
Hagan will run Sandvik Coromant colors in Phoenix
Circle K NHRA Winternationals champ and current Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan will continue his championship quest at the NHRA Arizona Nationals with a new color scheme of longtime Don Schumacher Racing partner Sandvik Coromant on board.…
Pritchett banking on another impressive performance at NHRA Arizona Nationals
After winning the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season opener in Pomona, Calif. Leah Pritchett knows she will feel right at home at the second stop on the tour, the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
After winning the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season opener in Pomona, Calif. Leah Pritchett, the rising Top Fuel star, knows she will feel right at home at the second stop on the tour, the NHRA Arizona Nationals, which takes place Feb…
Hagan, Olpin guest on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro
Matt Hagan previews the NHRA Arizona Nationals on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. Lucas Oil Series racer Ed Olpin talks about his historic double at the Circle K Winternationals. NHRA National Dragster’s Kevin McKenna discusses his latest “The Sports Report”…
Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, like you've never experienced it before
Before the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour fully puts Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in the rearview mirror, here's a chance to experience the fabled facility in a way you've never seen it before.
Before the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour fully puts Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in the rearview mirror, here's a chance to experience the fabled facility in a way you've never seen it before.
Using the controls on the images below, you…
Defending event champ Wilkerson focused on season-long consistency
Last season, Tim Wilkerson raced to early success and even a share of the points lead, but the rest of the season wasn’t as smooth. The Funny Car veteran is determined to extend last year’s hot start into a full season in 2017.
Tim Wilkerson believed his team showed its true potential early last year, racing to wins in Phoenix and Charlotte, and even grabbing a share of the Funny Car points lead at the quarter-mark of the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.…
Treadwell, Caheely, and Nagel lead winners list at Orlando Speed World Dragway
Jenny Treadwell, Tyler Caheely, and Terry Nagel led the list of winners at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division event at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series kicked off its first divisional event of season in the southeast division, hitting Orlando Speed World Dragway this past weekend. Drivers from all over the southeast visited the strip to battle head-to-head in…
Billy Glidden involved in testing accident
NHRA national-event winner Pro Mod racer Billy Glidden crashed during a test session at the Orlando Speed World Dragway Feb. 21.
NHRA national-event winner Pro Mod racer Billy Glidden suffered five broken ribs and a bruised lung in crash during a test session at the Orlando Speed World Dragway Tuesday.
Glidden, the son of former NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden, was…
Racing Electronics extends agreement as Official Radio Communications of NHRA
Racing Electronics has extended its official sponsorship with the NHRA, signing a multi-year agreement as the official radio communications of the NHRA.
Racing Electronics, the worldwide leader in two-way communications products for the motorsports industry, has extended its official sponsorship with the NHRA, signing a multi-year agreement as the official radio communications of the NHRA.…
Top Fuel standout Torrence knows importance of strong start at NHRA Arizona Nationals
Pomona didn’t go his way to open the 2017 campaign, which means doing well and grabbing early-season momentum will be critical for Steve Torrence at this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
Steve Torrence saw the benefit of a quick start a year ago when a season-opening victory in Pomona catapulted the Top Fuel driver to the best season in his NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series career.
Pomona didn’t go his way to open the…
Ardmore Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network
Ardmore Dragway, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, has joined Division 4, the NHRA South Central Division as a NHRA member track.
Ardmore Dragway, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, has joined Division 4, the NHRA South Central Division as a NHRA member track.
Ardmore Dragway was originally built as the Ardmore Municipal Airport. After the Ardmore Municipal Airport moved…
NHRA tour heads west to Phoenix for NHRA Arizona Nationals
With a valuable championship points on the line in this young season, the stakes will be high for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series competitors at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Feb. 24-26 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, outside of Phoenix.
With a valuable championship points on the line in this young season, the stakes will be high for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series competitors at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, which takes place Feb. 24-26 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, a 450-…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 4)
NHRA National Dragster’s fourth issue of 2017, featuring testing coverage, an interview with Clay Millican, and more is online now for NHRA members and in the mail.
NHRA National Dragster’s fourth issue of 2017, featuring testing coverage and photos, an interview with Clay Millican, and more is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
Quick runs and new…
Lee announces retirement from Funny Car racing
NHRA Funny Car driver Paul Lee is retiring from the sport of drag racing. Lee suffered a heart attack over the winter and will not be returning to the seat of his McLeod Racing/Kalitta Motorsports Funny Car.
NHRA Funny Car driver Paul Lee is retiring from the sport of drag racing. Lee suffered a heart attack over the winter and will not be returning to the seat of his McLeod Racing/Kalitta Motorsports Funny Car.
On Dec. 13, 2016, two days after…
Country artist Jerrod Niemann to play special concert at Menards Heartland Nationals
Officials from Heartland Park Topeka in conjunction with NHRA have announced that national country recording artist Jerrod Niemann will play a special concert at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties Pet Treats.
Officials from Heartland Park Topeka in conjunction with NHRA have announced that national country recording artist Jerrod Niemann will play a special concert at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties Pet Treats.
The concert…
Hullinger retires from Division 3 post
Jay Hullinger has retired as North Central Division Director after 30 years of dedicated service to NHRA.
