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New issue of National Dragster spotlights next winners, SPORTSnationals results
The latest issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine is now online, still available free for all to read, and in the mail to NHRA members around the world featuring a look at the group of potential next first-time winners, plus JEGS SPORTSnationals coverage, and much more!
Dodge Hemi Challenge returns to Denso NHRA U.S. Nationals as Jimmy Daniels goes for win No. 5
The annual Dodge Hemi Challenge set to take place during the Denso NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis where Jimmy Daniels will be seeking a record fifth-straight title in his '68 Dodge Dart.
More than 50 years after the iconic 1968 Hemi-powered Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracuda factory race cars first appeared on the drag strip, loyal racers and fans will once again be able to see the iconic cars race head-to-head in the ever-popular…
Top Fuel rookie Justin Ashley hopes Indy final is the first of many
Top Fuel rookie Justin Ashley chats with NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss his recent sponsorship announcement, his plans for the upcoming Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals and his first Top Fuel final round against T.J. Zizzo.
Electric Ford Mustang Cobra Jet to match race at U.S. Nationals this weekend
Ford Performance will reveal its prototype electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 at the 2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals. Bob Tasca III and Tony Pedregon will match race electric and supercharged V8 versions of the car for racers and fans.
It’s time for The Big Go!
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle), and Jonathan Gray (Pro Mod) are Tricky Tipster's favorites to capture glory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Let’s face it, the 2020 season has been like nothing anyone has ever seen but through all the turmoil, NHRA drag racing has survived and now it’s time to celebrate the biggest, most important, and most prestigious event of the season, the Denso…
Third JEGS SPORTSnationals event will round out revised Pacific Division schedule
NHRA officials announced the addition of a third JEGS SPORTSnationals event to take place Oct. 24-25 during a doubleheader event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of a revised Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule.
NHRA officials announced the addition of a third JEGS SPORTSnationals event to take place Oct. 24-25 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of a doubleheader event with a Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at the facility.…
2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series season will conclude Sept. 18-19
As the result of the cancellation of the California Hot Rod Reunion, the traditional season finale for the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, NHRA officials have announced that the season will now conclude at two separate events on the weekend of Sept. 18-19.
As the result of the cancellation of the California Hot Rod Reunion, the traditional season finale for the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, NHRA officials have announced that the season will now conclude at two separate events on the weekend of…
NHRA announces balance of 2020 Mello Yello season; six more races scheduled
NHRA has announced the schedule for the remainder of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, with six national events to complete the 2020 season.
NHRA has announced the schedule for the remainder of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. In collaboration with all stakeholders, NHRA plans to hold six national events to complete the 2020 season.
The 2020 NHRA season…
There might be many Indy events, but there's still only one U.S. Nationals
NHRA has competed at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis three times already this season, but when racers assemble again this weekend, it'll be for the coveted Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, and it;s a whole different Indy. Just ask past winners J.R. Todd and Tony Schumacher.
NHRA pros revel in a chance to make history at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals
As NHRA's oldest and most prestigious race, the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals has ba special meaning for Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competitors including Ron Capps, Clay Millican, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Angelle Sampey.
It’s the biggest weekend of the season for NHRA Mello Yello Series racers and Ron Capps is feeling plenty of momentum as he prepares to race on the sport’s grandest stage. The 2016 Funny Car world champion won at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis…
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championship points structure
After announcing the revised 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, NHRA officials outlined the structure for Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championships.
After announcing a revised NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule today, NHRA officials wanted to repost an announcement from May 19, 2020 regarding the structure for Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championship.
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California Hot Rod Reunion canceled
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum officials have announced the cancellation of the 2020 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif.
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum officials announced today the cancellation of the 2020 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif.
“We made…
NHRA announces relocation of Summit Racing Series National Championship
NHRA officials have announced that the Summit Racing Series National Championships will be contested at the Dodge NHRA Finals, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
NHRA officials have announced that the Summit Racing Series National Championships will be contested at the Dodge NHRA Finals, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Racers from all over the country will converge upon…
JEGS Allstars Fast Facts
Now celebrating its 36th year, the JEGS Allstars competition is one of the most highly anticipated events of the season for racers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Racers can only qualify for one of the coveted spots on the JEGS Allstars…
JEGS Allstars event adds extra drama to historic U.S. Nationals
The best Sportsman racers that NHRA has to offer are headed for historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis this weekend to take part in the 36th annual JEGS Allstars, a special event held Friday at the Denso Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals.
The best Sportsman racers that NHRA has to offer are headed for historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis this weekend to take part in the 36th annual JEGS Allstars, a special event held during the Denso Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals. The event was…
Special bonuses on the line for JEGS Allstars competitors at U.S. Nationals
In addition to the prestige and cash prizes that go with winning the JEGS Allstars competition, racers in the annual Sportsman-racer clash this year will also be vying for JEGS Performance Gift Cards during competition Friday at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
In addition to the prestige and cash prizes that go with winning the JEGS Allstars competition, racers in the annual Sportsman-racer clash this year will also be vying for JEGS Performance Gift Cards during competition Friday at the Denso Spark…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals entry list approaches 900 competitors
In the midst of what, by any measure, has been a challenging year, racers have continued to turn out and show their support for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and Lucas Oil Series events. That trend continued this week when the final entry list for the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals closed with an official tally of 891 entries across 17 eliminators.
