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P&C Cable Construction backs Terry Haddock Racing for Gatornationals
Terry Haddock Racing will partner with Belton, Texas-based P&C Cable Construction for the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Terry Haddock Racing will partner with Belton, Texas-based P&C Cable Construction for the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
“We are thrilled to have P&C Cable Construction on board as our primary sponsor for the…
NHRA Museum celebrates a blockbuster weekend at the 75th Grand National Roadster Show
The GNRS delivered an unforgettable weekend of hot rod excellence — and the roots of the National Hot Rod Association were on display everywhere.
A staple of the hot rod world since 1950, the 75th annual Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) is the longest-running indoor car show in the United States, bringing together the most stunning handcrafted roadsters in pursuit of the coveted…
Shawn Reed's Top Fuel team looking to pick up where they left off in 2024
After a strong finish to the 2024 season, the first full campaign of his Top Fuel career, Shawn Reed and crew chief Rob Wendland are setting their sights on a fast start to the 2025 season.
Good Vibrations March Meet set to return to Famoso Dragstrip March 6-9
The Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet is set to return to the legendary Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, Calif., March 6-9. This iconic event also kicks off the highly anticipated 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season
The Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet is set to return to the legendary Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, Calif., March 6-9. This iconic event also kicks off the highly anticipated 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season and promises to…
R+L Carriers extends partnership with Top Fuel’s Josh Hart
Multitime Top Fuel national event winner and team owner Josh Hart has announced the extension of his primary sponsorship with R+L Carriers, one of the nation’s leaders in the freight-shipping industry.
Multitime Top Fuel national event winner and team owner Josh Hart has announced the extension of his primary sponsorship with R+L Carriers, one of the nation’s leaders in the freight-shipping industry. The partnership will focus on the dynamic…
Wichita Raceway Park returns to NHRA member track family in Division 4
Wichita Raceway Park has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4), marking a new chapter for the facility and providing a premier drag racing experience for racers and fans in the region.
Wichita Raceway Park has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4), marking a new chapter for the facility and providing a premier drag racing experience for racers and fans in the region.
Located…
More Funny Cars that time forgot
In the long history of Funny Cars, there have been plenty that became world-famous and well-renowned, and then there are those that toiled sometimes outside the national limelight, but are still fondly remembered. Here's Part 2 of our collection.
Two weeks ago, I blasted this column with a huge collection of photos from our files of Funny Cars that didn’t always make it to the national scene but were fondly remembered…
Relive the wild action of the 2024 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series on YouTube
NHRA is streaming a 2024 season marathon from the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ on its YouTube page. Head over to watch the wild, 250-mph doorslammer action!
NHRA is streaming a 2024 season marathon from the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented…
NHRA set to stream coverage of 38 events for free on NHRA.tv in 2025 season
NHRA will stream more than 30 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2025 campaign, including extensive action from across all seven divisions, as well as the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League and special events.
NHRA will stream more than 30 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2025 campaign, including extensive…
New Kalitta Air Careers Top Fuel livery for 2025 takes inspiration from the sky
Shawn Langdon’s Kalitta Air Careers team will race with new livery designed to look like a Kalitta Air plane in the upcoming season.
Shawn Langdon’s Kalitta Air Careers team will race with new livery designed to look like a Kalitta Air plane in the upcoming season. The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series begins March 7-9, 2025 at the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in…
Full slate of events set for NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League in 2025
NHRA has announced the season schedule for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, featuring a host of special events in 2025 as Summit Racing Equipment also returns as the title sponsor of the popular racing league for youth ages 5-17.
NHRA has announced the season schedule for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, featuring a host of special events in 2025 as Summit Racing Equipment also returns as the title sponsor of the popular racing league for youth ages 5-17.…
National Dragster's Women of Power issue salutes legacy of NHRA female racers
NHRA National Dragster magazine kicks off its 2025 season with a very special issue saluting the female racers of the NHRA'a past, present, and future.
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NHRA National Dragster magazine kicks off its 2025 season with a very special issue saluting the female racers of the…
Championship windows: Who’s in one and whose may be opening or closing
In each and every season in all sports, people talk about teams entering and exiting so-called “championship windows," a period of time when the right people, the processes, and parts are all together at once.
In each and every season in all sports, people talk about teams entering and exiting so-called “championship windows.” What does it mean? Simply, it’s a period of time when the right people, the right processes, and the right parts are all together…
From crewmember to driver, Gary Pritchett masters the fine art of multitasking
Last year, Gary Pritchett made the transition from crewmember to driver by racing five different cars, and the results were nothing short of spectacular.
Change in life is inevitable, and last year, Gary Pritchett realized it was time for a change.
For more than a decade, Pritchett was a valued crewmember on the Capco Contractors Top Fuel team, and it was quite a ride as he helped Steve Torrence…
New regular-season championship bonus part of $25 million overall purse
NHRA officials have announced that $25 million in purse and payouts will be awarded to teams during the 20-race national event schedule, including a new bonus payout for regular-season championships ahead of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
Ahead of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, NHRA officials have announced that $25 million in purse and payouts will be awarded to teams during the 20-race national event schedule.
