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Matt Smith enters Countdown with nothing to hide
Matt Smith begins his 2018 Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship defense with all his cards on the table. Well, as on the table as the cagey veteran ever cares for them to be. He's outspoken in a sense.
Smith didn't debut the way he wanted at…
Hear what the teams said following Friday qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil:
"It's ladies' night and I'm about to do this" -Angelle Sampey
Track records were broken after a pair of weather delays in Reading, Pennsylvania. Hear what the teams had to say about the first day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
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WATCH: Brittany Force, Ron Capps set track records during Friday qualifying in Reading
Watch current No. 1 qualifiers Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Erica Enders and Angelle Sampey rocket to the top of the sheets during Friday qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
Get all the information on the second day of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals as professional qualifying continues off with two sessions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship continues at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil with 40 racers in the hunt for a championship. Professional qualifying wraps up with a pair of sessions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock…
Angelle Sampey continues climb with provisional Pro Stock Motorcycle pole in Reading
Angelle Sampey continued her surge aboard her Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson FXDR with a step towards pole position at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
The former world champion, now a full-time competitor…
Erica Enders headlines lightning-quick Pro Stock field during Friday qualifying in Reading
Erica Enders made a statement run to open the NHRA Countdown to the Championship in her Melling Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro.
Enders wheeled her Camaro to a 6.480-second lap at 211.96-mph to take provisional pole position at the Mopar…
Brittany Force breaks track record to take Top Fuel provisional pole in Reading
Brittany Force and the Advance Auto Parts team started the NHRA Countdown to the Championship on fire in Reading.
Brittany Force put on a show to open the 2019 NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
The 2017 Top Fuel world champion set the elapsed time record at Maple Grove to claim the provisional pole at 3.651-seconds and speed of 332.92-miles per hour…
Ron Capps annihilates both ends of Maple Grove track record, takes Friday pole
Ron Capps came less than a mile-per-hour away from breaking the world speed record in his Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat at Maple Grove.
Ron Capps started the 2019 NHRA Countdown to the Championship perfectly. The driver of the NAPA Filters Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat earned six bonus points and claimed the provisional Funny Car pole at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil Friday gallery
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship blasted off in Reading and NHRA National Dragster photographers Marc Gewertz and Bob Szelag captured the action.
Ron Capps draws first blood in NHRA Countdown to the Championship
Ron Capps earned the first three bonus points of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. Naturally, crew chief Rahn Tobler chalked it up to luck.
"You know, I'd say that that was probably about half luck," said Tobler…
'I was gonna light him up' - Antron Brown just as hungry entering Countdown
Antron Brown enters the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in third place, just 30 points behind Steve Torrence as he chases his fourth Top Fuel world championship. The New Jersey native knows how difficult earning that trophy will be, but that doesn't make the ever-optimistic Brown any less confident.
Antron Brown enters the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in third place, just 30 points behind Steve Torrence as he chases his fourth Top Fuel world championship. The New Jersey native knows how difficult earning that trophy…
What the teams said ahead of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil:
“I think there’s a lot going on mentally for a driver going into the Countdown. There’s really no easy way to go about it, but I do know that being in that number one spot, it’s yours to lose. That’s a tough spot to be in." --Shawn Langdon
John Force Racing
John Force Racing doubled-up for the first time in its history in 2017 as Brittany Force and Robert Hight both won championships. 2018 was not so kind to JFR as Hight stumbled at the season-ending Auto Club Finals and Force was…
WATCH: Re-live the 2018 Dodge NHRA Nationals
Watch the start of Steve Torrence's historic NHRA Countdown to the Championship sweep in highlights from the 2018 Dodge NHRA Nationals.
Watch the start of Steve Torrence's historic NHRA Countdown to the Championship sweep in highlights from the 2018 Dodge NHRA Nationals. Courtney Force and Clay Millican began on pole in Reading at the Countdown opener while Tanner Gray and Matt…
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Friday preview
Get all the information on the start of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals as professional qualifying kicks off with two sessions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil with 40 racers in the hunt for a championship. Professional qualifying kicks off with a pair of sessions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock…
A farewell to Tom Jobe: The last of the Surfers
Bob Skinner, Mike Sorokin, and Tom Jobe, known collectively to Top Fuel fans of the mid-1960s as The Surfers, rode a wave of success and popularity for three years. With the Sept. 7 passing of Jobe, the last surviving Surfer, we look back at their magical time.
There’s never going to be another Top Fuel team like the Surfers, the trio of West Coast pals whose approach to nitro racing in the mid-1960s was unknown and befuddling to their peers. Pictured from left, Bob Skinner, Mike Sorokin, and…
Points leaders Andrew Hines and Bo Butner will try to keep pushing the pace
Andrew Hines and Bo Butner are in similar situations heading into the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, as both have been the points leader in their respective classes for the entire season. Now they just have to keep the mojo going for the next six events.
Andrew Hines and Bo Butner are in similar situations heading into the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, as both have been the points leader in their respective classes for the entire NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season. With…
Tricky Tipster: 2019 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil
With six races to decide a champion, there is no room for error, and with that in mind, Tricky Tipster, NHRA’s legendary in-house wizard of odds, has labeled Steve Torrence, John Force, Erica Enders, and Andrew Hines as the favorites for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals in Reading. Where did your favorite rank?
