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DiPinto International Logistics to sponsor Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car in 2021
DiPinto International Logistics has become the primary sponsor of Jim Dunn Racing’s NHRA Funny Car. The team will begin its season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals March 12-14 with returning driver Jim Campbell at the wheel.
DiPinto International Logistics has become the primary sponsor of Jim Dunn Racing’s NHRA Funny Car. The team, led by Hall of Fame owner Jim Dunn, will begin its season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals March 12-14.
Based in Monroe…
World champ Anthony Bertozzi shows its better to give than receive
Two-time world champion Anthony Bertozzi wins a lot of races, but what he enjoys most is helping his friends win.
Last year, Anthony Bertozzi won his second NHRA world championship when he drove to the Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers title. Bertozzi appeared in four finals and won two races, including the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals for a record…
David Barron claims new title of team owner for 2021 Pro Stock Motorcycle season
Pro Stock Motorcycle racer David Barron has become the owner of his own Pro Stock Motorcycle team in preparation for the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Pro Stock Motorcycle racer David Barron has become the owner of his own Pro Stock Motorcycle team in preparation for the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. After returning to the class in 2020 after a four-year hiatus and riding…
Doug Kalitta celebrates extension of Mac Tools agreement; prepares for 2021 season
Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta and Tony Merritt, VP Marketing/Sponsorship, Stanley Black and Decker Inc., join NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss the recent contract extension that will have Kalitta in a Mac Tools dragster for the 2021 season.
Indy champ Scotty Pollacheck to carry Denso/Strutmasters into the new season
Scotty Pollacheck got his long-overdue first Pro Stock Motorcycle victory last season and will now return for a shot at the championship with the backing of Denso and Strutmasters.com
It took a decade for Scotty Pollacheck to earn his first NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle victory, but he’s convinced that the wait for a second title won’t be nearly as long. Pollacheck, the winner of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, has…
My First Race Car: Blake Alexander
Funny Car pilot Blake Alexander has worked his way through the drag racing ranks to compete in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and it all started in NHRA’s Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League program.
Get ready for complimentary live Sportsman streaming from NHRA.tv
The new NHRA.tv Sportsman livestream service that launches Friday from the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in Orlando, Fla., will be complimentary all season to NHRA fans. Here's how to register to watch.
The new NHRA.tv Sportsman livestream service will provide complimentary access to select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events all season to NHRA fans, courtesy of a partnership with NHRA National Dragster magazine. If you don’t already…
Nitro Time Machine: Ron Capps rides out wild boomer at 2002 Dallas event
Ron Capps rode out a harrowing, body-shredding blower explosion at Texas Motorplex in 2002 that left Capps stunned and the body of Don Prudhomme’s Skoal Camaro in tatters.
Rachel Meyer to replace sister Megan as driver of Randy Meyer Racing dragster
Rachel Meyer will replace her sister, newly retired 2020 world champ Megan, in the rebranded NTK Sensors A/Fuel Dragster tuned and owned by her father, Randy Meyer.
Randy Meyer Racing didn’t have to look far to find a new primary driver when Megan Meyer announced her retirement last year, as her sister, Rachel, has been named Megan’s replacement. Rachel will drive the newly rebranded NTK Sensors A/Fuel Dragster…
After making history in 2020, Pro Stock's Erica Enders now starts 'Drive for 5'
Erica Enders put so much effort, energy, and focus into winning a fourth world championship in Pro Stock, she didn't have time to consider what would happen next. What comes next is as natural to her as breathing: Try to win another.
Erica Enders put so much effort, energy, and focus into winning a fourth world championship in Pro Stock, she didn't have time to consider what would happen next.
Well, now Enders is there, and the way she sees it, if she's still racing she might…
Nitro Time Machine: Tony Bartone scores first Funny Car win at 2008 Seattle race
Tony Bartone had enjoyed great success in Top Alcohol Funny Car and Dragster but was still looking for his first win in the nitro Funny Car class entering the 2008 Seattle event in Jim Dunn’s entry.
Battery Tender named Official Battery Charger of the NHRA
NHRA and Deltran Battery Tender® have teamed up to announce their partnership, naming Battery Tender® the official battery charger of NHRA.
NHRA and Deltran Battery Tender have teamed up to announce their partnership, naming Battery Tender® the official battery charger of NHRA.
Battery Tender has entered into an official sponsorship agreement with NHRA to be the…
Paul Lee tunes up for 2021 season with continued assistance from Rahn Tobler
Paul Lee and team have upgraded their parts and pieces to tackle the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series in Funny Car and will continue to benefit from the guidance of “retired” Hall of Fame crew chief Rahn Tobler to assist crew chiefs Jim Oberhofer and Donnie Bender.
To purchase reserved seats or general admission for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals March 11-14 in Gainesville, Fla., fans can visit …
Cars that changed drag racing
In a sport like ours, where evolution carried us from stripped-down Model Ts to 330-mph Top Fuel dragsters, what are the most significant race cars that have marked the milestones along the way? We want to hear your thoughts!
A big part of our story as human beings is carved in our past, begging the inevitable question of “How did we get here?” Whether that’s the story of human evolution, mass manufacturing and marketing, social media, or your own family tree, I think it…
Nitro Time Machine: Jeff Arend upsets Tony Pedregon for first Funny Car win
Journeyman Funny Car racer Jeff Arend hit the big time at the 1996 Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, collecting his first career win in the Paul Smith Drag Racing School entry, defeating heavily favored Tony Pedregon for the title.
