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The modern drag racing helmet
Part safety, part personality: NHRA on FOX’s Tony Pedregon talks about the one product every racer installs before they strap into their drag car
Jack Beckman, Erica Enders, and Alex Laughlin welcome Camping World to the NHRA
Drag racers received news that Camping World would become the NHRA’s professional series sponsor at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, and they welcomed the new partnership with open arms
Doug Kalitta on WFO: Midwest Nationals, Camping World, and Eddie Van Halen
Doug Kalitta stopped by WFO Radio to discuss his Top Fuel win at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis. Kalitta talks about the battle for the Camping World Series championship, the rumors of Tony Stewart driving a Top Fuel dragster, and the passing of Eddie Van Halen.
The three runs every drag racing fan was talking about after the Midwest Nationals
Kenny Delco, Leah Pruett, and Alexis DeJoria all walked away from momentous crashes and explosions at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, and race fans were amazed
Dodd, Pitt, and Emmons collect wins at Division 4 season finale in Noble
Sean Dodd, Jacob Pitt, and Gary Emmons, collected wins at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park in Noble, Okla.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Sean Dodd, Double Oak, Texas, '08 Cobalt, C/…
On and off the track, Alex Laughlin fights every day to stay one step ahead of the competition
For Alex Laughlin it’s a toss-up; the battle to remain competitive in the cutthroat Pro Stock class, or the battle to stay on track in the midst of a global pandemic. Both tasks are extremely challenging, and both require undivided attention, yet Laughlin is managing to get along just fine for now.
For Alex Laughlin it’s a toss-up; the battle to remain competitive in the cutthroat Pro Stock class, or the battle to stay on track in the midst of a global pandemic. Both tasks are extremely challenging, and both require undivided attention, yet…
Midwest Nationals Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle racing will finish at FallNats
Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals will be completed during qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals will be completed during qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Action was halted midway through the second round of Pro…
NHRA Member Track Spotlight: SRCA Dragstrip, Great Bend, Kan.
The Sunflower Rod Custom Association (SRCA) Dragstrip, was the site of the National Hot Rod Association’s very first Nationals race in 1955. Sixty-five years later, it’s still going strong, hosting local events, NHRA Division 5 races, and even Hot Rod Magazine Drag Week
NHRA 101: Turbochargers in drag racing
In this UTI NHRA 101, Bruno Massel gives a walkaround of the twin-turbo’d 2JZ engine in his Comp eliminator car. Check out the pair of 58mm inducer (inlet) Garrett turbos breathing through an air-to-water intercooler
'Please don't let this hurt'; Leah Pruett recounts her wild Midwest Nationals crash
NHRA Camping World Top Fuel championship contender Leah Pruett crashed heavily at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil after an apparent chassis failure. She recounts in detail the accident and talks about her Top Fuel championship hopes.
NHRA Camping World Top Fuel championship contender Leah Pruett entered the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil in second place in the points standings, but suffered a setback in round two when her dragster crashed…
Exclusive book excerpt: Don “the Snake” Prudhomme: My Life Beyond the 1320
Our recent review of the new autobiography, Don “the Snake” Prudhomme: My Life Beyond the 1320, stoked so much interest that Prudhomme and his publisher, CarTech, have provided National Dragster with an exclusive excerpt from the book for his fans to enjoy.
My review of the new autobiography, Don “the Snake” Prudhomme: My Life Beyond the 1320, a few weeks ago here stoked a ton of interest…
Mozeris, Hahn win at completion of Wild Horse Pass doubleheader event
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division completed a doubleheader event Sunday at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Joe Mozeris, Phoenix, Ariz., '13 dragster, B/ED, 6.924,…
Three-time Pro Mod world champ Rickie Smith eyes late-season surge in Houston
Rickie Smith has raced just twice during the 2020 season and already has one win, and the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil, Oct. 23-25 at Houston Raceway Park, gives him an opportunity to continue his late-season surge.
Rickie Smith has raced just twice during the 2020 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, but it didn’t take long for the three-time world champion to have an impact.
The savvy veteran won the…
Hagan, Pruett, Enders, Hines look to Houston to solidify championship bids
Matt Hagan has captured two NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world championships and now he and several others have their sights set on titles headed to a pivotal stop during the 2020 season, the upcoming Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
Throughout his standout Funny Car career, Matt Hagan has consistently been in the hunt for a NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world championship. He’s captured two of them and now has his sights set on a third headed to a pivotal stop during…
2020 NHRA schedule adds championship implications to Houston event
The positioning of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 23-25 as the second-to-last professional event of the revised 2020 season will likely turn Houston Raceway Park into drag racing's title town for the first time in history.
The positioning of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil as the second-to-last professional event of the revised 2020 season will likely turn Houston Raceway Park into drag racing's title town for the first time in…
Onboard safety features kept Leah Pruett from harm in wild St. Louis crash
Mopar Top Fuel racer Leah Pruett walked away from one of the wilder incidents in recent memory when her dragster's chassis folded and she took flight in round two of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals. Her team walks us through the safety features that kept her out of harm's way.
