2018 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner David Hutchens
David Hutchens was brilliant in his drive to the Super Comp title with a string of great reaction times. Hutchens used a .004 light in the opening round to stop Kari Larson and took out Cody Perkins in the third round with a .002. Hutchens took on…
2018 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Stock winner Drew Skillman
Drew Skillman wasn’t able to defend his Pro Stock title at the Dodge Mile-High Nationals, but after a lengthy wait on the starting line, he made the most of the trip with a win in Stock. Behind the wheel of his Cobra Jet Mustang, Skillman chased…
2018 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Chris Chaney
Chris Chaney scored his third national event win in six final rounds after topping Comp racer Shaun Vincent in the Super Stock final. Behind the wheel of his GT/KA Camaro, Chaney won the double-breakout final with a 10.971 on his 11.00 dial after…
2018 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Comp winner Don Thomas
Five years ago, Don Thomas won Comp in Dallas. Thomas reached the final round again in Denver, and bagged his second national event win after low qualifier David Kramer fouled. Thomas was the No. 7 qualifier in the 10-car field but worked his way to…
First-time champions crowned at Sonoma Raceway
John Richardson and Ken Ratzloff celebrated with their teams in the winner’s circle after scoring their first national event win during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
John Richardson and Ken Ratzloff celebrated with their teams in the winner’s circle after scoring their first national event win during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Richardson, Santa Clarita, Calif., worked his way through the field in Top…
Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoff berths filling up
As the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season nears its completion, berths in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs are beginning to fill up. With the conclusion of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, 15 of the 40 spots have been clinched with just three races to go.
As the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season nears its completion, berths in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs are beginning to fill up. With the conclusion of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, 15 of the 40 spots have been…
Blake Alexander scores Sonoma Wally; Hight, Coughlin, Tonglet earn wins
Blake Alexander secured his second Top Fuel win of the season while Robert Hight (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all secured Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Wallys.
NHRA and Sonoma Raceway announces Sunday sellout of Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals
NHRA and Sonoma Raceway officials announced a sellout of Sunday action of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. It is the eighth sellout of the season.
NHRA and Sonoma Raceway officials announced a sellout for Sunday of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals in Sonoma, Calif. Fans from all over the west coast region sold out the Sonoma Raceway grandstands and campgrounds Sunday for the 31st annual Toyota…
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday Notebook
Blake Alexander secured his second Top Fuel win of the season while Robert Hight (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all secured Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Wallys.
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Clay Millican secures pole at Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals; C. Force, Anderson, Krawiec go to top
Clay Millican earned his seventh pole of the season, Courtney Force (Funny Car) took home her 10th, Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) locked in his 10th, Eddie Krawiec notched another No. 1 and Matt Smith won the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle for the first time in his career.
Matt Smith earns first Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle crown
Matt Smith uses a starting line holeshot to stop Eddie Krawiec in the final round of the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle on Saturday at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Two-time Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith added another title to his impressive resumé after he claimed the $25,000 top prize in the prestigious Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle at Sonoma Raceway. Smith, aboard his Victory…
Coverage of Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals broadcast on FS1 and FOX this weekend
Tune to FS1 on Saturday at 8 p.m. Eastern and FOX at 4 p.m. Sunday. for thrilling coverage of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Tune to FS1 on Saturday at 8 p.m. Eastern and FOX at 4 p.m. Sunday. for thrilling coverage of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Check your local listings to find your local FS1 and FOX stations.
You can also follow coverage online in our…
Craftsman to sponsor Crampton's Top Fuel dragster beginning at U.S. Nationals
Craftsman will be the primary sponsor on Richie Crampton's Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel Dragster beginning with the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
Craftsman will be the primary sponsor on Richie Crampton's Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel Dragster beginning with the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
“I am very excited to represent an iconic brand like Craftsman as we…
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday Notebook
Clay Millican earned his seventh Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier of the season, while Courtney Force (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) snagged the top seeds at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Courtney Force takes Friday pole at Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals; Millican, Anderson, Krawiec motor to top
Courtney Force snagged the provisional pole in Funny Car, while Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) took the Friday poles at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
The dominant campaign of Courtney Force continued Friday night in Sonoma, California as the current Funny Car points leader took the preliminary No. 1 qualifier at the 31st annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
Clay Millican (Top…
Fans remember 'the Mongoose'
Over the past month, you’ve heard from Tom McEwen’s closest friends about what the fabled “Mongoose” meant to them. This week, we share some thoughts and memories from his fans, who were touched by him in myriad ways.
Over the past month, you’ve heard so much from me and from Tom McEwen’s closest friends about what the fabled “Mongoose” meant to us, but, as you can imagine, my Inbox was overflowing with thoughts and memories from his fans, so I thought I’d share…
Heartland Motorsports Park wraps up NHRA Double-Header Weekend
Rachel Meyer and John Lombardo Jr. were Sunday's winners in thealcohol classes as the NHRA West Central division’s Double-Header Weekend concluded at Heartland Motorsports Park.
