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NHRA Today Roundtable: Spring Vegas recap
There were two new winners for the season and one first-time winner at the fourth race of the 2017 NHRA season, so what did we learn from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals? John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick for Thursday’s Roundtable from the Wally Parks NHRA Studios delivered by Papa John’s.
There were two new winners for the season and one first-time winner at the fourth race of the 2017 NHRA season, so what did we learn from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals? John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick with updates on Tommy…
Langdon to drive third Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel car
Team Kalitta is expanding to a third full-time Top Fuel dragster team beginning with the next event in Houston. The machine will be backed by Global Electronic Technology with 2013 Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon as the driver.
Team Kalitta is expanding to a third full-time Top Fuel dragster team beginning with the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ next event in Houston. The machine will be backed by Global Electronic Technology with 2013 Top Fuel world champion Shawn…
Tickets on sale for 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
Tickets are now on sale for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race, Aug. 30-Sept. 4 at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Tickets are now on sale for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race, Aug. 30-Sept. 4 at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
To purchase general-admission or reserved seats for the…
Meyer, Whiteley collects victories at Division 4 Lucas Oil Series at No Problem Raceway
Megan Meyer and Annie Whiteley led the charge of champions at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division event at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, La.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
In the final results at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division, Nitro on the Bayou at No Problem Raceway Megan Meyer,…
Labbous, Roberts lead NHRA Southeast Division winners at GALOT Motorsports Park
John Labbous raced to his second win in as many weeks and his third of the season this weekend at GALOT Motorsports Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, while Clayton Roberts took the win in the Southeast Division Stott’s Ford Top Sportsman class.
Preview | Saturday
John Labbous raced to his second win in as many weeks and his third of the season this weekend at GALOT Motorsports Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, while…
Severance, Lombardo score at NHRA Division 7 Lucas Series event in Las Vegas
Joey Severance and John Lombardo Jr. were among the winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competed at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
Joey Severance and John Lombardo Jr. celebrated with their teams in the winner’s circle following their final-round wins as the Lucas Oil Drag…
Richie Stevens Jr. to drive for Deric Kramer in Houston
Richie Stevens Jr. is getting back in the saddle, at least for one race. He'll fill in for Deric Kramer at the NHRA SpringNationals in Houston.
Richie Stevens Jr. is getting back in the saddle, at least for one race. Deric Kramer will miss the NHRA SpringNationals because of a fencing tournament, and Stevens will slot into the driver’s seat for Kramer for the second time. Stevens, a…
Aeromotive claims sponsorship of NHRA West Central Division Super Shootout
Aeromotive will be the title sponsor of NHRA’s West Central Division Super Shootout. The Aeromotive Super Shootout is run in conjunction with the West Central Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events.
Aeromotive will be the title sponsor of NHRA’s West Central Division Super Shootout. The Aeromotive Super Shootout is run in conjunction with the West Central Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events. Racers in Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street pay…
Pure perfection
Dean Hall’s Top Sportsman win in Las Vegas might have featured the best driving performance in the history of the class.
It has often been said that a driver needs at least one lucky round in order to win an NHRA national event, but for Las Vegas Top Sportsman champion Dean Hall that might not be the case. Luck is often a rare commodity,…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Crew Chief Confidential
In this week’s Crew Chief Confidential, NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom caught up with Dave Connolly, John Collins. and Brian Corradi, the three winning crew chiefs from the Denso Spark Plugs Nationals.
In this week’s Crew Chief Confidential, NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom caught up with Dave Connolly, John Collins. and Brian Corradi, the three winning crew chiefs from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
All three spoke about their key…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Winners Edition
Check out the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Winners Edition featuring Antron Brown, Tommy Johnson Jr., and Tanner Gray. Antron Brown discusses the 300th DSR win and his new gig as co-host of Top Gear America. Tommy Johnson Jr. details his first…
J.R. Todd and Alex Keyes complete NHRA/Global Rallycross swap
Funny Car driver J.R. Todd got the chance to test a Global Rallycross racer at Lucas Oil Raceway while GRC driver Alex Keyes was a featured guest in Las Vegas.
Just days after Global Rallycross driver Alex Keyes experienced nitro for the first time, J.R. Todd completed the crossover as he stepped behind the wheel of Keyes' WIX Filters machine for his first introduction to rallycross racing. .
At a…
MX Industrial/Magnaflux, Select Performance return to support Northeast Division Top Sportsman/Top Dragster programs
MX Industrial and Magnaflux and Select Performance have renewed their support of the Top Dragster and Top Sportsman categories. These classes feature elapsed times in the six-second to low-seven-second range and have become quite popular since their inception.
