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Jackson races to Friday Pro Mod qualifying lead in Gainesville
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Jerry Bickel Race Cars named co-presenting sponsor of Pro Mod Event at Gainesville
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Smith looks to defend NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series title
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Coughlin helps lead Pro Mod class into Gatornationals
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2017 J&A Service Pro Mod season preview
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Factory Stock Showdown ace David Barton previews season opener in Gainesville
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LAT Racing Oils and Danny Rowe Racing join for 2017 season
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Pro Stock veteran Morgan discusses move to Pro Mod
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About the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series
NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League
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Pro Mod TV ratings soared during 2016 season
Bradenton Motorsports Park joins NHRA Member Track Network
NHRA 2019 Rulebook now in stock
NHRA National Dragster's final issue of 2016 now online
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Tulsa, Bristol to host 2017 Jr. Conference Finals events
A final look back at 2016
2016 Super Stock champion Jimmy DeFrank
2016 Stock and Top Dragster champ Jeff Strickland
2016 Top Sportsman champ Mike Williams
Mopar Road Ready teen-driving school set for Austin
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2017 Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule set
Dates set for 2017 Hot Rod Reunion events
2016 Super Comp champion: Nick Folk
2016 Super Gas champion: Mia Tedesco
Firebird Raceway completes upgrades and improvements
New NHRA National Dragster issue online
The Sports Report: Catch 22
Catch 22
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J&A Service Pro Mod Series set to race at NHRA Kansas Nationals in 2017
Summit National Championships Super Pro Motorcycle winner Curtis Spracklin
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With a stunning performance, Lamb finalizes a sixth world championship
Only a select few racers in the near-75-year history of NHRA have won six or more world titles. After an incredible performance that defied reasonable expectations, Stock and Super Stock ace Justin Lamb became the 15th driver on that revered list.
Only a select few racers in the near-75-year history of NHRA have won six or more world titles. After an incredible performance that defied reasonable expectations, Stock and Super Stock ace Justin Lamb became the 15th driver on that revered list.…
Chevy's COPO supercar: The 427 ZL1 supermodel stocker next door
For 60 years, big-block Chevy engines have won races in every form of motorsports. The McClanahans’ 1969 ZL1 427 AAA/SA Camaro represents one of the earliest iterations of this race engine.
“Looks like a 200-pound Marilyn Monroe.”—Smokey Yunick, on first seeing Chevrolet’s all-iron 427-cid “Mystery Motor” in 1963In a Detroit conference room in 1963, racing legend Smokey Yunick stood shoulder-to-shoulder with…
Top 5 Moments from Dallas Glenn's 2025 Pro Stock championship season
Dallas Glenn's first Pro Stock world championship season was filled with highlights, from holeshot victories to weird wins and key victories. Here's a look back at his five biggest moments.
ScottRod Racing announces partnership with Red Line Oil for 2026 Top Fuel season
ScottRod Racing has announced a partnership with Red Line Synthetic Oil for a five-race schedule in the 2026 Top Fuel season. ScottRod Racing is a husband-and-wife–owned Top Fuel team led by managing owner Michelle Torromeo and driver/crew chief Scott Farley, both cargo airline captains.
ScottRod Racing has announced a partnership with Red Line Synthetic Oil for the 2026 Top Fuel season. The team will campaign a five-race schedule beginning with the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., followed by the American Rebel Light NHRA…
NHRA fans can vote now to help select the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history
As the NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026, fans can weigh in by voting for the most memorable moments of NHRA’s first three-quarters of a century to create a definitive list of the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history.
As the NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026, fans are being invited to weigh in by voting for the most memorable moments of NHRA’s first three-quarters of a century to create a definitive list of the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history…
Webber victorious in winner-take-all final round to collect first championship
Heading into the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, Chad Webber’s mission was clear but also extremely difficult: He had to not only win the race but his closest rivals had to lose early, and that's exactly what transpired to earn him his first Super Comp world championship.
Winning any championship is a memorable achievement, but winning a title as the result of a winner-take-all final round at the end of a long and grueling season just seems to hit a bit harder, and this season, no one knows that better than Chad…
Two wins in four final rounds helped propel Linke to first Stock championship
In a sport where timing is everything, Russ “Bubba” Linke’s timing could not have been better. Thrust in the middle of a battle for the Stock world championship at midseason, Linke finished his season with a win, a runner-up, and a semifinal to clinch his first world championship.
