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Austin Prock test drives new Hawley Drag Racing School Funny Car
Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School unveiled this week its new John Force Racing-built 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Alcohol Funny Car, and JFR developmental driver Austin Prock was the first to make laps in the state of the art machine at Gainesville Raceway.
Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School unveiled this week its new John Force Racing-built 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Alcohol Funny Car, and JFR developmental driver Austin Prock was the first to make laps in the state of the art machine at Gainesville Raceway…
With strong early start, Torrence team is already up to championship speed
It took Steve Torrence six events to get his first race win last season, but the perennial Top Fuel championship contender is already on the scoreboard this year after his win in Phoenix, and assistant crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr. says the team is pumped up for the year ahead.
Indy bureau chief John Kernan checked in with the Capco team at their Indiana shop.
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1984 Gatornationals
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 Gatornationals.
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 Gatornationals.
Some of the highlights include barrier-…
Unwinding the sidewinder story
A behind-the-scenes look at the circumstances leading to the creation of Don Garlits' sidewinder Top Fueler, and other wild machines created by the brothers Sage, as well as a farewell to influential chassis builder Roy Fjastad.
Reaction to last week’s column on the Swamp Rat 27 sidewinder was, quite predictably, strong and loud. “Big Daddy” is such a seminal figure in our sport and in our lives…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Roundtable
NHRA Reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick are joined via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio presented by Papa John's by NHRA on FOX broadcasters Dave Rieff and Tony Pedregon as well as Indy bureau chief John Kernan to preview the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Lindberg to debut new look in Gainesville
Jonnie Lindberg and the Head Racing Funny Car will have a new look in Gainesville with addition of Landmeco backing on a Ford Mustang body.
Jonnie Lindberg, a finalist in his nitro debut at the 2017 Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, will fly the familiar colors of Landmeco during this year’s event on March. Lindberg’s Head Racing entry was rebuilt following a harrowing two-car accident…
Mooresville Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network
Mooresville Dragway has joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division, as a NHRA member track. Mooresville Dragway, located in the heart of stock-car country, Mooresville, N.C., hosts events March through November.
Mooresville Dragway has joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division, as a NHRA member track.
Mooresville Dragway, located in the heart of stock-car country, Mooresville, N.C., hosts events March through November. A weekly points championship,…
Behind the Numbers: Rounding out our evaluation of drag racing performance
Averaging elapsed and reaction times is good, but rewarding consistency is just as important. That's where success percentage comes into play. You already have an idea of who excels at it, now we're going to put numbers next to the faces.
Getting from the starting line to the finish line quickly is essentially the stated goal of a drag race. Yes, doing so more quickly than the person in the other lane(s) is a major part of the equation, but you can (probably) only control your own…
Win big prizes in 2018 NHRA Sweepstakes
A 2018 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide motorcycle is the grand prize in the 2018 edition of the NHRA Sweepstakes, and four other lucky winners will also win cool prizes.
NHRA and its partners are proud to offer an opportunity for NHRA fans to enter for a chance to win the NHRA Sweepstakes. Five winners will be selected after the contest ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 15, 2018.
GRAND PRIZE:…
Head, Lindberg preparing for Gainesville comeback after Phoenix crash
Jim Head and Jonnie Lindberg had their damaged Funny Car chassis front halved by John Force Racing and are working around the clock to get it ready for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan reports.
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomes Krawiec, Palmer
On this week's WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast, 2017 NHRA Mello Yello champion Eddie Krawiec stops by to talk 200 mph on a Pro Stock Motorcycle, Scott Palmer discusses his first ever NHRA final round and the throttle whack chaos that followed, Drag…
The Sports Report: Warr Path
A week after winning his first national event at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Bryan Warr struck again at the Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
Bryan Warr enjoyed his trip to the NHRA Arizona Nationals so much he decided to stay an extra week at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park so he could compete in the Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener, and by the time he…
Force will defend Gainesville event title in fan-designed paint scheme
Not that there was ever a doubt in his mind that he'd be back, but 16-time NHRA champ John Force who was involved in a racing accident at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, will compete at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, where he is the defending event champ, with a special-edition paint scheme.
Seven-time and defending Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Funny Car champ John Force will race a fan-designed Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS at the upcoming NHRA Gatornationals, March 16-18.
Not that there was ever…
TechnoCraft/TrailerCabinets.com to sponsor Kile Bad Apple Racing TFH
TechnoCraft/TrailerCabinets.com of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., will sponsor Tracy Kile’s Bad Apple Racing Top Fuel Harley in the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
TechnoCraft/TrailerCabinets.com of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., will sponsor Tracy Kile’s Bad Apple Racing Top Fuel Harley in the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
“As most people know, we’re a dedicated race family,” said Brian…
Angie and Matt Smith answer fan questions on Facebook Live
The husband and wife Pro Stock Motorcycle duo joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Park Studio presented by Papa John's to preview the upcoming season, which kicks off at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals on March 16.
