Jason Line: Pro Stock’s Engine Man
Part of KB Racing’s horsepower machine, Jason Line reflects on his Pro Stock career as he works on his next chapter in drag racing
In 2020, Pro Stock racing turned 50 and Jason Line turned 51. That pairing of class and racer has meant faster speeds created through horsepower and driving skill that has captured the imaginations of so many. In all cases, Line favors the path of…
NHRA Shop Talk: Brian Lohnes, Alan Reinhart, and the wonders of nitrous oxide
Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart talk nitrous oxide! This power adder has helped warplanes make extra speed in the skies and it has long helped drag racers fly down the strip. How does it work, why does it work, and what’s the future for this venerable gas that Pro Mod and Top Sportsman love so much?
Today on NHRA Shop Talk: Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart talk nitrous oxide! This power adder has helped warplanes make extra speed in the skies and it has long helped drag racers fly down the strip. How does it work, why does it work, and what’s the…
When Chuck Yeager and Wally Parks compared speed records
Chuck Yeager’s name is synonymous with speed, and he and Wally Parks both shared stories of record runs from Muroc Dry Lake.
General Chuck Yeager, the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound, died on Dec. 7. He was 97 years old. While not a racecar driver, Yeager’s name is synonymous with speed, and he brought the term “…
Shawn Langdon reflects on 2020 Indy win, racing through 2020's challenges
2020 U.S. Nationals Top Fuel winner and DHL Kalitta Air Top Fuel dragster driver Shawn Langdon took some time recently to look back at his unique season and also look ahead to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
2020 U.S. Nationals Top Fuel winner and DHL Kalitta Air Top Fuel dragster driver Shawn Langdon took some time recently to look back at his unique season and also look ahead to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Can you…
"I see something out of the corner of my eye, and it's ‘Big Daddy,' watching me"
There were a lot of thrills for Steve Torrence en route to winning the Top Fuel championship, but high on that list was his victory at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in a replica of “Big Daddy” Don Garlits’ Swamp Rat 14 dragster with Garlits himself in attendance rooting him on ... sometimes too close for comfort.
There were a lot of thrills for Steve Torrence en route to winning his third straight NHRA Top Fuel championship, but high on that list was his victory at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in a replica of “Big Daddy” Don Garlits’…
Jeg Coughlin Jr. vs. Jason Line: By the numbers
Two drivers from opposite Pro Stock camps (Driving vs. Horsepower Prowess) match-up closer than you might think.
Jeg Coughlin Jr. is well known as one of the sport’s most naturally gifted drivers while Jason Line is as much known for his ability to build competitive engines. On the track, their careers have taken remarkably similar paths. Coughlin entered the…
NHRA Skype interview with Super Stock world champion Bryan Worner
In 2020, Bryan Worner joined his twin brother, Bryon, was an NHRA Lucas Oil Series Super Stock World Champion. Worner recently joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss his historic season.
From the first pass of her return, Alexis DeJoria knew 'This is why I do what I do'
After two-year hiatus, Alexis DeJoria returned to the tour in 2020 behind the wheel of the ROKiT Toyota Camry Funny Car. After an eventful season DeJoria took some time to look back at her successes as well as look ahead to the 2021 NHRA season.
After two-year hiatus from the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Alexis DeJoria returned to the tour in 2020 behind the wheel of the ROKiT Toyota Camry Funny Car. The five-time Funny Car national event winner teamed with former world champion…
NHRA Skype interview with Top Alcohol Dragster world champion Megan Meyer
Megan Meyer won her second-straight Lucas Oil Series Top Alcohol Dragster championship in 2020 and then announced her retirement from active competition. She joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype for an exclusive NHRA.com interview.
NHRA Skype interview with Top Dragster world champion Anthony Bertozzi
Former Super Stock champ Anthony Bertozzi won the 2020 championship in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers and he joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to recap his historic season.
Terry McMillen and team continue to work towards 2021 return to Top Fuel
The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hit home for Top Fuel racer Terry McMillen and team when their sponsor regretfully had to suspend its contract, ending their 2020 season early, but the veteran is still racing ahead with plans for 2021.
J.R. Todd looks back at a challenging season and ahead to a promising 2021
2018 NHRA Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd takes a look back at a trying 2020 NHRA season but one he is happy was completed as he looks ahead to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
2018 NHRA Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd, driver of the DHL Toyota Camry Funny Car, couldn’t find the same magic this year, finishing sixth in the standings, and takes a look back at a trying 2020 NHRA season but one he is happy was completed as…
Biggest Upsets of 2020
NHRA's Brian Lohnes takes a look at the biggest upsets of the 2020 season. Which drivers and teams pulled together to take home the win lights when they were least expected?
Brian Lohnes takes a look at the biggest upsets of the 2020 season. Which drivers and teams pulled together to take home the win lights when they were least expected?
WFO Radio podcast: Angie Smith talks Vegas win, 200-mph Club, future plans
Angie Smith dropped by WFO Radio Live for a discussion about her 2020 Dodge NHRA Finals win. She talked about making the Denso 200-mph Club, her final-round race against Steve Johnson, and the recent news about Harley-Davidson. Finally, Smith talks about the plans for Matt Smith Racing during the NHRA Winter Break.
In a tumultuous year, Torrence Racing crew finds plenty to be thankful for
Despite a tumultuous year rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the auto-accident injuries to team member Dom Lagana, the Capco Contractors team still finds plenty to be thankful for at the end of the season.
