Kalitta, Hagan, Line, Krawiec, Bellemeur named to Top 75 Drivers list
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Five of the biggest NHRA Drag Racing innovations
Major updates continue at Rockingham in advance of first national event
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Track renovations and upgrades ongoing at Maryland Int’l Raceway
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Prock team will compete in Tasca Racing Ford Funny Car in 2026 season
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Darrell Gwynn’s legendary Top Fuel dragster on the Mecum auction block
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The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 56-65
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That One Thing: How 2025’s contenders become 2026 champions, Part 2
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Headline Makers and Writers: Will Smith, Buddy Hull, and Kevin McKenna
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Top 5 Storylines for 2026
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Scott Okuhara named co-crew chief on Bluebird Turf Top Fuel team
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Brown, Capps, Anderson, Smith, Fletcher newest additions to Top 75 Drivers list
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That One Thing: How 2025’s contenders become 2026 champions, Part 1
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American Communications Construction, Aloha Beauty Lounge extend with Schumacher through 2032 season
The Popular Hot Rodding Championships put U.S. 131 in the national spotlight
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75th NHRA season to kick off in major way at NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville
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Scag Racing expands with second Bluebird Top Fuel entry; Will Smith named as driver
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NHRA launches 75th anniversary website to salute its history and heroes
Pedregon and Burgess kick off 2026, new mystery dragster, 75th, and more!
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The Sports Report: Dan Fletcher: Still hanging tough after all these years
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Stealthy Storylines: In a barrage of offseason headlines, don’t forget these
The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 66-75
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Schumacher, Hight, Enders, Hines, Biondo first additions to Top 75 Drivers list
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Gearing up for 2026: A look at some of the big storylines worth following this year
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A look back at 2025's wildest rides
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Happy New Year from the NHRA
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A year of firsts for Gadson, who collected first win and his first championship
Gray clinches Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series title in dramatic finish
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the NHRA
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Twas the Night Before Christmas 2025
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Which five drivers might steal Doug Kalitta's Top Fuel crown in 2026?
For the second time in three years, Doug Kalitta will enter the season as the reigning NHRA Top Fuel champ. Which five drivers have the best shot at unseating him and why? We've got some suggestions.
Austin Prock and team preparing for the next chapter of their story
The recent announcement that two-time Funny Car champ Austin Prock and his family team signed to race with Bob Tasca III this season was the capper of an offseason of drama, and for the first time, Prock has opened up to discuss the transition.
One of the most unexpected dramas of the NHRA offseason began when two-time NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion Austin Prock and his family-led team made the shocking decision to leave their longtime home at John Force…
Amalie Motor Oil returns as title sponsor for NHRA Gatornationals to open season
Amalie Motor Oil will continue as the title sponsor of this year’s 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals to open NHRA’s historic 75th Anniversary season.
Amalie Motor Oil will continue as the title sponsor of this year’s 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals to open NHRA’s historic 75th Anniversary season.The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will take place March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway,…
Jon Schaffer named crew chief for Paul Lee’s Funny Car team
Veteran tuner Jon Schaffer has been named crew chief for the Paul Lee Racing Funny Car entry in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and will be assisted by Seth Randall.
Veteran tuner Jon Schaffer has been named crew chief for the Paul Lee Racing Funny Car entry in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.Schaffer will lead the team alongside longtime consultant John Medlen and assistant crew chief Seth Randall,…
Kalitta, Hagan, Line, Krawiec, Bellemeur named to Top 75 Drivers list
Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Jason Line, Eddie Krawiec, and Sean Bellemeur are the newest additions to NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list, which is part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season. Fifteen of the 25 new additions have now been announced.
Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Jason Line, Eddie Krawiec, and Sean Bellemeur are the newest additions to NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list, which is part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season. The five drivers join Tony Schumacher, Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Robert…
Five of the biggest NHRA Drag Racing innovations
The history of NHRA Drag Racing is filled with mechanical innovations, and a list of them could be 5,000 items long, but we're going to stick to five from the time period of the early '50s to the early '70s.
Middle Georgia Sports Park set to join NHRA Member Track Network
Middle Georgia Sports Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s Southeast Division. Located in Jeffersonville, Ga., the track is a standout eighth-mile dragstrip with a strong contingent of local racers.
Middle Georgia Sports Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s Southeast Division (Division 2).Located in Jeffersonville, Ga., Middle Georgia Sports Park is a standout eighth-mile dragstrip with a strong contingent of local racers.…
Major updates continue at Rockingham in advance of first national event
Work is racing along at famed Rockingham Dragway in advance of the track’s first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event, the NHRA Nationals at The Rock, set for Sept. 25–27.
