Weekend Rewind: 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Relive the greatest and most exciting moments from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals from In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip: All of the great races, wild moments, and close finishers that help make the Pomona event a legend.
J.R. Todd: 'If you knew a weekend like this was coming, you’d rather stay home'
J.R. Todd and the DHL Toyota GR Supra/Kalitta Motorsports team had a tough weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals that claimed two bodies and at least one chassis in incidents on Saturday and Sunday.
“If you knew a weekend like this was coming, you’d rather stay home.”
Those were the parting words of 2018 NHRA Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd after a tough, tough weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Todd, who was leading the…
Fans love the all new In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip
For decades, a pilgrimage to the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals meant a stop at the local In-N-Out Burger, but this year race fans were able to buy their burgers at In-N-Out's biggest burger stand—the In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip.
Five things we learned at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, Race 3 of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, was packed with wild moments and high drama. Here are five big takeaways from the event.
JUSTIN ASHLEY + MIKE GREEN + TOMMY DELAGO = TROUBLE
When Justin Ashley hired Mike Green to tune his fast-rising Top Fuel program in the offseason between the 2020 and 2021 seasons, he brought to the team championship experience with…
Mike Salinas reunites the Petersen and Parks legacy at the 2023 Winternationals
At the 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals the Scrappers Racing team swapped its jet-black regalia for a new hot-rod red paint scheme celebrating Wally Parks’ friend Robert E. Petersen’s museum.
Robert E. Petersen was a promotional powerhouse in the hot rod world from the 1940s till he sold his publishing empire in the 1990s.
Wally Parks was a legitimate racer and hot rodder who held the respect of fledgling land-speed racers. He went on…
Grubnic confident that new combination will pay dividends in the long run
Despite five victories in a championship-winning season and domination of the quickest and fastest runs list, David Grubnic has gone back to the drawing board for a new tune-up for Brittany Force's dragster this season.
You’re the crew chief of the championship-winning car. You’re responsible for seven of the quickest passes in class history, including the best run of last year. You’ve also tuned your driver to the 10 fastest speeds in history, seven of which were…
Funny Car’s Robert Hight after more Winternationals magic in Pomona
In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip seems to always bring out the best in Robert Hight, and the three-time Funny Car world champ heads to this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals with plenty of excitement following his win in Phoenix on Sunday.
In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip seems to always bring out the best in Robert Hight, and the three-time Funny Car world champ heads to this weekend’s 63rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals with plenty of excitement following his win in Phoenix…
Pro Stock’s Camrie Caruso aims to turn first win into continued success
Returning to the site where she was officially named the NHRA Rookie of the Year to close out the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Pro Stock’s Camrie Caruso has plenty of reasons to be excited at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Returning to the site where she was officially named the NHRA Rookie of the Year to close out the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Pro Stock’s Camrie Caruso has plenty of reasons to be excited at this weekend’s 63rd annual Lucas…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Arizona Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Weekend Rewind
Take a look back at some of the biggest and wildest moment from the 2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals, Race 2 of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series from Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix.
Justin Ashley looking for more early-season success at Winternationals
With an early-season win last week at the NHRA Arizona Nationals already under his belt, Justin Ashley, who won the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals to open the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Series season, is after a second straight win at storied In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip.
A quick start paid dividends last year for Justin Ashley, who won the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals to open the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Series season and used that momentum to contend for his first Top Fuel world championship.
With an early…
Five Things We Learned at the NHRA Arizona Nationals
The NHRA Arizona Nationals, Stop 2 of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, was packed with twists and turns and history-making moments. Here are five big takeaways from the event.
The NHRA Arizona Nationals, Stop 2 of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, was packed with twists and turns and history-making moments. Here are five big takeaways from the event.
IS THE SUN SETTING ON WHP?
Whether or not…
Alex Laughlin is already making the grade early in his new Funny Car career
Alex Laughlin is less than 15 runs into his new career as a Funny Car driver, but he’s already run in the threes, qualified for a field, and, perhaps most importantly of all, he’s gotten a thumbs up from his team owner, notoriously tough grader Jim Dunn.
Alex Laughlin is less than 15 runs into his new career as a Funny Car driver, but he’s already run in the threes, qualified for a field, and, perhaps most importantly of all, he’s gotten a thumbs up from his team owner, the notoriously tough grader…
Bo Butner Racing team aiming for more history in the Valley of the Sun
The 38th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals is said to be the last NHRA national event held at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, and Bo Butner and his wife, Randi Lyn Butner, are planning to make the most of it — whether or not it pans out to be the last hurrah in Phoenix.
The 38th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals is said to be the last NHRA national event held at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, and Bo Butner and his wife, Randi Lyn Butner, are planning to make the most of it — whether or not it pans out to be the last…
Hull kicks off new season with new sponsor and crew chief and high expectations
Buddy Hull will be making his season debut in Top Fuel this weekend, carrying a new major sponsor in Methanol Moonshine, local sponsorship from Chompie’s restaurant and Camelback Ford, a new crew chief in veteran Mike Guger, and a ton of expectations and dreams.
