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In 2011, Matt Hagan made NHRA history by becoming the first Funny Car driver to break the four-second barrier in the 1,000-foot distance. Behind the wheel of his Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger, Hagan clocked an incredible 3.995-second run…
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Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown moved into the points lead for the first time since 2017, winning his second straight playoff race at the NHRA Carolina Nationals. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the 16th of 20 races.
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Top Fuel Round 1
It was already 85 degrees at the noon kickoff and headed to a high of 88 around semifinal time — pretty much the hottest we've seen all weekend — but teams worked on their raceday combinations on a similarly hot Saturday.…
It’s raceday for the second of six events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
It’s raceday for the second of six events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
It’s still too early to win the championship but not too soon for…
Reigning Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan picked up his first No. 1 qualifier since March, clinching the top position on Saturday at zMAX Dragway to close out qualifying at the NHRA Carolina Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1 in their fields.
Reigning Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan picked up his first No. 1 qualifier since March for Tony Stewart Racing, clinching the top position on Saturday at zMAX Dragway to close out qualifying at the 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals.…
Pro Stock Q3
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The opening day of qualifying Friday at the NHRA Carolina Nationals was a get-well kind of day for the No. 1 qualifiers who plan to use Saturday’s warmer conditions as raceday tune-ups for Sunday.
The opening day of qualifying Friday at the NHRA Carolina Nationals was a get-well kind of day for the No. 1 qualifiers who plan to use Saturday’s warmer conditions as raceday tune-ups for Sunday.
Brittany Force, who hasn’t failed to make at…
Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force made the quickest runs in both qualifying sessions on Friday at zMAX Dragway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the NHRA Carolina Nationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force made the quickest runs in both qualifying sessions on Friday at zMAX Dragway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Erica…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1
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Fan-favorite Clay Millican kicked off an exciting start to the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, running in the first pair of eliminations alongside Josh Hart. Following the playing of the national anthem, Hart red-lit at the starting line, giving Millican a…
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In an all-John Force Racing Funny Car final, points leader Austin Prock won the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Antron Brown, Aaron Stanfield, and Hector Arana Jr. also scored in the first race of the Countdown to the Championship.
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Top Fuel R1
One of the most dramatic matches of the season took place in just the second pair of Top Fuelers when both Capco Contractor campaigner Steve Torrence and Monster Energy-backed Brittany Force smoked the tires and pedaled back and forth…
The final day of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals is upon us, and what happens today will lay the framework for championship stories that will be told on Sunday night in Pomona. Trophies are up for grabs in all categories at Maple Grove Raceway, and the sun is just beginning to shine with promise.
Top Fuel
Points leader Doug Kalitta, the defending event champion in his Mac Tools dragster, will begin his Countdown to the Championship quest with a first-round meeting with Dan Mercier. Kalitta is No. 3 in the qualifying order, while No. 1…
Justin Ashley clinched his first No. 1 qualifier of the season, while points leaders Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera also scored the top spot in their respective classes on Saturday at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Justin Ashley clinched his first No. 1 qualifier of the season, while points leaders Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera also scored the top spot in their respective classes on Saturday at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Ashley…
For the third straight season, NHRA and officials at Maple Grove Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s qualifying action at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Historic Maple Grove Raceway featured an overflow crowd during two rounds of qualifying at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, as the passionate fanbase in the area continued to pack the historic facility to open the six-race NHRA Countdown to the…
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of Pro qualifying at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. (Updated throughout the day)
Pro Stock Q3
The sun is beating on the racing surface, and hello, Alan Prusiensky! The longtime Pro Stock racer comes up to make his first pass of the weekend and lays down a long, smoky burnout. His pass is easy and he shuts off early, and he's…
Day two at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals has arrived, and two final qualifying rounds will set the field. Who will be left outside? Who will gain valuable bonus points? It matters to the max at this, the first race of the 2024 Mission Foods NHRA Countdown to the Championship
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Funny Car points leader Austin Prock made the fastest run of his career on Friday at Maple Grove Raceway, powering to the provisional No. 1 spot at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Justin Ashley, Erica Enders, and Matt Smith also claimed the provisional pole.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock made the fastest run of his career on Friday at Maple Grove Raceway, powering to the provisional No. 1 spot for John Force Racing at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Erica…
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the first day of Pro qualifying at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. (Updated throughout the day)
Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1
It is unseasonably warm for Maple Grove Raceway out there, and crew chiefs were guessing low elapsed time this session would probably be somewhere in the mid- 6.70s. The later session, though, is said to be what everyone…
Five years ago, Jack Beckman defeated John Force in the final round at Maple Grove Raceway. This year, in a wild and surreal turn, Beckman is driving Force's Peak Chevrolet and claiming points on behalf of the 16-time world champion.
Five years ago, Jack Beckman defeated John Force in the final round of Funny Car at Maple Grove Raceway. This year, in a wild and surreal turn of events, Beckman is driving Force's Peak Chevrolet Funny Car and claiming points on behalf of the 16-…
The Pep Boys NHRA Nationals is a race long circled on the schedule for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series championship hopefuls. The contenders have been named, the points have been reset, and we've got six races to decide titles. The 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship starts now at Maple Grove Raceway.
Top Fuel
No one could forget the impact this race had on Doug Kalitta’s championship campaign last season. He came to Maple Grove Raceway with nary a final-round win light on his scorecard and had to switch to a back-up car in the midst of…
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Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his first career victory at the U.S. Nationals, defeating back-to-back winner Ron Capps in the final round of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park…
Few would argue that Aaron Stanfield is one of the most talented and versatile drivers currently racing in NHRA competition and his performance at the 70th U.S. Nationals helped confirm that notion.
Stanfield won his second event of the season in…
Today is not just about crowning champions at the most prestigious drag race in the world, it's also about setting the fields for the Countdown to the Championship that starts in two weeks in Reading, Pa. It's race time!
Top Fuel E1
With…
Victory at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals is one of the most prestigious titles a racer can claim. Emotions are high today as winners will be crowned at the sport's landmark event and Countdown to the Championship fields will be locked into place.
Monday at the U.S. Nationals is the most important day, thus far, of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, and victory at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals is one of the most prestigious titles a racer can claim. Emotions are high as…
Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all qualified No. 1 at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all qualified No. 1 at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series…
Funny Car’s Paul Lee won a specialty race for the first time in his NHRA career on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Bob Tasca in the final round of the Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout as part of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Funny Car’s Paul Lee won a specialty race for the first time in his NHRA career on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Bob Tasca in the final round of the Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout as part of the 70th annual Toyota…
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the third day of professional qualifying at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. (Updated throughout the day).
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the third day of professional qualifying at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Q4
With a significant…
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