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It was a wild and windy day at Route 66 Raceway but National Dragster's intrepid photographers braved the elements to bring you all the action from the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
Scag Racing unveiled the Scag Power Equipment Pro Modified hot rod to be driven by six-time UFC Champion Randy Couture in a reveal at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
Scag Racing unveiled the Scag Power Equipment Pro Modified hot rod to be driven by six-time UFC Champion Randy Couture in a reveal at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
Couture, a…
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of Pro qualifying at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
16 May 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
This weekend mark’s NHRA’s 25th visit to historic Route 66 Raceway located South of Chicago in Joliet, Ill. The track, and the Chicago area in general have a rich drag racing history including the home base of Hall of Famers such as Chris “the Greek…
The week before the start of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, most racers took some time off to relax and prepare for a busy schedule that includes upcoming events in Chicago, Epping, Bristol, and Richmond…
Madison Payne and Jim Whiteley scored Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division completed a doubleheader event at Texas Motorplex
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Texas Motorplex:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Madison Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.200, 278.74 def. Jon Bradford…
After a solid showing two weeks ago in Charlotte, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Richard Gadson hopes to carry that momentum into this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
After a solid showing two weeks ago in Charlotte, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Richard Gadson hopes to carry that momentum into this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
Not only did…
After a pair of four-wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to a conventional two-wide format with this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak.
After a pair of four-wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to a conventional two-wide format with this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. The event…
First in points just two races ago, Funny Car standout Jack Beckman is more than ready to get back to that form at this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
First in points just two races ago, Funny Car standout Jack Beckman is more than ready to get back to that form at this weekend’s 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
The former…
The Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series will return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series this weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
The Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series will return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series this weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
Reigning champion Larry "Spiderman…
After impressive showings at the first three races of the 2025 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, the standout duo of J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos has no plans of slowing down as the category heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend.
After impressive showings at the first three races of the 2025 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, the standout duo of J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos has no plans of slowing down as the category heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend…
The May issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas and Charlotte and a slew of related features, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
The NHRA North Central Division and Oakley Motorsports are proud to announce updates to the 2025 Oakley Motorsports Super Quick Series, including a revised schedule and exciting new program features that promise to elevate the competition and reward racers like never before.
The NHRA North Central Division and Oakley Motorsports are proud to announce updates to the 2025 Oakley Motorsports Super Quick Series, including a revised schedule and exciting new program features that promise to elevate the competition and reward…
Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown racers Lee Hartman, Doug Hamp, Jason Dietsch, and Lenny Lottig will be racing for two trophies at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, which will also feature the conclusion of the rain-delayed Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, where those four drivers have reached the semifinals.
Fans of factory stock hot rods will be treated to a unique two-for-one event at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, with this weekend’s NHRA national event featuring the usual three exciting days of Flexjet…
After a pair of wild four-wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series reverts back to a more traditional two-wide format for this week’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
After a pair of wild four-wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series reverts back to a more traditional two-wide format for this week’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at…
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is excited to announce a significant expansion of its 2025 Contingency Program, introducing new racing categories and welcoming esteemed industry partners. This initiative underscores NHRA’s commitment to…
Last year’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway didn’t go as planned for two-time world champion Brittany Force, who failed to qualify for the first time in 187 races, but she's ready for redemption this year.
In the midst of a strong late-season run a year ago and then a record-breaking run in Charlotte less than a month ago, one race that has been on Brittany Force’s mind is this weekend's 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join Brian Lohnes to talk all things about the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join Brian Lohnes to talk all things about the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. The guys go over…
Before there was NHRA, before Hot Rod magazine, even before the SCTA — there was Wally Parks.
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum invites you to a very special…
Brittany Force shares the details of her history-making 341.59-mph run in her John Force Racing/HendrickCars.com Top Fuel dragster in Charlotte with a deep dive into the run, the prep, and what comes next.
Brittany Force shares the details of her history-making 341.59-mph run in her John Force Racing/HendrickCars.com Top Fuel dragster in Charlotte. Force joins Joe Castello for a deep dive into the run, the prep, and what comes next following this…
Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's Gerber Collision 7 glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
OK, Ron Capps superfan. You think you know his origin story, right? From driving Roger Primm’s Top Fueler to superstardom driving Funny Cars for Don Prudhomme and Don Schumacher, right? Wrong. There were a lot of twists and turns before any of that could happen.
OK, Ron Capps superfan. You think you know his origin story, right? From driving Roger Primm’s Top Fueler to superstardom driving Funny Cars for Don Prudhomme and Don Schumacher, right?
Wrong.
Did you know that he almost chose to drive Eddie…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Dallas are Strange, Summit, Laris…
Five races into the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, the teams of Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil competition.
Five races into the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, the teams of Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil…
by David Hakim
It was a moment 15 years in the making. At the 2025 NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, John Winslow piloted his '11 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak — powered by a Dodge Viper-derived 512-cubic-inch V10 engine — to a landmark Super Stock…
Heading into the 25th Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, Chicagoan Chris King, Funny Car team owner and driver, will be looking to use this event as a springboard to a strong season in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Heading into the 25th Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, Chicagoan Chris King, Funny Car team owner and driver, will be looking to use this event as a springboard to a strong season in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods…
Today, we honor the incredible mothers who stand behind the horsepower, and those who strap in and drive it themselves. To the moms in the stands, in the pits, and behind the wheel: Thank you.
Today, we honor the incredible mothers who stand behind the horsepower, and those who strap in and drive it themselves. To the moms in the stands, in the pits, and behind the wheel: Thank you for your strength, your sacrifice, and your unwavering…
If you had to guess how many different Top Fuel drivers have competed in an NHRA national event, what would your guess be? From Johnny Abbott to T.J. Zizzo, we have the list, thanks to research by NHRA historian Bob Frey.
09 May 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Two weeks ago, we celebrated the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA national event history at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, and that’s an awful lot of burned nitro since the 1963 NHRA Winternationals formally introduced the class to NHRA competition.
If…
Clint Riley, the 2019 Atlanta winner, claimed his second title in Right Trailers Top Dragster following a tough battle against Chad Taylor in the final round. Riley ran a 7.282 against his 7.28 dial while Taylor broke out by .017-second.
For the third-straight season, Colby Fuller found the winner’s circle at an NHRA national event. After winning last year’s Charlotte event in Super Comp, Fuller earned the Super Street title with a 10.911 to 10.891 victory against Doug Ramsey.…
A foul start by Chris Lewis in the Super Gas final sent Rusty Cook to his third national event victory. Cook finished the job with a 9.872 in his Ohio Crankshaft Corvette.
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