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Pedregon will switch to Dodge Charger bodies in bid for third championship
Two-time NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon will make the switch to Dodge Charger bodies for the 2019 season. Indy bureau chief John Kernan reports from Brownsburg, Ind.
2019 season will be ‘business as usual’ at Brainerd, despite loss of one of its owners
Restating its commitment to motorsports despite losing one of its owners recently, Brainerd International Raceway is moving forward with the 2019 racing season, including the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in August.
Restating its commitment to motorsports despite losing one of its owners recently, Brainerd International Raceway is moving forward with the 2019 racing season, including the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in August.
Owner Kristi…
50 years ago: The 1969 Winternationals
The 50th annual NHRA Gatornationals is fast approaching, but before we head back east, let's take a trip back in time 50 years to Pomona and the 1969 Winternationals, which was memorable for so many reasons.
The 2019 season is upon us, kicking off in Pomona in about a month with the 50th annual Gatornationals looming as another major early-season highlight. Gainesville 2019 is going to be a wondrous trip back into time that's going to be a…
Magic Dry Organic Absorbent assumes title sponsorship of Phoenix national event
NHRA officials have announced that Magic Dry Organic Absorbent will be the title sponsor of the second race of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The 35th annual Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place Feb. 22-24 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix.
NHRA officials have announced that Magic Dry Organic Absorbent will be the title sponsor of the second race of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The 35th annual Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place Feb. 22-24 at Wild…
Brogdon becomes newest member of Elite Pro Stock team
Veteran Rodger Brogdon will team with Erica Enders, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Alex Laughlin for a run at 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock championship.
During last year’s NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park, Rodger Brogdon returned to the Pro Stock class after two years on the sidelines and enjoyed the experience so much that he’s announced a full-season program for 2019. Brogdon, a six…
Paton Racing, driver Reed part ways, but both will compete in 2019
Paton Racing and driver Shawn Reed have amicably parted company and will not be racing together in 2019, though both parties plan on competing in Top Fuel this season.
Paton Racing and driver Shawn Reed have amicably parted company and will not be racing together in 2019, though both parties plan on competing in Top Fuel this season.
“Shawn explained that he wanted to pursue other opportunities and I support…
Steamfitters Local 602 partners with Kelly Clontz Racing for 2019 season
Kelly Clontz and crew chief and husband Chris will banner Steamfitters Local 602 as the primary sponsor on their Pro Stock Motorcycle as they head into their sophomore year of racing a full schedule in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
Kelly Clontz and crew chief and husband Chris will banner Steamfitters Local 602 as the primary sponsor on their Pro Stock Motorcycle as they head into their sophomore year of racing a full schedule in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.…
Husen to take over tuning duties for Salinas' Scrappers Racing Top Fuel team
World championship crew chief Brian Husen will take over the tuning duties on Mike Salinas’ Scrappers Racing Top Fueler in 2019 with Alan Johnson continuing his role with the team as tuning advisor.
World championship crew chief Brian Husen will take over the tuning duties on Mike Salinas’ Scrappers Racing Top Fueler in 2019 with Alan Johnson continuing his role with the team as tuning advisor.
Husen and Johnson, whose partnership goes back…
New all-concrete racing surface being poured at Gainesville Raceway
Construction continues at Gainesville Raceway ahead of this year’s blockbuster 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with the pouring of concrete that will provide what historically has been one of the best racetracks in the country with an all-concrete racing surface that will only enhance its reputation.
Construction continues at Gainesville Raceway ahead of this year’s blockbuster 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with the pouring of concrete that will provide what historically has been one of the best racetracks in the country with…
Steve Torrence's Capco Contractors team returns to work for new year
2018 Top Fuel world champion crew chief Bobby Lagana and the Capco Contractor team returned to work in earnest to kick off the new year. Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan got the scoop on what the champs are up to.
Pro Stock Motorcycle shocker: Angelle Sampey joins Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team
An alliance few thought possible is now a reality as three-time world champion Angelle Sampey agreed to a four-race trial with the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team.
Three-time world champion Angelle Sampey will join the Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle for the opening four rounds of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series as a showcase rider, competing alongside team…
NHRA Jr. Dragster conference finals return to Bristol Dragway, Osage Tulsa Raceway Park in 2019
The two premier events for the NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League, the wildly popular series for young NHRA racers will return to familiar surroundings for the 2019 season.
The two premier events for the NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League, the wildly popular series for young NHRA racers will return to familiar surroundings for the 2019 season. The Western Conference Finals will take place at Osage Tulsa Raceway…
NHRA in 30 episodes to air on FOX networks in January and February
Throughout January and early February, NHRA will be featured on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 in a series of original NHRA in 30 shows including MY Journey, They Walked Away, and more.
Throughout January and early February, NHRA will be featured on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 in a series of original NHRA in 30 shows including MY Journey, They Walked Away, and more.
NHRA in 30 Air Dates (all times Eastern…
Dodge, Lego partner on new Speed Champions building set featuring Chargers
Dodge and The Lego Group have announced a partnership pairing that includes a new Lego Speed Champions building set that features the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T and a commercial featuring NHRA Top Fuel star Leah Pritchett.
Dodge and The Lego Group have announced a partnership pairing the two iconic brands through a new multimedia marketing campaign that includes a new Lego Speed Champions building set that features the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and the 1970…
Scott Palmer to drive Magic Dry Top Fuel dragster in 2019
Tommy Thompson Motorsports has extended its contract with Top Fuel driver Scott Palmer, who will fly the colors of Thompson's Magic Dry product line in 2019.
