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MY Journey: Leah Pritchett
Leah Pritchett talks about her journey to stardom, from Jr. Dragsters to national event-winningTop Fuel driver and all of the heartaches and struggles along the way. This NHRA.com exclusive version: 20 minutes of interviews with Pritchett.
Castellana secures Pro Mod pole, advances to second round at U.S. Nationals
Mike Castellana powered to the No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and was able to translate that to early success in eliminations.
Mike Castellana powered to the No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and was able to translate that to early success in eliminations. This weekend’s Pro…
J.R. Todd becomes 19th driver to secure No. 1 in both Nitro categories; Gray, Smith top U.S. Nationals field
J.R. Todd became the 19th racer to capture a No. 1 qualifier in both Funny Car and Top Fuel, while Mike Salinas captured his first Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier, Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) went to the top of their respective classes at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Sunday Notebook
The final day of qualifying at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals will set the fields for Monday's final eliminations at The Big Go. Stay tuned to our live notebook for the latest news, notes, quotes, and photos.
Castellana powers to top of Pro Mod field at U.S. Nationals through Saturday qualifying
Mike Castellana raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the eighth of 12 events this season.
Mike Castellana raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the eighth…
Todd, Salinas, Gray, Krawiec retain No. 1 spots on second day of U.S. Nationals qualifying
A warm day of qualifying action at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals allowed J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Mike Salinas (Top Fuel), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) to retain their spots atop their respective classes.
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Saturday Notebook
A warm day of qualifying action at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals allowed J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Mike Salinas (Top Fuel), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) to retain their spots atop their respective classes.
Frigo leads Pro Mod category at Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
Sidnei Frigo is the current No. 1 qualifier at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following the only session of qualifying for the category.
Sidnei Frigo is the current No. 1 qualifier at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following the only session of qualifying for the category. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented…
Salinas goes low; Todd, Gray, Krawiec top classes at U.S. Nationals on Friday
Mike Salinas went to the top of the Top Fuel category on Friday, while J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) earned pole position to start the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals weekend.
Daniels goes back-to-back-to-back for third Dodge Hemi Challenge win
Second-generation racer James Daniels drove his Hemi-powered Dodge Dart to a third-straight win in the prestigious Mopar Hemi Challenge event at Indy.
James Daniels won his first Dodge Hemi Challenge title at the age of 20 in 2016 and three years later he still hasn’t lost a round at the prestigious event. Daniels ran his win streak to three when he stopped low qualifier Gary Wolkwitz in a final…
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Friday Notebook
After two days of Sportsman action, the cars of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will take center stage today for one qualifying pass to kick off their weekends at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the final event of the regular season. Stay tuned to our notebook for news, notes, quotes, features, and photos.
Al-Anabi Performance named presenting sponsor for Pro Mod series race at Indy
Al-Anabi Performance has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Al-Anabi Performance has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. It is…
50 Years of Wally trophies
This weekend’s 64th running of the 2018 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals will also mark perhaps an even more important milestone as it will be the 50th anniversary of the first presentation of the now-iconic Wally winner’s trophy.
This weekend’s 64th running of the 2018 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals will also mark perhaps an even more important milestone as it will be the 50th anniversary of the first presentation of the now-iconic Wally winner’s trophy.
NHRA…
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1978 U.S. Nationals
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 1978 U.S. Nationals
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 1978 U.S. Nationals
The event is well known for the iconic “…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 18)
NHRA National Dragster’s 18th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster’s 18th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and more, 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 Brainerd…
Tricky Tipster: Torrence, Force, Gray, Krawiec, and Smith favored at Indy
NHRA National Dragster magazine's Tricky Tipster picks Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, Tanner Gray, Eddie Krawiec, and Rickie Smith as the pre-race favorites for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
No drag racing career is complete without a win at the “Big Go”, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. It’s not only NHRA’s oldest, richest, and most prestigious event, but it also marks the end of the regular season, which makes it even more…
Defending Indy Pro Stock champ Skillman eager to finish 2018 strong
Defending Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Pro Stock champ Drew Skillman admits it's been a tough season, but he'd love to finish strong, beginning in Indy.
Returning to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the site of this weekend’s 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, a number of memories come flooding back for Drew Skillman. Before last year, they were about growing up less than an hour…
Behind the Numbers: Who boasts the best shot at making the Countdown to the Championship?
More than 20 racers chase 12 Countdown to the Championship spots at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals beginning August 30. Some of them hold a better shot at making the dance than others.
