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Seattle in the '70s, Part 2
The NHRA Northwest Nationals take center stage on the NHRA Mello Yello tour in early August. Its venue, Pacific Raceways, has been a hotbed of nitro racing since the 1970s, Here's a look back at some great photos and memories from that era.
Well, we made it through the "Eastern Swing," four back-to-back-to-back-to-back weekends of grueling racing and traveling in equally grueling weather. After the upcoming Chicago event, its right back into another stretch, the fabled Western Swing…
Matusek discusses Norwalk accident, 2017 season, first victory
Pro Mod racer Steve Matusek joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent crash at Summit Motorsports Park and his win earlier this year at Royal Purple Raceway.
Pro Mod racer Steve Matusek joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent crash at Summit Motorsports Park and his win earlier this year at Royal Purple Raceway. …
JEGS Allstars set to battle at Route 66 Raceway
The 2017 JEGS Allstars event will take place on Saturday, July 8, at Route 66 Raceway during the Fallen Patriots Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by K&N, pitting the top drivers in NHRA's seven geographical
For 33 years, the JEGS Allstars has brought together the top racers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to face off in a battle of the “Best of the Best.” The 2017 JEGS Allstars event will take place on Saturday, July 8, at Route 66 Raceway…
NHRA Today Roundtable: 12 Down, 12 To The Crown
As teams catch their breath after four back-to-back races, what have we learned halfway into the 2017 Mello Yello NHRA season? John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's.
As teams catch their breath after four back-to-back races, what have we learned halfway into the 2017 Mello Yello NHRA season? John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's with an update from the…
'Papa John' gunning for Pritchett in third round of Charity Challenge
Round three of the Charity Challenge, a "grudge race" between "Papa John" Schnatter and Don Schumacher Racing’s Leah Pritchett, who drives the Papa John's Pizza Top Fuel dragster, is scheduled for the Fallen Patriots Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by K&N, and "Papa John" has been working hard preparing for the bout.
Round three of the Charity Challenge, a "grudge race" between "Papa John" Schnatter and Don Schumacher Racing’s Top Fuel Leah Pritchett, who drives the Papa John's Pizza Top Fuel dragster, is scheduled for the Fallen Patriots Route 66 NHRA…
Crew Chief Confidential: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Jim Oberhofer joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the Kalitta Motorsports team’s progress at the halfway point of the season. Bloom also caught up with Norwalk-winning crew chiefs of the race Bobby Lagana Jr. and Dean Antonelli and Summit Motorsports Park co-owner Bill Bader Jr.
Jim Oberhofer joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the Kalitta Motorsports team’s progress at the halfway point of the season.
Oberhofer is the Vice President of racing…
McMillen keeping season goals high heading to Chicago event
Despite a recent frustrating stretch, Terry McMillen still has the same goals he did at the start of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
Despite a recent frustrating stretch, Terry McMillen still has the same goals he did at the start of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. A span of five straight first-round losses has slowed that early-season momentum, but McMillen, who…
WFO Radio Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Winners Edition
The WFO Radio Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Winners Edition features Steve Torrence, Jack Beckman, Dean Antonelli, John Medlen, Bo Butner, Randi Lyn Shipp, L.E. Tonglet, Tim Kulungian, Nick Folk, Jeff Strickland, ‘Stat Guy’ Lewis Bloom, and…
Expect the unexpected
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals featured some of the wildest final rounds of the year in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
With a specific reference to the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals had a bit of everything and almost none of it was expected. Years from now, it might still be difficult to explain an event where two different…
No rest for Norwalk victors; Chicago next on Capco team’s radar
Two days after taking the Top Fuel title in Norwalk, Steve Torrence’s crew was hard at work back at the shop getting ready for the Fallen Patriots Route 66 Nationals. Indianapolis bureau chief John Kernan stopped by the Torrence shop to find out what’s involved.
Two days after beating Doug Kalitta in the Top Fuel final at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Steve Torrence’s crew was hard at work back at the shop getting ready for the Fallen Patriots Route 66 Nationals. Indianapolis bureau…
Rookie Report Card after Norwalk
A look at the stats of the 2017 rookie class as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series reaches the midpoint at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, race 12 of 24 on the 2017 schedule.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series reached the midpoint over the weekend during the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, race 12 of 24 on the 2017 schedule, and the rookie class continued to add to its round-wins total, as well as reaching…
Hart, Tigges, Aragona Jr. lead winners list at Lebanon Valley Dragway
Josh Hart, Fred Tigges, and Frank Aragona Jr. led the list of winners as Lebanon Valley Dragway hosted the NHRA Northeast Division.