Scott Palmer will no longer sport CatSpot Kitty Litter as the primary sponsor on his Top Fuel dragster, but the Missouri native will continue to drive for friend and main funder Tommy Thompson under his Magic Dry flag in 2019, a sponsor that should…
Milestones and firsts to look forward to during the 2019 season
The 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season launches in just about a month at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, and there are a lot of milestones and firsts that could be reached this season. Here’s a look at nine possible/probable moments to look forward to.
The 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season launches in just about a month at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, and there are a lot of milestones and firsts that could be reached this season. Here’s a look at nine possible/…
Happy New Year 2019
The staff of the NHRA wishes a Happy New Year to its members, fans, racers, sponsors, member track operators, and everyone else who helps make the world of NHRA Drag Racing a wondrous place.
Champion recap: Steve Torrence caps first Top Fuel title with historic Countdown sweep
How ‘bout them Capco boys? That was a refrain that NHRA fans heard a lot in 2018 from the lips and heart of the eventual Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence over the course of a glorious 11-win season that culminated in an historic six-race sweep of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
How ‘bout them Capco boys?
That was a refrain that NHRA fans heard a lot in 2018 from the lips and heart of the eventual Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence over the course of a glorious 11-win season that culminated in an historic six-race sweep of…
Champion recap: J.R. Todd’s first Funny Car title won’t be his last
J.R. Todd and the DHL Toyota Camry team took down an incredible Funny Car class to assert himself as one of the best in the business.
If there’s a surprise about J.R. Todd’s first championship, it’s that it came in a short-wheelbase car. When the Indiana-born racer first made waves in NHRA Drag Racing, it was inside of a Top Fuel dragster. The 2018 Funny Car champion reached the…
Champion recap: Tanner Gray left behind an indelible impression
The two youngest NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series champions share a commonality: They owe a lot to their family. Tanner Gray says as much as often as someone will listen. The support of his parents, Shane and Amber, and his grandfather, Jonny,…
Champion recap: Matt Smith claims dramatic winner-take-all final to clinch third PSM title
Matt Smith’s third NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, much like his first, was won in the most dramatic fashion possible with a winner-take-all final round at the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
Matt Smith’s third NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, much like his first, was won in the most dramatic fashion possible with a winner-take-all final round at the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.…
Happy Holidays from NHRA
The staff of the NHRA wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to its members, fans, racers, sponsors, member track operators, and everyone else who helps make the world of NHRA Drag Racing a wondrous place.
How Blake Alexander became one of Top Fuel's hottest stars
One thing has stayed consistent for Blake Alexander as he has gone from Funny Car rookie to nearly losing his ride to two-time Top Fuel winner in 2018: Hustle.
This feature originally appeared in Issue 16 of NHRA National Dragster and appears below in its original form.
What you know about Blake…
Wide Rides 2018
The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season was packed with explosive action and hair-raising moments. Take a look back at some of those wild rides here and get ready for They Walked Away 2018 with hosts Lewis Bloom and Jack Beckman, which begins airing in mid-January on the FOX Sports networks.
They Walked Away/NHRA in 30 Air Dates (all times Eastern)
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Thu 01/17/2019
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Blake Alexander out at Bob Vandergriff Racing
Two-time winner in 2018 Blake Alexander moving to new team in 2019
Blake Alexander will not race with Bob Vandergriff Racing in 2019. The 30-year-old Top Fuel racer joined the team in 2018 and immediately found success by winning twice in the Pronto Auto Services dragster.
Jordan Vandergriff, Bob…
1980s Funny Cars
The 1980s was still a time when a guy with a self-funded Funny Car still had a decent shot at winning a national event, though as the decade progressed, that likelihood diminished significantly as quickly as Kenny Bernstein and Dale Armstrong could invent new stuff.
The 1980s seem so long ago -- much longer than the 30-plus years that have elapsed since then -- especially when it comes to Funny Car racing in the decade, which is the subject of today’s column and the final installment of photos from the Ron…
MY Journey features to air on special NHRA in 30 shows
Beginning on Dec. 26, FOX Sports will be broadcasting a series of special half-hour NHRA in 30 shows leading up to the start of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, starting with the MY Journey series. The first show airs Dec. 26.
FOX Sports will be broadcasting a series of special half-hour NHRA in 30 shows leading up to the start of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, beginning with the MY Journey series, which chronicled the ups and downs of the lives…
MY Journey: The Series
Throughout the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, the NHRA on FOX team chronicled the lives and racing careers of a number of NHRA's top drivers, who shared their stories of hard work, heartbreak, resiliency, and success.…
It may be the offseason, but Richie Crampton is staying busy
Richie Crampton has a lot on his plate. Not only is he the driver of one of the Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuelers, but he also runs the Lucas Racing chassis shop and fields a wild, alcohol-supercharged '57 Chevy wagon and while he's in his native Australia for Christmas he'll be -- big surprise -- racing some more.
Behind the Numbers: Five Funny Car drivers who should move up the standings in 2019
Here's a quick look at a handful of drivers who should trend upward in the standings in 2019, including at least one who will challenge for his first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship.
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals are fewer than two months away (company mandated ticket plug here) and teams are wrapping up their crew chief hires (if you haven’t, get a damn move on … please). So, what better way to move time closer to February…