NHRA Starter Brad Hardy discusses Topeka Pro Stock staging battle
NHRA Starter Brad Hardy spoke with Brian Lohnes to discuss the Bruno Massel-Mason McGaha Pro Stock starting-line burndown at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor to talk about what went into his decision to end the stalemate and disqualify both drivers.
Pedregon and crew rush back to Indy for chassis repairs after Topeka incident
After getting tangled up in a top-end collision with Tim Wilkerson, Cruz Pedregon's crew headed back to their Indianapolis-area shop to repair the chassis in advance of this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
Five things we learned from the Menards NHRA Nationals
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs are nearly upon us, and you could tell as the intensity was at a high level this past weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka.
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs are nearly upon us, and you could tell this past weekend in Topeka for the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
We’re midway through August, and championship positions and aspirations are…
With string of solid showings, Antron Brown building championship resume
Brown is laying the groundwork for what he hopes will be a memorable finish to 2021, starting this weekend in Topeka at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by PetArmor.
Bit by bit and race by race, Antron Brown and his Top Fuel team have been making improvements.
It hasn’t been overly spectacular and it hasn’t led to an abundance of wins — yet — but it’s proven to be highly beneficial for Brown’s championship…
Playoffs? It's on Kenny Delco's mind, but so is a Pro Stock victory
Kenny Delco is hopeful this weekend in Topeka for the Menards NHRA Heartland Nations is when everything starts to come together for the Pro Stock veteran.
Kenny Delco feels like he has a car capable of not only qualifying for the Countdown to the Championship but also competing for victories in the loaded Pro Stock class.
There have been glimpses of that potential throughout the season, but the…
Cruz Pedregon hopeful Topeka is the start of a big second-half run
Coming off his emotional victory in Norwalk, the Western Swing wasn’t quite the three-race trek that Cruz Pedregon envisioned. But the Funny Car veteran insists everything is still going according to plan with his new team.
Coming off his emotional victory in Norwalk, the Western Swing wasn’t quite the three-race trek that Cruz Pedregon envisioned. But the Funny Car veteran insisted everything is still going according to plan with his new team.
Pedregon had just one…
After Super Comp win in Topeka, Billy Torrence after same result in Top Fuel
Billy Torrence has already enjoyed success at Heartland Motorsports Park this year, winning in Super Comp at the Lucas Oil Series divisional race in Topeka three weeks ago, and will try to replicate that in Top Fuel this weekend.
Billy Torrence has already enjoyed success at Heartland Motorsports Park this year, winning in Super Comp at the Lucas Oil Series divisional race in Topeka three weeks ago.
He’s back at the track, this time in his Capco Contractors Top Fuel…
Deric Kramer hopes to recreate past Topeka magic to get season rolling
Returning to the site of his first career Pro Stock win, Deric Kramer hopes it’s precisely the spark he’s been looking for to get his 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season back on track.
Returning to the site of his first career Pro Stock win, Deric Kramer hopes it’s precisely the spark he’s been looking for to get his 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season back on track. Kramer’s 2018 win at Heartland Motorsports Park…
As the tour heads to Topeka, top teams prep for regular season stretch run
After strong outings and multiple wins on the Western Swing, the teams of Don Schumacher Racing and Torrence Racing now turn their attention and championship focus on this weekend's Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor in Topeka.
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Doug Kalitta looks to race his way out of current slump this weekend in Topeka
After struggling in Pomona, a venue where he has enjoyed a tremendous amount of recent success, Doug Kalitta is searching for answers heading into Topeka as he seeks to right the ship in his bid for a first NHRA Camping World Top Fuel championship.
After struggling at a venue where he has enjoyed a tremendous amount of recent success, Doug Kalitta is searching for answers heading into Topeka.
A difficult summer got a little worse in Pomona for the standout Top Fuel veteran, as he fell in…
After thrilling Top Fuel debut, Alex Laughlin looking for more progress in Topeka
Alex Laughlin fulfilled a lifelong dream last month, making his Top Fuel debut in Denver. It was the latest class for the Pro Stock and Pro Mod veteran, and Laughlin won’t have to wait long to get his second crack at an 11,000-hp, 330-mph nitro-breathing machine.
Alex Laughlin fulfilled a lifelong dream last month, making his Top Fuel debut in Denver. It was the latest class for the Pro Stock and Pro Mod veteran, and Laughlin won’t have to wait long to get his second crack at an 11,000-hp, 330-mph nitro-…
Bob Tasca III focused on rebuilding winning momentum beginning in Topeka
For the first time since the opening race of the season, Bob Tasca III finds himself out of the Funny Car points lead, but he's eager to re-establish the dominance his team displayed early in the year beginning at this weekend’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
For the first time since the opening race of the 2021 NHRA season, Bob Tasca III finds himself out of the points lead.
