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426 Hemi: Drag racing’s ultimate engine architecture?
In 1964, Chrysler engineers created an engine that would forever change the landscape of drag racing—and go on to become NHRA's nitro-burning Top Fuel engine.
You can always tell a Hemi when you hear one roar.
Whether it's in Stock, Super Stock, Pro Stock, Funny Car, or Top Fuel—the Hemi engine has been a feared foundation of horsepower. After six decades of racing at the U.S. Nationals, these…
Milestone-event winners eye special 1,000th Top Fuel win trophy up for grabs
Doug Kalitta, Antron Brown, and Brittany Force — respective winners of the 500th, 800th, and 900th Top Fuel races in NHRA history — have their eyes set on collecting the special trophy being offered to the winner of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the 1,000th race in class history.
World champions Doug Kalitta, Antron Brown, and Brittany Force — respective winners of the 500th, 800th, and 900th Top Fuel races in NHRA history — have their eyes set on collecting the special trophy being offered to the winner of the American…
Kalitta, Prock, Hartford, Gadson take Mission wins; Kalitta also grabs No. 1 spot
Top Fuel low qualifier Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Matt Hartford, and Richard Gadson won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge titles at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Paul Lee, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera also were low qualifiers.
Doug Kalitta helped ensure Kalitta Motorsports stayed perfect in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in the Top Fuel ranks, winning the bonus race on Saturday at zMAX Dragway and also securing the No. 1 qualifier spot at the 15th annual American…
Force blasts to 341 mph; Kalitta, Lee, Glenn, and Herrera take No. 1 spots
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta set the track E.T. record at zMAX Dragway on Friday, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier, while Brittany Force made the fastest run in Top Fuel history at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta set the track E.T. record at zMAX Dragway on Friday, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier, while Brittany Force made the fastest run in Top Fuel history at the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
Paul…
The road to 340 mph
While speed gains in Top Fuel’s early days were quick and often, and barriers fell like 10 pins, it’s been a long road to Brittany Force’s barrier-breaking 341.59-mph pass in Friday qualifying at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
While speed gains in Top Fuel’s early days were quick and often, and barriers fell like 10 pins, it’s been a long road to Brittany Force’s barrier-breaking 341.59-mph pass in Friday qualifying at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.…
American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Saturday preview
Following a memorable event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series moves eastward to zMax Dragway for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the second of three four-wide events this season.
Following a memorable event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series moves eastward to zMax Dragway for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the second of three four-wide events this season.…
American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Saturday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Saturday, capturing all of the action on and off the track at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Saturday News & Notes
The latest news, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of qualifying at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Top Fuel Q3/Mission Challenge Round 1
Antron Brown and Josh Hart advanced to the final of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, finishing ahead of Shawn Reed and Clay Millican while Doug Kalitta and Steve…
NHRA Contingency Program expands into Mountain Motor Pro Stock for 2025
More displacement. More racing. More Contingency payouts. The NHRA’s 2025 Contingency Program levels up with new partners, fresh opportunities, and a debut in Mountain Motor Pro Stock.
The NHRA is thrilled to announce a ground-up refresh of its Contingency Program for 2025—featuring brand-new support for one of drag racing’s most electrifying categories: Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock series, launching…
Fastest SS/AH cars in the country to compete at 25th Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge
The Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge will once again be a part of the legendary 2025 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals as the fastest SS/AH machines in the country will descend on historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
The Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge will once again be a part of the legendary 2025 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals as the fastest SS/AH machines in the country will descend on historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
The…
NHRA Contingency Program expands into Mountain Motor Pro Stock for 2025
More displacement. More racing. More Contingency payouts. The NHRA’s 2025 Contingency Program levels up with new partners, fresh opportunities, and a debut in Mountain Motor Pro Stock.
The NHRA is thrilled to announce a ground-up refresh of its Contingency Program for 2025—featuring brand-new support for one of drag racing’s most electrifying categories: Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock series, launching…
Tricky Tipster, America Rebel Light 4-Wide Nationals
After an extended stay in the Western U.S., the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is back in the Eastern time zone for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at luxurious zMax Dragway. Here are the PlayNHRA opening odds for this weekend's event.
After an extended stay in the Western U.S., the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is back in the Eastern time zone for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at luxurious zMax Dragway.
The second of three four-wide events this season…
JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock series opens 2025 season at zMAX Dragway
The Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock series launches its 2025 season this weekend at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
The Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage (JHG) NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock series launches its 2025 season this weekend at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. The event just outside of Charlotte is the first of eight on the…
Congruity NHRA Pro Mods go four-wide racing at event powered by Culp Lumber
The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has been dominated by one driver through the first two events in 2025, but the unpredictable four-wide setting at this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals may change all of that.
The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has been dominated by one driver through the first two events in 2025, but plenty of standouts will be looking to change that during the wild and unpredictable four-wide setting as part of this…
Racetech launches Contingency program for its seats at American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
New partnership with Racetech USA reinforces NHRA’s commitment to safety with FIA-approved containment seats designed to protect drag racing’s fastest competitors.
