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For championship leader Andrew Hines, there are no "lucky tracks"
Andrew Hines has dominated the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at zMax Dragway to the tune of seven wins in 11 final rounds, so it stands to reason that he has an affinity for Bruton Smith’s “Bellagio of Dragstrips” but Hines doesn’t necessarily see it that way.
Andrew Hines has dominated the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at zMax Dragway to the tune of seven wins in 11 final rounds, so it stands to reason that he has an affinity for Bruton Smith’s “Bellagio of Dragstrips” but Hines doesn’t necessarily see it…
What the teams said entering the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals
“We got the points lead back in St. Louis and you know, that feels great. I’m confident we can go some rounds on race day, just keep picking away at this championship." -- Robert Hight
TORRENCE RACING
STEVE TORRENCE
“I’ve got a really good group. They rarely make mistakes and that sends me to the starting line with an awful lot of confidence. Very seldom do I win races. About all I can do is screw it…
Smax Smith is back, and has some lofty goals for the Charlotte weekend
Former FIA Top Fuel world champ Smax Smith is a fan favorite every time he straps into the big-on-heart low-on-budget Leverich Racing Top Fueler. A fan's GoFundMe effort helped get the team to the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals, where he hopes to get his first 300-mph time slip.
Until he returned a month ago at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals, Smax Smith’s last run at an NHRA national event was at fabled Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. That tells you how long it’s been.
The former FIA Top Fuel world champ’s race…
Stevie “Fast” Jackson closes in on first E3 Pro Mod world title in Charlotte
Stevie “Fast” Jackson could take a minute and figure out the points scenarios necessary to win his first world title in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, but Jackson would rather just win and clinch it that way.
If he wanted, Stevie “Fast” Jackson could take a minute and figure out the points scenarios necessary to win his first world title in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service as part of this weekend’s NTK NHRA…
NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday preview
With the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship reaching the halfway point, expect NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competitors to leave it all on the line at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals. It is the third of six races in the Countdown to the Championship
With the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship reaching the halfway point, expect NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competitors to leave it all on the line. It is the third of six races in the Countdown to the Championship, also marking…
Mello Yello, Amazon team up to bring NHRA fans a new way to enjoy their favorites
Coca-Cola has teamed up with Amazon to launch a new page on their website dedicated to Mello Yello and NHRA, giving NHRA fans a new convenient place to shop for their favorite brand and and chances to win fantastic prizes.
Coca-Cola has teamed up with Amazon to launch a new page on their website dedicated to Mello Yello and NHRA.
Fans who have shared their desire to purchase Mello Yello and Mello Yello Zero will now have a new convenient place to shop for their…
Tricky Tipster: Betting big at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals
Tricky Tipster labeled Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Jerry Savoie, and Steve Jackson as the favorites midway through the NHRA Countdown to the Championships.
A lot has changed since NHRA last visited palatial zMax Dragway nearly six months ago. Approaching the halfway point in the Countdown to the Championship, it’s approaching now or never time for many racers who desire to wear the title of NHRA Mello…
Mountain Motor Pro Stock schedule expands to six events in 2020
NHRA officials have released the 2020 schedule for the Mountain Motor Pro Stock category, which will compete at six of the 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
NHRA officials have released the 2020 schedule for the Mountain Motor Pro Stock category, which will compete at six of the 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
This exciting category participated in four national…
WFO Radio NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals preview
This week on WFO Radio Podcast, Joe Castello and NHRA’s Alan Reinhart preview the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals, race three of the NHRA Countdown. Clay Millican discusses a variety of topics including a must-win situation going into NTK Carolina…
NHRA race teams go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
A number of teams on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will show their support for cancer awareness by adding pink to their racecars throughout October.
A number of teams on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will show their support for cancer awareness by adding pink to their racecars throughout October.
The Shawn Langdon-driven Global Electronic Technology Toyota Camry Funny Car, Cruz…
WATCH: Celebrate Alexis DeJoria’s return to NHRA Drag Racing by re-living last three victories
Alexis DeJoria will return to full-time Funny Car competition in 2020 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Alexis DeJoria announced her return to Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing on Tuesday after a two-year hiatus from the Funny Car driver's seat. The seven-time national event winner will drive a car tuned by Del Worsham and Nicky Boninfante with more…
Doug Kalitta staying the course as Top Fuel championship talk heats up
Doug Kalitta isn’t taking his top spot in points for granted. The chance for the Top Fuel veteran’s first world championship is one of the top stories of the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, but Kalitta won’t let it interrupt his ultra-focused mindset.
