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NHRA Gatornationals to kick off NHRA’s 75th anniversary season March 5-8
NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season will open at famed Gainesville Raceway March 5-8 with the 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals at the legendary facility in Florida.
NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season will open at famed Gainesville Raceway, as officials announced today the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will begin March 5-8 with the 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals at the legendary facility in…
An epic Epping recap, J.R. Todd, and a look forward to Bristol
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, J.R. Todd joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about his big victory in Epping, and Lohnes recaps the week's news and looks ahead to the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, J.R. Todd joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about his big victory in Epping and how it all came together. The conversation with Todd follows a recap of the action from…
Top Fuel champ Antron Brown looks to conquer Bristol for the first time
Antron Brown has compiled one of the most impressive résumés in NHRA history, earning four Top Fuel world championships and 81 event wins, and Brown hopes to add another note to his lengthy list of achievements — his first Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals win.
Antron Brown has put together one of the most impressive resumés in NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series history, racking up four Top Fuel world championships — including the latest in 2024 — and 81 event wins.
After this weekend’s 24th…
Julie Nataas to make nitro Funny Car debut in Bristol with DC Motorsports
Julie Nataas, the 2023 NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, will make her Funny Car debut in Del Worsham’s Airmine-backed Toyota GR Supra at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
The wait is over for 2024 NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champion Julie Nataas, who will make her long-awaited nitro Funny Car debut at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
In national and regional…
Handras scores again in Epping to lead New England Nationals winners
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA New England Nationals, eight drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at New England Dragway, including Michael Handras, who won at the event for the second straight year, this time in Super Gas
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA New England Nationals, eight drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at New England Dragway
With his victory in Comp, Joe Carnasciale has now won a national…
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America names Class of 2026 inductees
Former longtime NHRA Competition Director and Vice President Steve Gibbs is among the list of inductees in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s Class of 2026.
Former longtime NHRA Competition Director and Vice President Steve Gibbs is among the list of inductees in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s Class of 2026.
Gibbs will be joined by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Stock Car), road racer John Morton (…
5 things we learned from the NHRA New England Nationals
From history to horsepower, New England Dragway in Epping gave us a weekend to remember — and reminded us why we’ll be back in 2026 with expectations high.
The 2025 NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway delivered the kind of drama only 12,000-horsepower nitro engines and five-speed 10,000-rpm big-blocks can provide. With track records shattered, rivalries renewed, and pedalfests aplenty,…
Powers wins JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock at NHRA New England Nationals
Chris Powers and his Sonny’s Racing Engines Chevy Camaro rallied to victory at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
Chris Powers and his Sonny’s Racing Engines Chevy Camaro rallied to victory Sunday at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, race two of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 NHRA schedule.
In…
Force, Todd, and Anderson claw their way to wins at NHRA New England Nationals
Brittany Force takes down Tony Stewart in Top Fuel triumph - J.R. Todd gets first Funny Car victory since ’24 opener, and Greg Anderson sets Pro Stock track record in win at Epping, N.H.
Top Fuel’s Brittany Force picked up her first victory of the season, making a pair of 340-mph runs on Sunday at New England Dragway and defeating points leader Tony Stewart in the final round of the 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals.
J.R.…
Sunday photo gallery from the NHRA New England Nationals
National Dragster photographers capture the speed, emotion, and drama in Epping, N.H.
Hear from Jack Beckman after his wild ride at the NHRA New England Natioanls
“It started to shake, I pedaled, and it was one of those deals where these things shake violently enough that your vision kind of shuts down for a second. As soon as I pedaled, it just hooked left—and at that point, you're a passenger.
"I’ve…
Erica Enders and Greg Anderson setup a clash of the titans Pro Stock final in Epping
Elite Motorsports and KB Titan trading blows as Pro Stock rivalry heats up again
The Pro Stock rivalry that has defined much of the last decade is officially back. After a month-long break in the schedule, Erica Enders and…
News & Notes: Sunday Race Day at NHRA New England Nationals
It’s Race Day at New England Dragway: Cool temps, high speeds, and a Fox primetime broadcast
It’s race day, and fans are already streaming through the gates at New England Dragway for the final eliminations of the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals. From the sound of Top Fuel and Funny Car warm-ups echoing through the pits to the sharp focus…
NHRA New England Nationals Sunday preview
Racing for glory in the Granite State. Speed, grit, and high-stakes competition await at the NHRA New England Nationals—broadcast today on FOX.
