NHRA national event history: A look at the tracks and stories that drove the sport
The fabled dragstrip in Pomona has hosted 106 NHRA national events in its long history, or almost one-tenth of the NHRA's 1,082 races. Here's a look at its history of events as well as those of other fabled venues, including Indy, Gainesville, and many more.
In my last column celebrating the Seattle national event, I mentioned its 42-year, five-decade run as among the longest of NHRA national…
Six more racers punch their tickets to Countdown to the Championship playoffs
As a result of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, six more drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
As a result of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, six more drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
Justin Ashley, Doug Kalitta…
Sonoma pushed Dan Wilkerson to the limit
After multiple motor and body-destroying passes in one weekend, Daniel Wilkerson shows true heart, grit, and honesty in a raw interview following a turbulent outing in Sonoma.
The power and violence of a 330-mph Funny Car run can shake even the most seasoned veterans—but for Daniel Wilkerson, Sonoma was more than a race. It was a test of his spirit.
Behind the wheel of the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang, Wilkerson…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Weekend Rewind: 2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge is always a wild affair with record-busting performances and dramatic outcomes, and this year was no different. Enjoy our video look back at a great weekend in Northern California's Wine Country.
Gears, Guts, and Heart: Richard Gadson and Greg Stanfield talk Sonoma wins
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Gadson and Greg Stanfield join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their awesome victories at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Gadson and Greg Stanfield join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their awesome victories at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals last weekend. Both guys have been in…
Bob Tasca III on his relentless pursuit of Funny Car improvement
After running some of the top speeds in Funny Car history in 2024, Bob Tasca III’s team is all-in on chasing wins in 2025 with a new chassis, clutch updates, and unshakable focus.
Bob Tasca III has never been one to back down from a challenge. In a class defined by precision and performance, his Funny Car team has proven time and again that it belongs among drag racing’s elite.
After blistering runs that were intended to…
Vetter's near-double highlights Sonoma Lucas Oil Series competition
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series competition at Sonoma Raceway, including Super Stock winner Trey Vetter, who also was the runner-up in Super Comp.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series competition at Sonoma Raceway.
Trey Vetter claimed his first NHRA national event title in Super…
How is this possible? Brittany Force's unmatched 343-mph speed explained
Brittany Force, David Grubnic, and John Force Racing are the monsters of Top Fuel speed records.
In a sport where fractions of a second define greatness, Brittany Force has built a legacy in full-throttle form — blazing past her competition as the fastest racer in NHRA history. With David Grubnic calling…
Watch the Division 1 Numidia Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Numidia are Strange, Summit Laris Motosports Insurance,…
Kalitta, Prock, Stanfield, Gadson celebrate wins at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Stanfield, and Richard Gadson share the spotlight with victories at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta won for the first time this season in front of a massive crowd on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating reigning world champion Antron Brown in the final round of the 37th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by…
Five things we learned in Sonoma
By almost any measure, the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge was one of the best races of the season, and as usual, we learned a lot from three days in Wine Country. Here are five of our top picks.
“To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge,” so said Confucius, but the Ancient Chinese philosopher never had a chance to experience an NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event, so we're going to have to take the lead…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday Gallery
The final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals delivered the same level of excitement as the first two days and we've got all the best images from the final day of the event.
