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NHRA Rookie of the Year contender? Walk 1,000 feet with Pro Stock's Dallas Glenn
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Cruz Pedregon looks to keep rolling at Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals
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Alexis DeJoria keeps moving forward as she tries to close in on first win of 2021
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Mopar Funny Car team readies for Western Swing kickoff at Mile-High Nationals
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Austin Prock proved he's ready to return to Top Fuel at a moment's notice in Norwalk
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Horsepower’s glorious ripples, flames, and fury in super-slow motion from Norwalk
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Watch! Ford’s Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 become quickest electric car in the world
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Crew chief Mike Kloeber provides more details about Norwalk driver swap
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Amazing moment of the week: Dom Lagana fires up Nitro Ninja Funny Car
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Cruise nights return to Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona
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DSR Top Fuelers test at Indy in advance of Western Swing kickoff next week
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Luigi Novelli is on the comeback trail, thanks in part to the NHRA medical team
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It's been seven years since John Force led in Funny Car points—Watch him mount his comeback
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Ron Capps vs. Terry Haddock: Round-one rematch—Is this Funny Car's unlikely new rivalry?
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For Travis Shumake, it's about reconnecting, representing, and just being himself
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Fan perspective: 70 reasons why NHRA Drag Racing is the best sport on earth
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Watch! Shawn Langdon prevent catastrophic engine failure in super slow-mo
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No rust: Austin Prock reaches Top Fuel semifinals in fill-in role in Norwalk
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Ride along in Tim Wilkerson's nitro Funny Car—But hang on tight!
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In-car footage of Greg Anderson as he marches toward Pro Stock win 97
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Five things we learned from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
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Austin Prock to the rescue; how the 2019 rookie of the year got a ride in Norwalk
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Success at Norwalk just seems to come naturally for Andrew Hines
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Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Steve Johnson trying to build on impressive win
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Leah Pruett has her game face on (literally) as team plunges into Norwalk race
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Justin Ashley after a big result in first Top Fuel appearance in Norwalk
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Red-hot John Force looks to keep rolling, put on a show in Norwalk
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See it for yourself! Ford’s Cobra Jet 1400 to run at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
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Points leader Bob Tasca III focused on Norwalk repeat, long-term success
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Erica Enders is nominated for The ESPYS Award for Best Driver—Vote here!
J.R. Todd and Todd Smith on how to free a stuck clutch pedal with the throttle
When the clutch pedal in J.R. Todd’s Funny Car got hung up at the starting line in round two of the 2021 U.S. Nationals he could have aborted the run. But with a blip of the throttle, Todd staged the car, freed the clutch, and got the holeshot on Cruz Pedregon.
Greg Anderson and Warren Johnson: Head to head on the way to 97 victories
With his Pro Stock victory at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, Greg Anderson tied Warren Johnson for the class lead in victories at 97. NHRA historian and statistician Bob Frey took a deep dive into the numbers that make up their totals.
With his Pro Stock victory at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, Greg Anderson tied Warren Johnson for the class lead in victories at 97. NHRA historian and statistician Bob Frey took a deep dive into the numbers that make…
Five things we learned at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals
From incredible performances, memorable storylines, and a fanbase that had the facility buzzing, these playoffs are off and running in spectacular fashion. With the next playoff race coming in days, here are five things we learned at Maple Grove Raceway.
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship is officially here and it was hard to top the action that took place during a picture-perfect weekend at Maple Grove Raceway.
From incredible performances, memorable storylines and a fanbase that had the…
Doug Foley running special Sept. 11 tribute at Maple Grove Raceway
The remembrance Foley and his team put together on their dragster was on display at 300 mph during this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway, and it’s an anniversary that hits especially close to home for Foley.
On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Doug Foley felt it was important to put together a special tribute on his Top Fuel dragster.
The remembrance his team put together on their dragster is on display at 300 mph during this…
Angelle Sampey racing for more than just wins at Maple Grove Raceway
Racing at Maple Grove Raceway has always been special for Angelle Sampey, but winning has taken on an even bigger meaning right now for the three-time world champion following the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in her home state of Louisiana.
Racing at Maple Grove Raceway has always been special for Angelle Sampey, but winning has taken on an even bigger meaning right now for the three-time world champion.
