Holley, NHRA will host Sportsman racer event at Baby Gators divisional event
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Cowie, Gasparrelli lead winners at Division 7 opener at Firebird Motorsports Park
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Watch the Division 7 Phoenix Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
Fendt extends as Official Tractor of NHRA and sponsorship of Anthony Troyer
Newest additions to Top 75 Drivers list share their thoughts on inclusion
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Top Fuel All-Star Callout returns to open NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season
Kalitta, Hagan, Line, Krawiec, Bellemeur named to Top 75 Drivers list
Major updates continue at Rockingham in advance of first national event
Pedregon and Burgess kick off 2026, new mystery dragster, 75th, and more!
The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 66-75
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Gray clinches Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series title in dramatic finish
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Cowie overcame tough competition, late-season drama to win second straight title
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Fifth championship puts ‘Killer Bs’ in rare company in history of TAFC class
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Taylor/Nickens superteam worked together for Taylor’s fifth championship
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With a stunning performance, Lamb finalizes a sixth world championship
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Webber victorious in winner-take-all final round to collect first championship
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Two wins in four final rounds helped propel Linke to first Stock championship
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Super Gas champ Brock finds his first NHRA world title worth the wait
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Late-season rally helps Plaizier secure first Top Dragster championship
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U.S. 131, Baby Gators events added to NHRA Top Alcohol schedule
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Boesch claims Indy win, second Top Sportsman title in five years
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The Duntov Letter
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NHRA announces new partnership programs with Holley for 2026 season
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NHRA new division logos designed to celebrate the past, invoke the future
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Three-time Super-class world champ Bogacki sets his sights on Top Dragster
2025 Top Fuel season stats
Teams of Kalitta, Prock, Anderson, Herrera win Crew of Year awards
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Lucas Oil Series winners shined on a rainy weekend in Pomona
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2025 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Top Dragster winner Casey Plaizier
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2025 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Top Sportsman winner Bryan Warr
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Langdon, Capps, Anderson, and Smith lead Friday qualifying at 4-Wide Nationals
Shawn Langdon powered to the provisional No. 1 position in Top Fuel to kick off the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Ron Capps (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon was the only driver to reach the 3.60s on Friday at zMAX Dragway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position to kick off the 16th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.Ron Capps (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith…
Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 redefines electric drag racing at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
The quickest and fastest electric powered drag car of all-time.
At zMAX Dragway, the debut of the Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 didn’t just introduce a faster electric drag car, it redefined what performance, repeatability, and engineering intent look like at Ford Racing. Born from a clean-sheet design…
Friday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
News notes. quotes, and photos from the opening day of qualifying at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1Pro Stock Motorcycle four-wide qualifying kicked off with Michael Ray Jr., who's usually not on tour, and riding one of the five Matt Smith Racing bikes this weekend. He only rode to a 10.350, and will need to…
Right Trailers Outlaw Street racers dish on series debut in Charlotte
The Right Trailers Outlaw Street group isn’t coming in quietly for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Even though the class is set for an exhibition, these no-prep racers aren’t necessarily treating it like one. They know exactly what this moment means with a new stage and a new audience.
The Right Trailers Outlaw Street group isn’t coming in quietly for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Even though the class is set for an exhibition, these no-prep racers aren’t necessarily treating it like one. They know exactly what this…
NHRA -Wide Nationals Friday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Friday of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack at the season's only four-wide race.
Successful everywhere else, Clay Millican still chasing the four‑wide breakthrough
Top Fuel ace Clay Millican has won the U.S. Nationals and the Winternationals, two crown jewels of the NHRA crown, but despite appearing in eight final-round quads, including two of the last four, a victory at the 4-Wide Nationals has continued to elude him.
Four‑wide racing is both forgiving and unforgiving. You only need to finish second to advance from round one to the semifinals and only second to reach the final, but between you and the coveted Wally stand three other drivers who also have made…
Racing legend Tony Stewart looks to continue four-wide success
Coming off a monumental win in the Top Fuel ranks, Tony Stewart is back at zMAX Dragway for a race he has enjoyed immensely in his brief NHRA career, as the racing legend looks to pick up another four-wide win at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
Coming off a monumental win in the Top Fuel ranks, Tony Stewart is back at zMAX Dragway for a race he has enjoyed immensely in his brief NHRA career, as the racing legend looks to pick up another four-wide win at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals…
JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series goes four-wide racing at zMAX Dragway
The wildest spectacle in motorsports arrives this weekend at zMAX Dragway and the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports is ready to take part during this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
The wildest spectacle in motorsports arrives this weekend at zMAX Dragway and the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports is ready to take part during this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.It’s the only four-wide…
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Friday preview
Four-wide drag racing returns to zMAX Dragway outside of Charlotte, N.C., for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fourth race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the only four-wide event of the season.
