With his 505th start, Doug Kalitta is officially Top Fuel's most experienced driver
With his appearance at this weekend’s Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals, Doug Kalitta is the new owner of an impressive stat: Most events competed in the Top Fuel class in NHRA history at 505.
Doug Kalitta says he didn’t see it coming but suddenly, with his appearance at this weekend’s Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals, he’s the owner of an impressive stat: Most events competed in the Top Fuel class.
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Cruz Pedregon remains confident of making Countdown as regular season ticks down
With just three races remaining in the NHRA regular season, Cruz Pedregon is one position out of a berth in the Countdown to the Championship but remains confident that there's still time to make the playoff field.
Cruz Pedregon has been around this sport long enough and been in enough championship battles to know when it’s time to panic. And even with just three races remaining for him to claw his way uphill into the Countdown to the Championship field, “the…
Greg Anderson could make NHRA history today with second Swing sweep
Greg Anderson has already swept the Western Swing once -- way back in 2004 -- but after winning in Denver two weekends ago and in Sonoma last weekend, he's poised to do something no other NHRA pro has done: Sweep it again.
Greg Anderson has accomplished a lot of things in his Pro Stock career, including four Mello Yello world championships, 93 event wins, and 103 No. 1 qualifying berths, but he enters eliminations at the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest…
Scott Palmer proving he's up for the challenge of racing at his sponsor's event
There’s an awful lot on the line this weekend for Scott Palmer. Not only is he racing at his sponsor’s event, but he’s fighting for not only a first win and also what would be his third straight appearance in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
There’s an awful lot on the line this weekend for Scott Palmer, driver of Tommy Thompson’s Magic Dry Top Fueler. Not only is he racing at his sponsor’s event, the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals, but he’s fighting for not only a…
Career bests for Bob Tasca III has the team on pace for Countdown start
Bob Tasca III and his team had a number of goals in mind after a mid-season restructuring, and all of that is beginning to fall into place for the Motorcraft Ford team. And a pair of career bests this weekend are just part of them.
Overlooked in the thrill of Bob Tasca III’s career-best 3.871 pass that put him on the Funny Car pole Friday night at Pacific Raceways was the speed, 330.63 mph, the veteran racer’s first 330-mph pass.
With the national record still at 339 mph by…
Shawn Reed excited to be racing at home, and back behind the wheel in Top Fuel
For most of the drivers on the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour, a trip to Seattle is a trip far from home, to the furthest northwest reaches of the country, but for Shawn Reed it’s home.
For most of the drivers on the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour, a trip to Seattle is a trip far from home, to the furthest northwest reaches of the country, but for Shawn Reed it’s home.
After a two-month hiatus from the cockpit, Reed will…
Between Sonoma and Seattle, there was no rest for Matt Hartford and team
Before he could ever think about turning a tire in qualifying at Pacific Raceways, Matt Hartford had some work to do after last weekend’s event in Sonoma.
Before he could ever think about turning a tire in qualifying at Pacific Raceways, Matt Hartford had some work to do after last weekend’s event in Sonoma. There was the engine with the rod hanging out of it and damage to the carbon fiber body that…
How Antron Brown became one of NHRA's biggest and brightest stars
Antron Brown stands as one NHRA Drag Racing's biggest and brightest stars. 20 years ago, he stood at the crossroads of a drag racing career. Here's how we got here.
