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Super Stock Jeff Longhany was the recipient of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.“We were getting ready to pull out [to head to the race] and realized our fully stocked refrigerator had quit, so we had…
What happened to Jason Collins during Sunday's Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals may rank among the most unbelievable scenes of the season.
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Shawn Cowie, Shane Westerfield, and Cody Lane led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action with an event at Mission Raceway Park.
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The new race surface at Thunder Valley promises high speed and high reward. After two rounds of qualifying on Friday, those promises are beginning to reveal themselves.
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Speed lives here.It lives here in these hills. It loves the sound of its own echoes, the way horsepower reverberates off the mountainsides and rolls back across the valley. It lives in the thunder of nitro engines and the cheers from packed…
Bo Smith went back-to-back during the Right Trailers NHRA Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex. The event is the first of two national events for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
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From Mission #2Fast2Tasty showdowns and final qualifying runs to packed grandstands and mountain echoes, Saturday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered.
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The final qualifying session for the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite delivered exactly what fans have come to expect from one of drag racing's most unpredictable categories: close racing, side-by-side battles, and a…
Due to potential inclement weather, NHRA announced an earlier start for Sunday eliminations at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
13 Jun 2026
The revised schedule moves the first round of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series eliminations to 10 a.m. ET, starting with Top Fuel and followed by Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Parking lots will open at 7:30 a.m. at Bristol…
The new race surface at Thunder Valley promises high speed and high reward. After two rounds of qualifying on Friday, those promises are beginning to reveal themselves.
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Leah Pruett picked up her first victory since 2023, defeating points leader Shawn Langdon in the final round of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, which were completed Friday at Bristol Dragway.
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Jeff Lane, Rick McKinney, and Justin and Jessica Juel led the list of winners at the NHRA RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals at Mission Raceway Park in British Columbi
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Nestled between the Tennessee hills, Bristol is a place where sound doesn't simply travel — it reverberates.
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NHRA officials have announced a series of strategic leadership promotions and changes within its Technical and Racing Administration departments, positioning the organization for continued success in the years ahead.
NHRA officials have announced a series of strategic leadership promotions and changes within its Technical and Racing Administration departments, positioning the organization for continued success in the years ahead.As part of the changes, Ned…
Last year, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson and Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson both enjoyed historic moments at Bristol Dragway, which puts Thunder Valley high on their favorite track lists.
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To celebrate the first anniversary of six-time Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson joining 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force in the most exclusive club in motorsports, the 1,000 Round Win Club and Werner Communications are releasing the first licensed autograph product celebrating this achievement.
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Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
Due to potential inclement weather, NHRA announced an earlier start on Friday for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Due to potential inclement weather, NHRA announced an earlier start on Friday for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.The revised schedule moves NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
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Funny Car teammates Jack Beckman and Jordan Vandergriff from John Force Racing will be racing for two trophies at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, starting when they face off on Friday at Bristol Dragway to complete last weekend’s race in New England.
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NHRA fans can watch the RAD Torque Systems NHRA Canadian SPORTSnationals from Mission Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Mission are RAD…
To recognize the often-overlooked crewmembers who dive beneath 12,000-horsepower machines moments after a pass to prepare them for the next run, NHRA and VizionOne Hand Cleaner have announced the "Grunt of the Race" award program.
NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars depend on the people who dive beneath 12,000-horsepower machines moments after a pass to prepare them for the next run.To recognize those often-overlooked crewmembers, NHRA and VizionOne Hand Cleaner, the…