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Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello Super Street winner Keith Mayers
With Super Street contested at just a handful of NHRA events, Keith Mayers made the trip to Atlanta from his hometown in Delaware and was rewarded with his second career national event title. In Atlanta, Mayers nailed the 10.90 index in the second…
Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello Super Comp winner Gene Quinn
Gene Quinn has been racing for nearly four decades, and he has earned six NHRA Wallys but had yet to win a national event before stopping Lauren Freer in the Super Comp final. Quinn gave up a slight six-thousandths advantage off the starting line…
Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Jay Payne
Thirty years after his first win at the 1998 NHRA Finals in Pomona, Jay Payne is still going strong. With tuning help from Funny Car racer Jonnie Lindberg, Payne claimed his first win of the year by stopping Sweden’s Ulf Leanders in the Top Alcohol…
Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello Top Alcohol Dragster winner Josh Hart
After a runner-up in Gainesville and a semifinal a week earlier in Charlotte, Josh Hart broke through for his first win of the season in Top Alcohol Dragster. In the final round, Hart drove his Advance Auto Parts entry to a 5.313 to 5.318 victory…
Whiteley set to debut new 2018 ZL1 Camaro in Topeka
Steven Whiteley and his J&A Service team will race a new 2018 ZL1 Camaro this weekend at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park in hopes to improve their round record.
After a rocky start to the 2018 season, E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series racer Steven Whiteley and his J&A Service team will race a new 2018 ZL1 Camaro this weekend at the 30th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at…
Haney earns NHRA license, prepares for NHRA Pro Mod debut in Topeka
Keith Haney will make his NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series debut during the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
After more than three decades in drag racing, Tulsa businessman Keith Haney is ready to step onto the biggest stage of his career. This weekend, Haney will make his NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series debut during the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals…
WFO Radio Topeka preview
Get ready for the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals with WFO Radio NHRA Nitro! Courtney Force discusses her Atlanta win, Don “The Snake” Prudhomme returns to tell his story from the NORRA Mexican 1000, Richard Freeman jumps behind the wheel of V.…
Kansas native Hatcher will make his Pro Stock debut in Topeka
Longtime Division 5 Comp racer Will Hatcher will make his Pro Stock debut at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties in the American Ethanol 2017 Dodge Dart that Deric Kramer drove last season.
Longtime Division 5 Comp racer Will Hatcher will make his Pro Stock debut at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties in the American Ethanol 2017 Dodge Dart that Deric Kramer drove last season.
Hatcher, a second-generation NHRA…
Heartland Motorsports Park general manager Jake Schmidtlein talks about upcoming event
With the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties scheduled for May 18-20, Heartland Motorsports Park general manager Jake Schmidtlein joined NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to discuss one of the best tracks on the NHRA tour.
Keith Haney discusses his upcoming NHRA Pro Mod debut at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
Keith Haney joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to talk about his upcoming NHRA Pro Mod debut at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
Make sure to get your tickets to the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties to see…
All in the family: Jr. racers following in the footsteps of famous parents
The children of NHRA racers Antron Brown, Andrew Hines, Brad Mason, and Bob Bode are among the next wave of Jr. Dragster drivers headed to possible future roles in the sport. NHRA’s John Kernan reports from Indy.
Brad Gerber discusses NHRA's commercial health and embracing of digital media
In an interview with global motorsports business website Black Book, Brad Gerber, NHRA’s vice president of sales and chief development officer, talked about how the NHRA has grown commercially and its plans for the future.
In an interview with global motorsports business website Black Book, Brad Gerber, NHRA’s vice president of sales and chief development officer, talked about how the NHRA has grown commercially and its plans for the future.
The Black Book is a 360…
Doug Kalitta eyes major team milestone at Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
It has already been a great start for Kalitta Motorsports during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, and Top Fuel standout Doug Kalitta now hopes to get team owner Connie Kalitta one step closer to a major accomplishment.
It has already been a great start for Kalitta Motorsports during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, and Top Fuel standout Doug Kalitta now hopes to get team owner Connie Kalitta one step closer to a major accomplishment at this…
Tommy DeLago released from co-crew chief role at Kalitta Motorsports
Effective immediately, Tommy DeLago has been released from the role of co-crew chief on the Global Electronic Technology Toyota Camry Funny Car driven by Shawn Langdon.
Kalitta Motorsports released Tommy DeLago, co-crew chief of the Global Electronic Technology Funny Car piloted by Shawn Langdon, effective immediately. The team announced his dismissal in a press release which can be read in full below. Nicky…
Wilson, Rizzoli, Mandella score wins at Auto Club Raceway
Ross Wilson, Kyle Rizzoli, and Phil Mandella Jr. were among the winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series arrived at the Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway.