If you don’t like the weather in New England, wait five minutes. But if you don’t like racing, you’re in the wrong place. Because today, the forest-lined strip of asphalt at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire, transforms into a…
Kalitta, Beckman, and Hartford win Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at NHRA New England Nationals
Kalitta continues to roll in qualifying; Prock and Cody Coughlin also take No. 1 spots at New England Dragway
Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta continued an incredible qualifying run on Saturday at New England Dragway, keeping Kalitta Motorsports undefeated in Top Fuel in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge with a victory over Tony Stewart, setting the track…
NHRA New England Nationals Saturday photo gallery
Check out the pits, the racers, and the staging lanes at the 12th running of the NHRA New England Nationals
Frech, Hidalgo, Longhany top Race 2 at South Georgia Motorsports Park
John Frech, Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., and Jeff Longhany led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division completed a doubleheader event at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
Photos by Rhonda McCole and Kalyn Fox
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park:
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Kamplain, Mosbek, Wernet lead winners as Tri-State Raceway event
Greg Kamplain, Gene Mosbek, and Logan Wernet led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action at Tri-State Raceway.
Photos by Barry Bergeron and Tim Sokoloski
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:
COMPETITION…
News & Notes: Saturday qualifying from NHRA New England Nationals
The sound of nitro thundered back into New England Dragway Saturday as the skies cleared in New England Nationals
Saturday’s third Top Fuel qualifying session at New England Dragway brought fireworks, frustration, and a new track speed record. As the racing surface came around following morning rain,…
Top Fuel to the lanes at 1 p.m. ET as the track dries at New England Dragway
After a soggy start to the day, the skies over Epping have cleared and the racing gods appear to be smiling down on New England Dragway.
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Track drying efforts have progressed exactly as hoped, with NHRA’s experienced Safety Safari and race control teams executing their plan to…
NHRA New England Nationals Saturday preview
On-track racing action has been delayed by weather, but NHRA is optimistic there will be a window of sunshine for racing action to bring a storm of its own.
“If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.” – Mark Twain
The Saturday morning air at New England Dragway carries a moist bite and a sense of anticipation. And while the NHRA has come prepared to unleash the thunder,…
Prock, Kalitta, and Cody Coughlin haul in Friday’s No. 1 “Clawifier” award at NHRA New England Nationals
Reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), and Cody Coughlin (Pro Stock) led the way on Friday at New England Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 spots at the 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals.
Reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock led the way on Friday at New England Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 spot for John Force Racing at the 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals.
Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) and Cody Coughlin (Pro…
NHRA New England Nationals Friday photo gallery
Check out the pits, the racers, and the staging lanes at the 12th running of the NHRA New England Nationals
News & Notes: Friday qualifying heats up at NHRA New England Nationals
The sound of nitro thundered back into New England Dragway Friday afternoon as the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals roared to life.
Fans from across the Northeast filled the grandstands as qualifying opened under dramatic skies and classic Epping conditions—low elevation and high humidity. The early Top Fuel and Funny Car pairings wasted no time testing the limits of the surface…
Purse increase highlights updates for NHRA Summit Racing Series championship
NHRA has announced a number of exciting updates to the NHRA Summit Racing Series World Championship program, including a purse increase, a first-time team competition, and a host of special and unique opportunities that competitors will have a chance to experience.
NHRA has announced a number of exciting updates to the NHRA Summit Racing Series World Championship program, including a purse increase, a first-time team competition, and a host of special and unique opportunities that competitors will have a…
Watch now! Second qualifying session of the 2025 New England Nationals
Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock kick off the 2025 New England Nationals, and you can watch each pass of Q2 right here.
Set against a backdrop of grandstands full of fans from across the Northeast, the professional drivers of the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series will look to get aggressive on the historic New Hampshire strip.
2024 EVENT WINNERS…
From Top Fuel to top end: Ida Zetterström adds New England Nationals and Fox TV exposure
The European drag racing star balances on-track and on-air talent as she eyes a full 2026 Top Fuel campaign.
Ida Zetterström isn’t just here to race—she’s here to make waves. The European drag racing standout has stormed into NHRA Top Fuel competition with one mission: to prove she belongs among the best in the world.
With a championship pedigree in FIA…
After a month off, Pro Stock returns at NHRA New England Nationals
As the NHRA Pro Stock class returns to competition at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, reigning winner Troy Coughlin Jr. hopes the added time off helps him return to the winner’s circle with his Elite Motorsports team.
As the NHRA Pro Stock class returns to competition at this weekend’s 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, reigning winner Troy Coughlin Jr. hopes the added time off helps him return to the winner’s circle with his Elite…
NHRA New England Nationals Friday preview
Speed races into the Northeast for a three-day showdown at the NHRA New England Nationals, held at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire.
Speed.
You are our origin story. While other motorsports measure the miles, count the laps, or test endurance, we were born for velocity. That spirit is alive and thundering into New England Dragway today as the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals…
Funny Car's Bob Tasca III feels right at home at NHRA New England Nationals
No matter how many times he goes to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals, it will always be special for local native Bob Tasca III.
No matter how many times he goes to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals, it will always be special for local native Bob Tasca III.
The Funny Car veteran holds many fond memories at the facility,…