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Pro Stock's Jeg Coughlin Jr. looks to double down in Las Vegas
Following his recent win in Dallas and his victory at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the spring, five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. hopes to carry his momentum into this weekend’s 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
Following his recent win in Dallas and his victory at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the spring, five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. hopes to carry his momentum into this weekend’s 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.…
Richard Gadson, Tony Pedregon talk Rookie of the Year and all things Vegas
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Rookie of the Year candidate Richard Gadson and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the last two races of the season, this weekend's upcoming battle in Las Vegas, and Gadson's rookie season in the NHRA.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Rookie of the Year candidate Richard Gadson and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the last two races of the season, this weekend's…
Ross Environmental Services joins Johnny Pluchino for Las Vegas title fight
Johnny Pluchino, the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock points leader going into Las Vegas, will represent Ross Environmental Services Inc. for the potential championship weekend as part of a new partnership agreement.
Second-generation Mountain Motor Pro Stock driver Johnny Pluchino is heading West for the season-ending Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway chasing the first-ever Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor…
The 'Prock Rocket' and a season of performance domination
Austin Prock’s victories may soon define a Funny Car championship season, but it will be the Cornwell Tools team's domination of the season’s performance standards that will long be remembered as the hallmark of the year.
With just two races to go in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Austin Prock has a solid points lead that many expect to carry him to his first Funny Car world championship and the 23rd for John Force Racing.
Prock’s Cornwell…
Top 5 Moments from the 2008 fall Las Vegas event
NHRA's fall return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has always been an event packed with championship drama, and 2008 was no exception. Take a look back at five electrifying moments from that race.
Top Fuel's Shawn Reed partners with GESi for remaining 2024 NHRA events
Top Fuel team owner and driver Shawn Reed has secured Global Emissions Systems Inc. (also known as GESi) as a partner for his Top Fuel team for the remaining two 2024 NHRA national events, in Las Vegas and Pomona.
Top Fuel team owner and driver Shawn Reed is determined to make the best of the remaining 2024 season and has secured Global Emissions Systems Inc. (also known as GESi) as a partner for his Top Fuel team for the remaining two NHRA national events,…
Shumake teams up with Gillette Labs for Movember kick-off in Las Vegas
Travis Shumake will make his fourth start of the season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series behind the wheel of his black and neon green Gillette Labs Top Fuel dragster at this week’s Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Travis Shumake will make his fourth start of the season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series behind the wheel of his black and neon green Gillette Labs Top Fuel dragster at this week’s Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las…
NHRA Rookie of the Year contender Richard Gadson looking for strong finish
First-year Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Richard Gadson believes he has done enough to win the NHRA Rookie of the Year award, and he's got the receipts to back it up.
At the beginning of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, there was a crowded field of rookies in all four Professional classes. With two events remaining, Richard Gadson, rider of the Vance & Hines RevZilla Suzuki, has emerged as a…
2024 California Hot Rod Reunion recap: The championship battles at Famoso
The 2024 California Hot Rod Reunion concluded with a thrilling day of drag racing at the legendary Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield.
The 2024 California Hot Rod Reunion came to an exhilarating finish on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at the renowned Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield. With championship hopes on the line, NHRA fans were treated to a day filled with thrilling drag…
NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series final points standings
The 2024 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season concluded at the annual California Hot Rod Reunion at Famoso Dragstrip, crowning champions in 13 classes.
The 2024 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season concluded at the annual California Hot Rod Reunion at Famoso Dragstrip, crowning champions in 13 classes.
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John Force Racing reinforces that 'the King' of drag racing will be in Las Vegas
John Force Racing’s Facebook and Instagram pages doubled down on Monday that 16-time Funny Car world champ John Force will be at the race in Las Vegas this weekend supporting his team drivers. Viva Las Vegas!
"Vegas Round 2 starts in just FOUR days! While a lot has happened at JFR since the Vegas 4-Wide racing in April of this year, there will be one big presence that may make everything at the track feel that much more whole and…
Palmer to race Las Vegas and Pomona events with added backing from RoofTec
Fan-favorite Top Fuel racer Scott Palmer will compete at the final two events of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, in Las Vegas and Pomona, thanks to new backing from RoofTec.
Fan-favorite Top Fuel racer Scott Palmer will compete at the final two events of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, in Las Vegas and Pomona, thanks to new backing from RoofTec.
Palmer found new motivation after a chance meeting with…
The Sports Report: Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. chasing history, again
With the 2024 season winding down, Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. is headed to Las Vegas with a rare chance to win a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman titles in Super Stock and Stock.
