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Longtime NHRA announcer and Sportsman racer Bob Unkefer passes away
Longtime NHRA Division 4 announcer and Sportsman racer Bob Unkefer passed away on April 11. He was 68.
Longtime NHRA Division 4 announcer and Sportsman racer Bob Unkefer passed away on April 11. He was 68.
Unkefer, who grew up in Liberty, Mo., began attending events at Kansas City International Raceway, where he first began racing and announcing.…
Funny Car fan favorite Tim Wilkerson doesn't mind having a full plate
Funny Car veteran Tim Wilkerson isn't afraid of a little hard work. In fact, hard work is what the man is made of.
Funny Car fan favorite Tim Wilkerson isn't afraid of a little hard work. In fact, hard work is what the man is made of. He's not just the driver of the Levi, Ray & Shoup Ford Mustang nitro Funny Car; he's also the team owner and tuner. But one…
Stanfield claims Super Stock victory again at Texas Sportsman Challenge
Greg Stanfield claimed his second straight Super Stock win in his third straight Division 4 final-round appearance at the Texas Sportsman Challenge at Houston Raceway Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Texas Sportsman Challenge:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Chase Williams, Carthage, Texas, '14 dragster, B/ED, 6.921, 164.15…
Houston memories: Eddie Hill stages a comeback for the ages in Top Fuel (1988)
The upcoming NHRA SpringNationals is scheduled to be the final NHRA national event at Houston Raceway Park. As a salute, we're taking a look at some top moments in track history. Today: Eddie Hill's record-breaking Top Fuel win (1988).
The first Top Fuel competition at Houston Raceway Park at the 1988 SuperNationals was not just a history-shattering event with the first four-second pass in NHRA history,…
Multiclass threat Aaron Stanfield comes by success on the dragstrip naturally
Pro Stock points leader Aaron Stanfield's steady, assertive stance on the racetrack has positioned the third-generation racer as an immediate threat in a class that has christened a well-seasoned veteran as champion in each of the last three seasons.
Pro Stock points leader Aaron Stanfield powered into the 2022 season of NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series with a display of fiercely disciplined focus and well-harnessed horsepower. A steady, assertive stance on the racetrack positioned the…
Angie Smith on Gainesville final, "I was pretty confident going in."
Angie Smith rod her Denso Buell to the Pro Stock Motorcycle final in Gainesville on the strength of a career-best 6.72 and a string of 200-mph runs.
Severance, Gordon win again at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
A week after winning the Four-Wide Nationals, Joey Severance and Doug Gordon were back in the winner's circle at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway at the Pacific Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.311, 274.22…
Female Pro Stock pioneer Shay Nichols: A life well lived (and then some)
Female Pro Stock pioneer Shay Nichols Hoffman lived a fast and exciting life long after she left the class: Fishing boat captain, world-class angler, helicopter pilot, commercial scuba diver, prison chaplain, author, and more.
Among the many great joys I get in crafting this column beyond getting to share the stories of our sport’s legends and trailblazers is the chance to speak with them. Despite my best sleuthing (and I’m pretty good at that), sometimes it’s hard to…
Watch this weekend's Division 4 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Houston Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Houston Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are Rooftec,…
NHRA Insider podcast: A Top Fuel tuner and a Stock/Super Stock crusher
NHRA Top Fuel crew chief David Grubnic and five-time Sportsman world champion Justin Lamb join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.
NHRA Top Fuel crew chief David Grubnic and five-time Sportsman world champion Justin Lamb join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Grubnic is coming off a huge win with Brittany Force and team at the NHRA…
Houston memories: First NHRA four-second Top Fuel pass (1988)
The upcoming NHRA SpringNationals is scheduled to be the final NHRA national event at Houston Raceway Park, which hosted its first event in 1988. As a salute to that long history, we're taking a look at some top moments in track history. Today: NHRA's first four-second Top Fuel pass.
When NHRA reinstated the event name of "Supernationals" for the inaugural NHRA national event at all-new Houston Raceway Park in 1988, no one knew that they’d see history repeat itself in other ways.
At the 1972 NHRA Supernationals held at…
Crew Chief Confidential with Rahn Tobler
After dropping cylinders in the second, third, and fourth qualifying session, Rahn Tobler talks about how the Montana Brands Top Fuel team of Austin Prock turned around their performance coming into the first round of eliminations.
Suzuki Science of Speed: Karen Stoffer's record smashing Gainesville
The making of a Pro Stock Motorcycle record that could stand all year...
