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Win the race, win the championship—Matt Smith likes those terms
Going into the Auto Club Finals, Matt Smith enters the racetrack equivalent of his comfort zone. His cool, calm, collected self was on full display at NHRA's 2021 SEMA stage in his sitdown with Brian Lohnes.
Kenny Youngblood on the art and beauty of drag racing
Motorsport artist, and hot rodding icon, Kenny Youngblood has captured and shared some of the most memorable images in drag racing. Hear about his unique perspective on the sport we all love.
Nitro Time Machine: Champions crowned at thrilling 2018 NHRA Finals
When it comes to drama and excitement, it's hard to top the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona and the 2018 edition was one of the best as you'll see in the latest edition of our NHRA Nitro Time Machine.
The Three Wise Men
NHRA Editorial Director Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Sr. Editor Kevin McKenna, and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon all join host Brian Lohnes on this throwdown Auto Club NHRA Finals episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.
NHRA Editorial Director Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Sr. Editor Kevin McKenna, and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon all join host Brian Lohnes on this throwdown Auto Club NHRA Finals episode of the NHRA Insider…
How the Winternationals helped develop Canon's highest-tech professional camera
Motorsports photographer Larry Chen is known around the world for his images, but he calls Pomona his "home track."
At the SEMA Show, he explained how the 2021 NHRA Winternationals helped Canon develop its all-new EOS R3 camera.
Tricky Tipster: Pomona, it all comes down to this
Tricky Tipster is determined to end the season on a strong note so this week, he’s got title hopefuls Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Matt Smith listed as the favorites.
It’s rare to know before an event that you’re going to witness history, but that’s clearly going to be the case this weekend as the Camping World NHRA tour heads to Pomona for the Auto Club NHRA Finals, the last event of the 2021 season.
None of…
Meet Wally Parks' grandson: The voice, the stature, the stories
Brian Lohnes sat down with Wally Parks' grandson, Scott Parks, at the 2021 SEMA Show to relieve some glorious family stories.
Factory X presented by Holley exhibition class to debut during 2022 season
NHRA has announced an exciting new Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class for the 2022 season. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the FX category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock.
NHRA has announced an exciting new Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class for the 2022 season. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the FX category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock and will be reserved for…
Erica Enders or Greg Anderson: Who will claim their 5th Pro Stock championship?
32 points separate these two Pro Stock titans coming into the final race, and Joe Castello and Eric Enders explain why the Auto Club NHRA Finals is a must-watch event this year.
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.
Two-time NHRA Sport Compact world champ Paul Efantis died as…
Steve Torrence on his Championship run, Toyota, and the independent team revolution he helped launch
Steve Torrence talks about the commitment and culture that Team Capco has lived and breathed every race weekend since 2013.
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional and divisional champs finalized
The 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season concluded last weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, finalizing the season’s regional and divisional champs. Here's a complete list of all of the champions.
The 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season concluded last weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, finalizing the season’s regional and divisional champs and also helping crown seven of the nine Lucas Oil world champs to date.…
NHRA icon Joe Amato talks Steve Torrence, single-car teams, and staying focused
Joe Amato has been a fixture of the SEMA Show since his days as one of its board members. He sat down with Brian Lohnes at the 2021 show to talk racing, sponsorship, winning, and what he sees in the next generation of racers.
Street Car Shootout, wheelstanders, and cacklefest highlight Auto Club NHRA Finals
Street Car Shootout, jets, wheelstanders, and a cacklefest are among the special attractions featuring during this weekend's Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
Camping World NHRA pro and Lucas Oil Sportsman series champions will be crowned during this weekend’s Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona but fans will also be treated to a few special features including a Street Car Shootout featuring Rod Tschiggfrie’s…
Karen Stoffer looking to cap strong finish to 2021 with win at Pomona
Karen Stoffer's narrative has changed in her last two Countdown to the Championship appearances, and the Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran has a chance for another big finish heading to this weekend’s Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Karen Stoffer would be the first to admit she’s not always been at her best late in the season earlier in her career. But that narrative has changed in her last two Countdown to the Championship appearances, and the Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran has…
Leah Pruett uses NHRA's SEMA stage to hint at what's coming in 2022
One Team. All Team. Leah Pruett talks Auto Club NHRA Finals, Direct Connection, and prepares us for the big announcements coming for 2022.
Cruz Pedregon on winning national event 1,000 and his 2021 Championship run
Cruz Pedregon put himself right in the thick of the 2021 Funny Car Championship after winning in Las Vegas. He said, "I feel like I'm walking on air, such a great weekend, such a great day."
NHRA announces new Factory Experimental racing class for 2022
Listen to NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes and NHRA's National Tech Director Lonnie Grim explain NHRA's new Factory Experimental racing class at the 2021 SEMA Show.