Work is racing along at famed Rockingham Dragway in advance of the track’s first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event, the NHRA Nationals at The Rock, set for Sept. 25–27. The latest improvements include new concrete starting-line pads to…
Track renovations and upgrades ongoing at Maryland Int’l Raceway
There are currently numerous renovation projects ongoing at Maryland Int’l Raceway, the host track for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals May 29-31.
On May 29-31, 2026, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will visit the state of Maryland for the first time at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals. In advance of the landmark event, Maryland Int’l Raceway has been a beehive of activity this…
Prock team will compete in Tasca Racing Ford Funny Car in 2026 season
Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Austin Prock and his family-led crew will join Tasca Racing to wheel its Ford Mustang in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. In a related move, team owner Bob Tasca III will sit out the 2026 season to support the new partnership.
Two-time and reigning NHRA Funny Car world champion Austin Prock and his family-led crew will join Tasca Racing to wheel its Ford Mustang during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The announcement was made live on stage at the 2026 Ford…
Darrell Gwynn’s legendary Top Fuel dragster on the Mecum auction block
Former NHRA Top Fuel star Darrell Gwynn’s Coors Extra Gold Top Fuel dragster will cross the Mecum Auctions block at The World's Largest Collector Car Auction Jan. 15. The car is scheduled to go on the auction block between 4 and 6 p.m. Eastern.
Former NHRA Top Fuel star Darrell Gwynn’s Coors Extra Gold Top Fuel dragster will cross the Mecum Auctions block at The World's Largest Collector Car Auction Jan. 15. The car is scheduled to go on the auction block between 4 and 6 p.m. Eastern.The…
The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 56-65
The first all-female Top Fuel final, the formation of the NHRA Safety Safari, Don Prudhomme's first win, and Steve Torrence's six-race sweep of the 2018 Countdown to the Championship playoffs are among 10 new additions to the list of Top 75 Moments in NHRA history.
The first all-female Top Fuel final, the formation of the NHRA Safety Safari, Don Prudhomme's first win, and Steve Torrence's six-race sweep of the 2018 Countdown to the Championship playoffs are among 10 new additions to the list of Top 75 Moments…
Detroit lights the fuse ahead of NHRA’s 75th season
How the Motor City’s announcements this week echo a relationship that has defined American performance since the very beginning.
The launch of the NHRA’s 2026 season—and its landmark 75th anniversary—will have a thousand beginnings. Some will come with a car taking a green light, some with trophy presentations, some with headlines. The news this week is breaking in the Motor…
That One Thing: How 2025’s contenders become 2026 champions, Part 2
In this second installment, we’ll look at Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle to see The One Thing that might allow last year's second- and third-place finishers to potentially unseat world champs Dallas Glenn and Richard Gadson, respectively.
What’s the difference between a world champion and a second- or third-place finisher? The numbers tell us a lot and that’s why we decided to take a dive into them, specifically into 2025's championship runners-up, looking for was a single element a…
Headline Makers and Writers: Will Smith, Buddy Hull, and Kevin McKenna
On this supersized, three-guest episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna, Bluebird Turf Top Fuel driver Will Smith, and Funny Car stalwart Buddy Hull join the show to talk 2026 in all forms and fashions.
On this supersized, three-guest episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna, Bluebird Turf Top Fuel driver Will Smith, and Funny Car stalwart Buddy Hull join the show to talk 2026…
Top 5 Storylines for 2026
The start of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season is still about two months away, but the storylines for the season are already being set. Here's a look at five big stories we'll be following.
Scott Okuhara named co-crew chief on Bluebird Turf Top Fuel team
Scott Okuhara has been named co-crew chief on the recently added Will Smith-driven Bluebird Turf/Top Fuel team, joining Glen Huszar.
Scott Okuhara has been named co-crew chief on the recently added Bluebird Turf/Will Smith Top Fuel team, joining Glen Huszar. This role marks a new title for Okuhara, who has previously served as car chief for many notable teams across the NHRA pits…
Brown, Capps, Anderson, Smith, Fletcher newest additions to Top 75 Drivers list
Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, Matt Smith, and Dan Fletcher have been announced as the second group of new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2.
Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, Matt Smith, and Dan Fletcher have been announced as the second group of new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2. Tony…
That One Thing: How 2025’s contenders become 2026 champions, Part 1
What will it take in 2026 for Shawn Langdon and Justin Ashley in Top Fuel and Matt Hagan and Jack Beckman in Funny Car to go from 2025 title contenders to world champions this season?
