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NHRA Power Rankings: Doug Kalitta can beat Steve Torrence with a little luck
Doug Kalitta finally crossed a huge milestone off his list. He just needs some good fortune to earn his first title.
Charles Barkley never won an NBA title. He played from 1985 to 2000, reached the playoffs 13 times, earned one MVP and made 11 All-NBA teams.
Michael Jordan won six NBA titles. He played from 1985 to 2003, reached the playoffs 13 times,…
Megan Meyer captures Top Alcohol Dragster Wally at Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
Megan Meyer led the list of winners with yet another Top Alcohol Dragster victory at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Megan Meyer and Jay Payne earned victories in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, leading a stacked field at the World's Biggest Drag Race. Below is the complete list of winners from the Big Go…
Randal Andras captures first Top Fuel Harley victory at U.S. Nationals
Randal Andras defeated now two-time world champion Tii Tharpe to score his first-ever Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Wally. He got off the line first and pulled away to win by a tenth of a second.
Rickey House grabbed three-…
Mike Castellana scores first Indy win in E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod action
Pro Mod veteran Mike Castellana scored his first career victory at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, slipping past Rickie Smith on a holeshot in the final round of E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service action.
Pro Mod veteran Mike Castellana scored his first career victory at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, slipping past Rickie Smith on a holeshot in the final round of E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service…
Bill Skillman scores second SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown title
Indianapolis resident Bill Skillman wins second SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown title with thrilling final round victory over Arthur Kohn.
Winning the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in any class is tough, but to outlast a 32-car field of the sport’s toughest Factory Stock Showdown cars require a herculean effort and that describes how Bill Skillman claimed his second-career…
Jerry Savoie rides White Alligator Suzuki to second Indy Pro Stock Motorcycle title
Jerry Savoie earns his second Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals title after a final round victory after points leader Andrew Hines fouls.
Throughout his career, White Alligator Racing Suzuki rider Jerry Savoie has had a knack for stealing the spotlight on NHRA’s biggest stage. The winner of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in 2015, Savoie also mounted an impressive performance…
Tii Tharpe secures second Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title
For the second straight year, the championship of Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series came down to the last day of their season at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, and for the second time Tii Tharpe edged Doug Vancil for the championship.
For the second straight year, the championship of Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series came down to the last day of their season at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, and for the second time Tii Tharpe edged Doug Vancil for the…
Perfect timing for Alex Laughlin to score first Pro Stock win of the season at Indy
Alex Laughlin drove his Havoline Chevy Camaro to upset win over teammate Erica Enders the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals to score his first Pro Stock win in two seasons.
If you’re only going to win one race in a season, it might as well be a big one, and there is no bigger one than the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Elite Performance teammates Erica Enders and Alex Laughlin met in the Indy Pro Stock final…
Finally! Doug Kalitta scores his long-overdue first Indy Top Fuel win
Write it in stone: Doug Kalitta has finally won the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. The second-generation nitro racer, who was making his 22nd start at Indy, outlasted Billy Torrence in a weird final round to finally get the Big Go monkey off of his back.
Write it in stone: Doug Kalitta has finally won the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
The second-generation nitro racer, whose famous uncle, Connie, won Indy 25 years ago, outlasted Billy Torrence in a weird final round to finally get the…
John Force breaks his 17-year Indy drought, puts Chevy back into Indy winner's circle
John Force won his record-tying fifth Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Funny car title, breaking a 17-year drought at the sport’s biggest event. It was Chevrolet's first Funny Car win at their title event since 2005.
John Force won his record-tying fifth Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Funny car title, breaking a 17-year drought at the sport’s biggest event by defeating Jack Beckman in the final round, 3.919 to 3.940, for career win No. 151.
An…
WATCH: Factory Stock Showdown driver Robert Falcone involved in Indy incident
During the first round of NHRA SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown eliminations at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Robert Falcone made contact with the guardwall. Falcone exited the vehicle under his own power and returned to the pits.
