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Following turnaround, Mike Castellana pushing forward at Virginia NHRA Nationals
After massive struggles to open the 2019 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, Mike Castellana was simply happy to have the opportunity to race during eliminations on Sunday at the most recent event in Atlanta.
After massive struggles to open the 2019 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, Mike Castellana was simply happy to have the opportunity to race during eliminations on Sunday at the most recent event in Atlanta…
John Hall returns to NHRA competition bannering B.R.A.K.E.S. support
When John Hall makes his return to NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition at this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals, his Suzuki will bear the logos of the B.R.A.K.E.S. national teen defensive driving program.
When John Hall makes his return to NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition at this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals, his Suzuki will bear the logos of a cause that is an inspiration and passion for the New Haven, Conn.-based racer.
Having spent…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 60 No. 9)
NHRA National Dragster magazine's ninth issue of 2019, featuring coverage of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and Abry's NHRA Southern Nationals, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster magazine's ninth issue of 2019, featuring coverage of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and Abry's NHRA Southern Nationals, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
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'Pro Stock, I Missed You'
NHRA staff announcer Joe Castello, the host of the “WFO Radio NHRA Nitro” podcast, is a huge Pro Stock fan, and for him, this weekend's Virginia NHRA Nationals and the return of Pro Stock couldn't come quick enough.
The 2019 season is in full swing, and we have already enjoyed many positive experiences. I want to focus on something that was new for 2019. For three races in a row, we experienced the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series without Pro Stock, and it…
Bo Butner chasing fourth win of season as Pro Stock returns in Richmond
2017 Pro Stock champion Bo Butner holds a big points lead as the door car category returns to action at Virginia Motorsports Park. He joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio to discuss his season.
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2017 Pro Stock champion Bo Butner holds a big points lead as the door car category returns to action at Virginia Motorsports Park. He joined Lewis Bloom in the…
After first Funny Car win, Shawn Langdon has his confidence back heading to Virginia
Shawn Langdon's much-anticipated victory at Charlotte came in his 30th career start in Funny Car, providing the type of spark only a win can provide and the team is now ready to take advantage of the next opportunity to celebrate in the winner’s circle.
Shawn Langdon has a championship resumé, strong backing from a championship team in Kalitta Motorsports and a talented crew working with him. But when the former Top Fuel world champion was still searching for his first career Funny Car victory, the…
WFO Radio Virginia NHRA Nationals preview
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast gets ready for the Virginia NHRA Nationals and the return of Pro Stock with Greg Anderson, Pro Mod champion Mike Janis, and Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello preview…
Antron Brown sees golden opportunity to get back to winning ways at Virginia NHRA Nationals
Three-time world champion Antron Brown believes his team is on the verge of something special at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
After enduring a fair share of struggles over the past two seasons, Antron Brown believes his team is on the verge of something special. Following a number of changes dating back to the start of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, the Top…
J.R. Todd tries out the cockpit of Wix Filters teammate Sage Karam's IndyCar ride
Before he headed to Richmond for this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals, reigning NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champ J.R. Todd stopped by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the upcoming Indy 500, to check out the machine of Wix Filters teammate Sage Karam.
How Warren Johnson thinks Pro Stock spent "41 days off" preparing for the Virginia NHRA Nationals
Warren Johnson never got 41 days to work in his shop during the Pro Stock season. Here's what The Professor thinks Pro Stock teams have been up to ahead of the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
Warren Johnson never took a vacation while campaigning Pro Stock full time on the NHRA circuit, and while the veteran tuner and racer is not retired, he’s also not racing at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. There are 17 Pro Stock cars entered for the…
Capps, Tobler, NAPA team ready to build on Atlanta victory in Virginia
Buoyed by their success at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, Crew chief Rahn Tobler and the NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car team are eager to keep the momentum going at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Super Stock winner Monty Bogan
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Monty Bogan entered the Charlotte event with two NHRA wins to his credit and nearly left with four after a win in Super Stock and a runner-up finish in Stock.…
Pro Stock teams ready to run at Virginia NHRA Nationals
Pro Stock got 41 days off in the middle of its season. Naturally, the teams went to work.
Jason Line didn't take off for Aruba in the 41 days between the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Elite Performance owner Richard Freeman didn’t take a trip to Walt Disney World, nor to any other sunny…
NHRA releases 24-race Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule for 2020 season
NHRA officials have announced the 24-race 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will again feature intense racing action at tracks across the country.
NHRA officials have announced the 24-race 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will again feature intense racing action at tracks across the country. Millions of fans will…
Fernando Cuadra Jr. to make Pro Stock debut at Virginia NHRA Nationals
Fernando Cuadra Jr. to join father in Pro Stock field at Virginia NHRA Nationals
Yet another Pro Stock father-son duo will hit the strip when the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to Virginia Motorsports Park. Fernando Cuadra Jr., son of Pro Stock veteran Fernando Cuadra, will…
Tricky Tipster: Will the rich get richer in Richmond?
Current point leaders Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Bo Butner, Andrew Hines, and Steve Jackson occupy the top spots in Tricky Tipster’s pre-race predictions for the second annual Virginia NHRA Nationals.
At the last race in Atlanta, Steve Torrence, Tricky Tipster’s most reliable pick over the past two seasons, came through again from the favorite’s position with his second-straight Top Fuel win. We also had Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Andrew Hines…
McClay, Rizzoli, and Irving lead Fontana winners at Pacific Division event
Scott McClay, Kyle Rizzoli, and Jon Irving led the list of winners at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Auto Club Dragway, the third event of the 2019 Pacific Division schedule.
