NHRA stars set to bring nitro power to Roadkill Nights on Woodward Avenue
Drive into history on the 2026 NHRA Dodge Tour de Michigan
Rottler Manufacturing returns to Chad Green’s Funny Car in Seattle
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Rivenbark opens JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series playoffs with Norwalk win
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Pro Mod’s five-race Road to the Championship playoffs starts in Norwalk
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Cars & Coffee at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum Saturday in Pomona
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What if we told you NHRA's first vice president dominated Pikes Peak in the '60s
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Jason Collins gets JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series win at Bristol
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Watch now! JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series Presented by Elite—from Thunder Valley
NHRA announces earlier start for Sunday eliminations at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series hits regular-season finale in Bristol
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Joseph "Joe" Hrudka, founder of Mr. Gasket, passes away at age 87
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JEGS named presenting sponsor for NHRA debut at Maryland International Raceway
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Menholt takes points lead with JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod win in Chicago
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Chicago Mission 2Fast2Tasty titles go to Langdon, DeJoria, Enders, and Herrera
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series heads to Chicago
Chase Van Sant discusses his long climb back to contender status
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series thrilled for South Georgia debut
Stavrinos gets Charlotte JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series victory on holeshot
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series goes four-wide racing at zMAX Dragway
Tricky Tipster: NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
Four reasons you can’t miss the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway
Local Congresswoman Norma J. Torres salutes NHRA and its Pomona roots
Geoff Monise wins Winternationals Legacy Funny Car title
Eddie Hill, the early years
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Saturday News and Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
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Justin Bond wins in Phoenix in JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series returns to action in Phoenix
March issue of NHRA National Dragster has in-depth coverage of Gatornationals
The Sports Report: Jeff Adkinson's hot start to the 2026 season is anything but nuts
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta red-hot again heading to NHRA Brainerd Nationals
For the second straight year, things are coming together at the perfect time for Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta heading into this weekend’s NHRA Brainerd Nationals at famed Brainerd International Raceway.
For the second straight year, things are coming together at the perfect time for Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta heading into this weekend’s NHRA Brainerd Nationals at famed Brainerd International Raceway (BIR).The two-time and reigning world champion…
Top 5 Moments from the 1986 Brainerd Nationals
Take a trip back in time 40 years to the 1986 NHRA Brainerd Nationals, where drag racing legends "Big Daddy" Don Garlits and Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen were the winners in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively.
Mitch Kalitta’s Top Alcohol Dragster to carry Kalitta Air Careers for Brainerd debut
Mitch Kalitta, son of NHRA Top Fuel standout Doug Kalitta, will debut his rookie Top Alcohol Dragster campaign with Randy Meyer Racing at the Brainerd Nationals. The dragster will feature prominent branding from Kalitta Air Careers.
The next chapter of the Kalitta family racing legacy is getting ready to hit the NHRA track. Mitch Kalitta, son of NHRA Top Fuel standout Doug Kalitta, will debut his rookie Top Alcohol Dragster campaign with Randy Meyer Racing at the Brainerd…
Watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Series from New England for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from New England Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from New England Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Epping are …
Tricky Tipster: NHRA Brainerd Nationals
At this week's NHRA Brainerd Nationals, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon in Top Fuel and Ron Capps in Funny Car, while Dallas Glenn and Greg Anderson share top billing in Pro Stock, which mirrors the favorites from the most recent NHRA event in Seattle.
Following a short mid-summer break, the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway this weekend for the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, the 13th of 20 events scheduled this season.This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites…
Brainerd ‘Battle for the Axe’ returns during Friday night qualifying
Friday night qualifying at the 44th annual NHRA Brainerd Nationals will once again offer bonus money, bragging rights, and a distinctly Northwoods flavor with the return of the Brainerd "Battle for the Axe" presented by Visit Brainerd & Baxter.