Kamplain, Adkinson, and Strickland collect wins at Prelude to the Gators event
Greg Kamplain (Comp), Jeff Adkinson (Super Stock), and Jeff Strickland (Stock) added their names to the list of winners at the Southeast Division Prelude to the Gators at Gainesville Raceway.
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Duane Shields, Sean Bellemeur, and Greg Kamplain celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle this past weekend at the NHRA…
US 90 Dragway joins NHRA Member Track network
US Dragway, located in Irvington, Ala., has joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division, as a NHRA member track and is under new ownership.
US Dragway, located in Irvington, Ala., has joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division, as a NHRA member track and is under new ownership.
US 90 Dragway was opened as Mobile International Dragway in 1985. The track was built near the…
Jeff Foster discusses Las Vegas NHRA Four-Wide Nationals progress
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway track manager Jeff Foster joined NHRA Reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio presented by Papa John's to talk about the progress made converting the drag strip to four lanes for the upcoming Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.
Windstream will sponsor Prusiensky Pro Stocker for three southeast events
Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, will sponsor NHRA Pro Stock racer Alan Prusiensky at three events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, will sponsor NHRA Pro Stock racer Alan Prusiensky at three events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The sponsorship is in support of the…
Fricke, Whiteley, and Tanksley lead winners list at No Problem Raceway
Jackie Fricke, Annie Whiteley, and Joey Tanksley led the list of winners as the NHRA South Central Division returned to No Problem Raceway for Nitro on the Bayou.
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Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., and Annie Whitley, Grand Junction, Colo., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively at this weekend…
WFO Radio NHRA Arizona Nationals Winners Edition
Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Arizona Nationals Winners Edition featuring on-location Winnerviews with Courtney Force, Steve Torrence, and Chris McGaha. Plus Brittany Force, Brian Corradi, Billy Torrence, Bobby Lagana, Richard Hogan, Danny Hood,…
Don Garlits' sidewinder Top Fueler
In 1982, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, always the innovator, experimented with a sideways-mounted nitro engine in his Swamp Rat 27. Although the engineering marvel didn't pan out, it was still vintage Garlits to even try it.
Last week’s column mentioned Don Garlits’ ambitious but short-lived sidewinder Top Fueler (Swamp Rat 27) and led to quite a few requests for more information about one of the wildest machines to come out of the fertile mind of “Big Daddy,” and…
Photo of the Week and Puzzle: Dick LaHaie
Dick LaHaie scored five wins in 14 events in 1987 en route to his first and only NHRA Top Fuel championship, including this win in Phoenix. Can you unscramble the puzzle?
Dick LaHaie scored five wins in 14 events in 1987 en route to his first and only NHRA Top Fuel championship. His win in Phoenix, which then was the penultimate event on the schedule, set the stage for a dramatic conclusion in Pomona where LaHaie…
NHRA Arizona Nationals Roundtable
NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick are joined via Skype by Indy bureau chief John Kernan and NHRA on FOX TV broadcasters Tony Pedregon and Dave Rieff to discuss the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
New issue of NHRA National Dragster now online and in the mail
NHRA National Dragster’s fifth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals 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 fifth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
The season opener in Pomona was filled…
Palmer talks first career final, answers fan questions on Facebook Live
Scott Palmer reached the first final round of his career at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. The longtime racer joined Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to discuss throttle whacks, drag boats, and his hopes of obtaining his Funny Car license.
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1982 Gatornationals
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 1992 Gatornationals.
Some of the highlights include a wild…
Cottrell gears up for NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series-opening March Meet
Bobby Cottrell joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the upcoming 60th annual March Meet taking place this weekend at Auto Club Raceway Famoso.
Bobby Cottrell joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the upcoming 60th annual March Meet taking place this weekend at Auto Club Raceway Famoso.
Cottrell will be…
Virginia NHRA Nationals tickets on sale
Tickets for the inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in Richmond, Va., are on sale now for the national event taking place June 8-10.
Tickets for the inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP) in Richmond, Va., are on sale now for the national event taking place June 8-10.
The event will feature all four categories in the NHRA Mello Yello…
Crew Chief Confidential: NHRA Arizona Nationals
NHRA’s Lewis Bloom interviewed winning crew chiefs and owners from the NHRA Arizona Nationals: Brian Corradi and Danny Hood (Funny Car), Bobby Lagana (Top Fuel), and Lester McGaha (Pro Stock).