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The Sports Report: Rampy joins the century club
David Rampy became just the fourth driver to win 100 NHRA national events when he drove to the Comp title in Pomon
For all the drama and excitement generated during the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona there was one achievement that stands out above the rest because there is a good chance that it may not be duplicated for quite some time. Comp…
Fast Five: Auto Club NHRA Finals
NHRA's Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom count down their top five moments from the Auto Club NHRA Finals.
NHRA Mello Yello champs crowned in Hollywood; Litton named top rookie
Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Tanner Gray and Matt Smith were celebrated as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series champions on Monday during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland.
Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Tanner Gray and Matt Smith were celebrated as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series champions on Monday during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood &…
NHRA family mourns passing of Brainerd Int'l Raceway owner Jed Copham
With heavy hearts, NHRA extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jed Copham, owner of Brainerd International Raceway, who passed away Nov. 11 after a boating accident in Florida.
With heavy hearts, NHRA extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jed Copham, owner of Brainerd International Raceway, who passed away Nov. 11 after a boating accident in Florida. He was 46.
“Twelve years ago, Jed and his…
Williams clinches Super Comp world title; Rampy wins 100th at Auto Club NHRA Finals
Steve Williams locked up the 2018 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Super Comp World Championship Sunday and David Rampy won his 100th NHRA national event this weekend at Auto Club Raceway and the Auto Club NHRA Finals.
Steve Williams locked up the 2018 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Super Comp World Championship and David Rampy won his 100th NHRA national event this weekend at Auto Club Raceway and the Auto Club NHRA Finals.
Williams, Beaumont, Calif…
World champs Torrence, Todd, Gray, and Smith also claim wins at season finale
For the first time in NHRA history, all four Mello Yello world champions also won the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals. Steve Torrence completed a perfect Countdown playoff in Top Fuel and was joined in victory by J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
Matt Smith earns 2018 Pro Stock Motorcycle championship with Auto Club NHRA Finals victory
Matt Smith defeated Eddie Krawiec in the final round of the Auto Club NHRA Finals to become the 2018 Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion.
Matt Smith defeated Eddie Krawiec in the final round of the Auto Club NHRA Finals to become the 2018 Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion. As if beating Krawiec down the track wasn’t enough, Smith also set a speed…
Rampy becomes fourth driver in NHRA history to collect 100 career victories
With his victory in Comp eliminator at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, David Rampy became just the fourth driver in NHRA history to score 100 national event victories.
With his victory in Comp eliminator at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, David Rampy became just the fourth driver in NHRA history to score 100 national event victories. Rampy reached the milestone when opponent Doug Lambeck red-lighted in the final round…
Osmundson, Belot Jr., Hendrickson, and Markham claim NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championships
Pat Osmundson, Nelson Belot Jr., Brian Hendrickson, and John Markham claimed NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championships at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
Pat Osmundson, Nelson Belot Jr., Brian Hendrickson, and John Markham claimed NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championships at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
Division 6 winner Pat Osmundson, of Pasco, Wash., claimed the Super Pro victory…
J.R. Todd clinches first NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car championship
J.R. Todd brought home the fourth title for Kalitta Motorsports and the second Funny Car title for the storied organization. He did so in just his second year behind the wheel of the flopper.
J.R. Todd earned his first Funny Car championship at the Auto Club NHRA Finals when Bob Tasca III eliminated defending champ Robert Hight in the first round Sunday. Todd becomes the 21st racer to win a Funny Car title and he does so in just his…
Gray clinches championship, Pritchett, Capps, Coughlin Jr. and Smith go low in Pomona
Qualifying wrapped up in thrilling fashion at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona as Don Schumacher Racing teammates Leah Pritchett and Ron Capps swept the Nitro poles. Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Matt Smith also took the Pro Stock poles.
Tanner Gray claims Pro Stock championship to become youngest champion in NHRA Drag Racing history
Tanner Gray qualified in the top half of the field to claim his first Pro Stock championship and become the youngest NHRA Drag Racing champion in history.
Tanner Gray became the youngest NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series champion by qualifying in the No. 6 position at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona. The 19-year-old Pro Stock racer won two races during the NHRA Countdown to the Championship…
Pritchett, Johnson Jr., Coughlin, and Smith lead Friday Finals fields in Pomona
Leah Pritchett broke the event track record with a sizzling 3.649 to lead Top Fuel qualifying Friday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. Tommy Johnson Jr. (Funny Car)< Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also lead their respective fields at the season finale.
