
Tasca Racing to compete at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with AutoAlert Shelby
Bob Tasca III and his AutoAlert Ford Shelby Mustang will be representing Tasca Racing in the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 28-30. It is the first of two events at which the two will partner this season.
Bob Tasca III and his AutoAlert Ford Shelby Mustang will be representing Tasca Racing in the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 28-30. It is the first of two events at which the two will partner this season.
“We have a great partnership with…
Matusek collects first career J&A Service Pro Mod victory
Steve Matusek raced to his first NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series event win Sunday at the SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing was presented by Real Pro Mod Association and is the second of 12 races…
Castellana resets national record as Houston eliminations begin
Mike Castellana maintained the qualifying lead and ran the quickest elapsed time in NHRA Pro Mod history during eliminations Saturday at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
Mike Castellana maintained the qualifying lead and ran the quickest elapsed time in NHRA Pro Mod history during eliminations Saturday at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This…
Castellana leads opening-day Pro Mod qualifying at NHRA SpringNationals
Mike Castellana powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
Mike Castellana powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Real Pro Mod Association, is the…
Kelley outduels field to capture Redemption victory at NHRA SpringNationals
Kenjo Kelley collected the victory and the special acrylic Wally after whipping the eight-car field of entries from the Texas-based Redemption series, a special feature at this year’s NHRA SpringNationals.
Kenjo Kelley collected the victory and the special acrylic Wally after whipping the eight-car field of entries from the Texas-based Redemption series, a special feature at this year’s NHRA SpringNationals.
The event featured eight of the fastest…
NHRA All Access weekend passes available for $14.95
Race fans can buy a weekend pass to NHRA All Access, NHRA’s live video stream, from the NHRA SpringNationals to enjoy this weekend’s action from Royal Purple Raceway. For just $14.95, fans will have access for wire-to-wire coverage of all three days of the event, as well as access to past events and historical video.
Race fans can buy a weekend pass to NHRA All Access, NHRA’s live video stream, from the NHRA SpringNationals to enjoy this weekend’s action from Royal Purple Raceway. For just $14.95, fans will have access for wire-to-wire coverage of all three days…
Lescure Company to sponsor Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car in Houston and Atlanta
The Jim Dunn Racing 7-Eleven/Oberto Dodge Funny Car will have new graphics at the upcoming NHRA Houston and Atlanta events bannering Lescure Company, a leading mechanical services business
The Jim Dunn Racing 7-Eleven/Oberto Dodge Funny Car will have new graphics at the upcoming NHRA Houston and Atlanta events bannering Lescure Company, a leading mechanical services business. Lescure has been an associate sponsor of the Dunn’s Funny…
Whiteley eager to build on first win at 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals
After winning his first NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series Wally in Gainesville and taking the early points lead, Steven Whiteley knows there will be a target on his back this weekend in Houston, but he is just fine with it.
Steven Whiteley knows there will be a target on his back this weekend at Royal Purple Raceway, but in this instance, he is just fine with it. Whiteley won his first NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series race at the 2017 season-opener in…
Kalitta receives special honor from NASA
Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta was awarded a special honor by NASA while on tour of NASA's facilities, being recognized for his efforts in helping the organization safely transport team members and critical hardware to Houston after work on the International Space Station.
Earlier today, Doug Kalitta, driver of the Mac Tools Toyota Top Fuel dragster, was awarded a special honor by NASA, while on a tour of NASA’s facilities. This honor was due to longstanding collaborative efforts Kalitta and his company, Kalitta…
Schumacher, Hagan, Line top Tricky Tipster's Houston rankings
Points leaders Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel) and Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and reigning Pro Stock world champion Jason Line are Tricky Tipster's favorites to win this weekend's NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event, putting odds on the top eight racers he thinks have the best shot at victory in Tricky Tipster.…
Houston native and two-time Pro Stock world champ Enders hopes for more great memories
There is a long list of great memories for Erica Enders at her home track, Royal Purple Raceway, including a pair of back-to-back victories in 2014 and 2015 that helped cement her back-to-back Pro Stock world championships.
Searching for her…
Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor of Pro Mod at SpringNationals
The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals.
The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals, which takes place April 21-23 at Royal Purple Raceway. It…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomes Millican, Bogacki, and Vandergriff
Clay Millican, Luke Bogacki, and Bob Vandergriff Jr. are the driver guests on this week’s WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. Seth Angel from Royal Purple Raceway stops by to help listeners with their NHRA fantasy teams. NHRA National Dragster’s Candida Benson…
Toyota signs extension of sponsorship for NHRA Toyota Nationals
Toyota has extended the agreement with NHRA to be the title-rights sponsor of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event held in the fall at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas.
Toyota has extended the agreement with NHRA to be the title-rights sponsor of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event held in the fall at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas.
