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Right on the Number program rewards perfect runs by Sportsman racers
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Bogan, Picillo lead winners at NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals
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Nahan, Mans, Mosbek lead Race 2 winners at Division 5 Brainerd doubleheader
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Carnasciale remains red hot at Cecil County with fifth season victory
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Perfect reaction times net new members of NHRA's Trip-Zip Club
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Watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Series from Brainerd for free on NHRA.tv
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Watch the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals for free on NHRA.tv
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Completing the list of NHRA's Top 25 Top Alcohol Drivers
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Top 25 Alcohol Drivers: The recap
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Frantz, Hodge, Bureski lead Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park winners
NHRA stars set to bring nitro power to Roadkill Nights on Woodward Avenue
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Watch the Division 3 Indy Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
Drive into history on the 2026 NHRA Dodge Tour de Michigan
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The salute continues: NHRA's Top 25 Alcohol Drivers, Part 4
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Severance, Gasparrelli lead Race 2 winners at Woodburn doubleheader
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Five more sensational talents added to NHRA's Top 25 Alcohol Drivers list
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Doug Gordon
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Comp winner Ryan Warter
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Super Stock winner Ty Gaynor
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Stock winner Gary Gandee
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Super Comp winner Paul Nero
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Super Gas winner Cooper Chun
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Super Street winner Dana Glenn
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bryan Warr
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Top Dragster winner Ty Gaynor
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Seven racers cash in on Best Losing Package presented by Holley award in Seattle
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Gaynor's double highlights Sportsman action at NHRA Northwest Nationals
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2026 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Stock winner Jody Lang
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Brainerd ‘Battle for the Axe’ returns during Friday night qualifying
Friday night qualifying at the 44th annual NHRA Brainerd Nationals will once again offer bonus money, bragging rights, and a distinctly Northwoods flavor with the return of the Brainerd "Battle for the Axe" presented by Visit Brainerd & Baxter.
Friday night qualifying at the 44th annual NHRA Brainerd Nationals will once again offer bonus money, bragging rights, and a distinctly Northwoods flavor with the return of the Brainerd "Battle for the Axe" presented by Visit Brainerd & Baxter…
In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
Toronto Motorsports Park to host Eastern Canadian E.T. Finals
On Aug. 28-30, Eastern Canadian E.T. racers will gather at Toronto Motorsports Park to crown four class champions (Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle). Winners in the Eastern Canada Division will advance to compete for a world championship in Las Vegas.
On Aug. 28-30, Eastern Canadian E.T. racers will gather at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) to crown four class champions (Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle). Winners in the Eastern Canada Division will advance to compete for a world…
Westerfield, Hilton, Seraphine & Williamson sweep titles at 55th Nightfire Nationals
The 55th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.
The 55th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.Shane Westerfield qualified No. 1 in AA/Funny Car at 5.59, and went on to score his second Nightfire…
Aftermarket giant, racing family patriarch Bob Vandergriff Sr. passes
High-performance aftermarket giant Bob Vandergriff Sr., father of former NHRA national event winner Bob Vandergriff Jr. and grandfather of current NHRA star Jordan Vandergriff, passed away Aug. 19. He was 84.
Photo courtesy of SEMAHigh-performance aftermarket giant Bob Vandergriff Sr., father of former NHRA national event winner Bob Vandergriff Jr. and grandfather of current NHRA star Jordan Vandergriff, passed away Aug. 19. He was 84…
The Insiders talk Brainerd, points battles, and more!
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon of NHRA on FOX and Kevin McKenna of NHRA National Dragster join the show, and the conversation is locked in on the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, the pitched points battles for lucrative in-season championships, and more.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon of NHRA on FOX and Kevin McKenna of NHRA National Dragster join the show, and the conversation is locked in on the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, the pitched points…
Last chance to own the handsome NHRA 75th Anniversary book
The fourth and final printing of NHRA 75: A Legacy of Speed, the handsome 206-page coffee-table-style book chronicling the history of NHRA, is now complete, and books are available immediately, but once the current stock is exhausted, they're gone. Don't miss out now as a gift to yourself or for family and friends. Christmas is coming!
