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Brad Burton doubled in Super Stock and Stock to lead the winners at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division 4 event at Texas Motorplex. Eight drivers claimed the nine category titles, with Burton converting both final-round appearances into victories.
The following are Tuesday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Texas Motorplex:COMPETITION ELIMINATORChase Williams, Carthage, Texas, '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.770, 196.28 def.…
Alan Bradshaw and Doug Gordon collected Top Alcohol wins at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Central Region Stampede of Speed event at Texas Motorplex.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Stampede of Speed at Texas Motorplex:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERAlan Bradshaw, Odessa, Texas, 5.227, 275.13 def. Melanie…
The final race of the 2026 Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series, the Texas NHRA FallNationals, will offer some of the most seasoned Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford teams one final chance to win a special 75th anniversary NHRA diamond Wally.
The final race of the 2026 Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series will offer some of the most seasoned Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford teams one final chance to win a special 75th anniversary NHRA diamond Wally. The 41st annual Texas NHRA…
Bernie Plourd, who won the NHRA Winternationals Top Alcohol Dragster title back in 1992 and has competed in a variety of NHRA Sportsman classes, is ready for his ultimate bucket-list challenge: his Top Fuel debut at the upcoming Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge.
For most racers, the dream of driving a Top Fuel dragster fades long before retirement age. Not for Bernie Plourd.More than three decades after winning the 1992 NHRA Winternationals in Top Alcohol Dragster and nearly a quarter-century after stepping…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Christie Meyer-Johnson, the co-owner of the Texas Motorplex, as well as Aaron Stanfield, who took victory from his dad at the last stop on the NHRA tour at Worldwide Technology Raceway.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Christie Meyer-Johnson, the co-owner of the Texas Motorplex and the driving force behind the Stampede of Speed, as well as Aaron Stanfield, who…
The second half of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs kicks off with the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, Race 4 of the six-race battle to crown this year's world champions.
The second half of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs kicks off with the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, Race 4 of the six-race battle to crown this year's world champions.Top Fuel…
Penwell Knights Raceway has joined the NHRA Member Track Network for the first time in the South Central Division (Division 4). Known as the Permian Basin’s premier quarter-mile drag racing facility, the newest track to join the NHRA Member Track Network is located just outside of Odessa, Texas.
Penwell Knights Raceway has joined the NHRA Member Track Network for the first time in the South Central Division (Division 4). Known as the Permian Basin’s premier quarter-mile drag racing facility, the newest track to join the NHRA Member Track…
VizionOne's Grunt of the Race program is making sure NHRA crewmembers get something for their efforts: a check in their pocket and clean, healthy hands, courtesy of VizionOne's all-natural hand cleaner.
The drivers get the trophies, television interviews, and winner's circle photographs. The crewmembers underneath their 12,000-horsepower race cars usually get another oil pan to remove and another engine to service.VizionOne's Grunt of the Race…
The Texas NHRA FallNationals Pre-Stage FanFest presented by Red Line Synthetic Oil will once again feature the biggest names in NHRA Drag Racing, Thursday, Oct. 15, at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie. More than 50 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series drivers and riders are expected to take part.
In what is widely recognized as one of the biggest free driver fanfest events on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, the Texas NHRA FallNationals Pre-Stage FanFest presented by Red Line Synthetic Oil will once again feature the biggest names…
by Kelsey Quartuccio, for Ford Motor CompanyFord’s racing story began 125 years ago today, on Oct. 10, 1901, with a result measured at the finish line. In 1901,…
NHRA fans and racers can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Monday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from St. Louis are…
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Canada recently featured a story on Frank Hood, a prostate cancer survivor who won the Division 1 ET Bracket Finals in Ontario that talks about his journey and his work to spread prostate cancer awareness.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Canada recently featured a story on Frank Hood, a prostate cancer survivor who won the Division 1 ET Bracket Finals in Ontario to earn a rare spot at the NHRA’s Summit Racing Series World Championship in Las Vegas…
The first three races of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs have certainly lived up to the billing. There’s been record runs, sellout crowds, dominant performances, surprise winners, and massive moves made — and we’re only at the halfway point of the six-race playoffs.
The first three races of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs have certainly lived up to the billing. There’s been record runs, sellout crowds, dominant performances, surprise winners, and massive moves made — and we’re only at the…
Jack Hart's contributions to the NHRA in its earliest days were immeasurable, and in many ways throughout the 1960s, he may have been one of the most powerful, influential, innovative, and important men in the sport behind Wally Parks.
