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After dominating four-win season, Thorne becomes a force to be reckoned with
It would be a fair assumption that few people outside of the hardcore Pro Mod fans knew Kris Thorne’s name before the 2022 season launched, but after scoring four 2022 wins and the championship, it’s a sure bet that his name won’t soon be forgotten.
It would be a fair assumption that few people outside of the hardcore Pro Mod fans knew Kris Thorne’s name before the 2022 season launched, but after scoring four wins and outdueling one of the class’ all-time greats to win the world championship…
Two-time Pro Mod champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson sidelined following neck surgery
Two-time NHRA Pro Modified champion Stevie "Fast" Jackson underwent surgery on Monday, December 19, 2022, to repair damage to his neck following multiple high-speed crashes dating back to 2008. Doctors have said he could be sidelined for up to six months while healing.
Two-time NHRA Pro Modified champion Stevie "Fast" Jackson underwent surgery on Monday, December 19, 2022, to repair damage to his neck following multiple high-speed crashes dating back to 2008. Doctors have said he could be sidelined for up to six…
Backstory: What drives Top Fuel's Josh Hart?
Josh Hart wasn't treading lightly when he made his NHRA Top Fuel debut two years ago, and his intensity certainly didn't wane over his sophomore season. When the events of Hart's pre-nitro life are brought into perspective, his assertive stance makes a lot of sense.
Josh Hart wasn't treading lightly when he made his NHRA Top Fuel debut two years ago, and his intensity certainly didn't wane over his sophomore season. In 2022 — his first full schedule as a nitro pilot and team owner — Hart finished in the top 10…
A method to the madness: looking back at John Force’s 2022 season
John Force enjoyed another successful season in 2022 with a win in Charlotte and runner-up finishes in Sonoma and Topeka on his way to a No. 5 finish. Courtesy of Brian Lohnes, here's a closer look at how he did it.
One of the most fascinating things about the sport of drag racing is that the cars are so powerful, the acceleration so off the charts, that wily racers with experience can sometimes kind of make the numbers lie in their favor. John Force had a…
Severance returns to championship form in competitive Top Alcohol Dragster class
In 2002, Joey Severance reclaimed his position as King of the Hill and earned the fifth NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster championship of his career in a category that is displaying increasing parity.
Not long ago, Joey Severance put forth a dominant performance that resulted in four consecutive championships; but from 2019 to 2021, the driver of the J&A Services supercharged Top Alcohol Dragster found himself displaced from the top spot.…
Gordon overcomes midseason crash to win a second Alcohol Funny Car title
Think about being a prizefighter who gets knocked down in the middle rounds of the fight but gets back up and keeps punching and wins the bout. That’s Doug Gordon, your 2022 Top Alcohol Funny Car champion, who recovered from a nasty midseason crash to win the title.
Think about being a prizefighter who gets knocked down in the middle rounds of the fight but gets back up and keeps punching and wins the bout.
Or a hockey player, bruised and battered and sent to the locker room in the second period only to…
After KB Titan merger, Greg Anderson sees greatness ahead with powerful reinforcements
Greg Anderson wasn't able to defend his 2021 Pro Stock championship but that doesn't mean his 2022 season wasn't a success, and he's even more optimistic about his future.
The 2022 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series did not go as planned for this year's incoming Pro Stock champion. For Greg Anderson, who earned his fifth world title in 2021, this year was essentially a tale of two seasons – the first half was an…
Barton makes strong comeback to claim Constant Aviation Factory Stock title
Frustrated by his runner-up finish in the 2021 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, David Barton delivered an all-star performance in 2022 that included three wins and a season championship and a robust total of 712 points.
Frustrated by his runner-up finish in the 2021 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, David Barton went into the 2022 season determined to have a better outcome, and he delivered an all-star performance that included three wins and a season…
Reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso joins KB Titan Racing
Heading into the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso will be one of four drivers racing under the KB Titan Racing banner behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro in Pro Stock.
