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DSR Performance Block Party to help kick off U.S. Nationals race weekend
The Don Schumacher Racing Performance Block Party, supporting Riley Children’s Foundation, will take place Friday, Sept. 1, at the DSM Precision Manufacturing headquarters in Brownsburg, Ind.
Since 2006, the Don Schumacher Racing organization has proudly supported Riley Children’s Foundation, having raised more than $820,000 for Riley Children’s Health, the only nationally ranked pediatric children’s hospital in Indiana. For more than a…
We review the top speeds from Topeka's House of Speed—2023 edition
Topeka’s House of Speed can handle all of the heat and any of the speeds that NHRA throws at it. Check out the qualifying run recap from the 2023 Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor.
Bob Tasca III shared his latest Funny Car win with Ford's top car enthusiasts
The fastest Ford has ever gone is with Bob Tasca III at the wheel of his Ford Mustang Funny Car. This week Tasca shared that glory with all of Ford Motor Company.
From the Ford Flathead V-8-powered-cars that ran on the dry lake beds in the 1940s, to the modern-day 11,000-hp nitromethane-burning Ford Mustang Funny Car, nearly all of Ford's highest horsepower and top speed records have come from racing…
FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Series opens Road to the Championship In Brainerd
Back in action for the first time in nearly two months, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is set to return in a major way, with the first race in the category’s new Road to the Championship kicking off this weekend at Brainerd International Raceway.
Back in action for the first time in nearly two months, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is set to return in a major way, with the first race in the category’s new Road to the Championship kicking off this…
Five things we learned at the Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka
The 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park will forever be burned into memory for all in attendance. For some, it was a resurgence, for others, a time to celebrate history in the best way possible. Here are five takeaways from the event.
The 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park will forever be burned into memory for all in attendance. For some, it was a resurgence, for others, a time to celebrate history in the best way possible. Here are five takeaways…
Nine Sportsman champs crowned at final Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka
Nine champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park, including Mike Cotten, who scored in Stock.
Nine champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park, including Mike Cotten, who scored in Stock.
Hunter Green, son of Funny Car and Pro Mod…
Chris Cunningham on how critical Top Fuel power management is in 2023
Austin Prock's crew chief explains the delicate balance of making power and running up against the best tuners in the sport—without exceeding the capability of the equipment
Menards NHRA Nationals Sunday Photo Gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers captured incredible action on and off the racetrack on Sunday at the Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park, and we’ve provided a small sampling in this gallery.
Ashley wins again, Tasca and Enders claim second victories on the season in Topeka
Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley continued an impressive run as he claimed his sixth win of the season, while Bob Tasca III and Erica Enders each claimed their second victories of the year at the Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park.
Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley continued his impressive 2023 season as he defeated defending world champion Brittany Force in the final round and picked up his sixth win of the year on Sunday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor…
Sunday News and Notes from the Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by Pet Armor at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka.
Racing was scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. local time this morning, but Mother Nature had other plans. After an extended delay, we're off and running with the first pair of Top Fuel dragsters.
Brittany Force and Shawn Langdon fly right…
Menards NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
Dramatic weather conditions have been the greatest challenge this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the forecast for raceday at the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals has gone from dreadful to promising. That should be good news for those eager to battle for one of the last trophies up for grabs during the regular season.
After two brutally hot, humid, and sunny days of qualifying at Heartland Motorsports Park, raceday at the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals dawned with a vastly different tone. Drivers were awakened in the early morning hours by bursts of thunder,…
Hight, Torrence, and Glenn lock into No. 1 qualifier awards at the Menards NHRA Nationals
The fields are set at Heartland Motorsports Park, and Sunday is slated to bring vastly different conditions to set the stage for an exciting and challenging raceday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
The final day of qualifying at Heartland Motorsports Park saw two drivers remain in control of the top spot and another edge out his boss to secure the coveted No. 1. The fields are set and Sunday is slated to bring vastly different conditions to…
Hagan, Torrence, and Glenn win the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in Topeka
Heartland Motorsports Park was packed with action on Saturday, as Matt Hagan claimed his second Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge win, Steve Torrence continued his charge with another victory, and Dallas Glenn finally closed the deal.
Funny Car's Matt Hagan powered to his second win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge for Tony Stewart Racing on Saturday at Heartland Motorsports Park, defeating Chad Green in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend's…
Menards NHRA Nationals Saturday Photo Gallery
The ace National Dragster photographers combed the pits with their cameras and captured stunning starting line images on Saturday at the Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park. See Topeka through the lens in this photo gallery.
Schedule update: Sunday start time moved up for Menards NHRA Nationals
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, starting with Top Fuel and then Funny Car and Pro Stock. Gates will open at 7:30 a.m. CT on Sunday at Heartland Motorsports Park.
