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Troy Coughlin Jr. dedicates NHRA Sonoma Nationals to late friend Kyle Seipel
Pro Stock driver Troy Coughlin, pilot of the JEGS.com Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro, is dedicating his efforts at this weekend's NHRA Sonoma Nationals in memory of friend and former Sonoma Raceway track manager Kyle Seipel, who passed away last month.
For most drag racers, arriving at Sonoma Raceway for this year's 33rd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals will immediately conjure up warm memories of former track manager Kyle "Big Nasty" Seipel, who passed away last month at the age of 50 after a long…
Nitro Time Machine: Johnson brothers score emotional win at '96 Sonoma event
Blaine Johnson captured an emotional Top Fuel win at his and brother Alan’s hometrack at the 1996 Sonoma Nationals. It would be Blaine’s final Top Fuel win as he passed away later that season.
What it takes to build an all-volunteer Funny Car crew
In his nitro Funny Car debut, Chris King rolled into the 2021 Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil with a team of friends and veterans racing for the love of the sport.
The 5,787-foot conundrum that is NHRA’s Western Swing
Going on the road for three weeks in a row with your race car is just one of the challenges of the Western Swing. But it's the 5,787-foot difference between Denver and Sonoma that makes this famed trinity of races a legendary experience.
NHRA on FOX Show Open from Denver—The start of the Western Swing
Success, failure, and the conquering of the Rocky Mountains were on display at the 2021 Dodge SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil, and the start of the 32 NHRA Western Swing.
Crew Chief Confidential: David Grubnic explains the unique starting line in Denver
Brittany Force’s Crew Chief tells NHRA on FOX’s Jamie Howe about the cooling system under Bandimere’s starting line, and how it allows teams to launch harder for the best racing.
Tony Stewart will drive 170-mph electric Cobra Jet 1400 at Winternationals
Three-time NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart recently made some laps in the low-8-second, 170-mph Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 at zMAX Dragway and also will drive the electric-powered Ford at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Robert Hight makes fastest run in NHRA history at the 2017 Sonoma Nationals
Four years ago, during qualifying at the 2017 NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Robert Hight made the fastest run in drag racing history, 339.87 mph, to set the NHRA world on its ear.
Five things we learned from the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals
A near-capacity crowd at Bandimere Speedway witnessed one of the most thrilling NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events of this or any other season as the annual Western Swing kicked off in Denver.
A near-capacity crowd at Bandimere Speedway witnessed one of the most thrilling NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events of this or any other season as the annual Western Swing kicked off in Denver.
The 2020 NHRA Camping World Series…
Joey Haas: Doing everything right as a new Top Fuel racer
Right team. Right driving. Right timing. Right choices. Under the watchful eye of Terry Totten, Haas makes it to the final against Steve Torrence in Denver.
Points leader Jose Gonzalez rolls to win at Bandimere Speedway
Jose Gonzalez continued his standout season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, beating back-to-back world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round at Bandimere Speedway.
Jose Gonzalez continued his standout season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, beating back-to-back world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round at Bandimere Speedway.
The race was the fifth event of the 2021 E3 Spark…
Stephen Bell takes Factory Stock Showdown win at Mile-High Nationals
Stephen Bell drove his Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown winner’s circle at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals in front of a near record-setting crowd.
Stephen Bell drove his Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown winner’s circle from the No. 3 qualifier position at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals in front of a near record-setting crowd. Bell took out Doug…
Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery
National Dragster magazine's photographers were all over Bandimere Speedway on Sunday, capturing the on and off-track action of the final day of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
Matt Hagan puts team Schumacher on the scoreboard for the first time this season
After running the table in 2020 and posting 14 straight Funny Car victories, it was shocking to see the Don Schumacher Racing team struggle to put together a win this season. Entering the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil riding an 0-for-7 streak to start the season, the reigning world champion came to the rescue when he defeated Alexis DeJoria in the final round.
After running the table in 2020 and posting 14 straight Funny Car victories, it was shocking to see the Don Schumacher Racing team struggle to put together a win this season. Entering the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by…
Matt Smith goes back-to-back, scores third win in first six races
There is still a lot of racing left to do in 2021, but if anyone is to keep Matt Smith from winning a fifth NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, it might be best to do it now. Smith won for the third time this year when he topped Eddie Krawiec in the final round of the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil, backing up his most recent win in Norwalk three weeks ago.