In a sport where timing is everything, Russ “Bubba” Linke’s timing could not have been better. Thrust in the middle of a multiway battle for the Stock world championship at midseason, Linke took the ball and ran with it, finishing his season with a…
Holiday Sale: Get 20% off on tickets to select 2026 NHRA national events
NHRA is hoping to make your last-minute holiday shopping a little easier with a great deal on select 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event tickets with a whopping 20% off. The sale lasts through Dec. 24, so shop now!
NHRA is hoping to make your last-minute holiday shopping a little easier with a great deal on select 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event tickets with a whopping 20% off. The sale lasts through Dec. 24, so…
Super Gas champ Brock finds his first NHRA world title worth the wait
Bold words from a young friend ignited a spark of determination within JJ Brock, and the spark caught full flame as he raced his way to the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Super Gas world championship.
Bold words from a young friend ignited a spark of determination within JJ Brock, and the spark caught full flame as he raced his way to the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Super Gas world championship.“I’ll never forget it,” recalled the…
Diamond Wally one of several highlights for NHRA’s 75th anniversary season
NHRA’s 75th anniversary season is set for 2026, and with the incredible landmark season comes a wave of special, can’t-miss items and happenings throughout the course of the season.
NHRA’s 75th anniversary season is set for 2026, and with the incredible landmark season comes a wave of special, can’t-miss items and happenings throughout the course of the season.The sport’s most coveted prize, the Wally, will get an eye-catching…
Late-season rally helps Plaizier secure first Top Dragster championship
Casey Plaizier only led the points standings in Right Trailers Top Dragster for one day in 2025, but it was the day that matters most, the final day of the season.
Casey Plaizier only led the points standings in Right Trailers Top Dragster for one day in 2025, but it was the day that matters most, the final day of the season.And oh, what a final day it was.The weather that eventually forced the cancellation of…
U.S. 131, Baby Gators events added to NHRA Top Alcohol schedule
NHRA has announced exciting enhancements to the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car categories. The addition of the NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will also mark the debut of the alcohol classes under the NHRA banner in Michigan, Sept. 18-20.
NHRA has announced exciting enhancements to the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car categories. The addition of the NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will also mark the…
Friends we lost in 2025
The NHRA community lost a lot of great friends in 2025, people whose lives and careers spanned the history of drag racing and left indelible impressions not only on the sport but on all of us, too. Here's a look back at some of the friends we lost.
A few years ago, my teenage grandson attended the funeral with us of his great-grandmother. He wasn’t particularly close to her, but he was in tears at the service. When I asked why he was so sad, what he said was both profound and heartbreaking: “…
Fifty years after launching the dream, Pawuk wins second straight championship
Mark “Cowboy” Pawuk is amongst the veterans of the sport, and in 2025, that experience parlayed into a second consecutive Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown championship for the Ohio native.
The world of drag racing is a melting pot of old and new, from the mix of classic and modern-day muscle cars to an eclectic and enormous array of racers from every walk of life and spanning decades of age. Driving his sleek Empaco Dodge Challenger…
Undefeated season leads McBride to second straight Top Fuel Motorcycle title
Larry "Spinderman" McBride went undefeated in the four-race season to claim his second straight Top Fuel Motorcycle world championship.
Let’s face it, most racers wouldn’t have the nerve to even throw a leg over a Top Fuel Motorcycle, much less go out and attempt to win a race, and perhaps that’s what helps make Larry “Spiderman” McBride a rare and special breed.Following the…
Boesch claims Indy win, second Top Sportsman title in five years
This season, Darian Boesch came extremely close to joining the short list of drivers who have won two world championships in a single year, winning the Right Trailers Top Sportsman title and finishing third in Right Trailers Top Dragster.
This season, Darian Boesch came extremely close to joining the short list of drivers who have won two world championships in a single year. The late Scotty Richardson did it first in 1994, and Justin Lamb and Jeff Strickland have since followed suit…
The Duntov Letter
In December of 1953, a three-page internal Chevrolet memo changed hot rodding and motorsports forever. Perhaps it will, again.
It’s almost impossible to imagine American performance — or drag racing itself — without Chevrolet. The small and big-block V-8s, factory-backed performance parts, and its deep investment in racing are now woven into the sport’s DNA. But that wasn’t…
DeFlorian overcomes early season challenges to score first championship
John DeFlorian’s 2025 campaign in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock was all-time for the St. Louis racer. After finishing No. 3 in the series last season, he made remarkable strides in 2025, inking four wins on the way to his first NHRA world championship.
