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From Calvin Rice to John Force, a look at the history of NHRA's all-time winners
One thing that likely will never change in our lifetimes is that John Force is the winningest driver in NHRA history (154 victories and counting), but he wasn't always the GOAT of winners. Here's a historical look back at NHRA's winningest drivers over the decades.
A lot has happened since the last Dragster Insider column, including four straight weekends of national event racing (hence the column’s absence), but one thing that hasn’t changed, and likely will never change in our lifetimes, is…
Texas Motorplex owner Billy Meyer chats about Stampede of Speed spectacular
Texas Motorplex owner Billy Meyer chats with NHRA’s Brian Lohnes about next week’s Stampede of Speed, a weeklong calendar of racing and social events leading up to the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Supercharged moment of the Midwest Nationals: When Josh Hart took down Brittany Force
Did you see it? Two weekends in a row Josh Hart's part-time Top Fuel team proved to the world he's capable of running with (and beating) the best in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Top Fuel Harley champ Ryan Peery
Ryan Peery followed up his breakthrough win at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals a week earlier with a second straight score in Reading, defeating Bill Jackson in the final round, 6.49 to 7.01.
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Fuel Harley champ Ryan Peery
Ryan Peery was the only survivor in a first-round 2020 top-five-rider massacre and raced on to collect his first career Top Fuel Harley victory in his first final-round appearance, beating fellow first-time finalist Tyler Wilson despite the…
Are you ready for some racing? Largest issue ever of NHRA National Dragster!
Buckle in, race fans, and prepare for the biggest issue of National Dragster ever produced: 244 pages of NHRA Drag Racing action from coast to coast. The issue is now online in digital format and in the mail for NHRA Members around the world.
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Buckle in, race fans, and prepare for the biggest issue of NHRA National Dragster…
NHRA Insider podcast: The Truth is the Same in Both Directions
Tony Pedregon and Josh Hart join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Two radically different chats here and one fun show.
Tony Pedregon and Josh Hart join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Lohnes and Pedregon go over who has risen and who has fallen over the last four races, who can get their program righted and who is in big…
The Sports Report: What Nick Isenhower does for an encore
Less than a month after winning the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals, Nick Isenhower returned for an encore performance at the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis.
Winning any race in Super Comp is a ridiculously difficult feat given the level of competition that exists today and winning back-to-back races would appear to be significantly more difficult, especially when one of those events is the Dodge//SRT U.…
Behind the scenes of the quickest Top Fuel run of 2021
Astounding! Brittany Force's Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster ran 3.64 seconds at 337 mph at the 2021 NHRA Midwest Nationals. NHRA on Fox's Bruno Massel spoke with Crew Chief David Grubnic to find out what made it possible.
#StumpBob: Which Top Fuel driver won a national event after failing to qualify?
Which driver won an NHRA national event in Top Fuel after being a DNQ? NHRA historian and statistician Bob Frey cannot be stumped!
Well, you must be talking about one of my favorite people, a Drag Racing Hall of Fame member and a guy who drove one of the baddest (if that’s a word) Top Fuel cars of his era: Clayton Harris.
At the 1973 Summernationals in Englishtown,…
Fanfest, driver autograph session set for Oct. 7 prior to Texas NHRA FallNationals
As part of the Stampede of Speed Fanfest preceding the Texas NHRA FallNationals, stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will take part in an autograph session Thursday, Oct. 7, at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie, Texas.
As part of the Stampede of Speed Fanfest preceding the Texas NHRA FallNationals, stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will take part in an autograph session Thursday, Oct. 7, at…
Stampede of Speed offers six days of racing around Texas NHRA FallNationals
Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, Oct. 2-10, will feature six days of racing events plus a full day of Professional testing before culminating with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, Oct. 2-10, will feature six days of racing events plus a full day of Professional testing before culminating with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
“No one has ever put together a multiday schedule as…
Annual DRAW auction to take place Saturday of Texas NHRA FallNationals
DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, will host the annual DRAW Auction, at the Texas Motorplex during the Texas NHRA FallNationals. DRAW also will be holding a special sale of racing collectibles throughout the event.
DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, will host its single biggest fund-raising activity of the year, the annual DRAW Auction, at the Texas Motorplex during the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
The auction will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9,…
Countdown spoiler Josh Hart making his presence known in Top Fuel playoffs
Top Fuel rookie Josh Hart didn't run enough races to make the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, but with a win in Charlotte and a second-round defeat of points leader Brittany Force in St. Louis, he and crew chief Ron Douglas are playing the spoiler role.
Five things we learned from the NHRA Midwest Nationals
With three races down and four to go in the Countdown to the Championship, here are five things we learned from the St. Louis event.
