
Castellana claims inaugural Night of Thunder title at Indy
Mike Castellana topped Shane Molinari as Pro Mod’s biggest stars invaded Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis for the Night of Thunder.
Mike Castellana, last year’s second-ranked driver in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod series, drove to an impressive victory over a talented field of Pro Mod racers during the inaugural Night of Thunder at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis.
In a…
Satterfield geared up for Pro Mod shootout at Night of Thunder
Clint Satterfield will be among the Pro Mod racers taking part in this Saturday's Night of Thunder at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. He joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to talk about the event.
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
Sean Cowie and Shane Westerfield collected wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively during the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
Sean Cowie and Shane Westerfield collected wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively, during the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties. They were joined by a trio of first-time winners: Danielle Jaramillo-…
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Top Sportsman winner Dusty Meyer
The event’s other first-time champion was Dusty Meyer, who prevailed in the Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs class. Meyer, in his Chevy S-10, got a free pass in the final after Phil Dion, who was also a semifinal finisher in Top Dragster, broke…
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Top Dragster winner Phil Unruh
Versatile Phil Unruh won in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs over Steve Will, the father of former Top Fuel racer Hillary Will. Unruh won for the sixth time in his career when Will fouled by four-thousandths in the final. Unruh would have been…
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Super Gas winner Kevin Theobald
A new champion was also crowned in Super Gas after Kevin Theobald overcame a nearly perfect .001 reaction time by Bob Fuller to earn his first national event Wally. Theobald, in his unique Dodge Viper, ran closer to the index with a 9.927 to Fuller’…
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Super Comp winner Danielle Jaramillo-Miller
Topeka’s Danielle Jaramillo-Miller became the 83rd woman to win an NHRA national event title and the 21st to win in Super Comp when she defeated Don Nichols in the final round. Jaramillo-Miller left first and turned on the win light with an 8.920…
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Stock winner Tyler Wudarczyk
After winning the St. Louis event in 2014 and 2017, Tyler Wudarczyk banked his third career win in Stock when he drove past Marion Stephenson, who red-lighted. Wudarczyk, in his A/SA Firebird, benefitted from three foul starts by his opponents, but…
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Super Stock winner Mike Mans
Mike Mans got his first national event win in seven years by winning on a solo in the Super Stock final as Gary Stinnett was a no-show on Monday morning.
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Shane Westerfield
Shane Westerfield collected his eighth career win and second win of the season in Top Alcohol Funny Car with a lap of 5.508, 268.87 after Doug Gordon shook the tires and slowed into tire shake off the line and recovered quickly, but he could…
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie
Shawn Cowie qualified No. 2 in Top Alcohol Dragster and faced off with Monroe Guest for the Wally. The pair left the line together and stayed glued throughout the quarter-mile with Cowie edging out Guest at the stripe, 5.235, 275.62 mph to 5.273,…
Kurt Elliott hired by Kalitta Motorsports as assistant crew chief on Langdon entry
Kurt Elliott will work with Nicky Boninfante on Shawn Langdon's Global Electronic Technology Funny Car following the dismissal of Tommy DeLago.
Kalitta Motorsports hired a new assistant chief for Shawn Langdon's Funny Car on Friday: Kurt Elliott. The experienced clutch specialist joins the Global Electronic Technology Funny Car Just over a week following the…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 11)
NHRA National Dragster’s 11th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s 11th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
In addition to results from the…
Sportsman standout Richardson still finds major thrill racing at SPORTSnationals
Years of success, world championships and national event victories hasn’t changed Edmond Richardson’s excitement for the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, which takes place this weekend at Beech Bend Raceway Park.
Years of success, world championships and national event victories hasn’t changed Edmond Richardson’s excitement for the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, which takes place this weekend at Beech Bend Raceway Park.
A longtime standout, Richardson…
Stoffer headed to Hawaii to help promote efforts to build a new dragstrip
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle star Karen Stoffer will be in Hawaii this week, not racing her quick Suzuki but helping to try to get a new dragstrip built in the 50th state.
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle star Karen Stoffer will be in Hawaii this week, not racing her quick Suzuki but helping to try to get a new dragstrip built in the 50th state.
