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Alex Laughlin dials up the heat in Charlotte (and pays the price for it)
The day-to-day pressures of chasing an NHRA Mello Yello series championship is usually more than enough to induce an upset stomach, cold sweats, and sleepless nights. Pro Stock racer Alex Laughlin suffered through all of those symptoms and then some Friday night in Charlotte.
The day-to-day pressures of chasing an NHRA Mello Yello series championship is usually more than enough to induce an upset stomach, cold sweats, and sleepless nights. Pro Stock racer Alex Laughlin suffered through all of those symptoms and then some…
Top Fuel rookie Justin Ashley hoping to 'influence' Top Fuel outcome in first start
Justin Ashley enters the first eliminations round of his professional career today at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals after successfully qualifying his and Dustin Davis' Influencer dragster in his Top Fuel debut.
Justin Ashley enters the first eliminations round of his professional career today at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals after successfully qualifying in his Top Fuel debut.
Ashley, the son of former U.S. Nationals Funny Car winner Mike Ashley, cut…
Steve Torrence looking to stay perfect at zMAX to boost championship repeat bid
The deed may say that Bruton Smith actually owns zMAX Dragway, but Steve Torrence has occupied the winner’s circle here so often that he ought to be granted residency at least. He's shooting for his fourth straight win at the track and fifth in the last six.
Over the last two-plus seasons, Steve Torrence has owned zMAX Dragway. The deed may say that Bruton Smith actually owns “the Bellagio of Drag Racing,” but Torrence has occupied the winner’s circle so often that he ought to be granted residency at…
Rain Delay Theater: 2018 NHRA Carolina Nationals
As we wait for eliminations to start at the 2019 NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals, here's a little Rain Delay Theater for you, a look back at the 2018 NHRA Carolina Nationals, where Steve Torrence continued his rampage through the Countdown to the Champion.
NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals Sunday preview
Welcome to raceday at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals. Champions will be crowned today in the four Mello Yello classes at the third race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship at zMAX Dragway.
Welcome to raceday at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals. We won’t lie – it looks like it’s going to be a long day as rain is forecast throughout the day, making this a battle of survival and willpower as much as anything. When the track is dry,…
Jack Beckman's Dodge maintains No. 1 spot in Charlotte Funny Car qualifying
Jack Beckman qualified No. 1 for the second time this season, fending off all challengers for his 26th pole position with his Friday pass of 3.873 holding fast.
Jack Beckman qualified No. 1 for the second time this season, fending off all challengers for his 26th pole position with his Friday pass of 3.873 holding fast.
“I’m not usually into green [low qualifier] hats –- I like the yellow [winner]…
Steve Johnson qualifies No. 1 in Pro Stock Motorcycle for the first time since 2013
In one of the most surprising developments of the year, Steve Johnson will start from the top of a Pro Stock Motorcycle field for the first time since the 2013 Englishtown race.
In one of the most surprising developments of the year, Steve Johnson will start from the top of a Pro Stock Motorcycle field for the first time since the 2013 Englishtown race when he rode his Slick 50 Suzuki to a stunning 6.786 on Saturday…
Steve Torrence holds on to No. 1 spot in Charlotte Top Fuel qualifying
Steve Torrence held onto the No. 1 spot for his fourth pole of the season and the 23rd of his career as no one was able to better his Friday best of 3.711, though several people came close to unseating him.
Steve Torrence held onto the No. 1 spot for his fourth pole of the season and the 23rd of his career as no one was able to better his Friday best of 3.711, though several people came close, including Leah Pritchett, who clocked a 3.714 in Q4…
Erica Enders will continue pursuit of Pro Stock championship from No. 1 spot
As she pursues her third Mello Yello championship, Enders banked 11 of 12 possible bonus points in qualifying while putting her Melling-backed Chevy Camaro into the top spot for the third-straight event.
The popular “every point counts” refrain is heard often during NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship playoffs and Erica Enders and her Elite Motorsports team are obviously taking it seriously. As she pursues her third Mello Yello championship, Enders…
NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals Saturday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz was all over zMAX Dragway on the second day of the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals, providing a gallery's worth of photos from on and off the track.
Following Friday's thrilling nighttime qualifying, fans returned to zMax Dragway en masse for Saturday's final qualifying runs.
Erica Enders drove to the top spot in Pro Stock qualifying for the third-…
Drag Week hero Rick Steinke earns Wally in Charlotte street car showcase
Rick Steinke and his popular “Honk if parts fall off” ’67 Chevelle four-door was crowned the champion of the special eight-car exhibition of Hot Rod Magazine Drag Week entries held during the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway.
Rick Steinke and his popular “Honk if parts fall off” ’67 Chevelle four-door was crowned the champion of the special eight-car exhibition of Hot Rod Magazine Drag Week entries held during the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway. Steinke’s…
Sunday’s eliminations at NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals moved up one hour
The start time of Sunday’s final eliminations for the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway has been moved up one hour and will now begin at 11 a.m.
With the possibility of precipitation Sunday and in an effort to complete the full event as scheduled, speedway officials and NHRA moved the start of Sunday’s final eliminations for the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway up one hour and…
Matt Smith pulling double duty in Charlotte; adds Super Comp dragster to four-bike stable
As if tuning four Pro Stock Motorcycles wasn’t enough, reigning world champ Matt Smith decided to increase his work load this weekend by making his national event debut in the Super Comp class.
As if tuning four Pro Stock Motorcycles wasn’t enough, reigning world champ Matt Smith decided to increase his work load this weekend by making his national event debut in the Super Comp class. Smith has owned a dragster for more than two years, but…
Riding 339-mph power, Ron Capps has everyone's attention in the Funny Car Countdown
Ron Capps and Rahn Tobler have won lots of races without breaking records, relying on consistency to get it done, but after running 339 mph in Reading, now they're a double-threat weapon in the Countdown to the Championship.
When Ron Capps powered the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger Hellcat to the second-fastest speed in NHRA history, a 339.28-mph blast during qualifying at the Countdown opener at Maple Grove Raceway, it sent some shockwaves through the class.
Despite…
Rick Steinke 's four-door Chevelle takes commanding lead in Drag Week showcase
Fan favorite Rick Steinke drove his four-door Chevelle to an 8.722 on Saturday to take a commanding lead in the special eight car showcase featuring entries from Hot Rod magazine’s Drag Week.
Fan favorite Rick Steinke drove his four-door Chevelle to an 8.722 on Saturday to take a commanding lead in the special eight-car showcase featuring entries from Hot Rod magazine’s Drag Week. After three of four runs, Steinke has an average elapsed…
Jeg Coughlin Jr. is very much in the thick of the Pro Stock title picture
Down by 94 points with four races remaining in the season, the arithmetic is fairly straightforward for Jeg Coughlin Jr. to win his sixth Pro Stock championship (and seventh overall).
Down by 94 points with four races remaining in the season, the arithmetic is fairly straightforward for Jeg Coughlin Jr. to win a sixth Pro Stock championship (and seventh overall). If Coughlin can pick up even one round on his closest rivals at…
Todd Paton's services are in demand, both on and off the track
It’s been a whirlwind year for second-generation Todd Paton, who in the last nine months started his own business and has driven four different Top Fuel cars, including this weekend the new Top Fuel car of Doug Foley and Tim Lewis.
It’s been a whirlwind year for second-generation Todd Paton, who in the last nine months started his own business and has driven four different Top Fuel cars, including this weekend the new Top Fuel car of Doug Foley and Tim Lewis.
Paton, a…
NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals Saturday preview
Welcome to Day 2 of the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals, the third leg of the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs. The Mello Yello teams will get their two final qualifying shots today, scheduled for 1:15 and 4:30 p.m. Eastern.
Welcome to Day 2 of the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals, the third leg of the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs. The Mello Yello teams will get their two final qualifying shots today, scheduled for 1:15 and 4:30 p.m. Eastern.
Top…
McClay, McClanahan, Lamb lead winners at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
Scott McClay, Ryan McClanahan, and Justin Lamb led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division competed at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Scott McClay, Tehachapi, Calif., '98 dragster, C/ED, 7.350…
Champs crowned at Division 2 Summit Racing Series Finals at Gainesville Raceway
Paul Rebis, Seth Bevins, Jake Ball, and Dennis Stewert, won the titles at the Southeast division NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division Finals to earn berths in the National Championship event in Pomona in November.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2019 NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division Finals:
SUPER PRO
Paul Rebis, Tampa, Fla., dragster, 4.791, 144.72 def. David Scigluito, Largo, Fla., '10…
Steve Torrence dominates Friday Top Fuel qualifying at Charlotte, retakes points lead
Reigning world champ Steve Torrence, who has won the last three NHRA national events and four of the last five at zMAX Dragway, had the best run of both qualifying sessions Friday and took over the points lead in the process.
Reigning world champ Steve Torrence, who has won the last three NHRA national events and four of the last five at zMAX Dragway, had the best run of both qualifying sessions Friday and took over the points lead in the process.
Torrence who entered…
Jack Beckman powers Infinite Hero Dodge to the top of Charlotte Funny Car field
Jack Beckman, who got his Countdown to the Championship account off to a good start by winning the playoff opener in Reading, powered his Infinite Hero Dodge Charger Hellcat to the No. 1 spot Friday night at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Jack Beckman, who got his Countdown to the Championship account off to a good start by winning the playoff opener in Reading, got some more good news when he powered his Infinite Hero Dodge Charger Hellcat to the No. 1 spot Friday night under the…
Erica Enders puts Melling/Elite Pro Stock Camaro in the top spot in Charlotte
Erica Enders was dominant in her recent St. Louis win and the two-time champion doesn’t appear to have lost a thing as the NHRA Mello Yello tour has moved to zMax Dragway for the NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Erica Enders was dominant in her recent St. Louis win and the two-time champion doesn’t appear to have lost a thing as the NHRA Mello Yello tour has moved to zMax Dragway for the NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals. Enders, now ranked No. 2 in the standings…
NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz was all over zMAX Dragway on the opening day of the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals, providing a gallery's worth of photos from on and off the track.
The NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals kicked off on Friday morning with a huge showing of high school students who took part in the NHRA YES Program.
Reigning Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt…
Jerry Savoie’s WAR Suzuki dominates day one qualifying in Charlotte
After the first day of qualifying for the NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals, Jerry Savoie's White Alligator Suzuki leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at zMax Dragway.
After the first day of qualifying for the NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals, Jerry Savoie leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at zMax Dragway. Savoie, the 2016 Mello Yello champion, rode his White Alligator Suzuki to a 6.801 on Friday afternoon and that…
Alan Prusiensky takes a wild ride in Pro Stock accident in Charlotte qualifying
During the second round of qualifying at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord, N.C., Pro Stock driver Alan Prusiensky’s 2018 Dodge Dart crossed the centerline then made contact with the wall and rolled before coming to a rest.
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During the second round of qualifying at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord, N.C., Pro Stock driver Alan Prusiensky’s 2018 Dodge Dart crossed the centerline…
Rick Steinke's four-door Chevelle leads Drag Week exhibition after day one
After the first two runs in the special exhibition of Hot Rod Drag Week entries at zMax Dragway, Rick Steinke is the leader with his popular “Honk if parts fall off” four-door ’67 Chevelle.
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After the first two runs in the special exhibition of Hot Rod Drag Week entries at zMax Dragway, Rick Steinke is the leader with his popular “Honk if parts fall…
Cameron Ferre rides out wild fireball during first Top Fuel qualifying session in Charlotte
Top Fuel rookie Cameron Ferre rode out a wild fireball on Terry Haddock's Top Fueler in the first qualifying session of the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals.
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Top Fuel rookie Cameron Ferre rode out a wild fireball on Terry Haddock's Top Fueler after engine damage in the first qualifying session of the NTK NHRA…
WATCH: After one run, Drag Week champ Randall Reid leads special zMax exhibition
After one round of qualifying, Randall Reid is the leader in the Street Race Small Block Power Adder exhibition being held during this weekend’s NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals in Charlotte.
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After one round of qualifying, Randall Reid is the leader in the Street Race Small Block Power Adder exhibition being held during this weekend’s NGK NHRA…
Kalitta teammates J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon trade whacks on and off the track
A week after Kalitta Racing teammates J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon squared off in the final round at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, the duo lined up against one another in a throttle-whacking competition for employees of sponsor Wix Filters.
A week after Kalitta Racing teammates J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon squared off in the final round at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, the duo lined up against one another in their Funny Cars in a parking lot in Gastonia, N.C., that went…