Dodge unveils Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona
The Challenger R/T Scat Pack is right at home on one of NHRA's most famous drag strips.
FCA-North America, Dodge’s parent company, hosted a media day that provided speedy scribes, including members of the NHRA National Dragster staff, the first chance to drive the 485-hp 392-equipped Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 on the famed…
Cowie, Januik have the hot hand at Las Vegas Pacific Division event
Shawn Cowie and Nick Januik led the list of winners at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Friday | Saturday
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
TOP…
Universal Technical Institute named Official Technical School of NHRA
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), the nation’s leading provider of technical training for transportation technicians, welding technology and CNC machining programs has been named an official sponsor of NHRA.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), the nation’s leading provider of technical training for transportation technicians, welding technology and CNC machining programs has been named an official sponsor of NHRA.
UTI will also be partnered…
Up next: Four-wide nitro, motorcycles, Pro Mods, and Mountain Motor Pro Stockers
The NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in North Carolina April 26-28 will offer four-wide competition in five different classes plus, for the first time, four-wide action under the lights in a pyro-filled Friday night.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to the four-wide format with an action-packed and variety-spiced weekend when the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals revs up at zMAX Dragway in North Carolina April 26-28. The sensory…
Meyer, Hough take home alcohol-class victories at Houston SpringNationals
Megan Meyer and Brian Hough scored respective wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car to lead the roster of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series winners at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented by Pennzoil in Houston.
Megan Meyer and Brian Hough scored respective wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car to lead the roster of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series winners at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals …
Jackson picks up Pro Mod win at Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals
Steve Jackson got some redemption over Todd Tutterow on Sunday at the 32nd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil when he drove to a victory at Houston Raceway powered by Pennzoil.
Steve Jackson got some redemption over Todd Tutterow on Sunday at the 32nd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil when he drove to a victory at Houston Raceway powered by Pennzoil during the E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag…
Strickland doubles at Division 2 Lucas Oil Series at Atlanta Dragway
Jeff Strickland doubled in Stock and Top Dragster to highlight racing at the Division 2 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Atlanta Dragway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Atlanta Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Glen Treadwell, Sorrento, Fla., '00 dragster, E/ED, 8.328, 158…
Local NHRA standout Troy Coughlin Jr. 'inspires' elementary students
Before heading to Houston for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals, reigning NHRA Division 3 Top Alcohol Dragster champion Troy Coughlin Jr. shared his passion for drag racing recently at Inspire Elementary School’s Career Day in downtown Columbus.
Reigning NHRA Division 3 Top Alcohol Dragster champion Troy Coughlin Jr. shared his passion for drag racing recently at Inspire Elementary School’s Career Day in downtown Columbus.
Just before leaving his hometown of Delaware, Ohio to head south…
NHRA, drivers meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill with National Motorsports Coalition
NHRA drag racers Steve Torrence and Clay Millican joined NHRA Vice President of Track Management & Operations Kasey Coler in Washington D.C., this week to meet with congressional offices representing racing communities all around the country.
NHRA drag racers Steve Torrence and Clay Millican joined NHRA Vice President of Track Management & Operations, Kasey Coler in Washington D.C. this week to meet with congressional offices representing racing communities all around the country. As…
Todd Tutterow looking to keep Pro Mod momentum rolling in Houston
Todd Tutterow has experienced a litany of wins and championships throughout his standout Pro Mod career, but one of the veteran’s biggest moments came a month ago when he claimed his first career NHRA victory win at Gainesville in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service.
Todd Tutterow has experienced a litany of wins and championships throughout his standout Pro Mod career, but one of the veteran’s biggest moments came a month ago when he claimed his first career NHRA victory win at Gainesville in the E3 Spark Plugs…
Tricky Tipster: World champs look to shine brightest in the Lone Star State
Oddsmaker Tricky Tipster has selected reigning NHRA nitro champs Steve Torrence and J.R. Todd along with Pro Mod’s Steve Jackson as the pre-race favorites at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil.
Saluting his birthplace, country music star Willie Nelson, once said, “I’m from Texas, and one of the reasons I like Texas is because there's no one in control.”
Willie certainly had a valid point and through the first four events of 2019, his…
Two-time Funny Car champ Matt Hagan welcomes spotlight in Houston
After an early-season victory during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and a string of solid runs last weekend in Las Vegas, Matt Hagan sees the confidence level in his team continuing to build.
After an early-season victory during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and a string of solid runs last weekend in Las Vegas, Matt Hagan sees the confidence level in his team continuing to build. It’s an ideal place to be for the…
The Sports Report: Marko makes his mark
With his final round win over two-time national champ Luke Bogacki in Las Vegas, Marko Perivolaris is now a three-time national event winner and he's more than happy to share the spotlight.
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Scientists have debated to answer to that equation for years. NHRA fans, however, saw firsthand what happens last weekend in Las Vegas when Marko Perivolaris met Luke Bogacki to…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast: Four-Wide Nationals Winners Edition
This week on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast, the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winners Edition featuring J.R. Todd, Mike Salinas, Bo Butner, and Hector Arana Jr. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap Vegas and get ready for…
Houston-based personalities to participate in Pennzoil Charity Challenge
Local athletes, celebrities, and media personalities will take to the track on Friday of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil to take part in the Pennzoil Charity Challenge to raise money for their favorite charities.