“Toyota’s extension as title sponsor of the NHRA…
Kalitta looks to remain hot at Royal Purple Raceway for NHRA SpringNationals
If the last two years are any indication, a good start to the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has the chance to become even better for Doug Kalitta when he arrives at Royal Purple Raceway, the site of this weekend’s 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals.
If the last two years are any indication, a good start to the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has the chance to become even better for Doug Kalitta when he arrives at Royal Purple Raceway, the site of this weekend’s 30th annual NHRA…
Right2Breathe to offer free Asthma screenings during NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Right2Breathe Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Flemington, N.J., in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network, will provide free spirometry exams, educational materials and screenings for Asthma during the NHRA Four-Wide…
McPhillips, Hool lead winners' list at Virginia Motorsports Park
Alcohol-class winners Rich McPhillips and Kris Hool led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division returned to Virginia Motorsports Park for the Power in the Park.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series picked up from where it left off in April at Virginia Motorsports Park, after Mother Nature forced the event to be moved to this past weekend. Rich McPhillips and Kris Hool reeled in final-round victories to…
Cromwell named NHRA Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing
Glen Cromwell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing. Cromwell begins his new role effective immediately.
Glen Cromwell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing. Cromwell begins his new role effective immediately.
Cromwell joined NHRA as a Division Director in 1997 and has been a key player leading the sport’s marketing efforts…
John Force to be inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force to be inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame later this year, becoming the first in motorsports to join the Hall.
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force to be inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame later this year, becoming the first in motorsports to join the Hall.
“It’s an honor to be the first to represent not only my sanctioning body, NHRA…
Why the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon blurs NHRA’s lines between street and strip
Any vehicle running 9.99-seconds or quicker at an NHRA Member Track needs to have certain NHRA-accepted safety equipment, and with e.t.s in the 9.60s, Dodge's new 840-horsepower 2018 Challenger SRT Demon blurs the line between street car and drag car.
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 8)
NHRA National Dragster’s eighth issue of 2017, featuring an complete coverage from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals and more is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s eighth issue of 2017, featuring an complete coverage from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals and more is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
Fans who made it…
Dew looks to repeat in Moser Sportsman Shootout
Ray Dew is ready to defend his title as the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place Saturday, April 29, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex.
The NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place Saturday, April 29, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex.
Through a season long points battle in 2016, the top two Moser…
Chandler to recover at home, eager for racing return with her teams
Terry Chandler, who funds the Make-A-Wish and Infinite Hero Foundation Funny Car teams for Don Schumacher Racing, is resting at home after recent surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Many fans noticed that Terry Chandler wasn't at the starting line at Las Vegas two weeks ago celebrating when her Make-A-Wish Funny Car team and driver Tommy Johnson Jr. recorded their first win of the season in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers into Houston for first Texas stop
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series unleashes its powerful, nitro-burning machines on the Lone Star State for the first time in 2017 when it visits Royal Purple Raceway for the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals, April 21-23.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series unleashes its powerful, nitro-burning machines on the Lone Star State for the first time in 2017 when it visits Royal Purple Raceway for the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals, April 21-23. It marks the fifth of…
Langdon, Westerfield guest on WFO Radio
Shawn Langdon and Shane Westerfield guest on WFO Radio. Langdon, the 2013 Mello Yello Top Fuel world champion, discusses his new ride with Kalitta Motorsports and Westerfield talks about his hot start in Top Alcohol Funny Car. NHRA National Dragster…
Wolf signs on for full NHRA regional schedule with Booher Racing
After a promising two-race campaign in 2016, Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Kirk Wolf has committed to running a full schedule of races in 2017, driving the Booher Racing blown alcohol dragster at three national events and all North Central Region races.
After a promising two-race campaign in 2016, Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Kirk Wolf has committed to running a full schedule of races in 2017. He will again get behind the wheel of the Booher Racing blown alcohol dragster for three national events…
Former Top Fuel, Funny Car racer "Gentleman Hank" Johnson passes away
“Gentleman Hank” Johnson, one of the Northwest’s best nitro racers, passed away April 8 after a battle with cancer. He was 74.
Johnson, who began racing fuel dragsters in 1964 with a Chevy-powered rail, and partner Jim Dailey progressed along…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Dean Hall
Dean Hall’s win in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs was a thing of beauty that was highlighted by a rare perfect run in round two. Hall was never worse than .012 on the Tree as he drove his Korbel-backed Corvette to his third national event…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Chuck Phelps
The Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs class also featured a lot of great side-by-side racing, including the final round, where Chuck Phelps bagged his first national event win at the expense of multitime division champ Kyle Seipel. Phelps got off…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Rick Cates
The fifth time was the charm for emotional Super Gas winner Rick Cates, who completed a lengthy quest to win his first national event Wally by outrunning Tim Parker in the final round. Cates produced a time slip suitable for framing in round three…




















