Chevrolet unveils electric-powered eCOPO Camaro race car concept at SEMA Show
Chevrolet revealed its electric-powered eCOPO Camaro Concept at the SEMA Show. Developed by General Motors and built in partnership with Hancock and Lane Racing, the concept race car is driven by an electric motor providing the equivalent of more than 700 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque.
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Fifty years after the original COPO Camaro special order performance models were introduced, Chevrolet’s eCOPO Camaro Concept demonstrates an electrified vision for drag racing.
Developed by General…
Severance clinches world championship; Bellemeur continues to dominate
In the final results from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Joey Severance, raced to the event win and clinched the NHRA Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Dragster World Championship. Sean Bellemeur continued to dominate the Top Alcohol Funny Car class.
In the final results from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Joey Severance, raced to the event win and clinched the NHRA Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Dragster World Championship. Sean Bellemeur continued to…
2019 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series schedule announced
The 2019 schedule for the thrilling E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service has been announced and will feature 12 stops across the country during the busy season.
The 2019 schedule for the thrilling E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service has been announced and will feature 12 stops across the country during the busy season.
“The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag…
Twelve rookie candidates eligible for 2018 Auto Club Road to The Future award
A diverse field of 11 rookie drivers representing the four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories, were announced by NHRA officials and the Automobile Club of Southern California as the eligible candidates for the 2018 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award.
A diverse field of 23rookie drivers representing the four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories, Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, were announced by NHRA officials and the Automobile Club of Southern California as the…
Sidnei Frigo wins final Pro Mod race of season while Mike Janis captures season title
Mike Janis won his first E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service world championship at the season ending event during the NHRA Toyota Nationals while Sidnei Frigo earned his first win of the year.
Mike Janis won his first E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service world championship at the season ending event during the NHRA Toyota Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing is presented by Trask Performance.…
Torrence wins fifth-straight Top Fuel race; Todd, Arana, Butner capture Vegas wins
Steve Torrence remained perfect in the Countdown to the Championship and earned his first Mello Yello NHRA Top Fuel title, J.R. Todd took over the Funny Car points lead, Bo Butner earned his first Pro Stock win since the Winternationals and Hector Arana Jr. stayed in the Pro Stock Motorcycle race at the NHRA Toyota Nationals.
Steve Torrence clinches 2018 Top Fuel championship
Steve Torrence became the 30th champion in Top Fuel history during eliminations at the NHRA Toyota Nationals. The Texan clinched the title in the semifinals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Steve Torrence captured his first Top Fuel title by defeating Richie Crampton in the semifinals at the NHRA Toyota Nationals on Sunday. Tony Schumacher, the only racer with an opportunity to catch Torrence, fell to teammate Leah Pritchett in the…
Janis clinches E3 Pro Modified championship at NHRA Toyota Nationals
Mike Janis clinched his first E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Modified championship at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, capping an epic points battle between he and three-time series champ Rickie Smith.
Mike Janis clinched his first E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Modified championship at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, capping an epic points battle between he and three-time series champ Rickie Smith.
Janis, who…
NHRA Toyota Nationals Sunday Notebook
Steve Torrence clinched the NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel championship, then went on to win his fifth straight event to highlight the NHRA Toyota Nationals. Torrence was joined in victory by J.R. Todd, Bo Butner, and Hector Arana Jr.
Mike Castellana snags NHRA Toyota Nationals Pro Mod pole
Mike Castellana improved on his No. 1 qualifying pass from Friday to remain atop the field going into race day at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA Toyota Nationals.
Mike Castellana improved on his No. 1 qualifying pass from Friday to remain atop the field going into race day at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA Toyota Nationals. This weekend’s…
Millican and the Jrs. (Johnson, Coughlin, and Arana) grab No. 1 spots in Las Vegas
Clay Millican, Tommy Johnson Jr., Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Hector Arana Jr. claimed the No. 1 qualifying spots at the The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the fields were set for final eliminations Sunday at the Toyota NHRA Nationals.
NHRA Toyota Nationals Saturday Notebook
Clay Millican, Tommy Johnson Jr., Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Hector Arana Jr. claimed the No. 1 qualifying spots at the The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the fields were set for final eliminations Sunday at the Toyota NHRA Nationals.
Lopez scores double-up at Thunder Valley Raceway Park
In the final results from Thunder Valley Raceway Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Jeff Lopez claimed titles in both Super Gas and Stock eliminator.
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In the final results from Thunder Valley Raceway Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Jeff Lopez, Irving, Texas, claimed titles in both Super Gas and Stock…
Castellana powers to No. 1 qualifying position at Toyota NHRA Nationals
Mike Castellana powered to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA Toyota Nationals.
