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Former Funny Car winner Bob Gilbertson of nearby Gastonia, N.C., has selected veteran nitro driver Phil Burkart Jr. to pilot his Trick Tank/IFAB Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
Former Funny Car winner Bob Gilbertson of nearby Gastonia, N.C., has selected veteran nitro driver Phil Burkart Jr. to pilot his Trick Tank/IFAB Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.“Phil is as reliable as they get when…
The April 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring wall-to-wall race coverage and great feature stories, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
Next-generation Cobra Jet builds on CJ1400 and SCJ1800 programs with new electric motors, clutch innovation, and full Ford Racing support all weekend in Charlotte.
When Ford Racing first brought the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to NHRA competition, it wasn’t just a technology exercise; it was a statement. Electric power could…
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will return to the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals with ArchKey Solutions, a premier electrical contractor and provider of electrical, technology, and specialty systems, on board her Vance & Hines Motorsports Suzuki.
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will return to the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals with ArchKey Solutions, a premier electrical contractor and provider of electrical, technology, and specialty systems, on board her Vance & Hines Motorsports Suzuki…
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan has been part of some of NHRA’s most memorable moments, and at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Hagan returns to Charlotte with what he hopes is another thrilling weekend.
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan has been part of some of NHRA’s most memorable moments. Near the top of that list is his historic 3.99-second run at zMAX Dragway in 2011, and at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Hagan returns to…
This week at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
22 Apr 2026
The fourth stop on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour will take us to zMax Dragway for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the only event this season to feature the unique four-wide format.This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn…
On March 13, 1951, the charter that founded the NHRA was signed at the famed Tam O’Shanter. As we celebrate our 75th anniversary season, Brian Lohnes assembled a distinguished group to talk all things Wally Parks, including NHRA President Glen Cromwell, National Dragster Editorial Director Phil Burgess, Funny Car champion Jack Beckman, and Wally’s grandson, Scott Parks.
1950s Los Angeles was a Golden Age. It was a crossroads of the future, where Hollywood, televison, aviation, and the automotive industry all combined— set between the beach and the mountains. It was a time when everything felt possible—and…
Paton Racing and Keith Murt will join forces once again and will kick off their 2026 season this weekend at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.Murt, who owns and operates MurtCo, which provides a wide variety of services ranging from HVAC and…
On this three-wide episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster dropped on Charlotte NHRA 4-Wide Nationals week, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKenna, and Matt Hagan.
On this three-wide episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster dropped on Charlotte NHRA 4-Wide Nationals week, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKenna, and Matt Hagan.Pedregon and McKenna join first to look…
In the Pomona Super Gas final, Mike Wiblishouser pulled off one of the rarest feats in drag racing with a perfect .000/9.900 run to win a coveted 75th anniversary diamond Wally. In this edition of The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering, we take a closer look at how he did it.
22 Apr 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
When it comes to perfect runs for Sportsman drivers, the record books don’t reveal much, but one thing that’s certain is that they are few and far between. Perfect runs, which include a .000 reaction time with a run matching the index or dial-in to…
This weekend, Fords, Chevrolets, and Dodges competing in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown series will converge at zMax Dragway for the 16th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Last year's winner, Jonathan Allegrucci, will be looking for his first win of the 2026 season.
This weekend, Fords, Chevrolets, and Dodges competing in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will converge at zMax Dragway for the 16th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. The factory stock class is a fan-favorite category, and the unique nature of…
The colors of The Caine Group will ride on the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car driven by 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
The colors of The Caine Group will ride on the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car driven by 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.Hyde met executives from The Caine Group last year at zMax Dragway, and over the…
After taking over the seat of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Jeff Arend will continue to drive for the veteran team and will wheel its Mooneyes-backed entry at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
After taking over the seat of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Jeff Arend will continue to drive for the veteran team and will wheel its Mooneyes-backed entry at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.…
"Chasing Speed," a six-part docuseries that recently aired on VICE TV, will debut in full on NHRA’s YouTube page on Wednesday. All six episodes of the docuseries will be available immediately for fans, giving them an opportunity to watch all at once or at their convenience.
Chasing Speed, a six-part docuseries that recently aired on VICE TV, will debut in full on NHRA’s YouTube page on Wednesday.All six episodes of the docuseries will be available immediately for fans, giving them an opportunity to watch all…
The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the biggest, oldest, and most prestigious drag race in the world, is on the list for Best Motorsports Event in a new USA Today Readers Choice poll. Make a big vote for the Big Go!