In the spirit of our founding principles, the National Hot Rod Association is proud to announce a new safety-focused contingency partnership with Racetech seats, launching this weekend, April 25–27, at the…
See the trophy "Big Daddy" Don Garlits will present to the 1,000th NHRA Top Fuel winner
62 years after winning NHRA’s first Top Fuel final, Garlits returns to the winner's circle with a recreated piece of drag racing history
When “Big Daddy” Don Garlits steps onto the starting line at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte this weekend, he won’t just be honoring NHRA history—he’ll be bringing a lost piece of it back to life. Garlits is set to present the 1,000th Top Fuel trophy, and…
Matt Smith looks for more home-state success at Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals
The Pro Stock Motorcycle class is back this weekend at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, and former champion Matt Smith is looking to nab his fourth career win at his home track.
The Pro Stock Motorcycle class is back this weekend at the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, and former champion Matt Smith is looking to nab his fourth career win at his home track in the NHRA Mission Foods…
SRI Performance, Daido Metal will be featured on Paul Lee Funny Car in Charlotte
SRI Performance and Daido Metal will take over as primary sponsors of the points-leading McLeod Racing Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at ZMAX Dragway.
SRI Performance and Daido Metal will take over as primary sponsors of the points-leading McLeod Racing Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at ZMAX Dragway in Charlotte.
SRI is the exclusive…
Top 5 winningest Top Fuel drivers in Charlotte racing history
As we prepare to celebrate Top Fuel's 1,000th event at this weekend's American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, here's a look at zMAX Dragway's five winningest Top Fuel drivers.
Talking all things four-wide at zMax Dragway with The Insiders
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk about all things Las Vegas and Charlotte four-wide event.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk about all things Las Vegas and Charlotte four-wide event: the teams that made an impression in Vegas, the impact…
American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Friday preview
Following a memorable event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series moves eastward to zMax Dragway for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the second of three four-wide events this seaso
Following a memorable event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series moves eastward to zMax Dragway for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the second of three four-wide events this season.…
Buffalo Turbine signs long-term extension as Official Track Blower of NHRA
Buffalo Turbine will continue as the Official Track Blower of NHRA as part of a long-term extension. The high-quality equipment plays a critical role in track preparation and safety, helping remove track debris and moisture with the company’s legendary turbine force air power.
Buffalo Turbine will continue as the Official Track Blower of NHRA as part of a long-term extension.
The partnership between NHRA and Buffalo Turbine dates back to 2010, as the two companies continue to work closely together. As part of the long-…
Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage to back Evaristo's Pro Stock Motorcycle team
Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage has joined forces with NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jianna Evaristo, and its logo will be riding with a new logo on her powerful Buell for the remainder of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage (JHG) has joined forces with NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jianna Evaristo, and its logo will be riding with a new logo on her powerful Buell for the remainder of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing season.…
Capps first to feature centennial scheme celebrating NAPA’s 100th anniversary
As his major sponsor NAPA celebrates its upcoming 100th anniversary, Ron Capps will be the first among NAPA’s roster of drivers to reveal a celebratory paint scheme on his Toyota Funny Car during Friday qualifying at this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
The Ron Capps Motorsports team will roll into this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway near Charlotte with a brand-new look as NAPA celebrates its upcoming 100th anniversary.
Founded in 1925, NAPA was at the…
Todd Paton will be returning to the Top Fuel cockpit this weekend in Charlotte
Todd Paton, co-founder and CEO of Performance Data Systems, will return to the driver’s seat of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster at this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.
Todd Paton, co-founder and CEO of Performance Data Systems, will return to the driver’s seat of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster at this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.
For the last decade or so, the Paton…
Matt Hagan looking for repeat victory at 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte
Racing less than three hours from his home in Christiansburg, Va., four-time Funny Car champion Matt Hagan heads to zMAX Dragway with hopes of earning another win during this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
Racing less than three hours from his home in Christiansburg, Va., four-time Funny Car champion Matt Hagan heads to zMAX Dragway with hopes of earning another win at "the Bellagio of dragstrips" during this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide…
Three-time Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ Doug Gordon will race again in 2026
With daughter Maddi's pending move to Top Fuel car in 2026 with Ron Capps Motorsports, her father, three-time world champion Doug Gordon, will return to the wheel of the family’s Beta Motorcycles/Morro Bay Cabinets Camaro Top Alcohol Funny Car in 2026.
Following the news of Maddi Gordon’s opportunity to drive a Top Fuel car for Ron Capps Motorsports in 2026, her father, three-time world champion Doug Gordon, will return to the wheel of the family’s Beta Motorcycles/Morro Bay Cabinets Camaro Top…
Second Lucas Oil Series event added at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park will host a second Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at the historic track, Aug. 8-10, 2025.
NHRA’s North Central Division and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park have announced the addition of a second NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at the historic track, Aug. 8-10, 2025.
The event, scheduled less than a month before the 71st…
Latest Top Fuel winner Tony Stewart has chance for more history in Charlotte
Tony Stewart, the 112th and latest first-time winner in the NHRA’s Top Fuel ranks, has a chance to make more history with a victory at the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history at this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
The 112th and latest first-time winner in the NHRA’s Top Fuel ranks now has a chance to make more history with a victory at the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history at this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at state-of-the-art…
Summit Racing Equipment extends title sponsorship of NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League
NHRA and Summit Racing Equipment teamed up to announce a long-term extension of the title rights sponsorship for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17.
NHRA and Summit Racing Equipment teamed up to announce a long-term extension of the title rights sponsorship for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17.
As a longtime partner of the NHRA, Summit…