MX Industrial and Magnaflux and Select Performance have renewed their support of the Top Dragster and Top Sportsman categories. These classes feature elapsed times in the six-second to low-seven-second range and have become quite popular since their…
Western Colorado Dragway celebrating 50th anniversary season
Western Colorado Dragway’s Ray Vollender joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the track’s 50th anniversary season.
Western Colorado Dragway’s Ray Vollender joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the track’s 50th anniversary season.
Vollender is one of the board members of the race…
Rookie Report Card after Las Vegas
Tanner Gray shot to the head of the rookie class when he drove to victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, but he has some tough competition for this year's Automobile Club Road to the Future Award. Here's a look at the rookies' stats after four of 24 events this season.
Though the battle for this year's Automobile Club Road to the Future Award is far from over, there appears to be an early frontrunner. Third-generation racer Tanner Gray moved into the role of favorite when he drove his Gray Motorsports entry to the…
NHRA SpringNationals to include eight-car exhibition featuring drivers from small tire Redemption Series
Drivers from Redemption, the popular Texas racing series, will participate in a special eight-car exhibition race on Friday, April 21, as part of the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
photo courtesy of RedemptionNoPrep.com
Drivers from Redemption, the popular Texas racing series, will participate in a special eight-car exhibition race on Friday, April 21, as part of the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals: Fast Five
The Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, race four of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, featured many memorable moments. Here’s a look at the five best moments from the weekend.
The Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, race four of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, featured many memorable moments. Here’s a look at the five best moments from the weekend.
Bateman, Westerfield win big at Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals
Garrett Bateman and Shane Westerfield took home Wallys in the alcohol categories to highlight NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The 18th annual Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals took place this past weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the NHRA Lucas Oil Racing Series in full gear as winners were recognized in Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car, Comp…
Gray, Brown, Johnson Jr. pick up wins at Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals
Rookie Tanner Gray, 17, became NHRA’s youngest pro champion when he drove to the Pro Stock title while Don Schumacher Racing celebrated its 300th team win with victories by Antron Brown and Tommy Johnson Jr. in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively.
Torrence, Force, Line will lead Las Vegas fields into Sunday battle
Friday leaders Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, and Jason Line held onto the top spots through the completion of qualifying at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Pick six for Anderson with another $50,000 K&N Challenge title
Summit driver Greg Anderson claims sixth-career win in K&N Horsepower Challenge high dollar Pro Stock specialty event.
For the sixth time in his career, Greg Anderson earned the $50,000 top prize in the K&N Horsepower Challenge held Saturday at The Strip as Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Anderson, a four-time NHRA Mello Yello Series champion, drove his Summit Camaro…
Tickets on sale for Dodge NHRA Nationals in Reading
Tickets for the Dodge NHRA Nationals, Sept. 21-24 at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa., are now on sale. The event is race No. 20 on the series and the second race of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
Tickets for the Dodge NHRA Nationals, Sept. 21-24 at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa., are now on sale. The event is race No. 20 on the series and the second race of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
To order tickets, visit https://…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Saturday Notebook
Friday leaders Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, and Jason Line held onto the top spots through the completion of qualifying at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Torrence, Force, Line lead opening day of qualifying in Las Vegas
Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, and Jason Line claimed early leads in the first day of professional qualifying at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
NHRA Today Roundtable: Las Vegas preview
From the Wally Parks NHRA Studios delivered by Papa John’s, NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom, Amanda Busick and John Kernan preview the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.
From the Wally Parks NHRA Studios delivered by Papa John’s, NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom, Amanda Busick and John Kernan preview the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Friday Notebook
Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, and Jason Line claimed early leads in the first day of professional qualifying at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
Friday at the movies
The internet is full of vintage drag racing footage. Here's five really cool nostalgic videos to enjoy.
Last week’s bits and pieces column elicited a lot of positive feedback, but none more so than the nostalgic video from the 1973 Popular Hot Rodding Championships. I thought that it was a pretty well-known video — if for nothing more than Paul…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 7)
NHRA National Dragster’s seventh issue of 2017, featuring an complete coverage from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and more is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s seventh issue of 2017, featuring an complete coverage from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and more is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
Victories by…
NHRA West Central Division announces Patterson Elite as low qualifier sponsor
The NHRA’s West Central Division is proud to welcome Patterson Elite Performance as the title sponsor to the NHRA West Central Low Qualifier Bonus Award for racers in Comp, Super Stock, and Stock at the divisioin's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events.
The NHRA’s West Central Division is proud to welcome Patterson Elite Performance as the title sponsor to the NHRA West Central Low Qualifier Bonus Award. The Patterson Elite Performance Low Qualifier Bonus is awarded to racers who earn the No. 1…