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Defending Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock world champion Mark Pawuk is laser-focused on another personal milestone: winning an NHRA national event at his home track, Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Since returning to NHRA competition in 2018, former Pro Stock racer turned Factory Stock competitor Mark Pawuk has been vocal about his goals for the second chapter of his drag racing career. “The Cowboy,” as he’s known to fans, has had his sights…
In order to win his first national event in Right Trailers Top Dragster, Tommy Muller has to get past two-time world champion Anthony Bertozzi and he did so with a .012 light and a 7.053 on his 7.05 dial.
Appearing in his second career Super Gas final, J.J. Brock secured his first win with a solid run that included a .014 light and a 9.913 after opponent Ricky Hall broke out by .028-second.
Corey Manuel collected his second national event title in Super Comp following a narrow red-light start by Lauren Freer. Manuel’s worst light of eliminations was a .019.
After multiple final-round appearances and an eighth-place finish in last season’s points battle, Steve Foley finally closed the deal in Stock with a win over Greg Rowe, who fouled.
Lenny Lottig won his sixth NHRA Wally and second this season after besting Jesse Alexandra in the all-Camaro final round of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals. Lottig left first and won a 7.037 to 7.038 contest.
It was a wild weekend of racing at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, yet somehow we've managed to compile the two rowdy days into one excellent highlights video.
Joe Santangelo bagged his 23rd career national event win and his second in Richmond when he stopped Bryan Worner in the Super Stock final. Santangelo won on a double-breakout, thanks in large part to a .007 light.
There was a first-time winner in Comp as Jay Schonberger drove his ex-Warren Johnson Oldsmobile to a final round win against Mark Moreland. Schonberger highlighted the win with a .006 reaction time in the final.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Chris King, and Lohnes recaps the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals and talks to Chicago Funny Car driver/firefighter Chris King.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Chris King, the Chicago firefighter who has battled his way into the NHRA Funny Car ranks and will attempt to qualify with 20 other…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Yellowstone Dragstrip for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Norwalk are Strange, Summit, Laris Motosports…
Before NHRA racers could ever be dedicated to speed, we first had to be dedicated to safety.
It stands to reason that the faster you want to go, the safer you have to be, and when you push the limits, your investment in safety necessarily must…
The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals was a steamy affair, in more ways than just the 90-degree-plus weather. Here’s the five items we found the hottest over the weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park.
The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals was a steamy affair, in more ways than just the 90-degree-plus weather. Here’s the five items we found the hottest over the weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Brayden Davis is for real…
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, six drivers claimed Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at Virginia Motorsports Park, including first-time Comp winner Jay Schonberger.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, six drivers claimed Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at Virginia Motorsports Park.
There was a first-time winner in …
World champion Larry "Spiderman" McBride ran his unbeaten string to five events -- the last three of last season and the first two of 2025 -- by defeating Bob Malloy in the final round of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals,…
Funny Car points leader and reigning world champion Austin Prock won for the second straight year at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, the ninth of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Gaige Herrera and Justin Ashley also collected wins,
Funny Car points leader and reigning world champion Austin Prock won for the second straight year at Virginia Motorsports Park on Sunday, defeating John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman in the final round of the fifth annual American Rebel Light…
J.R. Gray extended his incredible run in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Dmitry Samorukov in the final round to claim his third win in the past four races as part of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
J.R. Gray extended his incredible run in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Dmitry Samorukov in the final round to claim his third win in the past four races as part of this weekend’s…
The National Dragster photographers were in action on Sunday of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track at Virginia Motorsports Park.
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Top Fuel Round 1
It’s not often that the majority of the Top Fuel pits is rooting for the No. 1 qualifier, but they were counting on Brittany Force to put the brakes on points leader Tony Stewart…
After a steamy and frantic day of American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals qualifying on Saturday, drivers will race into battle Sunday in the region made famous for Civil War battles, but the racing on the Virginia Motorsports Park track may be less than civil.
After a steamy and frantic day of American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals qualifying on Saturday, drivers will race into battle Sunday in the region made famous for Civil War battles, but the racing on the Virginia Motorsports Park track may be…
Steve Torrence, Daniel Wilkerson, and Brayden Davis won Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles Saturday at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, where Brittany Force, Jack Beckman, and Davis were the No. 1 qualifiers
Less than two weeks after winning in Bristol, Top Fuel standout Steve Torrence continued to roll on Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Shawn Langdon in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge as part of the fifth…
Rob Flynn has confirmed in Richmond that he will be the crew chief for eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher’s return later this year in a second Rick Ware Racing car.
Although the official announcement is still to come, one of the sport’s worst-kept secrets was verified when Rob Flynn confirmed in Richmond that he will be the crew chief for eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher’s return later this year in a…
The National Dragster photographers were in action on Saturday of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Dystany Spurlock will make her Pro debut at this weekend's American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals aboard an Arana Racing entry. Spurlock is an experienced rider in other two-wheeled classes and considers Virginia Motorsports Park her home track.
A trip into the sand trap two weeks ago in Bristol gave second-year Funny Car driver Buddy Hull an unscheduled chance to check another item off of the “I’m a real Funny Car driver now” list, and he thinks he's all the better for it.
A trip into the sand trap two weeks ago in Bristol gave second-year Funny Car driver Buddy Hull an unscheduled chance to check another item off of the “I’m a real Funny Car driver now” list after his two braking parachutes failed to deploy after his…
And away we go on what will be an extra busy Saturday with three Pro qualifying sessions that will also include the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in the second and third sessions.
We’ll be kicking off with Top Fuel and Funny Car, and then…
It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing — an event win — is something he’d love to take care of at this weekend’s American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing — an event win — is something he’d love to take care of in his third career NHRA…
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season heads for the halfway point, all attention will be focused on this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season heads for the halfway point, all attention will be focused on this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park
For the second…
Ron Capps will represent NHRA when he joins the Thursday Night Thunder Heroes field to compete in a celebrity all-star race featuring many of the biggest names in American motorsports.
Ron Capps, driver of the NAPA Toyota GR Supra Funny Car, will represent the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series on Thursday, June 26, when he joins the Thursday Night Thunder Heroes field to compete in a celebrity all-star race featuring many of…
Summit Motorsports Park hosted an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division doubleheader that included the 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser:
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Rodger Brogdon,…
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