There is still a lot of racing left to do in 2021, but if anyone is to keep Matt Smith from winning a fifth NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, it might be best to do it now. Smith won for the third time…
Steve Torrence keeps rolling but Joey Haas has his day in the sun
It’s rare at any drag race when both the winner and runner-up walk away equally as excited, but that helps describe the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil Top Fuel final, where Steve Torrence continued his torrid pace with his fifth win in eight races this season, and Joey Haas enjoyed his best day as a Pro with an impressive runner-up finish.
It’s rare at any drag race when both the winner and runner-up walk away equally as excited, but that helps describe the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil Top Fuel final, where Steve Torrence continued his torrid pace with his…
Sunday news and notes from the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals
News and notes during final eliminations at Bandimere Speedway. This will be updated throughout the remainder of the event.
In case you missed it last night, the final qualifying session for racers in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service featured a lot of drama, perhaps more than it should have. Defending series…
Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
Following two days of intense qualifying, NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pros will battle it out for Wallys on the first leg of the annual Western Swing.
The on-track action at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil has been furious during two days of qualifying, but the real story of the event (so far) is the overflow crowds that packed Bandimere Speedway on Friday and…
J.R. Gray walks away from Pro Mod crash at Dodge//SRT Mile-High Nationals
During the final round of E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service qualifying at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil, J.R. Gray Jr.’s car made contact with the wall and rolled before coming to a stop. He exited the car under his own power.
Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery
National Dragster magazine's photographers were all over Bandimere Speedway on Saturday, capturing the on and off-track action of the second day of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
D'Agnolo doubles at twin JEGS Speed Week events at National Trail Raceway
Peter D'Agnolo scored twice at National Trail Raceway, winning the JEGS SPORTSnationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division event.
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at National Trail Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Jasmine Salinas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.253, 278.17 def. Rich…
Force, Hagan and Smith lead the way after thrilling nighttime qualifying in Denver
The fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals and Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Matt Smith begin final eliminations as the top seeds in their respective categories
The fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals and Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Matt Smith will begin final eliminations as the top seeds in their respective categories
As expected, Saturday’s nighttime qualifying session at…
Angelle Sampey and Karen Stoffer celebrate 25 years of success in Denver
At the 1996 Mile-High Nationals, Angelle Sampey and Karen Stoffer helped make history in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. A quarter-century later they are still going strong and the class has become a home for some of NHRA’s most competitive female racers.
At the 1996 Mile-High Nationals, Angelle Sampey and Karen Stoffer made history in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. A quarter-century later they are still going strong and the class has become a home for some of NHRA’s most competitive female racers…
Champions crowned at JDRL Eastern Conference Finals in Bristol
Camden Teel headlined the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Chassis Craft, outlasting the 6-9 age group to sweep the 2021 Conference Finals events in that category
Camden Teel made it a clean sweep of 2021 Conference Finals events when he outlasted the field in the 6-9 age group at the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Chassis Craft. Teel added the Eastern Conference Finals…
Shawn Fink and his vintage '55 Chevy dominate Mile-High No Time Shootout
Shawn Fink, a veteran of popular “Drag and Drive” events such as Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week and Rocky Mountain Race Week, added another title to his resumé when he wheeled his vintage ’55 Chevy to a win in the Mile-High No Time Shootout, a special event held during Friday qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
Shawn Fink, a veteran of popular “Drag and Drive” events such as Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week and Rocky Mountain Race Week, added another title to his resumé when he wheeled his vintage ’55 Chevy to a win in the Mile-High No Time Shootout, a special…
Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals Saturday preview
Friday’s opening round of under-the-lights pro qualifying presented a challenge to NHRA’s pro teams, but they’ll have two more shots today to conquer Bandimere Speedway as the fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
Friday’s opening round of under-the-lights pro qualifying presented a challenge to NHRA’s pro teams, but they’ll have two more shots today to conquer Bandimere Speedway as the fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
There were…
Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery
National Dragster magazine's photographers were all over Bandimere Speedway on Friday, capturing the on and off-track action of the opening day of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
Nighttime is the right time for Torrence, Hagan, and Smith on Friday in Denver
After a one-year absence, Bandimere Speedway reverberated with the sound of nitro engines as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned for the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals. On Friday, Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, and Steve Johnson turned in the quickest performances in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle respectively.
After a one-year absence, the hills surrounding Denver’s Bandimere Speedway reverberated with the sound of nitro engines as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned for the Dodge/SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals. During Friday’s thrilling…
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Rested and ready, Clay Millican is prepared to make up for lost time
After sitting out the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Clay Millican is ready to resume the fight to make the Countdown to the Championship in Top Fuel.
First and foremost, Clay Millican is feeling much better after an inner-ear infection forced him to withdraw from the recent Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. For those who might not remember, Millican made a qualifying attempt on…