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Richmond Funny Car results: E2
Jonnie Lindberg and car owner Jim Head have come alive at the Virginia NHRA Nationals, winning their first two rounds of the season and reaching the semifinals by defeating low qualifier John Force.
Jonnie Lindberg and car owner Jim Head have come alive at the Virginia NHRA Nationals, winning their first two rounds of the season and reaching the semifinals by defeating low qualifier John Force, who smoked the tires at the hit. Lindberg will…
Richmond Top Fuel results: E2
Phoenix winner Billy Torrence defeated low qualifier Clay Millican in round two of the Virginia NHRA Nationals and will take on his son, Steve, in the semifinals.
Phoenix winner Billy Torrence, who had been stopped in round one in his two outings since then, reached the semifinals with a 3.91 to defeat low qualifier Clay Millican and will take on his son, Steve, in the semifinals.
Mike Salinas, who had the…
Hector Arana Jr. quietly piecing together a great start to 2019 season
Hector Arana Jr. is still looking for his first win of 2019, but signs are starting to show that it's coming.
Many of the heavier EBR-bodied motorcycles are struggling to find gains in the 60-foot areas, but don’t count the Lucas Oil TV bike ridden by Hector Arana Jr. among them. The rider boasts the best 60-foot time in Pro Stock Motorcycle in 2019, yes,…
Shane Tucker building towards a long Pro Stock future
Australian Pro Stock racer Shane Tucker has gone through fits and starts on way to building program.
Shane Tucker thought he’d be on solid footing at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. His Pro Stock program, which uses Nick Ferri engines, is ambitious. Perhaps that goes without saying. Tucker, an Australian, runs a Dallas-based business, lives in…
Richmond Pro Stock Motorcycle results: E1
Matt Smith nearly ran the quickest elapsed time of the Virginia NHRA Nationals to advance to the second round of Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Matt Smith laid down the hurt in the first round of Pro Stock Motorcycle. His 6.813-second pass was only a thousandth from being the quickest of the entire event. He will battle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Angelle Sampey in the second…
Richmond Pro Stock results: E1
Fernando Cuadra Jr. earned the first round win of his career and will face Jeg Coughlin Jr. in the second round at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
One round down, many more to go. Fernando Cuadra Jr. won his first round in his first Pro Stock race when Deric Kramer squared the tire right at the hit, sending the racer into the second round. He ran his best time of the weekend (6.838-seconds)…
Richmond Funny Car results: E1
Atlanta champ Ron Capps collected his fifth straight win light with a 3.99, low e.t.of the round, against Jim Campbell and will take on points leader Robert Hight in round two.
Atlanta champ Ron Capps collected his fifth straight win light with a 3.99, low e.t.of the round, against Jim Campbell and will take on points leader Robert Hight in round two.
The smooth VMP surface helped the Funny Cars on the hot surface as…
Richmond Top Fuel results: E1
Charlotte champ Mike Salinas, who missed the race in Atlanta two weeks ago for business reasons, continued to go rounds as he powered to low e.t. of the opening round, a 3.813, to dispatch underdog Cameron Ferre.
Charlotte champ Mike Salinas, who missed the race in Atlanta two weeks ago for business reasons, continued to go rounds as he powered to low e.t. of the opening round, a 3.813, to dispatch underdog Cameron Ferre.
Steve Torrence, winner of the…
John Force: Still waiting on victory No. 150, but he knows it’s coming
John Force knows it’s coming, the next great milestone on a road filled with records; he just wishes win No. 150 would get here, sooner rather than later.
John Force knows it’s coming, the next great milestone on a road filled with records; he just wishes win No. 150 would get here, sooner rather than later.
No, it’s not because he can’t wait to bask in the media spotlight again as the first NHRA…
Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
John Force, Clay Millican, Jason Line and Andrew Hines lead their respective Mello Yello categories entering race day at the NHRA Virginia Nationals.
