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Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Top Dragster winner Paul Nero
Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs winner Paul Nero didn’t leave much room for opponent Jeff Havens in the final round with a package that featured a .010 light and a 6.708 on his 6.70 dial. Nero’s consistency helped him survive a couple of close…
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Street winner Chris Borges
Evan Kowalski winning his first national event title in 10 starts was impressive, but then there was Super Street champ Chris Borges, who won in his national event debut. Racing in the “big show” for the first time, Borges topped Matt Blodgett in…
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Gas winner Evan Kowalski
At age 20, Super Gas winner Evan Kowalski became the latest graduate of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League to find success at the national event level. In his 10th appearance at a national event, Kowalski gained a sizable lead against…
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Comp winner Val Torres Jr.
En route to his fourth career win, Super Comp champ Val Torres Jr. defeated his brother, Gabe, in the quarterfinals, then went on to defeat Ryan McClanahan in the final. Torres was almost unstoppable with a .001 light and an 8.919, while McClanahan…
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Stock winner Brian McClanahan
As the son of former national champ Jerry McClanahan and the father of 2010 Super Stock national champ Ryan McClanahan, Brian McClanahan has been to the winner’s circle many times at NHRA national events, but he didn’t have a Wally trophy to call…
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Stock winner Jody Lang
Jody Lang, who also has wins in Super Gas and Stock, wheeled his trusty GT/MA Malibu to a victory over two-time national champ Justin Lamb in the Super Stock final. Facing a 30-mph speed differential, Lang managed to judge the finish line and post a…
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sportsman champion highlights
Four of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman champions crowned at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals were visiting a national event winner’s circle for the first time, and then there was Jody Lang, who earned career win No. 27 when he claimed the Super Stock title.
Four of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman champions crowned at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals were visiting a national event winner’s circle for the first time, and then there was Jody Lang, who earned career win No. 27 when he…
Racer's Scrapbook: Jerry Ruth
The vaunted "King of the Northwest," Top Fuel great Jerry Ruth, shares memories of some of his favorite race cars and memories from his storied 20-year career in the sport.
The chance to sit and talk with legends of drag racing is one of the real perks of my job, and for a kid who grew up following the sport from the other side of the printed page, it’s a dream come true to enjoy some one-on-one time with them. Due to…
Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1990 NHRA NorthStar Nationals
Throughout 2017, 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 1990 NHRA NorthStar Nationals
Throughout 2017, 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 1990 NHRA NorthStar Nationals.
Some of the highlights of the show…
Crew Chief Confidential: NHRA Northwest Nationals
NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom caught up with the winning crew chiefs from the NHRA Northwest Nationals as the Western Swing came to a close.
Following the NHRA Northwest Nationals, NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom caught up with victorious crew chiefs for Funny Car driver Robert Hight, Pro Stock wheeler Drew Skillman, and Top Fuel pilot Antron Brown. Hear from Jimmy Prock, Tomi Laine, and Brian…
Firebird celebrates 50th season with Nightfire Nationals Heritage Series event
In celebration of Firebird Raceway’s historic 50th year, the Nightfire Nationals returns to the famed Idaho track Aug. 11-13 for a race marks a key stop for both Funny Car and Top Fuel in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.
In celebration of Firebird Raceway’s historic 50th year, the Nightfire Nationals returns to the famed Idaho track Aug. 11-13 for a race marks a key stop for both Funny Car and Top Fuel in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series. Leading the charge will be…
NHRA Today Roundtable: Western Swing review
With the Western Swing now in the rear-view mirror, John Kernan joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to look back at the past three events and the Road to the Countdown ahead.
Regular season nears finish line in Brainerd
The Countdown to the Championship is just two races away, which means the pressure is turning up for racers looking to secure a spot in the playoffs. The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals will provide a spot for drivers to do just that.
Tensions will rise as the drivers in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series head to Brainerd International Raceway for the 36th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Aug. 17-21. It is the 17th of 24 races during the 2017 season and, more importantly, is…
Behind the Numbers: How Steve Torrence turned around NHRA’s most lopsided rivalry
Steve Torrence and the Capco Boys have (finally) turned the tide against Antron Brown. Here's how they did it.
You know who got real tired of hearing about Antron Brown kicking Steve Torrence’s butt in Top Fuel drag racing? Steve Torrence. So, he did something about it. It took some time, as one might expect when looking for an antidote to the poison…
WFO Radio NHRA Northwest Nationals Winners Edition
NHRA Northwest Nationals Winners Edition featuring Antron Brown, Robert Hight, Drew Skillman, and Jeffrey Barker.
