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April 21, 1961: Mickey Thompson launched a Stock Eliminator Pontiac that reshaped drag racing
Chad Head, General Manager, Kalitta Motorsports
Lisa Michler, Denso Marketing Communications Manager
Rick Ware, NHRA and NASCAR Team Owner
Bill Bader, Summit Motorsports Park owner, SEMA board member, and Energize founder
Jeff Stange, Businessman, manufacturer, sponsor
Travis Shumake, Top Fuel racer
KB Titan Racing, Pro Stock powerhouse nurturing the next generation
Rick Hendrick, Multi-faceted motorsports legend, championship-winning NHRA partner
Chad Green, Nitro team owner, driver investing in the future
Joe Castello, Podcast host and NHRA reporter/announcer
Katherine Wooten, NAPA director of partnership strategy and activation
Don Russell, Director of Marketing at Cornwell Quality Tools
Ron Capps, Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion and team owner
Rich McPhillips, Top Alcohol Dragster car owner and instructor
Buddy Hull, Funny Car driver and YouTube star
Richard Gadson, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer
Paul Lee, Businessman, Nitro Funny Car racer
Ida Zetterström, Top Fuel driver
Speed is the essence of war—and racing
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4/13: It’s 413 day—Celebrating the Max Wedge and the engine that won the ’62 Winternationals
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Bob Bender: Swinging west on an emotional trip with his Chevy wagon Stocker
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Saturday Preview
NHRA teams gear up for first four-wide event of 2025 season in Las Vegas
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Moreira scores first Legends Funny Car win on final-round holeshot in Pomona
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Ryan Horan wins Legends Funny Car crown at NHRA Arizona Nationals
NHRA Arizona Nationals Saturday photo gallery
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Wally Parks inducted into West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame during 2025 NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas
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Kaiser, Capps score nitro wins at Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet
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ARP posts bonus bucks for Quickest Nitro Car at March Meet
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Torrence, Dixon, Worsham, and Pedregon brothers named to Top 75 Drivers list
Steve Torrence, Larry Dixon Jr., Del Worsham, and brothers Cruz and Tony Pedregon have been added to the NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. The five drivers join 20 previously announced drivers to complete the list.
Steve Torrence, Larry Dixon Jr., Del Worsham, and brothers Cruz and Tony Pedregon have been added to the NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. The five drivers join 20 previously announced drivers to complete the list, which is comprised of the original Top…
NHRA Top 75 Drivers recap
With the announcement of the final five drivers, the list of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers is now complete. The list is comprised of the original Top 50 Drivers from NHRA’s 50th Anniversary in 2001 and 25 new additions from 2001-2025, is an NHRA Who’s Who…
Tickets now on sale for NHRA’s newest Mission Foods Series national events
Tickets are now on sale for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event debuts at both U.S. 131 Motorsports Park and Rockingham Dragway, and at two others making their NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series debuts in 2026.
Tickets are now on sale for the first two races in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series prepares for its full national event debuts at both U.S. 131 Motorsports Park and Rockingham Dragway.The…
Which five drivers might steal Austin Prock's Funny Car crown in 2026?
In 2026, the Funny Car competition promises to be off the charts yet again after some groundshaking moves, specifically reigning champ Austin Prock and team joining Tasca Racing. Who are the five greatest threats to Prock's burgeoning dynasty?
Wait ... Jim Head was in a 1960s surf band promoted by a drag racing legend? Yep.
Drag racing legend Hayden Proffitt was a huge success on the dragstrip for decades, but in the mid-1960s, he also founded a record company. His only signing? Jim Head and the Del-Rays. No, not that Jim Head, but a great story nonetheless.
When it comes to going down rabbit holes, Alice in Wonderland has nothing on Philip in Dragsterland, and today’s column is a good example of that.In addition to being a huge fan of drag racing history (obviously), I also devour rock and roll…
NHRA to honor John Force with “50 Years of Force” celebration in 2027
Even as NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary season and highlight some of the sport’s biggest legends, the 2027 season is already shaping up for another yearlong epic celebration with one of motorsports’ most iconic figures.