Friday night qualifying at the 44th annual NHRA Brainerd Nationals will once again offer bonus money, bragging rights, and a distinctly Northwoods flavor with the return of the Brainerd "Battle for the Axe" presented by Visit Brainerd & Baxter…
In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
Toronto Motorsports Park to host Eastern Canadian E.T. Finals
On Aug. 28-30, Eastern Canadian E.T. racers will gather at Toronto Motorsports Park to crown four class champions (Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle). Winners in the Eastern Canada Division will advance to compete for a world championship in Las Vegas.
On Aug. 28-30, Eastern Canadian E.T. racers will gather at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) to crown four class champions (Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle). Winners in the Eastern Canada Division will advance to compete for a world…
Westerfield, Hilton, Seraphine & Williamson sweep titles at 55th Nightfire Nationals
The 55th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.
The 55th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.Shane Westerfield qualified No. 1 in AA/Funny Car at 5.59, and went on to score his second Nightfire…
Aftermarket giant, racing family patriarch Bob Vandergriff Sr. passes
High-performance aftermarket giant Bob Vandergriff Sr., father of former NHRA national event winner Bob Vandergriff Jr. and grandfather of current NHRA star Jordan Vandergriff, passed away Aug. 19. He was 84.
Photo courtesy of SEMAHigh-performance aftermarket giant Bob Vandergriff Sr., father of former NHRA national event winner Bob Vandergriff Jr. and grandfather of current NHRA star Jordan Vandergriff, passed away Aug. 19. He was 84…
The Insiders talk Brainerd, points battles, and more!
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon of NHRA on FOX and Kevin McKenna of NHRA National Dragster join the show, and the conversation is locked in on the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, the pitched points battles for lucrative in-season championships, and more.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon of NHRA on FOX and Kevin McKenna of NHRA National Dragster join the show, and the conversation is locked in on the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, the pitched points…
Last chance to own the handsome NHRA 75th Anniversary book
The fourth and final printing of NHRA 75: A Legacy of Speed, the handsome 206-page coffee-table-style book chronicling the history of NHRA, is now complete, and books are available immediately, but once the current stock is exhausted, they're gone. Don't miss out now as a gift to yourself or for family and friends. Christmas is coming!
To help commemorate NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, NHRA Publications has created two handsome books that tell the stories of NHRA's acceleration into motorsports glory and salute the heroes who helped drive the sport forward.The fourth…
Right on the Number program rewards perfect runs by Sportsman racers
Right Trailers “Right on the Number” program for NHRA Sportsman racers who run on their index or dial-in during a winning round of national event competition has been claimed 21 times already this season.
Right Trailers “Right on the Number” program for NHRA Sportsman racers awards the $1,500 cash prize to any Sportsman racer (or split between racers) who run on their index or dial-in during a winning round of competition during an NHRA national…
Campbell partners with multiple local businesses for Brainerd event
Funny Car racer Jim Campbell will charge into Brainerd International Raceway for the NHRA Brainerd Nationals and bring with him support from local businesses Track Stop Fuel and Food, Studio Wraps, and Roden Steel.
Funny Car racer Jim Campbell will charge into Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) for the NHRA Brainerd Nationals and bring with him some local support.The Jim Campbell Racing Funny Car will showcase Track Stop Fuel and Food, Studio Wraps, and…
The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering: The Kenny family postcard from the road
In the latest edition of The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering, The father-son team of Alan and Jason Kenny take the road trip of a lifetime with their own version of the famed NHRA Western Swing.
From racing a Top Alcohol Dragster in the 1970s to winning the 2012 championship in Super Comp, Alan Kenny has done just about everything there is to do in drag racing. However, the one item that had long remained on his to-do list was a summertime…
NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration continues at drag racing’s biggest event
As NHRA continues its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration in 2026, the spotlight turns to the world’s biggest drag race, the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sept. 2-7.
