Justin Ashley after a big result in first Top Fuel appearance in Norwalk
The unprecedented 2020 season means plenty of new experiences in 2021 for Ashley, including racing for the first time at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park this weekend.
Justin Ashley’s first full season was a stellar one in 2020, culminating in the young Top Fuel standout winning NHRA Rookie of the Year honors.
But the abbreviated and unprecedented season also meant plenty of new experiences remained for this…
Red-hot John Force looks to keep rolling, put on a show in Norwalk
John Force Racing doesn’t look as though as it missed most of the 2020 season and the organization, led by iconic Funny Car driver John Force, will now look to put on a show at a track starved for NHRA action.
John Force Racing doesn’t look as though as it missed most of the 2020 season and the organization, led by iconic Funny Car driver John Force, will now look to put on a show at a track starved for NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action, Summit…
See it for yourself! Ford’s Cobra Jet 1400 to run at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Ford’s all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 Mustang will make its 2021 debut at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
It's shocking how few people know this, but Henry Ford's best friend was Thomas Edison. In fact, before any of Ford's automotive businesses began, guess who Ford worked for? Yup, Thomas Edison. So lest anyone think Ford's interest in electric…
Pro Mod title challenger Brandon Snider looks to grab first Norwalk win
While he just missed out on a championship in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series a year ago, Brandon Snider enjoyed every part of the experience of competing for his first NHRA Pro Mod world title.
While he just missed out on a championship in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series a year ago, Brandon Snider enjoyed every part of the experience of competing for his first NHRA Pro Mod world title. The veteran believes it’s made him…
Points leader Bob Tasca III focused on Norwalk repeat, long-term success
As the current Funny Car points leader, Bob Tasca III is prepared for the long haul this season but wouldn’t mind picking up a few more marquee wins.
As the current Funny Car points leader, Bob Tasca III is prepared for the long haul this season. The goal is to be ready and have the car at its best when the Countdown to the Championship begins, but along the way, Tasca wouldn’t mind picking up a…
Erica Enders is nominated for The ESPYS Award for Best Driver—Vote here!
She picked up her fourth Camping World Series Pro Stock championship in 2020 and now Erica Enders is nominated for the ESPYS Award for Best Driver!
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You can vote once every day! Let’s show 'em what we’ve got NHRA fans!
Crew Chief Confidential with Dickie Venables—The horsepower behind Matt Hagan
The Matt Hagan Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car has dominated in Epping for years, but that doesn't mean the tune stays the same. Hear why from the man who tunes the Hellcat's Hemi.
Relive it! Four blistering seconds of fire and fortune Ron Capps and Terry Haddock will never forget
Sunday's wildest round at the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals saw Ron Capps catch fire and Terry Haddock advance to the semifinals in Funny Car. See the aftermath from the top end of the track!
Cruz Pedregon explains equipment changes following Epping incident
After he smacked the wall during last week's TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals, Cruz Pedregon made some small but significant changes to the equipment he uses in his Snap-on Dodge Charger.
The Legends of Epping: Garlits, Muldowney, and Ivo all raced at New England Dragway
58 miles north of Boston lies 1,320-feet of concrete built to harness 330+ mph machines of speed, and showcase the legends of drag racing.
The Garlits name may soon return to the track with "Big Daddy's" great-nephew
Don Garlits’ great-nephew, 29-year-old Chris Garlits, is preparing to begin his own drag racing journey later this season in Super Comp. "Big Daddy" is not actively involved in the effort, but that doesn't stop Chris from wanting to make him proud.
The Garlits surname is one of the most famous and revered names in drag racing history, but, outside of his electric-powered exhibition dragster, fans of “Big Daddy” Don Garlits haven’t had a lot to cheer about since his retirement from Top Fuel…
NHRA on FOX Show Open from the 2021 New England Nationals in Epping, N.H.
NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series racers shined bright in the New England sunlight during the NHRA on FOX broadcast that reached across the nation on the FOX Broadcast Network.
Top Fuel rookie Josh Hart adds sponsors, more dates to his 2021 season
It’s already been a standout rookie season for Top Fuel newcomer Josh Hart, who won his debut race and has since advanced to another final round in four appearances, but it just keeps getting better as new sponsorship will allow him to attend more events.
It’s already been a standout rookie season for Top Fuel newcomer Josh Hart, who won his debut race and has since advanced to another final round in four appearances.
But Hart continues to be hard at work off the track, trying to secure more…
Jr. Drag Racing champ Rylie Trumble is adding to his family’s legacy in the sport
When Rylie Trumble got behind the wheel of a Jr. Dragster and began his racing career, he had one simple goal: “When I first started, all I wanted to do was win a race.” Now he's a three-time Conference Finals champ.
When Rylie Trumble got behind the wheel of a Jr. Dragster and began his racing career, he had one simple goal: “When I first started, all I wanted to do was win a race.”
