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Funny Car's Big Year of Speed: Was it 2017 vs. 2024? Here's what we think
In July 2017, Robert Hight ran 339.87 in his Funny Car, and there were several other 339- and 338-mph speeds, but it took more than seven years for the class to top 340 mph. Why? And which of those two seasons knocked our socks off speed-wise?
On a cool July summer night in Sonoma, Calif., in 2017, Robert Hight almost broke one of the sport’s last remaining speed barriers. His stunning run of 339.87 mph put the sport on the precipice of the 340-mph barrier.
That run has stood in…
Johnny Pluchino wins inaugural JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock championship
Though the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock class was contested at just a handful of races in its inaugural NHRA season, and young Johnny Pluchino emerged as the first NHRA world champion in the brazenly bold category.
Though the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock class was contested at just a handful of races in its inaugural NHRA season, the impact was felt across the board as the throaty 800-plus-cid-motored monsters stretched a rousing…
10 unforgettable alcohol racing moments from 2024
NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car racers put on a heck of a show in 2024, with everything from new winners to record fields to perfect points totals. It’s difficult to single out the 10 most memorable moments from each NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season, but we’ve done just that.
NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car racers put on a heck of a show in 2024, with everything from new winners to record fields to perfect points totals. It’s difficult to single out the 10 most memorable moments from each NHRA Lucas…
Evan Jonat named NHRA Senior Vice President of National Events
Evan Jonat has been named NHRA Senior Vice President of National Events. Jonat, who is based out of NHRA’s San Dimas, Calif., office, has been NHRA Vice President of Live Events since 2018, first joining NHRA in 2007 as a field marketing manager.
Evan Jonat has been named NHRA Senior Vice President of National Events. Jonat, who is based out of NHRA’s San Dimas, Calif., office, has been NHRA Vice President of Live Events since 2018, first joining NHRA in 2007 as a field marketing manager. In…
Rounding up the top 5 moments of Mark 'the Cowboy' Pawuk's career
Mark Pawuk has been racing in the NHRA for more than 40 years, first in Super Gas then Pro Stock, and, more recently, in Factory Stock, where he finally won his first world championship. Here's a look back at five great moments from "the Cowboy's" career.
Mark Pawuk claims long-awaited championship in Flexjet Factory Stock
Mark Pawuk made a name for himself in the early days of Super Gas and then went on to have a successful Pro Stock career, but winning the Flexjet Factory Stock title was something he could only have dreamt about.
Entering final eliminations at the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis, there were four drivers racing for the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown world championship, and Mark Pawuk managed to outlast the other three to claim a long-awaited first…
NHRA welcomes Clinton Snead as Director of Engineering
Clinton Snead has been named the new NHRA Director of Engineering, returning to NHRA from Toyota Racing Development, where he served as senior engineer.
Clinton Snead has been named the new NHRA Director of Engineering.
Snead returns to NHRA from Toyota Racing Development, where he served as senior engineer. He worked with Top Fuel and Funny Car teams to improve on-track performance, as…
Top Fuel Motorcycle champ Larry McBride dominated with three wins
Larry McBride has been the face of Top Fuel Motorcycle racing for more than a quarter century, so it seemed very fitting that he would win the inaugural championship of the Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series.
Larry McBride has been the face of Top Fuel Motorcycle racing for more than a quarter century, so it seemed very fitting that he would win the inaugural championship of the Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series.
The 66-year-old Virginia…
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Tickets are now on sale for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, which takes place March 27-30, 2025, as NHRA celebrates 65 years of the historic race next season at the legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Fans can also see the return to four qualifying sessions for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Tickets are now on sale for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, which takes place March 27-30, 2025, as NHRA celebrates 65 years of the historic race next season at the legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
The Lucas Oil NHRA…
Year-ending National Dragster issue recaps 2024 season, profiles champs
The NHRA National Dragster staff wraps up and recaps a thrilling 2024 NHRA season with a monster 244-page December issue packed with reflections and memories of the year.
