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Hot rods, racing, and the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series are in Bowling Green, Ky., this weekend to practice what the father of drag racing, Wally Parks, set us in motion to do.
Father’s Day weekend in Kentucky traditionally means one thing for drag racing fans: the rumble of vintage steel at the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals. While Mother Nature had her own plans this year — curtailing some of the racing action at Beech…
NHRA Drag Racing changed immensely between 1982 and '87, with game-changing changes in all four Pro classes. Don Garlits made a celebrated comeback to "save" Top Fuel, John Force became a winner, and new "stadium-style" tracks like the Texas Motorplex helped reshape the fan experience.
13 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
The old adages say, "The first five years lay the foundation for the next 50" and "Every great career begins with five gritty, hungry, curious years."
When I look back at my time at NHRA — just starting my 44th year — I sometimes think back…
The June issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals and NHRA New England Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro host Joe Castello breaks down the thrilling 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway with guests Ron Capps and Richard Gadson.
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro host Joe Castello breaks down the thrilling 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway with guests Ron Capps and Richard Gadson.
Fresh off their epic victories, three-time Funny Car world…
NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv coverage from Bowling Green are Good Vibrations, CP Pistons, Laris Motorsports Insurance,…
The NHRA Technical Department has issued a statement to further explain the fine and points penalty levied on Erica Enders' Pro Stock team after its car was found to be equipped with prohibited beadlock liner wheels at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Following the fourth round of qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Erica Enders' Pro Stock car was found to be equipped with beadlock liner wheels, including an inner liner tire. These wheels and (inner/liner) tires…
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season heats up, teams head to Norwalk for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, which will host the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout for the first time.
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season heats up, teams head to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, one of the most popular stops on the NHRA circuit, for the 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on June 26-29.…
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
As the NHRA regular season hits its midpoint, the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol upped the ante with thrilling moments and wild upsets. Enjoy this video look back at the event.
NHRA has levied a $5,000 fine and deducted 100 championship points from Erica Enders' score for the use of rear wheels at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals that did not meet NHRA’s approved specifications for Pro Stock.
Following the disqualification of Erica Enders’ run during the fourth round of qualifying on Saturday in Bristol due to the use of rear wheels that did not meet NHRA’s approved specifications for Pro Stock, the following additional penalties have…
NHRA has announced its “Summer Kickoff” license transfer program that offers racers a chance to transfer their license to NHRA from other sanctioning bodies with a limited-time discount during June on one and two-year licenses.
NHRA has announced its “Summer Kickoff” license transfer program that offers racers a chance to transfer their license to NHRA from other sanctioning bodies with a limited-time discount during June on one and two-year licenses.
Transferring a…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Ron Capps Motorsports crew chief Dean Antonelli and Vance and Hines lead wrench Andrew Hines join the show to discuss the wild action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Ron Capps Motorsports crew chief Dean Antonelli and Vance and Hines lead wrench Andrew Hines join the show to discuss the wild action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder…
PowerEdge, a new line of high-quality, competitively priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 37th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
PowerEdge, a new line of high-quality, competitively priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 37th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at scenic Sonoma Raceway.
The Denso NHRA…
With a record that includes three consecutive final rounds, Division 3 Super Gas racer Nathan Prose has been named as our latest National Dragster Sportsman Racer of the Month.
10 Jun 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
This isn’t the first time the Prose family has been honored as National Dragster’s Sportsman Racer of the Month and given their recent history, it might not be the last.
So far this season, Nathan Prose has been to three events in Super Gas…
With his semifinal victory over David Cuadra at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Greg Anderson became just the second Pro driver in NHRA history to record 1,000 round-wins. Here's a deep dive into some of the stats that helped him get there.
With his semifinal victory over David Cuadra at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Greg Anderson became just the second Pro driver in NHRA history to record 1,000 round-wins. Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champ John Force was the first to…
The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was, in many ways, one of the most dramatic events of the season, so there was a lot to learn from it. Here are five things that stood out.
09 Jun 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was, in many ways, one of the most dramatic events of the season, so there was a lot to learn from it. Here are five things that stood out.
A STAR IS BORN (OR MAYBE TWO)
Richard Gadson finally…
John DeFlorian and his Total Seal Chevy Camaro picked up their first win in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Pro Stock Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
John DeFlorian and his Total Seal Chevy Camaro picked up their first win in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Pro Stock Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Set to face Elijah Morton in the final round,…
Reigning 2024 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world champion Mark Pawuk raced to his first win of the season at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and moved into the Flexjet points lead.
For reigning 2024 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world champion Mark Pawuk, Bristol Dragway has been a tough place to race for over three decades. Today at the 24th Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Pawuk, the No. 2 qualifier, raced to his…
J.R. Gray won for the second time this season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Bristol Dragway, defeating his Al-Anabi Performance teammate Mike Stavrinos in the final round.
J.R. Gray won for the second time this season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Bristol Dragway, defeating his Al-Anabi Performance teammate Mike Stavrinos in the final round as part of this weekend’s 24th annual Super…
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson score hard fought victories at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at historic Bristol Dragway.
Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps became the all-time wins leader at Bristol Dragway on Sunday, snapping a 33-race winless streak by defeating Paul Lee in the final round of the 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.…
Greg Anderson has long been a dominant force in Pro Stock, but with his milestone 1,000th round win, he’s officially entered legendary territory. With his victory in the semifinals at the…
Somehow, the final day of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals managed to match, and in some ways exceed the first two in terms of drama and thrills. As usual, our National Dragster staff was there to capture all of it in our Sunday Gallery.
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL ROUND ONE
The air and track temperatures are higher than they’ve been all weekend…
The fields are set for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals where Tony Stewart, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Brayden Davis will enter eliminations as the professional low qualifiers. Check out our daily preview to follow all the action.
08 Jun 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series has returned to one of the most scenic and historic destinations on the tour, Bristol Dragway for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
The event is the eighth of 20 races this year in the…
There was a lot of action at Bristol Dragway on Saturday during the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and our National Dragster photographers were on hand to capture all of it.
Tony Stewart, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and rookie Brayden Davis claimed the top qualifying spots during Saturday's Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
In a year of firsts for racing legend Tony Stewart, the Top Fuel points leader added two more on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, picking up his first career No. 1 qualifier and winning the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge specialty race for the first…
TOP FUEL Q3
After a rain delay in the morning, the Top Fuel dragsters kicked off action on Saturday with their second qualifying session. Ida Zetterström was the first driver out and managed the navigate the…
After a tough start to the 2025 season, Erica Enders hopes to continue her momentum in Bristol at this weekend’s 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
07 Jun 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
After a tough start to the 2025 season, six-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders hopes to continue her momentum from last week’s race in Epping and as far as she’s concerned, there is not better place than Bristol Dragway, site of this weekend’s…
Racing returns to Bristol Dragway on Saturday for the second day of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway and we've got all the info you need in our daily preview.
07 Jun 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series has returned Bristol Dragway, one of the most scenic and historic destinations on the tour, for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
On Friday, qualifying was cut short by rain, but not…
Shawn Langdon, Alexis DeJoria, Dallas Glenn, and rookie Brayden Davis claimed the top spots after the opening day of qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon led the way during a rain-shortened Friday at Bristol Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Alexis DeJoria (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and…
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