Texas Motorplex ready to celebrate 40 years with family fun and values
To celebrate its 40th season of racing excellence and the fifth year of the Stampede of Speed, the 10 days of concerts, racing, and special events, Texas Motorplex is offering fans a wide variety of free events or events with discounted tickets.
To celebrate its 40th season of racing excellence and the fifth year of the Stampede of Speed, the 10 days of concerts, racing, and special events, Texas Motorplex is offering fans a wide variety of free events or events with discounted tickets as…
JEGS Allstars Preview: A closer look at each of the contenders in each class
Every year for the last 40 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
Every year for the last 40 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at…
Sportsman Racer of the Month: Chad Webber
After nearly sweeping both ends of the recent doubleheader weekend in Bakersfield, Division 7 Super Comp racer Chad Webber has been named NHRA National Dragster's Sportsman Racer of the Month.
In a spot where timing is everything, Chad Webber’s timing was spot on in September. Needing to make a big move in order to have a shot at the Super Comp title, Webber delivered a dominant performance at the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing…
Nataas, Bellemeur score Top Alcohol wins at World Wide Technology Raceway
Top Alcohol winners Julie Nataas and Sean Bellemeur led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action with a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERJulie Nataas, Indianapolis, Ind., 5.393, 268.87 def. Joey…
NHRA releases Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle schedules for 2026
Pro Stock set to compete at all 20 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events; Pro Stock Motorcycle to race at 14 events, as well as GETTRX All-Star Callout in Sonoma
NHRA officials have announced the 2026 schedule for the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, including the dates for the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout in both categories.As part of the NHRA’s 75th…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Six NHRA Mission Foods Series drivers eligible for 2025 Rookie of the Year
NHRA officials announced Hunter Green, Spencer Hyde, Stephen Bell, Cody Coughlin, Matt Latino, and Brayden Davis as the six NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors currently in contention for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
NHRA officials announced the six NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors currently in contention for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.The competitors eligible for this year’s award include Funny Car drivers Hunter Green and Spencer…
Weekend Rewind: 2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
The NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals marked the midpoint of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs and was packed with upsets and surprises. Enjoy our video look back at the race.
A serious St. Louis sit-down with Ida Zetterström and Mike Knudsen
On this post-St. Louis episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes chats with two big headline makers from the weekend: Ida Zetterström and Mike Knudsen.
On this post-St. Louis episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes chats with two big headline makers from the weekend.First, he is joined by Ida Zetterström, fresh off her first Top Fuel final round and her…
Smith family honored with Holley Never Rest award at NAPA Midwest Nationals
When Jr. Drag Racer Savannah Smith was a late addition to the Jr. Dragster Shootout at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, her father, Mark, leapt into action to make sure she could compete in the prestigious event, making them the winners of the Holley Never Rest award from the event.
When Jr. Drag Racer Savannah Smith was a late addition to the Jr. Dragster Shootout at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, her father, Mark, leapt into action to make sure she could compete in the prestigious event.Mark, who races in Super…
Massive group of NHRA superstars scheduled for Texas Fall Nationals FanFest
NHRA stars will mingle with fans at the annual Texas Fall Nationals Prestage FanFest on Thursday, Oct. 9. The FanFest is a free, family-friendly event that will feature a driver autograph session.
For 40 years, the biggest names in NHRA Drag Racing have descended on Texas Motorplex, making historic runs and wowing fans in the grandstands. Once again, these stars will be out of their Top Fuel dragsters, Funny Cars, door-slamming Pro Stockers,…
Ron Capps bobblehead for California Hot Rod Reunion full-event ticket buyers
Goody bags for fans attending the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival will include a collectible Ron Capps bobblehead.
Fans attending the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival are in for a brand-new treat this year. Organizers have just announced that the official event goody bag will now include a…
Watch the Division 3 Madison Lucas Oil Series doubleheader for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Madison, Ill., are Strange, Speedmaster,…
Helms leads Lucas Oil winners at NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway, including Super Stock winner Kevin Helms.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway.Matt Alvey scored his first national event win in …
Five Things We Learned in St. Louis
Three full races into the six-race playoffs, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship is scalding hot, and the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals came with a scorching dose of "What just happened?!" Twists and turns were bold and abundant. Here are five things we know for sure.
Three full races into the six-race playoffs, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship is scalding hot, and the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals came with a scorching dose of "What just happened?!" Twists and turns were bold and abundant. Here…
DeFlorian sweeps JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock in St. Louis
John DeFlorian won his fourth event of the season in the Johnson's Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock class and clinched a series title at his home event in St. Louis.
At his home event, the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, John DeFlorian secured the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain NHRA Motor Pro Stock world championship, earned the No. 1 qualifying position, and…
Hord outduels Libersher for final win of Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown season
The final race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series came down to a battle between two Chevrolet Camaros and two drivers looking to end their season on a high note. Ricky Hord, the No. 9 qualifier, took the win over No. 6 qualifier Scott Libersher at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
The final race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series came down to a battle between two Chevrolet Camaros and two drivers looking to end their season on a high note. Ricky Hord, the No. 9 qualifier, took the win over No. 6 qualifier Scott…
Derek Menholt picks up first career Congruity NHRA Pro Mod win in St. Louis
Derek Menholt picked up his first career victory on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating former world champion Mike Castellana in the final round of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Two races after advancing to his first career final round in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Derek Menholt picked up his first career victory on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating former world champion Mike Castellana…
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers captured all sorts of great shots highlighting the highs and lows of an incredible event. Here's the Sunday photo gallery from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Hagan, Kalitta, Anderson, and Herrera win NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Funny Car’s Matt Hagan defeated Jack Beckman in the final round on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won race three of six in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
Four-time Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan defeated Jack Beckman in the final round on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, picking up the victory for Tony Stewart Racing and staying alive in the championship mix in front of a huge crowd at the…
Sunday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
News, notes, and quotes from final eliminations at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
News, notes, and quotes from final eliminations at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Updated throughout the day.Top Fuel round oneThe first pair out ignites the energy and Kyle Wurtzel goes 3.789 to beat Josh Hart's better…
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday preview
The day has come, here at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s time to award the event trophies at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here’s a look at each Pro class ahead of the action.
The day has come, here at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s time to award the event trophies at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here’s a look at each Pro class ahead of the action. Top FuelIn a season that has not proven…
Mark Pawuk wins second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title
Mark Pawuk dominated the middle portion of the season then held off a furious charge from a pair of Mustang Cobra Jets driven by Jason and Taylor Dietsch to win his second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series world championship at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Mark Pawuk dominated the middle portion of the season then held off a furious charge from a pair of Mustang Cobra Jets driven by Jason and Taylor Dietsch to win his second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series world championship at World…
Prock, Kalitta, Latino, and Herrera lock up No. 1 positions at NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock locked up his fifth No. 1 qualifier of the season on Saturday at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in front of a sold-out crowd at Worldwide Technology Raceway. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Eric Latino (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also secured the top spot.
Reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock locked up his fifth No. 1 qualifier of the season on Saturday at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in front of a sold-out crowd at Worldwide Technology Raceway. Doug Kalitta (Top…
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday photo gallery
Saturday brought thrills and chills at World Wide Technology Raceway as qualifying concluded for all and champions were crowned in two categories. NHRA National Dragster photographers caught it all. Here's a small sampling of a not-so-ordinary day at the dragstrip.