Heading into the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso will be one of four drivers racing under the KB Titan Racing banner behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro in Pro Stock. The move was…
Powerhouse teams KB Racing, Titan Racing merge to become KB Titan Racing
Following the retirement of founder Ken Black, KB Racing has announced a merger with Titan Racing, to form a team that will now be known as KB Titan Racing. They are expected to field multiple Pro Stock entries during the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing season.
Ken Black had big dreams when he formed KB Racing in 2002, and two decades later, his dreams were more than recognized with 176 total victories and nine world championships in the ultra-competitive NHRA Pro Stock category. At the conclusion of 2022…
NHRA, JEGS partner on long-term extension; JEGS Allstars to take place in Dallas
JEGS will continue as a partner of NHRA as part of a multi-year extension, including the continuation of the longtime JEGS Allstars and JEGS SPORTSnationals. The JEGS Allstars will move to Texas Motorplex in October as part of the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
JEGS, an industry-leading DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-performance automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, will continue as a partner of NHRA as part of a multi-year extension.
The long-term partnership includes the…
Flexjet named title sponsor of NHRA Factory Stock Showdown; schedule expands to 10 events
NHRA has announced that Flexjet, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, has been named the title sponsor of the exciting Factory Stock Showdown class for the upcoming 2023 season.
NHRA has announced that Flexjet, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, has been named the title sponsor of the exciting Factory Stock Showdown class for the upcoming 2023 season. The fan-favorite Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown…
From crew chief to driver, Priddy shows off championship form for Comp title
As a longtime crewmember for the Mountain View Performance team, Ryan Priddy had enjoyed success as a bracket, Top Sportsman, and Factory Stock racer, all of which provided the necessary experience to fuel his drive to the 2022 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Comp world title.
As a longtime crewmember for the Mountain View Performance team, Ryan Priddy certainly knows his way around a race car, but prior to this season, he hadn’t had many opportunities to showcase his skills as a driver, at least on a national stage.…
D’Agnolo takes on the best of the best to win Super Stock championship
The old adage “In order to be the champ, you’ve got to beat the champ” is one of the most over-used clichés in sports, but it just happens to perfectly describe Pete D’Agnolo’s 2022 season and his drive to the NHRA Lucas Oil Series Super Stock world championship.
The old adage “In order to be the champ, you’ve got to beat the champ” is one of the most over-used clichés in sports, but it just happens to perfectly describe Pete D’Agnolo’s 2022 season and his drive to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Super…
Midseason victory launches Stock championship charge for Hidalgo
It took nearly two decades, but Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. was finally able to check a mighty goal off his to-do list when he earned the 2022 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Stock eliminator world title.
It took nearly two decades, but Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. was finally able to check a mighty goal off his to-do list when he earned the 2022 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Stock eliminator world title.
“I just love the challenge and the mental…
Relentless red: The cold, hard numbers behind Erica Enders’ fifth world title
Erica Enders won her fifth Camping World NHRA Pro Stock title thanks to a dominant performance but just how dominant was she? NHRA's Brian Lohnes takes a closer look at the numbers from 2022.
In the world of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing there’s honestly just one overriding statistic that matters; the points count at the end of the season.
That’s the true measuring stick of success and failure in this sport. It is also a number that…
A Little Christmas Miracle
Now that all the drama has died down and the worry beads have mostly been put away, I'd like to share my little Christmas miracle with you.
Over the last 15 years in this column, I've had the honor of eulogizing a lot of drag racers…
Super Comp title rounds out an overall exceptional year of racing for Glenn
Jim Glenn wasn’t planning to run a full schedule in NHRA Super Comp competition, but after some early success, he wisely reconfigured his take on the season and, ultimately, earned his first NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Super Comp championship.
Jim Glenn wasn’t planning to run a full schedule in NHRA Super Comp competition, but after winning the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and then securing a runner-up at the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix one week later, plans changed…
Ron Capps names Tom Buckingham as new assistant crew chief
Three-time and reigning world champion Ron Capps Motorsports has promoted car chief Tom Buckingham to assistant crew chief on the NAPA Toyota Supra Funny Car.