The Pennzoil Charity Challenge competition will be held on Friday, April 12 as part of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
Local athletes, celebrities, and media personalities will take to the track on Friday…
Brittany Force heads to Houston fresh off best race of 2019
Brittany Force and new tuner David Grubnic reached the final in Las Vegas and are looking for their first win together at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals.
Last year, Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil was the site of one of Brittany Force’s most triumphant moments in her standout career, as the 2017 Top Fuel world champ returned from a season-opening crash in Pomona to win in Houston just two…
Don Schumacher Racing crew member Matt Sackman obtains Top Fuel license
Matt Sackman wrenches on Antron Brown’s Matco Tools Top Fueler when he’s not racing in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series -- or in this case, burning nitro.
Cylinder head specialist Matt Sackman earned his NHRA Top Fuel license Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Sackman got his start at Don Schumacher Racing in 2013 as an intern on Antron Brown’s Matco Tools Top Fuel Dragster before…
DSR, Doug Chandler to run MD Anderson Cancer Center car in Houston in honor of the late Terry Chandler
At this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented by Pennzoil, Doug Chandler has chosen to recognize The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center with a special tribute livery on one of his late wife Terry's "giving cars," the Jack Beckman-piloted Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.
The Don Schumacher Racing tradition of fielding “giving cars” began thanks to the late New Mexico philanthropist and drag racing enthusiast, Terry Chandler. By bannering the Infinite Hero Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation on the Funny Cars…
Shane Conway picks Houston race for his 2019 national event debut
Although it's still early in his Top Alcohol Dragster driving career, Houstonian Shane Conway says he's ready to win his first national event on the NHRA tour, and he'd love for it to happen at this weekend's 32nd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA…
Toyota to serve as primary sponsor of Doug Kalitta in Houston
Toyota and Kalitta Motorsports have announced that the auto manufacturer will be the primary sponsor of Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil
Toyota and Kalitta Motorsports have announced that the auto manufacturer will be the primary sponsor of Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park,…
Capp crowned Division 4 Moser Sportsman Shootout champion
Jim Rod Capp drove his Super Gas ’10 Corvette to the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout this weekend during the South Central Division double-header event at Texas Motorplex.
Jim Rod Capp drove his Super Gas ’10 Corvette to the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout this weekend during the South Central Division double-header event at Texas Motorplex.
Houston-based Capp qualified for the Moser Sportsman…
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Houston
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series makes the first of its two annual trips to Texas when it returns to Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil on April 12-14 for the 32nd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series makes the first of its two annual trips to Texas when it returns to Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil on April 12-14 for the 32nd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil…
Fast Five: Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick counts down their top five moments from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
Fricke, Marshall lead Sportsman winners at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas
Jackie Fricke (Top Alcohol Dragster) and Chris Marshall (Top Alcohol Funny Car) led the list of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champions at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Jackie Fricke (Top Alcohol Dragster) and Chris Marshall (Top Alcohol Funny Car) led the list of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champions at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Final-round results in…
Meyer, Whiteley collect alcohol-class wins at Texas Motorplex doubleheader
Megan Meyer and Annie Whitely led the list of winners in the second half of the NHRA South Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Double-Header weekend at Texas Motorplex.
Preview | Thursday | Friday | Sunday
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division…
Chris McGaha's Pro Stock Chevy Camaro bursts into flames following burnout
Texan Pro Stock competitor Chris McGaha experienced a short, but wild, ride at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Chris McGaha's silver Chevy Camaro burst into flames after performing a burnout at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The racer brought the car to a stop and exited his car under his own power while the Safety Safari extinguished…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Sportsman Highlights
Megan Meyer became the most successful woman in the Top Alcohol Dragster class and reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Sean Bellemeur set the elapsed time record en route to his 12th career victory at the 50th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
There were many historic moments at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, including two milestones in the Alcohol classes. With career win No. 6, Megan Meyer became the most successful woman in the Top Alcohol Dragster class, and…
Gainesville Stock winner Randi Lyn Shipp
After driving her wheelstanding ’67 Firebird past Ed Longhany’s ’69 Camaro in the Stock final, Randi Lyn Shipp is now a six-time national event champion, but this one is easily her most memorable since it is not only the 50th Gatornationals, but she…
Gainesville Super Stock winner Kevin Riner
Kevin Riner enjoyed his Super Stock win at last year’s Gatornationals so much he decided to do it again in 2019. Riner stretched his Gainesville winning streak to 12 straight rounds by beating Mark Alvey in a double-breakout final round. Riner’s…
Gainesville Comp winner Craig Bourgeois
Craig Bourgeois wheeled his front-engine Nostalgia Dragster to his ninth career win, all of them in Comp. The 2015 national champ cut a perfect .000 light in the final against opponent Randy Daniels and needed almost all of it. Daniels drove his G/…