
2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Stock champion Greg Rowe
Greg Rowe survived several tough battles to reach the Stock final, where he took out Adam Davis to win for the fifth time, including three at Atlanta Dragway. The final was a heads-up, no-breakout battle featuring a pair of K/SA…
2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Super Stock champion Kent Hanley
Kent Hanley drove to a pair of final rounds in Atlanta and earned a split with a win in Super Stock and a runner-up in Super Comp. In the Super Stock final, Hanley took on second-generation racer Brett Candies and put together a solid…
2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Mathew Gill
Matt Gill drove to his first national event final in Atlanta and delivered a win in his Moduline Cabinets Camaro. Gill qualified No. 1 with a competitive 5.481 and delivered a narrow 5.522 to 5.542 win against Bob McCosh in the Top…
2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster champion Rich McPhillips Jr.
Rich McPhillips Jr, and his father, Rich Sr., have become a formidable team as tuners for a variety of drivers, including Troy Coughlin Jr. and current drivers Matt Cummings and Jasmine Salinas. In Atlanta, McPhillips took the wheel…
Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Sportsman highlights
The Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, the final NHRA national event at Atlanta Dragway, featured a lot of history, including the first wins by Rich McPhillips Jr. and Paul Gill in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively. The…
Samson and Spevco sponsoring Top Fuel Harley at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Samson Exhaust and hardcore specialty vehicle builder Spevco will sponsor the ground-pounding, flame-throwing Top Fuel Harley class at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
Samson Exhaust and hardcore specialty vehicle builder Spevco have already partnered together for three years sponsoring two-time NHRA Top Fuel Harley champion Tii Tharpe. Now they’re jumping in to help the class, sponsoring the ground-pounding,…
NHRA names Lonnie Grim as new National Technical Director
The NHRA Technical Department has announced the addition of Lonnie Grim as the new National Tech Director.
The NHRA Technical Department has announced the addition of Lonnie Grim as the new National Tech Director.
Grim comes to the NHRA with 15+ years of experience within the sport of drag racing. He most recently served as the Competition/Series Tech…
Popular Nostalgia Pro Stock exhibition returns for NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Among the many special attractions at the upcoming NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway will be an exhibition and pit-area display featuring the Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association.
Coming off successful exhibition shows in Gainesville and Atlanta, the Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association will once again pay tribute to the rich history of the Pro Stock class during next week’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.…
Saturday tickets for next week’s NGK NTK NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at capacity
All Saturday grandstand seating for next weekend's NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals is sold out, in accordance with current capacity limitations set forth by the state of North Carolina. Friday and Sunday tickets are still available.
All Saturday grandstand seating for next weekend's NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals is sold out, in accordance with current capacity limitations set forth by the state of North Carolina. While no Saturday walk-up tickets will be available at zMAX…
Woodburn Dragstrip Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event expands to doubleheader
NHRA Northwest and Woodburn Dragstrip officials have announced that the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event scheduled for July 9-11, 2021 will expand to a doubleheader.
NHRA Northwest and Woodburn Dragstrip officials have announced that the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event scheduled for July 9-11, 2021 will expand to a doubleheader.
The first event, scheduled on July 8-9, will begin with time…
Changes announced to Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule
The NHRA Pacific Division has announced a number of changes to events in the second half of the 2021 season.
The NHRA Pacific Division has announced a number of changes to events in the second half of the 2021 season.
The continuing COVID-19 restrictions, which have impacted us all since early 2020, have hampered our scheduling, and as we move closer to…
Jet car match race to light up zMax Dragway during NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
The upcoming NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway will feature a special jet Funny Car match race between Paul Sieli’s Mustang Sally Mustang and April Crownhart’s Diamond Jim Racing Firebird.
The upcoming NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway will feature a special jet Funny Car match race between Paul Sieli’s Mustang Sally Mustang and April Crownhart’s Diamond Jim Racing Firebird.
Fans didn’t need another reason to attend…
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals added to 2021 schedule, NHRA Virginia Nationals postponed
NHRA and Bristol Dragway have announced the addition of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. The fan-favorite event will be held Oct.15-17.
NHRA and Bristol Dragway have announced the addition of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
The fan-favorite event will be held October 15-17, during the heat of the NHRA Countdown to…
Toronto Motorsports Park PCRichard.com National Open event postponed
NHRA and Toronto Motorsports Park have announced a new date for the PCRichard.com National Open event. The event will be moved to Sept. 2-4.
NHRA and Toronto Motorsports Park have announced a new date for the PCRichard.com National Open event. The event will be moved to Sept. 2-4.
The ongoing COVID-19 restrictions at the border due to the public health situation were taken into…
Cleetus and Cars plays to sellout crowd at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis
Cleetus and Cars, the brainchild of hugely popular YouTube star Cleetus McFarland, made its first appearance at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis last weekend, and it immediately became one of the toughest tickets in town, selling out days before the start of the event.
