Pruett and Capps go No. 1 with spectacular passes under the lights in Norwalk
There are times when things simply do not go as planned, particularly when Mother Nature has her say. On Friday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, that was certainly the case — but Leah Pruett and reigning Funny Car champion Ron Capps made it worth the wait as they made thunderous passes in front of the fans at Summit Motorsports Park to claim the provisional pole in their respective classes.
As has been the theme in recent weeks, there are times when things simply do not go as planned, particularly when Mother Nature has her say. On Friday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, that was certainly the case — but Leah Pruett and…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday Preview
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series reaches its ninth stop of 21 this weekend with the 17th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The four-day event features all four Professional classes, as well as the race-within-a-race Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge.
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series reaches its ninth stop on the 21-race tour this weekend with the 17th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The four-day event features all four…
Ashley doubles; Capps, Enders, and Johnson also win at the Thunder Valley Nationals
Bristol Dragway hosted a double-header weekend, and Justin Ashley came in like a freight train to scoop up every accolade on the table. Ron Capps and Erica Enders both claimed their first wins of the season, and Steve Johnson dethroned a king to cap a fruitful weekend in Thunder Valley.
The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway hosted a double-header weekend, and Top Fuel's Justin Ashley came in like a freight train to scoop up every accolade on the table. Reigning Funny Car world champion Ron Capps finally claimed his…
Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway
The first pair of Top Fuelers come to the line to kick things off, and the 94-degree Fahrenheit track temp is the coolest it's been all weekend. Freshly christened Legend of Thunder Valley Tony Schumacher fires the first shot, and although Dan…
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Sunday Preview
After two raucous days of qualifying at Bristol Dragway, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competitors in all four professional classes are gearing up for a barnburner in the hills of Tennessee as raceday at the Thunder Valley Nationals dawns. Two drivers already have trophies in hand.
After two raucous days of qualifying at Bristol Dragway, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competitors in all four professional classes are gearing up for a barnburner in the hills of Tennessee as raceday at the Thunder Valley Nationals…
Tasca and Ashley pick up NHRA New England Nationals, Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge wins in Bristol
Bob Tasca III powered to his first win of the season and Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley also claimed victory on Saturday at the NHRA New England Nationals, which was completed as part of a doubleheader weekend in Bristol. The two also scored coveted Mission #2Fast2Tasty wins to end a prosperous day in Bristol.
Bob Tasca III powered to his first win of the season on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, knocking off legendary Funny Car driver John Force in the final round of the NHRA New England Nationals, which was completed as part of a doubleheader weekend in…
Herrera, Stanfield win Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge; Herrera, Enders, Pruett, and Hight qualify No. 1 in Bristol
Gaige Herrera continued his perfect run, Aaron Stanfield claimed his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty win, and Leah Pruett (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) all qualified No. 1 at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Gaige Herrera continued his perfect run in Pro Stock Motorcycle on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, winning the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge and securing his fourth straight No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
In the Mission…
Saturday at Bristol: News and Notes from the NHRA New England Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from the delayed NHRA New England Nationals final eliminations at Bristol Dragway
Friday night's final nitro qualifying rounds at Bristol Dragway also counted as round one from the rain-delayed NHRA New England Nationals. Originally slated to take place in Epping, N.H., at New England Dragway, the New England Nationals…
NHRA adjusts Sunday schedule for eliminations at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations of the 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations of the 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Eliminations will begin at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag…
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Saturday Preview
The hills are alive with the sound of 11,000-horsepower nitro cars this weekend at Bristol Dragway, and on Saturday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, those cars will be racing for New England Nationals trophies, Bristol qualifying positions, and Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA challenge glory.
