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Excitement is building for Tommy Johnson Jr., in a number of different ways
Tommy Johnson Jr., winner of the last Funny Car race in Phoenix, checked in with NHRA's Brian Lohnes on what he's been up to during the racing -- home-build projects and growing an impressive beard -- and about what he expects when racing resumes this summer.
Roll players: A look back at the era when cars were fired up with roller starters
In the period between the advent of the push start and remote engine starters, some tracks used car-engine-powered or electric-powered roller starters that helped racer start their cars in a safer manner. Here's a look back at the practice and the technology involved.
Before NHRA mandated the use of remote starters for Top Fuelers for the 1975 season, the time-honored tradition of starting a Top Fueler was the good-old push start.
In much the same way that you can jump-start your dead-battery, manual…
Wind-tunnel testing with Bob Tasca III's one-third scale Mustang Funny Car
In the never-ending quest for improved performance, Bob Tasca III's team took their one-third scale Ford Mustang Funny Car to the wind tunnel recently to see what advantages could still be gained.
Top NHRA racers look back and ahead at 2020 season in the latest FREE issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine
In addition to our coverage from the Lucas Oil regional event from Dallas, the new issue of National Dragster checks in with the top 10 drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock to review their seasons to date and asked them to take a look into the future. As always, it's free to all and packed with interactive links to double your viewing pleasure.
Hot rod history with Jack Beckman—Episode 3: Why Pomona is hallowed ground for drag racers
Jack Beckman: NHRA Funny Car driver, drag racing instructor, car guy, and hot-rod historian. During this pause in racing action, Jack is taking us through his favorite moments in drag racing history.
Episode 3 of my Hot Rod History series with Dodge and the #DodgeGarage has been released! Check it out! 👇…
NHRA National Dragster wallpaper images (Issue 10, 2020)
Each interactive issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine includes downloadable images for NHRA fans to use as wallpaper for their computers and cellphones.
Click on the links below to get the images. Instructions on how to add them as …
NHRA Time Machine Live highlighted NHRA Pro Stock history
NHRA on FOX lead announcer Brian Lohnes was joined by NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess for an interactive Nitro Time Machine Live to talk Pro Stock history.
NHRA on FOX lead announcer Brian Lohnes was joined by NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess for an interactive Nitro Time Machine Live to talk Pro Stock history.
Tune in at now to NHRA's…
The thrill of victory
The thrill of victory is like no other in motorsports, and NHRA Drag Racers can’t wait to get back to experiencing that winning feeling this summer. Here’s a look back at great NHRA victory celebrations over the decades from the NHRA National Dragster archives.
Former champs John Force and Gary Scelzi to join WFO Radio Live shows this week
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force will appear on WFO Radio Live, Thursday at 2 p.m. Eastern with host Joe Castello while former NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car champion Gary Scelzi will take part in the WFO Radio Live Happy Hour show on Friday at 4 p.m. Eastern.
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force will appear on WFO Radio Live, Thursday at 2 p.m. Eastern with host Joe Castello. Force is about to become a grandfather once again and is sure to bring…
Funny Car star Matt Hagan will host virtual autograph party Thursday on Twitter
Mopar-sponsored NHRA Funny Car star Matt Hagan will host a one-hour virtual autograph session on Twitter Thursday, May 28, from 7-8 p.m. Eastern
Mopar-sponsored NHRA Funny Car star Matt Hagan will host a one-hour virtual autograph session on Twitter Thursday, May 28, from 7-8 p.m. Eastern
Fans can use Twitter to ask/tweet to Hagan for an autograph using his Twitter handle @MattHagan_FC…
NHRA Shop Talk: Cylinder-head basics with Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart
Join NHRA’s Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart for an interactive NHRA Shop Talk to discuss cylinder heads: what they do and what makes them work.
Join NHRA’s Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart for an interactive NHRA Shop Talk to discuss cylinder heads: what they do and what makes them work.
Previously on NHRA Shop Talk:…
Matt Hines is fueling his competitive nature with some radio-control racing
Three-time NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock champion Matt Hines can't put the Harleys of brother Andrew and teammate Eddie Krawiec on the track yet, but he's still racing, competing with radio-controlled cars on a local dirt track.
Jackie Fricke and team ready to pick up great season where they left off
Top Alcohol Dragster frontrunner Jackie Fricke chatted with NHRA’s Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about the strong start to her season and the progression of her team over the last several seasons.
Catch up on the latest NHRA news and notes of the week with Weekend Update
NHRA's Brian Lohnes catches you up on the latest news of the week and takes a look at the week ahead in NHRA Drag Racing.
Famoso's Blake Bowser discusses upcoming National Day of Nitro celebration
Blake Bowser, Vice President and General Manager of Auto Club Raceway Famoso, talks with NHRA's Brian Lohnes about the exciting National Day of Nitro online celebration planned for May 30.
Nitro Time Machine: Paul Longnecker's wild blower boomer at the '78 Gators
Climb into the NHRA Nitro Time Machine with host Brian Lohnes for a trip back to the 1978 Gatornationals, where Top Fuel racer Paul Longnecker had a massive supercharger explosion.
Austin Prock reflects on his amazing 2019 rookie season in Top Fuel
With racing on hold right now, last year’s top rookie, Top Fuel sensation Austin Prock, has had plenty of time to reflect on the 2019 season that earned him the Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future award.