There are 12 Countdown to the Championship spots available over the four Mello Yello categories and 25 racers competing for them…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Preview
WFO gets ready for Indy with "Fast Jack" Beckman, Darrell Gwynn, Mark Pawuk, Chip Ellis, Gary Pritchett, Chris Marshall, NHRA National Dragsters Kevin McKenna, Hank Stewart and Brian Massingill from SAM Tech. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe…
Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley schedule set for 2019 season
NHRA officials have announced the schedule for the 2019 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which again will compete at 10 events.
NHRA officials announced the schedule for the 10-race 2019 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which is set to feature NHRA's only nitromethane-powered two-wheeled bikes at some of the most breathtaking racing…
Indy Funny Car showdown will determine final Countdown to the Championship spots
John Force, Shawn Langdon, and Tim Wilkerson currently own spots 8-10 in the Funny Car Countdown but Bob Tasca III, Cruz Pedregon, and Jonnie Lindberg all still have mathematical chances to unseat them at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
Tim Wilkerson has been in this situation before, needing a strong performance at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals to secure his spot in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. In fact, it was just a year ago when…
Baldwin partners with Raybestos Powertrain and McLeod Racing for U.S. Nationals
Krista Baldwin will be competing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with McLeod Racing and will be re-introducing Raybestos Powertrain back to the sport of drag racing.
Krista Baldwin will be competing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with McLeod Racing and will be re-introducing Raybestos Powertrain back to the sport of drag racing. Baldwin will run the A/Fuel entry of Anthony Dicero and will share an…
DSR celebrates ongoing Riley Children’s Foundation partnership during NHRA U.S. Nationals
Before Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) takes to the track for the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals, the team will be raising funds for Indianapolis-based Riley Hospital for Children.
Before Indianapolis-based Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) takes to the track for the 64th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals this weekend, the winningest team in NHRA history will have already achieved a major victory – raising funds for Indy’s own Riley…
Record-tying 30-car field set to battle for NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge title
A record-tying 30 drivers from 17 states will gather at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis Aug. 30-31 to fight it out in the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, held during the historic NHRA U.S. Nationals.
A record-tying 30 drivers from 17 states will gather at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis Aug. 30-31 to fight it out in the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, held during the historic NHRA U.S. Nationals. The victor’s Wally trophy will have even more of a “…
Chevrolet renews agreement as Official Truck of NHRA
Chevrolet has renewed its longstanding relationship as the “Official Truck of NHRA.” Since 2014, Chevrolet has provided the Silverado trucks and Suburban vehicles utilized by the Safety Safari presented by AAA
Chevrolet has renewed its longstanding relationship as the “Official Truck of NHRA.”
Since 2014, Chevrolet has provided the Silverado trucks and Suburban vehicles utilized by the Safety Safari presented by AAA that are necessary at each of…
N3 Boatworks to sponsor Gary Pritchett in Indy Top Alcohol Funny Car debut
Gary Pritchett will pilot Jonnie Lindberg's Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with primary sponsorship from Indianapolis-based N3 Boatworks.
Gary Pritchett, who is best known for his successful seven-year career as the clutch specialist on Steve Torrence’s Capco Contractors Top Fuel dragster, will pilot Jonnie Lindberg's Top Alcohol Funny Car at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S…
Coughlin Jr. peaking at the perfect time as sport's biggest race looms
Troy Coughlin Jr. and the JEGS.com McPhillips Racing team are roaring into the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on a two-race winning streak that certainly makes them a "Big Go" favorite.
One day after clinching the North Central Regional Top Alcohol Dragster championship, Troy Coughlin Jr. and the JEGS.com McPhillips Racing team are roaring into the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on a two-race winning streak that…
Portland takes team title, four heading to Summit National Championship
Portland International Raceway captured the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Final Team Championship along with four racers that punched their tickets to the Summit National Championship in winning Saturday’s Race of Champions.
BOISE, Idaho – Portland International Raceway captured the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Final Team Championship along with four racers that punched their tickets to the Summit National Championship in winning Saturday’s Race of…
Pro Stock Motorcycle shake-up: Gladstone joins Liberty team
In a surprising move, Joey Gladstone leaves the Underdahl/Stoffer team and will join Team Liberty Racing. Former rookie of the year Cory Reed will sit out the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
After a frustrating start to the 2018 season, Joey Gladstone has announced that he has joined Team Liberty Racing for the remainder of the 2018 season. Gladstone will be riding team owner Cory Reed’s Buell V-twin while Reed waits for his new bike to…