The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the biggest, oldest, and most prestigious drag race in the world, is on the list for Best Motorsports Event in a new USA Today…
It has been more than 25 years since Eddie Hill last powered down the dragstrip in his bright yellow “Nuclear Banana” Top Fueler, but the scrappy Texan, wife Ercie, and their memorable menagerie remain forever in the hearts of racing fans who witnessed their magical dozen years in the 1980s and '90s.
17 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
It has been more than 25 years since Eddie Hill last powered down the dragstrip in his bright yellow “Nuclear Banana” Top Fueler, but the scrappy Texan, wife Ercie, and their memorable menagerie that included a dauschund ("Hot Dog") and a Siamese…
There’s nothing quite like the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, and the massive sensory overload is coming quick, with the spectacular spectacle set to take place on April 23-26 at "the Bellagio of dragstrips.” Here are four reasons you can’t miss this year’s 4-Wide Nationals.
17 Apr 2026
There’s nothing quite like the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, and the massive sensory overload is coming quick, with the spectacular spectacle set to take place on April 23-26 at "the Bellagio of dragstrips.”An event as wild and unique as…
In a move designed to strengthen competition and reintroduce manufacturer diversity, the NHRA has announced a significant evolution in Pro Stock rules, opening the category further to Ford and Dodge combinations with a targeted performance…
NHRA racers Ron Capps and Angelle Sampey will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) in its 2027 class. Capps and Sampey, both members of NHRA’s recently announced Top 75 Drivers list from its first 75 years, will be inducted next March in Daytona Beach, Fla.
NHRA racers Ron Capps and Angelle Sampey will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) in its 2027 class.Capps and Sampey, both members of NHRA’s recently announced Top 75…
The prestigious NHRA SPORTSnationals will take place for the first time in Canada, as the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals is set to take place June 11-12 at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C.
The prestigious NHRA SPORTSnationals will take place for the first time in Canada, as the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals is set to take place June 11-12 at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C.It brings the standout event for…
Cali Neff, Rick McKinney, and C.W. Hoefer led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action with a doubleheader event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Photos by Bob JohnsonThe following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORCali Neff, Westminster…
As NHRA continues to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to zMAX Dragway for one of the most thrilling spectacles in all of motorsports with the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals on April 24-26.
As NHRA continues to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to zMAX Dragway for one of the most thrilling spectacles in all of motorsports with the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals on April 24-26.Dubbed…
NHRA has entered into a strategic alliance with the RPM Group in an effort to help bring NHRA Drag Racing back to the South Florida area.The RPM Group is a premier motorsports and marketing company focused on helping to resurrect racing venues in…
Progress continues at a rapid pace as construction crews brought out the big equipment to pour concrete and provide a new race surface at Bristol Dragway, home of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, from the starting line to the eighth-mile mark.
Progress continues at a rapid pace as construction crews brought out the big equipment to pour concrete and provide a new race surface at Bristol Dragway, from the starting line to the eighth-mile mark.The project has been in the works for a couple…
Popular Top Fuel racer Ida Zetterström will kick off her 2026 season with Shawn Reed Racing and New Partner GlobalSKU at the upcoming 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.
Top Fuel driver Ida Zetterström will launch her 2026 season at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway. The event will mark Zetterström’s first race of the year, and her debut with Shawn Reed Racing. In addition, Zetterström will also…
Speedmaster has partnered with Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson as primary sponsor for the 2026 NHRA season. The partnership marks an expansion of Speedmaster's motorsport presence.
Speedmaster has partnered with Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson as primary sponsor for the 2026 NHRA season. The partnership marks an expansion of Speedmaster's motorsport presence, adding Top Alcohol competition alongside the company's…
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a lifelong resident of Pomona, Calif., was an honored guest of NHRA at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. The congresswoman brought with her a copy of the Congressional Record read on the floor of Congress saluting NHRA on its 75th anniversary.
15 Apr 2026
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a lifelong resident of Pomona, Calif., was an honored guest of NHRA at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.The congresswoman brought with her a copy of the Congressional Record to be read on the floor of…
Past NHRA Top Fuel world champion Eddie Hill, renowned for his speed on land and water, was honored recently by the city of Wichita Falls with the renaming of the RC Airpark after him.
Past NHRA Top Fuel world champion Eddie Hill, renowned for his speed on land and water, was honored recently by the city of Wichita Falls, Texas, with the renaming of the RC Airpark after him.Hill, now 90, frequents the RC Airpark and has shifted…
The Legacy Nitro Funny Car final at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals went to Geoff Monise, who powered to an impressive 4.644 (1,000-feet) in the final to hold off Nathan Sitko’s competitive 4.698.
15 Apr 2026
The Legacy Nitro Funny Car final went to Geoff Monise, who powered to an impressive 4.644 (1,000-feet) in the final to hold off Nathan Sitko’s competitive 4.698.