Reigning NHRA Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence takes a look at the season ahead
Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence checked in with NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about his father's surprise birthday gift and his recent wedding and to take a look at the season ahead.
Meyer, Bellemeur collect Lucas Oil Regional victories at Texas Motorplex event
No. 1 qualifiers Megan Meyer and Sean Bellemeur cruised to Lucas Oil Central Regional victories at the Keurig Dr. Pepper Lone Star Nationals presented by Driven Automotive Protection at the Texas Motorplex, the first NHRA points-earning event since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Photos by Robert Grice
No. 1 qualifiers Megan Meyer and Sean Bellemeur cruised to Top Alcohol class victories at the Keurig Dr. Pepper Lone Star Nationals presented by Driven Automotive Protection at the Texas Motorplex. The pair…
Fans will be allowed Saturday at Texas Motorplex Lucas Oil Series event
Thanks to an executive order signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Motorplex will allow fans to attend the Keurig Dr. Pepper Lone Star Nationals presented by Driven Automotive Protection starting Saturday.
Thanks to an executive order signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Motorplex will allow fans to attend the Keurig Dr. Pepper Lone Star Nationals presented by Driven Automotive Protection starting Saturday. Fans will be charged $15 per car…
Megan Meyer and Sean Bellemeur on returning to Lucas Oil Series racing at Texas Motorplex
NHRA Top Alcohol Dragsters and Alcohol Funny Cars return to points-earning competition this weekend.
After two months of patience and preparing, NHRA racers are being called to the staging lanes of Dallas’s famed all-concrete quarter-mile. The re-opening of NHRA drag racing during the COVID-19 pandemic took take a big step forward today at Texas…
Tune in now to watch live Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action on NHRA.tv
The Keurig Dr. Pepper Lone Star Nationals presented by Driven Automotive Protection will be contested on May 22-23 at Texas Motorplex with live coverage of final eliminations on NHRA.tv on Saturday beginning at10:45 am. Central.
The Keurig Dr. Pepper Lone Star Nationals presented by Driven Automotive Protection will be contested on May 22-23 at Texas Motorplex with live coverage on NHRA.tv on Friday and Saturday,…
Nitro Time Machine: Mr. Bazemore's wild ride
Hop into the NHRA Nitro Time Machine with host Brian Lohnes and travel back to the 1993 Springnationals in Columbus, Ohio, and a scary ride for Funny Car racer Whit Bazemore.
The day that Mario Andretti went drag racing in a Tasca Ford-prepped Mustang
Auto-racing superstar Mario Andretti only dabbled once in drag racing, in a Ford vs. Chevy exhibition in Connecticut where Andretti's Tasca Ford-prepped machine won four straight races against a more experienced opponent.
A couple of weeks ago on NHRA.com, I put together a goofy little story about Mario Andretti and his connection with drag…
Denso sponsors NHRA champ's dachshund race to benefit animal charities
Denso Products and Services Americas will sponsor the first-ever Denso 3-Wide Doxie Nationals hosted by its NHRA racing partners, Angie and Matt Smith, to support three animal rescue, adoption, and placement organizations. The May 23 event will be live-streamed on the Smiths' Facebook page at 3 p.m. Eastern.
Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier Denso Corp., is sponsoring the first-ever Denso 3-Wide Doxie Nationals hosted by its NHRA racing partners, Angie and Matt Smith, to support three animal…
Brainerd International Raceway to host car parade for local high-school graduates
Thanks to the generosity of Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd High School students will get to celebrate with a car parade at the track to honor the class of 2020.
With restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many graduating high-school seniors are not going out with the traditional pomp and circumstance of a graduation ceremony, but thanks to the generosity of Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd High…
Crank it up: Ready for a little nitro? Cruz Pedregon has just the thing for you
NHRA Funny Car racer Cruz Pedregon team fired up his Funny Car behind his Brownsburg, Ind., shop. It wasn’t his Snap-on Tools Dodge but rather his California Charger Nostalgia Funny Car, but the nitro sound is just as sweet.
Throwback Thursday: Check out the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action from Dallas in 2019
We're throwing it back to 2019 with the NHRA broadcast of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series sportsman racing action from Dallas to get you ready to see the heavy hitters return to racing this weekend in Dallas.
NHRA returns to racing with the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Central Region event contested on May 22-23, with qualifying on Friday beginning at 5 p.m.
On Saturday competitors in Top Alcohol Funny Car and Top Alcohol Dragster will…
Fulfill your virtual quarter-mile need for speed with these drag racing mobile games
While some of the circle-track crowd has been getting their virtual kicks in iRacing events, there’s no such component for fans of our straight-line sport. Fortunately for us, there are other ways to fulfill our need for speed and the key is right in your pocket or purse: Mobile games.
It’s been a long dry spell for NHRA fans and racers itching for some flame-throwing, gear-shifting competition and while some of the circle-track crowd has been getting their virtual kicks in iRacing events, there’s no such component for fans of our…
This Day in History: Kurt Johnson's 6.98-second pass makes Pro Stock history
On this day in history, May 20, 1994, Kurt Johnson made NHRA Pro Stock history with the first six-second pass in the class' annals. Check out the great throwback video and read the original reporting from NHRA National Dragster magazine.
Reprinted from the pages of NHRA National DRAGSTER
Kurt Johnson, the 30-year-old 1993 NHRA Winston Rookie of the Year, removed any speculation of a sophomore jinx when he made drag racing history May 20 by recording Pro…