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Five things we learned in Chicago
We learned a lot from four action-packed days at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, and we’ve somehow managed to pare our list down to five favorites. Here goes.
We learned a lot from four action-packed days at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, and we’ve somehow managed to pare our list down to five favorites. Here goes.
TONY STEWART IS A HECK OF A RACE CAR…
Jason Dietsch sweeps Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown action in Chicago
Jason Dietsch came to Chicago and the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals looking for his first career Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event win. Dietsch was one of four drivers competing this weekend in the rain-…
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The final day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals was packed with action and our photographers were once again on site to capture all of it in our Sunday gallery.
Tony Stewart, Jack Beckman, and Gaige Herrera collect wins at Route 66 Raceway
Tony Stewart, Jack Beckman, and Gaige Herrera grabbed professional victories at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
Racing legend Tony Stewart moved into the NHRA Top Fuel points lead for the first time with his second win in three races on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway, defeating Justin Ashley in the final round of the 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route…
Mason Wright cruises to Congruity Pro Mod title in Chicago
Mason Wright got the best of J.R. Gray in the final round of the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway, claiming his first victory of the season as part of this weekend’s 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.
Mason Wright got the best of J.R. Gray in the final round of the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway, claiming his first victory of the season as part of this weekend’s 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass…
Jason Dietsch scores delayed Gainesville Factory Stock title
Jason Dietsch claimed his first win in the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown at the rain-delayed Gainesville final, contested during the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet.
It took 70 days, but Jason Dietsch, of Edgerton, Ohio, won the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals on Saturday at Route 66 Raceway. Severe weather forced the postponement of the historic Gatornationals to the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66…
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sunday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
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It’s another cool and overcast day at Route 66 Raceway…
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
Welcome to the final day of eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. We've got all the information you need in our daily preview.
Welcome to the final day of eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. Here's all the information you need to know in our Sunday preview.
This event is the sixth of 20 races this…
Kalitta, Beckman, Herrera qualify No. 1; Langdon, Hagan, Herrera win Mission Challenge titles at Route 66 Raceway
Doug Kalitta set a track record to qualify No. 1 in Chicago while Jack Beckman and Gaige Herrera also took top spots at Route 66 Raceway, where Shawn Langdon, Matt Hagan, and Heerea also won Mission Challenge titles.
The Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel duo of points leader Shawn Langdon and Doug Kalitta enjoyed a banner day on Saturday at Route 66 Raceway, as Langdon won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus race and Kalitta grabbed his third straight No. 1…
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were on the case again at Route 66 Raceway to bring you all the color and excitement from the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals.
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of Pro qualifying at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of Pro qualifying at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
Schedule update: As a result of yesterday’s high…
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
Welcome to day three of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. Today's packed schedule will feature the final rounds of qualifying in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle along with the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and a whole lot more.
Welcome to day three of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.
This event is the sixth of 20 races this year in the Mission Foods NHRA pro series, and it includes Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro…
Lane, Lang, and Hall lead winners at Firebird Raceway Division 6 event
Jeff Lane, Jody Lang, and Chris Hall led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Firebird Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '05 Cavalier, E/SMA, 8.558, 155.36 …
Kalitta, Todd, and Angie Smith lead the way after day one in Chicago
Doug Kalitta, J.R. Todd, and Angie Smith are the leaders after the opening day of the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta made the most of windy conditions on Friday at Route 66 Raceway and kept his impressive qualifying run going, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA…
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery
It was a wild and windy day at Route 66 Raceway but National Dragster's intrepid photographers braved the elements to bring you all the action from the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
Scag Racing unveils MMA legend Randy Couture’s Pro Mod in Chicago
Scag Racing unveiled the Scag Power Equipment Pro Modified hot rod to be driven by six-time UFC Champion Randy Couture in a reveal at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
Scag Racing unveiled the Scag Power Equipment Pro Modified hot rod to be driven by six-time UFC Champion Randy Couture in a reveal at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
Couture, a…
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of Pro qualifying at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
This weekend mark’s NHRA’s 25th visit to historic Route 66 Raceway located South of Chicago in Joliet, Ill. The track, and the Chicago area in general have a rich drag racing history including the home base of Hall of Famers such as Chris “the Greek…
After two Top Fuel wins, Langdon scores massive bracket payday
After two wins in the first five races, Shawn Langdon is leading the NHRA Mission Foods Top Fuel standings, and he recently became $50,000 richer.
