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NHRA Silly Season 2025 is off to an early and wild start, with more to come
Silly Season is an annual offseason motorsports ritual in which drivers, crew chiefs, and sponsors are in motion from team to team in advance of the next year, but Silly Season 2025 is already in full swing in the NHRA, as Brian Lohnes recaps here.
Tuning veteran Jason McCulloch heads to Scag Top Fuel team
Co-crew chief Jason McCulloch will be leaving Josh Hart Racing to join the championship-contending Scag Top Fuel team, effective immediately.
As Josh Hart continues to make moves to improve his drag racing future, he is also working with current teammates to ensure their futures are also secure. Today it was announced that co-crew chief Jason McCulloch will be leaving Josh Hart Racing to…
Wayne Delmonte and Lebanon Valley still going strong together
Lebanon Valley Speedway opened in 1953 and expanded to include the dragstrip a decade later. While track manager Wayne DelMonte can’t claim to have been there since day one, he can claim more than 35 years of the track’s history, beginning in the mid-1980s.
Lebanon Valley Speedway opened in 1953 and expanded to include the dragstrip a decade later. While track manager Wayne DelMonte can’t claim to have been there since day one, he can claim more than 35 years of the track’s history, beginning in the…
Brainerd International Raceway completes track repaving project
Brainerd International Raceway, home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, recently completed a major reinvestment project at the legendary facility, repaving the asphalt surface of the track.
Brainerd International Raceway, home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, recently completed a major reinvestment project at the legendary facility, repaving the asphalt surface of the track.Ten years to the day of the last track-surface renovation and…
NHRA Pro Mod Series set for 11 races in 2026 with added race in Norwalk
NHRA officials have announced an additional race in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season, pushing the season total to 11 events for the year with a stop at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
NHRA officials have announced an additional race in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season, pushing the season total to 11 events for the year with a stop at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.The fan-favorite category will…
NHRA Summit Racing Series world championships on the line in Las Vegas
It all comes down to Las Vegas for 32 standouts in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, as world championships will be on the line for competitors in the Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle categories as part of the upcoming Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
It all comes down to Las Vegas for 32 standouts in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, as world championships will be on the line for competitors in the Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle categories as part of the upcoming Dodge NHRA Nevada…
Lucas Oil Series championship picture coming into focus as season winds down
With just a handful of races remaining in the 2025 season, championships in nine Lucas Oil Series Sportsman categories are still up for grabs. Here is the latest on each battle.
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERReigning champ Shawn Cowie is the current leader in Top Alcohol Dragster, and it’s going to take quite a bit of work to unseat him. Cowie’s title defense has been more than respectable as he’s appeared in six…
In-N-Out Burger turns 77
The legendary California burger chain shares a storied connection with the NHRA and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip — share that connection at the 2025 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, November 13-16, 2025
October 22, 2025, marks In-N-Out Burger’s 77th birthday, and the NHRA is celebrating right alongside our longtime Southern California partner. The iconic burger brand that’s fueled generations of racers, fans…
Buddy Hull set for return to racing at Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals
NHRA fan favorite Buddy Hull, driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, is set to return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals. Hull has been sidelined following a serious incident at the Sonoma Nationals in late July.
NHRA fan favorite Buddy Hull, driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, is set to return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, Oct. 3 –Nov. 2, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The second-year Funny…
Odds updated for NHRA Mission Foods Professional championships
With two events remaining in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, current leaders Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Richard Gadson are huge favorites to win championships.
With two events remaining in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, current leaders Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Richard Gadson are huge favorites to win championships.NHRA fans participating in gaming as part of the…
Driven: Daniel Wilkerson, Part 2
Part 2 of the Driven feature with Daniel Wilkerson as he battles for his first career event win at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Richard Freeman talks Top Fuel, sponsors, and more; plus Spencer Hyde
On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Freeman and Spencer Hyde join host Brian Lohnes to take a dive into the drag racing headlines.
On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Freeman and Spencer Hyde join host Brian Lohnes to take a dive into the drag racing headlines.Freeman talks about all elements of the new Elite Motorsports…
R+L Carriers signs multiyear deal as primary sponsor of Elite Motorsports Top Fueler
R+L Carriers has signed a multiyear deal to be the primary sponsor of the Elite Motorsports Top Fuel dragster that will be driven by motorsports legend Tony Stewart beginning in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Elite Motorsports has announced that R+L Carriers, a global transportation provider designed to provide superior service at competitive pricing, has signed a multiyear deal to be the primary sponsor of the Elite Motorsports Top Fuel dragster that…
Spencer Hyde making strong case for 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year
Spencer Hyde has taken the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series by storm during his rookie season in the Head Inc. Funny Car and is a frontrunner for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
Spencer Hyde has taken the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series by storm during his rookie season. The Stratford, Ont., resident has proven himself to be a standout first-year driver, piloting the Head Inc. Funny Car owned and tuned by Hall of…
Driven: Daniel Wilkerson
In the latest episode of NHRA's short-feature projects, follow behind the scenes with Funny Car racer Daniel Wikkerson as he competes at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Bogan strikes twice at Rockingham Dragway Division 2 doubleheader
Monty Bogan dominated the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division doubleheader event at Rockingham Dragway, winning Comp at both events.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Rockingham Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '07 G5, F/EA, 8.603, 148.91 def.…
Eckel, Doll, Oakes lead Division 1 winners at Cecil County Dragway event
Don Eckel, Allison Doll, and Shane Oakes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Cecil County Dragway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Cecil County Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORDon Eckel, Piscataway, N.J., '09 Pro Start, C/DA, 6.962, 190.46 def.…
Mike Green announced as crew chief for Elite Motorsports Top Fuel team in 2026
Elite Motorsports has announced multi-championship crew chief Mike Green will lead their Top Fuel program beginning in the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season. Green will no longer be tuning this season for Scag Racing and driver Justin Ashley after being released by the team.