With nearly the slimmest of leads and four races remaining in the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Doug Kalitta isn’t taking his top spot for granted. The chance for the Top Fuel veteran’s first world championship is one of the top…
Alexis DeJoria will return to NHRA Funny Car competition in 2020
U.S. Nationals winner Alexis DeJoria will return to full-time Funny Car competition in 2020. DeJoria, who last competed full-time in 2017, will be on the entry list at the 2020 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Alexis DeJoria will return to full-time Funny Car competition in 2020. The Californian, who last competed full-time in 2017, will be on the entry list at the 2020 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
“I honestly knew deep down when I made the…
Strutmasters.com joins Dave Richards Funny Car as sponsor for Carolina Nationals
Strutmasters.com will join Paul Richards Racing and driver Dave Richards as a sponsor on their Ford Mustang Funny Car at this weekend’s NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Strutmasters.com will join Paul Richards Racing and driver Dave Richards as a sponsor on their Ford Mustang Funny Car at this weekend’s NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Strutmasters.com will join a broad roster of long-time sponsors like Prestige…
Summit Racing NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League teaches racing, life lessons to kids
The Summit Racing NHRA Jr, Drag Racing League not only gives kids from ages 5-17 the chance to race a dragster on the dragstrip, but it's also teaching them other life lessons as well.
'Never quit!' European Top Fuel champ Lex Joon believes in the future
Former European Top Fuel champ Lex Joon and his wife, Gerda, live by the mantra "Never Quit," and their hard work and determination have them thinking about more round wins like their first in Bristol earlier this year.
Bike champ Matt Smith will do double duty in Charlotte with new Super Comp entry
Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith will pull double duty at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals as expands his racing résumé with a new category of competition -– Super Comp.
Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith will pull double duty at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals as expands his racing résumé with a new category of competition -– Super Comp. With VP Racing Fuels as his primary sponsor for…
Shawn Langdon chasing second-straight win in Charlotte
Picking up his second victory of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Shawn Langdon was already riding high on Sunday. Things could be about to get even better for the former Top Fuel world champ and current Funny Car standout as he…
Nataas, Beverett lead winners list at Division 3 All American Showdown
Julie Nataas and Chip Beverett led the list of champs as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division All American Showdown:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Julie Nataas, Santa Barbara, Calif., 5.303, 276.35 def.…
David Thomas honors the Ramcharger legacy in powerful way
In 1959, the Ramchargers were formed when a group of engineers and auto enthusiasts from Chrysler banded together to go drag racing. Starting with a ’49 Plymouth business coupe, the Ramchargers eventually went on to dominate the NHRA Super Stock and…
Tenacious Terry Haddock keeps his two-car team going through sheer willpower
Despite long odds and a budget the fraction of the size of his well-heeled foes, Terry Haddock, nitro-racing’s unbreakable “little guy” racer, hasn't missed a race this season.
Merriam-Webster defines “tenacious” as the quality of being “persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired.”
It’s an especially apt adjective for Terry Haddock, nitro-racing’s unbreakable “little guy” racer. It’s…
Coughlin Jr., Gill score big wins at Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at VMP
Troy Coughlin Jr. and Matt Gill scored Saturday wins to lead the list of champs as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division was in action at Virginia Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Virginia Motorsports Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Troy Coughlin Jr., Delaware, Ohio, 5.149, 283.49…
Hot Rod Drag Week stars to be featured at NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals
Some of the best street legal racers from Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week will be featured at the 12th annual NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals in a special exhibition highlighting the popular Street Race Small Block Power Adder class.
Photos by the author and courtesy of Hot Rod magazine
Some of the best street-legal racers from Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week will be featured at the 12th annual NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals in a special exhibition. Eight of the top performers from…
Cory Mac: He always played to win, and he did a lot of that
Earlier this week, veteran Top Fuel racer Cory McClenathan announced his pending retirement from competition. Here's a look back at his 30-year career behind the butterfly.
Earlier this week, veteran Top Fuel racer Cory McClenathan announced his pending retirement from competition. I’ve known Cory Mac for decades, since he first burst onto the NHRA scene in 1989 in Alcohol Dragster. His team was one of the five we…
Don't miss celebration of NHRA National Dragster's 60th anniversary at Auto Club NHRA Finals
NHRA’s National Dragster has been the voice of NHRA drag racing for more than 60 years. We are taking over the…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Ed Alessi
Nearly two decades after winning his first national event title at the 2001 Reading event, Ed Alessi returned to the winner’s circle in Super Gas with his unique Chevy-powered ’63 Pontiac Catalina. Alessi was nearly perfect off the starting line…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Kyle Bigley
After winning the Division 1 Super Comp championship last season, Kyle Bigley checked off another important milestone by winning his first NHRA national event title. In a rematch of the final round from Epping in June, Bigley got the best of Ken…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Stock winner Joe Santangelo
Joe Santangelo won his second race of the season in Stock when he defeated Randi Lyn Shipp’s Firebird in a classic battle of vintage muscle cars. Santangelo left first by a hundredth of a second and sealed his 16th career title by running 10.385…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Herbie Null
Herbie Null now has six national event wins to his credit, including Indy and a pair in Reading thanks to an impressive final-round performance in Super Stock. Null was almost unstoppable in the final with a .012 light and a perfect 9.700 on his…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Comp winner Christopher Piston
Tom Martino’s bid for a third straight Comp win in Reading remained intact until the final round, where he lost to Christopher Piston, who was appearing in his first career final round. Piston, in a four-cylinder powered F/DA, ended Martino’s…