Race day begins at noon Eastern at the Virginia NHRA Nationals with Top Fuel. Clay Millican earned his first pole with first-time-in-a-long-time crew chief Mike Kloeber and will take on No. 16 qualifier Dan Mercier in the first round. […
Richmond Sunday photo gallery
Photo highlights from final day of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Photo highlights from final day of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Raceday started out with the popular on-stage segment in which lead announcer Alan Reinhart interviews select drivers. Homestate Funny Car…
Atlanta ‘reality check’ gives Terry McMillen Richmond raceday incentive
Terry McMillen may never have a bigger high than winning the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals last season, but a win this weekend at the Virginia NHRA Nationals would taste especially sweet after failing to qualify two weeks ago in Atlanta, his first DNQ in nearly 60 events.
Terry McMillen may never have a bigger high than winning the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals last season, but a win this weekend at the Virginia NHRA Nationals would taste especially sweet after failing to qualify two weeks ago in…
Caruso, Drew shine at Norwalk Cavalcade of Stars event
Camrie Caruso and Ray Drew won in the Alcohol classes to lead the list of champions at the 13th Annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser at Summit Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 13th Annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Camrie Caruso, Fairport, N.Y., 5.…
Michele Costa loses a wheel during Super Comp eliminations at Virginia NHRA Nationals
Super Comp racer Michele Costa lost a wheel while racing Sherman Adcock Jr. during eliminations at the Virginia NHRA Nationals but safely came to a stop halfway down the drag strip.
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Super Comp eliminations took a wild turn at the Virginia NHRA Nationals when Michele Costa broke an axle on her dragster and lost a wheel midway down the…
Clay Millican, John Force, Jason Line, Andrew Hines secure poles at Virginia NHRA Nationals
Clay Millican (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock), Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) earned No. 1 qualifiers at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
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Clay Millican and Mike Kloeber are No. 1 for the first time in NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing competition. The reunited driver/tuner duo enjoyed plenty of success…
Richmond Funny Car results: Q4
Atlanta winner Ron Capps showed he’s ready for a second straight win by posting the best time of the final qualifying session, a 3.953, his third three-second pass in four attempts.
Atlanta winner Ron Capps showed he’s ready for a second straight win by posting the best time of the final qualifying session, a 3.953, his third three-second pass in four attempts.
J.R. Todd (3.961), qualifying leader John Force (3.978), and…
Richmond Top Fuel results: Q4
Steve Torrence made the best run for the second straight session, a 3.791 that accompanied earlier passes of 3.773, 3.824, and 3.873, setting himself up as a Sunday favorite. Clay Millican stayed No. 1 with his Friday 3.74.
Steve Torrence made the best run for the second straight session, a 3.791 that accompanied earlier passes of 3.773, 3.824, and 3.873, setting himself up as a Sunday favorite.
Clay Millican stayed No. 1 with his Friday 3.74 and ran 3.820 in the…
Richmond Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q4
Jianna Salinas qualified for her first Pro Stock Motorcycle race, while Andrew Hines secured pole position at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
Jianna Salinas qualified for her first Pro Stock Motorcycle race in the No. 16 position and will race No. 1 qualifier Andrew Hines in the first round at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Salinas qualified with a 7.338-second pass, while Hines rode to a 6…
Richmond Pro Stock results: Q4
Fernando Cuadra Jr. qualified for his first Pro Stock race at the Virginia NHRA Nationals while Jason Line captured the pole for the first time in 2019.
