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In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com.
Former NHRA Top Fuel driver…
Tricky Tipster: NHRA Midwest Nationals
Buckle up. This is where the ride gets a bit bumpy. The Countdown to the Championship playoffs for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is about to hit the halfway point with this week’s NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Right now, all four Professional championships are very much up for grabs, but that might not be the case on Monday morning.
Buckle up. This is where the ride gets a bit bumpy. The Countdown to the Championship playoffs for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is about to hit the halfway point with this week’s NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.…
Title chase heats up in St. Louis event powered by Jerry Bickel Race Cars
With the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon headed to its final two races of the 2022 season, the points battle is heating up in the category, with an epic championship duel set to go down over the next two events.
With the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon headed to its final two races of the 2022 season, the points battle is heating up in the category, with an epic championship duel set to go down over the next two events.…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster packed with coverage of crucial races
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, packed with late-summer racing coverage from Brainerd, Indy, and Reading, is available online and in the mail to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE NEW ISSUE
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, packed with late-summer racing…
How former racer Curtis Francois saved and resurrected St. Louis' marquee facility
Twelve years ago, the fate of what today is known as World Wide Technology Raceway was very much in jeopardy until local businessman and developer Curtis Francois bought the property and turned it into the showcase facility that this weekend will host the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
by John Bisci
World Wide Technology Raceway’s compelling story of its narrow escape from the wrecking ball has been told many times, but it never ceases to amaze the listener. In a nutshell, the facility, which included a…
Championship leader Justin Ashley prepared to take fight to St. Louis
After runner-up finishes at the first two Countdown events in Reading and Charlotte, Justin Ashley and the Phillips Connect Top Fuel team took a light break before heading to St. Louis.
Cruz Pedregon's Snap-on Dodge turns pink to support breast cancer patients
Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Tools team will debut a new Socket to Breast Cancer car design to support the Pink Fund in the U.S. and Kelly Shires Foundation in Canada to further their work helping breast cancer patients meet non-medical expenses while they are undergoing treatment.
After making his historic 600th race start and sitting firmly in the Countdown to the Championship standings, Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Tools team will debut a new Socket to Breast Cancer car design to support the Pink Fund in the U.S. and Kelly…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Nichols, Bellemeur lead Lucas Oil Series winners at Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at zMAX Dragway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, led by first-time winner Earl Nichols Jr. in Top Alcohol Dragster.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at zMAX Dragway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Earl Nichols Jr., a former Super Gas…
Countdown Craziness, Hot Takes, and a Potential Record Breaker in St. Louis
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna weigh in with all that has been happening through two races of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna weigh in with all that has been happening through two races of the NHRA Countdown to the…
Relive the action at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals in our Weekend Rewind
Relive the magic, drama, and upsets of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, race two of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.
WWTR foundation continues to collect donations for eastern Kentucky flood victims
The Raceway Gives Foundation, the charitable arm of World Wide Technology Raceway, home of this weekend's NHRA Midwest Nationals, is continuing to collect for the flood victims of eastern Kentucky.
The record rainfall and subsequent flooding of late July dramatically impacted the lives of people in our own community as well as those in eastern Kentucky. Both areas suffered devastating damage, and the communities are rallying together to…
Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event at Virginia Motorsports Park canceled due to weather
With the forecast of Hurricane Ian’s arrival over the weekend and no available dates at the facility, NHRA has made the difficult decision to cancel the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event scheduled for this weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park. The event will not be rescheduled.
With the forecast of Hurricane Ian’s arrival over the weekend and no available dates at the facility, NHR has made the difficult decision to cancel the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event scheduled for this weekend at Virginia Motorsports…
The Sports Report: Dan Fletcher becomes NHRA’s second winningest driver
Dan Fletcher is quick to admit that the odds of him catching John Force for the NHRA win record of 155 races (and counting) are slim and none, but he’s known for quite some time that second-place Frank Manzo, who retired with 105 victories, was well within reach.
Dan Fletcher is quick to admit that the odds of him catching John Force for the NHRA win record of 155 races (and counting) are slim and none, but he’s known for quite some time that second-place Frank Manzo, who retired with 105 victories, was well…
Jake Opatrny will make Top Fuel debut this weekend at NHRA Midwest Nationals
Top Fuel will welcome another young, new hopeful at this weekend's NHRA Midwest Nationals when 28-year-old Jake Opatrny makes his nitro debut at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Top Fuel will welcome another young, new hopeful at this weekend's NHRA Midwest Nationals when 28-year-old Jake Opatrny makes his nitro debut at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Opatrny, a graduate of the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School who…
Motorsports superstar Travis Pastrana gets his 'Baptism by Nitro' in Top Fuel passes
Multi-discipline motorsports superstar Travis Pastrana added some real nitro to his “Nitro Circus" resumé when he made a couple of short passes behind the wheel of Scott Palmer’s Top Fueler at zMAX Dragway Monday after the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Concert, fireworks will add to drama-filled Midwest Nationals Countdown event
With a special fireworks show and a concert by country music star Tim Dugger, the upcoming NHRA Midwest Nationals, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis will be loaded with special events, adding to the memorable three days of racing action in the middle of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
With a special fireworks show and a concert by country music star Tim Dugger helping kick off the weekend, the upcoming 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals on Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis will be loaded with special…
Five Things We Learned at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
The Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals was the second race of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, an event filled with drama, upsets, and a lot of emotion. Here are five big takeaways from the event.
The Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals was the second race of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, an event filled with drama, upsets, and a lot of emotion. Here are five big takeaways from the event.
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Brown, Capps, Stanfield take championship-crucial wins at Betway Carolina Nationals
A wild day of action and points shuffling at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals concluded with Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Aaron Stanfield in the winner’s circle at zMAX Dragway at the conclusion of the second event of the six-race Countdown to the Championship.
A wild day of action and points shuffling at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals concluded with Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Aaron Stanfield in the winner’s circle at zMAX Dragway at the conclusion of the second event of the six-race Countdown to the…
Stevie Jackson gets back in win column in Charlotte event
Two-time world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson picked up his first win in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon since early in the 2021 season, driving to an impressive victory on Sunday at zMAX Dragway as part of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.The event was powered by Pee Dee Fleet.
Two-time world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson picked up his first win in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon since early in the 2021 season, driving to an impressive victory on Sunday at zMAX Dragway as part of the 14th…