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50 Years of Pro Stock salute: It all started at the 1970 Winternationals
Pro Stock was officially introduced as an NHRA national event eliminator at 1970 Winternationals as the ultimate manufacturer vs. manufacturer battleground, and the first race did not disappoint.
Pro Stock was officially introduced as an NHRA national event eliminator at 1970 Winternationals as the ultimate manufacturer vs. manufacturer battleground, and the first race did not disappoint. Chevrolet, Plymouth, Dodge, and Ford were all…
Doug Kalitta chasing third-straight Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals victory to open season
Doug Kalitta reached his fourth-straight Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com final in 2019 and the Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster racer is hunting his fifth to kick off 2020.
If there’s been a constant in recent NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history, it’s veteran Doug Kalitta performing well at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to open the year. The longtime Top Fuel standout has advanced to four straight finals at the…
“Take the Troops to the Track” with new Mello Yello 'Cans For Coins' program
Mello Yello has partnered with the USO to “Take the Troops to the Track” via a Cans For Coins program that will provide race tickets for members of the military. Fans who donate cans at an NHRA Mello Yello event will get an NHRA Mello Yello commemorative coin.
Mello Yello, the official soft drink of the NHRA and the series sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, has partnered with the USO to “Take the Troops to the Track” via a Cans For Coins program.
Fans are encouraged to bring their…
Racers continue to reap rewards of National Dragster’s Be a Winner, Be a Member program
On April 19, 2019, longtime NHRA member Larry Meyers drove his ’72 Dodge Challenger to a victory in the 11.50 Index class at his home track, Pueblo Motorsports Park near his home in Elizabeth, Colo. At the time, Meyers had no way of knowing that win would produce an unexpected benefit.
On April 19, 2019, longtime NHRA member Larry Meyers drove his ’72 Dodge Challenger to a victory in the 11.50 Index class at his home track, Pueblo Motorsports Park near his home in Elizabeth, Colo. At the time, Meyers had no way of knowing that win…
Nostalgia racer Alex Miladinovich will make his Funny Car debut at the Winternationals
Former Nostalgia Funny Car racer Alex Miladinovich will make his NHRA “big show” debut at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals after completing his crossgrade licensing during the recent test session at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Former Nostalgia Funny Car racer Alex Miladinovich will make his NHRA “big show” debut at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals after completing his crossgrade licensing during the recent test session at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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First 2020 issue of National Dragster features season preview, Winternats history
NHRA National Dragster's first issue of 2020, the annual Season Preview edition, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster's first issue of 2020, the annual Season Preview edition, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
The issue features deep looks at the Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock classes and…
ProTorque and Bonifante Friction team up ahead of 2020 NHRA season
ProTorque and Bonifante Friction partner ahead of 2020 NHRA season, creating one of the best teams in motorsports.
ProTorque and Bonifante Friction partnered to create a powerhouse team with a lasting impact in the NHRA Drag Racing community.
Both companies factor heavily in the bellhousing department, making the decision for ProTorque’s Joe Rivera and…
Five things to watch for at the 2020 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona
The 2020 season begins in Pomona with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and we've got debuts, returns and reunions to get excited about.
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals kicks off the 2020 Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing season in Pomona at Auto Club Raceway.…
NHRA Winternationals Tricky Tipster: And we're off and running
The beauty of each new season is that every driver in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series is currently tied for first place in the standings. Naturally, that won’t last long. Once qualifying begins on February 7, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by Protect the Harvest, the battle for titles will begin in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock. With that, here’s Tricky Tipster’s first attempt to handicap the Pomona pro fields.
The beauty of each new season is that every driver in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series is currently tied for first place in the standings. Naturally, that won’t last long. Once qualifying begins on February 7, at the Lucas Oil NHRA…
See the cars from Las Vegas in NHRA preseason testing gallery
NHRA preseason testing is complete at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz grabbed the great images you need to see.
Cool weather didn't deter NHRA teams from making strong passes over three days of testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Doug Kalitta, Shawn Langdon, Austin Prock and Antron Brown all made solid passes in Top Fuel while Robert Hight, Matt…
John Force Racing's third-generation enjoying thrill of Jr. Drag Racing competition
Jacob and Noah Hood, sons of JFR crew chief Danny Hood and former NHRA Funny Car star Ashley Force Hood, along with Autumn Hight, daughter of three-time NHRA Funny Car champ Robert Hight, are regulars in the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League competition at Southern California’s Irwindale Raceway.
The next generation of John Force Racing is already making its presence known in the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League.
Jacob and Noah Hood, sons of JFR crew chief Danny Hood and former NHRA Funny Car star Ashley Force Hood…
Shawn Langdon and Matt Hagan top final day of NHRA testing in Las Vegas
Report courtesy Bobby Bennett, Competition Plus
NHRA preseason testing came to a close Saturday after fielding three successful days of test runs for drag racers who compete in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing.
In…
See Tim Wilkerson, Robert Hight and Austin Prock hit The Strip on the final day of preseason testing
NHRA preseason testing wraps up at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway just days before the beginning of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing season kicks off in Pomona.
Tim Wilkerson, Robert Hight and Austin Prock all hit The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the final day of NHRA preseason testing. The 2020 season kicks off at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona […
Daniels, Nowicki, and Hembree lead winners at Division 2 Winter Warm-up
Randy Daniels Mark Nowicki, and Terry Hembree led the list of winners as the 2020 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series kicked with the Southeast Division Winter Warm-up at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division Winter Warm-up:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Randy Daniels, Grantsboro, N.C., '07 Pontiac, D/SM, 8.471, 149.45 def. Doug…
Austin Prock, Robert Hight top second day of NHRA testing in Las Vegas
John Force Racing, and the Procks, featured in the top of the leaderboards of Top Fuel and Funny Car at the second day of NHRA testing in Las Vegas.