Fernando Cuadra Jr. qualified for his first Pro Stock race on the back of the 6.841-second pass he made in the fourth and final qualifying session. He qualified in the No. 15 position and will race Deric Kramer in the first round at the Virginia…
Richmond Saturday photo gallery
Photo highlights from Day 2 of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Photo highlights from Day 2 of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Virginia fans have returned in large numbers to their state’s signature drag race and flooded the pits to meet the stars of the sport…
Testing makes perfect for Matt and Angie Smith
Matt Smith Racing found immediate gains at Virginia NHRA Nationals after testing
The Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals did not go well for Matt Smith Racing. The three bikes fielded by the team, ridden by Matt Smith, Angie Smith and Scotty Pollacheck, qualified between eighth and 14th. That’s not typical performance for the…
Richmond Funny Car results: Q3
The hot weather and hot track affected the Funny Cars as much as it did their longer-wheelbase Top Fuel brethren, as none of the floppers could run in the threes, with Tommy Johnson Jr.’s 4.029 being the best of the pack.
The hot weather and hot track affected the Funny Cars as much as it did their longer-wheelbase Top Fuel brethren, as none of the floppers could run in the threes, with Tommy Johnson Jr.’s 4.029 being the best of the pack.
Johnson, whose Friday 3.…
Richmond Top Fuel results: Q3
Racing on the hottest track temperature seen all season, the Top Fuelers struggled in Q3 but reigning world champ Steve Torrence still put up a respectable 3.82 pass to lead the way.
Racing on the hottest track temperature seen all season, the Top Fuelers struggled in Q3 but reigning world champ Steve Torrence still put up a respectable 3.82 pass to lead the way.
Torrence, winner of the last two races on the schedule, exactly…
Richmond Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q3
The Vance & Hines Harley-Davidsons lead the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Virginia NHRA Nationals following three qualifying sessions.
Welcome to Harleywood. Andrew Hines leads Pro Stock Motorcycle through three qualifying sessions with a 6.812-second elapsed time after running his best 60-foot time in the last three years (1.045). He was followed by teammates Eddie Krawiec (6.822…
Richmond Pro Stock results: Q3
Jason Line remained the No. 1 qualifier, but Deric Kramer ran the best time in the third Pro Stock qualifying session at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in his American Ethanol Chevy Camaro.
The track got hotter, but that didn’t stop Pro Stock teams from improving their performance in the third qualifying session at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Jason Line remained the No. 1 qualifier (and did not improve with a 6.57-second hit), but he…
The education of Terry Haddock continues, giving and getting lessons
Terry Haddock has been racing nitro cars or more than 20 years, but even as he continues to teach new drivers who rent his Top Fuel dragster, he admits he’s still learning, too.
Terry Haddock has been racing nitro cars or more than 20 years, but even as he continues to teach new drivers who rent his Top Fuel dragster, he admits he’s still learning, too.
This year’s “student” is Cameron Ferre, a former Jr. Dragster and…
Clay Millican and team continue to take the strategic approach to Top Fuel battle
After breaking the 11-year-old track record on their first run Friday, Clay Millican and the Parts Plus/Straightline Strategy Group team opted to sit out the evening session, all part of the plan that puts the emphasis on the word "strategy," even if that means passing up a "hero run."
Clay Millican and crew chief Mike Kloeber dropped a lot of jaws Friday when their Parts Plus/Straightline Strategy Group dragster raced to the No. 1 spot in the heat of the day with a 3.749 that not only broke an 11-year-old track record but that…
Deric Kramer knows how to prepare in a hurry
Former part-time racer Deric Kramer ready to return to Pro Stock racing in Richmond
Deric Kramer raced part time his entire career before racing almost full time in 2018. He planned to race a part-time schedule and wound up nearly racing full time. That makes the 2019 season his full-time debut in the NHRA Mello…
Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
John Force, Clay Millican, Jason Line and Matt Smith lead their respective Mello Yello categories after one day of qualifying at the NHRA Virginia Nationals with two more sessions scheduled Saturday.
K.B. Racing highlighted the Pro Stock class' return to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series by taking the top four spots in the qualifying order; at least, for now.
Clay Millican, in his first year reunited with former tuner…
Richmond Friday photo gallery
Photo highlights from Day 1 of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Photo highlights from Day 1 of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
The Sportsman cars of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series were lined up early eager for their first trips down the Virginia Motorsports…