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Tricky Tipster: Gainesville predictions, take two
As the NHRA tour moves to Gainesville Raceway for a second attempt at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, Tricky Tipster has chosen Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle), and Stevie Jackson (Pro Mod) as his pre-race favorites.
After four races at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis, the NHRA Mello Yello tour takes a much-needed road trip to Gainesville Raceway for the resumption of the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, an event previously scheduled for mid-March. When it comes…
Shirley Muldowney helmet collection headed to Garlits Museum of Drag Racing
More than three dozen of NHRA Top Fuel legend Shirley Muldowney's racing helmets are headed to Florida and the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing for permanent display.
For a driver, there’s no more personal piece of safety gear than a helmet. In addition to offering crucial head protection every time a driver cinches tight the straps before each pass, they’re also works of art and self-expression and very near and…
Nitro Time Machine: "Big Daddy" Don Garlits' historic 270-mph Gatornationals run
At the 1986 Gatornationals, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits debuted Swamp Rat XXX which featured a number of aerodynamic enhancements including unique front nose and a cockpit canopy. By the end of the weekend, he'd made history with the sport's first 270-mph run.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Sept. 25-27 in person you…
Rebuilding a nitro supercharger, Part 2
Superchargers produce the boost that allow today;s nitro-burning engines to produce 11,000 horsepower, but like every other part, they need servicing. Paul Lee Racin'g Donnie Bender walks us through the steps.
Top Fuel Harley midseason review: It's been all-Andras, all the time
The teams of the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series are one race beyond their midpoint, having completed five of their eight races following the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, but it’s been pretty much all Randal Andras, all the time.
The teams of the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series are one race beyond their midpoint, having completed five of their eight races following the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, but it’s been pretty much all Randal Andras all the time,…
When horsepower beat a holeshot to put Erica Enders in the winner's circle at the 2019 NHRA Midwest Nationals
After demolishing a transmission and suffering a heart-breaking loss at the 2019 U.S. Nationals, Erica Enders was back in the Pro Stock winner's circle for the first time in 2019 at the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 2-4…
Jonathan Gray thrilled to be in Pro Mod title hunt approaching St. Louis stop
Jonathan Gray plans to enjoy every moment of being in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service championship mix during the rest of the 2020 season. But he’s not going to let the moment overwhelm him.
Jonathan Gray plans to enjoy every moment of being in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service championship mix during the rest of the 2020 season. But he’s not going to let the moment overwhelm him.
Gray is…
Mello Yello championship picture will really start to take shape in St. Louis
When the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series arrives at World Wide Technology Raceway on Oct. 2-4 for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, championship contenders know they will need an impressive weekend to stay in title contention.
With only four races remaining in the 2020 season when the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series arrives at World Wide Technology Raceway on Oct. 2-4 for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, championship contenders know…
Nostalgia Pro Stockers will rev up for exhibitions at NHRA Midwest Nationals
The Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Association will carry St. Louis-area fans back in time when the group makes exhibition passes at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals at WorldWide Technology Raceway Oct. 2-4.
The Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Association will carry St. Louis-area fans back in time when the group makes exhibition passes in their nostalgia Pro Stock machines at Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals at WorldWide Technology Raceway Oct. 2-…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals will showcase wide variety of racecars
Top Fuel. Funny Car. Pro Stock. Pro Stock Motorcycle. Pro Mod. Factory Stock. Mountain Motor Pro Stock. Sportsman cars. Nostalgia Pro Stock. Bracket cars. The lineup for the upcoming Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals is wide and deep.
The Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, coming up Oct. 2-4 at World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis, will be not just another pivotal step in the battle for Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships…
Highlights from the 50th Gatornationals: Crampton's holeshot win brought out the Kalitta Mosh Pit
After a huge shakeup in crew chiefs, Clay Millican found himself in the Top Fuel final in only his third event. While nobody expected that kind of success so early, defending event winner Richie Crampton dashed Clay's hopes of taking home the 50th Gatornationals Wally.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Sept. 25-27 in person you can buy your…
Highlights from the 50th Gatornationals: Hight vs. Wilkerson—Funny Car battle to the Final
After making the quickest Funny Car runs of the weekend, Robert Hight made a last-minute lane change that proved to be a critical call as Tim Wilkerson went up in smoke.
See how it all came together at last year’s race as fans, teams, and the drag racing industry all head to Gainesville for the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
To catch all the action of the 2020 …
Highlights from the 50th Gatornationals: Bo Butner’s solo-run final in his Pro Stock Camaro
It’s a day Bo Butner and Alex Laughlin will never forget—for very different reasons! It’s the day Laughlin’s team had to back their car away from the starting line, and the day Butner doubled-up with Randi Lyn Shipp to bring home a pair of 50th Gatornationals Wallys.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Sept. 25-27 in person you can buy your…
Highlights from the 50th Gatornationals: All-Harley-Davidson Pro Stock Motorcycle final
Relive the Pro Stock Motorcycle final where Andrew Hines exacted revenge on Harley-Davidson teammate Eddie Krawiec with a dominating win at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Sept. 25-27 in person you can buy…
Pro Mod midseason review: After Indy win, can Jackson defend his championship?
Coming off a victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, reigning E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series champ “Stevie Fast” Jackson is now focused on winning his second consecutive championship.
Coming off a victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, reigning E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series champ “Stevie Fast” Jackson is now focused on winning his second consecutive championship.
