McPhillips family discusses 2021 season success in Top Alcohol Dragster class
Rich McPhillips Sr. and Jr. joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about their team's success in Top Alcohol Dragster which includes wins this year for McPhillips Jr. and Mat Cummings as well as oversight of Jasmine Salinas' A/Fuel Dragster.
Amazing moment of the week: Dom Lagana fires up Nitro Ninja Funny Car
In a milestone moment in his recovery from his 2020 highway accident, Dom Lagana was behind the wheel of the family's Nitro Ninja Funny Car when it was test-fired prior to being shipped to its new owner, Graeme Cowin, in Australia.
Cruise nights return to Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona
Hundreds of Southern California hot rodders, car lovers, and drag racing fans returned to the world-famous Fairplex to honor Wally Parks' vision, and celebrate the cars as the stars
DSR Top Fuelers test at Indy in advance of Western Swing kickoff next week
Don Schumacher Racing Top Fuel teammates Antron Brown and Leah Pruett were testing this week at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in advance of the start of the Western Swing next weekend in Denver.
Luigi Novelli is on the comeback trail, thanks in part to the NHRA medical team
Veteran NHRA Top Fuel driver Luigi Novelli is on the mend after he suffered a medical emergency at the recent Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Thanks to the NHRA Safety Safari, he hopes to be back in action later this year.
When veteran NHRA Top Fuel driver Luigi Novelli suffered a medical emergency after a Saturday qualifying run at the recent Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the NHRA Safety Safari leaped into action to assist the fallen warrior, saving his…
It's been seven years since John Force led in Funny Car points—Watch him mount his comeback
With Chevrolet and Ford executives watching, John Force and Bob Tasca III paired off for the Funny Car points lead at the 2021 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Ron Capps vs. Terry Haddock: Round-one rematch—Is this Funny Car's unlikely new rivalry?
At the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals, a round one match-up we've seen before had an outcome nobody expected. One race later Capps and Haddock paired up again at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, watch the rematch here!
For Travis Shumake, it's about reconnecting, representing, and just being himself
Drag racing is all about good timing, and for Travis Shumake, the decision to finally fully commit to following in the footsteps of his late father, national event-winning Funny Car driver Tripp Shumake, and to do it as an openly gay driver, just felt right.
Drag racing is all about good timing, and for Travis Shumake, the decision to finally fully commit to following in the footsteps of his late father, national event-winning Funny Car driver Tripp Shumake, and to do it as an openly gay driver, just…
Fan perspective: 70 reasons why NHRA Drag Racing is the best sport on earth
Lou Santini is a comedian, TV and event host, writer, voice actor, broadcaster, and huge NHRA fan. Follow long as he offers his own NHRA 70th anniversary salute with his 70 reasons why NHRA drag racing is great.
by Lou Santini
I attended my first drag races with my dad at Dragway 42 in Salem, Ohio, when I was 10 years old. Our first-row bleacher seats were about 50 feet from the starting line, putting us close at racers’ level.…
Watch! Shawn Langdon prevent catastrophic engine failure in super slow-mo
What's it cost to replace a nitromethane-burning Hemi engine in a Top Fuel dragster? Too much.
No rust: Austin Prock reaches Top Fuel semifinals in fill-in role in Norwalk
After more than a year on the sidelines, Austin Prock turned out to be a super sub for Clay Millican at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, reaching the Top Fuel semifinals in the Parts Plus dragster after Millican had to withdraw Saturday due to an inner ear infection.
Ride along in Tim Wilkerson's nitro Funny Car—But hang on tight!
Funny Car driver and crew chief, Tim Wilkerson, will tell you that all the hard work he and Richard Hartman do happens in the pit. In truth, Wilkerson's got his hands full in the car too!
In-car footage of Greg Anderson as he marches toward Pro Stock win 97
Greg Anderson gave a master's class on driving a Pro Stock Camaro in qualifying at the 2021 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Five things we learned from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Fans persevered through the rain to witness a thrilling and memorable Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, which laid the groundwork for what’s shaping up to be a spectacular summer on the dragstrip.
It took a little extra time this weekend thanks to the dreaded “r” word, but when it’s been two years since fans got to watch NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at beautiful Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, what’s a few more hours?…
Austin Prock to the rescue; how the 2019 rookie of the year got a ride in Norwalk
When Clay Millican had to withdraw from competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals due to an ear infection, the Parts Plus team called on past rookie of the year Austin Prock to fill the saddle. Here's how his Saturday went.
Success at Norwalk just seems to come naturally for Andrew Hines
Hines has simply found ways to win in Norwalk. His five Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals wins at the facility are not only the most in Pro Stock Motorcycle, but it’s the most for any NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competitor.