Mike Castellana powered to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA Toyota Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Trask Performance,…
Beckman leads Friday qualifying in Las Vegas; Millican, Anderson, Krawiec top fields
Jack Beckman leads the Funny Car category on Friday at the NHRA Toyota Nationals, while Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) lead their respective classes after the first day of action.
Savoie feels relaxed and at home during the high-stakes NHRA Toyota Nationals
When Jerry Savoie heads to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for this weekend’s NHRA Toyota Nationals, he won’t feel any of the pressure or high-stakes intensity that come with racing in Vegas with a world title potentially on the line.
When Jerry Savoie heads to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for this weekend’s 18th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals, he won’t feel any of the pressure or high-stakes intensity that come with racing in Vegas with a NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
Points leader Janis hopes to cash out with championship in Las Vegas
Mike Janis has been in this position before, heading to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the points leader in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service. This time, Janis isn’t making that same mistake.
Mike Janis has been in this position before, heading to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the points leader in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service. That was three years ago and, looking back, Janis…
WFO Nitro: Toyota NHRA Nationals preview
The WFO Nitro podcast gets you ready for the NHRA Toyota Nationals from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Funny Car Championship contender Tim Wilkerson. 2018 Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Sean Bellemeur kicks off the 2018 Parade of Champions…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 22)
NHRA National Dragster’s 22nd issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals and NHRA Carolina Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s 22nd issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals and NHRA Carolina Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
In addition to our coverage…
Top Fuelers of the '70s: The evolution
The Top Fuel class underwent a massive transition in the 1970s, from front-engined cars to rear-engine cars with all manner of aerodynamic additions. Photographer Ron Lewis shared his collection of photos that beautifully illustrate the evolution.
Five decades of refinement has brought the design of the modern-day Top Fueler to a knifepoint of precision. Today’s Top Fuel dragsters are mission-proven works of art; you know this because they all basically look and work alike. Oh sure, there are…
Pro Stock points leader Gray staying laser focused approaching Las Vegas
A NHRA Mello Yello world championship is the goal for Tanner Gray, but he’s also trying to keep it out of his mind. With a big lead over his nearest competitor, that may be difficult for the 19-year-old standout looking to become the youngest world champion in NHRA history,
A NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship is the goal for second-year star Tanner Gray, but he’s also trying to keep it out of his mind. With a big 130-point lead over his nearest competitor, that may be difficult for the 19-year-old…
Tricky Tipster: Las Vegas favorites include Torrence, Hight, Coughlin, and Smith
Tricky Tipster’s pre-race favorites for the Toyota NHRA Nationals are Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Matt Smith, and Jeremy Ray
Each year, Tricky Tipster, NHRA’s resident odds-maker, looks forward to the two Mello Yello series races at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as a chance to showcase his gift for prognostication. With two races left in the season, the favorites…
The Sports Report: What's the point?
Breaking down the Lucas Oil Series sportsman championship battles leading into the final three weeks of the 2018 season.
For NHRA’s Lucas Oil Series sportsman drivers, this is crunch time. There are just four races left in the 2018 season including a pair of divisional events in Nobile, Okla., and Las Vegas and the two Mello Yello series national events in Las Vegas…
With championship on the line, Torrence team is well-prepared for Las Vegas
Steve Torrence and the Capco Contractors team can clinch the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel championship with a strong showing at this weekend's NHRA Toyota Nationals, and assistant crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr. says the team is leaving nothing to chance.
Todd ready to make most of championship opportunity at NHRA Toyota Nationals
This is the situation J.R. Todd has waited for his entire career and the Funny Car standout is determined to make the most of it. Todd has come on strong during the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship and finds himself just 11 points behind leader Robert Hight.
This is the situation J.R. Todd has waited for his entire career and the Funny Car standout is determined to make the most of it. Todd has come on strong during the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, advancing to the finals at three of the…
NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by Wix Filters Sportsman highlights
Sean Bellemeur officially clinched the 2018 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car championship then capped it off with the event win at the NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters.
Sean Bellemeur officially clinched the 2018 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car championship then capped it off with the event win at the NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters. Megan Meyer took the honors in Top…
NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur
Sean Bellemeur clinched the championship on Saturday when he beat DJ Cox in his round-two matchup then knocked out Andy Bohl in the semifinals and Phil Burkart in the final round with a strong 5.403. Burkhart left first but lost traction while…
NHRA Carolina Nationals Super Gas winner Joe Fisher
Just a thousandth of a second separated Joe Fisher from Phil Smida off the starting line in the hotly contested Super Gas final, and Fisher, the 2017 Atlanta Top Dragster winner, collected his second title, 9.912 to a breakout 9.885. Fisher’s best…