Four-wide drag racing returns to zMAX Dragway outside of Charlotte, N.C., for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fourth race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the only four-wide event of the season.The event will mark the 24th…
Gilbertson selects Burkart Jr. to pilot Trick Tank/IFAB Funny Car in Charlotte
Former Funny Car winner Bob Gilbertson of nearby Gastonia, N.C., has selected veteran nitro driver Phil Burkart Jr. to pilot his Trick Tank/IFAB Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
Former Funny Car winner Bob Gilbertson of nearby Gastonia, N.C., has selected veteran nitro driver Phil Burkart Jr. to pilot his Trick Tank/IFAB Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.“Phil is as reliable as they get when…
Coast-to-coast race coverage, features highlight April issue of National Dragster
The April 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring wall-to-wall race coverage and great feature stories, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE ISSUEThe April 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring wall-to-wall race coverage and great feature stories, is now…
Ford Racing debuts all-new Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 at 4-Wide Nationals this weekend
Next-generation Cobra Jet builds on CJ1400 and SCJ1800 programs with new electric motors, clutch innovation, and full Ford Racing support all weekend in Charlotte.
When Ford Racing first brought the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to NHRA competition, it wasn’t just a technology exercise; it was a statement. Electric power could…
Kelly Clontz welcomes back partner ArchKey Solutions at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will return to the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals with ArchKey Solutions, a premier electrical contractor and provider of electrical, technology, and specialty systems, on board her Vance & Hines Motorsports Suzuki.
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will return to the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals with ArchKey Solutions, a premier electrical contractor and provider of electrical, technology, and specialty systems, on board her Vance & Hines Motorsports Suzuki…
Matt Hagan returns to zMAX Dragway looking to add to his NHRA legacy
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan has been part of some of NHRA’s most memorable moments, and at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Hagan returns to Charlotte with what he hopes is another thrilling weekend.
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan has been part of some of NHRA’s most memorable moments. Near the top of that list is his historic 3.99-second run at zMAX Dragway in 2011, and at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Hagan returns to…
Tricky Tipster: NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
This week at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
The fourth stop on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour will take us to zMax Dragway for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the only event this season to feature the unique four-wide format.This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn…
Talking Wally Parks with those who knew him well
On March 13, 1951, the charter that founded the NHRA was signed at the famed Tam O’Shanter. As we celebrate our 75th anniversary season, Brian Lohnes assembled a distinguished group to talk all things Wally Parks, including NHRA President Glen Cromwell, National Dragster Editorial Director Phil Burgess, Funny Car champion Jack Beckman, and Wally’s grandson, Scott Parks.
1950s Los Angeles was a Golden Age. It was a crossroads of the future, where Hollywood, televison, aviation, and the automotive industry all combined— set between the beach and the mountains. It was a time when everything felt possible—and…
Keith Murt reunites with Paton Racing with debut set for Charlotte
Paton Racing and Keith Murt will join forces once again and will kick off their 2026 season this weekend at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Paton Racing and Keith Murt will join forces once again and will kick off their 2026 season this weekend at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.Murt, who owns and operates MurtCo, which provides a wide variety of services ranging from HVAC and…
Matt Hagan talks Pomona win, McKenna and Pedregon preview Charlotte
On this three-wide episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster dropped on Charlotte NHRA 4-Wide Nationals week, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKenna, and Matt Hagan.
On this three-wide episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster dropped on Charlotte NHRA 4-Wide Nationals week, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKenna, and Matt Hagan.Pedregon and McKenna join first to look…
The Sports Report: Wiblishouser’s perfect run is one for the history books
In the Pomona Super Gas final, Mike Wiblishouser pulled off one of the rarest feats in drag racing with a perfect .000/9.900 run to win a coveted 75th anniversary diamond Wally. In this edition of The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering, we take a closer look at how he did it.