Reigning Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan determined to show no let-up in 2021
After winning a world championship and being part of a dominant season with Don Schumacher Racing, Funny Car star Matt Hagan isn't the type to relax.
After winning the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world championship and being part of a dominant season with Don Schumacher Racing, Matt Hagan isn't the type to relax.
Instead, the three-time world champ is eager to try and…
Catch up on the latest NHRA news and views on the WFO Radio Podcast
NHRA's Alan Reinhart joins Joe Castello on WFO Radio Live to discuss Rahn Tobler's retirement announcement and look ahead to the start of the season.
Embrace the 2021 season kickoff with first 2021 issue of National Dragster
The first 2021 issue of NHRA National Dragster, celebrating the coming NHRA racing season, is online and in the mail to NHRA fans around the world. With features on up-and-coming and established Sportsman stars, comebacking Dom Lagana, and more, it's a can't-miss issue.
NHRA launches Sportsman streaming service through NHRA.tv
NHRA’s exclusive streaming service, NHRA.tv, will now offer complimentary viewing of select NHRA Sportsman events, powered by NHRA National Dragster magazine.
NHRA’s exclusive streaming service, NHRA.tv, will now offer complimentary viewing of select NHRA Sportsman events, powered by NHRA National Dragster magazine.
NHRA fans and racers alike can create an NHRA.tv account and will be…
Mike Salinas and the Scrappers team prepare for their return to competition
A combination of early-season business commitments and the pandemic sidelined Mike Salinas and the fast-rising Scrappers Racing operation for all of 2020. The team found ways to stay busy, but now they’re back in the shop full time preparing for the mid-March season opener in Gainesville.
To purchase reserved seats or general admission for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals March 11-14 in Gainesville, Fla., fans can visit …
Nitro Time Machine: Aaron Strong scores upset win at the 2016 Seattle event
Aaron Strong had never won a round of Pro Stock competition but defeated Greg Anderson, Erica Enders, Bo Butner, and red-lighting Vincent Nobile to win the 2016 Seattle event, which was completed at the NHRA U.S. Nationals.
My First Race Car: Clay Millican
In the first installment of a new series hosted by NHRA's Brian Lohnes, Top Fuel record setter Clay Millican talks about the first race car that he ever drove down the dragstrip.
Nostalgia Funny Car graduate Tony Jurado will go NHRA 'big show' racing in 2021
NHRA fans will see a new Funny Car team hit the track this season as San Francisco Bay Area glass contractor Tony Jurado has teamed with rising nitro tuner Jason Bunker to build a Mustang Funny Car that will debut in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series this season.
NHRA fans will see a new Funny Car team hit the track this season as San Francisco Bay Area glass contractor Tony Jurado has teamed with rising nitro tuner Jason Bunker to build a Mustang Funny Car that will debut in the NHRA Camping World Drag…
Tasca team hard at work preparing for launch of 2021 Funny Car season
Bob Tasca III is expecting big things out of his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford team this year, and the crew has been hard at work in the shop preparing new chassis for the upcoming season.
Mac Tools and Kalitta Motorsports extend 20-year partnership
Kalitta Motorsports and Mac Tools have announced that one of the longest-running and most successful sponsorship relationships will continue into its 20th NHRA season through a multiyear extension agreement.
Kalitta Motorsports and Mac Tools have announced that one of the longest-running and most successful sponsorship relationships will continue into its 20th NHRA season through a multiyear extension agreement.
Doug Kalitta, one of the…
Charging into Funny Car history
Don Schumacher Racing’s Dodge Charger Funny Cars swept all 11 races last season, but the Charger is certainly not a new body style to the class, having been around since the class’ mid-1960s creation. Here's a look back at some of them.
Don Schumacher Racing’s Dodge Charger Funny Cars swept all 11 races last season plus three to end the 2019 season, giving them a stretch of 14 wins on top of five world championships over the last 10 seasons, but the Charger is certainly not a new…
Cruz Pedregon and Justin Ashley join Brian Lohnes to discuss their big news
Cruz Pedregon and Justin Ashley join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast to talk about the headlines they have made on the business side of drag racing during this offseason.
Cruz Pedregon and Justin Ashley join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast to talk about the headlines they have made on the business side of drag racing during this offseason.
For Pedregon, a three-year…
World championship-winning crew chief Rahn Tobler announces retirement
Four-time world championship-winning nitro crew chief Rahn Tobler has made the decision to retire from racing and will depart Don Schumacher Racing at the end of this month. Tobler has been the crew chief of the Ron Capps-driven NAPA Funny Car since 2012.
Rahn Tobler, crew chief of the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat driven by 2016 NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, has made the decision to retire from racing and will depart Don Schumacher Racing at the end of this month.
Tobler,…
Marwin Sports joins NHRA as Official Apparel Provider
NHRA and Marwin Sports have announced a new partnership, naming Marwin Sports the official apparel of NHRA.
NHRA and Marwin Sports have announced a new partnership, naming Marwin Sports the official apparel of NHRA.
With the 2021 NHRA season right around the corner, NHRA and Marwin Sports look forward to the new relationship, which will span…
Julie Nataas set to chase Randy Meyer Racing’s third consecutive TAD title
Randy Meyer Racing will chase its third straight NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world championship with Julie Nataas. It will be Nataas’ third full-time season with RMR in the Oslo Tapet & Gulvbelegg A/Fuel dragster.
Randy Meyer Racing will chase its third straight NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world championship with Julie Nataas. It will be Nataas’ third full-time season with RMR in the Oslo Tapet & Gulvbelegg A/Fuel dragster.
Megan Meyer won the…