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
Tuner Mike Guger focused on bringing Buddy Hull forward in Top Fuel
Success in drag racing requires a well-mixed cocktail. Proper parts and pieces, a capable crew, a strong driver, and an apt and ever-learning crew chief are all required for long-term progress and performance. Buddy Hull assembled all of those things prior to the 2023 season, including tapping veteran tuner Mike Guger as his crew chief.
Success in drag racing requires a well-mixed cocktail. Proper parts and pieces, a capable crew, a strong driver, and an apt and ever-learning crew chief are all required for long-term progress and performance. Buddy Hull assembled all of those…
Menards NHRA Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday preview
The final day of qualifying for the Menards NHRA Nationals will set the field in all three professional classes, and it will also serve as a thrilling race-within-a-race as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge is contested.
The Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge is an exciting bonus event that pits the semifinalists from the previous race against one another for a rematch. With cash and valuable Countdown to the Championship bonus points on the line, the winner of two…
Torrence, Hight, and Anderson claim provisional No. 1 spots in Topeka
The first day of qualifying at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor was a scorcher, but the heat didn't hold back Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). They aimed high and went quicker than everyone else to each end the night with a provisional pole.
The first day of qualifying at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor was a scorcher, but the heat didn't hold back Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). They aimed high and went quicker than…
Menards NHRA Nationals Friday Preview
The 13th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals is slated to be a race to remember as drivers in three Professional categories take to the dragstrip in the heart of America.
The 13th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals is slated to be a race to remember as drivers in three of the four…
Scott Palmer saddles up with backing from Professional Bull Riders Teams in Topeka
Popular Top Fuel pro Scott Palmer is saddled up in new livery for this weekend’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, representing the Professional Bull Riders Teams at Heartland Motorsports Park.
If PBR is the most exciting 8 seconds in sports, the organization has found a kindred partner in Scott Palmer, who tears down the racetrack in the fastest 3.7 seconds in sports.
Palmer pilots the PBR Teams Top Fuel dragster, reaching up to 330…
Hough, Misfeldt both score twice at Division 6 doubleheader event in Seattle
Dylan Hough won in Top Dragster and Tom Misfeldt in Sportsman Motorcycle at both races as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Pacific Raceways.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Pacific Raceways:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Ryan Warter, Olallia, Wash., '05 Sunfire, D/SM, 8.417, 163.83 def…
NHRA announces 2023 Sweepstakes featuring five major partnerships
NHRA officials have announced the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes, featuring a host of prizes from five NHRA partners Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Summit Racing Equipment, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
NHRA officials have announced the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes, featuring a host of prizes from five NHRA partners.
NHRA partners Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Summit Racing Equipment, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company are part of…
Pro Stock’s Troy Coughlin Jr. looks to pick up where he left off a month ago
After nearly a month off, the Pro Stock class returns to action this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, which marks the perfect location for standout Troy Coughlin Jr., who claimed the most recent Pro Stock victory last month in Denver.
After nearly a month off, the Pro Stock class returns to action this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, which marks the perfect location for standout Troy Coughlin Jr.
The rising star claimed the most recent Pro Stock victory last month…
Five memorable moments from the history of Heartland Motorsports Park
The NHRA has been holding national events at Heartland Motorsport Park since 1989, and the heroics and histrionics that have taken place could fill a book. Here's a look at just five of the memorable moments at the vaunted Kansas facility.
Alex Laughlin ready for double duty in Funny Car and Comp in Topeka
In addition to his Funny Car driving duties for Jim Dunn Racing, Alex Laughlin will also be competing in Comp eliminator at this year’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park.
In addition to his Funny Car driving duties for Jim Dunn Racing, Alex Laughlin will also be competing in Comp eliminator at this year’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park.
Laughlin, who currently…
New action-packed National Dragster issue chronicles NHRA Western Swing
The vaunted NHRA Western Swing trio of events is the focus of the new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, which is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
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The vaunted NHRA Western Swing trio of events is the focus of the new issue of NHRA National Dragster…
Coming off successful Western Swing, Torrence's Capco boys ready for more
With a win in Seattle and a pair of victories in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, Steve Torrence and the Capco team enter the final stretch of the regular season with renewed confidence and enthusiasm.
Harger, White, Kern, Wilson, and Nelson win titles at Jr. E.T. Finals at Ardmore Dragway
Congratulations to Hutch Harger, Oakley White, Kane Kern, Gage Wilson, and Camron Nelson on winning 2023 NHRA D4 South Central titles during the Jr. E.T. Finals at Ardmore Dragway.
Congratulations to Hutch Harger, Oakley White, Kane Kern, Gage Wilson, and Camron Nelson on winning 2023 NHRA D4 South Central titles during the Jr. E.T.…
NHRA Insider podcast: Talking Topeka with Tony Pedregon and Jim Epler
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Jim Epler join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the upcoming Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Jim Epler join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the upcoming Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor. Lohnes and Pedregon put a fine point on the Western Swing and…