Special bonuses on the line for JEGS Allstars competitors at U.S. Nationals
In addition to the prestige and cash prizes that go with winning the JEGS Allstars competition, racers in the annual Sportsman-racer clash this year will also be vying for JEGS Performance Gift Cards during competition Friday at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
In addition to the prestige and cash prizes that go with winning the JEGS Allstars competition, racers in the annual Sportsman-racer clash this year will also be vying for JEGS Performance Gift Cards during competition Friday at the Denso Spark…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals entry list approaches 900 competitors
In the midst of what, by any measure, has been a challenging year, racers have continued to turn out and show their support for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and Lucas Oil Series events. That trend continued this week when the final entry list for the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals closed with an official tally of 891 entries across 17 eliminators.
In the midst of what, by any measure, has been a challenging year, racers have continued to turn out and show their support for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and Lucas Oil Series events. That trend continued this week when the final entry list…
Justin Ashley Racing adds Manscaped sponsorship beginning at U.S. Nationals
Rookie Top Fuel racer Justin Ashley has added Manscaped as a major associate sponsor. The marketing partnership will cover the remainder of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season beginning this weekend at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Rookie Top Fuel racer Justin Ashley has added Manscaped as a major associate sponsor. The marketing partnership will cover the remainder of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season beginning this weekend at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S…
Alexis DeJoria ready to pursue second Indy Funny Car title
Alexis DeJoria won the Denso U.S. Nationals Funny Car title in 2014. Now, after a successful test session, she's looking for a second title with her ROKiT/ABK Beer Toyota.
Defending Top Alcohol Dragster champion Megan Meyer to step away following 2020
Megan Meyer, the defending NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster, world champion, will step away from the class after completing the 2020 season. Meyer won the championship driving the NGK Spark Plugs A/Fuel dragster tuned by her father and team owner, Randy Meyer.
Megan Meyer, the defending NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster, world champion, will step away from the class after completing the 2020 season. Meyer won the championship driving the NGK Spark Plugs A/Fuel dragster tuned by her father and team owner,…
Virtual NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) program offers digital curriculum
In light of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of state and local agencies, NHRA Youth and Education Services will now offer a brand-new digital curriculum to schools.
In light of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of state and local agencies, NHRA Youth and Education Services will now offer a brand-new digital curriculum to schools.
This Virtual NHRA YES…
Bourgeois, Miller, and Latino star at Division 4 Alamo City Motorplex event
Craig Bourgeois, Jeff Miller, and David Latino were among the chamopions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division wasin action at Alamo City Motorplex.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Alamo City Motorplex:
COMPETITION ELIMINATORCOMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., '05…
First-round matchups set for Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle at Indy
The first-round pairings for the Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle, which will be conducted at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, were determined in an online conference call hosted by NHRA’s Brian Lohnes
The first-round pairings for the Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle, which will be conducted at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, were determined in an online conference call hosted by NHRA’s Brian Lohnes
The first-round…
Cowie, Hough, and Engels top Northwest winners at Yellowstone Drag Strip
Shawn Cowie, Brian Hough, and Doug Engels led the list of champions as tThe NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' Northwest Division was in action at Yellowstone Drag Strip.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Yellowstone Drag Strip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 15.462, 47.97 def. Joey…
David Rampy will return at Indy for final shot at first JEGS Allstars victory
NHRA Sportsman-racing superstars David Rampy, who retired from driving ta the end of the 2019 season, will come out of retirement for one final race to try to win his first JEGS Allstars at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
NHRA Sportsman-racing superstars David Rampy, who retired from driving ta the end of the 2019 season, will come out of retirement for one final race to try to win his first JEGS Allstars at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
With 100…
Pre-U.S. Nationals testing under way at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis
Race teams are testing at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in advance of next weekend's Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals. Among those making passes were J.R. Todd, Doug Kalitta, Alexis DeJoria, and others.
Schedule update for Alamo City Motorplex Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event
With the uncertainty poised by incoming Hurricane Laura, NHRA officials are adjusting the event schedule for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Alamo City Motorplex.
With the uncertainty poised by incoming Hurricane Laura, NHRA officials are adjusting the event schedule for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Alamo City Motorplex.
NHRA officials and Alamo Motorplex staff are following the current…
Triple threat Aaron Stanfield stays busy in Pro Stock, Factory Stock, and Top Dragster
Third-generation prodigy Aaron Stanfield joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about racing in Pro Stock, Factory Stock, and Top Dragster, and his prospects for success at the upcoming Denso U.S. Nationals.
Tickets on sale for action-packed AAA Texas FallNationals in October
Celebrating its 35th year of showcasing the fastest sport in the world, Texas Motorplex is moving forward with the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in October. All four Mello Yello classes plus Pro Mod, Top Fuel Harley, and Factory Stock will be contested at the event.
Celebrating its 35th year of showcasing the fastest sport in the world, Texas Motorplex is moving forward with the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in October. The NHRA AAA Texas FallNationals will be contested Oct. 15-18 at the world-class…
JEGS SPORTSnationals halted by rain; completion is set for multiple events
Racing at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at New England Dragway was halted by rain late Saturday, which will force all of the eliminators to be finished at a variety of events over the coming weeks.