Hawaii has a very low voter turnout in the nation, and Stoffer wants to help…
Biehle is ready for Pro Mod racing at the Night of Thunder in Indy
E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod series regular Michael Biehle will be among those taking part as Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis hosts its inaugural Night of Thunder this Saturday.
Michael Biehle grew up an hour from Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in North Vernon, Ind., so he’s keenly aware that the home of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals is considered hallowed ground by racers across the globe. Biehle is one…
NHRA expands leadership team with two executive hires and two promotions
NHRA has announced additions to its leadership team, expanding its strength and scope in race operations and marketing.
NHRA has announced additions to its leadership team, expanding its strength and scope in race operations and marketing.
In racing operations, Ned Walliser rejoins NHRA, now as vice president of competition. Walliser previously worked with NHRA…
Cowie, Westerfield capture wins at Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
Sean Cowie and Shane Westerfield raced to victory in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals.
Sean Cowie and Shane Westerfield raced to victory in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park.
Cowie qualified No. 2 in Top Alcohol Dragster and faced…
Smith powers to victory at Heartland Motorsports Park
Rickie Smith drove to victory Monday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park.
Rickie Smith drove to victory Monday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod…
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals forced to Monday conclusion
An eight-hour rain delay and cooling weather later in the day have forced the conclusion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals to be pushed to Monday. Sportsman racing begins at 8 a.m. followed by the Pros at 10 a.m. Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence is among those still in the hunt.
Turner grabs Top Fuel Harley win at 2018 Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
Defending Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley world champ Jay Turner scored his first win of the season in Topeka, running away from teammate Tii Tharpe to win easily, 6.26 to 6.76.
Green powers to No. 1 qualifying position at Heartland Motorsports Park
Chad Green held on to the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park. This…
Millican, C. Force grab No. 1s again in Topeka; Kramer tops Pro Stock pack
Clay Millican (Top Fuel) and Courtney Force (Funny Car) earned their second straight No. 1 qualifying postions and Deric Kramer is the Pro Stock leader after four rounds of professional qualifying at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
Green races to preliminary No. 1 qualifying position at Heartland Motorsports Park
Chad Green powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park.
Chad Green powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro…
Night at the Museum: Melvin Heath's 1956 Nationals-winning dragster
Melvin Heath became NHRA’s second national champion when he drove this dragster to victory at the NHRA Nationals in Kansas City in 1956. NHRA’s Lewis Bloom takes a closer look at the machine, which resides in the NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by AAA.
JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park May 25-27
The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, widely regarded as one of the biggest and finest weekends in Sportsman racing, returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., for the third consecutive year on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27.
The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, widely regarded as one of the biggest and finest weekends in Sportsman racing, returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., for the third consecutive year on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27. The event,…
Gonzalez enjoying early season success in E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod category
Entering the 2018 season, Jose Gonzalez was simply glad to be part of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service for the first time.
Entering the 2018 season, Jose Gonzalez was simply glad to be part of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service for the first time. The early-season success and quick rise in the talent-rich class has simply…
Tricky Tipster predicts Topeka wins for Torrence, Force, Nobile, and Smith
Points leaders Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, Vincent Nobile, and Rickie Smith rate the edge in Topeka according to NHRA National Dragster magazine's Tricky Tipster.
The 2018 NHRA season hits the one-third mark this week in Topeka which means it's time to get serious about making the Countdown. Tricky Tipster, NHRA National Dragster's resident odds-maker, gives the edge to Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, Vincent…
Brittany Force discusses recovery from Winternationals crash in new video
Defending Top Fuel champion Brittany Force speaks about her devastating crash at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and eventual recovery and victory at the NHRA Springnationals in a new video produced by John Force Racing
Nobile enjoying early-season success approaching Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
Nobile has enjoyed every bit of his Pro Stock team’s early-season success heading to this weekend’s Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park.
It is way too early in the season for Vincent Nobile to be thinking about world championships, but after a frustrating 2017 where he sat out the final five races, Nobile has enjoyed every bit of his Pro Stock team’s early-season success heading to…




















