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WFO Radio: Unfinished Business preview
On this edition of the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast, Shirley Muldowney and “Big Daddy” Don Garlits discuss their first-round match up in NHRA’s “Unfinished Business” legends race at the 50th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Matt Hagan discusses…
Win a Harley-Davidson FXDR114 motorcycle, other big prizes in NHRA Sweepstakes
A Harley-Davidson FXDR114 motorcycle is the grand prize in the 2019 edition of the NHRA Sweepstakes, and other lucky winners will also win cool prizes.
NHRA and its partners are proud to offer an opportunity for NHRA fans to enter for a chance to win the NHRA Sweepstakes. Winners will be…
Dixxon Flannel Co. partners with NitroLayne Racing for Gatornationals
Coming off his first Top Fuel Harley victory at the recent Arizona Nationals, Beau Layne has signed a one-race primary sponsorship deal with Dixxon Flannel Co. for the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Coming off his first Top Fuel Harley victory at the recent Arizona Nationals, Beau Layne has signed a one-race primary sponsorship deal with Dixxon Flannel Co. for the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
“I am very grateful to be…
About Bo Butner's "return" to Pro Stock; well, he never really left
Despite what you might have heard or read elsewhere, Bo Butner never used the word “retire” when he announced his 2019 racing plans. He shared his thoughts behind his offseason decision to forge ahead in Pro Stock.
Despite what you might have heard or read elsewhere, Bo Butner never used the word “retire” when he announced his 2019 racing plans. Last October, Butner did say he was stepping away from the Pro Stock class in order to focus on family, business…
Tommy Johnson Jr.'s Make-A-Wish Funny Car team recovering from wild NHRA Arizona Nationals
A couple of big explosions won't keep crew chief John Collins and the Make-A-Wish Funny Car team from going for the Wally at the 50th running of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Tommy Johnson Jr. endured a Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals he probably wants to forget. His Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger//SRT Hellcat Funny Car blew up twice during eliminations (although once resulting in a round win) and that…
Austin Prock and Jordan Vandergriff discuss first Top Fuel seasons
Top Fuel rookies Austin Prock and Jordan Vandergriff are already fast friends -- that doesn't mean they're not rivals when the visors come down on elimination day.
John Force Racing Top Fuel rookie Austin Prock and Bob Vandergriff Racing Top Fuel rookie Jordan Vandergriff both have a pair of round wins entering the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The friends share tips and tricks from their runs with one…
Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals Sportsman highlights
Winternationals Top Sportsman champ Bart Smith won again and was joined in victory by Cody Lane, Bill Kent, Justin Lamb, Craig Anderson, Ron MacKenzie, and James Warden at the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Following a breakthrough win in Pomona, Bart Smith is now a perfect two for two after his second straight victory in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs. Smith remained perfect through the first two events of the new season with his win in Phoenix…
Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals Comp winner Bill Kent
After a pair of runner-up finishes, Bill Kent broke through for his first national event victory in Comp by stopping veteran Ralph Van Paepeghem in the final round. Kent, in his B/Dragster, was competitive when he needed to be with a semifinal…
Beau Layne takes home Top Fuel Harley win at Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals
Beau Layne scored his first career victory in the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley class, racing to the trophy with a 6.38, 220-mph pass after Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com champ Doug Vancil smoked the tires…
Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Stock winner Justin Lamb
Five-time NHRA champ Justin Lamb bagged career win No. 25 when he downed Rick McKinney in the Super Stock final. Lamb made few mistakes in eliminations during his wins against Stan Holt, Kyle Rizzoli, Mike Graham, and Jody Lang. Lamb finished the…
Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Comp winner Craig Anderson
Two weeks after opening the season with a Super Comp win in Pomona, Wright reached the final in Phoenix before his 11 round-win streak was snapped by Anderson. Now, a nine-time national event champion, Anderson finished off the job with a .018 light…
Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals Stock winner Cody Lane
It took the better part of eight months for Lane to rebuild his Corvette after it was nearly destroyed in a trailer fire on the way to the 2018 opener in Pomona. In the car’s seventh appearance, Cody Lane was able to put it into the winner’s…
Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Gas winner Ron MacKenzie
MacKenzie made it to the Super Street final at the 1996 Phoenix race and also went to the Super Gas final a year ago in Sonoma, where he lost to Matt Blodgett. MacKenzie finally got his long-awaited first national event Wally in Phoenix when he…
Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Dragster winner James Warden
If there was an award for best overall performance in Phoenix, it likely would have gone to James Warden, who claimed his first victory in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs. Warden, a big winner at the Las Vegas E.T. race last Thanksgiving, was…
Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Sportstman winner Bart Smith
Following a breakthrough win in Pomona, Bart Smith is now a perfect two for two after his second straight victory in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs. Smith remained perfect through the first two events of the new season with his win in Phoenix…
First-round match ups for NHRA “Unfinished Business” determined by fans
NHRA fans have spoken and the first-round pairings for the much-anticipated “Unfinished Business” competition have been selected as eight NHRA legends will face each other on the track at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
NHRA fans have spoken and the first-round pairings for the much-anticipated “Unfinished Business” competition have been selected. Hoards of fans voted online to select which NHRA Legends will face each other on the track at the 50th annual Amalie…
Funny Car legend Force hopes to celebrate 150th career win in Gainesville
Sixteen-time Funny Car champ John Force will be looking to collect his milestone 150th career win at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, March 14-17, a weekend that will include some of NHRA’s biggest legends.