He has been racing for decades, but John DeFlorian’s 2025 campaign in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock was all-time for the St. Louis racer. After finishing No. 3 in the series last season, the driver of the Total Seal…
Jordan Vandergriff speaks, PRI news, views, and more
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jordan Vandergriff, who was revealed to be the new driver of the Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet for the 2026 season at John Force Racing.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jordan Vandergriff, who was revealed to be the new driver of the Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet for the 2026 season at John Force Racing.…
Strategic staffing, modernized brand identity driving Brainerd International Raceway
Management at Brainerd International Raceway has announced a strengthened leadership team and a refreshed brand identity, two foundational steps in positioning the facility for its next decade of growth.
Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) is entering a new chapter guided by the vision of owner Kristi Copham, whose commitment to long-term facility growth has been central to the raceway’s evolution since the Copham family purchased the track in 2006…
Lottig captures series title in the second season of Holley EFI Factory X
Lenny Lottig has been there from the first official Holley EFI Factory X race in his Bill Jenkins “Grumpy’s Toy” tribute Camaro and this season came away as the 2025 Holley EFI Factory X champion.
Factory X debuted as an exhibition in 2023, showcasing production-based muscle cars equipped with cutting-edge technology. The class was undeniably exciting, with late-model, factory-style bodies based on the Chevrolet COPO Camaro, Ford Mustang…
NHRA to kick off 2026 Countdown to the Championship with debut event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park
U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will have a NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event in 2026, with the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals set to open the 2026 Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will have a NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event in 2026, with the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals set to open the 2026 Countdown to the Championship playoffs.The event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the…
NHRA on FOX Stage kicks off the PRI Show Saturday with full-day livestream from Indy
Saturday delivers major announcements, grassroots voices, and a look at drag racing’s future
The 2025 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show closed in powerful fashion Saturday as the NHRA on FOX Stage delivered a final full day of live programming, blending major announcements, technical insight, grassroots storytelling, and a clear look…
Street Outlaws stars will take to big stage at select NHRA events in 2026
NHRA has announced the launch of an exciting new series for 2026, the Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series presented by Xpel, a groundbreaking showcase set for 2026.
NHRA has announced the launch of an exciting new series for 2026, the Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series presented by Xpel, a groundbreaking showcase set for 2026. This special series will bring together some of the most iconic names from the world…
NHRA announces new partnership programs with Holley for 2026 season
NHRA officials have announced an exciting new marketing partnership with Holley, implementing a variety of new programs for the upcoming 2026 season.
NHRA officials have announced an exciting new marketing partnership with Holley, implementing a variety of new programs for the upcoming 2026 season.As part of the partnership, Holley will be involved in several aspects of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag…
Greenfield Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network in Northeast Division
Greenfield Dragway in Greenfield, Nova Scotia, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Northeast Division (Division 1).
Greenfield Dragway in Greenfield, Nova Scotia, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Northeast Division (Division 1).Greenfield Dragway sees race vehicles of all styles on the scenic track. From hot rods to motorcycles and…
2025 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team honored at PRI trade show
The third annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled Friday at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, with a live global audience watching the coronations on the NHRA stage.
The third annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled Friday at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis. The program, created by the staff of NHRA's official magazine, was again a huge hit. The roster is the…
NHRA unveils 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule
NHRA has announced the 2026 Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule, featuring a thrilling lineup of nostalgia drag racing events at legendary venues across North America in a celebration of drag racing heritage as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
NHRA has announced the 2026 Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule, featuring a thrilling lineup of nostalgia drag racing events at legendary venues across North America competitors in a celebration of drag racing heritage as part of NHRA’s 75th…
Factory Motor Parts named title sponsor of FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals
Factory Motor Parts, a leading global distributor of premium automotive parts, solutions, and services, has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park as part of an exciting multiyear partnership.
NHRA has announced that Factory Motor Parts (FMP), a leading global distributor of premium automotive parts, solutions, and services, has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park as part of an…
Kuhnle Motorsports Park joins NHRA Member Track network in Division 3
NHRA has welcomed Kuhnle Motorsports Park, a staple in Northeast Ohio motorsports for more than six decades, to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s North Central Division.
NHRA has welcomed Kuhnle Motorsports Park to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s North Central Division (Division 3).Originally opened in 1958, the historic quarter-mile facility has been a staple in Northeast Ohio motorsports for…