Weekend Rewind: Auto Club NHRA Finals
The Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona brought down the curtain on the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. Take a video trip back through an amazing finale in our Weekend Rewind.
More signs of growth as Ashley finishes fourth in Top Fuel standings
Former NHRA Rookie of the Year Justin Ashley didn’t win the 2022 Top Fuel title, but signs of progress were clearly evident for the Phillips Connect team.
A dramatic and positive season for Justin Ashley may have come to a disappointing and premature end with a round-one loss at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, but looking back, the Phillips Connect Top Fuel team has a lot to be happy about.
In his third…
Five Things We Learned at the Auto Club NHRA Finals
The Auto Club NHRA Finals rang out the 2022 season in style, and the schedule finale was packed with wild turns, eye-raising moments, high drama, and, best of all, lots of expectations built for the 2023 season. Here’s a look at our five big takeaways from the event.
The Auto Club NHRA Finals rang out the 2022 season in style, and the schedule finale was packed with wild turns, eye-raising moments, high drama, and, best of all, lots of expectations built for the 2023 season. Here’s a look at our five big…
Jim Campbell: A trip from 'Who are you?' to long-tenured nitro Funny Car driver
In a 60-plus-year career in drag racing, nitro legend Jim Dunn has had a lot of drivers in his car, but none have lasted as long or come from virtually nowhere as his current shoe, Jim Campbell, who is just finishing his seventh season with Jim Dunn Racing.
In a 60-plus-year career in drag racing, nitro legend Jim Dunn has had a lot of drivers in his car, starting, of course, with himself, for decades, as well as his son, Mike, Al Hofmann, Kenji Okazaki, Tony Bartone, Frank Pedregon, Jerry Toliver,…
'Today is the start of my future': Second-generation Haddock makes first nitro runs
Sixteen-year-old McKailen Haddock's birthday gift from his loving father, Funny Car veteran Terry Haddock, was two get-acquainted passes in the family’s Vega-bodied Nostalgia Funny Car on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Monday after the NHRA Nevada Nationals.
“Today is the start of my future.”
The words belong to McKailen Haddock, the 16-year-old son of Funny Car veteran Terry Haddock, whose birthday gift from his loving father was two get-acquainted passes in the family’s Vega-bodied Nostalgia Funny…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2022 NHRA Nevada Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Nevada Nationals 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 2022 NHRA Nevada Nationals
The NHRA Nevada Nationals, the penultimate event of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, played out before a packed house at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where high drama prevailed and event wins and championships were determined.
NHRA and Pomona: A powerful legacy that dates back more than 70 years
The story of Pomona Raceway, renamed Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in 2006 and soon to be In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, essentially mirrors the history of organized hot rodding: Responsibly minded members of car clubs joined forces with…
NHRA on FOX is live streaming from 2022 SEMA Show
The NHRA will live stream racer interviews, special announcements, and breaking news all week from booth 10,000 at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas
Five things we learned at the NHRA Nevada Nationals
To be quite honest we learned many things in Las Vegas so it was a difficult proposition to narrow them down to just five key moments, but we’ve managed to do just that. Here are the five most important things we’re taking from an incredible NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas
To be quite honest we learned many things in Las Vegas so it was a difficult proposition to narrow them down to just five key moments, but we’ve managed to do just that. Here are the five most important things we’re taking from an incredible NHRA…
Erica Enders joins exclusive company with fifth NHRA Pro Stock championship
Erica Enders became the first NHRA pro driver to clinch a 2022 Camping World Series championship by reaching the final round of the Nevada Nationals and then winning her tenth event of the season.
The list of drivers who have won five or more NHRA Pro Stock championships is short, but it includes some of the best racers the sport has ever produced including Bob Glidden, Warren Johnson, Greg Anderson, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and now Erica Enders.…
Marc Ingwersen rises to contender status in tough Pro Stock Motorcycle class
Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Marc Ingwersen’s improvement in 2022 has been dramatic as he’s solidly in the Top 10 and a legitimate threat to win races.
NHRA does not currently have an award for the most improved racer, but if they did, this year’s edition would almost certainly go to Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Marc Ingwersen. Heading into the 2022 season, Ingwersen had participated in 14 NHRA…
Between racing at The Strip and the SEMA Show, it's busy week in Vegas for Paul Lee
It’s the busiest week of the year for Paul Lee, with the NHRA Nevada Nationals this weekend and the SEMA Show starting Tuesday where he will host a booth representing his many companies and his race team at the aftermarket industry’s big showcase.
It’s the busiest week of the year for Paul Lee, with the NHRA Nevada Nationals this weekend and the SEMA Show starting Tuesday where he will host a boost representing his many companies at the aftermarket industry’s big showcase.