Ford, Dodge, Chevy, and Toyota factory racing fans, this is the moment you've been waiting for.
Brian Lohnes:
Lonnie is the National Tech director for NHRA, which means he has his hands in a lot of things…
Greg Stanfield, Jimmy Lewis, and Blake Peavler clinch sportsman titles in Las Vegas
Three sportsman championships were decided during last weekend's Division 7 Lucas Oil Series finale in Las Vegas. Stock and Super Comp will be decided in Pomona.
Heading into last weekend’s Division 7 Lucas Oil Series season finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the titles in Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp and Super Gas had already been clinched in favor of Rachel Meyer, Sean…
Grisel, Bellemeur, Freeman take wins at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Casey Grisel, Sean Bellemeur, and Royce Freeman led the list of winners as the 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season wrapped up with the Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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
Casey Grisel, Orangevale, Calif., 5.309, 273.88 …
Ron Capps, Matt Hagan, Cruz Pedregon headline Funny Car championship battle
Although six drivers are still mathematically in contention for the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship, the battle will most likely come down to Ron Capps, Matt Hagan, and Cruz Pedregon at the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals.
With six drivers still mathematically in contention for the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship, the battle would seem to be the most mathematically complex of the four still up for grabs.
Hot off his runner-up at…
Nitro Time Machine: Ormsby, Larson, and Glidden score at '89 NHRA Finals
The 1989 NHRA Finals was an event to remember, especially for Pro winners Gary Ormsby, Bruce Larson, and Bob Glidden, who capped off their world championships with a Pomona victory.
Finals Flashback: 1971 World Finals where upsets and breakage ruled the day
Take a 50-year trip back in history to relive the 1971 NHRA World Finals, where upsets winners and surprising breakage helped decide the world championships.
The 2021 season wraps up next weekend at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona with the Auto Club NHRA Finals, the 57th running of the race that’s colloquially best known as “the World Finals.”
From 1960 through 1964, NHRA’s world champions were…
Travis Shumake completes Funny Car licensing runs with 3.96 blast in Las Vegas
Travis Shumake completed his NHRA Funny Car license runs Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The day, however, was not without challenges for the second-generation Funny Car driver.
Second-generation Funny Car driver Travis Shumake completed all the steps necessary to earn his NHRA Funny Car license during runs Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. If his paperwork is approved by NHRA, Shumake, 37, will become…
Steve Torrence, Brittany Force to battle for Top Fuel championship at Finals
Three-time and reigning Top Fuel world champ Steve Torrence will enter the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals with a commanding 105-point lead over 2017 champ Brittany Force. Here's a look at the scenarios for how each can win the title.
Three-time and reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world champ Steve Torrence will enter the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals with a commanding 105-point lead over 2017 champ Brittany Force. Mike Salinas (-172 points) is also…
Close battle for Pro Stock Motorcycle title features Smith, Johnson, and Sampey
Just 30 points separate the top three riders in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class; Matt Smith, Angelle Sampey, and a surprising Steve Johnson in one of the most competitive championship races in years.
It’s easy to make the argument that the Pro Stock Motorcycle class features the most competitive battle of any of the four NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Professional championships. Just 30 points separate the top three riders in the class;…
It’s Greg Anderson and Erica Enders in classic KB vs. Elite in Pro Stock crown brawl
Barring a miracle, either Greg Anderson or Erica Enders will with a fifth NHRA Camping World Pro Stock world title this year. Here's a look at the scenarios for how each can win the title.
Greg Anderson has been in first place in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock standings every day this season, but his lead has never been more tenuous than it is right now with just one race remaining in the 2021 season.…
Nitro Time Machine: Pro Stock action at the 1985 NHRA Finals
In our latest edition of Nitro Time Machine, we go back to the 1985 NHRA Finals in Pomona to highlight the action in Pro Stock, where Bruce Allen takes on Joe LePone Jr. in the final round.
Enjoy exclusive driver, sponsor interviews from the NHRA booth at SEMA Show
The NHRA booth at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas has once again become the place to meet and listen to stars and sponsors of NHRA Drag Racing. Tuesday through Friday, drivers and others will be stopping by Booth 10,000 to share their thoughts and news with the world in a series of video interviews.
Angie Smith
Matt Jaskol
Leah Pruett
Matt Smith
Camrie Caruso
Antron Brown
Cruz Pedregon
Bob Tasca III
David H. Davies
Justin Ashley
Linda Vaughn
Shelby Williams…
Racers For Christ Golf Tournament will precede season finale in Pomona
The 13th Annual Racers For Christ Golf Tournament will take place Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Mountain Meadows Golf Course in Pomona prior to the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals.
The 13th Annual Racers For Christ Golf Tournament will take place Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Mountain Meadows Golf Course in Pomona prior to the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and there will be a free Taco Bar…