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Scag Power Equipment named Official Outdoor Power Equipment Provider
NHRA has announced a new multiyear partnership with Scag Power Equipment, with the industry leader in commercial and residential riding, stand-ons, and walk-behind lawn mowers set to become the Official Outdoor Power Equipment Provider of NHRA.
NHRA has announced a new multiyear partnership with Scag Power Equipment, with the industry leader in commercial and residential riding, stand-ons, and walk-behind lawn mowers set to become the Official Outdoor Power Equipment Provider of NHRA.…
Tony Stewart will run full NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster schedule with Mobil 1
Motorsports legend Tony Stewart will compete full time in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series for McPhillips Racing. Joining Stewart in his quest for victory will be longtime partner Mobil 1.
After making his NHRA driving debut in a Top Alcohol Dragster at last year’s NHRA Nevada Nationals, Tony Stewart is ready to compete full time in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series for McPhillips Racing.
Stewart advanced to the finals in…
Okuhara, Brooks named new tuners for Bob Tasca III’s Funny Car
Veterans Todd Okuhara and Aaron Brooks have been named co-crew chiefs for Bob Tasca III’s Nitro Funny Car. Both have a wealth of NHRA crew chief experience – 31 years between the two of them.
Veterans Todd Okuhara and Aaron Brooks have been named co-crew chiefs for Bob Tasca III’s Nitro Funny Car. Both have a wealth of NHRA crew chief experience – 31 years between the two of them.
“I’m pleased to welcome Todd Okuhara and Aaron Brooks…
Nitro Time Machine: Darrell Gwynn dominates 1989 Keystone Nationals
The Top Fuel field at the 1989 Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway was loaded with talent but as we see in this edition of Nitro Time Machine, no one could touch Darrell Gwynn and the Coors Extra Gold team.
JFR, Kalitta teams, DeJoria and Lee burning nitro in Gainesville Raceway testing
The teams from John Force Racing, Kalitta Motorsports, DC Motorsports (Alexis DeJoria) and Paul Lee are making pre-season testing runs at Gainesville Raceway in advance of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
100 Days Out: A look at major Chicago moments with return approaching
With 100 days remaining before the NHRA stars return to Chicago, here’s a look at some of the record-breaking runs and memorable moments that have taken place at Route 66 Raceway since the track opened in 1998.
For the first time since 2019, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will be racing at Route 66 Raceway, with the 23rd annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance set to take place May 19-21.
With 100 days remaining before…
Stay tuned for a brand-new NHRA.tv experience coming your way soon!
If you are looking for NHRA.tv, our team is in the process of giving you a brand-new NHRA.tv experience. We ask for your patience as we get things ready for you. Look for a big announcement next week.
If you are looking for NHRA.tv, our team is in the process of giving you a brand-new NHRA.tv Experience. We ask for your patience as we get things ready for you. Look for a big announcement next week.
Three-time NHRA Comp eliminator champ Frank Aragona Jr. passes away
Frank Aragona Jr., one of the greatest and fiercest NHRA Competition eliminator racers of the modern era, passed away Feb. 10 after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was 53.
Right Trailers continues support of Pro Stock’s Camrie Caruso
When the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season opens March 9-12 at famed Gainesville Raceway, reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso will make her debut with the new KB Titan Racing team while flying the colors of Right Trailers.
When the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season opens March 9-12 at famed Gainesville Raceway, reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso will make her debut with the new KB Titan Racing team while flying the colors of Right Trailers…
Funny Car icon Bruce Larson: NHRA's original triple-threat Pro driver
When Alex Laughlin, the new driver of Jim Dunn’s Funny Car, races at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, he’ll become just the second driver in NHRA history to have competed in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock at an NHRA national event. Meet Bruce Larson, who did it 30 years before.
When Alex Laughlin, the new driver of Jim Dunn’s Funny Car, takes the green light for his class debut in qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, he’ll become just the second driver in NHRA history to have competed in…
Sick Week street car event sells out for second straight season
The quickest and fastest street cars in the world will once again be on display as Sick Week presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive and is set to appear at NHRA member tracks in Florida and Georgia from Feb. 12-17.