There have been just three races in the E3 Spark…
Bates, Cottrell, and Wittenberg claim 2020 Heritage Series Championships
The goal: come home with a championship trophy. The place: Tulsa Raceway Park. It’s late September and the last event on the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series schedule.
The goal: come home with a championship trophy. The place: Tulsa Raceway Park. It’s late September and the last event on the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series schedule. Kin Bates, Bobby Cottrell, and Pete Wittenberg all arrived at Tulsa…
Final 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series points
Top Fuel
Pos.
Driver
Total
1
Pete Wittenberg
271
2
Tyler Hilton
262…
Nitro Time Machine: Allen Johnson's frightening Pro Stock crash at the 1999 Gatornationals
During the opening round of competition at the 1999 Gatornationals, Allen Johnson walked away from one of the scariest accidents in the history of the Pro Stock class.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Sept. 25-27 in person you…
Woodward, Fowler, Rabener double up at Governor's Cup Heritage Series event
Brad Woodard (Jr. Fuel), Tom Fowler (A?Gas), and Mike Rabener (C/Gas) scored wins on both days of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series finale Governors Cup at Sacranento Raceway.
Sacramento Raceway was the place for NHRA’s 2020 final Heritage Series races for Junior Fuel, 7.0 Pro, and Group 2 competitors. With separate points races both Saturday and Sunday, some shuffling of the pack was expected to happen However, the best…
Rebuilding a nitro supercharger, Part 1
Superchargers produce the boost that allow today;s nitro-burning engines to produce 11,000 horsepower, but like every other part, they need servicing. Paul Lee Racin'g Donnie Bender walks us through the steps. First of two parts.
Isenhower, Adams, Ratliff, and Drnach claim Division 3 Summit Series Finals
Devin Isenhower,Derick Adams, Lynda Ratliff, and Jason Drnach were the winners at the 2020 North Central Division NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Devin Isenhower, Lebanon, Ind., '14 American, 4.525, 150.90 def. John Ratulowski Sr., Highland,…
Piper, Charlton, Siebert, and Roetto claim Division 5 Summit Series titles
Larry Piper, Jason Charlton, Luke Siebert, and Patrick Roetto claimed victory in the NHRA West Central Division Summit Racing Series at Heartland Motorsports Park. All four will now compete in the National Championship runoff in Las Vegas in late October.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Larry Piper, Wamego, Kan., '14 Racecraft, 7.593, 168.47 def. Jeremy Hook, Wichita, Kan., '10…
Leibham's Super Streeter takes big victory at Division 4 Moser Shootout
Super Street racer John Leibham drove his ’68 Camaro to victory in the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout held in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader weekend at Texas Motorplex.
Super Street racer John Leibham drove his ’68 Camaro to victory in the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout held in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader weekend at Texas Motorplex.
Leibham ran 7.64…
Northeast Division winners Boyd, Flegal, McLaughlin, and Canole headed to Vegas
Robbie Boyd, Martin Flegal, Joe McLaughlin, and Brain Canole scored wins at theNortheast Division NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals to earn berths in the upcoming National Championship runoff in Las Vegas.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Robbie Boyd, Quackertown, N.J., '12 Miller, 7.802, 169.93 def. Jim Gagnon, Norfolk, Conn., '04…
2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak—Exposed!
Long rumored to be in the works, Dodge gave racers an early look at its 2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak ahead of the 2020 NHRA U.S. Nationals.
“This is the quickest, fastest and most powerful Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak we’ve ever built,” said Tim Kuniskis, Global Head of Alfa Romeo and Head of Passenger Cars – Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA – North America. “And, 50 members of the…
Pro Mod champ Steve Jackson looks to keep rolling at Gainesville Raceway
Following a victory at the U.S. Nationals, E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson is ready to pounce at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
After struggling during the first two races of the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, Stevie “Fast” Jackson returned to his world championship form at the U.S. Nationals. With the next stop on the schedule a trip to where he…
NHRA stars excited for unique history-making opportunity at Gatornationals
The way Shawn Langdon sees it, he has a chance to make NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history at the upcoming 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, and he's not alone -- just ask fellow U.S. Nationals champs Jack Beckman, Erica Enders, and Scotty Pollacheck, too.
The way Shawn Langdon sees it, he has a chance to make NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history at the upcoming 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which takes place Sept. 25-27 at historic Gainesville Raceway.
Coming off a win…
Cobra Jet rematch! See Ford Mustang history made at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
The electric Ford Performance Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 will return to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals for a rematch against its supercharged V8 stablemate. NHRA fans in attendance will see performance history be made.
At the 2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, Funny Car competitors (and old friends) Bob Tasca…
Pro Stock Motorcycle midseason review: Can Pollacheck contend for the title?
Scotty Pollacheck’s win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals was long overdue. He’s now in a position to win the Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle championship but he’s going to have to hold off a large field of contenders to do it.
With the completion of the recent Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, Pro Stock Motorcycle riders have run just three events this season and that means there are just five more opportunities for them to earn points this season. Not since the 1976…
Dave Miller: Diamond in the rough
"Diamond Dave" Miller made a ton of NHRA fans in the early 1980s when he unveiled a 200-inch wheelbase Top Fueler when everyone else was in the 260-inch range. The popular driver passed away recently and is remembered here for his perseverance and passion.
Innovation and experimentation were early hallmarks of drag racing competition, with cars like Lloyd’s Scott Bustle Bomb, the Allison-powered Green Monsters, Jack Chrisman’s sidewinder, and Mickey Thompson’s Panorama Special streamliner showing that…