Elite Motorsports has announced multi-championship crew chief Mike Green will lead their Top Fuel program beginning in the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season. “We had conversations with a handful of potential crew chiefs over the…
Statement from Scag Racing
Scag Racing would like to congratulate Tommy DeLago on being named our new Crew Chief. We will name an assistant crew chief in the near future after careful deliberation with team members. Our goal is to keep our entire team together as we continue…
NHRA Breakfast at 2025 SEMA Show: Champs, a Visionary, and the GOAT
The NHRA Breakfast is set for Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Westgate Las Vegas Ballrooms A&B. The breakfast will host a pair of NHRA champs, a visionary in the sport, and one of the greatest drivers in NHRA history as part of a special theme: “NHRA’s 75th: Champions, a Visionary, and the GOAT.”
Always one of the highlights of the annual SEMA Show, the NHRA Breakfast is set for Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Westgate Las Vegas Ballrooms A&B. The breakfast will host a pair of NHRA champs, a visionary in the sport, and one of the greatest…
Two legends: 'Big' and Bakersfield
The big news earlier this month was that “Big Daddy” Don Garlits was coming west from Florida to Bakersfield for the California Hot Rod Reunion, retracing in a way one of the seminal moments of his career. Here's a look at the legend's long love affair with the Famoso Dragstrip.
The big news earlier this month was that “Big Daddy” Don Garlits was coming west from Florida to Bakersfield for the California Hot Rod Reunion, retracing in a way one of the seminal moments of his career.It was 1959, and Garlits had been making big…
Official NHRA Drag Racing mobile game coming in Summer 2026
NHRA, in collaboration with Concrete Software and GameMill Entertainment, has announced the development of the official NHRA Drag Racing mobile game, launching worldwide on iOS and Android in Summer 2026.
NHRA, in collaboration with Concrete Software and GameMill Entertainment, has announced the development of the official NHRA Drag Racing mobile game, launching worldwide on iOS and Android in Summer 2026.Built on 75 years of NHRA Drag Racing history…
Jordin DeWald wins Holley Never Rest award at the Texas NHRA FallNationals
Super Gas racer Jordin DeWald was awarded the Holley Never Rest award at the Texas NHRA FallNationals after she and her husband worked hard to repair a blown engine to continue racing.
Super Gas racer Jordin DeWald was awarded the Holley Never Rest award at the Texas NHRA FallNationals after she and her husband worked hard to repair a blown engine to continue racing.The DeWalds had been running their U.S. military-tribute ’37…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2025 Texas NHRA FallNationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Texas NHRA FallNationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Logan, Butler, Salyers, and Gonzalez collect Division 2 Summit titles
Austin Logan, Tim Butler, Daniel Salyers, and Pablo Gonzalez collected Division 2 Summit Racing Series championships to earn the right to now compete for world championships in Las Vegas.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division Finals:SUPER PRO Austin Logan, Port Charlotte, Fla., '86 Camaro, 5.827, 115.08 def. Gage Burch, Palmetto, Fla., '90…
John Force Racing signs Josh Hart to drive its Top Fuel dragster
John Force Racing has signed multitime NHRA U.S. Nationals winner and two-time NHRA Top Fuel winner Josh Hart to a multiyear contract to drive for the 23-time world championship organization beginning with the 2026 season.
John Force Racing has signed multitime NHRA U.S. Nationals winner and two-time NHRA Top Fuel winner Josh Hart to a multiyear contract to drive for the 23-time world championship organization beginning with the 2026 NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville…
Texas NHRA FallNationals on FOX was most-watched NHRA telecast on record
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series enjoyed the most-watched broadcast in NHRA history, as the Texas NHRA FallNationals drew more than two million viewers on FOX for Sunday’s eliminations coverage from Texas Motorplex.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series enjoyed the most-watched broadcast in NHRA history, as the Texas NHRA FallNationals drew 2.065 million viewers on FOX for Sunday’s eliminations coverage from Texas Motorplex.Airing as the fourth of six races…
Severance, Peavler have monster weekends at Texas NHRA FallNationals
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Texas Motorplex, 10 drivers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series collected victories at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, led by Top Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance.
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Texas Motorplex, 10 drivers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series collected victories at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.A day after winning the JEG Allstars, Joey Severance scored…
Weekend Rewind: 2025 Texas NHRA FallNationals
The 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals proved that, yes, everything IS bigger in Texas, from anniversary celebrations to drama to on-track action. Enjoy this video look back at a wild weekend in Dallas.