The quickest and fastest street cars in the world will once again be on display as Sick Week presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive and is set to appear at NHRA member tracks in Florida and Georgia from Feb. 12-17.
The popular drag-and-drive event…
Alexis DeJoria unveils new Bandero Tequila paint scheme live on Instagram
Alexis DeJoria unveiled the striking new paint scheme of her Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car live on Instagram Thursday afternoon.
Alexis DeJoria unveiled the striking new paint scheme of herBandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car live on Instagram Thursday afternoon.
The live stream was filmed in the DC Motorsports pit area at Gainesville Raceway, where the team…
Old World Industries, Peak, BlueDEF extend partnerships with NHRA
Old World Industries, the parent company of PEAK and BlueDEF. has been named the presenting sponsor of the Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. PEAK will also continue as the Official Antifreeze of the NHRA and BlueDEF as the Official Diesel Exhaust Fluid of the NHRA.
Old World Industries (OWI), the parent company of Peak and BlueDEF and one of the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket, has been named the presenting sponsor of the Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak…
John Force Racing announces 2023 driver and crew chief lineup
John Force Racing's driver lineup remains the same as 2022 with John Force, Robert Hight, Brittany Force, and Austin Prock returning, but the team has announced significant crew changes as they pursue NHRA Camping World titles in Top Fuel and Funny Car.
John Force Racing will once again feature four full-time hot rods in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. Driven by their returning roster of 2022 drivers, Brittany Force, Robert Hight, Austin Prock, and John Force, the legendary…
NHRA career opportunity: Northwest Division Director
NHRA is seeking applicants for a division director in its Northwest Division to lead all operational aspects of regional and divisional Sportsman racing events.
NHRA is seeking applicants for a division director in its Northwest Division.
Reporting to the Vice President of Racing Administration, this position requires a strong independent leader with proven communication skills to lead all operational…
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing announces 2023 Hall of Fame inductees
John Force, Shelly Anderson Payne, Ron Attebury, Sonny Messner, Carol “Bunny” Burkett, Graeme Cowin, Vinny and Richard Napp, Bob Frey, and Linda Jones will be the newest inductees into the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing’s International Drag Racing Hall of Fame.
John Force, Shelly Anderson Payne, Ron Attebury, Sonny Messner, Carol “Bunny” Burkett, Graeme Cowin, Vinny and Richard Napp, Bob Frey, and Linda Jones will be the newest inductees into the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing’s International…
Tony Stewart Racing prepares for second season of NHRA nitro racing
After a hectic start-up in 2022, the two-car Tony Stewart Racing team featuring Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan is having a far more "normal" off-season as they prepare for the Gainesville season opener.
Gaige Herrera and Dickie Venables on testing, 2023, and how to succeed
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, new Vance & Hines team rider Gaige Herrera and multi-time champion Funny Car crew chief Dickie Venables join host Brian Lohnes to talk about testing, preparing, and what it will take to win in 2023.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, new Vance & Hines team rider Gaige Herrera and multi-time champion Funny Car crew chief Dickie Venables join host Brian Lohnes to talk about testing, preparing, and what it will take to win in…
NHRA Launch – Motorsports Careers program enjoying strong success
The NHRA Launch program continues to boast impressive levels of success, helping present a large number of job opportunities within the industry.
Entering the 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, the NHRA Launch program continues to boast impressive levels of success. The Vance Family Foundation and the NHRA worked together to create the online portal, one that has…
Julie Nataas, Hunter Green named primary drivers for Randy Meyer Racing
Julie Nataas and Hunter Green will serve as the full-time drivers for Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) in the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season.
Julie Nataas and Hunter Green will serve as the full-time drivers for Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) in the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season. Along with Nataas and Green, Randy Meyer Racing will field its pair of Top Alcohol Dragster entries…
Annual DRAW benefit golf tournament helps kick off the 2023 season
The Drag Racing Association of Women will once again be presenting its Annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 8, the Wednesday before the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville.
The Drag Racing Association of Women will once again be presenting its Annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 8, 2023. This is the Wednesday before the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville.