To help commemorate NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, NHRA Publications has created two handsome books that tell the stories of NHRA's acceleration into motorsports glory and salute the heroes who helped drive the sport forward.The fourth…
Right on the Number program rewards perfect runs by Sportsman racers
Right Trailers “Right on the Number” program for NHRA Sportsman racers who run on their index or dial-in during a winning round of national event competition has been claimed 21 times already this season.
Right Trailers “Right on the Number” program for NHRA Sportsman racers awards the $1,500 cash prize to any Sportsman racer (or split between racers) who run on their index or dial-in during a winning round of competition during an NHRA national…
Campbell partners with multiple local businesses for Brainerd event
Funny Car racer Jim Campbell will charge into Brainerd International Raceway for the NHRA Brainerd Nationals and bring with him support from local businesses Track Stop Fuel and Food, Studio Wraps, and Roden Steel.
Funny Car racer Jim Campbell will charge into Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) for the NHRA Brainerd Nationals and bring with him some local support.The Jim Campbell Racing Funny Car will showcase Track Stop Fuel and Food, Studio Wraps, and…
The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering: The Kenny family postcard from the road
In the latest edition of The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering, The father-son team of Alan and Jason Kenny take the road trip of a lifetime with their own version of the famed NHRA Western Swing.
From racing a Top Alcohol Dragster in the 1970s to winning the 2012 championship in Super Comp, Alan Kenny has done just about everything there is to do in drag racing. However, the one item that had long remained on his to-do list was a summertime…
NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration continues at drag racing’s biggest event
As NHRA continues its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration in 2026, the spotlight turns to the world’s biggest drag race, the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sept. 2-7.
As NHRA continues its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration in 2026, the spotlight turns to the world’s biggest drag race, the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sept. 2-7.The sport…
Bogan, Picillo lead winners at NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals
Monty Bogan, Justin Picillo, and Mark Gilstrap led the list of winners as the NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals wrapped up at Cecil County Dragway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals:COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '07 G5, E/SMA, 8.371, 153.37 def. Mark Hopkins, Phoenixville, Pa., '92…
Nahan, Mans, Mosbek lead Race 2 winners at Division 5 Brainerd doubleheader
Pat Nahan, Michael Mans, and Tim Mosbek led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division wrapped up a doubleheader weekend at Brainerd International Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Brainerd International Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORPat Nahan, Sartell, Minn., '16 Parks, E/DA, 7.391, 173.14…
Bode family gears up for a return to their favorite track: Brainerd
The Bode family is heading to the NHRA Brainerd Nationals with the support of several local companies and looking to capitalize on recent performance improvements and the family's past success at Brainerd International Raceway.
Forget Disneyland; Brainerd International Raceway is one of the happiest places on earth for the Bode family, and their return to the site of patriarch Bob’s first and only career NHRA Funny Car win in 2010 has the Illinois privateers revved up and…
Random ramblings and rumblings
NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess empties the mental notebook with tales of new books, old books, history revisited, heroes lost and survivors found, bad Artificial Intelligence searches, and more.
It’s been a blur of a NHRA 75th Anniversary season, a whirlwind of activity that is the culmination of plans laid more than two years ago. Indy is just around the corner, and before we know it, we’ll be crowning world champions in Pomona again…
Carnasciale remains red hot at Cecil County with fifth season victory
Points leader Joe Carnasciale scored his fifth Comp win of the season as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Cecil County Dragway.
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Cecil County Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORJoe Carnasciale, Ashaway, R.I., '06 Cavalier, I/SM, 11.983, 78.55 def.…
August issue of National Dragster packed with race coverage, features
The August 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with racing action from five different NHRA series and features, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE ISSUEThe August 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with racing action from five different NHRA series and features, is now…
Super.com named Official Discount App of NHRA
Super.com, the all-in-one app that helps everyday Americans save, earn, and put more money in their pockets, has been named the Official Discount App of NHRA.
Super.com, the all-in-one app that helps everyday Americans save, earn, and put more money in their pockets, has been named the Official Discount App of NHRA.Already a sponsor of Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and its Top Fuel driver lineup of Clay Millican…
Spencer Hyde and Dean Antonelli talk Norwalk, points, Brainerd, and more!