The multi-million dollar payout includes the…
Circle track champ Cody Coughlin set to make Pro Stock debut with KB Titan
The richly competitive Pro Stock category will be enhanced this season as NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Cody Coughlin makes his debut in a Chevrolet Camaro powered by KB Titan Racing and alongside multitime world champ Greg Anderson and the other KB Titan teams.
The richly competitive Pro Stock category will be enhanced this season as NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Cody Coughlin makes his debut in a Chevrolet Camaro powered by KB Titan Racing.
Coughlin brings a plethora of motorsports…
Interesting rumors, crew chief Brian Husen talks 2024 and 2025, and more
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Top Fuel crew chief Brian Husen, and they chat about the 2024 season that was, lessons learned, things accomplished, and what's coming in 2025. Lohnes has some semi-spicy rumors to share.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Top Fuel crew chief Brian Husen. The Brians chat about the 2024 season that was, lessons learned, things accomplished, and how it sets…
HendrickCars.com renews with Brittany Force, JFR for 2025 NHRA season
HendrickCars.com has announced an extension of its drag racing partnership with John Force Racing and its three world championship-winning drivers: Brittany Force, Austin Prock, and Jack Beckman.
HendrickCars.com, the online home of Charlotte-based Hendrick Automotive Group, the country’s largest privately held auto retail organization, has announced an extension of its drag racing partnership with John Force Racing and its three world…
Brainerd International Raceway to host Hockey Day Minnesota in 2027
Brainerd International Raceway, home of the annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, will host Hockey Day Minnesota 2027, presented by UnitedHealthcare in conjunction with the Minnesota Wild, FanDuel Sports Network North, and Minnesota Hockey.
Brainerd International Raceway, home of the annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, will host Hockey Day Minnesota 2027, presented by UnitedHealthcare in conjunction with the Minnesota Wild, FanDuel Sports Network North, and Minnesota Hockey.
The…
Cornwell Tools team prepping for defense of 2024 Funny Car championship
It has been a little more than two months since Austin Prock raised the Funny Car championship trophy in Pomona, but as he gets ready to defend his title, the Cornwell Tools team is hard at work refining its combination for a title defense.
Five great moments in the tuning career of crew chief extraordinaire Jimmy Prock
With numerous world championships and record-breaking passes under his belts, crew chief extraordinaire Jimmy Prock has had a highlight-filled tuning career. Here’s a look at five of his greatest moments.
Amalie Motor Oil returns as title sponsor of NHRA Gatornationals to open 2025 season
Amalie Motor Oil will continue as the title sponsor of the 56th annual NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway on March 6-9.
Amalie Motor Oil will continue as the title sponsor of the 56th annual NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway on March 6-9.
The historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will open the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season…
Big NHRA announcements from the 2024-25 offseason
NHRA Peach State Showcase of Speed event set for South Georgia Motorsports Park
NHRA announced a special two-day…
2024 Mission Food Series event marathon begins on NHRA YouTube channel
NHRA Drag Racing fans can get a complete catchup on the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season on NHRA’s YouTube channel, which is showing race-day eliminations from all 20 of last season’s events.
NHRA Drag Racing fans can get a complete catchup on the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season on NHRA’s YouTube channel, which is showing race-day eliminations from all 20 of last season’s events.…
Four-time champion tuner Dickie Venables named DHL Funny Car crew chief
Longtime NHRA Funny Car crew chief Dickie Venables is the new crew chief for the J.R. Todd-driven Kalitta Motorsports DHL Funny Car.
Longtime NHRA Funny Car crew chief Dickie Venables is the new crew chief for J.R. Todd’s DHL Funny Car. Venables, 60, is a four-time NHRA Funny Car championship crew chief, having won the title in 2007 with then-driver Tony Pedregon at Tony Pedregon…
Top seven offseason moves
Now that 2025 is here and the work is going full bore in race shops across the country, we thought it was a good idea to take a quick peek at seven of the biggest team personnel moves in the offseason leading into Gainesville to kick off the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout brings added excitement to open 2025 season
The chance to start the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Series with a strong statement is there for eight Top Fuel standouts who will compete in the Top Fuel All-Star Callout bonus race on Saturday, March 8 as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
The chance to start the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series with a strong statement is there for eight Top Fuel standouts who will compete in the NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout bonus race on Saturday, March 8 as part of the season-opening…
Crunching 2024's final Pro Stock Motorcycle stats
Although Gaige Herrera ran away to his second straight NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, there were several other riders who shined in different statistical categories beyond the points standings. Here's a look at some of those stats.
Compared to stick and ball sports, motorsports stats have traditionally been very limited due to the nature of competition. For years, drag racing statskeepers would track wins and losses and average time, elapsed time, and speed averages, but…
Crunching 2024's final Pro Stock stats
Pro Stock in 2024 was a wide-open battle that came down to the last day of the season because none of the top teams dominated all of the performance stats that were spread widely among the top runners. Here's a look back at the final Pro Stock stats from last season.
Compared to stick and ball sports, motorsports stats have traditionally been very limited due to the nature of competition. For years, drag racing statskeepers would track wins and losses and average time, elapsed time, and speed averages, but…