Antron Brown: 'When I saw that win light come on, it took everything away'
It was a long year and a half between wins for three-time NHRA Top Fuel champ Antron Brown, and his victory at the Dodge NHRA FInals lifted a huge weight off of his shoulders.
NHRA Insider Podcast: Ron Capps and Ryan Oehler, The Outside Influencers
In a year that was heavily influenced by powers and forces outside of the realm of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing, Ron Capps and Ryan Oehler were both outside influencers from within the sport.
In a year that was heavily influenced by powers and forces outside of the realm of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing, Ron Capps and Ryan Oehler were both outside influencers from within the sport.
Both men had strong seasons with…
Super Stock icon: Inside the winningest car in NHRA [and Chevrolet] history!
The 1969 Chevy Z/28 Camaro that has given Dan Fletcher much of his success is not just the winningest car in NHRA history, it's also the winningest Chevrolet in all of motorsports.
Dan Fletcher is one of only three people in the history of drag racing to attain more than 100 NHRA wins, putting him ahead of many of the sport’s legends and in an exclusive club with John Force and Frank Manzo. He’s also the only person that’s…
Hear what might be “The Greek’s” final top-end interview
NHRA on FOX's Amanda Busick spoke with an emotional Chris “The Greek” Karamesines at the 2020 Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil for what might be his final interview after getting out of a Top Fuel dragster.
Amanda Busick The emotions at the top end are already high, and through tears Chris said 'It's been 63 years of fun.' What has drag racing meant to your life?
Chris Karamesines It's been my life. Not…
Ed "The Outlaw" Jones Stagecoach wheelstander put on a show at the NHRA Finals
Ed "The Outlaw" Jones Stagecoach wheelstander has been a West Coast dragstrip icon for decades. He put on a show at the 2020 Dodge NHRA Finals Presented by Pennzoil at The Strip in Las Vegas.
NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes announces from the 2020 Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil.
Brian Lohnes: It is Ed "The Outlaw" Jones coming out on the race track right now. The Jelly Belly Stagecoach…
Matt and Angie Smith discuss successes of their incredible 2020 seasons
It was an amazing season for Matt Smith Racing. Matt Smith won the Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship and wife Angie and teammate Scotty Pollacheck each won races and joined the Denso 200-mph Club. The Smiths joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about their 2020 season.
Behind Don Schumacher Racing's 11-race sweep of 2020 NHRA Funny Car racing
Don Schumacher Racing DSR Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car drivers swept the 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ 11-race season, going undefeated and extending DSR’s Funny Car win streak to a record 14 consecutive victories.
Don Schumacher Racing DSR Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car drivers swept the 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ 11-race season, going undefeated and extending DSR’s Funny Car win streak to a record 14 consecutive victories
Each…
By the numbers: The difference between first and second place is in the stats
Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Matt Smith won the inaugural NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championships on the final day of the season, but, for the most part, it was the work they did all season long that put them in that position.
Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Matt Smith won the inaugural NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championships on the final day of the season as the Dodge NHRA FInals in Las Vegas, but, for the most part, it was the work they did all…
Bo Butner flying into Las Vegas Pro Stock action aboard 'Bo Force One' replicar
Pro Stock racer Bo Butner and fiancé Randi Lyn Shipp have conspired to replicate Air Force One on his Chevy Camaro, renamed Bo Force One, for the Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil.
With Halloween almost always galling on the weekend of the fall NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event in Las Vegas, many racers put together some special "disguise," and few are better at it than Pro Stock racer Bo Butner and his fiancé Randi…
Chris 'Cowboy' Morel ready to saddle up for 'big show' Funny Car debut in Las Vegas
When Chris “Cowboy” Morel stages his Little City Charger for Saturday’s first qualifying run at the Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil, it will mark the end of a two-year odyssey from the Nostalgia Funny Car ranks to the “big show.”
When Chris “Cowboy” Morel stages his Little City Charger for Saturday’s first qualifying run at the Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil, it will mark the end of a two-year odyssey from the Nostalgia Funny Car ranks to the “big show.”
Morel, a…
NHRA rookie Kyle Koretsky discusses strong first season in Pro Stock
Kyle Koretsky, son of NHRA veteran Kenny Koretsky, is enjoying a strong rookie season in Pro Stock with his NitroFish Camaro, He joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about his first year as a pro and the road that brought him here.
Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan is in the driver's seat for title shootout
Two-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car champion Matt Hagan, the points leader heading into this weekend's Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil, chatted via Skype with NHRA's Brian Lohnes about the final shootout in Las Vegas.
WFO Podcast: Wild Houston event set the table for season finale in Las Vegas
The Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals set the table for this weekend’s season-ending Dodge NHRAF Finals in Las Vegas. NHRA announcers Alan Reinhart and WFO Joe Castello recap the event and discuss the passing of their friend Eric Lane.
Bobby Bode shines in nitro Funny Car debut
It’s not at all uncommon for most kids to get their driver’s license at age 18. Unless of course that license happens to be an NHRA Competition License for the nitro Funny Car class. Then, it’s a very rare occurrence. Not since Billy Meyer came along in the mid-1970s has the Funny Car class featured a teenage driver but Bobby Bode changed that this weekend when he made his professional debut at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil.
It’s not at all uncommon for most kids to get their driver’s license at age 18. Unless of course that license happens to be an NHRA Competition License for the nitro Funny Car class. Then, it’s a very rare occurrence. Not since Billy Meyer came…