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The Sports Report: Anthony Bertozzi nearly runs the table in Norwalk
Anthony Bertozzi has enjoyed a lot of success in his career, but he’s never had a day like the one he had at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, where his team celebrated three wins and a runner-up finish.
Our regular readers will likely recall The Sports Report story we published last February with two-time NHRA world champion Anthony Bertozzi. The story highlighted Bertozzi’s well-known generosity toward others and the amount of enjoyment…
Ron Capps vs. Terry Haddock: Round-one rematch—Is this Funny Car's unlikely new rivalry?
At the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals, a round one match-up we've seen before had an outcome nobody expected. One race later Capps and Haddock paired up again at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, watch the rematch here!
For Travis Shumake, it's about reconnecting, representing, and just being himself
Drag racing is all about good timing, and for Travis Shumake, the decision to finally fully commit to following in the footsteps of his late father, national event-winning Funny Car driver Tripp Shumake, and to do it as an openly gay driver, just felt right.
Drag racing is all about good timing, and for Travis Shumake, the decision to finally fully commit to following in the footsteps of his late father, national event-winning Funny Car driver Tripp Shumake, and to do it as an openly gay driver, just…
Celebrate the return of NHRA Drag Racing in SoCal in a Pomona Party Suite!
NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will have the opportunity to enjoy the storied event from the comfort of a Quarter-Mile Club party suite in the main tower at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will have the opportunity to enjoy the storied event from the comfort of a Quarter-Mile Club party suite in the main tower at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.…
Fan perspective: 70 reasons why NHRA Drag Racing is the best sport on earth
Lou Santini is a comedian, TV and event host, writer, voice actor, broadcaster, and huge NHRA fan. Follow long as he offers his own NHRA 70th anniversary salute with his 70 reasons why NHRA drag racing is great.
by Lou Santini
I attended my first drag races with my dad at Dragway 42 in Salem, Ohio, when I was 10 years old. Our first-row bleacher seats were about 50 feet from the starting line, putting us close at racers’ level.…
Watch! Shawn Langdon prevent catastrophic engine failure in super slow-mo
What's it cost to replace a nitromethane-burning Hemi engine in a Top Fuel dragster? Too much.
No rust: Austin Prock reaches Top Fuel semifinals in fill-in role in Norwalk
After more than a year on the sidelines, Austin Prock turned out to be a super sub for Clay Millican at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, reaching the Top Fuel semifinals in the Parts Plus dragster after Millican had to withdraw Saturday due to an inner ear infection.
Ride along in Tim Wilkerson's nitro Funny Car—But hang on tight!
Funny Car driver and crew chief, Tim Wilkerson, will tell you that all the hard work he and Richard Hartman do happens in the pit. In truth, Wilkerson's got his hands full in the car too!
In-car footage of Greg Anderson as he marches toward Pro Stock win 97
Greg Anderson gave a master's class on driving a Pro Stock Camaro in qualifying at the 2021 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Five things we learned from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Fans persevered through the rain to witness a thrilling and memorable Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, which laid the groundwork for what’s shaping up to be a spectacular summer on the dragstrip.
It took a little extra time this weekend thanks to the dreaded “r” word, but when it’s been two years since fans got to watch NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at beautiful Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, what’s a few more hours?…
Watson II secures bittersweet Factory Stock Showdown win in Norwalk
Chuck Watson II raced to his first Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown final at the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and won his first race less than three months after his father passed away.
Four years ago Chuck Watson’s father won the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and today the driver from Grosse Ile, Mich., raced to his first Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown final and won his first race less than three months…
Gonzalez picks up second E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod win of season
After qualifying in the top spot to start the day at the 14th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series driver Jose Gonzalez took home the win at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.
After qualifying in the top spot to start the day at the 14th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series driver Jose Gonzalez took home the win at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over the Norwalk track on Sunday, capturing the action on and off the track during eliminations at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Matt Smith dials up something special to race past Steve Johnson for Norwalk victory
Matt Smith stopped Steve Johnson’s impressive run on Sunday in the final round of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, breaking the track E.T. record to earn the victory.
It took every bit of the track E.T. record, but Matt Smith stopped Steve Johnson’s impressive run on Sunday in the final round of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
Smith went 6.782-seconds at 200.56 on his Denso Auto Parts/…
Steve Torrence's Norwalk dominance continues with thrilling win over Force
Steve Torrence continued his stranglehold on Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk on Sunday, winning the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals for the third time in the past four events.
