Todd Smith added to DeJoria’s Funny Car team; Zetterström releases schedule
JCM Racing has announced the addition of crew chief Todd Smith to Alexis DeJoria’s Funny Car and released Ida Zetterström’s current partial season schedule.
With the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season kicking off in just over a week, the JCM Racing organization is hard at work putting the finishing touches on any remaining preseason preparations as they get ready to head south to…
Sportsman Appreciation event will help kick off 'Baby Gators' in Gainesville
Racers attending the “Baby Gators” Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway, Feb. 27-March 2, are invited to attend a special Sportsman Appreciation event at the track Wednesday night, Feb. 26.
Racers attending the “Baby Gators” Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway, Feb. 27-March 2, are invited to attend a special Sportsman Appreciation event at the track on Wednesday night, Feb. 26.
Presented by…
Elite Motorsports adds Sportsman standouts to partnership umbrella
Elite Motorsports has expanded their footprint to include Monty Bogan, former Pro Stock racer Vincent Nobile, Jackie Fricke, and sisters Taylor Nobile and Tori Iacono.
Elite Motorsports has expanded their footprint to include five Sportsman racers who will compete in the 2025 season with company branding on their rides. These representatives include Monty Bogan, former Pro Stock racer Vincent Nobile, Jackie Fricke…
Tony Stewart added to Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout field
Tony Stewart will race in the Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout for the first time in his NHRA career, as the motorsports legend and reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year is now part of the eight-car bonus race that takes place on Saturday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Tony Stewart will race in the Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout for the first time in his NHRA career, as the motorsports legend and reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year is officially part of the eight-car bonus race that takes place on…
Anthony Troyer joins McPhillips Racing for 2025 with support from Fendt
Anthony Troyer will pilot the second McPhillips Racing Top Alcohol Dragster during the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season with sponsorship from Fendt.
Anthony Troyer will pilot the second McPhillips Racing Top Alcohol Dragster during the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season. Troyer is slated to participate in seven events, with the possibility of adding more races throughout the season…
Bogan, Collins, Kastle lead Division 2 winners at Orlando Speed World Dragway
Monty Bogan, Andrew Collins, and Bruce Kastle led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division kicked off its season at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Monty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '07 G5, H/AA, 10.639,…
Bradford, Gordon, Mozeris top winners at Division 7 Firebird Motorsports Park
Jon Bradford, Maddi Gordon, and Joe Mozeris led the list of champs as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series kicked off with a Pacific Division doubleheader event at Firebird Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Firebird Motorsports Park:
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Jon Bradford, Tucson, Ariz., 5.195, 278.46 def. Casey Grisel…
Arby’s joins Rick Ware Racing as a primary partner on NASCAR and NHRA teams
Arby’s has partnered with Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and will be featured across its teams in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NASCAR Cup Series, including the NHRA Top Fuel dragster driven by Clay Millican.
Arby’s, the largest sandwich drive-thru restaurant brand in the world, has partnered with Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and will be featured across its teams in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NASCAR Cup Series.
The bulk of the…
Annual season preview highlights February issue of NHRA National Dragster
The February 2025 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring the annual season preview, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
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The February 2025 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring the annual season preview…
Melvin Heath, 1930-2025; Oklahoman was NHRA's second national champion
Melvin Heath, who in 1956 became just NHRA’s second national champion, passed away Feb. 17. Heath won the 1956 NHRA Nationals in Kansas City, Mo., to claim the title.
Melvin Heath, who in 1956 became just NHRA’s second national champion, passed away Feb. 17. He was 94.
After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Heath embarked on a lifelong journey as a respected…
2025 NHRA.tv LUCAS OIL SERIES LIVE STREAMING SCHEDULE
2025 NHRA.tv LUCAS OIL SERIES LIVE STREAMING SCHEDULE
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Watch the Division 7 Lucas Oil Series opener from Phoenix free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opening doubleheader from Firebird Motorsports Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opening doubleheader from Firebird Motorsports Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage fromPhoenix are Strange, Comp…
NHRA names Rob Park Senior Director of Field Operations
Rob Park, who has been a dedicated member of the NHRA team for nearly 30 years, has been promoted to NHRA Senior Director of Field Operations, helping strengthen NHRA’s commitment to Sportsman racers and its member tracks.
Rob Park has been promoted to Senior Director of Field Operations, helping strengthen NHRA’s commitment to Sportsman racers and its member tracks.
Park has been a dedicated member of the NHRA for nearly 30 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge…
John Force adds Canadian Hall of Fame induction to long career résumé
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car world champion John Force, whose first of record 157 NHRA event wins came in Canada in 1987, was among those inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Feb. 15 in Toronto.
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car world champion John Force, whose first of record 157 NHRA event wins came in Canada in 1987, was among those inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame on Feb. 15 in ceremonies at the John Bassett Theatre at the…
Good Vibrations March Meet to celebrate 'Red, White, Blue and You'
The Good Vibrations March Meet will take place March 6-9 at Famoso Dragstrip, and Saturday, March 8, will be all about celebrating the Red, White, Blue, and You at an unforgettable celebration of the greatest American motorsport.
The Good Vibrations March Meet will take place March 6-9 at Famoso Dragstrip, and Saturday, March 8, will be all about celebrating the Red, White, Blue, and You!
Racers and fans can rev up your engines and wave their flags high for an…
Josh Hart adds Factory Stock Showdown entry for 2025 with DHDR
Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart will campaign a Burnyzz Speed Shop-branded Dodge Challenger DragPak for the entire eight-race 2025 Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown series.