Until Sunday,…
Erica Enders looks to clinch fifth Pro Stock title at NHRA Nevada Nationals
A dominant, magical season has the chance to become a championship year for Erica Enders at this weekend’s NHRA Nevada Nationals, which shows just how incredible the Pro Stock star has been during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
A dominant, magical season has the chance to become a championship year for Erica Enders at this weekend’s 22nd NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which also shows just how incredible the Pro Stock star has been during…
Three-time Funny Car champ Matt Hagan is in win-now mode in Las Vegas
Matt Hagan remains right in the thick of the championship hunt, but the standout driver for Tony Stewart Racing knows he may need to be even better at the final two races of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season if a fourth world title is in his future.
After a runner-up finish at the most recent race in Dallas, three-time NHRA Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan remained right in the thick of the championship hunt. But the standout driver for Tony Stewart Racing knows he may need to be even better at…
Austin Prock: 'I just wish we'd have gotten a better start in the Countdown'
Austin Prock has made big moves during the Countdown the the Championship with a win and a runner-up in Top Fuel but is it enough to keep him in contention for the Camping World NHRA title?
After a slow start, Shawn Langdon looking to finish the season on a strong note
The 2022 Camping World NHRA Top Fuel title might be out of reach, but Shawn Langdon sees no reason why he can't be a factor at the final two events of the season.
The 2022 California Hot Rod Reunion is this weekend in Bakersfield, Calif.
Come one, come all to Famoso Dragstrip this weekend for the 30th annual California Hot Rod Reunion!
Brittany Force owns the ten fastest runs ever made in a Top Fuel dragster
She's faster than fast, quicker than quick—she is speed! With all ten of the fastest passes ever made in a Top Fuel dragster credited to her team, Brittany Force literally owns the top speed record in that category.
Eddie Krawiec on what it'll take to defeat Matt Smith in 2022
Razor-sharp reaction times, a fast bike, early-round wins, more win lights—and a little bit of luck—will all be needed to take down Matt Smith Racing in 2022.
Why you never count Steve Torrence out
The reigning Top Fuel champion's winning ways have not been the overwhelming force we've come to expect from the Capco Team, but that doesn't mean they aren't dead-set on winning again this year.
Capps, Ashley, and Arana discuss Texas FallNationals wins on WFO Radio podcast
Ron Capps, Justin Ashley, and Hector Arana Jr. joined WFO Radio's Joe Castello to discuss winning the Texas NHRA FallNationals to give inside details behind winning at the event at Texas Motorplex.
Historic duel in Dallas: John Force vs Cruz Pedregon
In 1992 John Force met Cruz Pedregon in the final round in Dallas for a winner-take-all battle and neither driver was backing down! After hitting the wall—twice!—Force was unable to catch Pedregon who blazed the tires all the way across the finish line.
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2022 Texas NHRA FallNationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Texas NHRA FallNationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Texas NHRA FallNationals Weekend Rewind
The Texas NHRA FallNationals was a real Wild West shootout at Texas Motorplex, with lots of drama and big wins. Relive the exciting fourth race of the Countdown to the Championship in our Weekend Rewind.
Different view: Six-time champion Andrew Hines riding from the starting line
The competition in Pro Stock Motorcycle has become progressively stronger, not just this year, but over the last handful. The class demands constant research and development along with very precise application — all things that greatly interest six-…
Five Things We Learned at the Texas NHRA FallNationals
The Texas NHRA FallNationals kicked off the second half of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship at Texas Motorplex and brought us a little bit of clarity about the championship chases. Here’s five things we learned in Dallas.
The Texas NHRA FallNationals kicked off the second half of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship at Texas Motorplex and brought us a little bit of clarity about the championship chases. Here’s five things…
Rain-delay theater: Wild Rides
While we wait out the rain delay at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, enjoy this 2010-vintage look at some of the wild moments on the dragstrip.
Angelle Sampey still striving for perfection, and a fourth world championship
Even after 26 years, Angelle Sampey is her own worst critic. She’s also still hoping to one day make a perfect run. All this from a rider who is the winningest female in NHRA competition, the owner of three world championships and 46 national event wins.
Even after 26 years, Angelle Sampey is her own worst critic. She’s also still hoping to one day make a perfect run. All this from a rider who is the winningest female in NHRA competition, the owner of three world championships and 46 national event…
With six Motorplex Top Fuel wins to his credit, Tony Schumacher knows Texas
With 86 Top Fuel victories on his scorecard, it would make sense that Tony Schumacher would have accumulated impressive achievements at racetracks all across the country. His history at Texas Motorplex is expectedly impressive, and his six event wins there stand above all other drivers in the class.
With 86 Top Fuel victories on his scorecard, it would make sense that eight-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champion Tony Schumacher would have accumulated impressive achievements at racetracks all across the country. His history at Texas…