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Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set for a big weekend in Chicago, celebrating 25 years at Route 66 Raceway at the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 15-18.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set for a big weekend in Chicago, celebrating 25 years at Route 66 Raceway at the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 15-18.
Since its return to…
The 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway delivered wall-to-wall excitement — see the best moments through a collection of can’t-miss NHRA on FOX videos.
30 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
The 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway delivered wall-to-wall excitement — and now you can relive the best moments through a collection of can’t-miss NHRA on FOX videos. From a rare look inside the heart of a Nitro…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Shawn Langdon and Matt Smith join host Brian Lohnes to deep dive into their victories at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Shawn Langdon and Matt Smith join host Brian Lohnes to deep dive into their victories at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
For Langdon, it wasn'…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from St. Louis are Strange,…
In 1956 the CIA had a problem.
Its U-2 spy plane could fly at extreme altitudes and carry state-of-the-art cameras, but the Russians proved they could track it on its very first flight. High-altitude reconnaissance had promise, but it came with…
The American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway was the second straight four-wide event and the second of three this season. Take a look back at some of the weekend's most memorable moments.
Brad Waddle and his Innovators West Inc. Ford rallied to victory Sunday at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, race one of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 schedule.
Brad Waddle and his Innovators West Inc. Ford rallied to victory Sunday at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, race one of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 schedule.
In the…
Reigning world champion Shawn Cowie ran the table in Las Vegas when he qualified No. 1 and won the Top Alcohol Dragster title. Cowie defeated Matt Cummings, Mitch Meyers, and Joey Sevrance in the final quad with a 5.271.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at zMAX Dragway, including first-time Top Alcohol Dragster winner Brandon Greco.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at zMAX Dragway, including first-time Top Alcohol Dragster winner Brandon Greco.
Brandon Greco…
NHRA and JEGS have announced an exciting multiyear extension of the popular JEGS Allstars program. The JEGS Allstars returns to Texas Motorplex for the third time in 2025 as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and the 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 8-12.
Following a thrilling celebration of 40 years of the popular JEGS Allstars in 2024, NHRA and JEGS have announced an exciting multiyear extension of the historic specialty race.
Continuing its status as one of the biggest and most highly…
It's the engine Mickey Thompson used in his Mach 1 Mustang Funny Cars, the one "Ohio" George Montgomery twin-turbocharged, and the one Bob Glidden covered with his fire jacket after he rolled his Pro Stock car in 1986 — the Boss 429.
The Boss 429 engine was designed to beat Chevy and Dodge and put Fords in the winner's circle, but to make them legal for NASCAR, Dearborn had to offer them in street cars. With Pontiac and Chevrolet’s former chief, Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen, at the…
The rain-delayed Stock final from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was completed in Charlotte, where John Gray earned his fourth national event win after opponent Shane Oakes fouled. Oakes had two nearly perfect lights leading up to the…
In the delayed final round from the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, held during the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, Sean Bellemeur and the Bartone Racing team, near lane, scored the first NHRA national…
Matt Cummings earned his first win as a member of the Randy Meyer Top Alcohol Dragster team when he defeated Jackie Fricke in the rain-delayed final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which was held during the American Rebel Light…
Steve Will claimed his first win since the 2018 Winternationals in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Will got a single run in the final when opponent John Richardson was unable to fire his car but would have been tough to beat regardless with a 6.125 on…
Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event.
28 Apr 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event.
NHRA’S 1,000TH…
Bryan Warr scored for the third time in Right Trailers Top Sportsman after beating veteran Ed Olpin in the final round. Warr ran right on his 6.82 dial after Olpin broke out by .012-second.
Larry Paden made the long trip to Las Vegas from Pennsylvania pay off with a victory in Super Street. Paden was nearly perfect off the starting line and ran 11.093 to beat Nick Pressimone’s 11.109.
Ken Mostowich won his sixth NHRA title in Super Gas, and half of them have come in Las Vegas. Mostowich won the final with a 10.060 to stop Mark Philbrick’s breakout 10.034.
Taylor Chomiski successfully defended his Las Vegas Comp title from last fall and did so on a single run after Cody Lane was unable to get his car fired during a semifinal bye run.
Ed Pink, the iconic engine name that became synonymous with horsepower and precision in the golden age of drag racing, died April 27 at the age of 94. Revered as "The Old Master," Pink leaves behind a legacy that spans decades, disciplines, and…
For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making.
For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making.
Allegrucci was one of the original…
In a moment that will echo through drag racing history, Shawn Langdon etched his name alongside the greatest Top Fuel racer of all time, winning the milestone 1,000th NHRA Top Fuel trophy at the 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.…
J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday as part of the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday, defeating a final-round quad that included Billy Banaka, Alex Laughlin and Mike Janis as part of the 15th annual…
Shawn Langdon won the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at the fifth race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Shawn Langdon won the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, defeating Tony Stewart, Justin Ashley and reigning world champion Antron Brown in the final quad at the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals…
Lenny Lottig and Jesse Alexandra, the top two qualifiers in Holley EFI Factory X, met in the final round with Lottig getting the victory with a strong 6.892 to Alexandra’s slowing 7.241. Earlier, Alexandra set the elapsed time…
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Sunday, capturing all of the action on and off the track at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
Kris Whitfield survived a tough final round battle with recent Spring Fling Million winner Cooper Chun to claim the Super Comp title. Both drivers were nearly perfect at the start, and Whitfield won with a 9.055 after Chun broke out with a 9.036 on…