The 2021 season isn’t over yet, but we can see the finish line on the horizon which means it’s not an exaggeration to call the NHRA Midwest Nationals one of the most important events of the year. Not surprisingly, this year’s edition delivered a lot…
Aaron Stanfield claims Factory Stock championship with Midwest Nationals win
In a dominant performance at World Wide Technology Raceway, 2020 Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield made it two in a row clinching the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown title on the way to his second victory of the season.
In a dominant performance at World Wide Technology Raceway 2020 Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield made it two in a row clinching the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown when his closest competitors, David Barton and…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday Gallery
The final day of the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis did not disappoint and our National Dragster photographers were there to capture every dramatic moment.
Hagan distances himself from the Funny Car field with third win of 2021
After returning from a bout with COVID, Matt Hagan survives a Funny Car slugfest to claim first St. Louis title and recapture the points lead.
Matt Hagan came into the NHRA Midwest Nationals just five points out of the lead in what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive Funny Car points battles in years. He’s leaving St. Louis with a somewhat generous 59 point advantage over the…
By two-thousandths of a second, Enders gets fourth Pro Stock win of the season
Following a dramatic final round win over Dallas Glenn, Erica Enders claims her fourth win of the season and takes back the Pro Stock points lead.
Pro Stock racing has always been close, but few races have been as close, or as dramatic as the St. Louis final round featuring Erica Enders and Dallas Glenn. Enders won her 33rd career race and fourth season but the margin of victory at the finish…
Torrence back on top following ninth Top Fuel win of the season
Three-time Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence reclaims the points lead following a final round win over Mike Salinas in St. Louis.
Steve Torrence says he doesn’t count points, and there is certainly no reason to doubt him, but the three-time Top Fuel world champ clearly didn’t enjoy coughing up the points lead last week in Charlotte when he lost in the semifinals of the DeWalt…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday News and Notes
News and Notes from final eliminations day at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Notes, quotes, photos, videos, and more!
News and Notes from final eliminations day at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Notes, quotes, photos, videos, and more!
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Wow. Just wow.
That was the reaction of most…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday preview
It's raceday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis we’re expecting another capacity crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway as the Countdown to the Championship kicked into high gear. Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Greg Anderson are the leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock. Here's what you need to know.
It's raceday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis we’re expecting another capacity crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway as the Countdown to the Championship kicked into high gear. Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Greg Anderson are the leaders…
Brittany Force, Steve Torrence battle during Midwest Nationals qualifying
Top Fuel championship contenders Steve Torrence and Brittany Force waged a back-and-forth battle during qualifying at the NHRA Midwest Nationals to set them up for Sunday's final eliminations.
Salinas and Anderson hold on to top spots in St. Louis; Hagan bumps Capps
Friday night leaders Mike Salinas and Greg Anderson held on to the top spots during final pro qualifying at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway while Matt Hagan nudged teammate Ron Capps from the top spot in Funny Car.
Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Greg Anderson will lead their prospective pro fields into the first round of eliminations at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. Salinas and Anderson set the pace during Friday’s opening qualifying session in Top Fuel and Pro…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday Gallery
Saturday was a great day to take photographs at World Wide Technology Raceway and our National Dragster photographers took advantage to capture all the color and excitement of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series.
Bo Butner is back in Pro Stock, but don’t call it a comeback
Past NHRA world champion Bo Butner makes his long-awaited return to the Pro Stock class this weekend behind the wheel of an Elite Motorsports Camaro.
The Pro Stock entry list for the NHRA Midwest Nationals got a lot more interesting last week when former World Champ Bo Butner’s name appeared on it. While Butner officially announced his return during a press conference last month in…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday preview
Friday’s opening qualifying rounds at World Wide Technology Raceway produced a number of great performances and Saturday promises to deliver even more.
The St. Louis event represents the third event in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which means for many NHRA pro teams, it’s a make or break weekend. The championship battles in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock are wide open which means…
Good opening day for rookie Top Fuel ace Josh Hart at Midwest Nationals
Fresh off his Top Fuel win at the DeWalt NHRA Carolina nationals, his second victory of the season, rookie Josh Hart and the R&L Carriers team opened their account Friday at the Midwest Nationals with a strong pass.
McPhillips and Bellemeur adds wins in Race 2 of Virginia doubleheader
Jim Kimbrough, Joe Lisa, and Cody Phillips led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Virginia Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Virginia Motorsports Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Rich McPhillips Jr., Phoenixville, Pa., 5.124, 282.54 def.…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday Gallery
NHRA's photographers canvased the pit area and starting line of World Wide Technology Raceway to bring you all the Friday action from the NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here are some of our favorite images.
