Championship leader Justin Ashley prepared to take fight to St. Louis
After runner-up finishes at the first two Countdown events in Reading and Charlotte, Justin Ashley and the Phillips Connect Top Fuel team took a light break before heading to St. Louis.
Cruz Pedregon's Snap-on Dodge turns pink to support breast cancer patients
Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Tools team will debut a new Socket to Breast Cancer car design to support the Pink Fund in the U.S. and Kelly Shires Foundation in Canada to further their work helping breast cancer patients meet non-medical expenses while they are undergoing treatment.
After making his historic 600th race start and sitting firmly in the Countdown to the Championship standings, Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Tools team will debut a new Socket to Breast Cancer car design to support the Pink Fund in the U.S. and Kelly…
Nichols, Bellemeur lead Lucas Oil Series winners at Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at zMAX Dragway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, led by first-time winner Earl Nichols Jr. in Top Alcohol Dragster.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at zMAX Dragway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Earl Nichols Jr., a former Super Gas…
WWTR foundation continues to collect donations for eastern Kentucky flood victims
The Raceway Gives Foundation, the charitable arm of World Wide Technology Raceway, home of this weekend's NHRA Midwest Nationals, is continuing to collect for the flood victims of eastern Kentucky.
The record rainfall and subsequent flooding of late July dramatically impacted the lives of people in our own community as well as those in eastern Kentucky. Both areas suffered devastating damage, and the communities are rallying together to…
Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event at Virginia Motorsports Park canceled due to weather
With the forecast of Hurricane Ian’s arrival over the weekend and no available dates at the facility, NHRA has made the difficult decision to cancel the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event scheduled for this weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park. The event will not be rescheduled.
With the forecast of Hurricane Ian’s arrival over the weekend and no available dates at the facility, NHR has made the difficult decision to cancel the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event scheduled for this weekend at Virginia Motorsports…
Jake Opatrny will make Top Fuel debut this weekend at NHRA Midwest Nationals
Top Fuel will welcome another young, new hopeful at this weekend's NHRA Midwest Nationals when 28-year-old Jake Opatrny makes his nitro debut at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Top Fuel will welcome another young, new hopeful at this weekend's NHRA Midwest Nationals when 28-year-old Jake Opatrny makes his nitro debut at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Opatrny, a graduate of the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School who…
Motorsports superstar Travis Pastrana gets his 'Baptism by Nitro' in Top Fuel passes
Multi-discipline motorsports superstar Travis Pastrana added some real nitro to his “Nitro Circus" resumé when he made a couple of short passes behind the wheel of Scott Palmer’s Top Fueler at zMAX Dragway Monday after the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Concert, fireworks will add to drama-filled Midwest Nationals Countdown event
With a special fireworks show and a concert by country music star Tim Dugger, the upcoming NHRA Midwest Nationals, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis will be loaded with special events, adding to the memorable three days of racing action in the middle of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
With a special fireworks show and a concert by country music star Tim Dugger helping kick off the weekend, the upcoming 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals on Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis will be loaded with special…
Stevie Jackson gets back in win column in Charlotte event
Two-time world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson picked up his first win in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon since early in the 2021 season, driving to an impressive victory on Sunday at zMAX Dragway as part of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.The event was powered by Pee Dee Fleet.
Two-time world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson picked up his first win in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon since early in the 2021 season, driving to an impressive victory on Sunday at zMAX Dragway as part of the 14th…
Dymond, Caissie, Northrop, Tisdale, Hoff win Division 1 Summit Series Finals
Jamie Dymond, Dan Caissie, Paul Northrop, Paul Northrop, and Danny Hoff earned trips to the Summit National Championships after victories at the Northeast Division Finals. Caissie is the defending national champ in Pro.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals:
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Jamie Dymond, Kerhonkson, N.Y., '99 Dragster, 4.733, 139.33 def. Nelson Belot, Dalton, Mass., '79…
Rick Hendrick talks NHRA, Pro Stock, and Greg Anderson's 100th career victory
Charlotte being the heart of NASCAR country, it’s not surprising to see circle-track legends like Rick Hendrick, sponsor of Greg Anderson’s Pro Stock Camaro, on hand watching at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Schumacher, Scag Power Equipment renew NHRA partnership through 2025
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Tony Schumacher and the Maynard Family Racing team have renewed their partnership agreement with Scag Power Equipment through the 2025 NHRA season.
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Tony Schumacher and the Maynard Family Racing team have renewed their partnership agreement with Scag Power Equipment, an industry leader in commercial and residential riding, stand-on, and walk-behind lawn…
Rickie Smith after hometrack FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod win in Charlotte
In what he says is his final season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith said he already received his one wish for the year, which was picking up a victory to go out in style.
In what he says is his final season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith said he already received his one wish for the year, which was picking up a victory to go out in style.…
Mountain Motor Pro Stock headed to Charlotte for NHRA season finale
The Mountain Motor Pro Stockers are set to resume competition this weekend at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals in Charlotte, NC.
With fall weather starting to move in, the Mountain Motor teams are excited to get be racing at Zmax Dragway this weekend as we expect to see record-setting numbers for a number of racing classes due to the weather. Again at the Carolina Nationals,…
Pedregon at the Pentagon: World champ gets a special trip between events
Between races in the Countdown to the Championship, two-time Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon and his team were able to enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
Between races in the Countdown to the Championship, two-time Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon and his team were able to enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
The tour took place on Monday after an…
Watch this weekend's Division 1 Summit Series E.T. Finals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 Summit Racing Series Finals event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 Summit Racing Series Finals event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are Competition…
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America fetes Linda Vaughn, First Lady of Motorsports
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America recently saluted Linda Vaughn, the First Lady of Motorsports, with a proclamation for Linda Vaughn Day, Sept. 19.
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America recently saluted Linda Vaughn, the First Lady of Motorsports, with a proclamation for Linda Vaughn Day, Sept. 19. Vaughn previously was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.
The proclamation reads…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals FOX broadcast delivers record audience of 1.6 million
Sunday’s NHRA on FOX television coverage from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, which was the NHRA’s NFL adjacent broadcast, delivered 1,678,000 viewers, making it the most-viewed NHRA telecast record.
Sunday’s NHRA on FOX television coverage from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, which was the NHRA’s NFL adjacent broadcast, delivered 1,678,000 viewers, making it the most-viewed NHRA telecast record.
That is up 150,000 viewers (10%) from the…
Erwin, Scott, Hildebrant, Couch, Tilson capture Division 4 Summit championships
Todd Erwin, Jason Scott, Jason Hildebrant, Cody Couch, and Bryan Tilson all punched their tickets for the Summit National Championship battle later this year in Las Vegas with big wins at the Division 4 Summit Series Finals in Ardmore, Okla.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division Finals:
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Todd Erwin, dragster, 4.480, 154.43 def. Chuck Wier,'67 Chevy II, 6.522, 103.90.
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Division 3's Keil, Buchanan, Ellison, Collier, Sheppeard headed to Las Vegas title bash
Carl Keil, AJ Buchanan, Caleb Ellison, Garreth Sheppeard, and Steven Collier won the Division 3 Summit Series FInals and will represent the division at the Summit National Championship later this fall in Las Vegas.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals:
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Carl Keil, Rossford, Ohio, '15 Dragster, 4.790, 142.96 def. Michael Sturgill, Beavercreek, Ohio…