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The Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance won’t be the only thing returning to the track at Route 66 Raceway as Chicagoland Top Fuel veteran T.J. Zizzo will be making his first start in almost two years with a new car and new parts.
Second-year Pro Stock driver and reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso is eager to test her skills against some of the best and brightest stars in Pro Stock in the first-ever NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout.
Second-year Pro Stock driver and reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso says she is proud to be one of eight Pro Stock drivers set to compete in the first-ever NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout, which will take place on Saturday, May 20 as…
Nine champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, led by Sean Bellemeur, who continued an amazing win streak at zMax Dragway that dates back more than two years.
Nine champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, led by Sean Bellemeur, who continued an amazing win streak at zMax Dragway that dates back more than two years.
Three-time world…
The field is set for the first-ever NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout, which will take place on Saturday, May 20 as part of the NHRA’s return to Chicago at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance at Route 66 Raceway.
The field is set for the first-ever NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout, which will take place on Saturday, May 20 as part of the NHRA’s return to Chicago at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance at Route…
The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte never seems to disappoint when it comes to dramatic moments, and this year's event was no different. After much debate, we've been able to condense an entire weekend's worth of action into the five things we learned the most from.
01 May 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
GAIGE HERRERA IS THE REAL DEAL
OK, so we pretty much knew this when he dominated the season opener in Gainesville, but just in case there was an ounce of lingering doubt, Herrera put it to rest by winning his second straight Pro Stock…
After securing the first No. 1 qualifying position of his career on Saturday, Lenny Lottig and his ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies Chevrolet COPO Camaro scored his first win of the season and third of his career Sunday at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
After securing the first No. 1 qualifying position of his career on Saturday, Lenny Lottig and his ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies Chevrolet COPO Camaro would rally to win his first win of the season and third of his career on Sunday at the Circle K…
Justin Bond stayed perfect during the 2023 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, picking up his second straight win on Sunday as part of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Justin Bond stayed perfect during the 2023 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, picking up his second straight win on Sunday as part of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.…
Scrappers Racing has announced a new partnership with Gerber Collision & Glass for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway and the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, Ill.
Scrappers Racing has announced a new partnership with Gerber Collision & Glass for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway and the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, Ill.
Gerber Collision…
The longest-running major racing event in the Northwest, the Ignitor Opener presented by The Blower Shop, returns to Firebird Raceway May 6-7. Firebird’s granddaddy event originated in 1971, a staple in Idaho’s greater Treasure Valley for 52 years.
The longest-running major racing event in the Northwest, the Ignitor Opener presented by The Blower Shop, returns to Firebird Raceway May 6-7. Firebird’s granddaddy event originated in 1971, a staple in Idaho’s greater Treasure Valley for 52 years…
The wild and exciting FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports returns to action at one of the biggest spectacles in drag racing, bringing their unpredictable action to zMAX Dragway as part of this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
The wild and exciting FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports returns to action at one of the biggest spectacles in drag racing, bringing their unpredictable action to zMAX Dragway as part of this weekend’s Circle K…
Due to the impending weather forecast, this weekend’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Spring Spectacle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has been postponed. It has been rescheduled to August 4-6. All entry fees and crew passes will be honored for the rescheduled event.
Due to the impending weather forecast, this weekend’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Spring Spectacle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has been postponed. It has been rescheduled to August 4-6. All entry fees and crew passes will be honored for…
For more than 30 years, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer and team owner Steve Johnson has made reaching out to students a flagship program of his organization. The latest vehicle for that initiative comes in the form of the Be A Technician scholarships.
For more than 30 years, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer and team owner Steve Johnson has made reaching out to students a flagship program of his organization. The latest vehicle for that initiative comes in the form of the Be A Technician…
The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte will have almost as much happening off the track as on, including a four-wide skydive "race," stage shows, autograph sessions, marching bands, and much, much more.
