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Auto Club team preps for Western Swing as part of grueling six-week stretch
What goes into preparing a nitro Funny Car for the varying conditions of the Western Swing? Auto Club crew chief Jimmy Prock talks about his preparations as he and driver Robert Hight hope to sweep the Swing for the first time and the busy six weeks ahead.
Angelle Sampey discusses history-making Norwalk victory
Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey sat down with NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss her recent 46th career win in Norwalk and her outlook for the rest of the season.
Rahn Tobler talks Top Fuel engine torque specs
Containing a nitro engine's cylinder pressure means head and main stud clamping forces not seen in any other engine. Rahn Tobler explains how those clamping loads have increased as engine power has reached more than 11,000 hp.
The Bachelorette preview: Top Fuel’s Jordan Vandergriff to compete for love
Be sure to catch the premiere of The Bachelorette tonight with Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff as one of the contestants looking for love. Here's our preview of the upcoming show and an explanation of what may lay downtrack for Vandergriff.
A few months ago, it was announced that Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff would be joining this season of The Bachelorette as a contestant looking for love. …
Carnasciale, Miller, and Oakes lead winners at Numidia Dragway event
Joe Carnasciale, Larry Miller, and Shane Oakes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Numidia Dragway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Joe Carnasciale, Ashaway, R.I., '06 Cavalier, I/SM, 8.960, 151.43 …
Experience, attitude, and effort form Blake Alexander's Funny Car future
Blake Alexander came into the world of NHRA nitro racing a little more than 10 years ago and has solidified a reputation as a driver who can bend and shift with the tide, take calculated risks move forward, and withstand the ebb and flow of an excruciatingly competitive category.
Blake Alexander came into the world of NHRA nitro racing a little more than 10 years ago, and since then, he's solidified a reputation as a driver who can bend and shift with the tide, take calculated risks in order to move forward, and withstand…
J.R. Todd: "No, I don't have a fear of clowns," and a whole lot more
Funny Car's J.R. Todd discusses his recent Toyota "Sponsifier" commercial, the upcoming, Western Swing, and the success of the new GR Toyota Supra body.
Lane doubles up in Comp at Woodburn Dragstrip Division 6 doubleheader
Cody Lane won in Comp at both events of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division doubleheader race at Woodburn Dragstrip.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.268, 280.72 def. Jackie Fricke,…
Altered States, Part 2: Breakage, tears, and fears, but ultimately a success story
Part 2 of the adventure follows our hero through some pretty severe trials and tribulations in pursuit of a competition license. It ain't as easy as it seems ...
“Altered States"
(or How I Spent My Summer Vacation)
Part 2: Sweating It Out at Quaker City
Quaker City Dragway loomed ahead on the highway, beckoning us to come forward and try our luck. My official NHRA…
Watch this weekend's Division 1 and 6 Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway and the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Woodburn Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway and the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Woodburn Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by …
NHRA on FOX team wins six Telly Awards for television video excellence
NHRA and its broadcasting team was recently honored with six prestigious Telly awards for video excellence during the 2021 season and the beginning of the 2022 campaign.
NHRA and its broadcasting team was recently honored with six prestigious Telly awards for video excellence during the 2021 season and the beginning of the 2022 campaign. The team has now been recognized with 25 Telly awards over the past eight years…
Nitro Time Machine: Watch the final rounds from the 1993 Mile-High Nationals
Hop into the Nitro Time Machine for a look back at the final rounds at the 1993 Mile-High Nationals featuring Mike Dunn vs. Doug Herbert, Cruz Pedregon vs. Gordie Bonin, Bob Glidden vs. Warren Johnson, and Dave Schultz vs. John Myers.
Brittany Force holds more Top Fuel track records than anyone
Of the 38 Top Fuel track records in existence, Brittany Force owns 21 of them. Second-place track record holder Clay Millican comes in with 4—albeit those came when he had David Grubnic as his crew chief—who currently tunes for Force.
Eddie Kraewic explains the theory behind Pro Stock Motorcycle front suspension
With fixed rear suspension a Vance & Hines Pro Stock Suzuki motorcycle relies on a slow-rebounding front fork to maximize traction on the rear tire.
Famed NHRA Western Swing ready for kickoff at legendary Bandimere Speedway
Bandimere Speedway will once again play host to the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals July 15-17 as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series kicks off its famed three-race NHRA Western Swing.
