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Larry Morgan, Tony Christian will be part of Pro Stock salute at Gatornationals
Larry Morgan and Tony Christian, two great and colorful drivers from Pro Stock history, will be the guests of honor at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as part of NHRA’s yearlong salute to 50 Years of Pro Stock.
Larry Morgan and Tony Christian, two great and colorful drivers from Pro Stock history, will be the guests of honor at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as part of NHRA’s yearlong salute to 50 Years of Pro Stock.
Morgan scored 12 wins…
Ron Capps, NAPA team regrouping after pre-season trailer fire
It took a lot of work for the NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car team to regroup and clean up after a pre-season trailer fire and the three-week break between races is helping. Crew chief Rahn Tobler shares the story with NHRA Indy bureau chief John Kernan.
NHRA introduces Wi-Fi for all at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
The NHRA Wi-Fi For All Zone, the next step in a long-term rollout plan to enhance the fan experience through reliable wireless internet service throughout the pits, midways, and grandstands, will be featured at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals March 12-15.
After a successful trial at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona this year, the NHRA Wi-Fi For All Zone will be featured at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., March 12-15. This is the next step in a long-term rollout plan…
WFO Radio NHRA Podcast: Arizona Nationals winners
This week on the WFO Radio NHRA Podcast, Arizona Nationals winners Steve Torrence, Tommy Johnson Jr., and Erica Enders all stop by to discuss winning the event. Torrence, the reigning Top Fuel champ, gives the details of his first race back on the…
Renew your Gatornationals tickets and get a free Garlits or Muldowney mini helmet
Fans who renew their tickets for 2021 at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will have the option of either a “Big Daddy” Don Garlits or Shirley “Cha-Cha” Muldowney mini-helmet when they renew their tickets at the track.
NHRA race fans who renew their tickets this season at select Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events for 2021 will receive an NHRA Legend mini-helmet. The 2021 season will salute NHRA’s 70th anniversary and the events so now’s your chance…
Auto Club Famoso Raceway hosts two-day March Meet test and tune event
In advance of the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series opener March 5-8, Auto Club Famoso Raceway hosted a two-day test-and-tune event for March Meet competitors that included defending season champs and top contenders.
In advance of the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series opener March 5-8, Auto Club Famoso Raceway hosted a two-day test-and-tune event for March Meet competitors that included defending season champs…
Mangus, Taylor both double up at Tucson Dragway's Pacific Division opener
Ryan Mangus and Jeff Taylor each doubled up with two eliminator wins at the Pacific Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Tucson Dragway, Mangus in Stock and Super Comp and Taylor in Top Dragster and Top Sportsman.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Tucson Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Tony Mandella, Eastvale, Calif., '92 Camaro, A/SMA, 8.000, 168.62 …
Meyer, Whiteley, and Martin lead Division 4 winners at No Problem Raceway
Rachel Meyer, Annie Whiteley, and Raymond Martin led the list of winners as the Division 4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season kicked off at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Nitro on the Bayou:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Rachel Meyer, Mount Vernon, Mo., 5.347, 268.82 def. Jackie…
Featured Flyer: Chris Beanes’ head-turning ’51 Henry J Top Sportsman entry
Even if it weren’t for its beautiful black paint job and purple flames or the mini Top Fuel-like wing hanging off the back deck, Chris Beanes’ Top Sportsman Henry J machine would turn heads.
Tommy Johnson Jr. reflects on dramatic Phoenix win, prepares for Gatornationals
Tommy Johnson Jr. and the MD Anderson Cancer Center team scored a huge Funny Car win at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, but it wasn’t without drama. T.J. looks back at the win and ahead to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, remembering an explosive moment at last year’s event.
SoCal Nitro Scrapbook: 1976-78
Southern California was a hotbed of Funny Car racing in the mid-1970s, with guys like Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, "Big Jim" Dunn, and good ol' John Force patrolling the dragstrips.
It was pure happenstance that I opened the drawer in the credenza in my office yesterday and out tumbled a four-decade-plus old scrapbook of drag racing photos I had taken in the mid- to late-1970s. They aren’t great by any means –- I…
NHRA Insider podcast: Erica Enders, Jack Beckman discuss hot starts to 2020
On this post-Phoenix episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast with Brian Lohnes, Erica Enders and Jack Beckman join the show to talk about the red-hot starts they have scored in Pro Stock and Funny Car, respectively.
Both guests provide really…
Pro Stock Motorcycle 2020 season preview: Who can really win this thing?
Let’s be real for a minute and ask ourselves just how many riders are actually capable of winning the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship. The answer might surprise you.
Let’s be real for a minute and ask ourselves just how many riders are actually capable of winning the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship. The answer might surprise you.
For starters, let’s go with the…
NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series season preview: March Meet launch
The 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series kicks off March 5-8 at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif., with the prestigious the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, an historic event that traces its roots back to the earliest history of the sport.
The 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series kicks off March 5-8 at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif., with the prestigious the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, an historic event that traces its roots back to the earliest…
NHRA seeking vintage Pro Stock cars for 50th anniversary celebration
As part of NHRA’s yearlong 50 Years of Pro Stock celebration, NHRA is seeking vintage restored or re-created Pro Stock vehicles to display at select NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events.