On this very Funny Car episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined first by Funny Car racer Spencer Hyde and then by Dean "Guido" Antontelli, the crew chief for current points leader Ron Capps.
On this very Funny Car episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined first by Funny Car racer Spencer Hyde and then by Dean "Guido" Antontelli, the crew chief for current points leader Ron Capps.Hyde shares…
Points battles are tight heading into final two events of the regular season
Shawn Langdon, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson are the points leaders with just two races remaining in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, making it the perfect time to check out the points race for the regular-season championship during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary campaign.
Just two races remain in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, making it the perfect time to check out the points race for the regular-season championship during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary campaign.With nearly $400,000 overall on…
Perfect reaction times net new members of NHRA's Trip-Zip Club
NHRA's Trip-Zip club program rewards drivers in any class who cut perfect .000 reaction times in national event eliminations. Over the course of the season so far, NHRA has handed out 72 of the special Trip-Zip challenge coins to 68 drivers.
NHRA's Trip-Zip Club program rewards drivers in any class who cut perfect .000 reaction times in national event eliminations. Over the course of the season so far, NHRA has handed out 72 of the special Trip-Zip challenge coins to 68 drivers.…
Watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Series from Brainerd for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Brainerd International Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Brainerd International Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Brainerd are…
Watch the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals from Cecil County Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals from Cecil County Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Cecil County are …
Completing the list of NHRA's Top 25 Top Alcohol Drivers
NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers continues with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Drivers. Here's the fifth and final group of these outstanding drivers.
NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers continues with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Drivers.Much in the same way as the previously released Top 75 Drivers and Top 50 Sportsman Racers lists, the…
Top 25 Alcohol Drivers: The recap
The NHRA Top 25 Alcohol Drivers list saluted the men behind the wheel, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t also salute some of the tuners who helped them make history.
The Top 25 Alcohol Drivers list, the third in a list of celebratory anointments saluting NHRA’s best competitors over its first 75 years, was completed Aug. 10 with the release of the final five names. It was preceded by the…
Olight set to become Preferred Illumination Partner of NHRA
Olight, a pioneer in the portable lighting industry, has been named the Preferred Illumination Partner of NHRA as part of a multiyear agreement.
Olight, a pioneer in the portable lighting industry, has been named the Preferred Illumination Partner of NHRA as part of a multiyear agreement.Serving a global community of more than 20 million users, Olight is a global innovator in portable…
NitroFest will serve as official kickoff to the inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock
The City of Rockingham, Richmond County Tourism Development Authority, the NHRA, and Rockingham Dragway have announced NitroFest, a free community celebration on Thursday, Sept. 24, in downtown Rockingham, N.C., in advance of the inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock.
The countdown is on for one of the biggest weekends in motorsports history in North Carolina, and it all begins in downtown Rockingham.The City of Rockingham, Richmond County Tourism Development Authority, the NHRA, and Rockingham Dragway have…
Frantz, Hodge, Bureski lead Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park winners
Todd Frantz, Larry Hodge, and Daryl Bureski led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park:COMPETITION ELIMINATORTodd Frantz, Louisville, Ky., '08 Dragster, D/DA, 7.442,…
NHRA stars set to bring nitro power to Roadkill Nights on Woodward Avenue
Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett, Matt Hagan, Ida Zetterström, Brian Lohnes, and David Freiburger will join HOT ROD and Roadkill personalities at the 11th annual event Saturday in Pontiac, Mich.
Detroit's Woodward Avenue is about to get an NHRA-sized dose of nitro horsepower. MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge returns to M1 Concourse and the…
Whiteland, Ind., celebrates hometown legend Glidden with roundabout tribute
The city of Whiteland, Ind., hometown of late 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden, has immortalized his NHRA career with a towering sculpture on one of its roundabouts.
When the city of Whiteland, Ind., decided it wanted to honor its most famous drag racer, 10-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Bob Glidden, city officials turned to Bob and Mark Buchanan and Indianapolis-based bo-mar Industries to create something…