New feature: Lohnes Calls Life. Today, Clay Millican and the great animal rescue
Some everyday-life moments just need an expert like NHRA on FOX announcer Brian Lohnes to call the action.
Bruno Massel putting in the simulator work ahead of return to Pro Stock action
As he prepares for his Pro Stock comeback later this year, former Comp world champ and NHRA on FOX pit reporter Bruno Massel shoed off his new driving simulator (borrowed from Jeg Coughlin Jr.) to Brian Lohnes on a recent Skype call.
Cold Hard Art's Tom Patsis is creating automotive art from spare parts
Using old parts and supreme welding skills, Tom Patsis creates automotive works of art out of the Don Schumacher Racing shop for his business, Cold Hard Art.
Wild Wednesday: Check out this NHRA Thrills and Spills TV show from 2009
We're throwing it back to 2009 with this Thrills and Spills TV Show featuring some of the biggest explosions and crashes in NHRA Drag Racing as well as commentary from the racers that walked away.
Brad Plourd: Have talent, will travel
Brad Plourd has won 21 national event titles in five different categories, but those statistics don’t begin to explain the depth of his resourcefulness and ability to quickly adapt to new surroundings.
Scott Palmer has been busy juggling multiple racing projects for 2020 season
Top Fuel racer Scott Palmer joined NHRA’s Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about what he’s been up to during the racing break and his plans to "hit the ground running" when racing resumes with projects that include involvement not just in Top Fuel but in Pro Mod and drag boats as well.
Bottom-end 'divers' have one of the toughest jobs on any racing team crew
It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it. That phrase certainly could have been coined for bottom-end specialists, known as “divers” for their propensity to dive underneath the race car, on the NHRA Mello Yello tour. on the NHRA Mello Yello tour.
It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it. That phrase certainly could have been coined for bottom-end specialists.
Known as “divers” for their propensity to dive underneath the race car, they can effectively drain the oil, unfasten the oil…
Jimmy Prock and team tuning up for return to Gainesville and season restart
Jimmy Prock, the crew chief for defending NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champ Robert Hight, talks about what the season ahead might look for and what conditions the teams will face.
Cattle, crops keeping Matt Hagan busy, but hope of return to racing is growing, too
Funny Car racer Matt Hagan joined NHRA’s Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about his daily routine on his 2,700-acre cattle and farming ranch, where he tends to 1,400 head of cattle and plant crops, and his eagerness to get back to racing his Mopar Dodge Charger.
Even from home, the work continues for Paul Lee Racing's Donnie Bender
With shops around the nation closed due to "stay at home" orders, NHRA crew chiefs like Donnie Bender, of Paul Lee’s Global Electronics Technology Funny Car, are working from their home shops to get ready for a return to racing. John Kernan reports.
Watch NHRA Rewind: 2019 Gatornationals with Millican, Hines, and Jackson
Clay Millican, Andrew Hines, and Stevie "Fast" Jackson provided live commentary alongside NHRA's Brian Lohnes on NHRA Rewind Live from the 2019 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Click the headline above to watch.
Darrell Gwynn, and a salute to the human spirit and determination
Thirty years ago today, the driving career of Top Fuel star Darrell Gwynn was cut short in a tragic racing accident in England that left him paralyzed. Three decades later, Gwynn shares an inspirational message accompanied by our photographic look back at his career.
Get To Know: Brian Lohnes
Many of you see his smiling face alongside Tony Pedregon during NHRA on FOX race broadcasts and because you're seeing him a lot here on NHRA.com during our unscheduled 2020 intermission, here's the story behind lead announcer Brian and where the heck he came from.
Since many of you out there tune in to see the smiling faces of both Tony Pedregon and I during NHRA on FOX race broadcasts and because you’ll be seeing me pretty frequently here on NHRA.com during our unscheduled 2020 intermission, it seems to…
Defending Funny Car world champ Hight excited about 'old-school' points race ahead
Defending NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Robert Hight chatted via Skype with NHRA on FOX lead announcer Brian Lohnes to talk about the upcoming points race that will fire up once competition resumes in June.
Clay Millican's field of drags: 'People will come. People will definitely come'
Echoing character Torrence Mann’s memorable monologue from the film Field of Dreams, Top Fuel driver Clay Millican delivers an inspirational message to the drag racing community about a return to racing: "It reminds us all of what was good and will be again."