But the Funny Car standout is not the least bit concerned with that or a showing on the Western Swing that wasn’t quite on the…
Dom Lagana and the Nitro Ninja are back, with a little help from his friends
On the one-year anniversary of his terrible auto accident, Dom Lagana ran the family's Nitro Ninja Top Fueler with drivers Gary Pritchett and Clay Millican at a match race in Michigan, a testament to how far Lagana has come in the last 12 months.
photos by Bob Szelag
On Aug. 9, 2020, Dom Lagana’s life changed forever as a highway accident led to severe burns to and the amputation of both legs of the longtime Top Fuel driver, tuner, and teacher. Lagana and his brother,…
Funny Car racers Jeff and Leeza Diehl on their battle with COVID-19
The strength of drag racing has been proven again and again during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that might has not come without being tested. Hear how the Diehls battled with the coronavirus, and why not even it could stop them from racing at Pomona.
20 years ago the NHRA hosted its 50th anniversary at Pomona during the summer
The 2021 Winternatioanls wasn't the first time NHRA raced in Pomona during the summer. The winners of the NHRA's 50th-anniversary race will be familiar to you, as will the night runs that were intended to beat the heat. Relive these great final rounds run on NHRA's hallowed ground.
Explained! The rear-steer adjustment Pro Stock Motorcycles use to go straight
Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Joey Gladstone explains how teams adjust the position of the rear tire in their bikes' frames to adapt to track and weather conditions.
Want a career in motorsports? Get your start through the NHRA Launch program
There are a million ways into the motorsports world, and NHRA is looking to help everyone find their path in.
Midseason review: Lucas Oil Series Sportsman championship battles
The 2021 season has hit the halfway mark, and there is currently a spirited fight underway for championships in each of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman classes. Here is a look at the current championship favorites in each class.
Heading into this week’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor in Topeka, we’ve officially hit the halfway mark in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series with 10 races in the books and 10 more still to come. In the…
Funny Car and Pro Stock in-car camera action from Denver, Sonoma, and Pomona
NHRA on FOX's in-car cameras takes you inside the chromoly roll cages of Tim Wilkerson and Greg Anderson to show you what the Western Swing looks like, right from the hot seat.
Can you name the last two drivers to Sweep NHRA's Western Swing?
Antron Brown was the last driver to sweep the NHRA Western Swing. His third win in a row coming at the 2009 NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Do you know who did it before Brown? Watch this to see if you're right.
Watch J.R. Todd defeat Robert Hight from inside the DHL Funny Car
See J.R. Todd's holeshot win from inside and outside his DHL Toyota Funny Car at the 2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Western Swing recap: Some gained traction, some lost, and some broke even
With just three races left before the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin, let’s look at who made the biggest moves over races in Denver, Sonoma, and Pomona and look at who needs to turn it around in a hurry.
There’s plenty that took place over the past three races on the first Western Swing since 2019, and that meant plenty of moving and shaking in the points standings.
With now just three races left before the Countdown to the…
No one will ever forget: When the Winternationals ran in the heat of August
Race fans, historians, and racers alike will never forget the 2021 running of the famed Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Crew Chief Confidential: David Grubnic explains nitro head gaskets
The creation and containment of the cylinder pressure in a nitromethane-burning Hemi engine hangs on a simple copper gasket. Learn how from one of John Force Racing's masters of horsepower.
Inside Richie Crampton's new Indy Speed Shop chassis factory
Eight months ago, Richie Crampton launched Indy Speed Shop, his own chassis business in Brownsburg, Ind., and the move is already paying big dividends.
Justin Ashley: 'It was one of the most difficult decisions I ever had to make'
The toll of a hot Sunday at Pomona overwhelmed Justin Ashley, who ultimately had to be removed from his car on the starting line and was unable to contest the Top Fuel final, suffering from heat exhaustion. Ashley explains what happened before and after the tough decision.
Suited up for his final-round Top Fuel battle at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, Justin Ashley should have been his normally laser-focused self, ready to drill the Christmas Tree and hopefully race to…
Lucas Oil Raceway plays host to Indiana State Sheriff’s Association event
The Indiana State Sheriff’s Association staged its annual retreat hosted by Hendricks County at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The sheriffs got to make runs down the fabled track and met local Top Fuel racer Lex Joon.
Ride along in J.R. Todd's Toyota Funny Car
It's the toughest window office in motorsports, but J.R. Todd takes you through every second of the 1,000-foot ride at the 2021 NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Walk 1,000 feet with Pro Stock's Matt Hartford
Hartford reflects on his transition from business owner to racer every weekend, his hate of first round on Sunday, and his favorite win of all time.
Five things we learned from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com was a brutal experience for everyone, but all who competed there or attended will in some way carry their experience as a badge of honor.
Here’s five things we learned at the event:
There are no two ways to say this, but the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com was a brutal experience for everyone. Three days of sweltering heat made it a survival story, and as miserable as that…