Cleetus and Cars, the brainchild of hugely popular YouTube star Cleetus McFarland, made its first appearance at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis last weekend, and it immediately became one of the toughest tickets in town, selling out days before…
Constant Aviation joins NHRA as Factory Stock Showdown class sponsor
Constant Aviation is the new sponsor of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class. The NHRA Factory Stock Showdown division is a favorite amongst loyal NHRA fans who love to see NHRA stars push their stock cars to limits while competing at national events.
Constant Aviation is the new sponsor of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class. The NHRA Factory Stock Showdown division is a favorite amongst loyal NHRA fans. Fans love to see NHRA stars push their stock cars to limits while competing at…
NHRA legend Don Prudhomme wins Turbo class at Mexican 1000 offroad race
NHRA Drag Racing legend and Hall of Famer Don “the Snake” Prudhomme has added another accolade to his storied career: 2021 Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 class winner.
NHRA Drag Racing legend and Hall of Famer Don “the Snake” Prudhomme has added another accolade to his storied career: 2021 Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 class winner.
On his third attempt at the grueling 1,000-mile race across the desert,…
ScottRods AA/Gassers to make a special appearance at NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte
The NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will feature a special appearance by the ScottRods AA/Gasser series, featuring exhibition runs and a pit-area display featuring eight vintage and period-correct hot rods.
The always-exciting NGK/NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals just got even more exciting with the announcement that the ScottRods AA/Gasser series would be making a special appearance during the event, the fourth in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag…
Cottrell scores 50th NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor title
Reigning NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Funny Car national champion Bobby Cottrell won the 50th Anniversary of the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet at Firebird Raceway.
Coined the Stinker Stores Nitro Knockout, twelve Funny…
Justin Bond gets win at final Pro Mod event at Atlanta Dragway
After finishing as the runner-up at the opening race of the 2021 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, Justin Bond finished the job at Atlanta Dragway, beating Stevie “Fast” Jackson to win the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals.
After finishing as the runner-up at the opening race of the 2021 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, Justin Bond finished the job on Sunday, beating back-to-back world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson on a holeshot in the final round…
Bates, Faller, Neal Score Wins at Heritage Series 2021 opener at Sacramento Raceway
The NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series said goodbye to April in a big way over the weekend hosting two events: one at Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho, and a second at historic Sacramento Raceway in Northern California. With the March Meet (…
Watch Atlanta Super Street champion's emotional winner's interview
Tony Jones won his first NHRA national event Wally by scoring in Super Street at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. Was he happy? Judge for yourself.
Joey Severance walks away from Southern Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster crash
During the first round of Top Alcohol Dragster eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, former world champ Joey Severance crossed the centerline and made contact with the wall before coming to a stop. Severance exited the car under his own power.
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers joins Stringer, Millican for race
Stringer Performance and Top Fuel driver Clay Millican are partnering with Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers at this weekend’s 40th and final NHRA Southern Nationals at the historic Atlanta Dragway.
“Having Mellow Mushroom and their mission…
John Force Racing well prepared for final trip to Atlanta Dragway
Following the recent Denso Four Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, John Force and Robert Hight tested two new race cars in preparation for this weekend's final Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum: History of Hot Rodding series—Part 1
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum's History of Hot Rodding series is a fascinating eleven-part journey that takes a look into drag racing history as can only be told by "Fast" Jack Beckman and Greg Sharp.
Jack Beckman: Welcome to the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. I'm Jack Beckman, professional drag racer, and standing next to Museum's curator, Greg Sharp. This building is full of literally thousands of artifacts and items…
Mike Castellana looks to finish in style at final series stop at Atlanta Dragway
In the final race at Atlanta Dragway for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, veteran Mike Castellana has the opportunity to leave quite a mark at the facility.
In the final race at Atlanta Dragway for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, veteran Mike Castellana has the opportunity to leave quite a mark at the facility.
Heading into this weekend’s race as…
Kalitta teams, Cruz Pedregon test in Indy in advance of final Southern Nationals
The Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuelers of Doug Kalitta and Shawn Langdon and Snap-on Funny Car driver Cruz Pedregon tested at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in advance of this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta.
Las Vegas coverage, NHRA biggest winners spotlighted in new National Dragster
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine is online and in the mail for NHRA Members. Featuring complete coverage of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and a slew of features.
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sportsman highlights
Shawn Cowie, Doug Gordon, and Joe Mozeris were joined in the winner’s circle at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals by Brad Rounds, Conner Statler, Michael Miller, Craig Maddox, Ryan Carlson, and Jeff Connelly.
Years from now, Shawn Cowie and Doug Gordon will be the answer to the trivia question “Who won NHRA’s first four-wide alcohol race?” after Cowie claimed the Top Alcohol Dragster title and Gordon won in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Denso Spark Plugs…




