Steve Torrence continued his stranglehold on Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk on Sunday, winning the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals for the third time in the past four events, slipping past Brittany Force in a memorable…
Emotions run high after Pedregon slips past Tasca for first win in three years
On the strength of a holeshot victory in the final round of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Funny Car veteran Cruz Pedregon picked up his first win in more than three years.
It took just one quick look at an emotional Cruz Pedregon on the top end on Sunday to understand just how much this moment meant to him.
On the strength of a holeshot victory in the final round of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the…
Enders' brilliance keys Norwalk win, denies Anderson chance at history
Erica Enders was a stellar .005 on the starting line, holding off Greg Anderson in the Pro Stock final round at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
With an incredible performance on the starting line, Erica Enders ensured that history will have to wait for Greg Anderson.
Enders was a brilliant .005 on the starting line, holding off Anderson in the Pro Stock final round at the Summit Racing…
Sunday News and Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
News and notes during final eliminations at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. This will be updated throughout the remainder of the event.
Clay Millican was on the starting line on Sunday and so was his Parts Plus/Wal Mart dragster, but the veteran was not behind the wheel as he watched Austin Prock pick up a win in the first round in his Top Fuel dragster. An inner ear infection…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals - Sunday preview
After two days of qualifying, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will award winners at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk.
The energy in Norwalk has been palpable all weekend, with fans eager to welcome back the standouts in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series in style after a year away at this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. It’s made for a…
Austin Prock to the rescue; how the 2019 rookie of the year got a ride in Norwalk
When Clay Millican had to withdraw from competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals due to an ear infection, the Parts Plus team called on past rookie of the year Austin Prock to fill the saddle. Here's how his Saturday went.
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over the Norwalk track on a thrilling Saturday, capturing the action on and off the track at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Torrence, Capps, Anderson and Johnson quickest in qualifying at Norwalk
After final qualifying in Norwalk at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson and Steve Johnson take the top spots into raceday.
Steve Torrence and Ron Capps saw their strong runs from Friday hold up to close out qualifying in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively, while Greg Anderson and Steve Johnson made big moves on Saturday to finish in the No. 1 positions in Pro Stock…
Success at Norwalk just seems to come naturally for Andrew Hines
Hines has simply found ways to win in Norwalk. His five Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals wins at the facility are not only the most in Pro Stock Motorcycle, but it’s the most for any NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competitor.
The conditions haven’t mattered at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park for Andrew Hines.
It’s been hot, cool, rainy, sunny, and cloudy, and Hines has simply found ways to win in Norwalk. His five wins at the facility are not only the most in…
Electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 makes record run of 8.12, 171 mph in Norwalk
Bob Tasca III set a new electric-vehicle drag racing record, piloting the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to a run of 8.26, 167 mph during an exhibition pass at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals then came back and ran a stunning 8.12 at 171.97 mph. See both runs!
Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Steve Johnson trying to build on impressive win
It’s been more than five weeks since the Pro Stock Motorcycle class last raced, and Steve Johnson still hasn’t stopped celebrating his win at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
It’s been more than five weeks since the Pro Stock Motorcycle class last raced, and Steve Johnson still hasn’t stopped celebrating his win at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The class is back at this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA…
Leah Pruett has her game face on (literally) as team plunges into Norwalk race
Don Schumacher Racing Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett checks in on her Friday from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and what she does to prepare for a run. Tetris anyone?
Austin Prock to sub in for Clay Millican for remainder of weekend in Norwalk
2019 NHRA Rookie of the Year is set to fill in for Millican, who is suffering from a mild inner ear infection, for the rest of this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Stringer Performance driver and Top Fuel standout Clay Millican will not be driving the Parts Plus dragster for the remainder of this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
Millican has been suffering from a mild…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
After a thrilling round of qualifying on Friday, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will get two more shots at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park on Saturday to close out qualifying.
The fans who braved the rain on Friday at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park were rewarded with a thriller of a qualifying round in all four professional categories to close out the day, setting the stage for what’s expected to be a banner…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over the Norwalk facility on a wet Friday, capturing the action on and off the track at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Champions crowned at JDRL Western Conference Finals in Tulsa
Eight first-time individual champions and host track Osage Tulsa Raceway Park claimed top honors during final eliminations at the 2021 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals, one of two national events in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
Camden Teel (age 6-9), Emma Elliott (10), Tyler Wied (11), Kayden Salter (12), Cole Foster (13), Jada Sexton (14), William Craft (15), and Braiden Chesleigh (16-17) outlasted the field in their respective age groups to claim top honors at the NHRA…