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Charlotte and Las Vegas Motor Speedways step up to help local communities
Charlotte Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway, both home to NHRA Member Tracks that each host to two NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events, are making their facilities available to help during the ongoing pandemic.
zMAX Dragway, part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway complex and host to two NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events, has become the first professional sports venue in the country to serve the community as a remote testing site during…
10 Books Every Racer Should Read
Every expert at the top of their field has one thing in common—they’re reading. So, put this unexpected downtime to good use, grab a book on motorsports, and start building your competitive edge. Robert E. Petersen, Zora Arkus-Duntov, and Wally Parks [shown] were all voracious readers.
A competition on any level, is a competition on every level. Beating the team in the other lane means mastering everything they know—and leveraging something they don’t. But if traditional drag racing expertise gets passed around at tracks and shops…
How Cruz Pedregon Racing is reacting to Indiana's new "stay at home" order
Following Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb's issuance of a "stay at home" declaration for the state, life for many Brownsburg, Ind.-based NHRA teams is about to change. Here's what Cruz Pedregon's Snap-on Tools team is doing.
Watch Eddie Hill make Top Fuel history at the 1992 Gatornationals
Eddie Hill made the quickest run in Top Fuel history, John Force got back into the winner's circle and Warren Johnson dominated in Pro Stock at the 1992 Gatornationals. Watch the full classic broadcast here.
We're throwing it back to the 1992 Gatornationals where you can see all the action, including an incredible Top Fuel final between Eddie Hill and Kenny Bernstein. You can also see 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force get back to…
Weekend Update with Brian Lohnes, March 23: Your Monday NHRA catch-up
NHRA on FOX lead announcer Brian Lohnes checks in with the latest updates from the world of NHRA drag racing with news on KB Racing, Stevie "Fast" Jackson, and more,
Ron Capps discusses taking part in iRacing competition and March Meet success
Don Schumacher Racing / NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car racer Ron Capps joined the NHRA National Dragster podcast to discuss his upcoming participation in the iRacing Replacement Series race and his success at the March Meet in Bakersfield.
2016 Funny Car world champion Ron Capps was an early adopter to simulation racing. The Don Schumacher Racing / NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car racer will take part in the iRacing Replacement Series race at 6 p.…
History class is in session: More than 700 articles covering the legends of drag racing
Enjoy the history of our sport, today by those who helped build it. NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess has authored more than 700 articles covering legends of the sport, trends, cars, events, and remembrances that can be found in the Dragster Insider column archive.
Since 2007, NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess has been telling and sharing "the stories behind the stories" of the history of our sport in his Dragster Insider column
From exclusive interviews with the legends of our sport like Don…
Versatile Troy Coughlin Jr. anxious to launch the next chapter in his driving career
After stints in Top Fuel, Pro Mod, and Top Alcohol Dragster, third-generation racer Troy Coughlin Jr. is ready follow his uncle, Jeg Jr. in the Pro Stock class.
Little known fact; Troy Coughlin Jr. was just hours away from making his official NHRA Pro Stock debut when the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals were postponed. Coughlin was not originally on the Gainesville pre-entry list, but he was on track…
During break, NHRA drivers reach out to fans through social media channels
NHRA drivers might not be able to interact with their fans at the racetrack right now, but they're sharing plenty of talk with them and with others on their social media channels. Here's a quick recap of some of the best of them.
.@JohnForce_FC: "We will get through this. How long will it take? We don't know but let's be positive. I'm ready to go…
Get an inside look at Drew Skillman's Factory Stock Showdown Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
NHRA announcer Joe Castello takes you inside the pits with the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown Ford Mustang Cobra Jet driven by reigning champion Drew Skillman, giving you an inside look at one of the most powerful muscle cars in the world.
Reigning SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown champion Drew Skillman gave NHRA announcer Joe Castello an inside look at his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet in a recent episode of Attention in the Pits, which you can check out below on the…
WATCH: Antron Brown gives a tour of his home shop, including a look at his Jr. Dragsters
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown gives a tour of his shop, including a look at the Jr. Dragsters his children drive, in this behind-the-scenes look.
Piping for Power: How to choose the best headers for your combination
Maximizing exhaust flow is a key element in obtaining peak performance from any high-performance engine. Before you buy your next set of headers, collectors, and/or mufflers, you'll need to understand a lot of factors, and we're here to help.
On this day in history, 1992: Kenny Bernstein breaks the 300-mph barrier
Twenty-eight years ago today, on March 20, 1992, Kenny Bernstein broke the 300-mph barrier at the 1992 Gatornationals. In this archived interview, Bernstein looks back on the accomplishment and the road to the barrier-breaking pass.
Reprinted from the April 3, 1992 issue of National DRAGSTER
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Long after most people have forgotten who won the 1992 Motorcraft Gatornationals, they will remember what took place on that Friday…
Remembering '70s stars Don "the Beachcomber" Johnson and Henry Harrison
For fans of nitro racing in the 1960s and ‘70s, the last week was a double whammy, especially for West Coast fans with the passing of Top Fuel/Funny Car owner/driver Don “the Beachcomber” Johnson and Top Fuel/Funny Car/Fuel Altered pilot and owner Henry Harrison.