Hullinger, who joined the NHRA in 1987 as just the fourth director of the North Central Division, has been thinking about retirement for…
Kershaw named North Central Division Director
Jesse Kershaw has been named NHRA’s North Central Division Director. Kershaw has more than two decades of motorsports experience and has worked extensively with the NHRA in the past.
Jesse Kershaw has been named NHRA’s North Central Division Director (Division 3). The North Central Division includes tracks in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and is home to four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events.
“I’m…
NHRA television viewership continues to grow in 2017
The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series began in dramatic fashion this past weekend with over one million viewers witnessing the intense racing action on the FOX broadcast network channels.
The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series began in dramatic fashion this past weekend with over one million viewers witnessing the intense racing action on the FOX broadcast network channels.
During the broadcast, 1,224,000 viewers…
Advertising Edge extends agreement as the Official Uniform of NHRA
Advertising Edge has extended its agreement as the Official Uniform of the NHRA. The partnership between NHRA and Advertising Edge began in 2010.
Advertising Edge has extended its agreement as the Official Uniform of the NHRA. The partnership between NHRA and Advertising Edge began in 2010 and as part of the multi-year extension Advertising Edge will continue to provide NHRA with hats, staff…
RFC’s Larry, Linda Smiley embark on NHRA farewell tour
Larry Smiley, who for the last 11 years has served as President of Team RFC, and his wife, Linda, who with him has ministered to racers, friends and family members before, during and after events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, will end…
Pro Stock veteran Gordie Rivera passes away
Gordie Rivera, who raced in NHRA Pro Stock in five decades, passed away Feb. 14 of a heart attack. He was 73.
Gordie Rivera, who raced in NHRA Pro Stock in five decades, passed away Feb. 14 of a heart attack. He was 73.
Rivera, who was based out of Yuma, Ariz., began racing in 1969 with a ’35 Ford coupe that was the B/G class runner-up at the 1969…
Edelbrock named Preferred Automotive Aftermarket Products of NHRA
Edelbrock, an industry leader in automotive performance products, has been named the preferred automotive aftermarket products of the NHRA.
Edelbrock, an industry leader in automotive performance products, has been named the preferred automotive aftermarket products of the NHRA.
Edelbrock’s participation with the series will include the NHRA Edelbrock Never Rest Performer of…
Chase-N-Dad Racing announces marketing partnership with Scoggin Dickey Raceshop
The Chase-N-Dad Racing team of Rick and Chase Huffman is getting added support for the 2017 season, signing a marketing partnership with Scoggin Dickey Raceshop in Lubbock, Texas.
The Chase-N-Dad Racing team is getting added support for the 2017 season, signing a marketing partnership with Scoggin Dickey Raceshop in Lubbock, Texas. The Waxahachie-based father-son race team of Rick and Chase Huffman are set to not only utilize…
Courtney Force to serve as Honorary Pace Car Driver for NASCAR's Advance Auto Parts Clash
Fresh off a final-round appearance at one famed race track, Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car driver Courtney Force will lead the field at yet another.
Force, who raced to a runner-up finish at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals at…
DRAW’s Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament
The Drag Racing Association of Women will be holding its annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament Wednesday, March 15, prior to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The tournament is held at the Ironwood Golf Course, which is very close to…
WFO Radio Winternationals Winners Edition
WFO NHRA Nitro Radio’s Circle K NHRA Winternationals Winners Edition features defending Pro Stock world champion Jason Line, who talks about getting the win at the season opener. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap the event.…
J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will compete four-wide for first time
The highly competitive NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will go four-wide racing for the first time in class history at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, which takes place April 28-30 at the state-of-the-art zMAX Dragway.
The highly competitive NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will go four-wide racing for the first time in class history at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, which takes place April 28-30 at the state-of-the-art zMAX Dragway.
The…
Olpin doubles up at Circle K NHRA Winternationals to kick off 2017
NHRA kicked off the 2017 season with the 57th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Out of all the winners, Ed Olpin had the most successful weekend by taking home a pair of NHRA Wally trophies.
POMONA, Calif., – The NHRA kicked off the 2017 season with the 57th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Champions were recognized in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, as well as Comp Eliminator, Stock,…
Must-see TV: Force, Schumacher share their thoughts on rivalry
Mega team owners John Force and Don Schumacher had an interesting encounter Saturday during the third qualifying session at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals. Follow the story on today's FOX broadcast, starting at 4 p.m. Eastern today.
Mega team owners John Force and Don Schumacher had an interesting encounter on the starting line during the third qualifying session at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals. The subject: The offseason move of crew chiefs between the two teams.…
Your personal tour of the all-new NHRA.com
To help acquaint you with the new-look of NHRA.com, let’s check out a few of the improvements located on the homepage.
In preparation for the 2017 NHRA season, we've unveiled an all-new NHRA.com with the mission of bringing our fans the latest videos, news, photos, and results in conjunction with a fresh mobile-friendly design to support an improved browser…
John Force Racing, Peak announce expanded partnership
John Force Racing has announced an expanded partnership between its 18-time NHRA championship-winning team and Peak/BlueDEF.
sJohn Force Racing has announced an expanded partnership between its 18-time NHRA championship-winning team and Peak/BlueDEF, the leaders in the development and distribution of high-quality automotive and heavy-duty products for over four decades…




