Racing at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at New England Dragway was halted by rain late Saturday, which will force all of the eliminators to be finished at a variety of events over the coming weeks.
The Comp final, Super Stock quarterfinals…
Hector Arana Jr. talks Pro Stock Motorcycle with NHRA's Brian Lohnes
Pro Stock Motorcycle's Hector Arana Jr. joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes for an exclusive Skype interview where they discuss the performance of their Lucas Oil EBR and the upcoming Denso U.S. Nationals and Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle.
Indiana native J.R. Todd prepares for another shot at U.S. Nationals glory
Funny Car champion J.R. Todd recently joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss his recent final round appearance, the effect of multiple events in Indy, and his outlook for the upcoming Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
D'Agnolo, Iacono, and Williams lead New England Dragway LORDS winners
Peter D'Agnolo, Michael Iacono, and Lenny Williams led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division competed at New England Dragway as prt of the JEGS SPORTSnationals main event.
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at New England Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Peter D`Agnolo, Rochester, N.Y., '10 Cobalt, D/SMA, 8.330, 155.38…
World Wide Technology Raceway to host doubleheader Lucas Oil Series events
NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway have announced that the track’s popular NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event, originally scheduled for October, will move to the weekend of Sept. 26-27, making for a double-header weekend the week before the track's national event.
NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway have announced that the track’s popular NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event, originally scheduled for October, will move to the weekend of Sept. 26-27 following the addition of a Lucas Oil Series…
DSR ramps up efforts for Riley Hospital for Children approaching U.S. Nationals
Due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Don Schumacher Racing Open House has been canceled, but DSR remains committed to raising funds for Riley's children’s hospital, and is launching a series of virtual fundraisers.
Due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Don Schumacher Racing Open House has been canceled, but DSR remains committed to raising funds for its hometown children’s hospital, and is launching a series of virtual fundraisers surrounding…
Choice of throwback car design for U.S. Nationals an easy one for Coughlin
Jeg Coughlin Jr. will help celebrate the 50th anniversary of NHRA Pro Stock racing with a throwback car design at this year's 66th annual Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, making a callback to the 2000 design with which he won Indy and the championship in 2000.
Jeg Coughlin Jr. will help celebrate the 50th anniversary of NHRA Pro Stock racing with a throwback car design at this year's 66th annual Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
The choice of design was easy for the five-time class champion.…
U.S. Nationals preview, racing coverage highlight new National Dragster issue
The latest issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, previewing the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals and fetauring coverage of the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals, is now online, still available free for all to read, and in the mail to NHRA members around the world.
JEGS SPORTSnationals set for first stop at historic New England Dragway
Just weeks after the successful conclusion of JEGS Speedweek at National Trail Raceway, the popular JEGS SPORTSnationals will make its first stop in the Northeast this Thursday-Sunday at historic New England Dragway.
Just weeks after the successful conclusion of JEGS Speedweek at National Trail Raceway, the popular JEGS SPORTSnationals will make its first stop in the Northeast this Thursday-Sunday at historic New England Dragway.
The event, which will…
Ron Capps and the NAPA team ready to take on the Denso U.S. Nationals
Fresh off his win at the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals, Ron Capps and his NAPA team are prepared to go after the one title that has so far eluded them, the Denso Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals.
DSR reflects on Chandler family ‘Giving Car’ program as it celebrates its final run
Giving back has long been a core value of the Don Schumacher Racing fabric, and with the launch of the Chandler family ‘Giving Car’ program in 2014, DSR significantly amplified its charitable efforts over the past seven years.
Giving back has long been a core value of the Don Schumacher Racing fabric, and with the launch of the Chandler family ‘Giving Car’ program in 2014, DSR significantly amplified its charitable efforts over the past seven years.
The program, which…
Thousands of NHRA racers set to compete for Summit E.T. Racing Series titles
From a starting field that numbers in the thousands, the process to ultimately crown four national champions in the NHRA Summit E.T. Racing Series is well underway.
From a starting field that numbers in the thousands, the process to ultimately crown four national champions in the NHRA Summit E.T. Racing Series is well underway. The NHRA Summit Racing Series that is contested across North America forms the world…
Summit Racing Series wild card entrants selected in online drawing
Following a random drawing hosted by NHRA announcers Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart, the wild card positions for the upcoming Summit E.T. Racing Series Finals have been selected.
Eight-time NHRA Top Fuel champ Tony Schumacher returns for six more 2020 races
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, will return to the seat of a Don Schumacher Racing Top Fuel dragster to compete at six of the remaining 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events.
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, will return to the seat of a Don Schumacher Racing Top Fuel dragster to compete at six of the remaining 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events.
Schumacher temporarily…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals canceled due to pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
“We are extremely disappointed to announce the cancellation of the September…
U.S. Nationals offers prestigious stage for 2020 JEGS Allstars competition
For more than 35 years, the JEGS Allstars has assembled the top Sportsman drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to face off in a battle for individual and team honors. The 2020 JEGS Allstars event will take during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, adding even more prestige to the event.
JEGS.com, one of the largest high-performance automotive equipment retailers in the United States, once again sets the stage for one of the most intense Sportsman competitions of the year. For more than 35 years, the JEGS Allstars has assembled the…