The week before the start of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, most racers took some time off to relax and prepare for a busy schedule that includes upcoming events in Chicago, Epping, Bristol, and Richmond…
Payne, Whiteley shine at Division 4 Lucas Oil Texas Motorplex doubleheader
Madison Payne and Jim Whiteley scored Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division completed a doubleheader event at Texas Motorplex
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Texas Motorplex:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Madison Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.200, 278.74 def. Jon Bradford…
Gadson after first Pro Stock Motorcycle win at Gerber Route 66 Nationals
After a solid showing two weeks ago in Charlotte, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Richard Gadson hopes to carry that momentum into this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
After a solid showing two weeks ago in Charlotte, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Richard Gadson hopes to carry that momentum into this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
Not only did…
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday preview
After a pair of four-wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to a conventional two-wide format with this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak.
After a pair of four-wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to a conventional two-wide format with this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. The event…
Beckman eager to get back to winning ways at Gerber Route 66 NHRA Nationals
First in points just two races ago, Funny Car standout Jack Beckman is more than ready to get back to that form at this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
First in points just two races ago, Funny Car standout Jack Beckman is more than ready to get back to that form at this weekend’s 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
The former…
Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle Series will be back in action at Route 66 Nationals
The Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series will return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series this weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
The Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series will return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series this weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
Reigning champion Larry "Spiderman…
J.R. Gray looks to stay hot as Congruity Pro Mods head to Chicago for next event
After impressive showings at the first three races of the 2025 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, the standout duo of J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos has no plans of slowing down as the category heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend.
After impressive showings at the first three races of the 2025 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, the standout duo of J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos has no plans of slowing down as the category heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend…
May issue of National Dragster salutes Top Fuel history made at 4-Wide Nationals
The May issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas and Charlotte and a slew of related features, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE ISSUE
The May issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in…
North Central Division prepares for 2025 series launches, new programs for racers
The NHRA North Central Division and Oakley Motorsports are proud to announce updates to the 2025 Oakley Motorsports Super Quick Series, including a revised schedule and exciting new program features that promise to elevate the competition and reward racers like never before.
The NHRA North Central Division and Oakley Motorsports are proud to announce updates to the 2025 Oakley Motorsports Super Quick Series, including a revised schedule and exciting new program features that promise to elevate the competition and reward…
Double-up possibilities in line for four Flexjet Factory Stock racers in Chicago
Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown racers Lee Hartman, Doug Hamp, Jason Dietsch, and Lenny Lottig will be racing for two trophies at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, which will also feature the conclusion of the rain-delayed Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, where those four drivers have reached the semifinals.
Fans of factory stock hot rods will be treated to a unique two-for-one event at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, with this weekend’s NHRA national event featuring the usual three exciting days of Flexjet…
Tricky Tipster, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals
After a pair of wild four-wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series reverts back to a more traditional two-wide format for this week’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
After a pair of wild four-wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series reverts back to a more traditional two-wide format for this week’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at…
NHRA expands 2025 Contingency Program with new categories, partners, and postings
Mountain Motor Pro Stock and new industry partners and expanded postings join forces to boost racer rewards in 2025.
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is excited to announce a significant expansion of its 2025 Contingency Program, introducing new racing categories and welcoming esteemed industry partners. This initiative underscores NHRA’s commitment to…
Brittany Force ready for redemption at Gerber Collision Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Last year’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway didn’t go as planned for two-time world champion Brittany Force, who failed to qualify for the first time in 187 races, but she's ready for redemption this year.
In the midst of a strong late-season run a year ago and then a record-breaking run in Charlotte less than a month ago, one race that has been on Brittany Force’s mind is this weekend's 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals…