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Campbell eager to begin driving for legendary owner Dunn
Jim Campbell, the new driver for Jim Dunn Racing, stopped by the NHRA Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's to talk about his new role driving for the legend and about the season ahead.
'Jim Campbell, the new driver for Jim Dunn Racing, stopped by the NHRA Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's to talk with NHRA’s Amanda Busick about his new role driving for the legend of the sport and about the season ahead.
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Silly Season Scorecard
The 2017 season launches in a little over a week at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, and when it does, fans will notice several big changes to a number of teams. We detail those changes in this silly season scorecard.
The 2017 season launches in a little over a week at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, and when it does, fans will notice several big changes to a number of teams. Following is a scorecard of the offseason changes that range from car swaps…
Heading west
A great westward migration of team trailers and support vehicles is already headed out from parts east in anticipation of the season kickoff. Here's a look at some social media posts by the teams.
Nitro Spring Training begins later this week at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix to be followed a week later by the Circle K NHRA Winternationals in Pomona. A great westward migration of team trailers and support vehicles is…
Burkart Jr. to return in Schwab Dodge Charger
Funny Car team owners Robert and Lisa Schwab have once again enlisted veteran driver Phil Burkart Jr. to pilot their Dodge Charger R/T for several national events on the 2017 schedule.
Funny Car team owners Robert and Lisa Schwab have once again enlisted the steady hand of veteran driver Phil Burkart Jr. to pilot their Dodge Charger R/T for the season-opening 57th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals and a handful of other…
NHRA's Glen Gray discusses new rules changes
NHRA Vice President of Technical Operations Glen Gray discusses his responsibilities in keeping a level playing field, technology, and safety.
NHRA Vice President of Technical Operations Glen Gray joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype from Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Gray discusses his responsibilities in keeping a level playing field, technology, and safety.
Gray…
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events to be televised on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of NHRA Drag Racing are born, will be showcased in 16 races throughout the season on FS1 and FS2.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of NHRA Drag Racing are born, will be showcased in 16 races throughout the season on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX Sports 2 (FS2). The programming will build upon the success of the 2016…
High-Profile First Wins at the Winternationals
The Circle K NHRA Winternationals has seen many firsts through the years, including memorable first wins by some of the most recognizable names in the sport. A look at five heroes of the sport who recorded their first national event wins at the Winternationals.
The Circle K NHRA Winternationals has seen many firsts through the years, including memorable first wins by some of the most recognizable names in the sport. Following is a look at five heroes of the sport who recorded their first national event…
NHRA Today roundtable: The crew chief shuffle
The 2016-17 NHRA off-season has proven to be especially "silly" for the crew chiefs. NHRA's Lewis Bloom, John Kernan, and Amanda Busick weigh in from the NHRA Wally Parks Studio.
The 2016-17 NHRA off-season has proven to be especially "silly" for the crew chiefs and Jimmy Prock's shocking return to John Force Racing was just the beginning. From changing owners, switching teams and radical new hires, who will come out on top…
Nitro Spring Training preview
NHRA Nitro Spring Training is set to begin next week. NHRA’s Indy bureau John Kernan checked in with some of the crew chiefs to see what’s on their agendas as they prepare to head west.
NHRA Nitro Spring Training is set to begin next week at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix as the Top Fuel and Funny Car teams of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series get ready for the season-opening Circle K NHRA Winternationals…
How Frank Hawley came to drive the Chi-Town Hustler
Frank Hawley drove the Chi-Town Hustler Funny Car to two NHRA championships but how he got to drive the fabled machine is a tale of chance and fortitude. Even he didn't think he would get the job.
Although the new-look website prevents me from carrying over the familiar graphical banner and “The stories behind the stories” motto that headed this column for almost a decade, the motto and mantra still remains part of why I love this column…
Vern Moats' wild Houston wheelstand
The late Vern Moats, who competed for decades in the Alcohol Funny Car ranks before retiring in 2012, had lots of ups and downs in his career, including this wild wheelstand at the 2003 Houston event.
Anderson, Gray continue winter Pro Stock testing
Former world champ Greg Anderson and rookie Tanner Gray both put in significant track time at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Fla., with their respective fuel-injected Camaros.
Several Pro Stock teams continue their winter testing in Florida before heading west for a final test session in Phoenix in advance of the Circle K NHRA Winternationals. Former world champ Greg Anderson and rookie Tanner Gray both put in significant…
Top Fuel Harley to compete at select NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events in 2017
The popular Top Fuel Harley motorcycle category will compete at eight events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, beginning with the Circle K NHRA Winternationals.
The popular Top Fuel Harley motorcycle category will compete at eight events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The first race of the season will take place at the season opening Circle K NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club…
NHRA Today: Tim Wilkerson looks ahead to new season
NHRA fan favorite Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson checked in via Skype with NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom at the Wally Parks NHRA Studio as he prepares for the start of the 2017 Mello Yello season.
NHRA fan favorite Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson checked in via Skype with NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom at the Wally Parks NHRA Studio as he prepares for the start of the 2017 Mello Yello Drag Racing season.
Wilkerson offered a quick…
Todd embracing thrilling new opportunity heading to Circle K NHRA Winternationals
J.R. Todd recognizes the big shoes he has to fill replacing Del Worsham in the DHL Toyota, but the chance to drive a Funny Car has been a longtime dream.