09 Oct 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Throughout this 75th anniversary season, we’ve saluted many aspects of NHRA’s history, from acknowledging racers and performances and memorable moments, but as the year’s celebrations begin to wind down, we’re reminded of the many people who…
NHRA officials announced the four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors currently eligible for the 2026 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.The competitors eligible for this year’s award include Pro Stock’s Cody Anderson, Top Fuel driver Maddi…
As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series nears its conclusion, the teams of Shawn Langdon, Jack Beckman, Greg Anderson, and Angie Smith are the respective leaders in their classes after 17 events in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil competition.
As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series nears its conclusion, the teams of Shawn Langdon, Jack Beckman, Greg Anderson, and Angie Smith are the respective leaders in their classes after 17 events in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by…
Every year for the last 41 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
08 Oct 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Every year for the last 41 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at…
Brian Stufflebeam, Fred Bartoli, and Joey Shipp scored Race 2 wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division wrapped up a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway. L
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORBrian Stufflebeam, Peoria, Ill., '23 T Bucket, A/EA, 7.436, 158…
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Respected NHRA track operator John “Sporty” Bandimere and NHRA event-winning Top Alcohol racers Jim and Annie Whiteley will be inducted as the 2026 members of the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame. They will be joined by 1976 NHRA Stock world champion Scott Main.
Respected NHRA track operator John “Sporty” Bandimere and NHRA event-winning Top Alcohol racers Jim and Annie Whiteley will be inducted as the 2026 members of the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame. They will be joined by 1976 NHRA Stock world…
The Drag Racing Association of Women Board of Trustees is currently accepting applications for new DRAW board members, especially those with skills in legal, finance, management, administration, marketing, and public relations.
The Drag Racing Association of Women Board of Trustees is currently accepting applications for new DRAW board members, especially those with skills in legal, finance, management, administration, marketing, and public relations.Every year, the DRAW…
With just three NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events left on the 2026 schedule, the battle for the NHRA Rookie of the Year has narrowed to five drivers, two in Top Fuel and one each in Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
With just three NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events left on the 2026 schedule, the battle for the NHRA Rookie of the Year has narrowed to five drivers, two in Top Fuel and one each in Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle…
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is headed to the famed Texas Motorplex for a Texas-sized event for the sixth annual Stampede of Speed and the main event of the 10-day extravaganza, the 41st annual Texas NHRA FallNationals, which takes place Oct. 9-18 at the famed facility as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is headed to the famed Texas Motorplex for a Texas-sized event for the sixth annual Stampede of Speed and the main event of the 10-day extravaganza, the 41st annual Texas NHRA FallNationals, which takes…
The NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals marked the midpoint of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship and a race packed with championship drama and upsets. Enjoy our video recap of the event.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Jimmy Prock and Will Smith join host Brian Lohnes to talk about not only their successes in St. Louis at Worldwide Technology Raceway but also their teams' respective improvements over the course of 2026.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Jimmy Prock and Will Smith join host Brian Lohnes to talk about not only their successes in St. Louis at Worldwide Technology Raceway but also their teams' respective…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from St. Louis are…
By partnering with Deecell Power Systems, the Official Solar Power Unit of the NHRA, Kalitta Motorsports has successfully transformed its trackside hospitality experience, eliminating the constant rumble and heavy fumes of traditional diesel generators in favor of clean, sustainable, and silent battery-and-solar power.
NHRA Championship Drag Racing is famous for its sensory overload: the chest-thumping roar of 12,000-hp engines, the smell of nitromethane, and the high-octane energy in the pits and midway. Just steps away from the track, in the luxury hospitality…
The sixth annual Stampede of Speed, the 10-day family-friendly Texas-themed country music festival and Texas NHRA FallNationals Countdown to the Championship event, will bring some of the biggest names in music and racing to Texas Motorplex, Oct. 9-18.
The sixth annual Stampede of Speed, the 10-day family-friendly Texas-themed country music festival and Texas NHRA FallNationals Countdown to the Championship event, will bring some of the biggest names in music and racing to Texas Motorplex, Oct. 9…
Super Comp racer Tim Millwood and his team were the recipients of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals while veteran racers Mike and Paula Cotten were also honored.
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In addition to the thrilling NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six drivers collected Wallys in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway.
In addition to the thrilling NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six drivers collected Wallys in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway.Two-time Super Comp…