Report courtesy Bobby Bennett, Competition Plus
John Force Racing dominated the second day of testing at the Professional Racers Organization annual preseason test, held this year at The Strip In Las Vegas.
Top Fuel…
See more photos from NHRA testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz grabbed some more incredible images from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and we've got them right here for your viewing pleasure.
Testing picked up speed at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and we've got some great photos courtesy of NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz for your viewing pleasure.
Watch Shawn Langdon, Jack Beckman, Matt Hagan and Paul Lee hit The Strip during NHRA Testing
NHRA Testing continues at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and we've got more video of some of the best cars on the property.
Shawn Langdon continued his solid week and Don Schumacher Racing hit The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as NHRA testing continued. We've got video of those three runs in addition to a pass made by Paul Lee's Global Electronic Technology /…
Brandon Welch putting pieces together ahead of Top Fuel debut
Brandon Welch didn't anticipate pedaling his Top Fuel dragster during NHRA testing. But the racer needed to punch through the lights quicker than 4.50-seconds to get a step closer to cross-grade his Funny Car license to Top Fuel.
He got the…
Antron Brown's fourth title is closer than ever with Brian Corradi back on board
Antron Brown got the band back together at NHRA preseason testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. His next win, and championship chase, is on the horizon.
Antron Brown last won in 2018, a lifetime ago for a three-time world champion and a driver that ranks amongst the greatest of all time.
That figures to change in 2020. Brown teamed back up with Brian Corradi during the offseason and formed…
Robert Hight, Antron Brown pace first day of test session in Las Vegas
Defending NHRA Funny Car champion Robert Hight and past NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown had the quickest runs during first-day testing at the traditional PRO preseason test session.
Report courtesy Bobby Bennett, Competition Plus
Defending NHRA Funny Car champion Robert Hight picked up where he left off at in 2019, grabbing the quickest run during first-day testing at the traditional PRO preseason test…
60 Memorable Winternationals Moments, Part 2: the 1980s and '90s
As we close in on the launch of the 2020 season and the 60th annual Lucas Oil Winternationals, we continue our look back at the rich history of the event. In Part 2, we're focusing on the 1980s and '90s.
As we close in on the launch of the 2020 season and the 60th annual Lucas Oil Winternationals, we continue our look back at the rich history of the event. Last week we revisted…
Check out the photos from the start of NHRA preseason testing in Las Vegas
NHRA preseason testing kicked off at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and we've got the photos you need to see.
NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz captured some incredible images at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the first day of preseason testing. You can check them out below and we'll have more on Friday from Las Vegas.…
Watch Alexis DeJoria's first run of NHRA preseason testing in Las Vegas
Alexis DeJoria debuted her ROKiT / ABK Beer Toyota Camry Funny Car at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a strong pass.
The ROKiT / ABK Beer Toyota Camry Funny Car made a stellar pass at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as Alexis DeJoria debuted the new look in her return to NHRA Drag Racing. DeJoria ran a 4.18-second pass with crew chiefs Del Worsham and Nicky…
See Clay Millican's new Top Fuel dragster at NHRA Testing in Las Vegas
Clay Millican is testing clutch discs and new Goodyear tires at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Clay Millican enjoyed a busy but pleasant offseason before beginning preseason testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Parts Plus Top Fuel team spent its offseason rewiring the entire dragster and reorganizing its trailer, a pair of…
Kalitta Motorsports hits The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as testing continues
J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon made solid passes at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to kick off NHRA testing.
The DHL Funny Car and Top Fuel dragster took to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the first day of NHRA testing. J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon both made solid passes on a cool track to debut their preseason testing. …
Global Electronic Technology joins Paul Lee’s Funny Car team
Global Electronic Technology will join Paul Lee Racing for the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season on his Funny Car. The sponsorship will debut at the 2020 season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Global Electronic Technology will join Paul Lee Racing for the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season on his Funny Car. Lee will adorn the blue of Global Electronic Technology as the major marketing partner for 12 selected races. Lee currently…
Celebrate 50 years of greatness: The History of Pro Stock book now available
In honor of the NHRA’s 50 years of Pro Stock celebration, NHRA Publications has produced an updated edition of its popular book, The History of Pro Stock, now available through Amazon.com.
In honor of the NHRA’s 50 years of Pro Stock celebration, NHRA Publications has produced an updated edition of its popular book, The History of Pro Stock, now available through Amazon.com.
Originally published in 2009 and covering…
Brittany Force kicks off testing in Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster
Watch the first run of 2020 NHRA Testing in Las Vegas and hear from crew chief David Grubnic after Brittany Force took to The Strip in her Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster.
Watch pre-season testing live from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
NHRA.com is hosting a live video feed from pre-season testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, courtesy of Competition Plus.
NHRA.com and NHRA National Dragster are covering NHRA pre-season testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In addition to our original coverage and photography, we're also providing free access to a live feed courtesy of Competition Plus…
See who arrived at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for preseason testing
More than a dozen cars arrived at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for preseason testing just a week before the start of the 2020 Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing season.
Trailers filled with Top Fuel dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, Top Alcohol Dragsters, Top Alcohol Funny Cars and even a pair of Pro Stock cars arrived at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Wednesday ahead of preseason testing. The 2020 Mello Yello…