Rob Passey talks about hiring nitro legend Johnny West
No team has unlimited resources, nor can any team waste time on the wrong things. That’s why hiring a seasoned pro like West is smart money for small teams
"An expert is a person who has found out by his own painful experience all the mistakes that one can make in a very narrow field."—Niels Bohr
Behind the scenes of filming the Toyota Horsepower Hangover
Hear the real story of who won the Tundra drag race, and what it’s like be Toyota teammates with such a competitive group
PPG renews Tasca Racing sponsorship for 2022 NHRA Camping World season
PPG has renewed its sponsorship of the Tasca Racing team for the 2022 NHRA season. The team’s Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car will display PPG’s colorful livery at the NHRA New England Nationals and the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
PPG has renewed its sponsorship of the Tasca Racing team for the 2022 NHRA season. The team’s Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car will display PPG’s colorful livery at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway in Epping, N.H., and the Pep Boys…
Behind the Scenes with the winners at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas
The thrill of victory was evident for Brittany Force, Ron Capps, and Erica Enders at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. In this exclusive video, go behind the scenes and watch them celebrate and accept well-wishes from their final-round foes.
NHRA set to close out Houston Raceway Park in style with SpringNationals
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to make its final appearance at Houston Raceway Park, closing out a long and illustrious history at the legendary track on April 22-24 with the 35th annual NHRA SpringNationals.
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to make its final appearance at Houston Raceway Park, closing out a long and illustrious history at the legendary track on April 22-24 with the 35th annual NHRA SpringNationals.
The final NHRA…
Weekend Rewind: Four-Wide Nationals
The NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway produced a jackpot of exciting moments for the Camping World Drag Racing Series' fourth stop on the 2022 calendar. Here's a video look back at the weekend.
Lee, Bates, and Fournier repeat winners at Sacramento Heritage race
Forget the Magnificent 7. Get ready for the Triumphant Trio. Currently, Dustin Lee in Nostalgia Eliminator 1, Kin Bates in A/Fuel, and Don Fournier in D/Gas are simply unbeatable in NHRA Heritage Racing Series competition.
Forget the Magnificent 7. Get ready for the Triumphant Trio.
Currently, Dustin Lee in Nostalgia Eliminator 1, Kin Bates in A/Fuel, and Don Fournier in D/Gas are simply unbeatable in NHRA Heritage Racing Series competition. All are defending…
NHRA fans have the chance to bid on Treasures from the NHRA Vault collection
Treasures from the NHRA Vault, an amazing collection of artifacts from the history of the sport of hot rodding, are now up for auction here in an unprecedented online auction event this April and May via Mecum On Time.
Treasures from the NHRA Vault, an amazing collection of artifacts from the history of the sport of hot rodding, are now up for auction here in an…
Five things we learned at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas
Race No. 4 of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series brought the teams back west to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and into the first of two four-wide races. Here’s a look at our five big takeaways from the weekend.
Race No. 4 of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series brought the teams back west to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and into the first of two four-wide races. Two first-time season winners were crowned and two new points leaders…
Brittany Force, Ron Capps, and Erica Enders claim Las Vegas Four-Wide victories
Brittany Force, Ron Capps, and Erica Enders conquered the NHRA Four Wide Nationals following an action packed day at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The NHRA Four Wide Nationals once again provided all the drama that fans have come to expect from the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series as Brittany Force, Ron Capps, and Erica Enders were crowned champions at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor…
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster staff was all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, capturing all of the action on and off the track on the final day of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, videos, and photos from final eliminations day at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Updated throughout the day)
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Crew chief Jim Oberhofer continued to get his feet underneath him in his new role as crew chief for Clay Millican’s Parts Plus dragster, backing up his Q4 effort of 3.75 with a solid 3.76 to advance…
NHRA Four Wide Nationals Sunday preview
After two intense days of qualifying at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the fields are set for final eliminations at the NHRA Four Wide Nationals
NHRA Four Wide racing is nothing if not unpredictable so it stands to reason there will be plenty of surprises as eliminations get underway at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
There was plenty of shuffling during qualifying on Friday and…
Mike Salinas, Ron Capps, and Aaron Stanfield earn top qualifying spots in Las Vegas
After four qualifying sessions, Mike Salinas, Ron Capps, and Aaron Stanfield finished at the leaders at the NHRA Four Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
the fields are set for the first of two Four-Wide events this season with Mike Salinas, Ron Capps, and Aaron Stanfield taking the top qualifying spots in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event features…
Jim Yates on rookie Camrie Caruso: “She’s a student of Pro Stock and she’s passing with flying colors.”
Jim Yates knew he was taking on a big project when he agreed to become the crew chief for Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso but so far, he likes what he sees.
Things happen quickly in the rough and tumble world of Pro Stock and no one knows that better than Jim Yates. Out of the blue late last year, the two-time world champ got a call from Marc Caruso on a Friday; less than a week later he was named as…
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster staff was all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, capturing all of the action on and off the track on the opening day of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
'The Surfer' hopes to ride recent wave of success to first NHRA Funny Car win
The weekend before the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, Jeff "the Surfer" Diehl tuned Don Knoblauch’s Nostalgia Funny Car to victory at the Funny Car Chaos Classic event at Texas Motorplex and is hoping to carry that momentum into his own car this weekend.
The weekend before the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, Jeff Diehl was proudly posing in the Texas Motorplex winner’s circle after tuning Don Knoblauch’s Atomic Punk Nostalgia Funny Car to victory in the B field at the Funny Car Chaos Classic…