This year…
Foley Lewis Racing names new crew chiefs, announces 2023 Top Fuel schedule
Veteran nitro crewmember Glen Huszar and veteran nitro crew chief Lance Larsen have been named the new co-crew chiefs for Doug Foley and the Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster. The team plans a 10-race campaign in 2023.
Veteran nitro crewmember Glen Huszar and veteran nitro crew chief Lance Larsen have been named the new co-crew chiefs for Doug Foley and the Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster. Huszar was promoted from his role handling the team’s supercharger…
Flav-R-Pac strengthens partnership with John Force Racing
Flav-R-Pac Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, a subsidiary of Oregon Potato Company (OPC) which is owned by Frank Tiegs, will be featured as a primary sponsor on Robert Hight’s Chevy Camaro Funny Car during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Flav-R-Pac Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, a recognized brand of PNW VEG CO., LLC DBA NORPAC, a subsidiary of Oregon Potato Company (OPC) which is owned by Frank Tiegs, will be featured as a primary sponsor on Robert Hight’s Chevy Camaro Funny Car…
Tickets now on sale for Countdown-opening Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Tickets are now on sale for the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, which again serves as the opening race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship on Sept. 14-17 at Maple Grove Raceway.
Tickets are now on sale for the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, which again serves as the opening race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship on Sept. 14-17 at Maple Grove Raceway.
The historic track has…
Leopold, Helms, Longhany lead winners list at Orlando Division 2 opener
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division kicks off at Orlando Speed World Dragway.Wes Leopold, Kevin Helms and Jeff Longhany leading the list of winners.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Wes Leopold, Bethel Park, Pa., '05 Stratus, A/SMA, 7.985,…
Gatornationals to feature special Swamp Rat Alley with historic Don Garlits cars
Along with the incredible on-track action to kick off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will feature a display of five of the most historic cars from legendary driver “Big Daddy” Don Garlits.
Along with the incredible on-track action to kick off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, the hallowed grounds of famed Gainesville Raceway will feature five of the most historic cars from legendary driver “Big Daddy” Don Garlits…
Frank Mancuso: Some good trips and some bad ones for the 'Travel Agent' driver
For every Don Prudhomme and John Force, there's a Funny Car guy who never quite made it to the top, but nevertheless was part of the fabric of the sport. Meet Frank Mancuso, whose Travel Agent Funny Car experienced the ups and downs of the sport.
When it comes to 1970s and ‘80s Funny Cars, especially the privateers and “low-buck” cars, I know I have a “West Coast bias.” Guilty as charged. I grew up at Irwindale Raceway and OCIR, so you can’t blame me, but I know that for every…
Phil Unruh found speed, momentum, and a shot at a title with an unusual approach
Phil Unruh is a guy that likes to think outside of the box, and in last season's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championship competition, his willingness to veer off the beaten path brought him close to the big trophy in Super Gas.
Diverse drag racer Phil Unruh is a guy that likes to think outside of the box, and in last season's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championship competition, his willingness to veer off the beaten path brought him quite close to the big trophy in…
Mick Steele prepares to test the waters with new injected nitro Funny Car
The new injected nitro Funny Car class that will debut in 2023 has garnered a lot of interest since the rules package was confirmed last fall. Now, it appears that former Top Alcohol Dragster racer Mick Steele will be one of the first drivers to take the plunge.
The new injected nitro Funny Car class that will debut in 2023 has garnered a lot of interest since the rules package was confirmed last fall. Now, it appears that former Top Alcohol Dragster racer Mick Steele will be one of the first drivers to…
NHRA Insider podcast: Wilkerson, Ashley, and Caruso are racing into 2023
It’s a rare three-guest show this week on the NHRA Insider as Tim Wilkerson, Justin Ashley, and Camrie Caruso talk about their plans, news, and prep for 2023.
It’s a rare three-guest show this week on the NHRA Insider as Tim Wilkerson, Justin Ashley, and Camrie Caruso talk about their plans, news, and prep for 2023.
The show begins with host Brian Lohnes getting everyone up to speed…