Boasting one of the most unique challenges in motorsports, legendary Bandimere Speedway once again plays host to the upcoming 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Thunder…
Cuadra family innovation brings a unique team structure to Pro Stock
With a mix of Frank Iaconio power and Elite Motorsports tuning, data, and setup, Pro Stock's Cuadra family has created a unique team structure with performance goals of their own.
Blake Alexander's most memorable Norwalk moment may not be his Top Fuel win
After winning the 2018 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Top Fuel, Blake Alexander returned to Summit Racing Motorsports Park in a Funny Car the following year. While his results weren't as successful, you will see in this Dodge Tales from the Strip they were nothing short of spectacular.
The explosive power of a nitro Hemi, exposed in slow motion!
The torque and power produced by a 500-cid nitromethane-burning Top Fuel Hemi come from the massive cylinder pressures pushing down on the pistons. If not contained, that pressure will escape the combustion chambers (in this case through the head gasket) and cause devastating results.
While working to qualify his Top Fuel car in Norwalk, Mike Bucher's Hemi experienced a head gasket failure that was caught by NHRA on FOX cameras in super-slow motion.
Josh Hart and team prep for the start of the Western Swing
Top Fuel’s Josh Hart will be taking part in his first Western Swing, but his veteran team, led by Ron Douglas, is getting the R+L Carriers team well-prepped in advance of the Swing-opening event in Denver.
Doug Foley is committed to next-level Top Fuel racing
Now in his third season back in the seat racing for Wallys after a nine-year hiatus, Doug Foley is more committed than ever to bringing the Foley Lewis Racing program to the next level.
When Doug Foley returned to NHRA Top Fuel two seasons ago, it had been nine long years since he'd been part of the nitro scene as a competitor. Now in his third season back in the seat racing for Wallys, Foley is more committed than ever to bringing…
Happy Fourth of July from NHRA
Happy Fourth of July from the NHRA to all of our fans, racers, sponsors, and supporters.
SAN secures Senate, House resolutions recognizing Collector Car Appreciation Day
At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 690 (S. Res. 690) recognizing July 8, 2022 as Collector Car Appreciation Day.
At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 690 (S. Res. 690) recognizing July 8, 2022 as Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). A similar resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (…
NHRA.com presents our Midseason NHRA Awards
As the calendar turns to July, we’re rapidly approaching the midway point of the 2022 season. So far, the show has been spectacular with record-setting performances, surprise winners, and dominant performances by championship favorites. To that end, we’ve polled a handful of NHRA insiders and come up with our mid-season awards.
As the calendar turns to July, we’re rapidly approaching the midway point of the 2022 season. So far, the show has been spectacular with record-setting performances, surprise winners, and dominant performances by championship favorites. To that end…
Altered States: Fear and loathing (and a lot of thrills) on the quarter-mile
It was the summer of 1984, and the challenge was laid down: Could a wannabe-race-car-driver transform from journalist into quarter-mile hero? First of two parts.
I’ve been working at NHRA for a long time — I celebrated 40 years in May — and it’s funny that after all of the things I’ve seen and done and written about (including this column), to…
'I was bracing for a bad one.' Ron Capps recounts scary near-collision in Norwalk
Ron Capps and opponent Dale Creasy Jr. nearly collided in round one of Funny Car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals after Creasy lost traction and veered into Capps' lane. The reigning world champ recounts it all for NHRA.com readers.
Reigning NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps has had a lot of pulse-quickening moments in his long and distinguished career – some good, some bad – but none of them came close to the heart-stopping moment in round one of the recent Summit Racing…
Nine champs crowned in Sportsman competition at Norwalk national event
In addition to the thunderous Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Summit Motorsports Park, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
In addition to the thunderous Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Summit Motorsports Parks, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Matt…
Rob Flynn and Erica Enders: A Whole Lot of Winning Going On
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Brian Lohnes is joined by Rob Flynn and Erica Enders to talk about the incredible seasons both of them are having.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Brian Lohnes is joined by Rob Flynn and Erica Enders to talk about the incredible seasons both of them are having.
For Flynn, tuning the dragster of Mike Salinas has been an…
New issue of National Dragster packed with race coverage, features, and tech
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, spotlighting coverage from the NHRA New England Nationals and NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and packed with other features on NHRA Sportsman racers, 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, spotlighting coverage from the NHRA…