WEST LEBANON, N.Y. – In the final results from Lebanon Valley Dragway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Josh Hart, Ocala, Fla., and. Fred Tigges, Holbrook, Mass, took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car…
Fast Five: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
From double victories in the Sportsman classes to wild incidents and incredible final rounds, the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was filled with memorable moments. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the 12th of 24 events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
From double victories in the Sportsman classes to wild incidents and incredible final rounds, the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was filled with memorable moments. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the 12th of 24 events…
New Papa John's commercial, pizza box feature Pritchett
Papa John’s Pizza will salute the story of Leah Pritchett’s persistence with a new television spot, which will begin airing Monday, June 26, and a new national pizza box featuring Pritchett and her gold Papa John's dragster alongside Papa John and his prized 1971 Camaro Z28.
Last year Leah Pritchett lost her dragster when her team owner retired. Through a relentless persistence to remain in the top 10 of points earners, she found a way to continue to compete and caught the eye of Papa John's.
"When I met Leah I…
Strickland, Folk double; Fricke, Bohl take wins Top Alcohol wins in Norwalk
Jeff Strickland and Nick Folk both doubled up, winning in two different classes, and Jackie Fricke and Andy Bohl won in Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car respectively at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.
Jeff Strickland and Nick Folk both doubled up, winning in two different classes, and Jackie Fricke and Andy Bohl won in Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car respectively at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in…
Force to throw out first pitch at Chicago Cubs game July 5
A pair of world champions come together when 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a World Series champion Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field on July 5.
A pair of world champions come together when 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a World Series champion Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field on July 5.
John Force Racing President Robert…
Molinari picks up first career Pro Mod win in Norwalk
Shane Molinari raced to his first career NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series victory Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.
Shane Molinari raced to his first career NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series victory Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by the Real…
Torrence adds fourth win of the season; Beckman, Butner, Tonglet find winner's circle
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) got into the winner's circle for the fourth time this season, while Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) joined the Texan with wins in Norwalk.
Norwalk Factory Stock title goes to Watson
Chuck Watson turns in a dominant performance to win the latest round of the School of Automotive Machinists and Technology Factory Stock Showdown
Chuck Watson became the latest winner of the School of Automotive Machinists and Technology Factory Stock Showdown when he defeated Kevin Skinner in an all-Cobra Jet final round. Watson’s company, Watson Racing, specializes in aftermarket parts for…
Summit Series National Championship Drawing held in Norwalk
In a special drawing for the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship, four NHRA Divisions were selected to send an extra racer to compete for the national championship at the season-ending Automobile Club NHRA Finals.
In a special drawing for the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship, four NHRA Divisions were selected to send an extra racer to compete for the national championship at the season-ending Automobile Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at…
NHRA Funny Car world champion Capps nominated for 2017 ESPY Best Driver award
NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps has been nominated for 2017 ESPY Best Driver award.
Ron Capps’ 2016 Funny Car world championship season and hot start to the 2017 season has earned him a nomination for an ESPY award in the Best Driver category. This is the first time he has been nominated for the prestigious honor in his 23-year…
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday Notebook
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) got into the winner's circle for the fourth time this season, while Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) joined the Texan with wins in Norwalk.
Troy Coughlin leads qualifying, picks up first-round win in Norwalk
Troy Coughlin raced to the No. 1 qualifying position in dramatic fashion and won the first round of competition at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.
Troy Coughlin raced to the No. 1 qualifying position in dramatic fashion and won the first round of competition at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment…
Hagan, Kalitta, Anderson and Smith hang onto No. 1 qualifying spots
Matt Hagan held onto his track record, and No. 1 qualifying spot, as did Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) at the Summit Racing NHRA Nationals.
Mickey Thompson Tires to sponsor Pro Bike Battle all-star event
Mickey Thompson Tires has been named the official sponsor of the Pro Bike Battle event held at Sonoma Raceway.
Mickey Thompson Tires has been named the official sponsor of the Pro Bike Battle event held at Sonoma Raceway. The multi-year agreement will feature the top motorcycle competitors in the country battling for a lucrative purse.
The Mickey…
Smith leads qualifying at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park
Rickie Smith continues his successful return to the cockpit by racing to the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.
Rickie Smith continues his successful return to the cockpit by racing to the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment…
Kalitta, Hagan, Anderson, Smith hold top qualifying spots after Friday
The Eastern Swing wraps up in Norwalk, Ohio with the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith are on top after the first day of qualifying.
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday Notebook
The Eastern Swing wraps up in Norwalk, Ohio with the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith are on top after the first day of qualifying.
It's Clay's day ... finally
Clay Millican's Top Fuel win in Bristol wasn't just a breakthrough moment for him, but felt like a community event for the NHRA world, and lifted us all. NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess shares his thoughts on Millican's long run to victory.
I was one of the very few still there on a Monday in Montreal in 1987, when John Force finally broke through for his first NHRA Funny Car win after nine painful runner-ups, and I was there in Dallas in 2011 when Bob Vandergriff Jr. ended his NHRA-…