Always looking for more opportunities to promote Burnyzz Speed Shop and feed his competitive nature, Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart will campaign a Burnyzz Speed Shop-branded Dodge Challenger DragPak for the entire eight-race 2025 Flexjet…
NHRA vs. NASCAR at Daytona Beach
In 1956, NHRA founder Wally Parks used hot rodding ingenuity to steal Daytona’s thunder by setting a NASCAR speed record
This article, written by Wally Parks, originally appeared in the March 16, 2007 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine.
It was a fun time 50 years ago when Ray Brock and I covered the 1956 NASCAR Speedweek action in Daytona, Fla., for…
Maddi Gordon unveils bold new livery for 2025 TAFC campaign
After an impressive debut season, Maddi Gordon’s Beta Motorcycles Camaro Top Alcohol Funny Car will sport a colorful new look this season.
As Maddi Gordon prepares for her second season in NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car competition, she’s making a statement both on and off the track. Gordon’s Beta Motorcycles/Morro Bay Cabinets Camaro will sport a brand-new red, white, and blue livery, a…
NHRA announcing team to showcase current and past stars, new faces and talented veterans on NHRA.tv in 2025
With several talented names, new faces, and the addition of current and former stars, the NHRA is pleased to release its in-venue and NHRA.tv announce team for the 2025 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
With several talented names, new faces, and the addition of current and former stars, the NHRA is pleased to release its in-venue and NHRA.tv announce team for the 2025 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Along with veteran NHRA…
Right Trailers named title sponsor of NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout
Right Trailers has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout, which will take place on Saturday, March 8 as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
The NHRA announced today that Right Trailers has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout.
The Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout will take place on Saturday, March 8 as part of the season-…
2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series will lead to world championships in Las Vegas
The standout competitors in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, will now have the opportunity to race for a world championship in Las Vegas.
The standout competitors in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, will now have the opportunity to race for a world championship in Las Vegas, as the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing E.T…
Sampey to debut first canopy A/Fuel Dragster with support of Hangsterfer’s
Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is set to debut the first canopy-equipped Top Alcohol Dragster with the backing of Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Lubricants.
Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is set to debut the first canopy-equipped Top Alcohol Dragster with the backing of Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Lubricants.
A global leader in the motorsports, aerospace, and medical…
John Scotti Canadian Championship Series expands to Northwest Division
NHRA’s Northwest Division has announced that the 2025 John Scotti Canadian Championship will be expanding with a six-race series to Western Canada. Three double-header events will be held during the Canadian National Opens at Mission Raceway Park, M.H.D.R.A Dragstrip, and Rad Torque Raceway.
NHRA’s Northwest Division has announced that the 2025 John Scotti Canadian Championship will be expanding with a six-race series to Western Canada. The events will be held during the Canadian National Opens at Mission Raceway Park (June 14-15), M.H.…
Fire Department Coffee supported California firefighters battling wildfires
As wildfires raged across California, displacing families and pushing first responders to their limits, Fire Department Coffee, the Official Coffee of NHRA, stepped up to provide critical support.
As wildfires raged across California, displacing families and pushing first responders to their limits, Fire Department Coffee, the Official Coffee of NHRA, stepped up to provide critical support.
With thousands of firefighters working…
NHRA Arizona Nationals to celebrate 40 years at Firebird Motorsports Park
In 40 days, it will be time to celebrate four decades of incredible NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at revitalized Firebird Motorsports Park, as the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place March 21-23 at the fan-favorite facility.
In 40 days, it will be time to celebrate four decades of incredible NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at revitalized Firebird Motorsports Park, as the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place March 21-23 at the fan-favorite…
Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals set for March 12-16
The Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals, a prestigious race for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is back at No Problem Raceway in 2025 and will be bigger than ever as an incredible double-divisional kicks off the March 12-16 mega weekend.
The Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals, a prestigious race for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is back at No Problem Raceway in 2025 and will be bigger than ever, as an incredible double-divisional kicks off the…
Tickets on sale for Virginia NHRA Nationals with three Saturday qualifying sessions
After a successful two-day professional event last season, that format will return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2025 for the fifth annual Virginia NHRA Nationals, which takes place June 20-22 at the standout facility.
After a successful two-day professional event last season, that format will return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2025 for the fifth annual Virginia NHRA Nationals, which takes place June 20-22 at the standout facility.
A year ago,…
Relive the wild action of the 2024 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series on YouTube
NHRA is streaming a 2024 season marathon featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at national events on its YouTube page. Head over to watch the wild Sportsman action!
NHRA is streaming a 2024 season marathon featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at national events on its…
2025 NHRA season set to kick off with action-packed Amalie Gatornationals
In one month, the hallowed grounds of Gainesville Raceway will again come alive with the sights and sounds of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph nitro machines, as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off its 2025 season March 6-9 at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
In one month, the hallowed grounds of Gainesville Raceway will again come alive with the sights and sounds of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph nitro machines, as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off its 2025 season with the highly…
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki team to once again feature Herrera and Gadson
Vance & Hines Motorsports has announced its 2025 lineup for the NHRA Mission Foods Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, and once again, two-time and reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera will be joined by teammate Richard Gadson.
Vance & Hines Motorsports has announced its 2025 lineup for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, and once again, two-time and reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera will be joined by teammate…