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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Maple Grove Raceway on Friday of the Pep Boys Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Defending Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson ready to defend his crown
Two months ago, Greg Anderson likely wouldn’t have considered himself much of a threat to defend his world championship but has vaulted back into title contention as the Countdown to the Championship playoffs open.
Two months ago, Greg Anderson likely wouldn’t have considered himself much of a threat to defend his world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. But the longtime star has made a swift turnaround in recent weeks, vaulting back…
Former world champ Tanner Gray filling in for Deric Kramer in Reading
A familiar, championship-winning face will be back in the seat at Maple Grove Raceway, as former Pro Stock world champ Tanner Gray will be in action at this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
A familiar, championship-winning face will be back in the seat this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway, as former Pro Stock world champ Tanner Gray will be in action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Gray is serving as a last-minute fill-in for Deric…
Sunday TV coverage from Reading will air on alternate channels in four markets
Due to local programming in select markets, FOX television coverage of final eliminations from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, will air on alternate channels in the Los Angeles, Salt Lake, Seattle, and Tampa markets.
Due to local programming in select markets, FOX television coverage of final eliminations from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals will air on alternate channels in the Los Angeles, Salt Lake, Seattle, and Tampa markets.
Los Angeles: …
Tricky Tipster: Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
As the Countdown to the Championship kicks off in Reading, Tricky Tipster has forecast incoming points leaders Brittany Force, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Matt Smith as the favorites.
This is it. The start of the Countdown to the Championship, where we get to see who’s for real and who has to wait until next year. Obviously, none of the four professional championships will be won at this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in…
Watch this weekend's Division 5 Summit Series E.T. Finals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 Summit Racing Series Finals event from Heartland Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 Summit Racing Series Finals event from Heartland Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are Competition…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Friday preview
The stage is set as the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begins at this weekend’s 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The stage is set for the standouts in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. After a thrilling and record-setting regular season in 2022, dreams of a coveted NHRA world championship come down to the final six races, as the Countdown to the…
Rebounding Kelly Clontz could be a Countdown spoiler in Pro Stock Motorcycle
Kelly Clontz hasn't had the season she expected, but after navigating personal challenges that left her sidelined for a handful of mid-year races, she's riding into this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals with an increased appreciation for her career.
Kelly Clontz hasn't had the season she expected, but after navigating personal challenges that left her sidelined for a handful of mid-year races, the Hughesville, Md., competitor is riding into this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals with an…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown preview: A repeat champ or someone new?
Just four riders in this year’s Countdown to the Championship have previously won a Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, including current points leader Matt Smith. But is this the year to welcome someone new to the club? If so, who will it be?
Of the 10 riders who are competing in this year’s Countdown to the Championship playoffs in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, just four — Matt Smith, Eddie Krawiec, Angelle Sampey, and Jerry Savoie — have previously won a championship. So, what are…
Tony Stewart Racing prepares for Countdown with Indy test session
Just days before the start of the Countdown to the Championship at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, the Tony Stewart Racing entires of Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan tested in Indy.
Nitro Time Machine: Wild Comp eliminator action from the 2015 Reading race
We've all seen weird runs at the dragstrip, but you probably haven't ever seen anything like this qualifying duel between Comp racers Jay Schonberger and Dave Wolkwitz at the 2015 Reading event. You won't believe your eyes.
Counting down to the Countdown, and a conversation with Pro Mod's Tylor Miller
Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to set up this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals and figure out who will be coming out of the gate swinging in the Countdown to the Championship. The second half of the show is a conversation with Virginia Pro Mod winner Tylor Miller.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about Indy, set up this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, and work to figure out who will be coming out of the gate swinging…
Veteran Funny Car pilot Phil Burkart Jr. aiming for rare 'double' in Reading
Phil Burkart Jr. will attempt an unprecedented double this weekend at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals as he looks for victories in both a nitro Funny Car and a Top Alcohol Funny Car.
Phil Burkart Jr. will attempt an unprecedented double this weekend at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals as he looks for victories in both a nitro Funny Car and a Top Alcohol Funny Car. In the 71-year history of the sport, only past world champion Pat…
Warter, Cour, Hauter lead winners at Division 6 Mission Raceway event
Ryan Warter, Sean Cour, and Ed Hauter Jr. led the list of winners are the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Mission Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Mission Raceway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Ryan Warter, Olalla, Wash., '09 Frameworks, D/SM, 8.447, 165.13 def.…
Nitro Time Machine: Highlights from the 1988 Keystone Nationals in Reading
Take a trip back to the 1988 Keystone Nationals in Reading, Pa., and check out the highlights featuring some of NHRA's biggest stars.
Mike Salinas, Cruz Pedregon, Austin Prock test in Indy to prep for Countdown
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series teams prepared to head to the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, Mike Salinas, Cruz Pedregon, and Austin Prock all tested at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Tuesday.
Antron Brown rolling at right time as playoffs open at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Whatever difficulties Antron Brown and his team endured early in the 2022 season appear to have been erased, putting the three-time Top Fuel world champion back on track to compete for another world title.