NHRA announces 18-event 2019 Pro Stock car event schedule
NHRA has announced that in 2019, the Pro Stock category will compete in 18 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
NHRA has announced that in 2019, the Pro Stock category will compete in 18 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, which competitors believe is the “sweet spot” for the category.
“We think the new schedule will increase…
So Long, Teresa
NHRA National Dragster's long-running Photo Editor Teresa Long retired last week after more than 30 years shooting photos for the NHRA and its award-winning publication. ND Editor Phil Burgess takes a fond look back at the career of one of the sport's beloved and appreciated friends.
Whether you’re reading this on your mobile device in the stands while watching the action at Pomona or watching the Auto Club NHRA Finals on television, you might notice the absence of a familiar presence on the starting line. Teresa Long, …
Auto Club NHRA Finals Friday Notebook
Leah Pritchett broke the event track record with a sizzling 3.649 to lead Top Fuel qualifying Friday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. Tommy Johnson Jr. (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also lead their respective fields at the season finale.
Pro Stock Motorcycle championship race coming to thrilling conclusion in Pomona
A wild championship race in Pro Stock Motorcycle during the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship comes down to this weekend’s 54th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
A wild championship race in Pro Stock Motorcycle during the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship comes down to this weekend’s 54th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, as six competitors still remain in contention to win…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 23)
NHRA National Dragster’s 23rd issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Toyota Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s 23rd issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Toyota Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
In addition to our coverage from the Las Vegas events, we've…
NHRA Toyota Nationals Sportsman highlights
Joey Severance was crowned the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion for the fourth straight season, and Sean Bellemeur capped off his recent championship in Top Alcohol Funny Car by completing a rare perfect 10-win season at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas.
Joey Severance was crowned the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion for the fourth straight season, and Sean Bellemeur capped off his recent championship in Top Alcohol Funny Car by completing a rare perfect 10-win season…
Funny Car standouts Todd and Hight set for championship duel
J.R. Todd has a 74-point lead over defending Funny Car world champion Robert Hight heading into the final race of the season, the Auto Club NHRA Finals, and the two rivals are set for decisive title battle in Pomona.
In order to win his first career NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship, Funny Car standout J.R. Todd knew he had to put together something special during the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. He has done that, advancing to…
NHRA Museum will host Night of Champions after Friday qualifying in Pomona
When qualifying rounds end this Friday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, fans can head over to the NHRA Motorsports Museum for a very special Night of Champions with John Force, Robert Hight, and host Jack Beckman.
When qualifying rounds end Friday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, fans can head over to the NHRA Motorsports Museum for a very special Night of Champions with John Force, Robert Hight, and host Jack Beckman. The drivers will share stories…
Anderson can grab Pro Stock win record with victory at Auto Club NHRA Finals
Greg Anderson still has plenty to race for at final race of 2018 Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series finale despite not chasing another Pro Stock championship.
A consistent NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season did not lead to Pro Stock Greg Anderson contending for a fifth world championship during the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. But the longtime standout still has a chance to…
NHRA Today Roundtable: 2018 Auto Club NHRA Finals preview
NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom is joined in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's Pizza via Skype by John Kernan, Dave Rieff and Tony Pedregon to preview the final race of the season: the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
NHRA unveils 2019 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of the sport earn their racing stripes, returns to action for an 18th year during the 2019 race season to compete at premier racing facilities across the country.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of the sport earn their racing stripes, returns to action for an 18th year during the 2019 race season to compete at premier racing facilities across the country.
The 2019 season kicks…
NHRA Toyota Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance
Joey Severance was crowned the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion for the fourth straight season. Severance clinched the title in the Top Alcohol Dragster final round when he drove to a 5.26 to 5.36 win over Norwegian…
NHRA Toyota Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur
Sean Bellemeur capped off his recent championship in Top Alcohol Funny Car by completing a rare perfect 10-win season at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas. Bellemeur’s dream season continued when he drove Tony Bartone’s Hussey Performance…
NHRA Toyota Nationals Comp winner David Billingsley
David Billingsley claimed his fifth career win after driving his D/EA Camaro past Doug Engels’ D/ED in the Comp final round. Billingsley, whose most recent win came at the 2013 JEGS SPORTSnationals in Columbus, scored a key quarterfinal win over low…
NHRA Toyota Nationals Super Stock winner Justin Lamb
Reigning Stock and Super Stock world champ Justin Lamb continued his epic tear through the NHRA class racing ranks with his sixth win of the season and the 23rd of his career. Lamb, who swept the Stock and Super Stock titles at the Spring Las Vegas…