Five racers earn National Championship berths at Division 7 Summit Finals
David Myhre, Robert Glass, Udo Richter, Rob Vigesaa (wild card), and Tom Medlin will represent Division 7 at the Summit National Championships in Las Vegas.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
David Myhre, Sheridan, Calif., '15 Racetech, 7.461, 178.00 def. Keith Winters, Las Vegas, Nev.,…
WFO Radio podcast: Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals recap
Join WFO Radio's Joe Castello and NHRA's Alan Reinhart as they recap the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil from World Wide Technology Raceway.
WFO Radio's Joe Castello and NHRA's Alan Reinhart recap the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
St. Louis Pro Mod, Factory Stock to be completed at Houston national event
Pro Mod and NHRA Factory Stock Showdown competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis will now be contested at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park Oct. 23-25.
E3 Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service and the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis will now be contested at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Spring…
NHRA releases 22-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series 2021 schedule
NHRA officials have announced a 22-race 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, launching with the 52nd annual Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway on March 12-14.
NHRA officials have announced a 22-race 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule. Details on Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying days as well as special exhibitions and specialty series that compete at…
Tony Schumacher named Texas Motorplex Legend at upcoming FallNationals
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in the history of the Texas Motorplex, has been named a Texas Motorplex Legend. Schumcher won his first NHRA Top Fuel event at the track in 1999, his first of six wins at the Texas supertrack,
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in the history of the Texas Motorplex, has been named a Texas Motorplex Legend. The award, which was first presented last year, will be presented to Schumacher during the opening ceremonies of the 35th…
Clint Neff leads Monday winners at NHRA Midwest Nationals Sportsman conclusion
Lucas Oil Sportsman eliminations from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil concluded Monday at World Wide Technology Raceway with Clint Neff, Marion Stephenson, Kyle Rizzoli, Christopher Dodd, Ryan Siffring, and Patrick Forster collecting wins.
Lucas Oil Sportsman eliminations from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil concluded Monday at World Wide Technology Raceway with Clint Neff, Marion Stephenson, Kyle Rizzoli, Christopher Dodd, Ryan Siffring, and…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday photo gallery
Shooting this weekend for National Dragster, Marc Gewertz captured the action on and off the track Sunday at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by OPennzoil at World Wide Technology Raceway.
NHRA and Wicked Quick partner for high-speed apparel collection
NHRA has partnered with Wicked Quick for a collection of high-graphic NHRA t-shirts that deliver an aggressive, visual take on speed.
NHRA has partnered with Wicked Quick for a collection of high-graphic NHRA t-shirts that deliver an aggressive, visual take on speed. The licensing partnership was secured by JRL Group, NHRA’s licensing agency.
The partnership brings a sense of…
Tommy Johnson Jr. outruns Matt Hagan in all Mopar Funny Car Final
A pair of Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Cars met for the final round of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, at the finish line it was Johnson by two-thousands of a second.
The World Wide Technology Raceway, located just east of the gleaming stainless steel St. Louis Gateway Arch, returned to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule in 2012 and quickly became known for record-setting performance. After 2020’s…
Doug Kalitta pilots his Top Fuel dragster past Steve Torrence in final round
Steve Torrence blistered the tires right after the launch, while Kalitta blasted straight down the right lane for the win at the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals
With an army of DHL uniforms surrounding the red-shirted men of the Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster team, Doug Kalitta lined up next to Capco Contractors' Steve Torrence for the final run of the 2020 NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Torrence, who was 19-16…
Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Mod, Factory Stock, Sportsman action halted
Due to a unique combination of cold temperatures and wind direction, NHRA officials have postponed the conclusion of racing in the Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and Factory Stock classes, as well as the balance of Lucas Oil Sportsman racing, at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil
Due to a unique combination of cold temperatures and wind direction, NHRA officials have postponed the conclusion of racing in the Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and Factory Stock classes, as well as the balance of Lucas…
Alexis DeJoria walks away after Funny Car body blows off at Midwest Nationals
During the second round of eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Madison, Ill., Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria's Funny Car body blew off. DeJoria exited the car under her own power.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 2-4…
Leah Pruett walks away after Top Fuel crash at Midwest Nationals
During the second round of eliminations at the MoparExpress Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Madison, Ill., Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett’s 2020 dragster broke off and became airborne before coming to a rest. Pruett exited the car under her own power.
To catch all the action of the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 2-4…
Will this be the weekend Paul Lee hoists his first Funny Car Wally?
The 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil brought Paul Lee's first number one qualifier in NHRA Funny Car racing, might it also bring his first win?
"That's what we're open for," said Paul Lee after his round one win. "We just want to make four good runs today. Like we've been making, so, you know, we gotta give ourselves a chance to win, which means going down the track and not beating…