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Pro Stock newcomer Matt Latino in the mix for NHRA Rookie of the Year
When it comes to selecting the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Rookie of the Year, it might be wise not to overlook first-year Pro Stock racer Matt Latino.
It has been an incredible season for second-generation drag racer Matt Latino. This year has been about learning how to drive an extremely finicky Pro Stock car, but it has also been a year of learning how to adapt, promote, and stand his ground in…
Kelly Harper back in the Top Fuel cockpit for Paton Racing at Nevada Nationals
Sportsman racer Kelly Harper will once again be at the helm of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster for this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
Sportsman racer Kelly Harper will once again be at the helm of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster for this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.Harper, who made his NHRA Top Fuel debut at this event back in 2023, is…
California Hot Rod Reunion: Where speed never ages
The first day of the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival reminded everyone why this event is more than just a race weekend — it’s a return to the roots of what hot rodding truly means.
At the legendary Famoso Dragstrip where nitromethane has perpetuated power and legends echo through the staging lanes, the opening Friday crowd proved once again that nostalgia is not about…
Pete Kaiser, Jon Capps lead winners at California Hot Rod Reunion
Pete Kaiser and Jon Capps led the list of winners as the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series wrapped up its 2025 schedule with the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports:NOSTALGIA TOP FUELPete Kaiser, Merced, Calif., '20 Bowen, 5.720, 259.44 …
Payne, Whiteley collect Regional Top Alcohol victories at Firebird Fall Shootout
Madison Payne and Annie Whiteley scored victories at Firebird Motorsports Park with the 2nd annual Firebird Fall Shootout.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division Second annual Firebird Fall Shootout:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERMadison Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.230, 278.40 def. Anthony…
Dave Connolly back behind the wheel in Pro Stock for NHRA Nevada Nationals
Championship crew chief Dave Connolly, a 26-time Pro Stock winner from behind the wheel, will slide into the seat of a KB Titan Racing Chevrolet Camaro to join the quarter-mile throwdown for the last two events of the season.
The 2025 season of NHRA's Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is drawing to a close, and as the Countdown to the Championship clock ticks down, the battle for the series title is at full roar. Adding fuel to the fire, the Pro Stock field at the…
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.