As part of NHRA’s yearlong 50 Years of Pro Stock celebration, NHRA is seeking vintage restored or re-created Pro Stock vehicles from five decades of class history to display at the popular Hot Rod Junction at select NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
DRAW’s Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament set for March 11 in Gainesville
DRAW, which provides financial support to drivers and crew members injured in a drag racing accident at a track, will host its annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament, Wednesday, March 11, prior to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.
DRAW’s Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Wednesday, March 11, prior to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. The tournament is being held at the Ironwood Golf Course, which is close to Gainesville Raceway…
The Sports Report: Don’t get mad, get even
At the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Kyle Rizzoli was able to turn quickly the disappointment of last year’s lost championship in Super Stock into a convincing victory against Justin Lamb.
One could hardly blame Kyle Rizzoli if he had told you his off-season was miserable. After all, how many racers wouldn’t harbor some unpleasant feelings if they’d had a chance to win a world championship and came up just a few…
Gaydosh to return to Pro Stock with new team, Strutmasters.com backing
John Gaydosh Jr. will return to Pro Stock with Beaver Motorsports at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
John Gaydosh Jr. will return to Pro Stock with Beaver Motorsports at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Gaydosh recently sold his racing operation and has been out of the driver’s seat for nearly a year.
Beaver Motorsports…
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame announces 2020 Inductees and Honorees
Robert “Bones” Balogh, Lee Beard, Don Enriquez. Roy Hill, Billy Meyer, and Larry Minor will be inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in March in Gainesville, Fla. in March.
Robert “Bones” Balogh, Lee Beard, Don Enriquez. Roy Hill, Billy Meyer, and Larry Minor will be inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in March in Gainesville, Fla. The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, home of the International…
Funny Car’s Dave Richards plans 10-race schedule, patriotic theme in Gainesville
Paul Richards Racing Funny Car driver Dave Richards will make his 2020 season debut at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and is geared up to debut a new patriotic theme on his Ford Mustang.
Paul Richards Racing Funny Car driver Dave Richards will make his 2020 season debut at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and is geared up to debut a new patriotic theme on his Ford Mustang.
“The Mahoney family with Prestige Site Works is…
Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle points race continues anew in Gainesville
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will kick off the 2020 Pro Stock Motorcycle season and with it the continuation of the battle for spots in the eight-bike Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle event.
Riders earn points for the Mickey…
Jay Turner runs fastest-ever speed, wins NHRA Arizona Nationals title
Former world champ Jay Turner got back into the winner’s circle in the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series, defeating red-lighting Rickey House in the final round of the NHRA Arizona Nationals. It was Turner's first win since last year'…
Tom Bailey vs. Rod Tschiggfrie in NHRA Street Car Showdown at the Gatornationals
Tom Bailey and Rod Tschiggfrie, two of the best street car racers on the planet, will participate in the NHRA Street Car Showdown at the Gatornationals, a special grudge match held during the 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Tom Bailey and Rod Tschiggfrie, two of the best street car racers on the planet, will go head-to-head in the NHRA Street Car Showdown at the Gatornationals, a special grudge match held during the 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.…
NHRA Power Rankings: Matt Hagan still quick, fast despite slow start to 2020
Matt Hagan and Dickie Venables still have a great Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat despite not doing much winning to start the 2020 Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing season.
The standings don't reflect how strong the Mopar Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat driven by Matt Hagan and tuned by Dickie Venables has performed over the last six Mello Yello NHRA events. Hagan earned his…
Fast Five: NHRA Arizona Nationals
NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick count down their top-five moments from this weekend's NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Carter, Rizzoli, and Burton lead NHRA Arizona Nationals Sportsman champions
Dean Carter, Kyle Rizzoli, and Brad Burton led the list of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series winners at the 36th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals
Sunday's final Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series results from the 36th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
COMP
Dean Carter, Dragster, 6.904, 177.00 def. Doug Lambeck, Pontiac Sunfire, 8.335, 160.54…
Frech, Crutchfield, Terry Taylor lead Division 2 winners at South Georgia
John Frech, Mike Crutchfield, and Terry Taylor led the list of winners at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Ga.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
John Frech, Cortland, Ohio, '88 dragster, F/D,…
Hear (and see) what it takes to get behind the wheel of a Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing machine
Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series drivers tell us what it takes to get behind the wheel of their vehicles in a special look at the FS1 show, which airs at 9 p.m. Eastern.
Getting behind the wheel of a car in the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series takes determination and courage that is nearly unmatched in professional motorsports.
Hear from some of the drivers that make up the Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Sunday gallery
Check out photos from NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz from the final day of racing at the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix.
We've got incredible photos from the final day of the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix, including images from the winner's celebrations and cars traversing the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park drag strip that you've got to see.…
Steve Torrence begins Top Fuel title defense with NHRA Arizona Nationals victory
Steve Torrence picked up right where he left off. The Capco Contractors Top Fuel dragster drive won his debut event of the 2020 Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing season, defeating Doug Kalitta to earn his 37th Top Fuel victory.
Torrence ran a 3.…