When longtime crew chief John Medlen announced his retirement toward the end of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Series season, the Ron Capps Motorsports team knew they were left with big shoes to fill. For the past six years, Medlen had worked side-by-…
Pulling the Chutes on 2022
On this season-ending episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes reviews the hot news from the PRI Show, takes a retrospective look over the year that was, teases some interesting stuff that is in the news pipeline, and looks forward to the 2023 season.
On this season-ending episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes reviews the hot news from the PRI Show, takes a retrospective look over the year that was, teases some interesting stuff that is in the news pipeline, and…
Implausible scenario transforms into victory for Super Gas champion Locke
It was a longshot, but it was one that Bob Locke had to take. In the end, it paid off, and as he stood in the shadows awaiting the bright lights of the winner’s circle at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, the only thing sparkling more than Locke’s glistening new set of trophies was a gigantic, insuppressible grin.
It was a longshot, but it was one that Whiteland, Ind., Super Gas racer Bob Locke had to take. In the end, it paid off, and as he stood in the shadows awaiting the bright lights of the winner’s circle at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, the only thing…
Q&A: Justin Ashley looks back at successful 2022 season in Top Fuel
Third-year Top Fuel team owner and driver Justin Ashley raced his Phillips Connect Toyota Top Fuel dragster powered by Vita C Energy to three wins and a fourth-place finish in one of the toughest Top Fuel fields in recent history.
Third-year Top Fuel team owner and driver Justin Ashley raced his Phillips Connect Toyota Top Fuel dragster powered by Vita C Energy to three wins and seven final-round appearances. Ashley led the points in the Countdown to the Championship for the…
Elite Motorsports and JEGS announce continued partnership in Pro Stock
After winning two events in 2022, Troy Coughlin Jr. will once again fly the familiar yellow and black colors of JEGS Mail Order on his Elite Motorsports Pro Stock Camaro.
JEGS, a leading online national retailer and distributor of high-performance aftermarket auto parts and accessories, will continue its sponsorship of Elite Motorsports in 2023. The ongoing partnership includes primary sponsorship for Troy Coughlin…
Abbott’s hot start and fast finish leads to first Top Sportsman championship
Lance Abbott came out swinging with two wins and a runner-up in his first three races. By the time it was over, he’d outlasted an extremely competitive field to win his first championship.
Lance Abbott acknowledged that his racing program turned the corner last year after he refined the setup on his six-second Chevy S-10, but his first divisional win in Dallas and a Top 10 finish in the competitive South Central Division provided only…
Fellow racers come in clutch in Hancock’s drive for the Top Dragster championship
Although drag racing is very much a one-on-one sport, Jeremy Hancock learned firsthand how much of a team it takes to win a championship.
Although drag racing is very much a one-on-one sport, Jeremy Hancock learned firsthand how much of a team it takes to win a championship. On the way to his first NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Dragster championship, Hancock was given a mighty…
Kalitta Motorsports and DHL Donate 750,000 Meals to Feeding America with Drive for Purpose Challenge
During four races of the NHRA Countdown in the months of September and October, Kalitta Motorsports along with long-time sponsor DHL donated 750,000 meals to Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States.
During four races of the NHRA Countdown in the months of September and October, Kalitta Motorsports along with long-time sponsor DHL donated 750,000 meals to Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States, to…
Getting Gone: A Look at who held sway on the starting line in Top Fuel in 2022
Brian Lohnes presents a closer look at who did what when it comes to reaction times in Top Fuel during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Now that the dust has settled and the final tabulations have been made, it’s time to start digging through the piles of numbers that the NHRA Nitro Research Department accumulates during the season and analyze what they tell us. Since the 2022 Top…
Jonnie Lindberg prepares new Camaro for TA/FC champ Doug Gordon
Two-time Top Alcohol Funny Car world champion and fabricator Jonnie Lindberg has been busy at his shop in Brownsburg, Ind., preparing a new Camaro for another two-time champion, Doug Gordon.
Tickets now on sale for 2023 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle
Tickets are now on sale for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ return to Seattle for the 34th annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, which takes place July 21-23, 2023 at Pacific Raceways.
Taking a new spot on the famed NHRA Western Swing, tickets are now on sale for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ return to Seattle for the 34th annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, which takes place July 21-23, 2023, at Pacific…