Her first victory in Pro Stock Motorcycle came 25 years ago at the track and…
Mike Salinas confident his team on the verge of a breakthrough victory
Salinas figures he’s a win waiting to happen. He’s been close, so the Top Fuel driver figures this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway is the perfect time to get that victory.
Mike Salinas figures he’s a win waiting to happen. He’s been close, and he certainly has a dragster capable of doing it, so the Top Fuel driver figures now is as good a time as ever to pick up his first victory this season.
He’s currently sixth…
Racing close to home, Kyle Koretsky looks to keep rolling
The way Kyle Koretsky sees it, the best way to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss is to have success at your home NHRA track, and he gets that chance at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The way Kyle Koretsky sees it, the best way to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss is to have success at your home NHRA track.
Koretsky will get that chance at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, which takes…
Matt Smith chasing fifth world title as Countdown to the Championship opens
Matt Smith’s dominant 2021 season in Pro Stock Motorcycle included four victories and six final-round appearances, giving him the points lead as the Countdown to the Championship opens at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway.
Matt Smith’s dominant 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season in Pro Stock Motorcycle included four victories and six final-round appearances, giving him the points lead as the Countdown to the Championship opens this weekend’s 36th annual…
Preparing for the Countdown to the Championship: What it takes to win
The 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship starts this weekend at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Reading. Steve Torrence, Antron Brown, and John Force share their views of the playoff battles that await.
Behind the scenes video: Victory and jubilation at the 2021 JEGS Allstars
For many NHRA Sportsman racers, winning the JEGS Allstars is a career-defining moment. Take a candid look behind the scenes of the victory celebration from this year’s Allstars bash at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
What do John Force, Ron Capps, and Robert Hight all have in common?
Did you know these three Funny Car racers are the only ones to qualify for every NHRA Countdown to the Championship since the NHRA began using that format?
Who was the last female Top Fuel winner of the U.S. Nationals?
She's a living legend who continues to inspire racers with her tenacity and skill. You guessed it—Shirley Muldowney.
Crew Chief Confidential: Tim Fabrisi on the changes to John Force's cockpit
Reaction times are critical, even in a modern Funny Car. Tim Fabrisi, Co-Crew-Chief for John Force, explains how the team has tuned Force's Funny Car seat for maximum benefit.
Jordan Vandergriff asks his fellow drivers: 'What does Indy mean to you?'
Top Fuel pilot Jordan Vandergriff might not be driving this weekend at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, but he's still deep into the Indy mystique as he asked a number of drivers what Indy means to them.
Indy rain delay presents interesting dilemma for Vance & Hines team
For one of the few times in either of their careers, Vance & Hines teammates Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec are faced with the possibility of missing the Countdown to the Championship playoffs in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
There are few things worse than a rain delay at the races, but the storm that currently has action on hold at the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals is particularly taxing for the Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team.
After sitting out the first…
No longer just a driver, Tripp Tatum embraces challenges of team ownership
Tripp Tatum has had his name on the side of a racecar before, but usually just by the cockpit of a rented car. The body panels on the brand-new car that he rolled out of the trailer in Indy are emblazoned with Tripp Tatum Racing, signifying his graduation from driver to driver/owner.
Tripp Tatum has had his name on the side of a racecar before, but usually just by the cockpit of a rented car. The body panels on the brand-new Morgan Lucas Racing-chassised car that he rolled out of the trailer in Indy are emblazoned with Tripp…
Tommy Johnson Jr. ready for challenge of helping teammate, winning Indy
Tommy Johnson Jr. is used to pressure, but he felt a whole different kind of pressure Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis when he was called in at the last minute to replace Don Schumacher Racing teammate Matt Hagan.
Tommy Johnson Jr. is used to pressure. He’s been driving nitro cars since the late 1980s and been in the thick of numerous championship battles, but the popular Iowa transplant felt a whole different kind of pressure Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway at…
Alex Laughlin and Bobby Bode are both looking for some Indy firsts
Alex Laughlin is a past U.S. Nationals Pro Stockchamp trying to qualify for the first time in Top Fuel while Bobby Bode is just hoping to make his first Indy field in Funny Car. Here's a look back at their memorable Fridays.