Buddy Hull will be making his season debut in Top Fuel this weekend, carrying a new major sponsor in Methanol Moonshine, local sponsorship from Chompie’s restaurant and Camelback Ford, a new crew chief in veteran Mike Guger, and a ton of…
Pruett looking for a fond farewell to a track where she's had so much success
A lot of racers and fans will be sorry to see Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park close, but Leah Pruett, who's won there twice in three final-round appearances, will surely be at the head of that list.
A lot of racers and fans will be sorry to see Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park close, but Leah Pruett will surely be at the head of that list.
The multi-talented Top Fuel star has enjoyed more success at the Phoenix raceplant than at any other…
Top 5 Wildest Moments from the 1993 NHRA Arizona Nationals
The NHRA Arizona Nationals has a history of great moments, and the 1993 event, 30 years ago, was action-packed with fires, crashes, and big wins. Here's a look back at five memorable moments from that event.
Offseason work helped propel Matt Hagan and team to Gatornationals victory
After a win in the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Matt Hagan crew chief Dickie Venables feels good about all of the changes the team made over the winter that helped contribute to a strong start.
1,025-hp Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 streetcar debuts in Las Vegas
Nobody does muscle cars better than Dodge, and for the Hemi car’s swan song it has unleashed an 8.91-second Demon that Dodge is calling the “most powerful muscle car in the world.”
The 1,025-hp 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, code-named DC170, debuted at a special Dodge event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 20, 2023. Here’s what we know so far from the information Dodge has released. …
Torrence team gears up for a season against 'most competitive Top Fuel field'
Coming into the NHRA Arizona Nationals hot off their NHRA Gatornationals Top Fuel runner-up, the Torrence Racing team is ready for the year ahead, which assistant crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr. predicts will be "The most competitive Top Fuel field that NHRA has ever seen."
Jim Campbell to make 2023 debut in Jeff Diehl Racing Funny Car in Phoenix
Jeff Diehl Racing, a well-known and respected Funny Car team in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, has brought in driver Jim Campbell to kick off its first race of the season at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Jeff Diehl Racing, a well-known and respected Funny Car team in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, has brought in driver Jim Campbell to kick off its first race of the season at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Campbell is excited to…
Pruett and team rev up for NHRA Arizona Nationals, #2Fast2Tasty Challenge
After a strong start to the season with a semifinal finish in Gainesville, Leah Pruett's Tony Stewart Racing/Dodge Power Brokers team heads to Phoenix this week. Crew chief Neal Strausbaugh talks about the team's testing work and plans for the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Tim Wilkerson built a new team (around his old one) in the off-season
Hear Wilkerson explain to Bruno Massel how the Maynard-Wilkerson team was created and the instruction Joe Maynard gave to him.
See all of the NHRA on FOX features from the 2023 AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
video-js.video-js.vjs-fluid:not(.vjs-audio-only-mode) {padding-top: 56.25%;}
Don't be fooled by crew chief Chris Cunningham's quiet demeanor
After tuning Robert Hight's Funny Car with Jimmy Prock for years, Cunningham moves over to fill Rahn Tobler's shoes on Austin Prock's Top Fuel dragster
See all of the NHRA on FOX features from the 2023 AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
video-js.video-js.vjs-fluid:not(.vjs-audio-only-mode) {padding-top: 56.25%;}
Gaige Herrera put Vance & Hines on top in his debut race with the team
Gaige Herrera came from the no-wheelie-bar-drag-bike scene to the 2023 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and won in his debut race with the Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team.
See all of the NHRA on FOX features from the 2023 AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
video-js.video-js.vjs-fluid:not(.vjs-audio-only-mode) {padding-top: 56.25%;}
Scrappers Racing team ready to continue hot streak as tour heads west
On the heels of their season-opening Top Fuel win at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, crew chief Rob Flynn and car chief Aron Cave hope to use that momentum heading into a trio of Western events.
See Don Garlits make an 11-second pass in a Hellcat you could win
Watch Big Daddy Don Garlits roast the tires in a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak
Enter to win this car, right HERE!
See all of the NHRA on FOX features from the 2023 AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Weekend Rewind: A video look back at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals opened the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season with wild action, upsets, and a list of deserving if unexpected winners. Here's a quick look back at the essential action.
Five things we learned in Gainesville
The 2023 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will long be remembered as one of NHRA’s most successful and most memorable events. Naturally, the season opener also provided a lot of valuable lessons but somehow, we’ve narrowed that down to five points that we learned last weekend at Gainesville Raceway.
The 2023 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will long be remembered as one of NHRA’s most successful and most memorable events. Naturally, the season opener also provided a lot of valuable lessons but somehow, we’ve narrowed that down to five…