As NHRA continues its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration in 2026, the spotlight turns to the world’s biggest drag race, the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sept. 2-7.The sport…
Bogan, Picillo lead winners at NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals
Monty Bogan, Justin Picillo, and Mark Gilstrap led the list of winners as the NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals wrapped up at Cecil County Dragway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals:COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '07 G5, E/SMA, 8.371, 153.37 def. Mark Hopkins, Phoenixville, Pa., '92…
Nahan, Mans, Mosbek lead Race 2 winners at Division 5 Brainerd doubleheader
Pat Nahan, Michael Mans, and Tim Mosbek led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division wrapped up a doubleheader weekend at Brainerd International Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Brainerd International Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORPat Nahan, Sartell, Minn., '16 Parks, E/DA, 7.391, 173.14…
Bode family gears up for a return to their favorite track: Brainerd
The Bode family is heading to the NHRA Brainerd Nationals with the support of several local companies and looking to capitalize on recent performance improvements and the family's past success at Brainerd International Raceway.
Forget Disneyland; Brainerd International Raceway is one of the happiest places on earth for the Bode family, and their return to the site of patriarch Bob’s first and only career NHRA Funny Car win in 2010 has the Illinois privateers revved up and…
Random ramblings and rumblings
NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess empties the mental notebook with tales of new books, old books, history revisited, heroes lost and survivors found, bad Artificial Intelligence searches, and more.
It’s been a blur of a NHRA 75th Anniversary season, a whirlwind of activity that is the culmination of plans laid more than two years ago. Indy is just around the corner, and before we know it, we’ll be crowning world champions in Pomona again…
Carnasciale remains red hot at Cecil County with fifth season victory
Points leader Joe Carnasciale scored his fifth Comp win of the season as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Cecil County Dragway.
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Cecil County Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORJoe Carnasciale, Ashaway, R.I., '06 Cavalier, I/SM, 11.983, 78.55 def.…
August issue of National Dragster packed with race coverage, features
The August 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with racing action from five different NHRA series and features, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE ISSUEThe August 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with racing action from five different NHRA series and features, is now…
Super.com named Official Discount App of NHRA
Super.com, the all-in-one app that helps everyday Americans save, earn, and put more money in their pockets, has been named the Official Discount App of NHRA.
Super.com, the all-in-one app that helps everyday Americans save, earn, and put more money in their pockets, has been named the Official Discount App of NHRA.Already a sponsor of Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and its Top Fuel driver lineup of Clay Millican…
Spencer Hyde and Dean Antonelli talk Norwalk, points, Brainerd, and more!
On this very Funny Car episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined first by Funny Car racer Spencer Hyde and then by Dean "Guido" Antontelli, the crew chief for current points leader Ron Capps.
On this very Funny Car episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined first by Funny Car racer Spencer Hyde and then by Dean "Guido" Antontelli, the crew chief for current points leader Ron Capps.Hyde shares…
Points battles are tight heading into final two events of the regular season
Shawn Langdon, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson are the points leaders with just two races remaining in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, making it the perfect time to check out the points race for the regular-season championship during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary campaign.
Just two races remain in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, making it the perfect time to check out the points race for the regular-season championship during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary campaign.With nearly $400,000 overall on…
Perfect reaction times net new members of NHRA's Trip-Zip Club
NHRA's Trip-Zip club program rewards drivers in any class who cut perfect .000 reaction times in national event eliminations. Over the course of the season so far, NHRA has handed out 72 of the special Trip-Zip challenge coins to 68 drivers.
NHRA's Trip-Zip Club program rewards drivers in any class who cut perfect .000 reaction times in national event eliminations. Over the course of the season so far, NHRA has handed out 72 of the special Trip-Zip challenge coins to 68 drivers.…
Watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Series from Brainerd for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Brainerd International Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Brainerd International Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Brainerd are…
Watch the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals from Cecil County Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals from Cecil County Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Cecil County are …
Completing the list of NHRA's Top 25 Top Alcohol Drivers
NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers continues with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Drivers. Here's the fifth and final group of these outstanding drivers.
NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers continues with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Drivers.Much in the same way as the previously released Top 75 Drivers and Top 50 Sportsman Racers lists, the…
Top 25 Alcohol Drivers: The recap
The NHRA Top 25 Alcohol Drivers list saluted the men behind the wheel, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t also salute some of the tuners who helped them make history.
The Top 25 Alcohol Drivers list, the third in a list of celebratory anointments saluting NHRA’s best competitors over its first 75 years, was completed Aug. 10 with the release of the final five names. It was preceded by the…