Kalitta Motorsports teams are winging it in new temporary roles for the boss
NHRA on FOX announcer Brian Lohnes spoke via Skype with Kalitta Motorsports general manager Chad Head, who talked about how team owner Connie Kalitta is keeping his crew and shop teams employed during the racing break by putting them in action at his air-cargo business.
Austin Prock joins the virtual dirt-tracking fun on iRacing with his new rig
Last year’s top rookie, reigning Auto Club Road to the Future award winner Austin Prock, is among the many NHRA stars getting involved in virtual competition through iRacing. Prock takes us through his new system and the realism involved.
Stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Series offer their thanks to front-line workers, fans
NHRA stars Ron Capps, Leah Pruett, Clay Millican, J.R. Todd, Matt Smith, Angie Smith, Austin Prock, Cruz Pedregon, Tim Wilkerson, Steve Torrence, Bo Butner, Chris McGaha, and Alex Laughlin share some words of appreciation to front-line workers and NHRA fans.
WATCH! 2008 NHRA Carolina Nationals—See the entire race in this Flashback Friday feature with bonus photos
After six months of construction more than 35,000 fans came to zMax Dragway in 2008 to see the first NHRA race from the brand new facility. Watch the entire broadcast in the link below the photo gallery!
From the USA to Australia and all ages, the best of hand-colored hot rods
Last week, NHRA offered five free coloring-book pages for kids (and adults) to enjoy. Here’s a look at some of the submissions we received on NHRA’s media channels.
Lex Joon making improvements to Top Fueler in anticipation of Gainesville debut
New grandfather Lex Joon talks about the improvements that he and crew chief Lance Larsen have made to his Strutmasters.com Top Fuel in anticipation of their season debut at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in June.
Check it out! Jack Beckman’s Lego drag race
Our favorite new Lego movie burning up the internet was produced by the Infinite Hero team and directed by Jason Beckman—yup, that’s Jack Beckman’s son
WATCH! Rare footage of ’50s drag cars from the 1958 NHRA U.S. Nationals
More than 500 hot rods from around the country gathered at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds to compete at The Big Go in 1958.
Ten great drag racing movies to help get you through the racing break
If you’re a drag racing fan, what’s better than a movie about your favorite motorsport to while away the hours? Here’s our list of 10 of our most treasured movies about drag racing.
Whether you’re relaxing on your couch streaming entertainment or at the local movie theater, who doesn’t love a good flick? And if you’re a drag racing fan – and we know you are – what’s better than a movie about your favorite motorsport? Many of…
WATCH! Don "The Snake" Prudhomme win his final Top Fuel race at the 1994 AAA NHRA FallNationals—Rare Photos and Broadcast
Don Prudhomme earned his final Top Fuel win in Dallas in 1994. Watch the whole race, see The Snake's final verses Cory McClenathan, and check out these historic photos from the 1994 AAA NHRA FallNationals.
Torrence Racing, Don Garlits, and the story behind one of the coolest tribute cars ever
When NHRA was forced to suspend the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in March, it postponed until this weekend Torrence Racing’s Don Garlits tribute Top Fueler. In this repost from March, here's the story behind the car's design and execution.
There’s a long list of reasons that we were all disappointed when NHRA was forced to suspend the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series portion of the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in March, but one of them had to be not getting to see Torrence Racing’s…
90 Seconds with J.R. Todd
NHRA Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd goes one on one to answer burning questions concerning his favorite moments from his career and favorite (and least favorite) opponents.
Join Top Fuel racers Steve Torrence and Austin Prock for a Facebook Live BBQ
Steve Torrence and Austin Prock hosted a Facebook Live BBQ on Thursday where fans could see what the two are cooking up.
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Color our world! Downloadable racing images for your kids to color
Kids, like adults, are probably going a little stir crazy during the “Stay At Home” days, but we’ve got you covered with five great colorable drawings to share with your family and friends. Download, color, and share. We'll print the best submissions!
Kids, like adults, are probably going a little stir crazy during the “Stay At Home” days, but we’ve got you covered with five great colorable drawings to share with your family and friends.
Just click on the image (or link below); you can either…
Jonnie Lindberg remains busy building chassis in home shop
Jonnie Lindberg hasn't lost any time during the pause in the racing schedule. The former Top Alcohol Funny Car champion driver is hard at work in his home shop building chassis in Indiana.
Swedish racer Jonnie Lindberg has more than driving talent on his resume. The former Top Alcohol Funny Car champion remains hard at work in his home shop in Indiana building chassis while the racing season is on hold. Lindberg gives a look…