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Enders excited about SpringNationals homecoming to Royal Purple Raceway
Two-time NHRA Pro Stock champ Erica Enders joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals outside of Houston, where she grew up.
Two-time NHRA Pro Stock champ Erica Enders joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss her excitement about NHRA’s next stop on tour at Royal Purple Raceway for the NHRA…
J&A Service NHRA Pro Mod Series: Houston preview
Brian Lohnes joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the second race of the season for fan-favorite J&A Service NHRA Pro Mod Series at this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals.
Brian Lohnes joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the second race of the season for fan-favorite J&A Service NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at this weekend’s NHRA…
Seattle in the '70s, Part 1
The Great Northwest had some great car and great races, and some great photographers, too, as evidenced by the work of Herman Marchetti, who shares some of his images from the Seattle area in the 1970s.
My column last week about the life and career of Hank Johnson stoked me into action to begin pulling together a large multi-column project I’d been working on of photos from the Great Northwest that were shot back in the 1970s by Herman Marchetti…
Kalitta looks to remain hot at Royal Purple Raceway for NHRA SpringNationals
If the last two years are any indication, a good start to the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has the chance to become even better for Doug Kalitta when he arrives at Royal Purple Raceway, the site of this weekend’s 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals.
If the last two years are any indication, a good start to the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has the chance to become even better for Doug Kalitta when he arrives at Royal Purple Raceway, the site of this weekend’s 30th annual NHRA…
Ice cream, maids of honors, new drivers, and baseball
Howdy everyone! There’s been a LOT of exciting stuff going on at the Kalitta camp since my last blog, so I’ve got a lot to catch you up on!
Going back to Gainesville, we saw solid performances from both of our dragsters during qualifying, and…
Right2Breathe to offer free Asthma screenings during NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Right2Breathe Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Flemington, N.J., in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network, will provide free spirometry exams, educational materials and screenings for Asthma during the NHRA Four-Wide…
McPhillips, Hool lead winners' list at Virginia Motorsports Park
Alcohol-class winners Rich McPhillips and Kris Hool led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division returned to Virginia Motorsports Park for the Power in the Park.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series picked up from where it left off in April at Virginia Motorsports Park, after Mother Nature forced the event to be moved to this past weekend. Rich McPhillips and Kris Hool reeled in final-round victories to…
Kalitta Motorsports looking forward to addition of third Top Fuel team in Houston
Jim Oberhofer, Kalitta Motorsports Vice President of Operations, joined NHRA’s Amanda Buisck via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to talk about the team’s addition of a third Top Fuel dragster, driven by Shawn Langdon, and Kalitta Motorsport’s history of success in Houston, site of this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals.
Jim Oberhofer, Kalitta Motorsports Vice President of Operations, joined NHRA’s Amanda Buisck via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to talk about the team’s addition of a third Top Fuel dragster, driven by Shawn Langdon,…
Cromwell named NHRA Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing
Glen Cromwell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing. Cromwell begins his new role effective immediately.
Glen Cromwell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing. Cromwell begins his new role effective immediately.
Cromwell joined NHRA as a Division Director in 1997 and has been a key player leading the sport’s marketing efforts…
Youngest Pro winners
When Tanner Gray drove to victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, he etched his name in the history books as the youngest driver to win in the Pro ranks. Who else makes the top five?
When Tanner Gray drove to victory at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, he etched his name in the history books as the youngest driver to win in the Pro ranks. Who else makes the top five? Following is a look at the youngest Pro-class…
John Force to be inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force to be inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame later this year, becoming the first in motorsports to join the Hall.
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force to be inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame later this year, becoming the first in motorsports to join the Hall.
“It’s an honor to be the first to represent not only my sanctioning body, NHRA…
Why the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon blurs NHRA’s lines between street and strip
Any vehicle running 9.99-seconds or quicker at an NHRA Member Track needs to have certain NHRA-accepted safety equipment, and with e.t.s in the 9.60s, Dodge's new 840-horsepower 2018 Challenger SRT Demon blurs the line between street car and drag car.
Remembering “Gentleman Hank” Johnson
Sure, Top Fuel racer “Gentleman Hank” Johnson, who died earlier this week, was part of the answer to a great trivia question, but in a career that spanned more than two decades, he was much more than that.
What does “Gentleman Hank” Johnson, one of the Northwest’s best Top Fuel and Funny Car racers, have in common with fellow 1970s Top Fuel racers Bob Gibson and Gary Beck? Or with ‘70s Pro Stock hero Larry Lombardo? Or with modern-day nitro gladiators…
Between race wins, Pritchett keeps a busy schedule of activities
Leah Pritchett joined NHRA reporters Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about her very busy schedule, encompassing everything from new-car premieres to street-car madness and racing her Papa John’s-sponsored Top Fueler.
Leah Pritchett joined NHRA reporters Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about her very busy schedule.