Antron Brown stands today as one of NHRA Drag Racing’s biggest and brightest stars. The three-time Top Fuel world champion exudes energy, charisma, excitement, and a positive vibe that makes it hard to not smile or be uplifted in his presence.…
Funny Car’s Shawn Langdon coming on at the right time heading to Seattle
Shawn Langdon sees an impressive trend from his team heading to an important part of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. The former Top Fuel world champ picked up his first career Funny Car win earlier this year, but with the way…
Antron Brown looks to continue Seattle Top Fuel dominance with fourth straight
Antron Brown has won the Seattle stop on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour the last three years and will be looking for his fourth straight at this weekend’s 32nd annual Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Finding success at the final race of the famed three-race NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Western Swing can be a difficult task, as the physical and mental rigors of three straight races add up. But that hasn’t been the case lately for Antron…
Brittany Force runs fastest speed of 2019 season at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Carquest Top Fuel dragster runs fans fastest speed of 2019 season in first round at NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Brittany Force has not driven the fastest Top Fuel dragster in 2019. Her David Grubnic-tuned Carquest Top Fuel dragster has been to the winner's circle, a more important distinction, certainly, but it is deep down the sheets when it comes to speed.…
Doug Kalitta joins Jason Logan on the hot seat to talk racing Tony Stewart, flying and unicycles
Doug Kalitta grabbed a seat on the hot seat opposite NHRA announcer Jason Logan to answer a series of questions, ranging from which famous driver he'd like another shot at to which kind of plane he likes best -- we've got the video.
Doug Kalitta is no stranger to pressure situations, but he was faced with a new challenge before hopping in his 11,000-horsepower Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster on Sunday. He went back and forth with NHRA announcer Jason Logan to answer questions that…
Jerry Savoie back in championship form at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
2016 world champion Jerry Savoie looks like his old self at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Jerry Savoie's crocodile grin conceals ferocious ability. The 2016 Pro Stock Motorcycle champion won because of two reasons: His incredibile riding ability and the tuning prowess of Tim Kulungian. He looked, for all the world, like a contender again…
Clay Millican ahead of schedule just ahead of Countdown to the Championship
Polesitter chasing first win alongside Mike Kloeber and Jim Oberhofer
“Am I surprised? Yes and no,” Clay Millican answers sheepishly, knowing it’s a cop out. In fairness, the question didn’t leave him much room. What’s he supposed to say when asked about the recent performance of his Parts Plus / Laris Motorsports…
Blake Alexander returns as a defending champion but with plenty of changes
A lot has changed for native Californian Blake Alexander since he won in Sonoma in 2018
A lot has changed in the 12 months since Alexander took home the Wally from Sonoma Raceway. His move from Top Fuel to Funny Car is well-documented. The growing pains of starting a Funny Car team have been covered on NHRA.tv, FS1 and on this website…
Greg Anderson continues to pursue perfection in NHRA Pro Stock
Greg Anderson's singular commitment to dominance makes him one-of-a-kind in NHRA Drag Racing.
Duluth, Minn., is not famous for drag racing. It is famous for hockey, football, and cold weather. That never entered the equation for Greg Anderson, the fastest man to claim the Twin Ports as his hometown. His father raced, sold cars, and…
Eddie Krawiec isn't letting criticism of Harley-Davidson FXDR get in his way
2018 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith isn't happy about the new Harley-Davidson FXDR Pro Stock Motorcycles. Eddie Krawiec isn't going to let that affect his hunt for the 2019 world championship.
Matt Smith expressed his displeasure with the new Harley-Davidson FXDR bodywork multiple times in…
Our dream matchups for the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle
If we got to pick the matchups for the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle, which kicks off during qualifying on Saturday, they would look a whole lot like this.
The Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle features a new format for 2019, adding a dramatic flair to one of the best competitions of the…
Things coming together at right time for Jeg Coughlin Jr. heading to Sonoma
It wasn’t the perfect start to the NHRA Western Swing for Jeg Coughlin Jr. But the five-time world champion in Pro Stock likes how his season is coming together at an ideal time heading into this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
It wasn’t the perfect start to the NHRA Western Swing for Jeg Coughlin Jr. But the five-time world champion in Pro Stock likes how his season is coming together at an ideal time heading into this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway…
Top Fuel’s Richie Crampton hopes team’s positive direction leads to Sonoma win
Richie Crampton isn’t all the way there yet, but he feels like his Kalitta Motorsports team is on the right track heading into this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Richie Crampton isn’t all the way there yet, but he feels like his Kalitta Motorsports team is on the right track heading into this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals at scenic Sonoma Raceway. With the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship quickly…
Western Swing reaches midway point with NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Sonoma Raceway, the scenic facility in the heart of Northern California’s wine country for the second of three races in the famed Western Swing.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Sonoma Raceway for the 32nd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 26-28. The scenic facility in the heart of Northern California’s wine country provides a breathtaking backdrop for the second of…
After frightening Denver crash, Kenny Delco already thinking ahead to Sonoma
Kenny Delco went for a wild ride on Saturday night in Denver but he plans on racing next week in Sonoma.
