec 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car racers put on a heck of a show in 2024, with everything from new winners to record fields to perfect points totals. It’s difficult to single out the 10 most memorable moments from each NHRA Lucas…
Evan Jonat has been named NHRA Senior Vice President of National Events. Jonat, who is based out of NHRA’s San Dimas, Calif., office, has been NHRA Vice President of Live Events since 2018, first joining NHRA in 2007 as a field marketing manager.
Evan Jonat has been named NHRA Senior Vice President of National Events. Jonat, who is based out of NHRA’s San Dimas, Calif., office, has been NHRA Vice President of Live Events since 2018, first joining NHRA in 2007 as a field marketing manager. In…
Clinton Snead has been named the new NHRA Director of Engineering, returning to NHRA from Toyota Racing Development, where he served as senior engineer.
Clinton Snead has been named the new NHRA Director of Engineering.
Snead returns to NHRA from Toyota Racing Development, where he served as senior engineer. He worked with Top Fuel and Funny Car teams to improve on-track performance, as…
Tickets are now on sale for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, which takes place March 27-30, 2025, as NHRA celebrates 65 years of the historic race next season at the legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Fans can also see the return to four qualifying sessions for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Tickets are now on sale for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, which takes place March 27-30, 2025, as NHRA celebrates 65 years of the historic race next season at the legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
The Lucas Oil NHRA…
The NHRA National Dragster staff wraps up and recaps a thrilling 2024 NHRA season with a monster 244-page December issue packed with reflections and memories of the year.
With thousands of racers and hundreds of events to choose from, it’s just about impossible to pick just 10 favorite moments from the recently completed 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, but once again, we’ve managed to sift through an entire…
Tony Stewart Racing has announced that Mike Knudsen has been promoted to crew chief on Matt Hagan’s Funny Car, with Phil Shuler joining the championship-winning team heading into 2025.
Tony Stewart Racing has announced that Mike Knudsen has been promoted to crew chief on Matt Hagan’s Funny Car, with Phil Shuler joining the championship-winning team heading into 2025.
Veteran co-crew chief Knudsen, who is getting promoted to…
It may be hard to be perfect, but don’t tell that to NHRA’s Sportsman racers, who flirt with perfection with regularity at both ends of the racetrack, and were rewarded by NHRA throughout the season for their accomplishments.
It may be hard to be perfect, but don’t tell that to NHRA’s Sportsman racers, who flirt with perfection with regularity at both ends of the racetrack.
NHRA has two programs in place to reward perfection on the racetrack, the Trip Zip club for…