The hills are alive with the sound of 11,000-horsepower nitro cars this weekend at Bristol Dragway, and on Saturday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, those cars will be racing for New England Nationals trophies, Bristol qualifying positions, and…
Pruett, Hight, Enders, and Herrera on top on day one at Bristol Dragway
It's already a Bristol to remember for four drivers at this weekend's Thunder Valley Nationals. Leah Pruett raced to the lead in Top Fuel Friday qualifying, and Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were No. 1. The first round of eliminations in Top Fuel and Funny Car from the postponed NHRA New England Nationals also took place on Friday in Bristol.
Leah Pruett raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead on Friday at Bristol Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle)…
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Friday Preview
After just a few days off-track, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Bristol Dragway for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The event will have a unique format in that it will host both the seventh and eighth races on the tour – as well as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge – providing the opportunity for three wins in one race for the nitro-fueled crowd.
After just a few days off-track, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Bristol Dragway for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The event will have a unique format in that it will host both the seventh and eighth races on the tour – as…
NHRA New England Nationals postponed until Monday
With continuing precipitation in the forecast, Sunday's activities at the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway have been postponed until Monday.
With continuing precipitation in the forecast, Sunday's activities at the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway have been postponed until Monday.
Gates will open at 8:00 a.m. ET with competition beginning at 11:00 a.m…
NHRA New England Nationals Monday Preview
Sunday was a complete wash-out at New England Dragway, but moving final eliminations for the NHRA New England Nationals to Monday did not defuse the enthusiasm of nitro drivers who remain battle-ready with eyes on the seventh NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series trophy of the season.
Sunday was a complete wash-out at New England Dragway, but moving final eliminations for the NHRA New England Nationals to Monday did not defuse the enthusiasm of nitro drivers who remain battle-ready, with eyes fixed firmly on the seventh NHRA…
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge curtailed due to rain; finalists share winnings
The predicted forecast was for cool temperatures conducive to record-setting runs and a pleasing outcome for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at New England Dragway. Unfortunately, the day turned into a tire-smoking affair before rain moved into the area and the day's action was called.
The predicted forecast was possibly for rain, but most certainly for cool temperatures that could have been conducive to record-setting runs and a pleasing outcome for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at New England Dragway. Unfortunately,…
Brown claims 50th No. 1, Green earns his first at the New England Nationals
The final day of qualifying for the NHRA New England Nationals was halted when rain moved into the area, but the spirits of Antron Brown (Top Fuel) and Chad Green (Funny Car) could not be dampened. Brown earned his long-awaited 50th low qualifier award, and Green locked into the first of his career.
The final day of qualifying for the NHRA New England Nationals ended abruptly after the early session when rain moved into the area, but the spirits of Antron Brown (Top Fuel) and Chad Green (Funny Car) could not be dampened. Brown earned his long-…
NHRA New England Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday Preview
Drastically different weather conditions on the second day of the NHRA New England Nationals are apt to throw crew chiefs chilly curve balls as they battle for position. For eight drivers, qualifying will decide more than position — the fourth of 12 Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenges will be contested as well.
Drastically different weather conditions on the second day of the NHRA New England Nationals are apt to throw crew chiefs chilly curve balls as they battle for qualifying position. For eight drivers, qualifying will decide more than which position…
Pruett, Green manage tricky track to claim provisional No. 1s at New England Nationals
The first day of qualifying at the NHRA New England Nationals was hot and muggy, creating quite the challenge for crew chiefs in the nitro categories. The threat of wet weather in the later hours bumped Friday's single session up by several hours, and Leah Pruett (Top Fuel) and Chad Green (Funny Car) had the best-prepared cars to claim respective provisional No. 1 qualifier awards.
The first day of qualifying at the NHRA New England Nationals was hot and muggy, creating quite the challenge for crew chiefs in the nitro categories. The threat of wet weather in the later hours bumped Friday's single session up by several hours,…
NHRA New England Nationals Friday Preview
This weekend marks the 10-year anniversary of the first NHRA New England Nationals, and the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Epping for a celebration highlighted by thunderous Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars. The staging lanes at New England Dragway will soon be stacked with nitro-burning beasts ready to run for trophies.