After crashing his Camaro in a scary top-end crash on Saturday night in Denver, there isn’t a soul on Earth that would blame Kenny Delco if he'd just decided to pack up and head back to his home in New York. The trouble is, Delco doesn’t think that…
Terry McMillen vows to keep fighting for Countdown spot
Nothing ever seems to come easy for Terry McMillen and his Amalie Motor Oil Top Fuel team but he's ready to fight for a spot in the Countdown.
Three aborted qualifying runs and a round one loss was not at all how Terry McMillen wanted to start the Western Swing but the Amalie Top Fuel driver knows a thing or two about battling adversity so he’s prepared to take his lumps and move on to the…
Want to start your own nitro team? Call Aaron Brooks
Veteran crew chief Aaron Brooks offers tuning expertise to a variety of NHRA racers including Greg Carillo, who is racing Top Fuel in Denver.
Last month, Aaron Brooks helped former nostalgia racer Mike McIntire make his transition to the “big show” in Norwalk with his Toyota-bodied Funny Car. Two weeks later, Brooks went to Finland, where he tuned the Top Fuel dragster of aspiring…
Fernando Cuadra’s commitment to family and Pro Stock racing are one and the same
Fernando Cuadra's long journey to success in the Pro Stock class wouldn't happen without his sons, Fernando Jr., Cristian, and David.
It is impossible not to sense the pride in Fernando Cuadra’s voice when he’s asked about the importance of the 2019 Dodge Mile-High Nationals in Denver. Cuadra, a successful Mexican businessman and owner of Corral Boots, is racing for the first…
Vance & Hines Harley team debuts new FXDR-bodied Pro Stock Motorcycles
The new Harley-Davidson FXDR Pro Stock Motorcycle makes its official NHRA debut this weekend with riders Andrew Hines, Eddie Kraweic, and Angelle Sampey.
It’s hard to imagine that a team that’s won five of the first seven races of the season would want to make a major change at mid-season, but the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team didn’t get to where they are by being stagnant. With riders…
Tommy Johnson Jr. believes it’s high time he earned a win in Denver
Four times in four different classes, Tommy Johnson Jr. has been a runner-up at Bandimere Speedway, but he won’t rest until he gets his first win.
Tommy Johnson Jr. has a love-hate relationship with Bandimere Speedway that goes back 35-years. In 1984, Johnson went to the final round of Super Gas at the Dodge Mile-High Nationals only to be turned back by Shawn Langdon’s father, Chad. (Shawn…
Deric Kramer thinking big at home track during Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals
When it comes to his home track, Deric Kramer isn’t afraid to dream big. That’s why his high hopes at Bandimere Speedway, home to this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, include taking over the throne as the dominant Pro Stock racer on the mountain.
When it comes to his home track, Deric Kramer isn’t afraid to dream big. That’s why the Pro Stock standout’s high hopes at Bandimere Speedway, home to this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, include taking over Allen…
Matt Hagan looking for first win at Bandimere Speedway at Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil
Matt Hagan is coming off a win at the NHRA New England Nationals and is chasing his first victory at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
There are still a few items on Matt Hagan’s bucket list he would like to check off, including sweeping the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ famed Western Swing, which begins at this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil…
Del Worsham visits NHRA studio to talk about his driving and tuning careers
NHRA Mello Yello world champion driver and tuner Del Worsham joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about his career, his current role on the Global Electronic Technology Toyota flopper, and everything else in Del Worsham's world,