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The NHRA National Dragster staff wraps up and recaps a thrilling 2024 NHRA season with a monster 244-page December issue…
Power moves and speculation: The 2024 Silly Season clutch locks up
We teased you, we told you, we reminded you, and still some of you refused to believe that the 2024 Silly Season would live up to the hype. As we’re still reasonably early into it, it’s already brought some fireworks to the sport and the eggnog is barely cold.
We teased you, we told you, we reminded you, and still some of you refused to believe that the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Silly Season would live up to the hype. As we’re still reasonably early into it, it’s already brought…
NHRA Museum Twilight Cruise Toy Drive united car enthusiasts for a cause
The NHRA Wally Parks Motorsports Museum teamed up with the California Highway Patrol Baldwin Park Division for the 2024 Twilight Cruise Night and Toy Drive.
This festive collaboration drew more than 100 classic cars, hot rods, and muscle cars to Fairplex Gate 2 at 1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, Calif. The event, which ran from 2 to 7 p.m., celebrated car culture while giving back to the community.…
10 unforgettable Sportsman moments from the 2024 season
Now an annual tradition, we've once again selected 10 unforgettable Sportsman racing moments from the recently completed 2024 NHRA Drag Racing season.
With thousands of racers and hundreds of events to choose from, it’s just about impossible to pick just 10 favorite moments from the recently completed 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, but once again, we’ve managed to sift through an entire…
Tony Stewart Racing Funny Car team announces 2025 crew chief lineup
Tony Stewart Racing has announced that Mike Knudsen has been promoted to crew chief on Matt Hagan’s Funny Car, with Phil Shuler joining the championship-winning team heading into 2025.
Tony Stewart Racing has announced that Mike Knudsen has been promoted to crew chief on Matt Hagan’s Funny Car, with Phil Shuler joining the championship-winning team heading into 2025.
Veteran co-crew chief Knudsen, who is getting promoted to…
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of Pro Stock Motorcycle parity: What the numbers say
Of all the topics that got the drag racing populace fired up in 2024, the performance numbers and weight adjustments in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category were probably the most incendiary. But what does the data say? We've got the answers.
Of all the topics that got the drag racing populace fired up in 2024, the performance numbers and weight adjustments in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category were probably the most incendiary. The racers were pointed in their comments, and it got mildly…
Young champions talk trials, triumph, and the future
Thomas Prock and Gaige Herrera join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster. The two who garnered championship honors in their respective roles and categories bring us inside their evolution in the sport, the work it took to earn their titles, and how 2025 is already shaping up before them.
Thomas Prock and Gaige Herrera join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster. The two who garnered championship honors in their respective roles and categories bring us inside their evolution in the…
Another season, another record-breaking championship year for Gaige Herrera
Gaige Herrera rode his way to another dominant world championship run, again setting records, again reaching double-digit wins, and again remaining as the class of the category on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki.
A year ago, Gaige Herrera burst onto the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle season full time, becoming something of a phenomenon in his first full season riding for the Vance & Hines team. Setting record after record, winning race after race, Herrera…
NHRA on FOX Stage comes to PRI Show in Indianapolis
Live interviews, breaking news, and exclusive insights from the world of motorsports — Dec. 12-14, 2024 — live-streamed on YouTube and NHRA.com
The 2024 NHRA on FOX Stage is making its way to the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis, bringing drag racing’s biggest names to Booth No. 7032 in the Yellow…
Vegas Chainsaw: Austin Prock’s most perfect win was his final one in 2024
After Austin Prock's all-conquering season, how does one go about picking “the best” win? When you look at the car’s consistency and raw performance along with the handler’s job in the seat, those two elements converged in perfect fashion at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
You know someone has had an incredible season in professional sports when it’s more fun to look at how great and all-conquering their victories were as opposed to the volume of their accumulation. In the case of Austin Prock and his entire John…
Giving thanks
It’s the season of mindfulness and thankfulness and, despite a turkey tryptophan hangover, National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess carved out these succulent heapings of thankfulness for the year.
