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Third time is the charm
Brad Plourd’s third Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals victory is easily the most unlikely, and perhaps the most rewarding, win of his career
Winning any Comp race is hard. Winning Comp at Indy, the sport’s oldest and most prestigious event, is even harder. Winning Comp at Indy in a supercharged, methanol-burning low-six-second ’23-T altered? That’s nearly impossible, at least until Brad…
Rookie Report Card after Indy
A look at the stats of the 2017 rookie class through the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, race 18 of 24 (10 of 16 for Pro Stock Motorcycle) on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
The regular season came to a close at NHRA's annual trip to Indianapolis for the World's Biggest Drag Race over Labor Day weekend, and little changed in the race for this year's Auto Club Road to the Future Award. Pro Stock's Tanner Gray remains the…
Brittany Force completes successful test of new John Force Racing Funny Car
Top Fuel dragster driver Brittany Force completed a successful test in a new John Force Racing Funny Car on Tuesday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, making three runs down the famed track.
Top Fuel dragster driver Brittany Force completed a successful test in a new John Force Racing Funny Car on Tuesday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, making three runs down the famed track.
The Monster Energy dragster driver has had a…
Fast Five: Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
A trio of first-time winners and a dramatic conclusion to the regular season gave the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals scores of great memories, but NHRA on FOX reporters Lewis Bloom and Tony Pedregon made a "big go" at choosing the five greatest moments from the 2017 edition of The World's Biggest Drag Race.
Hart, Lombardo, and Helms earn first Indy wins
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in full effect during the 63rd annual NHRA Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Josh Hart, John Lombardo Jr., and Kevin Helms raced to victory at Lucas Oil Raceway
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in full effect during the 63rd annual NHRA Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Josh Hart, John Lombardo Jr., and Kevin Helms raced to victory at Lucas Oil Raceway
Hart, Ocala Fla., and Megan Meyer, Olathe,…
Torrence, Todd, Skillman get first Indy wins, Krawiec earns U.S. Nationals glory again
Steve Torrence doubled up by capturing his first pro win in Indy after winning the Traxxas Nitro Shootout. J.R. Todd and Drew Skillman also got their first Indy wins, while Eddie Krawiec got back into the winner's circle at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
After frustrating loss, Barton returns to glory in Indy Factory Stock Showdown rout
Engine builder David Barton drove his COPO Camaro to victory at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and in the process clinched the SAM Tech Factory Stock season championship.
Even though he won the first three rounds of the School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown in 2016, David Barton let the sport’s biggest prize slip through his fingers when he lost the Chevrolet Performance U.S.…
Frigo wins first J&A Pro Mod event on biggest possible stage
Sidnei Frigo raced to his first career NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series victory Monday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis.
Sidnei Frigo raced to his first career NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series victory Monday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by JEGS.com, is the…
New to NHRA Drag Racing? Here's what you need to know
New to NHRA Drag Racing? We've got you covered. Here's a quick rundown to get you up to speed on the world's fastest sport.
In addition to being a concert of as much as 20,000 combined horsepower, a drag race pairs two vehicles, including dragsters, cars, and motorcycles in a tournament-style elimination contest.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series' two…
Countdown to the Championship fields set in dramatic final eliminations at Indy
The final positions in the Countdown to the Championship playoff fields were decided during eliminations at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Here's a look at the latest status.
After three days of dramatic qualifying at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals couldn’t get it done, it came down to Labor Day raceday to decide the 10 drivers in the four Mello Yello classes who will compete in the six-race Countdown to the…
Wild action in opening round of J&A Pro Mod eliminations at Indy
The opening round of action in the J&A Service Pro Mod Series at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals included some fast racing and some upsets. Reigning world champ Rickie Smith in among those still in contention as the compeition heads towards its Monday conclusion.
Number 1 qualifier Mike Casteallana was upset by No. 16 qualifier Danny Rowe in the first round of eliminations at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at…
Millican, Hagan, Anderson, Krawiec hang onto No. 1 qualifying spots at Indy
Clay Millican, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Eddie Krawiec held onto their No. 1 qualifying positions on the final day of qualifying at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Indy qualifying fills more Countdown spots; Monday drama to decide the rest
As qualifying concluded at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the final event of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season, more drivers have clinched berths in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, leading to Monday's dramatic eliminations to fill the balance.
