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Happy Thanksgiving from NHRA
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Karen Stalba set for Top Alcohol Dragster return after purchase of Hart Racing operation
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Line, Coughlin tributes, champion profiles, and more in new National Dragster
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Nitro Time Machine: Funny Car racer Jerry Caminito's California adventure
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NHRA Skype interview with Top Alcohol Funny Car world champion Doug Gordon
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Dates announced for two 2021 NHRA Hot Rod Reunion events
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Tickets on sale now for 2021 NHRA New England Nationals
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Matt Hagan: Funny Car Strongman
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The Sports Report: Bradley Johnson’s furious fight to the finish
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It's go-time for the 'Big Go': 2021 NHRA U.S. Nationals tickets now on sale
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Nitro Time Machine: Jim White breaks the 290-mph barrier for Funny Cars
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MLB, NASCAR, and NHRA partner with Marcus Lemonis’ Plating Change program to battle food insecurity
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Biggest Upsets of 2020
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Breaking: Cruz Pedregon Racing adds tuner John Collins and experienced team
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Steve Jackson delivers his second NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod championship
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NHRA revs up licensing program with JH Design apparel
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Reinhart Reveals: Alan Reinhart explains the inner workings of torque converters
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Crew chief Dickie Venables offers his take on his third Funny Car championship with Matt Hagan
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NHRA Skype interview with Top Sportsman world champion Darian Boesch
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Nitro Time Machine: Twin Texas boomers ended Eddie Hill's Top Fuel racing career
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Top Fuel Harley's Randal Andras recaps amazing championship season
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Strutmasters.com extends sponsorship with Top Fuel rising star Justin Ashley
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WFO Radio podcast: Angie Smith talks Vegas win, 200-mph Club, future plans
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Tickets now on sale for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, June 24-27
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Nitro Time Machine: Drama and intensity at the 1992 Chief Nationals in Dallas
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In a tumultuous year, Torrence Racing crew finds plenty to be thankful for
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Video highlights: Matt Hagan, 2020 Camping World NHRA Funny Car champion
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Video highlights: Erica Enders, 2020 Camping World NHRA Pro Stock champion
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2021 tickets now on sale for Gainesville, Atlanta, Pomona, and Epping events
NHRA New England Nationals Super Gas winner Ken Bowers
At age 77, Ken Bowers became NHRA’s oldest national event winner when he stopped Justin Lopes in the Super Gas final. Bowers, of Islip, N.Y., drove his ’57 Corvette roadster to a great run that included a .007 light and a 9.919 to turn on the win…
NHRA New England Nationals Top Dragster winner Deborah DiGenova
Deborah DiGenova successfully defended her 2017 title in the Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs class when she beat Rebecca Miller in an all-female final round. After nearly identical reaction times, DiGenova nailed her dial with a 6.082 on a 6.08…
Racing at Bandimere Speedway brings out the best in Jack Beckman
Racing at Bandimere Speedway will forever be a special experience for Funny Car racer Jack Beckman for a variety of reasons.
Racing at Bandimere Speedway will forever be a special experience for Jack Beckman for a variety of reasons. Beckman attended his first race at the one-of-a-kind facility while stationed at Lowry Air Force base in Denver in 1984. He…
How to pick up points in the NHRA Mello Yello Series
How points are accumulated during the regular season, what they reset to after Indianapolis, and how it impacts the Countdown to the Championship.
Beyond chasing down Wallys, drivers enter national events chasing down points in order to qualify for the Countdown for the Championship, the NHRA's version of the playoffs. The regular season runs from the first event in Pomona until the 18th event…
NHRA Legends to be featured at prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
The NHRA Legends Tour will showcase eight renowned stars at the world’s biggest drag race, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Aug. 29-Sept. 3 in Indianapolis: Don Prudhomme, Ed McCulloch, Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, Al Segrini, Tom Prock, Darrell Gwynn, and Terry Vance.
The world’s most prestigious drag race will feature some of the biggest names in NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history, as the NHRA Legends Tour will showcase eight renowned stars at the world’s biggest drag race, the 64th annual Chevrolet…
An introduction to NHRA's pro classes
New to the NHRA? Get to know the four professional classes in our Mello Yello series right here.