Fast-forward seven years and hundreds of passes down the dragstrip, and…
Five things we learned at the TascaParts.com New England Nationals
After a year's absence due to the pandemic, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to New England Dragway for the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, race No. 6 of the 2021 season. Here's what we learned.
After a year's absence due to the pandemic, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to New England Dragway for the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, race No. 6 of the 2021…
Erica Enders on what matters more: Momentum? or past success?
When it comes to a race like the New England Nationals, what's the better advantage to roll into the Northeast with?
What's more important? A log-book full of historical success, or coming off the high of a recent race win?
The correct answer to nearly every question can be, "It depends." People need a foundation to build success from, and when you're a…
David Barton's dual threat COPO is a winner in Comp and Factory Stock Showdown
David Barton made a little NHRA history by winning Comp at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with his Factory Stock Showdown COPO Camaro, then won the showdown competition the following week at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
Pro Stock's Matt Hartford looks to keep rolling at New England Nationals
Matt Hartford turned around his 2021 season with a victory in Houston and will be trying to keep that rolling at this weekend’s TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
Matt Hartford turned around his 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season with a victory at the most recent race in Houston. Now, the challenge for the Pro Stock veteran will be trying to keep that rolling in a loaded class at this weekend’s…
Funny Car points leader Bob Tasca III seeks hometrack win in New England
It’s been a terrific start to the season for Bob Tasca III, but the NHRA Camping World Funny Car points leader knows that winning at New England Dragway, where he made his first pass in a car, would make it that much better.
It’s been a terrific start to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for Bob Tasca III, but the Funny Car points leader knows a surefire way to make it even better. It would include winning at the track where he made his first pass in a car…
Two-time Epping winner Ron Capps anxious for a shot at a third title
Ron Capps’ NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger has been good but not as consistent as crew chief Dean Antonelli would like, and “Guido” has plans to fix that at the New England Nationals.
Surging Deric Kramer looks to make immediate impression in first Epping appearance
Pro Stock hasn’t visited New England Dragway since 2018, so this year's New England Nationals will mark the first time that Pro Stock racer Deric Kramer has ever been to the facility. He plans to make a big first impression.
Pro Stock hasn’t visited New England Dragway since 2018, something that will change at this weekend’s TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
For Deric Kramer, though, the sixth race during the 2021 NHRA…
John Force Racing crew chief Danny Hood explains the secret to a winning team
"The guys are what makes the car run. So we gotta keep everybody together, have fun, and work when we work." — Danny Hood, on the key to his Funny Car team's success.
Matt Hartford on the state of Pro Stock: "All of these drivers have a great left foot"
Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Pro Stock winner Matt Hartford knows just how hard it is to win these days in Pro Stock, especially with so many great starting-line drivers.
New England Nationals comes at a good time for three-time winner Hagan
By no means has Matt Hagan had a bad start to the season, but he hasn’t had a winning start to the year, either, which means New England Dragway is popping up at the perfect point in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule.
By no means has Matt Hagan had a bad start to the season. But the defending Funny Car world champ hasn’t had a winning start to the year, either, which means New England Dragway is popping up at the perfect point in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag…
Young student honors NHRA legend Shirley Muldowney in school project
When 8-year-old Olivia Belden was tasked with a school project to do a presentation on a historical figure that helped change the world, she was given a list of possible subjects to pick from. Shirley Muldowney wasn't on the list, but that didn't stop her.
When 8-year-old Olivia Belden was tasked with a school project to do a presentation on a historical figure that helped change the world, she and her fellow students were given a list of possible subjects to pick from that included the likes of…
Three-time Funny Car Robert Hight goes on the record about Houston win, 2021 season
Following a runner-up finish in Gainesville and a win at the recent Houston event, Robert Hight and his Auto Club team are in high speed pursuit of a fourth Funny Car championship. Here, he joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his recent success.
‘World’s Fastest Farmer’ Matt Hagan brings New Holland aboard as sponsor
NHRA Funny Car racer Matt Hagan — "the world’s fastest farmer" — will bring agricultural equipment manufacturer New Holland into the NHRA world as an associate sponsor on his Dodge Charger entry.
As a Funny Car pilot on the weekend, and cattle and hemp rancher during the week, it’s safe to say Don Schumacher Racing’s Matt Hagan is certainly deserved of the moniker of "world’s fastest farmer." The reigning three-time world champion has…
John Force and crew leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of better performance
Searching for every edge, 16-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny car champion John Force and assistant crew chief Tim Fabrisi are going over his car’s cockpit layout with a fine-tooth comb.
With three wins to start the season, Rachel Meyer is early championship favorite
Rachel Meyer has come out swinging with three Top Alcohol Dragster victories to start the season. She recently joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss her hot start, and the prospects of joining her sister, Megan, as a world champion.
FOX’s Jamie Little and Alexis DeJoria share a love for protecting animals
Their passion for racing isn’t the only thing these two have in common. Little and DeJoria met at an Austin, Texas, animal shelter, Austin Pets Alive, to highlight the work being done to protect animals in Texas.