In 2022, Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. won the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Stock world championship at the final event of the season. After a long and exhausting season, Hidalgo managed to hold off two-time champ Brad Burton to win via a tiebreaker, so it…
2024 California Hot Rod Reunion Sunday Finals
Brian Lohnes Brings You the Action from the Top End at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California
2024 California Hot Rod Reunion Saturday Wrap-Up
Brian Lohnes brings the action Live from Bakersfield: Unforgettable runs and thrilling recaps from the Good Vibrations Motorsports booth at Famoso Dragstrip
As the second day of racing roared to life, fans enjoyed thrilling runs from vintage Funny Cars, front-engined dragsters,…
2024 California Hot Rod Reunion in photos: Friday
Marc Gewertz captures the heart and action of Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, Calif.—just as Wally would have wanted
2024 California Hot Rod Reunion Friday Wrap-Up: nitro, speed, and nostalgia at Famoso Dragstrip
Brian Lohnes recaps a day of unforgettable runs and racing action from Bakersfield
1992 California Hot Rod Reunion—reprinted from National Dragster
An overwhelming crowd of fans and racers exceeded the greatest expectations for the inaugural California Hot Rod Reunion at Famoso Dragstrip. Read this and join the action this weekend in Bakersfield!
As we celebrate the enduring spirit of the California Hot Rod Reunion, we are excited to reprint this 1992 National Dragster article that captures the passion and nostalgia of the event’s inaugural year. Born from the desire to reunite racers…
Fricke, Morris, and Miller take wins as Division 1 closes out Lucas Oil season
Jackie Fricke, Wayne Morris, and Carl Miller led the list if event winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division concluded its season at Maple Grove Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.261, 276.80 def. John Ausherman…
Johnny Pluchino on the verge of landmark NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock title
Following his most recent win at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, Johnny Pluchino is on the verge of clinching the season championship in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class
Following his most recent win at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, Johnny Pluchino is on the verge of clinching the season championship in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class. Pluchino, of Smithtown, N.Y., is…
Stalba, Burkart, D'Agnolo win at delayed New England Dragway event
The rain-delayed NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division race at New England Dragway was finally completed at the Maple Grove Lucas Oil Series event.
The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division rain delayed New England Dragway event:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Karen Stalba, Hammonton, N.J., 5.236, 269.89 def. Jackie Fricke,…
Who's on Funny Car's Mount Rushmore?
A few weeks ago, we mused about which four racers would occupy the places of honor on a Top Fuel Mount Rushmore monument. Now it's Funny Car's turn. Which drivers or owners over the class' 60 years deserve to be immortalized? Caution: This is not as easy as it seems.
A few weeks ago in this space, I mused about which four racers would occupy the places of honor on a Top Fuel Mount Rushmore monument. I asked for and received input from…
Congruity NHRA Pro Mod championship to come down to the wire in Las Vegas
The Road to the Championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ hits the finish line next weekend in Las Vegas and only one thing is certain: the championship picture is wide-open and loaded with contenders.
The Road to the Championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ hits the finish line next weekend in Las Vegas and only one thing is certain: the championship picture is wide-open and loaded with contenders.…
Inaugural Holley EFI Factory X championship is down to three drivers
The inaugural Holley EFI Factory X title will be decided in Las Vegas and the series' first champion will be either Greg or Aaron Stanfield or Lenny Lottig.
The inaugural Holley EFI Factory X title will be decided in Las Vegas and the series first champion will be either Greg or Aaron Stanfield or Lenny Lottig.
Heading into the final event of the season, the Ford NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip…
John Force traveling to Las Vegas event to support his three race teams
NHRA Drag Racing icon John Force has secured clearance from doctors treating him for traumatic brain injury (TBI) to attend the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, Nov. 1-3, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in support of his three racing teams. Force has also released a companion video, his first public comment since his accident.
NHRA Drag Racing icon John Force has secured clearance from doctors treating him for traumatic brain injury (TBI) to attend the 24th Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, Nov. 1-3, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Two John Force…
Gibbons to partner with Haddock in Las Vegas return to Funny Car racing
Tim Gibbons will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, wheeling the Terry Haddock Racing entry with backing from Big Time Pest Control.
Tim Gibbons will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, wheeling the Terry Haddock Racing entry.
Gibbons' return will celebrate what the Gibbons team is calling “The Miracle of Bekki Bullert.”…
Austin Prock and Ida Zetterström talk points, promotion, and chasing dreams
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Funny Car points leader Austin Prock and NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Ida Zetterström join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their respective seasons at drag racing's pinnacle.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Funny Car points leader Austin Prock and NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Ida Zetterström join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their respective seasons at drag racing…
D7's Myhre, O’Moore, Hoefer, Schneider, Leon headed to National Championship
The winners from the Division 7 Summit Racing Series Finals -- C.W. Hoefer, David Myhre, Tim O’Moore, Omar Leon, and Dan Schneider -- will return to Las Vegas in late October for the National Championship runoff.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2024 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Summit Showdown:
SUPER PRO
David Myhre, Sheridan, Calif., dragster, 4.756, 144.97 def. Dylan Smith, Buckeye, Ariz., dragster…