The conditions haven’t mattered at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park for Andrew Hines.
It’s been hot, cool, rainy, sunny, and cloudy, and Hines has simply found ways to win in Norwalk. His five wins at the facility are not only the most in…
Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Steve Johnson trying to build on impressive win
It’s been more than five weeks since the Pro Stock Motorcycle class last raced, and Steve Johnson still hasn’t stopped celebrating his win at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
It’s been more than five weeks since the Pro Stock Motorcycle class last raced, and Steve Johnson still hasn’t stopped celebrating his win at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The class is back at this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA…
Leah Pruett has her game face on (literally) as team plunges into Norwalk race
Don Schumacher Racing Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett checks in on her Friday from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and what she does to prepare for a run. Tetris anyone?
Justin Ashley after a big result in first Top Fuel appearance in Norwalk
The unprecedented 2020 season means plenty of new experiences in 2021 for Ashley, including racing for the first time at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park this weekend.
Justin Ashley’s first full season was a stellar one in 2020, culminating in the young Top Fuel standout winning NHRA Rookie of the Year honors.
But the abbreviated and unprecedented season also meant plenty of new experiences remained for this…
Red-hot John Force looks to keep rolling, put on a show in Norwalk
John Force Racing doesn’t look as though as it missed most of the 2020 season and the organization, led by iconic Funny Car driver John Force, will now look to put on a show at a track starved for NHRA action.
John Force Racing doesn’t look as though as it missed most of the 2020 season and the organization, led by iconic Funny Car driver John Force, will now look to put on a show at a track starved for NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action, Summit…
See it for yourself! Ford’s Cobra Jet 1400 to run at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Ford’s all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 Mustang will make its 2021 debut at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
It's shocking how few people know this, but Henry Ford's best friend was Thomas Edison. In fact, before any of Ford's automotive businesses began, guess who Ford worked for? Yup, Thomas Edison. So lest anyone think Ford's interest in electric…
Pro Mod title challenger Brandon Snider looks to grab first Norwalk win
While he just missed out on a championship in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series a year ago, Brandon Snider enjoyed every part of the experience of competing for his first NHRA Pro Mod world title.
While he just missed out on a championship in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series a year ago, Brandon Snider enjoyed every part of the experience of competing for his first NHRA Pro Mod world title. The veteran believes it’s made him…
Points leader Bob Tasca III focused on Norwalk repeat, long-term success
As the current Funny Car points leader, Bob Tasca III is prepared for the long haul this season but wouldn’t mind picking up a few more marquee wins.
As the current Funny Car points leader, Bob Tasca III is prepared for the long haul this season. The goal is to be ready and have the car at its best when the Countdown to the Championship begins, but along the way, Tasca wouldn’t mind picking up a…
Erica Enders is nominated for The ESPYS Award for Best Driver—Vote here!
She picked up her fourth Camping World Series Pro Stock championship in 2020 and now Erica Enders is nominated for the ESPYS Award for Best Driver!
VOTE HERE bit.ly/EricaESPY2021
You can vote once every day! Let’s show 'em what we’ve got NHRA fans!
Crew Chief Confidential with Dickie Venables—The horsepower behind Matt Hagan
The Matt Hagan Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car has dominated in Epping for years, but that doesn't mean the tune stays the same. Hear why from the man who tunes the Hellcat's Hemi.
Relive it! Four blistering seconds of fire and fortune Ron Capps and Terry Haddock will never forget
Sunday's wildest round at the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals saw Ron Capps catch fire and Terry Haddock advance to the semifinals in Funny Car. See the aftermath from the top end of the track!
Cruz Pedregon explains equipment changes following Epping incident
After he smacked the wall during last week's TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals, Cruz Pedregon made some small but significant changes to the equipment he uses in his Snap-on Dodge Charger.
The Legends of Epping: Garlits, Muldowney, and Ivo all raced at New England Dragway
58 miles north of Boston lies 1,320-feet of concrete built to harness 330+ mph machines of speed, and showcase the legends of drag racing.
The Garlits name may soon return to the track with "Big Daddy's" great-nephew
Don Garlits’ great-nephew, 29-year-old Chris Garlits, is preparing to begin his own drag racing journey later this season in Super Comp. "Big Daddy" is not actively involved in the effort, but that doesn't stop Chris from wanting to make him proud.
The Garlits surname is one of the most famous and revered names in drag racing history, but, outside of his electric-powered exhibition dragster, fans of “Big Daddy” Don Garlits haven’t had a lot to cheer about since his retirement from Top Fuel…
NHRA on FOX Show Open from the 2021 New England Nationals in Epping, N.H.
NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series racers shined bright in the New England sunlight during the NHRA on FOX broadcast that reached across the nation on the FOX Broadcast Network.