Whatever difficulties Antron Brown and his team endured early in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season appear to have been erased, putting the three-time Top Fuel world champion back on track to compete for another world title.…
Tony Stewart to return to FOX broadcast booth for NHRA playoff opener
Hall of Fame driver and team owner Tony Stewart is returning to the FOX broadcast booth this weekend as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series kicks off its Countdown to the Championship playoffs with the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Hall of Fame driver and team owner Tony Stewart is returning to the FOX broadcast booth this weekend as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series kicks off its Countdown to the Championship playoffs with the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove…
Pro Stock Countdown preview: After a dominant 2022, what's next for Enders?
History is on the side of Erica Enders because five times in the last six years, and six times overall, the top seed entering the playoffs has delivered a championship in the Pro Stock class.
During her near 20-year career as a Pro, Erica Enders has seen just about everything when it comes to winning (and not winning) the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock title. During her first championship run in 2014,…
Nitro Time Machine: Al Hofmann takes flight at 1994 Reading event
Our latest Nitro Time Machine takes us back to the 1994 Reading event where the Funny Car class stole the show including a wild half-track wheelstand by Al Hofmann.
Indy champs Brown and Capps shift focus to upcoming Countdown playoffs
U.S. Nationals winners Antron Brown and Ron Capps head into the Countdown to the Championship on a high note. Brown and NAPA crew chief Dean Antonelli discuss their plans to keep pace during the playoffs
CMR to ride with Doug Kalitta in Countdown opener at Maple Grove
Top Fuel championship contender Doug Kalitta will start the 2022 NHRA Countdown to the Championship racing a blue and white CMR Construction and Roofing Top Fuel dragster at historic Maple Grove Raceway.
Top Fuel championship contender Doug Kalitta will start the 2022 NHRA Countdown to the Championship racing a blue and white CMR Construction and Roofing Top Fuel dragster at historic Maple Grove Raceway.
The 49-time national event winner…
Funny Car Countdown preview: Can Robert Hight beat the curse of No. 1 seed curse?
Over the last decade, the top seed in the Funny Car Countdown has won the championship just four times over the previous 13 Countdown playoffs. Can Robert Hight reverse that course and go wire to wire?
Although the top seed in the last two NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car Countdown to the Championship battles has emerged as the world champion at season’s end, unlike in Top Fuel, that’s far from the norm in Funny Car.
In fact,…
Steve Torrence and the Capco boys are prepared for upcoming playoffs
With a single goal of a fifth straight championship, Steve Torrence's Capco Contractors crew has spent the last week preparing for the upcoming Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
NHRA Countdown to the Championship to open at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Playoff action in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will heat up in a hurry as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins at one of the fastest tracks on the circuit with thePep Boys NHRA Nationals Sept. 15-18 at Maple Grove Raceway.
Playoff action in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will heat up in a hurry as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins at one of the fastest tracks on the circuit with the 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals on Sept. 15-18 at Maple…
Chun, Lambert, Heriford, Holloway, and Leon win Division 6 Summit Finals
Cooper Chun (Super Pro), Steve Lambert (Pro), Jimmy Heriford (Sportsman), Terry Holloway (Bike), and Omar Leon (Electric Vehicle) won the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions and will represent the divisional at the Summit National championships in Las Vegas,
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions:
SUPER PRO
Cooper Chun, Vancouver, Wash., '04 Rear Engine Dr, 8.259, 152.85 def. T.j. Hinman, Bozeman…
Travis Shumake adds Sheetz for Reading and Charlotte national events
Travis Shumake has announced that Sheetz, a family-owned convenience store chain based in Altoona, Pa., as primary sponsor on the Randy Meyer Racing-owned Top Alcohol Dragster for the upcoming NHRA Pep Boys Nationals and Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Travis Shumake has announced that Sheetz, a family-owned convenience store chain based in Altoona, Pa., as primary sponsor on the Randy Meyer Racing-owned Top Alcohol Dragster for the upcoming NHRA Pep Boys Nationals and Betway NHRA Carolina…
Koretsky family set to unveil numerous updates to Maple Grove Raceway
For the past five months since they’ve purchased Maple Grove Raceway, veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his family have been hard at work on renovations and updates to the historic facility that will be noticeable at the upcoming Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
For the past five months since they’ve purchased Maple Grove Raceway, veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his family, which includes his sons Kenny Jr. and current Pro Stock driver Kyle, have been hard at work on renovations and updates to the…
Top Fuel Countdown preview: Can the No. 1 spot pay off (as usual) for Brittany Force?
Nine times in the last 13 seasons, the top seed in the Countdown to the Championship has gone on to win the Top Fuel world championship. WIll current points leader Brittany Force make it 10 this year, or will Steve Torrence rebound for a fifth straight title?
For the first time in her career, Brittany Force will enter the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship as the top seed in Top Fuel in pursuit of a second world championship. She owns a 20-point edge over second-place…