Even as NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026 and highlight some of the sport’s biggest legends, the 2027 season is already shaping up for another yearlong epic celebration with one of motorsports’ most iconic figures.NHRA…
Watch episode 2 of 'Chasing Speed'
"Full Bore," episode two of "Chasing Speed," a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for free viewing here
"Full Bore," episode two of "Chasing Speed," a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for free viewing hereFrom 340-plus-mph record runs to championship battles fought one pass at a…
Newest additions to Top 75 Drivers list share their thoughts on inclusion
Comments from the 25 drivers added to NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026:Greg Anderson: "Obviously,…
John Medlen joins Antron Brown Top Fuel team as consultant for 2026
Veteran crew chief John Medlen has joined AB Motorsports, owned and driven by four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown, as a consultant for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Veteran crew chief John Medlen has joined AB Motorsports, owned and driven by four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown, as a consultant for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Medlen, a respected leader in nitro racing…
The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 36-45
NHRA continues its countdown of the Top 75 Moments in its history with the unveiling of Nos. 36 through 45, celebrating historic moments, performance and technological breakthroughs, and high drama.
NHRA continues its countdown of the Top 75 Moments in its history with the unveiling of Nos. 36 through 45, celebrating historic moments, performance and technological breakthroughs, and high drama.An online fan ballot that resulted in more than 42,…
Speedmaster signs multiyear deal as co-primary sponsor of Hart’s Top Fueler
Speedmaster has signed a multiyear partnership agreement with John Force Racing to serve as the co-primary sponsor of the Burnyzz Speed Shop Top Fuel dragster driven by Josh Hart in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Speedmaster, a global leader in high-performance automotive parts and motorsports culture, has signed a multiyear partnership agreement with John Force Racing to serve as the co-primary sponsor of the Burnyzz Speed Shop Top Fuel dragster driven by…
Top Fuel All-Star Callout returns to open NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season
As part of the season-opening kickoff to NHRA’s 75th Anniversary in 2026, the NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout returns to Gainesville Raceway, taking place on Saturday, March 7, as part of the 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
As part of the season-opening kickoff to NHRA’s 75th Anniversary in 2026, the NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout returns to Gainesville Raceway, taking place on Saturday, March 7, as part of the 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.The…
Langdon, Scelzi, Coughlin, Sampey, and Taylor named to Top 75 Drivers list
Shawn Langdon, Gary Scelzi, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Angelle Sampey, and Jeff Taylor are the latest superstar talents to be named to NHRA’s prestigious Top 75 Drivers list. The five drivers join 15 previously announced drivers, with five more to be announced next week to complete the list.
Shawn Langdon, Gary Scelzi, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Angelle Sampey, and Jeff Taylor are the latest superstar talents to be named to NHRA’s prestigious Top 75 Drivers list. The five drivers join 15 previously announced drivers, with five more to be…
John Force Racing confirms crew chief lineup for 2026 NHRA season
Faces familiar and new will call the shots for John Force Racing's 24-time championship organization, which includes three Funny Cars and one Top Fuel dragster in 2026.
John Force Racing rolls into a new era of competition for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season with an expanded lineup of drivers, crew chiefs, and crew who collectively have the singular focus of winning for the organization, which…
The Sports Report: Behind the scenes in the exclusive 700-point club
Since the modern points system was introduced in 1995, the magical 700-point barrier has been eclipsed just 25 times by 20 different drivers. While we wait for the start of the 2026 season, let’s take a closer look at some of the biggest points totals in NHRA history.
Ask any NHRA Sportsman racer how many points they’d like to score in any given year, and they’ll almost certainly fire back with “just enough to win a championship” or some kind of similar assessment. That certainly rings true because winning a…
First 75th Anniversary Diamond Wallys awarded at Division 7 Jr. Series
The first 75th Anniversary Diamond Wallys of NHRA's 75th Anniversary season were presented to tomorrow's stars at the first race of the Division 7 Jr. Championship Series.
The NHRA opened its 2026 season with a historic weekend at Famoso Dragstrip, where the first 75th Anniversary Diamond Wallys ever awarded by NHRA, in any category, were presented following completion of Race No. 1 and Race No. 2.After the weather…
Trial by Nitro: 2026 will be the crew chief challenge of the decade
A full 20% of the upcoming NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event schedule will be contested on new tracks to the modern realm of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing competition, making for a supreme challenge to the tuners.
Before a tire is turned, a burnout is completed, or a Christmas Tree is illuminated, the crew chiefs of the NHRA nitro ranks always have a heavy workload. Many are developing new crew members, assigning experienced people to new roles, ordering…
National Dragster season preview, big-news interviews and features kick off 2026
The January 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, the annual Season Preview, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE ISSUEThe January 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, the annual Season Preview, is now online in digital format and in the…
More Martin memories
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will come to Martin, Mich., and U.S. 131 Motorsports Park this year. Here's a look back to when the track hosted the prestigious Popular Hot Rodding Championships in the 1970s.
