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TOP FUEL ROUND ONE
One pair. One upset as Josh Hart drove to a competitive 3.746 in his R+L Carriers dragster to beat Tony Stewart, who smoked the tires almost immediately. The win was a huge relief for Hart and his crew, who…
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series concludes the two-race Western Swing with a stop at Sonoma Raceway for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
27 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series concludes the two-race Western Swing with a stop at Sonoma Raceway for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
The event is No. 12 of 20 races this year in the NHRA Mission Foods Pro…
A day after making the fastest run in NHRA history, Top Fuel star Brittany Force won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the first time in 2025, defeating Justin Ashley in the final round of the bonus race on Saturday Sonoma Raceway as part of…
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith won the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout for a second straight year on Saturday as part of this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith continued to enjoy success at Sonoma Raceway in specialty races, winning the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout for a second straight year on Saturday as part of this weekend’s Denso…
Saturday was another fantastic day in Sonoma and we've got all the photos you could ever ask for, courtesy of our award-winning National Dragster photographers
About last night...
With her landmark 343.16 mph speed, Brittany Force has set the speed record three times this year and it’s now five mph faster than it was at the start of 2025. Perhaps more impressively, Force now has…
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series concludes the two-race Western Swing with a stop at Sonoma Raceway for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge. Here is all the info you need to follow along in our Saturday preview.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series concludes the two-race Western Swing with a stop at Sonoma Raceway for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge. Here's all the info you need to follow along in our Saturday preview.
The…
In front of a packed house, Brittany Force made history with a 343.16 mph run to lead Top Fuel, while Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson are also the day one leaders at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
Brittany Force made the fastest run in NHRA history on Friday in front of a huge crowd at Sonoma Raceway, setting the speed world record and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 37th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.…
It was a wild day (and night) at Sonoma Raceway during the opening day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge and our National Dragster photographers were on hand to capture all the drama and excitement.
It’s another beautiful day in Sonoma wine country and a perfect day for the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing series to host it’s 12th event of the season, the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge. NHRA Lucas Oil Series sportsman racers…
The pairings for Saturday’s GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-star NHRA Callout have been announced following a spirited callout where the top qualifiers for the specialty event were able to choose their round one opponent.
The pairings for Saturday’s GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-star NHRA Callout have been announced following a spirited callout where the top qualifiers for the specialty event were able to choose their round one opponent.
As the low…
After a strong showing in Seattle, Alexis DeJoria is has a positive outlook ahead of this weekend’s 37th annual Denso Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge at scenic Sonoma Raceway.
After a strong showing in Seattle, Alexis DeJoria is has a positive outlook ahead of this weekend’s 37th annual Denso Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge at scenic Sonoma Raceway.
DeJoria, in her Bandero Café Toyota, advanced to the Funny Car…
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season completes the mini Western Swing this weekend in Sonoma, where Justin Ashley and Shawn Langdon share the favorites role in Top Fuel, while Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera are also favored.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season completes the mini Western Swing this weekend at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge. In NHRA’s annual venture to California Wine Country, Justin Ashley and Shawn Langdon share the…
Top Fuel's Justin Ashley remains on track to peak at perhaps the perfect time during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, still bringing plenty of momentum into this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
Despite a second-round loss last weekend in Seattle, Justin Ashley remains on track to peak at perhaps the perfect time during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, still bringing plenty of momentum into this weekend’s Denso NHRA…
Moe Trajillo now has a pair of national event Wallys after scoring the win in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Trujillo used a perfect .000 light to help in his win against Gene Heaton.
David Cook, who made a serious run at the 2024 championship in Right Trailers Top Sportsman, is close to the top again after winning his second race of the season. Cook topped Joe Mellof in a close final with a 6.726 on his 6.70 dial. …
A breakout decided the Super Gas final in favor of Chris Cannon, who cut a devastating .002 reaction time and turned on the win light in his ’63 Corvette with a 9.910 after opponent Mike Blodgett went too quick with a 9.885.
Doug Johnson took the win in Super Comp, beating Washington-state racer Emmett McKillop in the final round after McKillop broke out with an 8.898 to Johnson’s safe 8.911.
Cal Method, who went to his first NHRA final in 1969 and won his first Wally in 1983, became NHRA’s oldest national event winner at 81 when he defeated reigning world champion Joe Sorensen in the Stock final. Method prevailed by .001-second with an…
Justin Lamb continued to build on his reputation as one of NHRA’s all-time greats with national event win No. 33. Lamb topped Troy Olsonawski in the Super Stock final by just .008-second.
Red-hot Jeff Lane continued his rampage through the Northwest in Comp, winning for the 12th time in his career and the seventh at Pacific Raceways, reaching the winner’s circle after his son, world champ Cody Lane, fouled against him in the final…
A year after making history as the 100th woman to win an NHRA national event, Maddi Gordon was back in the winner’s circle in Top Alcohol Funny Car after defeating Bret Williamson in the final.
Joey Severance won a rare all-supercharged Top Alcohol Dragster final over Shawn Cowie in a battle of past and present world champs. Severance left first and sped to an impressive 5.15 to 5.29 victory.
As a result of competition at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, seven drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
As a result of competition at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, seven drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
Just the three races — this…
At the age of 81, Cal Method reset the record as NHRA’s oldest national event winner with a Stock victory at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle.
23 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The first time that Cal Method appeared in an NHRA national event final round, Richard Nixon had just been inaugurated as the 37th president of the United States, the Beatles had just released Yellow Submarine, and it would be six months…
Jeff Diehl Racing and SpeedTech Motorsports will debut an all-new livery and refreshed branding for the upcoming Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and the remainder of the 2025 season.
Jeff Diehl Racing and SpeedTech Motorsports will debut an all-new livery and refreshed branding for the upcoming Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and the remainder of the 2025 season.
This new visual identity marks a bold step forward in the…
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Muckleshoot Casino NHRA Northwest Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Eight of the top riders in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category get the spotlight — and a massive double-up opportunity — this weekend as the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout takes place as part of the Denso Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
Eight of the top riders in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category get the spotlight — and a massive double-up opportunity — this weekend at Sonoma Raceway, as the GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout takes place as part of the massive 37th…
Following a Cinderella run at last year’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals during which he made his first semifinal appearance, Top Fuel pilot Ron August Jr. will make his 2025 season debut at his home track of Sonoma Raceway with backing from Fire Protection Management Inc.
Following a Cinderella run at last year’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals during which Top Fuel dragster pilot Ron August Jr. made his first semifinal appearance in dramatic fashion, the privateer racer is set to make his 2025 season debut at his home…
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