Who’s next? A look at who’s likely to be NHRA’s next first-time Pro winner
With his Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Joey Gladstone can no longer be referenced as “long-overdue to win his first NHRA race.” That being said, there are more than a dozen other NHRA Pros whom that phrase might apply to. Here is a list of some of the drivers (listed in alphabetical order) who might be next in line to claim their first victories.
With his Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Joey Gladstone can no longer be referenced as “long-overdue to win his first NHRA race.” That being said, there are more than a dozen other NHRA Pros whom that phrase might apply…
1960s NHRA Top Gas superstar Gordon "Collecting" Collett passes away
1960s NHRA superstar Gordon Collett, the winningest driver in NHRA Top Gas history, passed away July 24. Collett's seven wins in the class, 1964-70, were nearly twice as many as his nearest rival.
Maynard Family named majority owner of Tony Schumacher-driven Top Fuel team
Don Schumacher Racing and Joe and Cathi Maynard have expanded the terms of their current partnership to include the Maynards as majority owners of the Top Fuel operation piloted by Tony Schumacher, effective Monday, July 25
Don Schumacher Racing and Joe and Cathi Maynard have expanded the terms of their current partnership to include the Maynards as majority owners of the Top Fuel operation piloted by Tony Schumacher, effective Monday, July 25, 2022.
As majority…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview
It's race day on the second stop of the iconic NHRA Wester Swing, and race fans should be ready for a blockbuster first round of nitro racing scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. (PDT)
The Sonoma, Calif., hills will roar with the sound of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing today as the 2022 Denso Sonoma Nationals eliminations begin with a wicked fast first round thanks to the cool, dense air that fills the hills here each morning.…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview
With sold-out campgrounds and perfect weather, Sonoma Raceway will be packed with NHRA fans for Saturday's qualifying sessions at the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
The Sonoma, Calif., hills will roar with the sound of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing today as the 2022 Denso Sonoma Nationals qualifying continues with two sessions for fans to enjoy. The second stop of the Western Swing is a race team and fan…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview
For 51 weeks of the year, Sonoma, California, is wine country. When the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series comes to town, it’s Speed For All country.
The NHRA Western Swing is motorsport’s most iconic trifecta. One that tests drag racing teams at three different tracks for three back-to-back weekends and requires a 2,000-mile…
Flyin’ Ryan Racing supports second Pro Stock Motorcycle with help of Burromax
Flyin' Ryan Racing will be supporting an additional Pro Stock Motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes.
NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle team Flyin' Ryan Racing will be supporting an additional Pro Stock Motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes.
“Flyin Ryan…
Nightfire returns to Firebird for crucial Heritage Series nitro event
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7.
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7.
The track’s “signature nitro event” will feature an impressive field of AA/Funny Cars, AA/…
Lescure provides two-race sponsorship for Jim Dunn Racing on Western Swing
Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events.
Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events. A longtime supporter of the team, the Lescure family enjoys attending…
Denso will sponsor Stringer Performance / Millican Top Fueler at Sonoma event
Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, but they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.
Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.
Stringer…
Sportsman champs crowned at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
Appearing in his first…
Cervelli, Bertozzi, and Dziorny lead Friday winners at JEGS SPORTSnationals
Frank Cervelli, Anthony Bertozzi, and Steven Dziorny led the list of winners Friday at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Frank Cervelli, Danville, Ind., '06 Cobalt, C/AA, 7.374, 182.26 def. Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 Spitzer,…
The ride was short for Jordan Vandergriff, but probably not the end of the road
Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to. But #TeamJordan fans need not distress. There may be more to come.
Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to.
In this episode, Bachelorettes Gabby Windey and Rachel…
Western Swing heads to wine country for Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on July 22-24.
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on…
Defending champ Shawn Fink prepared to chase second Mile-High Big Tire Shootout title
Defending champ Shawn Fink will lead eight of the Midwest’s quickest and fastest street cars into battle during the No Time Big Tire Shootout, a special exhibition race held during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
The Mile-High No Time Big Tire Shootout, one of the highlights of last year’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, will return to Bandimere Speedway on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16. The event will once again feature heads-up…
Dodge teammates Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan look to conquer Thunder Mountain
Leah Pruett is ready to keep her recent momentum going at one of the Top Fuel standout’s most important races of the season, this weekend’s 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
Coming off the best race of her 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Leah Pruett is ready to keep that momentum going at one of the Top Fuel standout’s most important races of the season, this weekend’s 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers…
Sweep dreams? Not so fast. Sweeping the Western Swing is tougher than you think
The NHRA Western Swing has been around since 1989 and just eight drivers have pulled off the miraculous feat of winning all three events. Can anyone join that group this year?
Seven NHRA Camping World Series pros and one more in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series ranks have pulled off the elusive sweep of the three events held in Denver, Sonoma, and Seattle on consecutive weekends that have been a tradition on the NHRA…
Watch SPORTSnationals and Eastern Conference Jr. Finals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from National Trail Raceway and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from National Trail Raceway and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National…
NHRA's Matt Hagan throws out first pitch at Colorado Rockies MLB game
Three-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan threw out the first pitch at Coors Field in Denver Wednesday night in advance of the Colorado Rockies’ 10-6 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Cruz Pedregon on title chances: "I get more comfortable as the season goes on”
After a solid start to the 2022 season, Cruz Pedregon says he is ready for his customary late-season surge in the Funny Car points. Pedregon discusses his championship chances, his love of the Western Swing, and a lot more in this week's Skype Interview with Brian Lohnes.