The NHRA hosts four professional classes in the Mello Yello series, including Top Fuel Dragster, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. You can learn a little bit about each of them below, including technical specs, who took home the…
Auto Club NHRA Finals tickets now on sale
Tickets for the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Pomona, Calif., are on sale now for the national event taking place Nov. 8-11.
Tickets for the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Pomona, Calif., are on sale now for the national event taking place Nov. 8-11.
During the course of the busy weekend, champions will be crowned including…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast NHRA New England Nationals Winners Edition
Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast NHRA New England Nationals Winners Edition featuring Matt Hagan, Steve Torrence, Chris McGaha, and Stock Eliminator winner Randi Lyn Shipp. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap the Epping event…
NHRA legend Jeb Allen will sponsor Leah Pritchett’s Sonoma entry
NHRA legend Jeb Allen will partner with Don Schumacher Racing at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals as the primary sponsor of Leah Pritchett’s entry. Palomar Builders, the construction company owned and operated by Allen, will flank the sides of Pritchett’s dragster during the event.
NHRA legend Jeb Allen, the 1981 Top Fuel world champion, will partner with Don Schumacher Racing at the 31st annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, July 27-29, as the primary sponsor of Leah Pritchett’s nitro-burning machine. Palomar…
Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals starts famed Western Swing on FOX national network
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Bandimere Speedway as the famed Western Swing kicks off at the 39th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals, July 20-22. Sunday’s finals will be shown live on the FOX national broadcast network.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Bandimere Speedway as the famed Western Swing kicks off at the 39th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals, July 20-22. Sunday’s finals will be shown live on the FOX national broadcast network…
Pro Stock Motorcycle vet Johnson will visit Hawaii to encourage building of new track
Two-time Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Steve Johnson will be in Hawaii to encourage racers to support a Race the Vote rally aimed at getting an NHRA track built on Oahu.
Two-time Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Steve Johnson will be in Hawaii July 13 to encourage racers to support a Race the Vote rally aimed at getting an NHRA track built on Oahu. The island’s last track, Hawaii…
Sackman set to make Top Alcohol Dragster debut at Burndown at Sundown
Top Dragster driver and Top Fuel crew member Matt Sackman will make his NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster debut this weekend at Route 66 Raceway’s Burndown at Sundown NHRA Division 3 event, July 13-15.
Top Dragster driver and Top Fuel crew member Matt Sackman will make his NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster debut this weekend at Route 66 Raceway’s Burndown at Sundown NHRA Division 3 event, July 13-15. With support from Gemini Farms and Hangsterfer’s…
Don Schumacher will be inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
NHRA team owner and former national event-winning Funny Car driver Don Schumacher will be among the seven inductees into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2019.
NHRA team owner and former national event-winning Funny Car driver Don Schumacher will be among the seven inductees into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2019.
The Class of 2019 will be enshrined into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of…
Northwest Division makes first visit of the season to Woodburn Dragstrip
In the final results from Woodburn Dragstrip and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Les Schwab Tires Challenge, Shawn Cowie and Jay Payne took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
In the final results from Woodburn Dragstrip and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Les Schwab Tires Challenge,…
Sackman, Scott. Elrod brothers lead Route 66 Raceway winners
Matt Sackman won in his Alcohol Dragster debut and was joined in the winner’s circle by Tyler Scott at Route 66 Raceway’s Burndown at Sundown.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
Tony Elrod, Howell, Mich., and Jacob Elrod, Harrod, Ohio celebrated with their family Sunday, after they both reeled in victories…
Lucas Oil Products renews sponsorship of Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd
Lucas Oil Products has renewed its long-standing sponsorship of the annual NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minn.
Lucas Oil Products has renewed its long-standing sponsorship of the annual NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minn.
The 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals takes place Aug. 16-19 and is the…
Shipp and DiGenova snare wins at NHRA New England Nationals
Randi Lyn Ship, Floyds Knobs, Ind., and local racer, Deborah DiGenova, Derry, N.H., took home the wins in Stock Eliminator and Top Dragster presented by Racing RV’s respectively.
In the final results from New England Dragway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Randi Lyn Ship, Floyds Knobs, Ind., and local racer, Deborah DiGenova, Derry, N.H., took home the wins in Stock Eliminator and Top Dragster presented by Racing…
NHRA and New England Dragway announce second sellout crowd of weekend at NHRA New England Nationals
NHRA and New England Dragway officials announced a second-straight sellout crowd at the sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals. Fans from all over the northeast region packed the grandstands, pit areas and campgrounds.