When it comes to perfect runs for Sportsman drivers, the record books don’t reveal much, but one thing that’s certain is that they are few and far between. Perfect runs, which include a .000 reaction time with a run matching the index or dial-in to…
Wide-open Flexjet Factory Stock field takes on 4-Wide Nationals
This weekend, Fords, Chevrolets, and Dodges competing in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown series will converge at zMax Dragway for the 16th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Last year's winner, Jonathan Allegrucci, will be looking for his first win of the 2026 season.
This weekend, Fords, Chevrolets, and Dodges competing in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will converge at zMax Dragway for the 16th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. The factory stock class is a fan-favorite category, and the unique nature of…
Spencer Hyde set to rep The Caine Group at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
The colors of The Caine Group will ride on the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car driven by 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
The colors of The Caine Group will ride on the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car driven by 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.Hyde met executives from The Caine Group last year at zMax Dragway, and over the…
Arend will saddle up again for Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes in Charlotte
After taking over the seat of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Jeff Arend will continue to drive for the veteran team and will wheel its Mooneyes-backed entry at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
After taking over the seat of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Jeff Arend will continue to drive for the veteran team and will wheel its Mooneyes-backed entry at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.…
'Chasing Speed' docuseries set to debut on NHRA YouTube page
"Chasing Speed," a six-part docuseries that recently aired on VICE TV, will debut in full on NHRA’s YouTube page on Wednesday. All six episodes of the docuseries will be available immediately for fans, giving them an opportunity to watch all at once or at their convenience.
Chasing Speed, a six-part docuseries that recently aired on VICE TV, will debut in full on NHRA’s YouTube page on Wednesday.All six episodes of the docuseries will be available immediately for fans, giving them an opportunity to watch all…
Vote for Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in USA Today Readers Choice poll
The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the biggest, oldest, and most prestigious drag race in the world, is on the list for Best Motorsports Event in a new USA Today Readers Choice poll. Make a big vote for the Big Go!
The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the biggest, oldest, and most prestigious drag race in the world, is on the list for Best Motorsports Event in a new USA Today…
Still popular after all these years: Catching up with fan favorites Eddie and Ercie Hill
It has been more than 25 years since Eddie Hill last powered down the dragstrip in his bright yellow “Nuclear Banana” Top Fueler, but the scrappy Texan, wife Ercie, and their memorable menagerie remain forever in the hearts of racing fans who witnessed their magical dozen years in the 1980s and '90s.
It has been more than 25 years since Eddie Hill last powered down the dragstrip in his bright yellow “Nuclear Banana” Top Fueler, but the scrappy Texan, wife Ercie, and their memorable menagerie that included a dauschund ("Hot Dog") and a Siamese…
Four reasons you can’t miss the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway
There’s nothing quite like the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, and the massive sensory overload is coming quick, with the spectacular spectacle set to take place on April 23-26 at "the Bellagio of dragstrips.” Here are four reasons you can’t miss this year’s 4-Wide Nationals.
There’s nothing quite like the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, and the massive sensory overload is coming quick, with the spectacular spectacle set to take place on April 23-26 at "the Bellagio of dragstrips.”An event as wild and unique as…
NHRA expands Pro Stock competition with Ford and Dodge engine parity initiative
New 11,000-rpm limit for Ford and Dodge opens the door for increased manufacturer diversity beginning at Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals
In a move designed to strengthen competition and reintroduce manufacturer diversity, the NHRA has announced a significant evolution in Pro Stock rules, opening the category further to Ford and Dodge combinations with a targeted performance…
Capps, Sampey to be inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
NHRA racers Ron Capps and Angelle Sampey will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) in its 2027 class. Capps and Sampey, both members of NHRA’s recently announced Top 75 Drivers list from its first 75 years, will be inducted next March in Daytona Beach, Fla.
NHRA racers Ron Capps and Angelle Sampey will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) in its 2027 class.Capps and Sampey, both members of NHRA’s recently announced Top 75…
Mission Raceway Park to host RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals
The prestigious NHRA SPORTSnationals will take place for the first time in Canada, as the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals is set to take place June 11-12 at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C.
The prestigious NHRA SPORTSnationals will take place for the first time in Canada, as the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals is set to take place June 11-12 at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C.It brings the standout event for…
Neff, McKinney, Hoefer get Race 2 wins at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Cali Neff, Rick McKinney, and C.W. Hoefer led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action with a doubleheader event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Photos by Bob JohnsonThe 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:COMPETITION ELIMINATORCali Neff, Westminster…