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Phil Unruh collected career win No. 8 in Super Gas with a near-perfect .008-launched 9.90 that forced Nathan Prose into a 9.891 breakout. The victory also prevented Prose from joining his sister, Super Comp winner Allison, in victory.
Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., the current points leader in Super Stock, is also a title contender in Stock after his third win of the season. Hidalgo drove his E/SA GTO past Dennis Lund in a double-breakout final with a 10.901 on his 10.91 dial.
To celebrate its 40th season of racing excellence and the fifth year of the Stampede of Speed, the 10 days of concerts, racing, and special events, Texas Motorplex is offering fans a wide variety of free events or events with discounted tickets.
To celebrate its 40th season of racing excellence and the fifth year of the Stampede of Speed, the 10 days of concerts, racing, and special events, Texas Motorplex is offering fans a wide variety of free events or events with discounted tickets as…
Every year for the last 40 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
02 Oct 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Every year for the last 40 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at…
After nearly sweeping both ends of the recent doubleheader weekend in Bakersfield, Division 7 Super Comp racer Chad Webber has been named NHRA National Dragster's Sportsman Racer of the Month.
02 Oct 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
In a spot where timing is everything, Chad Webber’s timing was spot on in September. Needing to make a big move in order to have a shot at the Super Comp title, Webber delivered a dominant performance at the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing…
Top Alcohol winners Julie Nataas and Sean Bellemeur led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action with a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERJulie Nataas, Indianapolis, Ind., 5.393, 268.87 def. Joey…
Pro Stock set to compete at all 20 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events; Pro Stock Motorcycle to race at 14 events, as well as GETTRX All-Star Callout in Sonoma
NHRA officials have announced the 2026 schedule for the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, including the dates for the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout in both categories.As part of the NHRA’s 75th…
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
NHRA officials announced Hunter Green, Spencer Hyde, Stephen Bell, Cody Coughlin, Matt Latino, and Brayden Davis as the six NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors currently in contention for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
NHRA officials announced the six NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors currently in contention for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.The competitors eligible for this year’s award include Funny Car drivers Hunter Green and Spencer…
The NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals marked the midpoint of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs and was packed with upsets and surprises. Enjoy our video look back at the race.
On this post-St. Louis episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes chats with two big headline makers from the weekend: Ida Zetterström and Mike Knudsen.
On this post-St. Louis episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes chats with two big headline makers from the weekend.First, he is joined by Ida Zetterström, fresh off her first Top Fuel final round and her…
When Jr. Drag Racer Savannah Smith was a late addition to the Jr. Dragster Shootout at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, her father, Mark, leapt into action to make sure she could compete in the prestigious event, making them the winners of the Holley Never Rest award from the event.
When Jr. Drag Racer Savannah Smith was a late addition to the Jr. Dragster Shootout at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, her father, Mark, leapt into action to make sure she could compete in the prestigious event.Mark, who races in Super…
NHRA stars will mingle with fans at the annual Texas Fall Nationals Prestage FanFest on Thursday, Oct. 9. The FanFest is a free, family-friendly event that will feature a driver autograph session.
For 40 years, the biggest names in NHRA Drag Racing have descended on Texas Motorplex, making historic runs and wowing fans in the grandstands. Once again, these stars will be out of their Top Fuel dragsters, Funny Cars, door-slamming Pro Stockers,…
Goody bags for fans attending the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival will include a collectible Ron Capps bobblehead.
Fans attending the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival are in for a brand-new treat this year. Organizers have just announced that the official event goody bag will now include a…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Madison, Ill., are Strange, Speedmaster,…
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway, including Super Stock winner Kevin Helms.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway.Matt Alvey scored his first national event win in …
After three runner-up finishes over the past two seasons, Chris Holbrook now has a win in Holley EFI Factory X after a strong 6.946 against Jesse Alexandra’s slowing 7.199 in the final. A former Pro Stock racer, Holbrook also has a Factory Stock win…
Three full races into the six-race playoffs, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship is scalding hot, and the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals came with a scorching dose of "What just happened?!" Twists and turns were bold and abundant. Here are five things we know for sure.
Three full races into the six-race playoffs, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship is scalding hot, and the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals came with a scorching dose of "What just happened?!" Twists and turns were bold and abundant. Here…
John DeFlorian won his fourth event of the season in the Johnson's Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock class and clinched a series title at his home event in St. Louis.
At his home event, the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, John DeFlorian secured the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain NHRA Motor Pro Stock world championship, earned the No. 1 qualifying position, and…
The final race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series came down to a battle between two Chevrolet Camaros and two drivers looking to end their season on a high note. Ricky Hord, the No. 9 qualifier, took the win over No. 6 qualifier Scott Libersher at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
The final race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series came down to a battle between two Chevrolet Camaros and two drivers looking to end their season on a high note. Ricky Hord, the No. 9 qualifier, took the win over No. 6 qualifier Scott…
Derek Menholt picked up his first career victory on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating former world champion Mike Castellana in the final round of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Two races after advancing to his first career final round in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Derek Menholt picked up his first career victory on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating former world champion Mike Castellana…
The NHRA National Dragster photographers captured all sorts of great shots highlighting the highs and lows of an incredible event. Here's the Sunday photo gallery from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Funny Car’s Matt Hagan defeated Jack Beckman in the final round on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won race three of six in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
Four-time Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan defeated Jack Beckman in the final round on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, picking up the victory for Tony Stewart Racing and staying alive in the championship mix in front of a huge crowd at the…
After much success in bracket racing, Dan Lafferty achieved a longtime goal of an NHRA national event win when he beat Curt Fredrich in the final of Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Lafferty posted a 6.845 on his 6.83 dial while Fredrich broke out by…
A year after her breakthrough first career win at this event, Alison Prose defended her Super Comp race title and added a second Wally to her collection with a double-breakout final-round decision against Doug Miller, 8.891 to 8.887.
For the second time this season, Kevin Helms drove Doug Duell’s Barracuda to a win in Super Stock. Helms got a free pass to his landmark 30th national event win after Brett Speer fouled by five thousandths.
Matt Alvey scored his first national event win in Comp, wheeling his H/AA Cobalt to a (-.51) 8.61 to fend off Scott Chamness’ 200-mph B/Dragster by just .003-second at the stripe.
News, notes, and quotes from final eliminations at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Updated throughout the day.Top Fuel round oneThe first pair out ignites the energy and Kyle Wurtzel goes 3.789 to beat Josh Hart's better…
The day has come, here at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s time to award the event trophies at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here’s a look at each Pro class ahead of the action.
The day has come, here at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s time to award the event trophies at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here’s a look at each Pro class ahead of the action. Top FuelIn a season that has not proven…
Mark Pawuk dominated the middle portion of the season then held off a furious charge from a pair of Mustang Cobra Jets driven by Jason and Taylor Dietsch to win his second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series world championship at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Mark Pawuk dominated the middle portion of the season then held off a furious charge from a pair of Mustang Cobra Jets driven by Jason and Taylor Dietsch to win his second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series world championship at World…
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