The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will feature thrilling four-wide competition in eight classes: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod, and Flexjet NHRA Factory…
The children of NHRA stars Steve Torrence, Joey Gladstone, Troy Coughlin Jr., Josh Hart, and Blake Alexander will go five-wide on the return road at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in the first Toddler Tricycle Nationals, the next step for them after 2022's Baby Walker Nationals.
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Elite Motorsports announced that Pete Berner is joining their team to pilot one of two Mountain Motor Pro Stock machines competing in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series this season.
Elite Motorsports announced that Pete Berner is joining their team to pilot one of two Mountain Motor Pro Stock machines competing in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series this season.
Berner’s name is synonymous with Mountain Motor Pro Stock…
Before the incredible sights and sounds of 44,000-horsepower come alive at zMAX Dragway at this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, a thrilling crossover event featuring stars from the NHRA and NASCAR will help kick off an unforgettable weekend at the “Bellagio of Drag Strips.”
Before the incredible sights and sounds of 44,000-horsepower come alive at zMAX Dragway at this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, a thrilling crossover event featuring stars from the NHRA and NASCAR will help kick off an unforgettable…
Rodger Brogdon, Harvey Emmons, and Brad Plourd led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at Thunder Valley Raceway Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Rodger Brogdon, Tomball, Texas, '20 Camaro, B/AA, 7.964,…
Larry Pritchett, Tyler Caheely, and Jeff Longhany led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action with the Strawberry Shakedown at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park:
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division Strawberry Shakedown at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., '09…
NHRA and the Bandimere family have jointly announced that the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals on July 14-16 at Bandimere Speedway will be the last NHRA national event at the historic track just outside of Denver.
NHRA and the Bandimere family have jointly announced that the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals on July 14-16 at Bandimere Speedway will be the last NHRA national event at the historic track just outside of Denver.
For the past…
Shawn Cowie, Sean Bellemeur, and Scott McClay led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action with a doubleheader event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.301, 276.18 def.…
The fourth 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring the inaugural list of NHRA's most influential people of 2023 and national event coverage from Phoenix and Pomona, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
Chad Axford claimed his second NHRA national event victory and first since the 2108 JEGS SPORTSnationals when he topped Division 6 champ Dylan Hough in the Right Trailers Top Dragster final. Axford put together a nearly unbeatable run with a .008…
Using a .002 light and a 7.157 on his 7.14 dial, Sammy Gonzales defeated reigning Right Trailers Top Sportsman champ Lance Abbott to win his first NHRA national event title. Abbott broke out by .02-second in his Chevy S-10.
Chris Bishop made the long tow south from Minnesota pay off with his first national event win in his first national event final—round appearance, taking the Super Gas trophy by a mere 002-second. Bishop got out on Bill Dennis then fended him off…
Drag racing driving instructor Thomas Bayer put his theory into practice and walked away with his milestone 10th career win, scoring in Super Comp in Phoenix for the second time in his career. After a near-even start, Bayer eked past homestate…
Former world champ Jody Lang claimed his 33rd national event victory and his fifth in Phoenix when he stopped Tony DeFrank in the Stock final. Lang cruised to the win in his L/SA Malibu after DeFrank slowed. Both drivers were solid off the starting…
Brad Burton was nearly perfect in his win over Kyle Rizzoli in the Phoenix Super Stock final. Burton, a two-time Stock world champ, cut a .000 light and ran 9.332 against his 9.33 dial to seal the win as Rizzoli broke out by two-hundredths.
Three-time world Bruno Massel Jr. collected career win No. 16, heeling his venerable turbocharged CC/AT '10 Cobalt to a final-round victory over longtime Comp racer Ralph Van Paepeghem. Massel got a better reaction time ran a (-.53) 7.04 to chase…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Silver Dollar Raceway and the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Thunder Valley Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Silver Dollar Raceway and the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Thunder Valley Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting…
Eight champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, led by Tony Stewart, who scored his first career national event win in Top Alcohol Dragster.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, eight champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, led by Tony Stewart, who…