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Courtney Force hopes wait for first win of 2017 ends in Norwalk
Advancing to the final round the past two seasons at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Courtney Force feels like she’s closing in on her first Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals victory this weekend.
Advancing to the final round the past two seasons at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Courtney Force feels like she’s closing in on her first Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals victory this weekend.
Success and a first victory…
NHRA Mello Yello Series hits halfway point at Summit Racing Equipment Nationals
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to one of the preeminent facilities in the country for the 11th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, June 22-25.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to one of the preeminent facilities in the country for the 11th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, June 22-25. Fans will once again be able…
Rookie Report Card after Bristol
A look at the season stats for the 2017 rookie class through the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, race 11 of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
Three of the five candidates for this year's Auto Club Road to the Future Award that recognizes NHRA's top rookie in the Pro ranks were in competition at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Top Fuel racer Troy Coughlin Jr., Funny Car's Jonnie…
Fast Five: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
From an emotional first win to a perfect light in a final, the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was filled with memorable moments. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the 11th of 24 events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
From an emotional first win to a perfect light in a final, the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was filled with memorable moments. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the 11th of 24 events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series…
Hidalgo, Furr lead winner’s circle in Bristol
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in town for the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway in Bristol. Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., Donaldsonville, La., and Steve Furr, Harrisburg, N.C., led the list of winners celebrating with their teams.
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in town for the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway in Bristol. Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., Donaldsonville, La., and Steve Furr, Harrisburg, N.C., led the list of winners celebrating with…
Coughlin takes home 10th career win in second-straight final round appearance
Troy Coughlin powered to the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series victory Sunday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Troy Coughlin powered to the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series victory Sunday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by the Real Pro Mod Association, was the seventh of 12…
Millican finally gets his first NHRA victory; Capps, Laughlin also score in Bristol
Clay Millican got his long-awaited first win in Top Fuel, and was joined in victory at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals by Ron Capps (Funny Car) and Alex Laughlin (Pro Stock).
No. 1 qualifier Molinari picks up first round win on Saturday
Shane Molinari secured the No. 1 qualifier Saturday at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod Racing, presented by Real Pro Mod Association, is the…
Torrrence, Wilkerson, Coughlin earn top qualifying spots at Thunder Valley
Steve Torrence, Tim Wilkerson, and Jeg Coughlin Jr. claimed the No. 1 spots at the conclusion of qualifying Saturday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
Kalitta, Wilkerson, and Jeg Coughlin Jr. top qualifying after first day of qualifying
Doug Kalitta, Tim Wilkerson, and Jeg Coughlin Jr. sit atop the leaderboard after the first day of qualifying at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
Coughlin leads Pro Mod qualifying Friday at Bristol
Troy Coughlin is the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Troy Coughlin is the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Real Pro Mod Association, is the…
Murphy wins Nostalgia Top Fuel title at Holley National Hot Rod Reunion
Racing took center stage during the final day of the 2017 Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA at Beech Bend Raceway Park as eliminations took place in each of the categories.
Racing took center stage during the final day of the 2017 Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA at Beech Bend Raceway Park as eliminations took place in each of the categories.
Jim Murphy took the win in Nostalgia Top Fuel…
Champions crowned at Jr. Western Conference Finals
Nolan Baker, Gage Wilson, Jonathan McClain, Graeme Rufenacht, Hayley Cline, Caylyn Cunningham, Monica Roberts, Colin Broermann, and Osage Tulsa Raceway Park were the big winners at the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals presented by Huddleston Performance.
Nolan Baker (age 6-9), Gage Wilson (10), Jonathan McClain (11), Graeme Rufenacht (12), Hayley Cline (13), Caylyn Cunningham (14), Monica Roberts (15), Colin Broermann (16-17), and Osage Tulsa Raceway Park (team) were the big winners at the NHRA Jr.…
Reigning champ Rickie Smith loves racing at Bristol Dragway
The back surgery that caused reigning world champion Rickie Smith to miss four consecutive races might have knocked him out of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series championship race in 2017. But as he showed last weekend in Englishtown, the longtime Pro Mod standout is still a force to be reckoned with.