NHRA and New England Dragway officials announced a sellout crowd for the second consecutive day at the sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals. Fans from all over the northeast region packed the grandstands, pit areas and campgrounds. …
Vote for NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel champ Brittany Force for ESPY Best Driver award
Cast your vote for Top Fuel champion Brittany Force in the 2018 ESPY Best Driver category.
Brittany Force, 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world champion, has been nominated for the 2017 ESPYs Best Driver Award. Force, 31, driver of the Advance Auto Parts Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster, finished the 2017 season in…
'We built this thing together'; 'the Snake' remembers 'the Mongoose'
NHRA Drag Racing legend Don Prudhomme stopped by the Wally Parks NHRA Studio earlier this week to talk about his good friend, Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen. In an emotional interview with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom, “the Snake” recounts his long friendship with McEwen, who passed away June 10.
Tricky Tipster: Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, and Tanner Gray lead Epping picks
Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, and Tanner Gray, who have combined for 10 wins during the first half of the season, enter this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals as the favorites.
The first half of the 2018 season proved that NHRA fans can continue to expect the unexpected when it comes to the Mello Yello pro classes. Through 12 events, there have been nine winners in Pro Stock and seven in Top Fuel and Funny Car,…
Butner hopes to start second half of 2018 with win at NHRA New England Nationals
At this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, Bo Butner hopes to start the second half of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the same way he started the first half: with a win.
At this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, Bo Butner hopes to start the second half of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the same way he started the first half: with a win. Should that happen, it might…
Hart, Burck lead winners at Summer Spectacle In Indianapolis
Josh Hart and Steve Burck led the list of winners at The NHRA North Central Division Summer Spectacle at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
Josh Hart and Steve Burck raced to victory at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Summer Spectacle at…
NHRA's Josh Peterson discusses the hows and whys of national event track prep
Beginning early this season, the NHRA Competition Department has adjusted the amount of traction compound applied to the racetrack to curb escalating speeds, which also has produced additional benefits to the sport, as NHRA Vice President-Racing Administration Josh Peterson explains in this interview with NHRA National Dragster magazine.
After a 2017 season in which NHRA’s Top Fuel and Funny Cars broke speed records at tracks across the nation, the NHRA Competition Department took necessary steps early in the 2018 season to head off potential problems caused by the escalating…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 14)
NHRA National Dragster’s 14th issue of 2018, featuring a Tom McEwen tribute and coverage of Bristol and Norwalk national events, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s 14th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world…
Kansas City International Raceway, I-70 Speedway reopening in 2019
Kansas City International Raceway and I-70 Speedwat, originally built in the late 1960s to serve the Kansas City market but both closed within the past 10 years, will get a fresh start with the help of multiple companies with a scheduled reopening as I-70 Motorsports Park in 2019.
Kansas City International Raceway and I-70 Speedway, originally built in the late 1960s to serve the Kansas City market but both closed within the past 10 years, will get a fresh start with the help of multiple companies with a scheduled reopening…
Two-time event champ Capps feeds off fanbase at NHRA New England Nationals
The bigger and more excitable the fanbase, the better Ron Capps seems to perform. It’s one reason why he enjoys heading to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals.
The bigger and more excitable the fanbase, the better Ron Capps seems to perform. It’s one reason why the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion enjoys heading to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s sixth…
Happy 4th of July from NHRA
The staff of NHRA wishes a happy Independence Day to its fans, racers, sponsors, and other partners. Enjoy the holiday and we'll see you in New England this weekend.
Salinas not satisfied with progress heading into New England Nationals
There has been a lot for Mike Salinas to celebrate in what will be his most extensive season on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit. But after earning his first final round appearance in just his 25th race, the Top Fuel driver is not satisfied.
There has been a lot for Mike Salinas to celebrate in what will be his most extensive season on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit. But after earning his first final round appearance in just his 25th race, the Top Fuel driver is not…
12th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner to honor Ron Capps
2016 NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Ron Capps will be the inaugural recipient of the Speedway Children’s Charities Eric Medlen Award July 26 during the 12th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner in Sonoma.
2016 NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Ron Capps will be the inaugural recipient of the Speedway Children’s Charities Eric Medlen Award during the 12th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner, July 26 at Viansa Sonoma, one of the most scenic…