This weekend marks the 10-year anniversary of the first NHRA New England Nationals, and the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Epping for a celebration highlighted by thunderous Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars. The staging lanes at…
Five things we learned at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals
After a too-long respite, we were thrilled to return to Route 66 Raceway for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance. Here are a handful of takeaways from Chicago.
CHICAGO FANS LOVE, NEED, AND WANT DRAG RACING
Four years is a long time to wait for anything, and the 1,447 days between Pro cars going down the track at Route 66 Raceway had Chicago-area race fans positively greedy for the pungent aroma of…
Millican, Wilkerson, Glenn, and Herrera claim coveted wins at Route 66 Raceway
The Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals marked a return to racing in Chicago, where Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) claimed particularly unforgettable wins.
The Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals proved to be a very full, very entertaining affair for fans who had been waiting eagerly for the return of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. After a span of four years without drag…
Sunday News and Notes from the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway
Clay Millican, a 2018 Chicago winner, opens eliminations at Route 66 Raceway with his best run of the weekend – a killer 3.732, 333.41 in the Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster – next to a tire-smoking Shawn Langdon. The win is pleasing though…
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
The all-concrete racing surface at Route 66 Raceway was host to track-record breaking runs during qualifying for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, and now, Sunday has arrived. Racers across all four professional categories will be charging for a trophy for the first time in four years on a racing surface that welcomes all that they can give.
The all-concrete racing surface at Route 66 Raceway was host to track-record breaking runs during qualifying for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, and now, Sunday has arrived. Racers across all four professional categories…
Salinas, Hight, Glenn, and Herrera lock in as low qualifiers at Route 66 Raceway
Qualifying for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals is in the books, and Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera each locked in as the No. 1 qualifiers in their respective fields. After four years away, a Chicagoland trophy is finally up for grabs again – and they all desperately want it.
Qualifying for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals is in the books, and Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera each locked in as the No. 1 qualifiers in their respective fields. After four years away from…
A day of firsts as Ashley, Capps, and Herrera earn Mission Challenge victories
It was a day of firsts as Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, and Gaige Herrera collected the victories in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at Route 66 Raceway. Ashley became the first two-time Mission Challenge winner and Herrera its first Pro Stock Motorcycle winner.
It was a day of firsts as Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, and Gaige Herrera collected victories in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, which took place during Saturday qualifying at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented…
Camrie Caruso powers to NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout title in Chicago
Following her breakout win earlier this season in Phoenix, reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso claimed the $28,000 top prize in the NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance.
In a final round battle that featured two of NHRA’s brightest young stars, Camrie Caruso prevailed to win the NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout on Saturday afternoon during the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by Peak…
Alex Taylor leads the Peak Street Car Shootout with a 7-second pass
A 212-mph pass on day two of the 2023 Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance put Alex Taylor's 1955 twin-turbo big-block Chevy in the number one position at NHRA's Drag and Drive event.
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday preview
The final day of qualifying for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals will set the fields for Sunday eliminations, and it will also include two of the highly anticipated specialty events: the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge and the NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout.
The final day of qualifying for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals will set the fields for Sunday eliminations, and it will also include two of the highly anticipated specialty events: the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge…
Peak Street Car Shootout NHRA Drag and Drive Friday qualifying from Route 66
See the quickest street car on the planet—plus half a dozen other cars that can run the quarter-mile at insane speeds and then drive to dinner, from the 2023 Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance
Hight, Salinas, Butner and Herrera are No. 1 qualifiers on Friday in Chicago
Expectations were high entering this weekend's event at Route 66 Raceway, and after four years away, racers and crew chiefs were eager to make their mark early at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. The first day did not disappoint as Robert Hight (Funny Car), Mike Salinas (Top Fuel), Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) claimed the top spots.
Expectations were high entering this weekend's event at Route 66 Raceway, and after four years away from the magnificent, stadium-style facility, racers and crew chiefs were eager to make their mark early. Friday qualifying at the Gerber Collision…