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During the first round of NHRA SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown eliminations at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in, Factory Stock Showdown driver…
Fields set in Indy for 2019 Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship battle
The fields are set for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. The top 10 drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle battled through NHRA's 18-race regular season for the right to compete for world championships in the Countdown.
The fields are set for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. The top 10 drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle battled through NHRA's "regular" season for the right to compete for world championships…
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Monday Photo Gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographers Jerry Foss and Marc Gewertz had a busy day behind their lenses, capturing images from both on and off the track during the final day of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
NHRA President Glen Cromwell presented Eileen Daniels with a plaque honoring her years of dedication to NHRA Drag Racing. She was the wife of late Division 3 Director Bob Daniels, and together they later ran the Indy facility for…
Bittersweet feeling after Val Smeland bumps teammate Kenny Delco from Countdown spot
Val Smeland earns the final spot in the Countdown to the championship in Pro Stock after stunning round one upset over Matt Hartford.
Val Smeland woke up on Monday morning at Indy as the No. 12 ranked driver in the Pro Stock class, and though mathematically alive, he had little to no hope of making it into the Countdown to the Championship. In a bizarre twist of fate, Smeland will…
John Force Racing announces partnership extension with Chevrolet
At the 65th running of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, it was officially announced that John Force Racing and Chevrolet have agreed to a multi-year partnership extension.
At the 65th running of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, it was officially announced that John Force Racing and Chevrolet have agreed to a multi-year partnership extension.
“I want to thank Chevrolet and everyone who has faith in John…
Jeg Coughlin Jr. mounting a challenge for fifth U.S. Nationals victory
With four prior wins at "The Big Go", Jeg Coughlin Jr. is one of the most prolific champions at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, but his last victory came in 2009.
Jeg Coughlin Jr. has won Indy four times including the Super Gas title in 1992 and three Pro Stock victories in 2000, 2002, and 2009. He also won the Dodge Hemi Challenge at Indy in 2004, so he’s very familiar with the thrill of winning “The Big…
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Monday preview
After a long day of qualifying, the professional fields are set for the 2019 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, and today is the day that champions will be crowned at NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event.
The day that every drag racer dreams of has arrived as champions will be crowned today at the 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at historic Lucas Oil Raceway. The fans in Indy have already seen history with the sport's quickest fields…
Steve Torrence eyeing more Countdown records with top seed, huge lead
Heading into final eliminations for Top Fuel at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, one thing that won’t change is that Steve Torrence will enter the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs as the top seed.
Heading into final eliminations for Top Fuel at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, one thing that won’t change is that Steve Torrence will enter the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs as the top seed.
Torrence will finish the…
Record Indy Funny Car field has some connections to past record fields
Five rounds of Funny Car qualifying at the 2019 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals helped create a record-breaking field of 16 qualifiers with Justin Schriefer’s 4.005 sitting on the bump spot. Qualifiers John Force, Ron Capps, and Tommy Johnson Jr. all have connections to previous record fields.
Five rounds of Funny Car qualifying at the 2019 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals helped create a record-breaking field of 16 qualifiers with Justin Schriefer’s 4.005 sitting on the record bump spot. The old record was 4.029 set at the 2016 Auto…
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Sunday Photo Gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographers Jerry Foss and Marc Gewertz had a busy day behind their lenses, capturing images from both on and off the track on Sunday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Rain that delayed the start oi the day's racing gave fans plenty of time to interact with the drivers and teams in NHRA's world-famous open pits.
As always, the pit area of Brittany Force was…
WATCH: Pro Mod driver Chad Green takes a wild ride during final qualifying at Indy
During the final round of qualifying at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Pro Mod driver Chad Green experienced an on-track incident when his 2019 Camaro made contact with the wall as it rolled before coming to a stop.