J.R. Todd took full advantage of his first opportunity with Kalitta Motorsports, and the new Funny Car driver plans to make the most of his next one with the organization as the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is set to begin.…
WFO Nitro Radio welcomes Pedregon, Oberhofer
WFO Nitro Radio welcomes Cruz Pedregon and Kalitta Motorsports Jim Oberhofer, who preview the 2017 season and NHRA National Dragster’s Kevin McKenna gives his preseason “hot takes. “ NHRA’s Alan Reinhart discusses the latest news with host Joe…
WIX Filters announces technical and associate sponsorship of Kalitta Motorsports
WIX Filters has joined Kalitta Motorsports as a chief technical partner through a multi-platform sponsorship agreement and has been named the Official Filters of Team Kalitta.
WIX Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, has joined Kalitta Motorsports as a chief technical partner through a multi-platform sponsorship agreement and has been named the Official Filters of Team Kalitta.
J.R. Todd will be…
NHRA Today: Jack Beckman discusses offseason changes
Former Funny Car world champ Jack Beckman stopped by the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about the changes to his team over the winter, including a new tuning team, and takes a look at the year ahead.
Former Funny Car world champ Jack Beckman stopped by the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk with Amanda Busick about the changes to his Infinite Hero team over the winter, including a new tuning team, and takes a look at the season ahead.
Thumbs-Up
Practice Tree races have become a hugely popular way for racers to pass the downtime during the winter months. Here’s a look at a couple of the biggest and most successful ones in the country.
On Jan. 7, Justin Vickers won $10,000, and he didn’t burn a drop of racing fuel in order to do it. Vickers, who lives in Ohio, made the trek to Alabama for the 4th annual Practice Tree Showdown presented by Plourd Racing Products and emerged as the…
Force talks NHRA drag racing on FS1 SuperCross show
NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champ John Force was featured on FS1’s coverage of the Anaheim, Calif., SuperCross race and spoke about the upcoming Circle K NHRA Winternationals and the season ahead.
Sixteen-time NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion John Force was on hand for the recent SuperCross event at Southern California’s Anaheim Stadium and was featured on FS1’s coverage of the event as he spoke about the upcoming Circle K NHRA…
Kalitta Motorsports announces partnership with Global Electronic Technology
Kalitta Motorsports has welcomed Global Electronic Technology to its sponsorship family. Global Electronic Technology will be a major associate sponsor on the Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster driven by Doug Kalitta and also will have branding on the…
NHRA Nitro Spring Training to take place at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
NHRA Nitro Spring Training is headed to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz., Feb. 1-4, where fans will have an opportunity to join NHRA’s elite drag racers as they gear up for 2017.
For the second consecutive year NHRA Nitro Spring Training is headed to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz., Feb. 1-4, where fans will have an opportunity to join NHRA’s elite drag racers as they gear up for the 2017 season.…
Tickets on sale for Atlanta, Seattle events
Tickets are now on sale for both the NHRA Southern Nationals, May 5-7 at Atlanta Dragway and the NHRA Northwest Nationals, Aug. 4-6 at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle.
The Atlanta event has been a southern tradition since 1981 and…
NHRA Today: Sportsman star Tommy Phillips
With 38 race wins in his Lucas Oil Drag Racing career, Tommy Phillips is one of the best ever in the Sportsman ranks, especially in the index categories. Phillips joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to discuss his long drag racing career and his plans for the 2017 season.
With 38 race wins in his Lucas Oil Drag Racing career, Tommy Phillips is one of the best ever in the Sportsman ranks, especially in the index categories. Phillips joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to discuss his long…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online
The second issue of NHRA National Dragster for 2017, the annual What’s New edition, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
It has been a bit of a wild offseason, particularly in the Funny Car class, so who is working where for 2017 and what will the various entries look like? NHRA National Dragster has the answers in its annual What’s New issue, online now for…
Longest-running national events
The 57th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals is quickly approaching, and with more than 50 years of events in the books, it is one of NHRA’s longest-running events. Which others make the cut?
The 57th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals is quickly approaching, and with more than 50 years of events in the books, the annual season opener is one of NHRA’s longest-running events. Which others make the cut? Here’s a look at the five oldest…
Worsham inks six-race deal with Lucas Oil; will debut in Pomona
Two-time NHRA champion Del Worsham will race six 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events with primary sponsorship from Lucas Oil.
Two-time NHRA champion Del Worsham will race six 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events with primary sponsorship from Lucas Oil.
Worsham, 46, of Villa Park, Ca, stepped away from his role as driver for Kalitta Motorsports in…
NHRA Today: NHRA's Graham Light discusses new points policies
NHRA’s Senior Vice President of Racing Operations Graham Light stopped by the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to chat with NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom about some of the rule changes for the 2017 season.
NHRA’s Senior Vice President of Racing Operations Graham Light stopped by the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to chat with NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom about some of the rule changes for the 2017 season announced recently.
Some of the highlights of…
Remembering Pat Minick and the legend of the Chi-Town Hustler
The passing of Pat Minick, original driver of the famed Chi-Town Hustler Funny Car, on Thursday took me by surprise and saddened me in the way that I mourn the loss of the pioneers of our sport. The heroes that I grew up reading about on the pages…
The Chi-Town Hustler
The famed Chi-Town Hustler at Southern California's Irwindale Raceway in 1969, with the late Pat Minick at the wheel. Crew chief Austin Coil stands beside the car.