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Scott McClay, Tehachapi, Calif., '98…
Alex Laughlin ready to get back in his Pro Stock Camaro at Virginia NHRA Nationals
Pro Stock competition returns at the Virginia NHRA Nationals and Alex Laughlin is ready to hop back in his Havoline Chevy Camaro at Virginia Motorsports Park.
After a three-race break, count Alex Laughlin as one of many who are thrilled to have Pro Stock return to NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series action. Laughlin is off to the best start in the class in his promising career, sitting second in points…
Jon Schaffer joins Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Ford as co-crew chief
Jon Schaffer will share tuning duties of Bob Tasca III’s Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Funny Car with co-crew chief Eric Lane beginning at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
Jon Schaffer will share tuning duties of Bob Tasca III’s Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Funny Car with co-crew chief Eric Lane beginning at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
Schaffer moves from a rival Funny Car team in a trade for Mike Green, who…
How superchargers can take your race car to the next level
Evan J. Smith takes you behind the history of supercharging in drag racing and how you can best apply it to your vehicle.
Supercharging has long been a favorite of drag racers who recognize that Mother Nature alone cannot supply ample airflow to the cylinders. You’ll find superchargers in a variety of classes within NHRA, and of course, today, they are regularly used…
Cory Reed and Joey Gladstone set to take Pro Stock Motorcycle world by storm
Cory Reed and Joey Gladstone became best friends. Now, the Pro Stock Motorcycle riders are teammates and want to become winners together.
“I like beer. Do you like beer?”
Not all friendships start so easily. It might be unfair to say Joey Gladstone and Cory Reed became friends so quickly if Gladstone didn’t say so himself. Even so, the Pro Stock Motorcycle riders didn’t become best…
Tommy Johnson Jr. battles crew chief John Collins at Wild Wednesday at Lucas Oil Raceway
Funny Car racer Tommy Johnson Jr. took on his crew chief John Collins at Wild Wednesday at Lucas Oil Raceway.
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Wild Wednesday is one of the most popular events at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis for good reason. Everyone from NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing fans to, yes,…
How to pick valve springs for your race car
Valve springs are the unsung heroes of horsepower. Evan Smith dives into the basics of the parts that control the valve train in the latest Racing Technology column.
It could be said that valve springs are the unsung heroes of horsepower. Tasked with a critical job of controlling the valve train, valve springs operate in a harsh environment. They are rapidly cycled while being subject to great force, friction,…
Bob Tasca promising big changes heading to highly-anticipated Virginia event
Bob Tasca III is currently 10th in a loaded Funny Car class, which is an improvement from this point in the 2018, but Tasca is far from satisfied. That means major moves on the car and with personnel following a second-round loss in Atlanta.
When Bob Tasca thinks back to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2018, there is nothing but good memories for the Funny Car veteran. Promising big changes to his car and within his team ahead of this year…
Gone but not forgotten
Southern California racer Jim DePasse made a name for himself drag racing on both sand and asphalt. He wasn't the best-known racer among NHRA fans, but as NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess remembers him, he was a friend to many.
It doesn’t matter if you’re joining a new racing team, a new neighborhood, or a new job, it always goes easier for you if you find someone who befriends you, welcomes you in, and makes life easier for you. Jim DePasse did that for me in my early…
Dot’s Pretzels becomes new partner with Randy Meyer Racing
Dot’s Pretzels has entered into a new partnership for the 2019 racing season with Menards and Randy Meyer Racing. Dot’s graphics will be displayed on the team’s new Top Alcohol Dragster driven by Julie Nataas and Rachel Meyer and will be an associate sponsor on the dragster driven by Megan Meyer.
Dot’s Pretzels has entered into a new partnership for the 2019 racing season with Menards and Randy Meyer Racing. Dot’s graphics will be displayed on the team’s new Top Alcohol Dragster driven by Julie Nataas and Rachel Meyer and will be an…
Torrence team ready to add to victory streak headed to Virginia
After failing to win at any of the season's first five races, Steve Torrence's Capco Contractors team is the hottest operation in Top Fuel with back-to-back wins in Charlotte and Atlanta. NHRA Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan visited the Torrence shop in Brownsburg, Ind., to catch up with crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr.
Carter Machinery joins Blake Alexander for NHRA Virginia Nationals
Caterpillar sales and service company Carter Machinery will appear on Blake Alexander’s Funny Car at the NHRA Virginia Nationals
Blake Alexander picked up a new sponsor ahead of the NHRA Virginia Nationals. Carter Machinery, a Caterpillar sales, service and rental company based in Salem, Virginia, will heavily feature on Alexander’s Funny Car at the eighth stop on the NHRA…
Watch Australian National Drag Racing Association action on NHRA.tv
A part of a new agreement with the Australian National Drag Racing Association, coverage of the ANDRA Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals at the Perth Motorplex is now available on NHRA.tv .
A part of a new agreement with the Australian National Drag Racing Association, coverage of the ANDRA Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals at the Perth Motorplex is now available on NHRA.tv .
Fans around the world will be able to see qualifying…
Chosen Payments extends its partnership with NHRA
Chosen Payments, the most trusted credit card processor in the payment processing industry, has extended its agreement to serve as the Preferred Credit Card Processor of NHRA.
Chosen Payments, the most trusted credit card processor in the payment processing industry, has extended its agreement to serve as the Preferred Credit Card Processor of NHRA.
This multi-year extension means that Chosen Payments will…