Enough of the small talk. The next time the NHRA Mello Yello series pros take to the track at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals in Reading, the playoffs will be in full swing which means the importance of each and every round cannot be…
What’s ahead for Tommy Johnson Jr. as he heads into the Countdown battle?
After arguably the most consistent regular season in his Funny Car career, Tommy Johnson Jr. hopes it translates into more clutch performances in the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship and possibly his first career world championship.
Tommy Johnson Jr. has had no trouble finishing his NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season on a high note. After arguably the most consistent regular season in his Funny Car career, the veteran standout hopes it translates into more clutch…
SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series boasts eight-event 2020 schedule
NHRA officials announced the 2020 schedule for the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Drag Racing Series, which will compete at eight of the 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
NHRA officials announced the 2020 schedule for the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Drag Racing Series, which will compete at eight of the 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
This fan favorite category…
Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley set for 10-race schedule in 2020
NHRA officials announced the schedule for the 2020 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which will compete at 10 of the 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
NHRA officials have announced the schedule for the 2020 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which will compete at 10 of the 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
The Mickey Thompson…
Christiansen, Roehrs, Montford, and Clampitt take Division 5 crowns in Topeka
Greg Christiansen, Steve Roehrs, Ryan Montford, and Jason Clampitt were the winners of the West Central division NHRA Summit Racing Series at Heartland Motorsports Park to earn a berth in the National Championships to be held later this year.
Did you see it? Watch the official 2020 Pro Mod season preview trailer
Early Wednesday, NHRA officials have released the 2020 national event schedule. Watch the exciting season preview trailer now.
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Division 3 winners Allen, Barney, Buth, Markham, and Sturgill headed to Pomona
Jay Allen, Joe Barney, Travis Buth, and John Markham took victories at the Division 3 Summit Series Finals to earn berths in the National Championships later this year. Super Pro Race of Champions winner Michael Sturgill will accompany them as the wild card entry.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2019 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals:
SUPER PRO
Jay Allen, Utica, Ill., '14 Miller, 5.012, 137.40 def. Mitchell Vincent, St Charles, Ill., '11…
McNeal, Hughes, Morris, Holman win Division 4 E.T. titles at Texas Motorplex
James McNeal, Brian Hughes, Chad Morris, and Paul Holman won the Division 4 Summit Series Finals at Texas Motorplex and will be joined by Motorcycle Race of Champions winner Cody Couch (wild card) at the National Championships held later this year in Pomona.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2019 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division Finals:
SUPER PRO
James McNeal, Paris, Texas, '05 Mullis, 5.044, 135.46 def. Chanse Bullock, Baytown,…
Free Mopar Mega Block Party will rev up Thursday in Reading
The Mopar Mega Block Party will rev up the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil race weekend for the fourth consecutive year. A car show, live concert, fireworks, and a NHRA driver Home Run Derby will all be part of the fun.
The Mopar Mega Block Party will rev up the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil race weekend for the fourth consecutive year.
The free-admission fan event, set to roll into FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading from 4-10 p.m. ET on…
WFO Radio Countdown to the Championship preview
Get ready for the 2019 NHRA Countdown with WFO Radio Podcast! This week's guest list includes Doug Kalitta following his first U.S. Nationals victory, Tommy Johnson Jr., who has his best shot at his first Mello Yello championship, Matt Smith who…
Leah Pritchett has a lot of reasons to want to win this weekend, and history is one of them
Since 2013, the Top Fuel winner of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway has gone on to win the season championship, and Mopar driver Leah Pritchett would like to continue that trend.
Considering it’s happened the past six years, it’s a streak worth noting. It’s also one that has Leah Pritchett’s attention heading into this weekend’s 35th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway. Since…
2020 E3 Pro Mod schedule includes new stops in Chicago, Brainerd, and Dallas
NHRA officials have released the 2020 national event schedule for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, which includes new stops at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago, the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn., and the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals in Dallas.
NHRA officials have released the 2020 national event schedule for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service. This exciting series featuring an eclectic mix of powerful vehicles will compete at 12 of the 24…
Strutmasters.com will sponsor Scotty Pollacheck for balance of 2019 season
Top-running Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Scotty Pollacheck will get a late-season boost as Strutmasters.com has signed on as primary sponsor of his EBR entry through the last six races of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
Top-running Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Scotty Pollacheck will get a late-season boost as Strutmasters.com has signed on as primary sponsor of his EBR entry through the last six races of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
Pollacheck,…
2020 Pro Stock Motorcycle schedule will include new stops in Houston, Seattle, and Bristol
NHRA officials have released the 2020 schedule for the Pro Stock Motorcycle category of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Pro Stock Motorcycle riders will once again compete at 16 of the 24 events on the series and will be competing at several new locations in 2020.
NHRA officials have released the 2020 schedule for the Pro Stock Motorcycle category of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Pro Stock Motorcycle riders will once again compete at 16 of the 24 events on the series. This exciting class, which…