The most successful driver in NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history will look to hit a historic number at one of the biggest races of the 2019 season. Sixteen-time Funny Car champ John Force is after his 150th career win at the 50th annual…
NHRA Insider Podcast newest way for fans to get behind the scenes
The NHRA Insider Podcast with Brian Lohnes launched recently and, over the course of the first five episodes, has become a must-listen drag racing destination.
The NHRA Insider Podcast with Brian Lohnes launched recently and, over the course of the first five episodes, has become a must-listen drag racing destination. Already climbing into the iTunes Top 100 ranking on the Sports and Recreation chart, The…
Van Paepeghem, Lane, and Dourlet lead winners at Tucson Dragway
Ralph Van Paepeghem, Cody Lane, and John Dourlet led the list of champs as Tucson Raceway hostrf the first race for the NHRA Division 7 schedule.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Tucson Dragway:…
Featured Flyer: Ken Ratzloff hits the strip with his 1953 Studebaker
Don’t laugh if anyone ever tells you that a ’53 Studebaker does not make a fine starting point for a race car. Its great aero is just one of the reasons Ken Ratzloff decided to go with the classic when he decided to build a new race car.
Don’t laugh if anyone ever tells you that a ’53 Studebaker does not make a fine starting point for a race car. Truth be told, nearly seven decades after its introduction, the Studebaker still has aerodynamic properties that compare favorably with…
Jordan Vandergriff looks to play his cards the right way after making Top Fuel debut
Jordan Vandergriff reached the semifinals in his Top Fuel debut and hopes to continue to grow at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville.
Jordan Vandergriff shares a link with Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, mostly through coincidence. He earned his Top Fuel license at the track outside of Phoenix, made his debut in the Professional class there, and began crewing for his uncle’s…
DRAW’s Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament set for March 13
The Drag Racing Association of Women’s annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament will take place March 13, prior to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
The Drag Racing Association of Women’s annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament will take place March 13, prior to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The tournament is being held at the Ironwood Golf Course very close to the Gainesville…
More surprising Motorcycle moves: Stoffer to ride White Alligator Suzuki
Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Karen Stoffer not only will race Jerry Savoie’s White Alligator Suzuki this season, but she also plans to debut in SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown this season.
In the latest surprising move in an off-season that has been full of them, Karen Stoffer will race aboard one of Jerry Savoie’s White Alligator Racing Pro Stock Motorcycles in the battle for 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock…
WFO Radio: NHRA Arizona Nationals Winners Edition
NHRA Arizona Nationals Winners Edition featuring Billy Torrence, Jeg Coughlin, and Beau Layne. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart recaps the event and host Joe Castello tackles the latest happenings in the NHRA.…
Tickets on sale for 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
Tickets for the 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the World’s Biggest Drag Race, are on sale now to the public. This iconic event returns to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis on Aug. 28 – Sept. 2.
Tickets for the 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the World’s Biggest Drag Race, are on sale now to the public. This iconic event returns to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis on Aug. 28 – Sept. 2.
The Chevrolet Performance U…
Hagan, Pritchett named co-grand marshals of Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup event
NHRA racers Matt Hagan and Leah Pritchett will have the prestigious honor of serving as co-Grand Marshals of the Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube on Sunday, March 3 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
NHRA racers Matt Hagan and Leah Pritchett will have the prestigious honor of serving as co-Grand Marshals of the Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube on Sunday, March 3 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Hagan, a two-time NHRA Mello Yello Funny…
Top Fuel rookie Austin Prock not afraid to show his personality at NHRA Arizona Nationals
Austin Prock reached the second round for the second time in his career by beating Clay Millican at the Magic Dry Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals. Then things got fun.
John Force Racing Top Fuel rookie Austin Prock has shown he's just as good behind a microphone as he is behind the wheel of his Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Drill Bit Top Fuel Dragster. In an example of some good-natured ribbing, he started off…
Arby’s named title sponsor of Atlanta NHRA national event
Arby’s will be the title sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series race at Atlanta Dragway. The 39th annual Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals takes place May 3-5 at the track just outside of Atlanta.
Arby’s will be the title sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series race at Atlanta Dragway. The 39th annual Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals takes place May 3-5 at the track just outside of Atlanta.
Founded in 1964, Arby’s is headquartered…
NHRA welcomes Alamo City Motorplex to NHRA Member Track Network
Alamo City Motorplex, located in Marion, Texas, just east of San Antonio, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in Division 4, the South Central Division.
Alamo City Motorplex, located in Marion, Texas, just east of San Antonio, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in Division 4, the South Central Division.
Opened in 1999, Alamo City Motorplex (formerly San Antonio Raceway) will become a…
The Sports Report: Rising from the ashes
A year after his team suffered a devastating trailer fire, Cody Lane returned to claim an emotional Stock win in Phoenix.
Regular readers of The Sports Report will no doubt remember a year ago when the Hancock & Lane team was nearly put out of business before their season had started. Heading from their home in Seattle to Pomona for the traditional season-…