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During the final round of qualifying at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Pro Mod driver Chad Green of Midland, Texas experienced an on-…
Angelle Sampey earns her 50th career Pro Stock Motorcycle low qualifier award at Indy
Three-time world champ Angelle Sampey rides Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson FXDR to historic 50th career-low qualifier award in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Angelle Sampey wanted to show her fans, her fellow Pro Stock Motorcycle racers and anyone else watching that she could handle riding one of the powerful Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Pro Stock Motorcycles and the three-time champ did just that…
Points leader Bo Butner drives Butner Auto Camaro to top qualifying spot at Indy
For the 11th time in his career and third time this year, Bo Butner has qualified his Butner Auto Chevy Camaro in the No. 1 spot in Pro Stock.
Incoming points leader Bo Butner is on the verge of clinching the No. 1 seed in the Pro Stock after wheeling his Butner Auto Group Chevy Camaro to the top spot in Pro Stock qualifying at the 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas…
Brittany Force makes history as first female Top Fuel low qualifier at Indy
Brittany Force locked up her sixth No. 1 qualifying effort of the season and became the first female Top Fuel driver to qualify in the top spot at the sport’s biggest event, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. A record field has assembled to battle against her.
Brittany Force locked up her sixth No. 1 qualifying effort of the season and became the first female Top Fuel driver to qualify in the top spot at the sport’s biggest event. Force’s Dave Grubnic- and Mac Savage-tuned Advance Auto Parts fueler stood…
Jack Beckman completes wire-to-wire qualifying lead, tops record Indy field
Jack Beckman completed a dominating quintet of qualifying passes, ending up in the same spot he started as Friday’s low qualifier with his 25th career pole position and his second at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. He leads a record-quick field with a 4.005 bump spot.
Jack Beckman completed a dominating quintet of qualifying passes, ending up in the same spot he started as Friday’s low qualifier with his 25th career pole position and his second at Indy. Beckman’s Dean Antonelli- and John Medlen-tuned Infinite…
Nitro Funny Car rookie Ray Martin ready to take the sport's biggest stage
Ray Martin has NHRA licenses in 12 classes, but the latest ticket to ride for the Alaska-based driver is for a nitro Funny Car. He qualified the Worsham family’s Toyota for a shot at winning the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Going fast is nothing new to Ray Martin. He has NHRA licenses in 12 classes, including Pro Mod, Top Alcohol Dragster, Comp, Super Stock, Super Comp, Nostalgia Funny Car and a few others in addition to his usual ride in Top Alcohol Funny Car, but the…
Down to the wire, Fernando Cuadra is counting points for the Countdown
A year after his return to the Pro Stock class, Fernando Cuadra Sr. is on the verge of qualifying for the Countdown to the Championship with his Corral Boots Camaro.
Fernando Cuadra Sr. entered the 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in 11th place in the Mello Yello Pro Stock standings and through the first three rounds of qualifying, he’s been able to trim the deficit between himself and tenth-…
Door slammer legend Jason Scruggs looking to make his mark in NHRA Pro Mod world
Just another Pro Mod racer? Not a chance, especially when the topic of conversation is door slammer racing legend Jason Scruggs.
Casual NHRA fans might not be familiar with Scruggs, but in the rough and tumble world of eighth mile doorslammer racing he’s nothing short of a legend. Soft-spoken and easy-going, Scruggs hails from Elvis Presley’s hometown of Tupelo, Miss., where…
Tommy Johnson Jr. fighting gremlins, the weather in pursuit of Funny Car field
As the rain continued to fall Sunday morning, Tommy Johnson Jr., driver of the Make-A-Wish Funny Car, had a wish of his own: a chance to still make the Funny Car field at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
As the rain continued to fall Sunday morning, Tommy Johnson Jr., driver of the Make-A-Wish Funny Car, had a wish of his own: a chance to still make the Funny Car field at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Johnson, who this weekend is…
Veteran Jim Dunn looking for a little more Indy magic to make quick Funny Car field
Jim Dunn knows that magic happens at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. The veteran car owner has won the race before, but faces a stiff challenge to put his driver, Jim Campbell, into the field of one of the sport's quickest-ever fields.
Jim Dunn knows that magic happens at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. The veteran car owner, who first came to Indy in 1964 with a Chevy-powered fuel dragster, has witnessed how incredible things can happen at “the Big Go” in his more…