For fans of nitro racing in the 1960s and ‘70s, the last week was a double whammy, especially for West Coast fans with the passing of Top Fuel/Funny Car owner/driver Don “the Beachcomber” Johnson and Top Fuel/Funny Car/Fuel Altered pilot and owner…
GALLERY: See photos of Funny Car world champion Ron Capps through the years
Take a trip down memory lane with these historic photos of 2016 Funny Car world champion Ron Capps' career, going all the way back to the 1990s.
Jeg Coughlin Jr. eager to continue his 'fantastic' Pro Stock season
Six-time NHRA world champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom via Skype to talk about year to date, which included a win at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and a big payday at the Wordl Doorslammer Nationals.
Funny Car racer Tommy Johnson Jr. hard at work making candles
Tommy Johnson Jr. remains hard at work on his side-business as a candle maker and showed NHRA on FOX reporter John Kernan around his home shop.
Don Schumacher Racing / M.D. Anderson Funny Car racer Tommy Johnson Jr. is the most recent winner on tour and is keeping busy by working on his side-business as a candle maker [TA…
Letter to NHRA fans from NHRA President Glen Cromwell
NHRA President Glen Cromwell shares his message of gratitude to NHRA fans and looking forward to the resumption of NHRA Drag Racing competition.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Sunoco Race Fuel — but were afraid to ask
NHRA National Dragster caught up with Sunoco Race Fuels, the official fuel of NHRA, to learn more about the gasoline, methanol, and nitromethane that makes drag racing the quickest motorsport on the planet.
ND] Is racing fuel more than just high-octane street gas?
Sunoco Race Fuels are 0% street gas. Our fuels are blended from highly refined components and pure chemicals to produce a fuel that is…
Throwback Thursday: Check out this Wild Rides video from 2008
We're throwing it back to 2008 with this Wild Rides video featuring some of the biggest explosions and crashes in NHRA Drag Racing as well as commentary from the racers that walked away.
Erica Enders and Alex Laughlin give a tour of Elite Motorsports
Elite Motorsports racers Erica Enders and Alex Laughlin gave fans a tour of their Oklahoma shop on Facebook Live.
Defending Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders played tour guide in Oklahoma alongside teammate Alex Laughlin as the pair headed to the Elite Motorsports shop. They gave an inside look at one of the largest Pro Stock shops in the Mello Yello NHRA…
Watch Cruz Pedregon answer fan questions on Facebook Live
Two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon took questions from fans on his Facebook page - and we've got the video.
Snap-On Tools Funny Car racer and team owner Cruz Pedregon took questions from fans on his Facebook page, giving the opportunity to interact with the two-time world champion. Check out the video below or head over to …
Alexis DeJoria is back in Funny Car with a new sponsor and a new attitude
Alexis DeJoria always knew she would return to NHRA Funny Car racing. She's back - with world championship aspirations on her mind.
The way that Alexis DeJoria looked at me, you would have thought that I’d asked her if maybe crew chief Del Worsham was going to run the big tires on the front of her new ROKiT Phones/ABK Beer Toyota.
It was one of those softball, warm-up…
FREE FOR ALL! Enjoy the latest issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine
As a gift to our NHRA family during the racing hiatus, NHRA National Dragster’s most recent issue, with features stories on Aaron Stanfield and Doug Lambeck and Lucas Oil Series racing, is free for all to enjoy through online viewing.
See the technical specifications of the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown hot rods
Get a closer look at what makes up the 1,500-horsepower factory hot rods of the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown Chevrolet Camaros, Dodge Challengers and Ford Mustangs.
The 2020 SamTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown season begins at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and we're giving you an inside look at some of the coolest cars hitting the strip in Florida. The 1,500-horsepower, 7-second Chevrolet COPO Camaros…
Brandon Welch discusses his Top Fuel debut and chasing sponsorships in NHRA
Brandon Welch discussed his first season behind the wheel of a Top Fuel dragster after multiple seasons racing in Funny Car and his experience as a team owner in the National Hot Rod Association.
We caught up with Beal Racing Top Fuel dragster racer Brandon Welch following his Top Fuel debut at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest. Welch previously raced in Funny Car but earned…
Check out Leah Pruett's brand new Mopar helmet
Don Schumacher Racing / Mopar Top Fuel dragster racer Leah Pruett unveiled a new helmet on Twitter, which she'll debut this season.
NHRA Insider podcast: Dealing with a break in the action, then and now
In his latest NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA on FOX host Brian Lohnes catches up with FOX colleague and former NHRA Funny Car champ Tony Pedregon from a driver perspective about challenges of teams during the break in racing while motorsports historian Bret Kepner shares some perspective about how the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic affected society and autosports.
The State of the Stat: Doubling up at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
NHRA statistician Lewis Bloom takes a look back at the Lucas Oil Sportsman action from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals where David Latino doubled and shares some stats about national event doubles.