Pritchett recently was in New York City for the unveiling of the new…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 8)
NHRA National Dragster’s eighth issue of 2017, featuring an complete coverage from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals and more is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s eighth issue of 2017, featuring an complete coverage from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals and more is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
Fans who made it…
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 2000 AutoZone NHRA Nationals
Throughout 2017, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 2000 AutoZone NHRA Nationals.
The event features some scary moments…
NHRA Today Roundtable: SpringNationals preview
With two weekends off before the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals in Houston, teams are back in their shops working on improvements ahead of the fifth race of the 2017 NHRA season. Indianapolis correspondent John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick on NHRA Today delivered by Papa John’s with details.
With two weekends off before the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals in Houston, teams are back in their shops working on improvements ahead of the fifth race of the 2017 NHRA season. Indianapolis correspondent John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda…
Brown talks Vegas win, Top Gear hosting, and racing with his sons
Antron Brown joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about his recent win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, his newest day job as a co-presenter on BBC America’s Top Gear America, and Jr. Dragster racing with his family.
Antron Brown joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about his recent win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, his newest day job as a co-presenter on BBC America’s…
Dew looks to repeat in Moser Sportsman Shootout
Ray Dew is ready to defend his title as the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place Saturday, April 29, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex.
The NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place Saturday, April 29, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex.
Through a season long points battle in 2016, the top two Moser…
Chandler to recover at home, eager for racing return with her teams
Terry Chandler, who funds the Make-A-Wish and Infinite Hero Foundation Funny Car teams for Don Schumacher Racing, is resting at home after recent surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Many fans noticed that Terry Chandler wasn't at the starting line at Las Vegas two weeks ago celebrating when her Make-A-Wish Funny Car team and driver Tommy Johnson Jr. recorded their first win of the season in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers into Houston for first Texas stop
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series unleashes its powerful, nitro-burning machines on the Lone Star State for the first time in 2017 when it visits Royal Purple Raceway for the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals, April 21-23.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series unleashes its powerful, nitro-burning machines on the Lone Star State for the first time in 2017 when it visits Royal Purple Raceway for the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals, April 21-23. It marks the fifth of…
Family vacation
On a rare off weekend, three-time Pro Stock champion Jason Line took his family (and his Buick) on a weekend holiday
Jason Line and the KB Racing team are generally all business with the sort of 24/7 mindset that is necessary for success in Pro Stock. However, with a three-week break between the national events in Las Vegas and Houston, Line…
Langdon, Westerfield guest on WFO Radio
Shawn Langdon and Shane Westerfield guest on WFO Radio. Langdon, the 2013 Mello Yello Top Fuel world champion, discusses his new ride with Kalitta Motorsports and Westerfield talks about his hot start in Top Alcohol Funny Car. NHRA National Dragster…
Wolf signs on for full NHRA regional schedule with Booher Racing
After a promising two-race campaign in 2016, Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Kirk Wolf has committed to running a full schedule of races in 2017, driving the Booher Racing blown alcohol dragster at three national events and all North Central Region races.
After a promising two-race campaign in 2016, Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Kirk Wolf has committed to running a full schedule of races in 2017. He will again get behind the wheel of the Booher Racing blown alcohol dragster for three national events…
Vandergriff tests in anticipation of return to Top Fuel racing
A year after Bob Vandergriff Racing placed its operation in mothballs, the team is ready to race again at the upcoming race in Houston. BVR spent time over the weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis preparing for its return.
A year after Bob Vandergriff Racing placed its operation in mothballs, the team is ready to race again at the upcoming race in Houston. BVR spent time over the weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis preparing for its return.
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Former Top Fuel, Funny Car racer "Gentleman Hank" Johnson passes away
“Gentleman Hank” Johnson, one of the Northwest’s best nitro racers, passed away April 8 after a battle with cancer. He was 74.
Johnson, who began racing fuel dragsters in 1964 with a Chevy-powered rail, and partner Jim Dailey progressed along…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Dean Hall
Dean Hall’s win in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs was a thing of beauty that was highlighted by a rare perfect run in round two. Hall was never worse than .012 on the Tree as he drove his Korbel-backed Corvette to his third national event…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Chuck Phelps
The Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs class also featured a lot of great side-by-side racing, including the final round, where Chuck Phelps bagged his first national event win at the expense of multitime division champ Kyle Seipel. Phelps got off…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Rick Cates
The fifth time was the charm for emotional Super Gas winner Rick Cates, who completed a lengthy quest to win his first national event Wally by outrunning Tim Parker in the final round. Cates produced a time slip suitable for framing in round three…
Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Ryan Herem
The final of Super Comp featured two-time national champ Luke Bogacki and hired gun Ryan Herem. After an even start, Bogacki crossed the finish line first but paid the price with a 9.049 breakout on the altitude-adjusted 9.05 index. Herem, driving…