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Champions celebrated with their teams in winner circle as the NHRA West Central division concluded it's Double-Header Weekend at…
Savoie looking to finish the job for first time at Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals
After a weekend where he admittedly enjoyed some fortunate breaks en route to the final in Denver, Jerry Savoie hopes that luck continues for a second straight Pro Stock Motorcycle race at this weekend’s Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
After a weekend where he admittedly enjoyed some fortunate breaks en route to the finals, Jerry Savoie hopes that luck continues for a second straight Pro Stock Motorcycle race at this weekend’s 31st annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma…
Consistency on Gray’s mind as he prepares for Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Looking for more consistent performances heading into the 2018 Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, Tanner Gray is returning to a track where he can deliver one for a second straight season.
Looking for more consistent performances heading into the 2018 Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, Tanner Gray is returning to a track where he can deliver one for a second straight season. The Pro Stock rising star won at Sonoma Raceway in…
Resolve of team has Pedregon motivated heading to Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Cruz Pedregon has repeatedly been impressed with his team’s resolve throughout the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and hopes that perseverance continues at this weekend’s Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
Cruz Pedregon has repeatedly been impressed with his team’s resolve throughout the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and the latest evidence came last weekend in Denver. The two-time Funny Car world champion suffered an explosion…
Tickets for 50th annual Gatornationals expected to sell out fast
Tickets for the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, taking place March 14-17, 2019, went on sale Thursday. NHRA fans from around the world will come together to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event featuring the pinnacle of the NHRA Legends Tour.
Tickets for the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, taking place March 14-17, 2019, went on sale Thursday. NHRA Championship Drag Racing fans from around the world will come together to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event…
Launch Pad: "I've seen drag racing's future"
As part of the magazine's "Next Gen" special edition about NHRA's many youth-related programs, NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess shares the story about a special encounter with a Jr. Dragster racer in Bristol.
In a small theatre in Cambridge, Mass., in May 1974, aspiring music critic Jon Landau saw fledgling rocker Bruce Springsteen for the first time and famously wrote for Boston’s alternative weekly newspaper, The Real Paper, “I saw rock and…
WFO Radio Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Winners Edition
On this Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Winners Edition John Force, Leah Pritchett, Greg Anderson, and Hector Arana Jr. discuss their victories on the mountain at Bandimere Speedway.
Force gives his thoughts on his season, his life, and his…
NHRA releases 24-race Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule for 2019 season
NHRA officials have announced the 24-race 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will again feature intense racing action at tracks across the country.
NHRA officials have announced the 24-race 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will again feature intense racing action at tracks across the country. Millions of fans will experience sensory-overload at its best with side-by-side…
The Sports Report: Seems like an eternity
Drew Skillman wasn’t able to defend his Pro Stock title at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals, but after a lengthy wait on the starting line, he made the most of the trip with a win in Stock Eliminator.
In a sport were wins and losses are often determined by thousandths of a second, seven seconds is an eternity. Yet, that’s how long Drew Skillman had to sit on the starting line behind the wheel of his Cobra Jet Mustang in the Stock final before he…
Lescure backs Jim Dunn Racing for Sonoma
Lescure Company, based in Concord, Calif., will bring neighboring sponsorship to the Jim Dunn Racing Oberto Funny Car team during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
Lescure Company, based in Concord, Calif., will bring neighboring sponsorship to the Jim Dunn Racing Oberto Funny Car team during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
Mechanical systems specialists Lescure provides project…
Brown confident that turnaround is coming at Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals
It has been a challenging year for three-time world champion Antron Brown, who is still seeking his first win of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, but Brown still remains confident that big things are coming for his championship-caliber team.
It has been a challenging year for three-time world champion Antron Brown, who is still seeking his first win of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. For a driver who has 65 career victories, including 49 in Top Fuel, that is usually…
Top riders racing for $25,000 prize in Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle in Sonoma
The Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle takes place as part of this weekend’s Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, adding extra incentive for eight competitors at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series stop.
LE Tonglet won for the second straight season at Sonoma Raceway a year ago, but the Pro Stock Motorcycle standout’s memorable weekend in 2017 had an added bonus as well. Tonglet also won the Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle, an exciting race-…
Funny Car rookie Townsend ready for hometown debut in Sonoma
Richard Townsend and the Nitroholic Racing team will make their hometown debut at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, complete with a new truck and trailer and clutch program, as well as a hospitality area.
Richard Townsend and the Nitroholic Racing team will make their hometown debut at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
After a break on the NHRA trail for the team since the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals in Topeka back in May, the team will…