Josh Hart's rookie Top Fuel season is stacked with a pro crew
Josh Hart might be a Top Fuel rookie, but he knows how to run an NHRA race team — and who to partner with to do his best in the big show at the Big Go.
History and magic of U.S. Nationals brings out the best in J.R. Todd in Indy
J.R. Todd has been going to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis since he was 10, knowing what performing well at the U.S. Nationals can do for a racer’s legacy.
J.R. Todd has been going to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis since he was 10, knowing what performing well at the U.S. Nationals can do for a racer’s legacy.
Over the years, he saw all the top stars bring out their big guns, eager to leave their…
Shawn Langdon looks to go back-to-back in Top Fuel at U.S. Nationals
Shawn Langdon knows has picked up two wins at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, annually the biggest race of the NHRA season, and will try to make it two in a row as the world’s biggest drag race takes place this weekend in Indianapolis.
Shawn Langdon knows what it’s like to win on drag racing’s biggest stage, as the former NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world champ has picked up two wins at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, which is annually the biggest race of the NHRA…
Tim Wilkerson pushing forward after strong turnaround weekend in Brainerd
After a pair of recent mishaps threw his racing season for a loop, Tim Wilkerson figured he had two choices: throw up his arms or dig in. It doesn't take much of an expert to know which option the Funny Car veteran would select.
After a pair of recent mishaps threw his racing season for a loop, Tim Wilkerson figured he had two choices after scuffing the wall and enduring a huge fireball explosion in Sonoma and suffering a crash in Topeka.
It doesn't take much of an…
Already in playoff mode, Top Fuel’s Clay Millican surging at the perfect time
Thanks to a recent resurgence, Clay Millican isn’t sweating the rigors of the Countdown to the Championship or the increased intensity that usually comes along when the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals arrive over Labor Day weekend.
Clay Millican isn’t sweating the rigors of the Countdown to the Championship or the increased intensity that usually comes along when the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals arrive over Labor Day weekend.
That’s because the last couple months have…
Following Brainerd win, Matt Hagan's team looks for more success at Indy
Matt Hagan and the Mopar Funny Car team picked up their second win of the season last week in Brainerd. Now, they're focused on winning the sport's premiere event, the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals.
TJ Zizzo explains how the passion of his volunteer team drives his Top Fuel success
The Rust-Oleum Top Fuel team was built by combining members whose love of the sport is unsurpassed, and that commitment is part of what makes them so competitive with people who race for a living.
Brittany Force matches a Top Fuel record that's stood for 12 years
At the 2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Brittany Force became the first Top Fuel driver to qualify number one in five consecutive races since the Al-Anabi Top Fueler.
Crew Chief Confidential: Jimmy Prock's recipe for horsepower
Compression ratio, ignition timing, fuel curve, and supercharger drive speed all factor into making horsepower with a nitro-burning Hemi. NHRA on FOX's Bruno Massel asks Prock to share his philosophy on making power.
Progress is evident for Blake Alexander and the Head Racing team
In the last three races, Blake Alexander has qualified No. 6, No. 3, and No. 5 in the Funny Car class and last week in Topeka, he was rewarded with his first semifinal finish of the season. That represents true progress for one of the sport’s best independent Funny Car teams, and for Alexander and owner/crew chief Jim Head it’s easy for them to pinpoint the turning point of their season.
In the last three races, Blake Alexander has qualified No. 6, No. 3, and No. 5 in the Funny Car class, and last week in Topeka, he was rewarded with his first semifinal finish of the season. That represents true progress for one of the sport’s best…
Pro Mod veteran Doug Winters eager to make first visit to Brainerd
The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will head to Brainerd International Raceway for the first time in class history and that makes for a special weekend for veteran Doug Winters.
The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will head to Brainerd International Raceway for the first time in class history and that makes for a special weekend for veteran Doug Winters.
It’s one of the few…
Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence looks for first career win in Brainerd
Steve Torrence has done a lot of amazing things in his career, including winning four world championships and 50 national events, but the one thing that the reigning Top Fuel champ has never done is win the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
During his incredible run that started during the 2017 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Top Fuel star Steve Torrence has won a tremendous number of races, as well as three consecutive championships. But none of the 38 victories in that…