As qualifying concluded at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the final event of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season, more drivers have clinched berths in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
All 10 spots in…
Beckman banks another $100,000 with his third Traxxas Nitro Shootout title
Jack Beckman won the Traxxas Nitro Shootout for the third time in six years, adding another $100,000 prize to his Traxxas bank account with a final-round decision over Robert Hight on Sunday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Jack Beckman won the Traxxas Nitro Shootout for the third time in six years, adding another $100,000 prize to his Traxxas bank account with a final-round decision over Robert Hight on Sunday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Hight,…
Molinari qualifies No. 3, looks to chase down Castellana
The top three in the standings in the J&A Service Pro Mod Series finished in the top three in qualifying. Shane Molinari finished third and will try to chase down Mike Castellana and Troy Coughlin.
Mike Castellana continues to lead qualifying through Saturday at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented…
Millican sets track record; Anderson, Krawiec, Hagan top Saturday poles
Clay Millican set a new track record, Greg Anderson and Eddie Krawiec took over the poles, and Matt Hagan remained the No. 1 qualifier through Saturday's action at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Torrence collects $100,000 with first Traxxas Nitro Shootout victory
Steve Torrence collected the $100,000 payday for winning the 6th annual Traxxas Nitro Shootout for Top Fuel drivers, a companion feature of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
Steve Torrence collected the $100,000 payday for winning the 6th annual Traxxas Nitro Shootout for Top Fuel drivers, a companion feature of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Torrence blasted to a 3.673 at 329.50 mph to fend off Schumacher’s…
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Saturday Notebook
Clay Millican set a new track record, Greg Anderson and Eddie Krawiec took over the poles, and Matt Hagan remained the No. 1 qualifier through Saturday's action at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
FOX Sports, NHRA team to deliver record nine hours of live coverage from Indy
FOX Sports and the NHRA are set to deliver a record nine hours of live multi-platform coverage from drag racing’s biggest, oldest and richest weekend of the year, as the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals close out the regular season from Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis on Aug. 30 – Sept. 4.
FOX Sports and the NHRA are set to deliver a record nine hours of live multi-platform coverage from drag racing’s biggest, oldest and richest weekend of the year, as the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals close out the regular season from Lucas…
Castellana leads first day of Indy J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series
Mike Castellana ran quickest in the first round of qualifying at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Mike Castellana ran quickest in the first round of qualifying at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented…
Pritchett, Hagan set track records, join T. Gray, Hines atop Indy poles
Leah Pritchett and Matt Hagan set track records on the first day of racing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals to join Tanner Gray and Andrew Hines atop the Friday leaderboards.
Deric Kramer wins “Pro Stock Battle of the Burnouts” title at Indy
Deric Kramer, who won two of the four burnout challenges that ran throughout qualifying during the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, was declared the winner of the Pro Stock Battle of the Burnouts, edging Shane Gray for the title.
Deric Kramer, who won two of the four burnout challenges that ran throughout qualifying during the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, was declared the winner of the Pro Stock Battle of the Burnouts, edging Shane Gray for the title.
Kramer won…
Daniels defends Mopar Hemi Challenge title at U.S. Nationals
2016 winner Jimmy Daniels went back-to-back as he defeated Wendell Howes in the final round of the Mopar Hemi Challenge specialty race at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Jimmy Daniels is just one month removed from his 21st birthday but he’s already got two Mopar Hemi Challenge titles to his credit following his latest victory on Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway. Daniels, driving the same Hemi-powered ’68 Dodge Dart,…
Kalitta Motorsports announces extension with Global Electronic Technology, Top Fuel driver Langdon
Kalitta Motorsports is pleased to announce an extension with Global Electronic Technology, the fastest name in credit card processing. Former Top Fuel Champion Shawn Langdon will continue to drive the Global Electronic Technology Top Fuel dragster…
Royal Purple Raceway suspends racing to help with hurricane relief efforts
Royal Purple Raceway, site of the annual NHRA SpringNationals, will suspend all drag racing activities through the end of the year to help in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Utilizing its gigantic footprint in the Houston suburb of Baytown,…
Pro Stock veteran Allen Johnson to retire at conclusion of 2017 season
Longtime Pro Stock racer and 2012 NHRA Pro Stock world champion Allen Johnson announced his retirement from Pro Stock competition at the end of this season during a press conference on Friday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
Longtime Pro Stock racer and 2012 NHRA Pro Stock world champion Allen Johnson announced his retirement from Pro Stock competition at the end of this season during a press conference on Friday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in…
Matt Smith Racing on the hunt for partners for 2018 season
The 2017 season hasn’t yet entered the Countdown to the Championship phase, but two-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith is already working on 2018 after he found out that his partnership with Polaris Industries will continue…