It’s the season of mindfulness and thankfulness, so I want in on the moment, too. Despite a turkey tryptophan hangover, I was able to pull myself to ol’ Lappy after dinner and carve out these succulent heapings of thankfulness.
I’m…
Winner-take-all final round leads to Greg Anderson’s most meaningful title
Greg Anderson has enjoyed as much success as nearly everyone in NHRA history. But this year’s sixth Pro Stock world championship might have been the most meaningful accomplishment of his stellar career.
Greg Anderson has enjoyed as much success as nearly everyone in NHRA history. But this year’s sixth Pro Stock world championship might have been the most meaningful accomplishment of his stellar career.
Anderson got the situation he longed…
Antron Brown inspires with passionate Top Fuel championship speech
Some people ask, "Is Antron Brown really as gracious as he seems on TV?" The answer is no. He's even more gracious than he seems on TV! Hear him talk about his fourth world championship at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony.
Antron Brown took the stage at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony to deliver a rousing acceptance speech after clinching another Top Fuel championship. The celebrated racer, known for his determination and charismatic energy,…
Prock brings the house down with emotional championship speech
First-time Funny Car champ Austin Prock capped a masterpiece season with a heartfelt tribute at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony.
Austin Prock delivered an unforgettable acceptance speech at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony after securing his first Funny Car world championship. Known for his fiery determination on the track, Prock showcased a softer,…
Greg Anderson reflects on Pro Stock triumph at awards ceremony
After clinching a sixth Pro Stock world championship, veteran racer Greg Anderson shared his emotional journey to another championship victory.
Greg Anderson, a true legend in NHRA Pro Stock racing, took center stage at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony to deliver an inspiring championship acceptance speech. Having claimed yet another Pro Stock title in a career…
Gaige Herrera clinches second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship
Gaige Herrera dominated the season to claim back-to-back titles in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Hear who he credits with this accomplishment.
Gaige Herrera has secured his second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, solidifying his place among the sport’s elite. Herrera’s dominant season was a master class in precision, power, and…
Greg Anderson and Terry Vance join NHRA Insider podcast
Joining host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Greg Anderson talks about his sixth Pro Stock championship and Terry Vance discusses the present and future of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Greg Anderson and Terry Vance join host Brian Lohnes to talk all things NHRA.
For Anderson, his sixth championship may be the most satisfying and meaningful…
Austin Prock left no doubt en route to dominant Funny Car championship
Making a dream a reality is never easy, but surrounded by family and a standout team, Funny Car’s Austin Prock lived out a lifelong aspiration during his dominant, championship-winning 2024 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Making a dream a reality is never easy, but surrounded by family and a standout team, Funny Car’s Austin Prock lived out a lifelong aspiration during his dominant, championship-winning 2024 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
…
Billy Meyer caps first season of Talkin’ Funny Cars; marathon set for Saturday
The first season of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull will wrap up with legendary Funny Car driver and Hall of Famer Billy Meyer as the special guest on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. PT on the NHRA’s FAST Channel, leading to a series marathon on Saturday.
The first season of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull will wrap up with legendary Funny Car driver and Hall of Famer Billy Meyer as the special guest on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. PT on the NHRA’s FAST Channel, leading to a…
NHRA programs rewarded perfect performances at both ends of racetrack
It may be hard to be perfect, but don’t tell that to NHRA’s Sportsman racers, who flirt with perfection with regularity at both ends of the racetrack, and were rewarded by NHRA throughout the season for their accomplishments.
It may be hard to be perfect, but don’t tell that to NHRA’s Sportsman racers, who flirt with perfection with regularity at both ends of the racetrack.
NHRA has two programs in place to reward perfection on the racetrack, the Trip Zip club for…
A Top Fuel title won the hard way: The Countdown heroics of Antron Brown
A look at Antron Brown's 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship, and understand how grit, guts, and determination earned him and his experienced team the NHRA Mission Foods Series trophy on a cool November Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
When Antron Brown climbed triumphantly out of his Top Fuel dragster after locking down the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world championship, it was one of the most memorable moments in a career full of them. The AB Motorsports…