Professional drag racing teams are as complex as any other pro-level sporting outfit. There are the things you can see in terms of how a team carries itself, and there are the things you cannot see, like chemistry, inter-personal relationships, and…
American Communications Construction, Aloha Beauty Lounge extend with Schumacher through 2032 season
American Communications Construction and Aloha Beauty Lounge have each extended their primary sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher and the No. 15 Top Fuel dragster he pilots for Rick Ware Racing through the 2032 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Texas-based American Communications Construction (ACC) and Aloha Beauty Lounge have each extended their primary sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher and the No. 15 Top Fuel dragster he pilots for Rick Ware Racing (RWR) through the…
The Popular Hot Rodding Championships put U.S. 131 in the national spotlight
The news that NHRA would be hosting its first national event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich., brought back fond memories of the Popular Hot Rodding Championships, one of the sport's top independent races, which was held in the 1970s and '80s at U.S. 131. Here's a look back.
The news that NHRA would be hosting its first national event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich., thrilled me to the bone. Back in the days when major match races equaled and sometimes even outshined certain national events, there were a…
75th NHRA season to kick off in major way at NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville
One of the biggest seasons in NHRA history is set for a massive opening, as the 75th anniversary season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series officially gets underway with the NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway.
One of the biggest seasons in NHRA history is set for a massive opening, as the 75th anniversary season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series officially gets underway with the NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway.…
Nitro Motorsports Park latest addition to NHRA Member Track Network
Nitro Motorsports Park, located in Prince George, B.C., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s Northwest Division (Division 6), adding another Canadian track to NHRA’s Member Track Network, joining Western Canadian tracks in Edmonton, Medicine Hat, and Mission.
Nitro Motorsports Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s Northwest Division (Division 6). Located in Prince George, B.C., NITRO Motorsports Park adds another Canadian track to NHRA’s Member Track Network, joining Western Canadian…
Scag Racing expands with second Bluebird Top Fuel entry; Will Smith named as driver
Scag Racing has announced the formation of a second Top Fuel team, representing Bluebird Turf, for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, and Will Smith has been named as the driver.
Scag Racing has announced the formation of a second Top Fuel team, representing Bluebird Turf, for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The new Bluebird Turf team will be led by veteran crew chief Glen Huszar, with Will Smith behind the…
NHRA launches 75th anniversary website to salute its history and heroes
NHRA fans can relive the history of the sport through a new 75th anniversary website as part of the NHRA’s milestone celebration in 2026.
NHRA fans can relive the history of the sport through a new 75th anniversary website that was unveiled Jan. 7 as part of the NHRA’s milestone celebration in 2026.The new site, NHRA75.com, tells the story of the…
Pedregon and Burgess kick off 2026, new mystery dragster, 75th, and more!
On this 2026 kick-off episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster editor Phil Burgess talk about the offseason craziness, rumors, a new mystery dragster on the way to Top Fuel, 75th anniversary content and celebrations, and more with Brian Lohnes.
On this 2026 kick-off episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster editor Phil Burgess talk about the offseason craziness, rumors, a new mystery dragster on the way to Top…
The Sports Report: Dan Fletcher: Still hanging tough after all these years
Life is a bit different these days for Dan Fletcher, but after three decades and 108 career victories, he keeps rolling along as one of NHRA's most successful racers.
Dan Fletcher knows that he’ll never challenge John Force’s current record of 157 NHRA wins. There’s also zero chance he comes anywhere close to Force’s 16 championships, but he’s quite secure in the knowledge that he’ll forever be ranked among drag…
Stealthy Storylines: In a barrage of offseason headlines, don’t forget these
In an NHRA offseason that has ranged from interesting to downright wacko that have truly shaken up the NHRA universe over the last few months, let's take a look at the behind-the-scenes moves beyond the ones most have been talking about daily.
In an NHRA offseason that has ranged from interesting to downright wacko, it can be hard to keep an eye on every story that has been hitting the proverbial newswires. The truly huge ones have kept people buzzing, chatting, and commenting on the…
The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 66-75
After an online fan ballot that resulted in more than 42,000 individual votes, the list of the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history has been chosen and will be unveiled in a series of rolling announcements as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration. This week: Nos. 66-75.
After an online fan ballot that resulted in more than 42,000 individual votes, the list of the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history has been chosen and will be unveiled in a series of rolling announcements as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration.…
Schumacher, Hight, Enders, Hines, Biondo first additions to Top 75 Drivers list
Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines, and Peter Biondo have been announced as the first new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2.
Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines, and Peter Biondo have been announced as the first new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2.As part of…