Preview | Saturday
In the final results from Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, local racers Ross Wilson, San Bernardino, Calif., and Phil…
Coughlin, Bellemeur shine at Cavalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park
Troy Coughlin Jr. and Sean Bellemeur led the list of winners as Summit Motorsports Park hosted the Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
Troy Coughlin Jr. and Sean Bellemeur took home the wins and the NHRA Wally trophies in Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car at this weekend…
South Georgia Lucas Oil race postponed to Sept. 7-8, 2018
NHRA and South Georgia Motorsports Park officials have announced that based on the current weather conditions at South Georgia and the forecast this week leading up to the scheduled NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, the decision has been made to postpone the event until Sept. 7-8, 2018.
NHRA and South Georgia Motorsports Park officials have announced that based on the current weather conditions at South Georgia and the forecast this week leading up to the scheduled NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, the decision has been made…
NHRA stars come out for Wild Wednesday shootout at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indy
Even after three weeks of the road, competitors in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series couldn’t stay away. After being home for only a day and a half, many of the Indy-based racers were eager to get back to racetrack, as NHRA’s Indy bureau chief John Kernan found out.
NHRA Member Tracks across the country offer a variety of similar race nights, from weekday "grudge nights" to full-on racing programs over the weekend. Find your local NHRA track here, and check it out…
Remembering "The Tentmaker"
I got word earlier this week of the passing of 1970s Funny Car racer Omer "the Tentmaker" Carrothers. I’ve seen lots of photos of his cars (all two of them) over the years and heard anecdotal stories about him, but never anything solid.
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 10)
NHRA National Dragster’s tenth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA SpringNationals and NGKSpark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
In addition to…
Behind the Numbers: Hines and Krawiec identical through three races
Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec may offer wildly different personalities, but their Harley-Davidson Street Rods are running down the track like carbon copies three races into the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series.
Eddie Krawiec and Andrew Hines form the most feared team in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category. You don’t need to ask, just check the receipts. No team claims as many wins as the riders of the Vance & Hines Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson Street…
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1984 Cajun Nationals
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1984 Cajun Nationals.
Some of the highlights of the race…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro NHRA Southern Nationals winner's edition
The week the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast features NHRA Southern Nationals winner's circle interviews with Leah Pritchett, Vincent Nobile, Eddie Krawiec, and Josh Hart. Plus WFO connects with Ashley Force Hood, Danny Hood, Brian “Lump” Self, Bruno…
NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello
Dave Rieff, Tony Pedregon, and John Kernan joined Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John's to discuss the completion of the recent three-race swing, including the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello.
NHRA Southern Nationals winner Pritchett answers questions on Facebook Live
Leah Pritchett, the latest Top Fuel winner in 2018, answered a series of questions from fans, and NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick, in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype.
Crew Chief Confidential: NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello
NHRA's Lewis Bloom spoke to the winning crew chiefs from the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello: Brian Corradi (Funny Car), Brian Self (Pro Stock), Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle), and Todd Okuhara (Top Fuel).
Tulsa Raceway Park, Fairlife YUP! team up for NHRA Jr. Western Conference Finals
Osage Tulsa Raceway Park has partnered with Coca-Cola brand Fairlife YUP! to host the prestigious NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals, one of two national events in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
Osage Tulsa Raceway Park enters its third year hosting the prestigious NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals, one of two national events in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. For 2018, Tulsa Raceway Park has partnered…
Former NHRA division director, track operator Lex Dudas passes away
Former NHRA Southeast Division Director Lex Dudas, a staple for years at Maple Grove Raceway, passed away Tuesday, May 8, after a long battle with cancer.
Former NHRA Southeast Division Director Lex Dudas passed away Tuesday, May 8, after a long battle with cancer.
Dudas, who spent the last years of a 55-year career in the sport where he started, at Maple Grove Raceway, retired at the end of 2017…
Lex Dudas remembered, by Mike Lewis
I was just 21 when my dad and I took over management of Maple Grove Raceway. It was January, 1971 and we had two months to put together our schedule, our budgets and, most of all, our staff. My first phone call was to Lex Dudas. I had watched Lex…
The Sports Report: Helms still winning while in new role at Don Schumacher Racing
Four-time world champ Kevin Helms has made the transition to his new role as a crew chief at Don Schumacher Racing, but he's still as competitive as ever with an Atlanta victory.
A lot has changed for Kevin Helms since he won his fourth NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Stock championship in 2015. After spending more than a decade working with the Teuton family on their Houma, La.-based Southland Dodge team, Helms moved from…