Two weeks ago, we took a wonderful trip back a few decades to look at the history of the Popular Hot Rodding Championships, one of the…
The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 46-55
There have been hundreds of incredible moments in NHRA’s first 75 years, and the countdown of the greatest 75 Moments continues with the unveiling of Nos. 46 through 55 that span from the 1960s through 2025.
There have been hundreds of incredible moments in NHRA’s first 75 years, and the countdown of the greatest 75 Moments continues with the unveiling of Nos. 46 through 55 that span from the 1960s through 2025.After an online fan ballot that resulted…
The Sports Report: Whitfield is motivated for another title run after near miss
Had things gone just a little differently, Kris Whitfield would be the 2025 Super Comp world champion, but he’s not the least bit bitter, just highly motivated for 2026.
Kris Whitfield doesn’t lie in bed at night and dwell on things that might have been, but he does admit he felt a bit of a sting losing the 2025 NHRA Super Comp world title late in the season.Whitfield is well respected as one of the sport’s best big…
NHRA hits the Big Apple to promote 75th Anniversary season, 'Chasing Speed' show
NHRA Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta and Funny Car world champ Austin Prock helped celebrate the start of NHRA’s 75th season and the debut of the "Chasing Speed" docuseries with a full day of media appearances in New York City.
Watch episode 1 of 'Chasing Speed'
Episode one of "Chasing Speed," a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, premiered Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for free viewing here.
Episode one of "Chasing Speed," a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, premiered Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for free viewing here.From 340-plus-mph record runs to championship battles fought one pass at a time,…
Kalitta, Prock lead NHRA, VICE TV in ringing New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell
In celebration of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season and the premiere of the VICE TV docuseries "Chasing Speed," NHRA world champions Doug Kalitta and Austin Prock and representatives from NHRA and VICE had the honor of ringing The Opening Bell on Wednesday at the New York Stock Exchange.
In celebration of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season and the premiere of the VICE TV docuseries Chasing Speed, NHRA world champions Doug Kalitta and Austin Prock and representatives from NHRA and VICE had the honor of ringing the Opening Bell on…
Maddi Gordon talks 2026 Top Fuel, Prock news, Bristol news, and more
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Maddi Gordon joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the final preparations for her Top Fuel debut in 2026, and Lohnes also shares Prock family news and massive facility upgrades.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Maddi Gordon joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the final preparations for her Top Fuel debut in 2026, moving into the role of being a Professional full-time driver, her…
Todd Lesenko reunites with Jim Dunn Racing for 2026 NHRA season
Todd Lesenko will pilot the Jim Dunn Racing team’s Funny Car for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Lesenko competed in the NHRA Funny Car class in 2012 for Jim Dunn Racing, so 2026 marks a homecoming.
Todd Lesenko will pilot the Jim Dunn Racing team’s Funny Car for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.A native of Edmonton, Alta., Lesenko competed in the NHRA Funny Car class in 2012 for Jim Dunn Racing, so 2026 marks a homecoming…
Which five drivers might steal Doug Kalitta's Top Fuel crown in 2026?
For the second time in three years, Doug Kalitta will enter the season as the reigning NHRA Top Fuel champ. Which five drivers have the best shot at unseating him and why? We've got some suggestions.
Austin Prock and team preparing for the next chapter of their story
The recent announcement that two-time Funny Car champ Austin Prock and his family team signed to race with Bob Tasca III this season was the capper of an offseason of drama, and for the first time, Prock has opened up to discuss the transition.
One of the most unexpected dramas of the NHRA offseason began when two-time NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion Austin Prock and his family-led team made the shocking decision to leave their longtime home at John Force…
Amalie Motor Oil returns as title sponsor for NHRA Gatornationals to open season
Amalie Motor Oil will continue as the title sponsor of this year’s 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals to open NHRA’s historic 75th Anniversary season.
Amalie Motor Oil will continue as the title sponsor of this year’s 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals to open NHRA’s historic 75th Anniversary season.The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will take place March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway,…
Jon Schaffer named crew chief for Paul Lee’s Funny Car team
Veteran tuner Jon Schaffer has been named crew chief for the Paul Lee Racing Funny Car entry in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and will be assisted by Seth Randall.
Veteran tuner Jon Schaffer has been named crew chief for the Paul Lee Racing Funny Car entry in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.Schaffer will lead the team alongside longtime consultant John Medlen and assistant crew chief Seth Randall,…