In the midst of what, by any measure, has been a challenging year, racers have continued to turn out and show their support for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and Lucas Oil Series events. That trend continued this week when the final entry list…
Justin Ashley Racing adds Manscaped sponsorship beginning at U.S. Nationals
Rookie Top Fuel racer Justin Ashley has added Manscaped as a major associate sponsor. The marketing partnership will cover the remainder of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season beginning this weekend at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Rookie Top Fuel racer Justin Ashley has added Manscaped as a major associate sponsor. The marketing partnership will cover the remainder of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season beginning this weekend at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S…
Alexis DeJoria ready to pursue second Indy Funny Car title
Alexis DeJoria won the Denso U.S. Nationals Funny Car title in 2014. Now, after a successful test session, she's looking for a second title with her ROKiT/ABK Beer Toyota.
Defending Top Alcohol Dragster champion Megan Meyer to step away following 2020
Megan Meyer, the defending NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster, world champion, will step away from the class after completing the 2020 season. Meyer won the championship driving the NGK Spark Plugs A/Fuel dragster tuned by her father and team owner, Randy Meyer.
Megan Meyer, the defending NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster, world champion, will step away from the class after completing the 2020 season. Meyer won the championship driving the NGK Spark Plugs A/Fuel dragster tuned by her father and team owner,…
Virtual NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) program offers digital curriculum
In light of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of state and local agencies, NHRA Youth and Education Services will now offer a brand-new digital curriculum to schools.
In light of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of state and local agencies, NHRA Youth and Education Services will now offer a brand-new digital curriculum to schools.
This Virtual NHRA YES…
It was a Pro Stock superhero showdown at the 1980 U.S. Nationals
The final foursome in Pro Stock at the 1980 U.S. Nationals included class legends Bob Glidden, Lee Shepherd, Bill Jenkins, and Frank Iaconio in a battle royale. Who won? You'll have to watch the video!
1978 U.S. Nationals Funny Car flashback: The curious case of Mr. Colson
When Kenny Bernstein was unable to compete in the second round of Funny Car at the 1978 U.S. Nationals, Ron Colson was set to take a bye run into the semifinals in Roland Leong's Monza. But things didn't go exactly as planned.
Bourgeois, Miller, and Latino star at Division 4 Alamo City Motorplex event
Craig Bourgeois, Jeff Miller, and David Latino were among the chamopions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division wasin action at Alamo City Motorplex.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Alamo City Motorplex:
COMPETITION ELIMINATORCOMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., '05…
Reliving the U.S. Nationals Top Fuel final that no one will ever forget
Even 50 years later, it remains among the most dramatic and poignant footage ever recorded at an NHRA national event. The 1970 U.S. Nationals Top Fuel final, Don Prudhomme vs. Jim Nicoll. Nicoll’s clutch explodes at the finish line, cutting his front-engine dragster in two at his feet.
Even 50 years later, it remains among the most dramatic and poignant footage ever recorded at an NHRA national event. The 1970 U.S. Nationals Top Fuel final, Don Prudhomme vs. Jim Nicoll. Nicoll’s clutch explodes at the finish line, cutting his…
Angelle Sampey revels in long-awaited first Harley-Davidson victory
It took longer than she expected, but three-time world champ Angelle Sampey is hoping her recent Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals was a sign of things to come.
“I’ll bet you thought I was dead. I ain’t dead yet.”
The quote sounds very much like something John Force could have uttered but, in fact, it came from Angelle Sampey following her most recent win at the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented…
The Super Stock Dart everyone wants to beat at the Dodge NHRA Hemi Challenge
We go one-on-one with Jimmy Daniels, the man whose SS/AH ’68 Dodge Dart has won the Dodge NHRA Hemi Challenge for the last four years in a row—he’s the one the competition is coming gunning for this year.
Where did this ’68 Dodge Dart come from?
We purchased the car from Ray and David Barton, at Ray Barton Race Engines, but prior to that, they got it from a fellow named Tom Parham. Tom…
First-round matchups set for Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle at Indy
The first-round pairings for the Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle, which will be conducted at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, were determined in an online conference call hosted by NHRA’s Brian Lohnes
The first-round pairings for the Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle, which will be conducted at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, were determined in an online conference call hosted by NHRA’s Brian Lohnes
The first-round…
Cowie, Hough, and Engels top Northwest winners at Yellowstone Drag Strip
Shawn Cowie, Brian Hough, and Doug Engels led the list of champions as tThe NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' Northwest Division was in action at Yellowstone Drag Strip.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Yellowstone Drag Strip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 15.462, 47.97 def. Joey…
50 years ago at Indy, Don Schumacher collected career win No. 1 for his team
Next weekend, either Jack Beckman or Matt Hagan will collect win No. 350 for the Don Schumacher Racing enterprise in the delayed final round of the Lucas OIL NHRA Summernationals. The team's first victory came from the boss, who won Funny Car at the 1970 U.S. Nationals.