The back surgery that caused reigning world champion Rickie Smith to miss four consecutive races might have knocked him out of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series championship race in 2017. But as he showed last weekend in…
Torrence, Capps, Anderson are Tricky Tipster's top picks for Bristol
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) top NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster's rankings for this weekend's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event, putting odds on the top eight racers he thinks have the best shot at victory in Tricky Tipster.…
Recent wins provide major boost for Enders at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
After a frustrating 2016 season that didn’t produce a victory, Erica Enders started to show the form earlier this year that helped lead to back-to-back Pro Stock world championships. But it wasn’t until two weekends ago in Epping that Enders finally broke through, ending a winless spell that dated back to 2015.
After a frustrating 2016 season that didn’t produce a victory, Erica Enders started to show the form earlier this year that helped lead to back-to-back Pro Stock world championships. But it wasn’t until two weekends ago in Epping that Enders finally…
NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals preview
John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to recap last weekend's NHRA Summernationals and to take a look ahead at this weekend's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to recap last weekend's NHRA Summernationals and to take a look ahead at this weekend's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
Nostalgia Top Fuel standout Fry excited for Holley National Hot Rod Reunion
Returning to the team that gave her the first opportunity in the Nostalgia Top Fuel ranks, Mendy Fry figured there would be some sort of transition period early in the 2017 season.
But the return to driving for Tom Shelar and his High Speed…
NHRA Summernationals eliminations show the most watched broadcast in NHRA history
Television ratings for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continue to reach historic heights as Sunday’s eliminations show from the NHRA Summernationals in Englishtown, N.J., on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), became the most watched show in NHRA history.
Television ratings for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continue to reach historic heights as Sunday’s eliminations show from the NHRA Summernationals in Englishtown, N.J., on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), became the most watched show in NHRA history.…
K&N, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation named title rights sponsors of Chicago event
K&N Engineering has signed an agreement to become the title rights sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway.
K&N Engineering has signed an agreement to become the title rights sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway. As part of the agreement, K&N has teamed up with its charity partner, The Children of…
Severance, Lombardo win on the mountain
Joey Severance and John Lombardo Jr. took home wins from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Thunder on the Mountain presented by CARSTAR at Bandimere Speedway alongside Tim Nicholson, who powered his 4-speed ’67 Camaro to the winner’s circle in Super Gas.
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MORRISON, Colo. – Joey Severance and John Lombardo Jr. took home wins from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Thunder on the…
WFO Radio NHRA Summernationals Winners Edition
Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Summernationals Winners Edition featuring on-location interviews with Steve Torrence, Bobby Lagana, “Mama Kay” Torrence, Jack Beckman, Neal Strausbaugh, Greg Anderson, Jerry Savoie, Rickie Smith, Frank Aragona, and Dan…
Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor of Bristol Pro Mod racing
Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway on June 16-18. The event marks the seventh of 12…
Three years running
Dan Northrop accomplished a feat even more rare than a national event double when he won his third-straight Englishtown title
A year ago, I used this space to write about how Dan Northrop went to Englishtown and successfully defended his 2015 Super Gas title. Northrop hadn’t raced with a throttle stop in a year but that didn’t stop him from defeating John Labbous Jr. in…
Englishtown: The start of our three-race Swing
Englishtown is the first of a three-race swing for Pro Mod, so June is a busy month for the Agave Underground/Aeromotive team. The Thursday night of race weekend was a team dinner and we went to Outback Steakhouse. One tradition this year, apart…
Crew Chief Confidential: NHRA Summernationals
NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom caught up with the four winning NHRA Summernationals crew chiefs after a very hot weekend of racing in Englishtown.
NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom caught up with the four winning NHRA Summernationals crew chiefs after a very hot weekend of racing in Englishtown.
Pro Stock Motorcycle tuner Tim Klungian has had the hot hand so far in 2017 with three combined wins by…
NHRA Mello Yello Series powers into Bristol Dragway for Father’s Day weekend
The ground-shaking sounds of 10,000-horsepower machines will again take over Father’s Day Weekend at picturesque Bristol Dragway as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns for the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 16-18.
The ground-shaking sounds of 10,000-horsepower machines will again take over Father’s Day Weekend at picturesque Bristol Dragway as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns for the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 16-18.
It…