Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Saturday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL Q3
After a rain delay in the morning, the Top Fuel dragsters kicked off action on Saturday with their second qualifying session. Ida Zetterström was the first driver out and managed the navigate the…
For Erica Enders, a return to Bristol comes at the perfect time
After a tough start to the 2025 season, Erica Enders hopes to continue her momentum in Bristol at this weekend’s 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
After a tough start to the 2025 season, six-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders hopes to continue her momentum from last week’s race in Epping and as far as she’s concerned, there is not better place than Bristol Dragway, site of this weekend’s…
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Saturday preview
Racing returns to Bristol Dragway on Saturday for the second day of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway and we've got all the info you need in our daily preview.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series has returned Bristol Dragway, one of the most scenic and historic destinations on the tour, for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
On Friday, qualifying was cut short by rain, but not…
Langdon, DeJoria, Glenn, and Davis grab early leads at Thunder Valley Nationals
Shawn Langdon, Alexis DeJoria, Dallas Glenn, and rookie Brayden Davis claimed the top spots after the opening day of qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon led the way during a rain-shortened Friday at Bristol Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Alexis DeJoria (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and…
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Friday Gallery
Rain cut the opening day of the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals short, but not before our photographers captured all the drama and excitement of the day.
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Friday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of Pro qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
Historic Bristol Dragway first opened in 1965 and hosted the Spring Nationals from 1965-1967. The track returned to the NHRA tour in 1999 with the Winston No Bull Showdown, a unique event that pitted Top Fuel dragster and Funny Car against each…
Factory Stock duo Jason and Taylor Dietsch tackle Thunder Valley
After a pair of wins, the father/son duo of Jason and Taylor Dietsch are looking for most success at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.
Jason Dietsch began racing in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series in 2018 and over the years the owner of Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales built his racing program at a steady pace. Three weeks ago, at the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA…
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Friday preview
This week, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to one of the most scenic and historic destinations on the tour, Bristol Dragway, for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Here is all the info you need in our Friday preview.
This week, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to one of the most scenic and historic destinations on the tour, Bristol Dragway, for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
The event is the eighth of 20 races this year…
Friday qualifying schedule change for Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Due to possible pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Friday’s two NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying sessions for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Due to possible pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Friday’s two NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying sessions for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Friday’s sessions in Pro…
Wally Parks’ vision lives on at Twilight Cruise Night
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum brings hot rodders together again in Pomona.
American Rebel Light Beer named title sponsor of Virginia NHRA Nationals
America Rebel Light Beer has been named the title sponsor for the upcoming fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, which will take place June 20-22 at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Ahead of its return to Virginia Motorsports Park, NHRA announced today that America Rebel Light Beer has been named the title sponsor for the upcoming fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, which will take place June 20-22 at the…
At season midpoint, Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series returns to Bristol
Hitting the halfway point in its 2025 season, the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series will return to Bristol Dragway as part of this weekend’s Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, where action will be powered by Cardinal Insurance.
Hitting the halfway point in its 2025 season, the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series will be in the heart of Pro Mod country at scenic Bristol Dragway as part of this weekend’s 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
It is the fifth of…
Hull, Jim Dunn Mooneyes Funny Car will greet fans at Bristol-area Food City store
Funny Car driver Buddy Hull and Jim Dunn Racing will greet fans at the Blountville, Tenn., Food City store Thursday in advance of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Funny Car driver Buddy Hull and Jim Dunn Racing will greet fans at the Blountville, Tenn., Food City store Thursday in advance of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway
Earlier Thursday, Hull will be participating in a…
Weekend Rewind: 2025 NHRA New England Nationals
The 2025 NHRA New England Nationals was packed with wild upsets and record-breaking performances. Enjoy this exciting look back at our weekend at New England Dragway.
Wulff Pumps joins Freeman Top Fuel team for Bristol, Richmond events
Jerry and Garry Freeman's Cameron Ferre-driven Top Fuel dragster will run with sponsorship from Ed Wulff at Wulff Pumps at the upcoming NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events in Bristol and Richmond.
Jerry and Garry Freeman's Cameron Ferre-driven Top Fuel dragster will run with sponsorship from Ed Wulff at Wulff Pumps at the upcoming NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events in Bristol and Richmond. Wulff Pumps is a leader in producing,…
Todd eager to stay on winning track at Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals
After winning Sunday in Epping, snapping a 25-race winless streak in the process, Funny Car’s J.R. Todd will only have to wait a week to keep his momentum rolling at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at scenic Bristol Dragway.
After winning Sunday in Epping, snapping a 25-race winless streak in the process, Funny Car’s J.R. Todd would like to see the wait for his next victory reduced dramatically. In fact, it could be only a week if the former world champion keeps rolling…
Cody Krohn and Paton Racing team up to compete in Top Fuel in Bristol
Paton Racing will again have Cody Krohn at the controls of its Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals June 6-8 in Bristol.
Paton Racing will again have Cody Krohn at the controls of its Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals June 6-8 in Bristol.
Krohn and his CK Racing team partnered with the Patons in 2024, piloting and qualifying…
Tricky Tipster, Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will head for scenic Bristol Dragway this weekend, where Antron Brown, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the PlayNHRA favorites for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Fresh off a competitive and highly entertaining event at New England Dragway, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour moves south to equally historic Bristol Dragway for this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
The…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Thunder Valley Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go
Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
NHRA Gatornationals to kick off NHRA’s 75th anniversary season March 5-8
NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season will open at famed Gainesville Raceway March 5-8 with the 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals at the legendary facility in Florida.
NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season will open at famed Gainesville Raceway, as officials announced today the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will begin March 5-8 with the 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals at the legendary facility in…
An epic Epping recap, J.R. Todd, and a look forward to Bristol
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, J.R. Todd joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about his big victory in Epping, and Lohnes recaps the week's news and looks ahead to the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, J.R. Todd joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about his big victory in Epping and how it all came together. The conversation with Todd follows a recap of the action from…