Brown discusses making four straight final rounds and winning two of three during the Western Swing. Brown answers questions…
The three that got away
Justin Lamb went to three final rounds in two weeks and lost all of them, but it would be hard for him to not consider his Sonoma and Seattle trip a success
During a three-week swing that included the Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event in Sonoma, the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, and the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle, Justin Lamb competed in five events. His combined record for the five includes a…
Larson, Vandeventer star at Brainerd International Raceway Thunder at the Lakes
Brett Speer and Ben Line led the list of winners as Brainerd International Raceway hosted the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division for Thunder at the Lakes.
Preview | Saturday
In the final results from Brainerd International Raceway and the Thunder at the Lakes Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series it was Kendra Larson and Jeremiah Vandeventer leading the…
Foster doubles up in Indy, Tedesco and Wolf take dragster titles
Chris Foster grabbed two NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series trophies this weekend in Top Alcohol Funny Car at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis as racers completed the postponed Lucas Oil Series event from earlier this year along with the weekend’s originally scheduled event.
Preview | Thursday | Friday | Saturday
INDIANAPOLIS – Chris Foster grabbed two NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series trophies this weekend in Top…
NHRA Today: Five-time Jr. Dragster Conference Finals champ Cade Poe
Cade Poe joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the NHRA Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his ongoing successful career in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League that includes an unprecedented five wins in the prestigious Conference Finals events.
Cade Poe joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the NHRA Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his ongoing successful career in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. Fifteen-year-old Poe is a resident of Los Alamitos, Calif…
Doug Chandler will continue to back 'giving cars' for DSR through 2020
The late Terry Chandler's dream of having a "giving car" in the NHRA Funny Car category will continue through 2020 after her husband, Doug Chandler, agreed to continue her mission and fund two Funny Cars with Don Schumacher Racing.
The late Terry Chandler's dream of having a "giving car" in the NHRA Funny Car category will continue through 2020 after her husband, Doug Chandler, agreed to continue her mission and fund two Funny Cars with Don Schumacher Racing.
The…
Prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals returns to Indy for drag racing’s biggest event
The World’s Biggest Drag Race returns to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, unleashing the thrilling, 10,000-horsepower action of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing.
The World’s Biggest Drag Race returns to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, unleashing the thrilling, 10,000-horsepower action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.…
Rookie Report Card after Seattle
A look at the stats of the 2017 rookie class through the NHRA Northwest Nationals, race 16 of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
The field of contenders for the 2017 Auto Club Road to the Future Award got a little bigger in Seattle, where Top Fuel runner Mike Salinas entered his fifth event of the season, making him eligible for the award that recognizes the top rookie…
Fast Five: NHRA Northwest Nationals
The famed Western Swing wrapped up with another weekend chock-full of great moments during the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Dave Rieff took a look at some of the event's most memorable moments.
The famed Western Swing wrapped up with another weekend chock-full of great moments during the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Dave Rieff took a look at some of the event's most memorable moments.
Parker, Payne, Hyerstay among champs crowned at Northwest Nationals
Kim Parker, Jay Payne, and Bryan Hyerstay all celebrated in the winner’s circle with their teams following their final-round victories at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Seattle.
Kim Parker, Jay Payne, and Bryan Hyerstay all celebrated in the winner’s circle with their teams following their final-round victories at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Seattle.
Local Top Alcohol Dragster runner, Parker of…
Brown, Hight, and Skillman close Western Swing with Seattle victories
Antron Brown, Robert Hight, and Drew Skillman closed out the Western Swing with victories at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle.
Nine more drivers clinch Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship berths
As a result of racing at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, nine more drivers clinched their berths in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.
As a result of racing at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, nine more drivers clinched their berths in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.
Brittany Force, Doug Kalitta, and Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Tommy Johnson Jr…
Turner wraps up Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title
With three wins and five final-round appearances, Jay Turner claimed the inaugural Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title and was saluted Sunday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, the final event of the season for the fuel bikes.
With three wins and five final-round appearances, Jay Turner claimed the inaugural Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title and was saluted Sunday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, the final event of the season for the fuel bikes. The rider locked…
Brown, Gray, Hight grab Seattle poles
Antron Brown, Tanner Gray, and Robert Hight are the final qualifying leaders at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. Eliminations begin Sunday at 11 a.m. Pacific.
NHRA Northwest Nationals Sunday Notebook
Antron Brown, Robert Hight, and Drew Skillman close out the Western Swing with Wallys at the NHRA Northwest Nationals.
